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Title Section22 1924-09-03 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. kH[[i SERIES THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS r SEPTEMBER 3, 1924. NO. 1,93522 words
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Article290 1924-09-03 1 ■tir— page. K I*^ Times in Doubt 145 uh's Promotion 145 146 B .i Scheme 146 Opium 146 any's Crisis 146 lient of the Week 146 N W.-nls 147 147 afpCl \M> OIKT NEWS. ■in-i Malversation 147 I liuan's Estate 148 j Toll" of the Public 14D Sued 151290 words
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Article145 1924-09-03 1 September 1. $128.00 25.00 32.00 B^ck H.50 T -P-oca 10.75 1 S«to Small 8.00 12.60 12.55 n -r*s unt. 4,000 «a?o©n W hit* 275.00 s -*m No. 1 fur export 30.00 :«m No. 2f< r export MO.OO No. for export 232.0C M« J for export 213.00 Kruaen Al for145 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article54 1924-09-03 1 HAWES. At 5 Logan Road, Penang, on August 26, 1924, to Dr. anj Mrs. R. B. Hawes, a son. LAWES.— At the European Hospital, Batu Gajah, on Aug. 27th, to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Lawes, a son. SHARP. Ji^y 31, at Reading, wife of Hugh P. Sharp, of Hongkong54 words
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Article50 1924-09-03 1 PETRIE-DAYISON.-Jtfly 30, at St. Peter's Church, Bedford, Thomas Petrie, F.J.1., late of Hongkong, to Mrs. W. Davison, of Bedford, also formerly of Hongkong. FANCOTT— RIGNELL.— At Buttervorth Church, Penang, on August 26th 1924, Herbert Fancctt of Cardiff, to A\ia Ellen Rigncll, eldest daughter of Mr. J. W. Rignc-11, London.50 words
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Obituary22 1924-09-03 1 GOLDIE.— At Batu Gajah Hospital on 29th instant Robert Murdoch Goldie, late Manager of United Engineers Limited, Ipoh, following an operation.22 words
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Article259 1924-09-03 1 Datts to August Tth were brought by the mail which arrived here from home on Friday, August 29th. This weekly leaves to-day by the B. I. Teesta. Resolutions for che regulation and control of the food sta'ls in Singapore streets wtre unanimously approved at a meeting of259 words
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Article63 1924-09-03 1 September 1. Bank 4 m.s. 2 4^ Bank, demand I 4 1-32 Private credits 3 m.s. I 4 9-16 New York, demand 52\k Credits 90 days 54^ France, demand &80 India, T.T. 161 s Hongkonjf, -tit-mand 2'; p.c. Prem. Yokohama, demand 126\4 Java, demand 138*4 Bangkok, demand ~%V* Sovereign,63 words
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Article138 1924-09-03 1 Mr. W. Gibson of the United Engineers Ltd., Singapore, arrived in Ipoh on Thursday and will be in temporary charge of the local branch of the firm. Miss C. B. Kibble, Dispenser in ihcMedical Department. F.M.S., who was stationed in Kuala Pilah, is now at Hone in the women's school138 words
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Article487 1924-09-03 1 It is interesting to see that the London Times, like a good many other people and authorities, is beginning to recognise that a new element in the rubber problem has been isolated to which due weight must be attached. Up to the present the writer in487 words
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Article345 1924-09-03 1 K-K-K. Aug. 27. In the Presidential campaign, in full swing just now, it almost looks as if the two great parties in America are each to be rent in twain by a danger which both have endeavoured to minimise or conceal. Both in the Republican and Democratic Conventions the question345 words
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Article404 1924-09-03 1 Aug. 28. Sir Hugh Clifford will be the recipient of many hearty congratulations from Malaya on his appointment to Ceylon. His record here was the equal in success of any of that group of men brought up in the "Swettenham School," which has provided so many able404 words
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Article352 1924-09-03 2 The Swaraj Party has apparently definitely decided to ignore Mahatma Ghandi's political ideas and to resume its obstructive campaign in the councils. Bengal is again the scene of trouble, as might be expected since it is there that Mr. Das commands a strong following, but looking at352 words
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Article471 1924-09-03 2 Aug. 29. Whilst there may be some opposition to the proposal to start some form off Municipal music whether in the nature of a band or a combination of band and orchestra on the score of the need for a rigid economy owing to the heavy commitments471 words
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Article323 1924-09-03 2 The difficulty of harmonising the foreign policy of a huge organization like the British Empire, is well illustrated by the problem which has arisen at Geneva in connection with the opium question. In order to meet the general international desire for a reduction in the use of323 words
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Article553 1924-09-03 2 Aug. 30. It is difficult to foresee what is to be the result of the voting in the Reichstag on the question of the London agreement, but it can be freely confessed that present indications are by no means hopeful. The combination of the Communists and Nationalists has553 words
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Article628 1924-09-03 2 Sept. 1. The German Government has managed to escape for the time being from the impasse threatZ^ sard to the implement** 1 r London agreement. JW,, the difficulties of boththeSE?to them, namely a fresh elect Jp<r appeal to a referendum succeeded in purchasing thl of the628 words
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Article557 1924-09-03 3 Stpt. 2. m i< natural enough that the Md should raise a protest against German claim to be relieved the onus of blame f3r being nsible for the war, and they luite rijrhtly point out that the L'ina! action which began the uuble was 'he impossible terms557 words
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Article328 1924-09-03 3 The threat of disturbance and local *ar in north China may come to othing. but it has to be admitted 'kat indications are very unfavour- able at present. The position is exercising the American Government and will be exercising, probably a great deal more, the Japanese and Russian328 words
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Article447 1924-09-03 3 Messrs. Tuph >lme and Thomas, \vh o join the staff of St. Andrew's School next term, graduated from Keble College. Oxford, last June. They will reside in St. Andrew's House. At a meeting of the Justices of the Peace held in the First Magistrate's office yesterday afternoon and presided over447 words
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Article830 1924-09-03 3 SEQUEL TO RECENT MOTOR SMASH. Mr. Sennett, Second Magistrate, haJ before him yesterday a case in which thi Malay driver of a Daimler motor car No. 1784 was charged with rash and negligent driving and failing to stop after an aceidetit. The case was the* sequel to an830 words
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Article81 1924-09-03 3 Large deposits of ore containing 67 per cent, ilmenite have been located in the upper reaches of a small tributary of the Endau River, in the State of Johore, MalayPeninsula. The Endau is on the East Coast and flows into the China Sea. Samples have been sent to London for81 words
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Article520 1924-09-03 3 "GROSS BREACHES OF TRUST/' Serious allegations of breach of trust ar« made in affidavits filed in connection with an applicaton which came before Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard in the Supreme Court yesterday for the appointment of a receiver of the estate of the late Thio Soen To. The520 words
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Article326 1924-09-03 3 Mr. A. E. Hawkins, Audit Inspector, F. M. S. Railways, has been promoted as Assistant Accountant. Eight houses, built of timber and attap, in Temiang-rd., Seremban, were destroyed by fire on Thursday night. Mr. E. Scott, a student of the Nautical Academy, has been succesful in passing his examination for326 words
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Article1372 1924-09-03 4 Recent discoveries in Crete, though they may leave the man in the street comparatively cold, or stimulated only to a mild interest, are bound to create wild expectations in the minds of scholars, and raise a prodigious amount of dust in ancient libraries. The world has long1,372 words
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Article355 1924-09-03 4 RECEIVERS APPOINTED. Upon the application of Mr. R. Page in the Supreme Court yesterday, Mr. Justice, Barrett-Lennard agreed to the appointment of the executors of the will of the lat? Mr. Lee Choon Guan as receivers and managers of the estate pending the extraction of355 words
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Article83 1924-09-03 4 Autumn Professional Examination. The following students have, been successful: Final Exam, for the Diploma of L M. S: E. Burke. J. S. Goonting, W. A. Nicholas. Fourth Professional Exam: F. X. Oliveiro. Tan Chong- Van. Pass in Pathology and Forensis Medicine only, J. Samuel. Third83 words
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LOCAL WIRES.
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Article162 1924-09-03 4 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, Aug. 29. Quite a gloom was cast over Ipoh to-day by the unexpected death of Mr. R. M. Goldie, the local manager of the United Engineers, who took over the Ipoh branch when Mr. Donald Miller died so suddenly in June162 words
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Article56 1924-09-03 4 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, Aug. 29. An Indian labour agent announces the starting of a co-operative societies »r>.ovement among estate coolies shortly, the first society opening at Sitiawan in October. Much importance is attached to the forthcoming meeting- of planters at Kuala Lumpur in a fortnight when Mr.56 words
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Article92 1924-09-03 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penanfc, Sept. 1. Two Hylams were charged and convicted for having; non-Government chandu in their possession at the Netherlands Hotel. The first was fined $5,000 and the second $2,000 An appeal was lodged. New Advocate Solicitor. On a motion by Mr. Balfour E. Ross.92 words
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Article307 1924-09-03 4 Yesterday's Public Meeting. The subject discussed at yesterday afternoon's public meeting was Christianity and present day problems of the East. Three papen were read, after which the Bishop of Singapore, who was in the chair, summed up the discussion in a very able manner. The Rev. R. Richard's307 words
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Article65 1924-09-03 4 Manila, August 21st. The decision of the court martial on the Philippines Scouts who mutinied at Fort McKinley on July 26th has been rendered. The hundred and three Scouts were found qruilty of the charges of mutiny and were ordered to be dishonourably discharged, forfeit all pay65 words
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Article66 1924-09-03 4 London, Aug. 21. Princess Mary's son was born at Golds borougrh Hall, Yorkshire, at 10.20 this morning, and the official bulletin says that both are doing well. H.M. the Queen was with he r daughter till Monday, when she departed on a visit to Alnwick Castle, while66 words
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Article13 1924-09-03 4 Mr. R. N. Holmes of Penang is in Singapore on a business visit.13 words
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Article685 1924-09-03 4 BY CANOE^xim AKAV AN With my Wife Across A fri and Caravan. By Colonel I cV* <++ CM.G. (Simpkin, J B.SutJJ Colonel Statham expresses hi tion for the endurance o f ,l the North Kalahari who of his choice, may be r^tf f. nd ki a ir^ -n^U-ha^,685 words
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Article86 1924-09-03 4 An increase in efficithe use of horse and muV pected from the results <><* th wa*on of lowa State- I is scared to a variable weights, and when the restarted the force exerted i shown from the pefcfcfc have already supplied Won prove very useful. It has instance, that the86 words
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2241 1924-09-03 5 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 1924. FOOD HAWKERS. COMMITTEE TO REGULATE. „^1 Of LIVING AND CLAIMS OF TRADE. question of the regulation and control „,K 1 stalls was discussed at a largely -peeial meeting of the Municipal uionen yesterday afternoon, when i* resolutions were aproved ;>•: (a) That it b most desirable2,241 words
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Article267 1924-09-03 5 The following action was taken at a meeting of Committee No. 7 held on August 22. Approved provision of $4,500 for lavatory accommodation at the Children's Playground at People's Park. Approved payment of half cost of antjmalarial drains on new Golf Course olf Bukit Timah Road at a267 words
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Article102 1924-09-03 5 (By Courtesy of the Nanyo Nichi ,Nichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, Aug. 25. H.I.H. the Crown Prince and Princess are expected to return to Tokio on Saturday the 30th. instant, from Okinajima, a summer resor:. The Imperial Household Department has established an unhulled rice-curry eating day, in commemoration of the102 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Article320 1924-09-03 5 To the Editor. Sir It seems to me that Dr. Hunter is having a thin time of it over the Hawker question, and that instead of the dommunity publicly thanking him for trying to lead the Commissioners in the way they should go, he has been quacked at,320 words
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Article180 1924-09-03 5 Policeman's Six Months for Three Cents. Some Indians and many Malays, according to Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard, who is the Supreme Court yesterday had before him a native constable named Ahman bin Thamby appealing against a sentence of nine months rigorous imprisonment for accepting a bribe180 words
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Article76 1924-09-03 5 Yesterday morning Court Inspector Meredk'h produced a Chinese motor lorry driver before the Second Magistrate on chaiges of causing death by a rash act, it being alleged that the accused caused the death of two persons while driving his motor lorry along Holland-road in the early76 words
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Article66 1924-09-03 5 The following 1 had the honour of dining with His Excellency the Governor at Government House on Monday. H. E. Maj-General Sir T. Fraser, K.C.B. C.S.I. C.M.G.; Miss Fraser; General Blondlat and Madame Blondlat; Monsieur Blondlat; Major de Chair and Mrs. de Chair Major Harrison and Mrs. Harrison,66 words
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Article183 1924-09-03 5 Mr. B. Barnard Ford, of the legal firm of Ford and Delamore, is expected back in Kuala Lumpur about the middle of next month. Prosecuted at the instance of Inspector Farquharson of the Weights and Measures Department, before the Courts yesterday, a Chinese pork seller was fined $25 for using183 words
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Article1151 1924-09-03 6 In more than one quarter in the Selangcr Club on Saturday evening one heard the football of the afternoon described as the best that has been seen in the country for a long time, nor was there much deviation from the opinion that Singapore had had the better1,151 words
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Article41 1924-09-03 6 [Reuter's Service.] Forest Hill, Aug. 25. Eighty-two competitors representing eight nations are participating in the Men's National Singles Lawn Tennis Championship. A feature of the first round was Kelleher's defeat of Norman Brookes by o—6, 9—7, 6—2, 6—2.41 words
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Article55 1924-09-03 6 [Reuter's Service.] London, Aug. 25. At Canterbury: The weather was fine and on a good wicket Kent lade 418 for 6 wickets declared, Knott 63. The South Africans 135, Wright taking 5 for 39. Following on, the tourists made 194, Blanckenberg 51. Freeman took 6 for 68 in55 words
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Article396 1924-09-03 6 Defeats for Champions and Leaders. [Reuter's Service.] London, Aug. 26. At Bristol: After dismissing the home county in their first innings for 31 Middlesex were defeated by Gloucestershire by 61 runs. Haig and Durston were the bowlers responsible for the failure of the Gloucester batsmen, the amateur taking396 words
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Article187 1924-09-03 6 Won Lost Pts. P W L Ist Ist Pos. Obt. Per. in in Yorkshire 21 14 3 2 2 105 78 74.28 Middlesex 19 11 3 4 1 95 68 71.57 Lancashire 23 11 1 6 5 115 78 67*82 Surrey 18 8 1 5 4 90187 words
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Article1180 1924-09-03 6 From time to time during the past thirteen years we have here appealed for interest in one aspect or another of 'Hellas,' the paramount fascination for youth, up to at any rate the third quarter of last century, but, if we recollect rightly, we have barely touched upon1,180 words
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Article118 1924-09-03 6 14,020 10.753 i:;..".-T Stock Afloat in Harbour. July rubber declared in August 308 ton>. (1) All figures are in t*M; cj. t; v iipures given as Inpcrtt fore p jrross weights: N<. §M «M made for moisture in lower <» Exports K Rntish R Malava March, 1924118 words
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Article93 1924-09-03 6 The Singapore ChamU-r of I Rubber Association held ttl yesterday August 27th.. at \vh t% Catalogued 2,255.04~> lbs: 1 000.72 t o'fered 1.324,081 lbs.; WLM I 695 lb*.; 4-44.06 t.»ns. Spoi. London i>. New York PRICES REAI .I7.KU. Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cent- IVr LI). Standard Quality Good Average93 words
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Article167 1924-09-03 6 In connection with the action br Tan Way An. a director of Eastern Minintr and Rubbtr Company Ken^r Seng, the former managing it was stated in the Supreme < ui day that there was a possibility f tlement. For this NMN the postponed. Mr. Choonp Lye Hock, the I miller,T.O.M. - 167 words
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Article685 1924-09-03 7 ""TTjT P. Taylor left Sandakan on Aug. Jesselton to take up a medical apt nt on the West Coast. and Mrs. A. H. Whitaker of Ipoh j.,h by the mail train on Saturday months' holiday in Australia. i\ I). Round-Turner arrived in >n July 25th and685 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Article496 1924-09-03 7 To the Editor. Sir. Recently referring to the papers we were given to understand that Dr. Hunter, Professor of Health, is toiling his utmost to improve the beautiful island cf Singapore, and we should give him oui heartiest thanks and hope his task will be quite creditable.496 words
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Article353 1924-09-03 7 S. C. F. A.— S. F. A. To the Editor, Sir— l forward herewith a copy of my reply to the letter from the Acting Secretary S. C. C. regarding the football incident and shall be obliged if you will kindly publish same in your paper for whicn I thank353 words
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Article80 1924-09-03 7 "It only shews the weakness of our position remarked Mr. Justice Barrett-Len-nard in the Supreme Court yesterday, when several cases which should have come before him were stated to have been settled. "Here I am alone in Singapore for the next week and I have nothing to do all day.80 words
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Article937 1924-09-03 7 SEQUEL TO LARGE CHEATING PROSECUTION. A well-known Indian trader, K. M. Nathersahib, who was prosecuted last year it the instance of Messrs Meyer Brothers >n a charge of cheating in regard to a sum of more than $79,000— the prosecution )eing subsequently withdrawn is plaintiff Arith S.937 words
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Article884 1924-09-03 7 LOCAL BANK ROBBED. Thieves entered the Bank of Communications in Chuha Street during Tuesday night and a safe on the ground floor was forced open. When the employees opened the Bank yesterday morning they foun^ signs of the safe having been rummaged. Some coppers were lying on884 words
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Article764 1924-09-03 8 COMMITTEE'S REPORT ON BAND PROPOSAL. Favour .Combination with Police. The following is the report of the special comimittee appointed by the Municipal Commission on July 25th to enquire into and report upon the practical possibilities of the formation of a Municipal orchestra for the Town of Singapore. "Your764 words
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Article82 1924-09-03 8 Mr. J. G. Brown, auctioneer, has been Miductin.e- the sale of several properties r.ek-ncingr to the estate of the late Mr. Kboo Thean Tek. the Penanjr millionaire. The sale has already realised over $100,000. Tneie are several more properties to be including premises No. 90,82 words
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Article1227 1924-09-03 8 Probably at some time or another we have often felt that the world will have to continue its muddle-headed way because cf the crass stupidity and ignorance of our fellow beings. It is only necessary to keep the ears open to overhear denunciations of the other fellow either he1,227 words
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Article365 1924-09-03 8 The Visit to Penang. Penang, Aug. 25. about i*.4O yesterday morning the t'vo seaplanes from *H.M.S. Pegasus, the carrier based temporarily on Singapore reached Penang. They came in from the south i:t a speed of M miles an hour, flying in the conventional service formation at a height365 words
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Article118 1924-09-03 8 (By Courtesy of the Xanyo Nichi Xi:hi Shimbtuvha.) Tokio, Aug. 27. Dissatisfied at the measures taken by the Canton Government against imported Cnunitions and also refusing the new currency notes issued by the Central Bam:, all merchants in the city have struck. An imposing memorial service will take118 words
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Article156 1924-09-03 8 The Coroner has returned a verdict of culpable homicide amounting To murder against some persons unknown, in conr.rction with the death of a Chinese who was found in Orchard-road by a police constable a short time ago, suffering fn,,n a stab wound in the abdomen. A leading Paris newspaper states156 words
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Article567 1924-09-03 8 Mrs. P. A. Anthony mi 7^ thony are leaving for H Mr. W. Parry ha^ MBaMfcJ \w m W. Dunsford a? manaper o( Dr. P. G. Edjrar ha< m, for a few days, a th M:i Tenders ar e bffef cal for puhlic and privat. Bandar567 words
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Article887 1924-09-03 9 i i)FN DEATH OF LEADING HINESE CITIZEN sorrow will be widespread nunities throughout Malaya at f the tragically sudden death of Mr. Lee Choon Guan. one of ntkiential and esteemed members ra its Chinese community in SingalOfjd away at his Tanjongr dence, Mandalay Villa, on evening]887 words
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Article491 1924-09-03 9 FAMOUS VIOLINIST AT VICTORIA THEATRE. The universal appeal of music of the highest quality was adequately demonstrated at the Victoria Theatre last night when Efrem Zimbalist, the famous Russian v linNt. gave the recital which music lovers in Singapore have been anticipating with much keenness during the past491 words
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Article192 1924-09-03 9 (By Courtesy of the Nanyo Nichi N hi Shimbunsha. Tokio, Aug. 28. Dr. Sun Ya: Sen's Government ifl dtscr ;>- -ed as hazardous aa pile of eggs. All merchaj ts in Canton have struck and Ger. ral Chan Ching Ming's forces, financed by a busine-s corporation of certain192 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Article433 1924-09-03 9 To the Editor, Sir, With reference to Britisher's letter, will you please allow me to say that it is a great pity that he should drag in personalities into the question. I hold no brief for Dr. Hunter or anybody else, and I do not know him personally, but433 words
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Article155 1924-09-03 9 tin Edit< r. Si r a correspondent in a home paper tes: V-- ery night by wirelesi the ftV en informed thai Prohia, B id Prohibition Fii Ian I carried off the chief prixes at the great Olympic Sports at Paris. T< day the Press155 words
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Article178 1924-09-03 9 To the Editor. Sir,— Referring to the recent trouble o* the medical students, ale await the pubI cation of the Council's official report. It seemi that a mountain was made out o: mole-hill in the action taken by the Medical Council against the students. We wonder what were178 words
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Article130 1924-09-03 9 An Indian was charged in the Third Police Court yesterday with rash driving and driving: without a licence, and remand on bail of $100. The accused was arrested as a result of an accident which occurred '.< i.i Finkiyson GVecn the previous moininir. It appears that the130 words
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Article56 1924-09-03 9 The following figures are supplied by the Acting Registrar of Imports and Exports: Imports. Ist half 1924. Ist half 1923 Singapore $298,912,430 $257,887,878 Penang 110,713,435 £6,1365,159 Malacca 10,511,202 14.578.964 Total $420,137,067 $398,532,001 Increase $21,605,066 or £2,520,591. Exports. Singapore $265,195,805 $258,188,016 Penang 105,423,039 101,097,562 Malacca 14,025,952 20,594,663 Total56 words
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Article460 1924-09-03 9 Singapore, Aug. 27. There has been a setback in the price of Tin during the week under review and Tin shares have in consequence eased somewhat in the market with business on a more restricted scale. Rubber is also slightly weaker but the share market continues neglected460 words
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Article145 1924-09-03 9 Singapore, Aug. 28. Since our la>t report the market has been <i,uiet with an easier tendency. Prices have u;.-ed a little over a cent during the week. but at the time of writing are steadier. There are no fresh features of interest; New York continues to145 words
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Article220 1924-09-03 9 Singapore, Aur. 2S. Robber. The undertone of the markvt during the past week has been quietly steady, with a limited amount of business passing from day t-> day. This week ths local auction was much larger than usual, 1.C07 ions being: catalogued against 670 tons fcr thfl previous220 words
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FOOTBALL.
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Article528 1924-09-03 10 A strongly contested match between the S.R.C. and the O.T.C. on the Stadium ground yesterday afternoon resulted in a win for the former by two goals to one. There were numerous thrilling incidents, and the standard of the play generally was good. The S.R.C. forwards were led528 words
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Article71 1924-09-03 10 The S.R.E. (v) sent a team over to Blakang Mali on Saturday to meet the Onlr.ance Rifle Club in a shooting match, which resulted in a win for the visitors by 39S points to 377. After the? match the team was very hospitably entertained at71 words
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Article165 1924-09-03 10 The following are the results inj the Doubles Handicap in the United Engineers' Recreation Club tournament, which was won by Nesbit and Bucknall. First Round: Giles and Forsyth bye. Worledgre and Hinds bye. Mclntyre and P< -itf beat Gibson and Wright -4 6, 6—3. 6-j-4. Edmett and165 words
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Article19 1924-09-03 10 [Reuter's Service.] Pretoria, Aug. 27. Pretoria beat the British rugby team by seals to ni!.19 words
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Article50 1924-09-03 10 [Reuter's Service.] London, Aug. 27. At Taunton, in fine weather *nd on an easy wicket, Somerset made 208 (Mcßryan 59) against the South Africans, Blanckenberg taking 6 for 76. When stumps were drawn the Soufh Africans had scored 140 for 4, Catterall making 78 not out.50 words
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Article745 1924-09-03 10 The hon'ble Mr. E. S. Hose has gone on leave for eight months. Sir George Maxwell left Kuala Lumpur for Singapore by Wednesday night's mail train. Mr. A. M. Goodman, of the Malayan Civil Service, is due back from Holme leave by the Morea. Mr. R.745 words
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Article982 1924-09-03 10 Quicquid agunt homines nostri est farrag* Libelli JuvenaL "The 'orn of the 'unter was 'eard on the 'ill," as spake the small boy at the school recitation. But what a disappointment, fo r after an encouraging "Hark Forrard" and "Gone away" the Hunt, just when it982 words
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Article143 1924-09-03 10 (By Courtesy of the anV(| v Tokin, u War Cloud Over Shanghai The Shanghai Central rtation ha< k^ occupied by the Che-Kianp troop* slump in bonds, stoppage of the exc and suspension of payment b is reported. Restriction of Railroad lv M It is announced that the ra143 words
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Article181 1924-09-03 10 The point MM made by Mr. (irahara, and emphasised by Sir Frank the recent annual meeting of :> A tion of British Malaya, that u of the Associate -n wa> A the Government. km Secretary to the DnoV for the Colonies of Jane MQI last put181 words
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Article116 1924-09-03 10 Labour's Chance to Obtain Mandate. London. Kuf. h The Political Cocre*|Mmdft of tb v day Times expresses the opii there will be a General Election in I early autumn, a- Mr. Rams*) M has pained kudos by hiinjr of the Allied never have a better char,116 words
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Article93 1924-09-03 10 Admiral H. R. H. Prince As.ia Heir-Presumptive t<> the S:air.<and Princess Asdan?. aniv<-<: Sonerkhla by motor-car on th< and crossed to Penan*: by Bptciftl lam provided the occasion. A party forms the Prince'- sum-, l Khoon Chdm Manda M.»ti-. Princess Oopabhad, Prtott Khai Saenjr Rabi, Maj9*Gmm Bijai93 words
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Article87 1924-09-03 10 The following- had the km** of with His Excellency the Governor i emment House on Thursday ttth Au> H. E. Maj.-General Sir T. Fraser. C.5.1., C.M.G. Miss Fraser. Rev. C. J. Ferpruson-Davie. H<»n. Hi Hose, C.M.G., Miss Hose. Sir I. W, *i son, Kt. 8., Hon. Mr. J.87 words
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Article1835 1924-09-03 11 BANDS AND BUILDINGS. \pproval of Committee Suggestions. rtm>rt on the new Municipal Offices rvptH of the special committee on .ities of a Municipal Orchestra t d at an ordinary meeting of Municipal Commissioners held yester\lr. R. J« farrer. President, presided, j there were also present: Messrs W. lan1,835 words
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Article661 1924-09-03 11 CLERKS AND CHETTIES. Insights into the business of chetties are being regularly obtained in the Singapore Bankruptcy Court in the course of public examinations of clerks employed in Government and other offices on moderate salaries. Usually it is the same story, of early marriages, and equally early borrowing,661 words
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Article173 1924-09-03 11 Penang to Singapore by Seaplane. The two naval seaplanes which left Penang on Thursday morning with the intention of making a non-stop flight from the northern Settlement to Singapore, did not arrive in the south until yesterday morning, weather having necessitated a break in the flight in its173 words
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Article459 1924-09-03 11 S.C.C. AND THE STADIUM. The principal matter discussed by S.C.C. rugby players at the meeting held at the Club yesterday evening, following the election of captain and the selection committee, was the question of playing some of the matches during the forthcoming season on the Stadium in Robinson Road.459 words
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Article354 1924-09-03 11 [Reuter's Service.] London, Aug. 28. At Taunton, in dull weather, and on an «.aj«y wicket, the South Africans made 2GB in their match against Somerset. Of this, Taylor was responsible for 45 and Catterall 90, the latter in 105 minutes' play, ;n which he grave three chances, scoring354 words
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Article92 1924-09-03 11 m The Estates Health Commission held its sixth and last session at Raub, Pahang. on Tuesday, Aug. 12. The following Commissioners were present: Mr. A. S. Je'f (president), Dr. R. Dowden, the Hon. Mr. Choo Kia Peng, Dr. D. C. Macaskill, Mr. B. F. Bridge (secretary). Evidence was taken from92 words
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Article1046 1924-09-03 12 CLUB MATCHES AT THE STADIUM. The annual meeting of members of the Singapore Cricket Club was held at the Club yesterday evening. The President, Mr. R. J. Farrer, presided, supported by Messrs. A. R. Linton (Vice-President), H. M Cantrell, A. H. Assiter, A. A. A, Paterson, T.1,046 words
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Article648 1924-09-03 12 SINGAPOREAN'S BOAT DAVITS INVENTION ON S.S. TAIREA. The steamer Tairea, the first vessel of a new class to be built for the British India Steam Navigation Company for the Calcutta, Straits, China and Japan service, arrived in port early yesterday morning on her maiden voyage to648 words
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Article27 1924-09-03 12 The additional rate of 5s per scale ton on rubber and rubber latex from Malacca in force on July 30th. 1924 is forthwith cancelled.27 words
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Article117 1924-09-03 12 Router does not tell us who is to succeed Sir Hugh Clifford in Nigeria, but it is not necessary to look very far to find one who is eminently fitted for the Governorship, says the Straits Echo. It if to be hoped that the change announced means that Sir Frederick117 words
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Article369 1924-09-03 12 Mr. F. M. Baddeley returned from leave by the Kashmir on Saturday. The Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, accompanied by Lady Shaw and Miss Shaw returned to Singapore from Penang yesterday. The engagement is annouuced between Mr. J. Meyer, son of Mr. Manasseh Meyer, and Miss369 words
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Article195 1924-09-03 12 A 7 Hours' Kun. That the road now open between S:ngapore and the Federal capital may be regarded M reasonably good h demonstrate i by the performance of a new (10 h.p.) Fiat car, writes a correspondent. This tar, carrying two well-known Kuala LumpurM.M. - 195 words
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Article151 1924-09-03 12 A Chinese resident of Ipoh, Mr. Lim Ewe Hye, sports a curious contraption of a bicycle. The frame is that of a bicycle, but gear wheel, chain, crank? and pedal? are all replaced by a simple pulley contrivance that propels the machine. The word "pulley" isT.O.M. - 151 words
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Article106 1924-09-03 12 A very successful dance was held by kind permission of Capt. H. C. Rawlings R.N., D.5.0., in the new Sailors' Institute. Keppel Road, on Saturday night. This if the first occasion on which the Institute has been used for this purpose and it turned out a great success.106 words
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Article164 1924-09-03 12 Four Uncompleted Mitel*, [Reuter's Service.] The match between o^°"' A U after Glamorgan ha<l scored \'T. Leveson-GowerV XI .;.i for a <: -V At Brighton: UnrUin being: behind on the first inniLancashire were fom first innings, Tate capture, 7 L 41 runs. Sussex replug with getting: 7 wickets164 words
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Article136 1924-09-03 12 The only effect of the of matches the last Counts I matches commenced send Lancashire below Bwtcy. Tr. ship of the Counties depends q matches. A win bj IMnhin Sussex at Brighton will i ingr the Championship in succession with a pi-iv a defeat will send them136 words
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Article73 1924-09-03 12 London. Aupust 20.- accepted the invitation t<> join the team poinp t(» Australia. The full team i<:- A. I tain). J. W. H. T. PtfUt, I. U A. P. F. Chapman. Bobbs, Sandha wick. Dick TfMiilil. frte, H" Sutcliffe, Freeman (K.Hearne. Woolley. H I London Au^r. 21.-73 words
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Article48 1924-09-03 12 The Lancashire o.ur.' have arranged f-1 ti. E f McDonald at the wA understood that in the injr Lancashire's offer he i Australia during the ft rthc wiO probably ft to A injj enjragrement in Q a suggestion that hn Africa with Mr. Sol. J48 words
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Article41 1924-09-03 12 London. \u- The following m ti.. British Chess CkM »i»n>! been held at Southp«.r::— H. F. D. Yatcs I, Hr Khaoilkar was brack a score of 1%. Th EndiAi his final pame tmi especially after MM European tournament.41 words
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92 1924-09-03 12 The proposal to establish i has been rejected by Manchester City Council. T at the instigation of V an inquiry was bepum t" tt a national bank with mui was desirable. It Ml I Manchester Corpora! more assets than IfabilA surplus assets in variou.experience of92 words
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Article10 1924-09-03 12 Yesterday being the Q birthday, the Dutch Pf« were dressed.10 words
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1486 1924-09-03 13 YESTERDAY'S ASSEMBLY. sry from all parts of the country are Singapore in connection with the Bishop's Visitation, and the Dio- inference. The meetings in connection with the nurence began on Friday, when there Retreat for Lady Workers and a of the Council of the Diocesan1,486 words
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Article97 1924-09-03 13 A chamlu-smoking r^hop in Ballestierroad was raided by six Chinese at about nine o'clock on Friday night. The occupants state that three of the men were armed with revolvers while the others carried knives. They made off with $50 in cash and are still at large.97 words
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Article116 1924-09-03 13 Facilities for Trade. (By Courtesy of the Nanyo Nichi Nichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, Aug. 29. The Budget for the Foreign Office in the coming year, which has jost been drawn up. includes the estimates for establishing consulates at Alexandria and Karachi and for appointing a commercial attache at Hamburg116 words
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Article37 1924-09-03 13 London, Aug. 18. M. Andre Citroen, the motor-car manufacturer, won £37,500 at the Deauville Casino last night, and in three quarters of an hour's play before dinner won a further £16,000.— (Times of Ceylon.)37 words
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Article353 1924-09-03 13 (From Our Own Correspondent). Malacca, Aug. 30. There had been rain overnight and as a consequence the start of this game had to be delayed to-day to give the wicket time to dry up a bit. The weather was brilliant at noon, when it was353 words
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Article277 1924-09-03 13 The tournament fixture between the S. R. C. and the Lanka Union on the Padang on Saturday afternoon resulted in a win for the S. R. C. The Club batted first and compiled 139 runs for nine wickets down. The Union replied with 110277 words
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Article25 1924-09-03 13 Mr. A. M. Goodman, late Protector of Chinese, Perak, is due back from Home leave by the Morea, but he will not return to Ipoh.25 words
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Article654 1924-09-03 13 Keen Race in Rainy Weather. The third and decisive race for 'hemagnificent trophy presented to the Clult by Sir Thomas Lipton, of Shamrock fame. was sailed off yesterday in weather that beggared description, the only consolation being that a coolness prevailed owing to the insistent rain,654 words
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Article21 1924-09-03 13 [Reuter's Service.] Kimberley, Aug. 30. The British rugger team beat Cap r Province by 13 to 3.21 words
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Article234 1924-09-03 13 Mr. Bruce Petrie becomes a member of the Licensing Board, Kukub, Johore, vice Mr. Mathews resigned. Mr. E. Bock of Bangkok has applied to the Siamese Excise Department for permission to brew a certain brand of beer locally to be called "Bangkok Beer." Mr. William Walker Campbell (60), of Aros234 words
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Article1259 1924-09-03 14 JAMITO DEFEATS JERRY MONAHAN. A F?ne Fight. There was a big crowd present at the Singapore Boxing Stadium on Saturday night, when Jerry Monahan, the "Fighting Irishman," and Silvino Jamito met for the fifth time over 15 three-minute rounds. The fight went the full distance and Jamito gained the1,259 words
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Article213 1924-09-03 14 In the cricket match played on Saturday at Tanglin between the A.P.C. and the Royal Sussex Regiment, the latter won by 25 runs. Scores: Sussex Regiment. Bdsmn. Pugh c Holmes Smith b Stack 9 L. Cpl. Burton Holmes c Smith b Stack 5 Bdsmn. Lee b Chelvan 27 Pte.213 words
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Article86 1924-09-03 14 The Singapore Tournament. The victory of the S.R.C. over the Lanka Union on Saturday places them at the top of the Singapore Tournament Table. The Padan^ Club did well to win for, set to get 11?,. they were **iN short of the hundred when 8 wickets had fallen, and86 words
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Article50 1924-09-03 14 The 75 yards back stroke handicap race held at the Chinese Swimming Club on Sunday resulted in Chia Kim Siong being first, Kwee Hong Tat second and Lee Fong Lim third. In the B division Goh Buan Cheok was first, Lim Hock Yan second and Ng Mong Guan third.50 words
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Article119 1924-09-03 14 SINGAPORE GOLF CL UB'S FAREWELL. Fao-ewell was taken of the Old' Race Course links of the Singapore Golf Club on Sunday morning, when several four ball matches were played as a farewell game, the two competing sides being captained by the President and Captain of the Club. It was unfortunate119 words
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Article24 1924-09-03 14 St. James* Cup. In the final of the above Cup played 01. Sunday, A. Farahar beat H. Jackson by 1 up.24 words
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Article4315 1924-09-03 14 [Reuter's Service.] London, Aug. 26. The Times' city editor, commenting on the rubber position in the Straits, says that the longer the present situation continues the greater will be the strain on the British companies, and the more insistent will become the call for the reconsideration of the whole4,315 words
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Article459 1924-09-03 15 We hear that Dr. P. G. Edgar will he leaving for Home next week. T.O.M. Mr. L. A. Ogg. Assistant Superintendent, F.M.S. Police, is due back shortly from Home leave. Mr. J. B. MacLachlan has been appointed Licencing Officer for Perak North, vice Mr. W. H. Tate, J.P. Out of459 words
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Article1145 1924-09-03 16 SWELTERING DAYS. (From Our Own Correspondent). Tokyo, Aug. 13. Tokyo and its environs are to-day swelt•eiing in a heat that old-timers say they have not remembered for years. The month of July is generally a rainy one in these volcanic islands of the Far East, and thosin1,145 words
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Article694 1924-09-03 16 FLYING YOUR OWN LIGHT AEROPLANES. Imagine, please, that you have decided to buy and fly a little ligrht aeroplane of your own, says the Daily Mail's air correspondent. Why not? Forthcoming trials should evolve a Lttle winged machine, carrying yourself and a friend, which is easy to694 words
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Article117 1924-09-03 16 Why do not those who shoot snipe tako the trouble to learn something of the natural history of that elusive fowl? It migrates from Siberia in huge flocks preceded by scouts who have been here before. These p:ck out the old nesting grounds and call the mainP.G. - 117 words
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Article1539 1924-09-03 16 THE TRADER'S BANE. Nothing could have proved more clearly the courage and contempt for half-meas-ures of the new Prefect of Constantinople, Emin Bey, than his decision to enforce the abolition of the corporative privileges (Gedik) of the hamals or porters, and also, as it would now seem,1,539 words
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Article107 1924-09-03 16 The snipe season is at hand, an.: thinp, too, for the snipe properh < makes a most succulent dish, particular.; in a pie Interlarded with lUetfl and quarters of epp. Nor il despised en canape on a piece of red pepper and a pinch of lime. The107 words
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Article35 1924-09-03 16 Royal Sussex Defeat S.R.< The S.R.C. met the H.Q Coy.. 2nd Royal Sussex Regiment at Hockey on Padang yesterday, the game result ir P win for the Tanglin player? by W I to one.35 words
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Article45 1924-09-03 16 H.H. the Regent of Kedah. CMC < Tunku Mansur, his A.D.C., Tunku Ma his Private Secretary, Mr. W. Peel Brit Adviser, Kedah, and Mr. F. E. NOT. <* v Kedah State Treasury, are returning England by the Malwa, d« in W in the second week in October.45 words