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Title Section21 1924-09-17 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. flffltD SERIES THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. SEPTEMBER 17, 1924. NO. 1,93721 words
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Article165 1924-09-17 1 E U'KK> PAGE. Hi I aaaii I<< j^ ..r Handicap 177 .tor 178 L Paaajai 178 t :..na Alone 178 178 f the YVeei 178 Revolt 179 V IND COIRT NEWS. ..4«h Driving Fails 181 m 181, 4, 5, 189 1 .»,ueM- 182 Note- 182 j? Shooting lncieie-nt 183165 words
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Article161 1924-09-17 1 Sentemb.r 15. $121.50 aa: 25.00 .14.00 '*PPer Platk 18.50 oca 11.10 fcaa" Sago Small 8.00 12.10 M '2.50 BT_res unt. 4,000 Hcf, Rargocn white 275.00 I >t No. 1 for expert 30.00 R e*. S:am No. 2 fcr export SIO.OO <*, S&ir No. fcr export 232.0 c N| No161 words
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Article28 1924-09-17 1 m entered Christ Church. Malacca, vet] practically all the electric light *!r- J. F. Day. section engineer m the -action Department, F.MS. Railw>/s, Portly resigning from Government ser-28 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article96 1924-09-17 1 CASSELS.— On Tuesday, 9th September at "Sentosa," Scotland Road, Penang, to the wife of A. M. Cassels, Chartered Bank, a son. MORRISON.- At Penang Maternity Hospital, on Sept. 6th, to Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Morrison, Bakap Rubber Plantations, a daughter. McCA ISLAND.— August 11. at Chudltigh, Devon, wiie96 words
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Article135 1924-09-17 1 RYAN WISCHER.— On Junt 26th 1924, at St. Mary's Church, Kuala Lumpur, Wilfred J. Ryan, of Kuala Selangor, to Dora Marie, el<Jest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Wischer, of Kew, Melbourne. WILSON-HALL.— At the Presbyt.'rian Church. Singapore, on September 10, by Rev. G. H. Douglas. Mr, James Wilson,135 words
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Obituary52 1924-09-17 1 LECKY.— At Guernsey, Channel Island, on August Ist, Jacejueline, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lecky, of Kapar, F.M.S., artd 10 months. CONNELL. At the General Hospital, on S.fpt. 11. Matthew Connell, engineer. MCGCIRE. At 10 p.m. on Sept. loth, Mr. Edward Leonard McGuire (28 years) of 153a Upper52 words
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Article289 1924-09-17 1 The mail which arrived from home on Friday, Sept. 12th, brought London advice? up to August 21st. This weekly leaves to-day by the B. L Teesta. At the fifth Aaaiaat of the year, several cases of being m possession of counterfeit coins and' n<|tes, have been dealt289 words
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Article64 1924-09-17 1 September 15. Bank 4 m.s 2,4 5-32 Bank demand 2 4 1-16 Private credits 3 m.s. 24 19-32 New York, demand 51% Credits 90 days 54% France, demand 900 India, T. T. 160% Hongkong, demand 3*i p.c. Prem Yokohama, demand 126 4 Java, demand 138 V* Bangkok, demand 7964 words
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Article765 1924-09-17 1 September, 10. It is plain that a good deal more determination will have to be shov.n by the authorities m the matter of the traffic along the road to Woodlands, which, by virtue of the opening of the Causeway, has now bee < me part of the765 words
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Article463 1924-09-17 1 Septetnber, 11. A side issue of some importance has been opened by the conference of labour ministers of the chief European countries, at which a serious deadlock has been reached| on the question of the Washington eighthour day proposal. The German Minister has claimed the right, for463 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement132 1924-09-17 1 r> to the "Singapore Free Prtas" turning from Europe to th Straits •t ar.y of the mail lines, a^e invited to send Manager the name of their steamer and iia:e cf arr.val m Singapore. Copies will then •emailed to meet them at various ports of call Sa*scnber« .n Europe wishing132 words
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Article451 1924-09-17 2 September, 12. Is Mr. Lloyd George's speech at Penmaenmawr to be read as a hint to the Government or as a warning? Both the Conservative and Liberal Parties are conducting an intensive political campaign m the country m preparation for the short meeting of Parliament which will451 words
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Article282 1924-09-17 2 Mr. J. H. Thomas seems to have dropped very easily and naturally into the role m politics which was so well played by Baron Askwith or, as he was better known, Sir G. W. Askwith m industry, namely that of pacific arbitrator. Whenever there is a difficulty to282 words
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Article269 1924-09-17 2 Amongst the multitude of councillors on the Chinese question the general trend seems to be m favour of leaving the Chinese to run their war m their own way, always pro- ided that they keep reasonably clear of doing damage to established foreign interests m China. The269 words
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Article807 1924-09-17 2 September, 13. The case at Chicago, which has caused such a sensation throughout the United States, is, it is to be feared, an exaggerated example of an unpleasant symptom m the body politic throughout the world at the moment. As far as can be gathered from the807 words
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Article739 1924-09-17 2 September, i:,. Some day it is to be m(iA shall decide to review the J? m India m a crude light, insteTd as we have done up to the fcourt more or less smoked and dt tortmg glasses. The assump tl pointed by the mem vote739 words
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Article582 1924-09-17 3 September, 16. The news from Arabia, which has ..me with rather startling sudden!.ess, was not entirely unexpected by Those who were m close touch with Arabian affairs. The pilgrims who have recently returned had a fore:a>te the outcome, for they found mat the Bedawin had cut the582 words
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415 1924-09-17 3 Water -colours at the V.M.C.A. Exhibitions of water-colours are unfortunately so rare an occurrence m Singapore that when they do occur one looks upon them as quite an. event. Of such events, therefore, the exhibition of land and seascapes which is at present m progress415 words
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Article148 1924-09-17 3 During the continued hearing of the case m which a Chinese named Ah Sin stands charged with having committed the recent robbery of $700 from a safe m the Bank of Communications expert evidence was given by Mr. L. Morris. Registrar of Criminals, S.S. and F.M.S.,148 words
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Article85 1924-09-17 3 The discovery by an elderly Chinese sampan man that his sampan had been stolen, caused considerable excitement m the vicinity of Beach-road market m the early hours of Sunday morning. The Marine Police turned out to find that the thief had been caught by several other85 words
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Article14 1924-09-17 3 Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Clarke arrived at Penang from Singapore by the Ekma.14 words
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Article990 1924-09-17 3 Years ago, now, two orchid enthusiasts, Messrs. Wm. Nanson and Edwd. D'Almeida, joined Mr. Pereira the Orchard Road collector for European markets, m an expedition down south: Both the former gentlemen, like so many whose all too brief careers out East we know from their published works suffered severely990 words
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Article812 1924-09-17 3 S. C. C. REACH THE FINAL. Opportunities Go Begging Against Malays. In contrast with the match between Pegasus and S.R.C, yesterday evening* frame between the S.C.C. and the Malay F.T. m the other semi-final of the Singapore Cup Competition was a very poor affair. The Club succeeded m812 words
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Article21 1924-09-17 3 m Mr. G. Hemmant, Malayan Civil Service, has been appointed to act as General Adviser, Johore, with effect from Sept. 12th.21 words
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Article2917 1924-09-17 4 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15. Present. His Excellency the Governor (Sir Laurence Guillemand). His Excellency Major General Sir T. Fra3er (General Officer Commanding). The Hon'ble the Acting Colonial Secretary (Mr F. M. Baddzley). The Hon'ble the Acting Resident Councillor, P>nang (Mr. S. Codrington). The Hon'ble the Attorney General (Sir W.2,917 words
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Article392 1924-09-17 4 SUCCESS OF SIN(. A RF COOPERATION MV The following is published f or fk mation of the publi< by I Hon'ble Mr. R. o Win^Ti, Director of Education, Straits Lv L In Shawwal last (U M Shaikh Muhammad bin MuhammaH 1 mah of Gaylang rented t392 words
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Article90 1924-09-17 4 Mr. W. G. Struys. who retired from tfee Singapore Harbour Board about night ago with the rank of superintendent, has been one of th respected and hard working menl the Harbour Board. He r and responsible position of act superintendent, which post he nT credit to himself and to the90 words
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Article562 1924-09-17 5 In honour of his safe return from India, S. Bashir Ahmad was entertained to mat party on Saturday last at the f Mr. M. S. Marican, No. 4 CutT I ai ,9t -a n *l ■pwmi on the road to .dry r. t cau?e of a562 words
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Article176 1924-09-17 5 Altar hearing evidence against an Indian r car driver who was charged before baa yesterday with rash and negligent hiring of car No. 1530 at the Junction I Nathan road and Grange road, Mr. Sen- the Second Magistrate held that like ther cases of its176 words
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Article117 1924-09-17 5 <By Courtesy of the Nanyo Nichi Nichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, Sept. 8. The death is announced of Mr. Shigesa<>kj. ex-President of the Diet. The Tokio Citizens Snub Mr. Daido. The authorities have stopped a mass af of Toki 0 citizens which was called a view to advocate the attitude117 words
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Article926 1924-09-17 5 COIN COLLECTOR CHARGED. All Sorts of Imitat ons. A comprehensive collection of coins of British and foreign currencies figured m the trial at the fifth Singapore Assizes, before the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, m the Supreme Court yesterday of a Chinese, Lee Kum Wan, on charges of926 words
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Article1320 1924-09-17 5 Khoo Hooi Hye is apparently rinding the English climate more attractive than his predecessor m the Malayan tennis championship title, Honda, who has just arrived back m Hongkong. The latest papers indicated that the Straits Chinese player was going very strongly m the Isle of Wight Championships. Writing1,320 words
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Article426 1924-09-17 5 WORLD TOURING VOCALISTS AT SINGAPORE. There was a disappointingly small audience to welcome the Westminster Glee Singers at the Victoria Theatre last night, the number who took advantage of this unique opportunity of hearing the famous vocalists being out of all proportion to the excellence of the426 words
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Article136 1924-09-17 5 The marriage took place at St. Michael's and, All Angels' Church, Polwatte, recently, of Lieut. Lionel Cuthbert Arden Leefe, R.N., Extra A.D.C. to H. E. the Governor, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Leefe, of Colombo, with Miss Isabel Forbes Allard, youngest daughter of Mr.136 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article91 1924-09-17 6 London, Sept. 8. In the St Leger probables there are the following alterations. Obliterate (Burns) Santors (blank) Spalpeen (O'Neill). The following have to be added Arcade (Childs), Greenfire (Donomehf?) Win Lot (Jelliss). The following have to be struck out: Bright Knight, Burslem, Hurstwood, Leonardo. Shambles91 words
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Article55 1924-09-17 6 [Reuter's Service.] London, Sept. 9. The following are the results of First Division matches played on Monday September 8. Birmingham 1, Bolton 0. Burnley 0, Everton 0. Bury 4, Aston Villa 3. Notts Forest 9, Hudders field 1. Sheffield United 1, Cardiff 0. West Bromwich 2, Tottenham 0.55 words
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Article41 1924-09-17 6 London, Aug. 27. The following is the result of the Ebor Handicap. Marvex 1 Norseman 2 Centurion 3 Twenty ran. Won by 3 lengths, 4 lengths between second and third. Betting: 8-1 against Norseman. 10-1 Marvex. 25-1 Centurion.41 words
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Article47 1924-09-17 6 London, Aug. 2S. The following is the result! of the Gim- crack Stakes at York. Game Shot 1 Poidore 2 Iceberg 3 Seven ran. Won by half a length, the same between second and third. Betting: 9-4 against Iceberg, 100-30 Game Shot, 6-1 Poidore.47 words
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Article30 1924-09-17 6 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Sept. 9. In the Penang Cricket Club final of the Profession Pairs. Bird and Everest beat Sayers and Threlfall, (5 4, C l.30 words
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Article117 1924-09-17 6 New York, August 29th:— The American team which was beaten by 7 goals to 2 by the British polo team yesterday was only a third "string." The combination •consisted of M. Belmont, R. Belmont, Cowden and Wanamaker. Expert observers did not consider the Biitishers' play117 words
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Article165 1924-09-17 6 The September monthly medal was played for on Saturday and Sunday last. Senior Division was won by W. Hendrie with a nett score of 79. The Ball Sweep on Saturday last was won by E. Wrigley and R. Renton who tied with a nett score of 38*/fc.165 words
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Article56 1924-09-17 6 Mr. Khoo Hooi, tennis chajmpion of Malaya last year, writing to a friend here "I am at Ventnor for the tennis tournament and so far I have won two singles matches. I hope to reach the stvnifinal. I am returning to the Straits soon and56 words
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Article53 1924-09-17 6 1 m A rather serious accident occurred at the junction of Bencoolen Street and Stamford road a few days ago, a rikisha m which were two operators employed at the Lastern Extension Telegraph Company being knocked over by a car. Fortunately the two passengers escaped without serious injuries, but the53 words
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Article675 1924-09-17 6 Dr. Somervell, one of the members of the Mount Everest Expedition, arrived m Colombo recently by the rail route from India. Mr. Gilbert Simon,' son of Sir John Simon*, is proceeding to Calcutta, where he joins the firm of Messrs. Mackinnon Mackenzie. The Honourable Inche Eunos675 words
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Article118 1924-09-17 6 A verdict of death by misadventure has been returned by Mr. Bourne, the City Coroner regarding the death of a Chinese boy aged three years from septicaemia following scalds. The scalds which resulted fatally were caused through a bowl of boiling porridge being upset over the child. The118 words
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Article1157 1924-09-17 6 $7,000 WORTH IN POSSESSION OF KEBUN. The two cases which came before the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, and juries at the fifth Singapore Assizes on Tuesday involving the production of fabe five dollar notes indicated that a considerable printing of counterfeit notes has been m progress m1,157 words
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Article742 1924-09-17 6 The last issue of the F. M s ment Gazette has a very inter, Th turn from the Acting Commissioner T and Customs, who we p,e>ume M g/Jz* of the preventive fleet stopping the smuggling „f rubbt Malaya t 0 the Dutch Ea*t Ir 5> It consistsMalay Mail - 742 words
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Article663 1924-09-17 7 Tl RF CLl'B MEMBERS APPOINT COMMITTEE. Members of the Singapore Turf Club nut at |he Racecourse Golf Club house yesterday eveninir for the purpose o f considering nation of a golf section. A committee consisting of Messrs. E. S. ManasH. Tongue, F. W. Owen, S. Q. Wong, H.663 words
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Article184 1924-09-17 7 Chinese Fires At Constable. i r-ipting- to attest four Chir. B aviour appeared to be suspicious. e-corporal No. i) was shot at i I the men and injured rather on Tu'^uay nig.... The four men d m a group on the field between g Pagar Police Station184 words
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Article18 1924-09-17 7 The djty on rubber collected m the Straits •^ttkments last month was $93,336.54, and >n the F.M-S. $429,400.71.18 words
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Article121 1924-09-17 7 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association, held its 672 nd. auction \e>terday, September 10th, at! which there uas Catalogued 1,848,563 lbs., 825.25 tons; Offered 1,139,075 lbs., 508.51 tons; Sold C 39.647 lbs., 119.48 ions. Spot. London Is. l%d. New York 26 7 8 cts. PRICES REALIZED. Ribbed121 words
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Article275 1924-09-17 7 NY ALAS R. E. LTD. DIVIDEND PROPOSED. The annual report for the year ended May Gist (to be presented at the annual meeting at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 16th, at Evatt and Cos* offices, French Bank Buildings) is as follows: The net profit for the year as shown by the275 words
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Article282 1924-09-17 7 Mr. F. W. Burbidge, an able botanist, and. by the way, clever artist, spent a twelvemonth out here, and gave us that very interesting "Gardens of the Sun" (1880) on returning to the fogs and chills of the Old Country. His work lay nuiinly m the forests and282 words
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Article97 1924-09-17 7 Nuwara Eliya, Sept. 1. While the Hon. Mr. Cecil Clementi was riding last evening his mount reared and threw him. Mr. Keith Rollo, who was at hand, picked him up and conveyed Mr. Clementi m his car to his bungalow. Mr. Rollo then went mEx - 97 words
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Article18 1924-09-17 7 The next session of the Federal Council will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 10 a.m. M.M.M.M. - 18 words
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Article661 1924-09-17 7 Mr. R. L. Thornton, of the International Banking Corporation, has been transferred to the Corporation's Harbin branch and will leave Singapore to-morrow by the Morea. The Chartered Bank has received a telegram from their head office m London to the effect that the directors of the661 words
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Article93 1924-09-17 7 The local branch of the Yokohama Speci Bank, Ltd., is m receipt of a telegram from their head office stating that at the 89th half-yearly general meeting held on Sept. 10th, the following resolution was passed:— That the nett profit for the halfyear ending June 30th93 words
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Article89 1924-09-17 7 The steamer Ho Sang which came into port from Calcutta on Wednesday, brought a somewhat strange cargo. A number of cases were landed yesterday containing some 200 monkeys, birds of different specie?, deer, leopards and hyena. We understand that the shipment will be taken up to the89 words
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Article389 1924-09-17 7 AN UNUSUAL CASE. The hearing of a case of a somewhat unusual character v.as commenced before the District Judge yesterday morning. The proceedings were m connection with the recent theft which was committed m the premises of the Bank of Communications, Chulia Street, when a safe was389 words
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Article333 1924-09-17 7 Shanghai is m Danger. (By Courtesy of the Nanyo Nichi Nichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, Sept. 9. Owing to the disadvantageous positior. of the Che-Kiang forces, Shanghai is greatly menaced. Japanese Government ii cautiously preparing its land and marine forces to meet m case of emergency, although they strictly observe333 words
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Article62 1924-09-17 7 m The total value of exports from tl'e F. M. S. during the second quarter of 1924 amounted to $45,465,649, as compared with $48,713,937 for the same quarter of 1923. a decrease of $3,248,288. Total value of imports for the quarter amounted to $23,344,538, an increase of $983,109 on the62 words
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Article921 1924-09-17 8 HEAVY OVER-TAPPING. A Malay Mail representative on Wednesday morning interviewed Mr. T. J. dimming, manager of Seafield Estate, Batu Tiga, and formerly chairman of the Planters' Association of Malaya, and elicited the following information relating to his recent visit to Djambi m Sumatra, Netherlands East Indies.921 words
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Article98 1924-09-17 8 SOLID INCREASES. The following figures are supplied by the Acting Registrar of Imports and Exports. The Total value of Foreign merchandise excluding parcel post was: Imports. 1923. 1924. Increase Jan-June 282,284 308,035 25,751 July 46,710 57,719 10,769 August 46,734 54,549 7,815 (m thousands of dollars) Jan-June 32,93298 words
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Article517 1924-09-17 8 Singapore, Sept. 10. A reaction m the price of Tin during the past week has caused a rather easier feeling m the share market and although there has been a fair activity m some of the more popular counters quotations on the whole shew few marked changes.517 words
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Article245 1924-09-17 8 d Singapore, Sept. 11 Rubber —A steady tone has characterised I the market during the past week and I prices i have hardened. In yesterday's auc- i t;on 825 tons were catalogued against 674 i tons previously. Singapore Standard She^t was withdrawn from sale and sold privately at245 words
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Article561 1924-09-17 8 SEQUEL TO QUARREL AT P. AND O. WHARF. The greater part of the proceedings at the fifth Singapore Assizes yesterday was occupied by the trial of a Boyanese, Mat Ali bin Madar, on a charge of committing culpable homicide not amounting to murder. He pleaded not guilty. Mr.561 words
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Article132 1924-09-17 8 At about 9 o'clock on the night of Sept. 1 a fire broke out m a rice-mill m Ban Tawai District known as Nam Long Rice-mill belonging to Nam Sim Kian^ j Leng. The cause of the fire is not ye* j known but it is said that132 words
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Article103 1924-09-17 8 Results of April examinations of the London Chamber of Commerce. The following have passed: Junior. Handwriting: Quek Liang Chua j and Oen Hong Kin. Hook-keeping: D. Marshall and Quek j Liang Chua (dinstinction). Lee Ah Sai, Lim Meng Quee, Tan Hock Liat. D. Srinij vasan.103 words
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86 1924-09-17 8 His Highness the Sultan of Kelantan and suite arrived m Singapore on board the j Straits Steamship Co's steamer Krian I yesterday. His Highness continues his journey to Java to-day. It is understood that he will spend three weeks m Java before returning. On86 words
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Article15 1924-09-17 8 <i. Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard remained indisposed yesterday and was unable to attend the Suprchie Court.15 words
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Article381 1924-09-17 8 [Reuter's Sen-ice.] St. Leg*r probables: Un h Z are: Great Barrier (Elliott) r (Frank Bullock), Zodiac UIUSS H •following will also run (Beary) Hurrybelle (.1. Leach, v le< 4 have been fixed for Corolet F i**** Par men io does not run. **l*ston* The betting is 3-1381 words
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Article39 1924-09-17 8 [Reuter's Sen'ice.] Meadow brook. *r\v The first pok> test watch has beepostponed owing to rain and will be play-"* on Sept. 10 if possible. Meadowbronk. Sept. 10. The test match has been postponed t Sept. 11th.39 words
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Article38 1924-09-17 8 [Reuter's Si r\ i.e.] Ne* tmt, Sept. R Tilden and Richards haw been nomma: ed to play m the Dav.s Cap staffec afsia<i the Australians. Johnstone and Tilden wii. play m the doubles.38 words
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Article33 1924-09-17 8 [Reuter's Sen-ice.] Ixmdon. Sept. 10. In the first division of the Bngfcai F ball league, the following resu-< ar given:— Leeds 1, Notts County 1: V v castle 4, Blackburn 0.33 words
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Article48 1924-09-17 8 [Reuter's Service.] London. Sept. Playing at Scarborough m tl ing match of their tour, favoured by weather, and on a soft wicket, the > Africans compiled 143. AUei I tak lag < 61. When stumps were drawn C I Th ton's XI had made S3 for 2.48 words
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Article23 1924-09-17 8 [Reuter's Service Port Elizabeth. I ft* The Eastern Province has $mmtm I British rugby team by 14 to 6.23 words
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Article100 1924-09-17 8 Boustead and Co. vs. S.K.< The S.R.C. hockey team turned out against Boustead and Company al m rs dang yesterday afternoon, a keen and game resulting. The Club had th<^better of the game m the first half, and mm leading by two goals t 0 nil when the inter100 words
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Article696 1924-09-17 9 Justice Farrer-Manby returned to I -y the Morea. Singapore Radio Society has been d from registration m Singapore. Daaassi and Mr. F. Glendinning Home for Singapore next appointment of Mr. W. J. Thorogood -rant Controller of Labour is anj^f .tuition of Mr. F. Robertson, who m696 words
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Article1045 1924-09-17 9 Quicquid agunt hominet nostri est farrag* Libelli Juvenal. The Scots were out unco' late on Saturday night early Sunday morning that is for the celebrations which commenced at Goodwood Hall early on did not finish there, and many of the diners might have been espied when1,045 words
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Article463 1924-09-17 9 Foreign Competition and Over-Producti<>n. To mark the participation of the British rubber industry m the British Empire Exhibition, a commemorative dinner was given at the Hotel Cecil, under the chairmanship of Mr. Alexander Johnston, President of the Institution of the rubber industry and chairman of the India463 words
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Article191 1924-09-17 9 Our contemporary, the Straits Times, mentions the death at Home m a London nursing home, on August 14th of Capt. W. Maclear Ladds, of the Singapore Pilot Association. This news will be received with deep regret by the many friends of the late gentleman m this191 words
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Article98 1924-09-17 9 While the changes involved m the reconstruction of the Singapore Electric Tramways Company have not yet been completed, the China Express learns that good progress has so far been made, and it would appear that the new Company the Singapore Traction Company may come into being within a98 words
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Article507 1924-09-17 9 JURY'S UNSATISFACTORY VERDICT. Malay Acquitted on Serious Charge. "I cannot congratulate you upon your verdict m this case, although I must accept it" said the Chief Justice (Sir Walter Shaw) m discharging a common jury at the fifth Singapore Assizes yesterday after it had acquitted the Malay captain507 words
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Article284 1924-09-17 9 The shipment of animals and birds which arrived m Singapore on board the Ho Sang a day or two ago will augment the already representative zoological collection which isat the moment temporarily situated m the grounds of a residence at Tanjong Katong. The new arrivals, as well284 words
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Article140 1924-09-17 9 The following had the honour of dining at Government House on Wednesday to meet Maj-General Sir William Rycroft, X.C.8., K.C.M.G., Governor of B. N. Borneo: H.E. Maj-General Sir T. Fraser, X.C.8., C.5.1., C.M.G., Miss Fraser, Hon. Mr. M. J. Upcott, Hon. Mr. G. S. Carver, Mr. H. S.140 words
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Article230 1924-09-17 10 Teochew Shot by Armed Raiders. Omar road was the scene of a daring attack by armed Chinese on a Teochew. just after seven o'clock on Thursday night. The incident, together with the frequent stabbing affairs during the past few weeks, seems to point to trouble of a230 words
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Article634 1924-09-17 10 AFFAIR FOUND TO BE AN ACCIDENT. The sad fate, of Dr. C. C Gilmour's four-year-old son was the subject of an inquest which was held before Mr. F. G. Bourne m the Coroner's Court yesterday morning. After hearing the e/idence, the Coroner returned a finding that the634 words
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Article44 1924-09-17 10 Judgment was given m the Ipoh Supreme Court last week for $2,252.36 m favour of Lim Tian Aun, the defendant being Inche Jubin. The sum represented the value of goods supplied. Plaintiff was represented by Mr Jones and Mr. Joseph appeared for the defendant.44 words
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Article198 1924-09-17 10 AUSTRALIA BEATEN IN DAVIS CUP. [Reuter's Service.] Philadelphia, Sept. 11. In the Challenge round of the Davis Cup, Tilden, United States, defeated Patterson, Australia, by 6 4, 6 2, 6—2. Vincent Richards, United States, beat O'Hara Wood, Australia, by 6—3, G— 2, 6 4. Patterson took the lead,198 words
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Article103 1924-09-17 10 [Reuter's Service.] London, Sept. 11 The second day's play m the last match of the South African tour, against C. I. Thornton's XI at Scarborough, took place m dull weather and on an easy wicket. Thornton's XI made 461 for 6 and declared. Holmes contributed 202 not out,103 words
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Article172 1924-09-17 10 A Peculiar Outbreak. Tokyo, Aug. 29. Considerable apprehension has been aroused over the steady spread of an epfdemk m a peculiar form of spinal meningitis, a few cases of which oqcur annually, but this year it is particularly virulent, accompanied by an unusually high mortality. The172 words
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Article180 1924-09-17 10 The Singapore Legislative Council recently asked the Colonial Secretary, Mr. J. H. Thomas, to approve a Bill which proposes to legalise prostitution m the Colony by the registration of houses and compulsory periodical examination of women. He has not yet come to a decision on180 words
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Article74 1924-09-17 10 Prince Takamatsu Improving. (By Courtesy of the Nanyo Nichi Nichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, Sept. 11. The condition of the Prince Takamatsu is improving. His temperature fell and he was relmoved to a sick room of the Naval Artillery School, Yokosuka from the Asama. Russo-Japan Negotiations. An agreement has been74 words
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Article14 1924-09-17 10 The American Red Cross Society has donated G. $100,000 for flood relief m China.14 words
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Article938 1924-09-17 10 PEGASUS AND S.R.C. TO REPLAY. Pegasus and S.R.C. fought a fast and exceedingly interesting struggle on the Stadium yesterday evening for the right to play m the finaT of the Singapore Cup Competition with either the S.C.C or the Malays, who meet on Monday. At the close of an938 words
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Article70 1924-09-17 10 tßeut.r', s.nice.j Wills be., Fir, I^J^^Mj round. m the t^jj^ Eighty thousand Firpo proved no match f, ir v fence was impenetrable H Riding Firpo's rushc> the same time heavily lln J n <* ent. The only kno^Z^.C second round when Will, fl.u.rJn a left to70 words
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Article202 1924-09-17 10 The main event at th* v night, a 12,,,,/;,^. Johnny Regan and Young Pelk, ruptly m the third round when'iw on to a tremendous upssresl ande* on his back. Making m rv ff to his feet. Regan wa> up at xh ten but the referee. Mr.202 words
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Article241 1924-09-17 10 Work on the < our*e. Work at the Ra i brighten up. The trained the inner tracks so far f will soon be getting i>aration and then they will find, OS as the inner tracks ha course proper is m a c nd I approached before. Most of241 words
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65 1924-09-17 10 We understand t'r.a* I prospect of a team i at the beginning of N Malaya m the series of i the invitations, it It II yet been issued, but it i> a side which will be n layan cricket will be rot intention is to65 words
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Article46 1924-09-17 10 n The following taVef vice under the Johore <: son warders are entitled to R. J. Page, Mr. J. War- V vrche, Mr. A. W. Duggan BT f Mr. S. Littledyke. Mr. T. Wright, Mr. A. R. rVsrlsr mt.*Mr. G. F. A. Mead, and Mr. b son.46 words
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Article453 1924-09-17 11 X Hereford went on lesve on He will be away for nine :,> M.M. jj .Monckton, of the Perlis P. inmate of the Alor Star Genes' Murray G. Brookes, the General Se<*f'.he* Colombo V.M.C.A., is retiring .1 of this year after fifteen years' Ceylon. \\ut«>n. of453 words
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Article137 1924-09-17 11 M USIC AT THE CATHEDRAL. s v*ry enjoyable programme of music >ndered by St. Andrew's Cathedral after Evensong yesterday, when a •riirregation remained to take adf the opportunity presented of i choral music. The pro»"«mn:t was as follows: Full anthem. Remember Now Thy Stetrgall); anthem with tenor Shew me Thy137 words
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Article107 1924-09-17 11 lowing had the honour of lunching H:< Excellency the Governor at Govern House on Friday. «.H. the Sultan of Kelantan, K.C.M.G., a Perdana Mentri of Kelantan, A.D.C. ,J H. the Sultan of Kelantan., Mr. A. F. Mr. C. C. Brown. -c Party: Mr. J. D. Hall, Major Olive.107 words
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Article810 1924-09-17 11 THE "JUNE" TROPHIES. The second race for the "June" trophies yesterday provided one of the most interesting contests decided locally for a long time, and the honours of the day went to Major Watson and the crew of the Betty, whose performance throughout was an eye-opener as regards making810 words
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Article42 1924-09-17 11 [Reuter's Service.] London, Sept. 12. At Scarborough: In fine weather and on a good wicket the South Africans made 273, Nourse contributing 84 m 3% hoars. He hit eight fours and the tourists won just on time.42 words
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Article58 1924-09-17 11 Khoo Hooi Hye m England. The msil pspers just to hand shew that Khoo Hooi Hye reached the final of the Isle of Wight Championships at Ventnor. He defeated R. H. Wetsmacott m the semi-final 3 6 6 l 6 l, but m the final was beaten by58 words
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Article988 1924-09-17 11 DETAILED SURVEY IMPRACTICABLE. Continuing his conversation with a Malay Mail representative regarding his visit to the Djambi rubber territory, Mr. T. J. Cumming said trees of 10 years old and over, which are situated m the neighbourhood of the townships, have been heavily tapped and severely988 words
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Article383 1924-09-17 11 Good Turn out for Yesterday's Operations. There was a good turn out of members of the Singapore Volunteer Force for the annual mobilisation, which took place yesterday morning, the Corps being mobilised from 6.30 a.m. until shortly before one o'clock. There were a few less than383 words
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Article299 1924-09-17 11 Privy Council Application Refused. The question of whether interest on money deposited by persons m India with chetties m Singapore is liable income tax, which has been the subject of protracted litigation m the local courts, came up for the last time on Saturday morning, when the299 words
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Article71 1924-09-17 11 The police were called out to Fraserstreet late on Friday night and arrived there to hea r of a fight among some Hokiens which had resulted m one of the men being fatally injured. The affair took place m a coffee shop near the market and71 words
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Article561 1924-09-17 12 Lanka Union Win Last Match. The final Tournament match, deciding the wooden spoonists of this year's season, was played at Tanglin on Saturday afternoon between the Lanka Union and the Services. As expected, the match was very closely contested, and after a very exciting finish the Union561 words
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Article37 1924-09-17 12 Final Positions. P. \V. L. D. Pts. S. C. C^ 6 3 0 3 12 &R. C 6 3 0 3 12 Lanka Union 6 13 2 5 Services 6 0 4 2 237 words
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Article236 1924-09-17 12 Two S. R. C. teams, captained by Dr. Leicester and Dr. Carnegy respectively, met m a friendly match on the Padang on Saturday. The superiority of Dr. Leicester's side is evident from the scores are appended: Dr. Leicester's XI. V. C. Westerhout b De Souza 18236 words
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Article110 1924-09-17 12 England Overwhelmed. [Reuter's Service.] New York, Sept. 13Polo circles are very surprised by the unexpected departure, on the eve of the first imatch, of Viscount Wimborne, who boarded the Olympic at mid-night, sailing at five this morning. Questioned, Viscount Wt.nborne replied that he had nothing to aay.110 words
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Article117 1924-09-17 12 [Reuter's Service.] London, Sept. 13. The following are the results of League first division matches played to-day-First Division. Birmingham 2, Cardiff 1. Bolton li Notts County 0. Burnley 3, Blackburn 5. Leeds 4- Preston 0. Liverpool 5. Manchester 3. Newcastle 2, Arsenal 2. Notts Forest 2, Bury117 words
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Article31 1924-09-17 12 [Reuter's Service.] Port Elizabeth, Sept. 13. In the third rugby test match Britain drew with South Africa 3—3. The fourth test match is being played on Sept. 20th.31 words
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Article97 1924-09-17 12 [Reuter's Service.] London. Sept. 13' At Devonport the New Zealand All Black rugby team opened its tour by beating Devon County eleven points to nil. The mutch attracted 20,000 spectator*. The All Blacks do not appear to compare with the 1905 side, which won a similar97 words
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Article27 1924-09-17 12 [Reuter's Service.] London. Sept. 13. The London-Brighton walk was won by W. Baker, of Queen's Park Harriers m 8 hrs. 40 mins. 51 1-5 sees-27 words
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Article150 1924-09-17 12 [Reuter's Service.] Philadelphia, Sept. 12. Tilden and Johnston beat Patterson and Wood by 5—7, 6—3, 6—4. 6—l. Philadelphia, Sept. 12. The United States, whoi have already secured both the first singles matches m the challenge round of the Davis Cup against Australia, to-day ensured retaining the trophy150 words
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Article51 1924-09-17 12 Reuter's Service. New York, Sept. 13. The foursomes game m the match for the Walker Cup between Britain, captained by Cyril Tolley and America, captained by Robert Gardner resulted m United States winning three Imatches to Britain's one. The eight a side singles match is being played51 words
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Article44 1924-09-17 12 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Sept. 9. Phya Pradibaddha Bhubal is m Penang, making arrangements for the forthcoming visit of His Majesty the King of Siam. Penang will be reached on October Ist, and the visit will last ten days-44 words
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Article219 1924-09-17 12 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Sept. 10. Speaking on the Muni 'pal Commission, the President said that to-day's meeting was important m the history of the Municipality and welcomed the five new commissioners on the enlarged council. Dr. Lim Guan Cheng, Mr. Kemp and Mr. CrabbWatt were219 words
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Article57 1924-09-17 12 (From Our Own Correspondent Penang, Sept. 10. D. Arumanathan, sub-postmaster at Prai was charged under section 74 Post Office Ordinance 1923, m connection with false entries m a savings bank book. The amount m which he is implicated is m the vicinity of $200. Investigations are continuing57 words
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Article51 1924-09-17 12 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Sept. 12. Narasu, a sub-warder m Penang Prison, was sentenced to three months' imprisonment for a breach of rule 115 of Ordinance 18 of the Prison by conveying ten-cent StraiV currency, note, with writing on both sides m English into the51 words
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Article46 1924-09-17 12 Mr. M. X- Bain, who has returned from Home, took the oath as second magistrate and Assistant District Judge, Penang. It is very likely that Mr. Forrer will relieve Mr. Gibson as Assistant Official Assignee when the latter goes Ho.ne on leave.46 words
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Article114 1924-09-17 12 Two very fashionable Chinese weddings took place yesterday. In the first instance Yeo Wee Yang, son of Yeo Boon Wan. married Miss Lim Guan Paik. daughter of Lim Chin Guan. and secondly. Lee Honk Teck, barrister at law, married Miss Choong Sa Whar, daughter of Choong Ly HockThere114 words
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Article79 1924-09-17 12 Emil Paternott, who is wanted by the Kuala Lumpur police for the theft of jewellery and cash totalling $1,000 from Mr. Scharenguivel's house, has been arrested at the Penang Hotel, wheie he gave the name of Smith, but his identity was discovered by a certificate of discharge from79 words
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Article73 1924-09-17 12 A sampan wallah and four passengers drifted at the mercy of tide and wind m a heavy sea this afternoon. The saVnpan filled with water owing to one side breaking after being thrown against the gangway of the Awa Maru. The harbour board launch was alert, however,73 words
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Article41 1924-09-17 12 The Sultan of Perak arrived by the Morea and was met by Raja Hilir Abdul H*mid and others, numbering fifty m all. The Sultan, who was dressed m Colonel's uniform, received the party, who kissed his hand.41 words
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Article101 1924-09-17 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Sept. 12. The return of the Sultan of Perak from Europe, with a contingent of Malay not- ables, aft, r vi,iti„ X W™*!*?^** I of reneml rejoicing p2^>^ ness was rcreivMl i,v i fc< B? State of Pera^r I Penang, and101 words
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Article37 1924-09-17 12 <rrom Our Own < oIT I Yeste^ywa^t'— I gor m honour of the Sub I There were no public funct ,1. I were a number of visits I A salute mt tired a: I37 words
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Article84 1924-09-17 12 (From Our Own Con At the conclusion of thTeWdet^ h th, case ag a Seong, managing partner Trading Company. wh.. i, bieach of trust on three nection with nionev paid by r l counsel f<,r the ptisecution only had the evidence 0f.,, seized the hooks, whereup84 words
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Article49 1924-09-17 12 (From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur. Sept jj A savage animal, presumably i panther, severely mauled I this morning m Scott Road, heart of the populous disinc; „f Kua rur. Both victims were taker pital and the police were summoned a dog shooter, the animal.49 words
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Article221 1924-09-17 12 A very full house on S testified to the admirable catering art and high class films offered by ladium where, for the next four the first part of an attractive pn-ir: consists of Ibsen's great masterpiece The Doll's House" with Nazimova m ing part. This fine film alone221 words
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Article190 1924-09-17 12 The Colonial Office anm.UM-.- I King has approved the appointment ol Herbert Janes Read. Assistant UmW* cretary of State. Colonial Office n at G emor of Mauritius m succession Hesketh Bell, and of Sir Donald Cha Cameron, Chief Secretary to th. G ment of Nigeria, as Governor190 words
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Article57 1924-09-17 12 -aw Mr. Edward George Thivy, ten ot Louis Thivy of Kuala Kangsar. wno aa» to England to study Civil Emrineenne. has successfully passed his final exami tion from the City and Guilds <Ea*ineer ing) College, London, m July last. now undergoing a practical course training m one of the big57 words
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Article162 1924-09-17 13 ISjSSJ 10.759 13,597 13,370 13,780 16,989 Stock Afloat m Harbour. rahbsff declared m September 619 tons p. i\.) All figures are m tons; I figures given as Imports Foreign ,re gross weights: No allowance aade for moisture m lower grade Exports Exports Imports British Restriction Foreign Malaya162 words
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Article449 1924-09-17 13 Annual Meeting. lUititnOl ordinary general meeting Mount Austin (Johore) Rubber Limited, was held at 2, HolbergshagSS, on the 15th August. c of Mr. J. Madsen-Mygdai, Mr. H. Schiodt presided. Chairman said: The output for the under review was 2.090,752 lbs. mder our exportable allowance har- at449 words
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72 1924-09-17 13 London, Aug. 28th. 1 boss of Westminister sought a I :rt injunction against her hus- r -train him from ejecting her Town houseated that Duke threatened to into the street. reached an agreement and was adjourned for a fortnight. V, a daughter of Sir W.72 words
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Article36 1924-09-17 13 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Sept. 13. At hockey, playing at the Railway Institute, Kuala Lumpur defeated the Schoolmasters' Athletic Association, by five goals to nil. The visitors were superior m every department.36 words
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Article96 1924-09-17 13 H.Q.1., 2nd Royal Sussex Regt. are winners of Garrison League and of the "Robinson Challenge Cup." W. L. P. H.Q.I.. 2nd Royal Sussex Regt. 9 0 18 H.Q. 2., 2nd Royal Sussex Regt. 7 111 A. Coy., 2nd Royal Sussex Regt. 5 4 10 H.Q. and D.E.96 words
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Article94 1924-09-17 13 The following was the result of the ladies' match between the Garrison and Sepoy Lines Golf Clubs flayed at Sepoy Lines on Friday, S. L. G. C. players being mentioned first: Mrs. F. G. Stevens 1. Mrs. Harrison 0. Mrs. Cowap 0, Mrs. Cameron 1. Mrs.94 words
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Article52 1924-09-17 13 Klein man Wins Open Singles. A telegram was received m Singapore yesterday afternoon statin? that D. H. Kleinman had won the open singles challenge cup of the Kampong Kuantan Club at Kuala Selangor. defeating Johnstone 6—l. 6—l. This is the third successive occasion that Kleinman has secured52 words
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Article127 1924-09-17 13 On Friday, September 12th, a Singapore Garrison tennis team of officers and ladies played a team selected by the Istana Club at Johore Eahru. The visiting team, which consisted of four men's doubles and two mixed doubles, won by 5 matches to 1. The results were as127 words
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Article142 1924-09-17 13 The Chinese Swimming Club held lifl annual sea sports on Sunday arid was favoured by fine weather. In the 100 yards championship race Seah Peng Ann was first m 65 1-5 sees, beating J. E. Tan by leas than a head, while Chia Poh Chong was about 8 seconds142 words
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Article50 1924-09-17 13 The hockey match played on the Padang last evening between teams representing H. Q. Coy., 2nd Batt. Royal Bosses Regiment and the S.R.C, resulted m a win for the Services' side by two goals to nil. Douch scored m the first half and Forsdyke added another after the interval.50 words
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Article47 1924-09-17 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. 15. At the Swimming Club the race for the Gibbons Cup of 50 yards was won by Looke, after a close race, by a touch. Ryder won the Simpson Cup. Although scratch he caujrht up and won well.47 words
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Article45 1924-09-17 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, September 15. A special general meeting of the Penang Swimming Club has resolved that the Committee be authorised to spend a sum not exceeding $8, "-00, for the building, equipping, and furnishing of a new ladies' bungalow.45 words
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Article29 1924-09-17 13 Two of the Osaka Mainichi's correspondents at Shanghai were captured by the Kiang-su troops during fighting that took place m the neighbourhood of Shanghai and were sent to Nangking.29 words
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Article1161 1924-09-17 13 THE METHODS OF PREVENTION. During the year (1923) there was afl undoubted increase of crime m Singapore, says the report of the Inspector General of Police, though, on the whole, things were quiet m Penang and Malacca. The increase of crime m Singapore attracted the attention of1,161 words
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Article342 1924-09-17 13 Ten Years for Manslaughter. Throughout yesterday the Assize Court was engaged m the trial on a charge or murder of Yusof bin Ali Abdul Rahman, a native of Borneo, who was concerned m the recent fatal stabbing affair, which took place m the Beach-road Market and which resulted342 words
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157 1924-09-17 13 A very enjoyable function took place on Sunday evening at the Ceylon Tamils' Association Hall at Dhoby Ghaut when the a: embers of the Association were At Home to Mr. S. Muthucumaru who was recently honoured by the Government by being made a Justice of the157 words
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Article115 1924-09-17 13 A Naval Misfortune. (By Courtesy of the Nanyo Nichi Nichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, Sept. 12. A serious collision between a motor boat and a torpedo launch of the battleship Nagato took place this morning m Yokosuka harbour, thirteen blue-jackets beine reported killed. The motor launch was sunk immediately after115 words
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Article4923 1924-09-17 14 [Reuter's Service.] Nairobi, Sept. 9. The Yugo-Slav Bolshevist, mentioned m a telegram dated Aug. 30th., has been caught and sentenced to six months' imprisonment as an undesirable immigrant. He will be deported on the expiration of the sentence. [The alleged Bolshevist propagandist boarded a Uganda goods train, which stopped4,923 words
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Article1164 1924-09-17 15 PUBLIC WORK AND PUBLIC PAY. (From Our Own Correspondent). London. Aug. 19. The refusal of Mr. James O'Grady, M.P., to accept the Governorship of Tasmania on the ground of inadequate means, has attracted widespread attention not merely because of the merits or demerits of ehis particular incident1,164 words
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Article659 1924-09-17 15 FUTURE POLICY OF THE SWARAJISTS. Calcutta, Sept. 1. "I started with the idea of destroying the Reforms, believing them to be a shaln," said Mir. C. R. Das, m the course of a Press interview m which he made a very important statement regarding! theTimes of Ceylon - 659 words
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Article170 1924-09-17 16 Drafts for Colombo. The trooping programme for the Autumn as announced by the War Office provides that drafts for Gibraltar, Malta, and Egypt will sail by the "Derbyshire" on 2nd September and on the "Assaye" on 11th November. Drafts for India sail on the "Assaye" on170 words
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Article806 1924-09-17 16 STRENUOUS TIME IN BOMBAY. Bombay, Sept. 1. Mr. Gandhi during the weekend had a most strenuous time, having m spite of his weak health to address no less than half a dozen crowded meetings primarily held to accord him welcome after his release from jail and restoration to806 words
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Article114 1924-09-17 16 London, Aug. 30. 30,000 Orangemen participated m dsmonstrations at Ashgrove, Newry, to-day. The Minister of Labour Mr. Andrews m a speech assured them on behalf of his colleagues that the transfer of the Newry district to the Free State if suggested would not be considered. They as114 words
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Article34 1924-09-17 16 London, Aug. 30. A Khartoum message says attempts have been made to embroil religious leaders m the Sudanese agitation but the situation :s outwardly calm and there have been no disturbances.34 words
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Article93 1924-09-17 16 London, Sept. 1. One of the morals the Times draws from the recent Hindu-Moslem collisions is that there exist cogent practical arguments m favour of the maintenance of the present system of communal representation. The paper says the British policy of furthering progress m India would fatally be93 words
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Article123 1924-09-17 16 London Aug. 29. Speaking at the Independent Labour Party Summer School at Cloughton on the necessity for reforms m India Sir Sankaran Nair advocated the strengthening of the Viceroy's executive council by the appointment to it of more Indians. He also advocated that the provincial council* should represent123 words
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Article249 1924-09-17 16 London, Aug. 29. The Times discussing the decision of the Bengal Legislative Council says that the issue was a test case affording the Council a crucial opportunity of proving their present fitness for the powers confided to th*»m and qualifications for extended authority at an early date.249 words
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Article43 1924-09-17 16 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Sept. 15. The report of the directors of Batang Padang Tin Dredging shows a profit <f $79,032. After deducting debit balance on profit and loss account of 30J6 the balance of $42,901 is available. SSi43 words
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Article48 1924-09-17 16 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, September 15. A mass meeting of Indians held m the Town Hall, under the auspices of the United Indian Association, Mr. C. D. Aheame presiding, has decided to elect a committee to collect funds for the South Indian flood relief.48 words
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Article51 1924-09-17 16 w Mr. R. D. Pringle, of the National Council V.M.C.A., who was the pioneer and first secretary of the Singapore V.M.C.A., is now m Georgetown, British Guiana, and recently delivered a Jecture there on Malays and Malaya m genera], which was interesting m its terms and much appreciated by the51 words
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Article512 1924-09-17 16 GOVERNMENT'S POLICY. Genuine Desire to Save Sikhs. Ambala. Aug. 29. Important observations bearing on the Sikh question were made by the Governor of the Punjab to-day m reply to an address of Sikh Jagirdhars and ZatmirMars m view of recent events m connection with Nankhana Sahib and512 words
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Article286 1924-09-17 16 The following action was taken at a meeting of Committee No. 3 held on Sept. 10th: Decided that the provision of side-walks by covering roadside drains is not advisable, but that the provision of side-tables where width allows on newly constructed roads should be kept m view, but286 words
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Article60 1924-09-17 16 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Sept. 15. In the Supreme Court, before Mr. Justice Whitley, Mr. Rhodes, on behalf of Alagoo Sundram, moved that a writ mandamus be issued by the magistrate, Mr. Forrer, against the detective, Rayappen. for Criminal trespass and assault. The Judge made an60 words
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Article791 1924-09-17 16 A PEASANT IN asjsssg Sketch of the Russian V r^^ The President sf the c,. ritlV I Committee of the Union j. personality. Born of a Tver, later a worker In the i never having placed a p u litu v educated he has tak.n spoa hi m^ t^eM.G. - 791 words
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Article52 1924-09-17 16 During 1923 the Public Work- Dea**ment spent $4,592,315, compared 9* $2,528,248 m 1918. Of the former sun.. which is lower than the total extendi ot 1922, $1,480,903 was spent m Singapore on buildings and miscellaneous works, a $293,739 on roads, streets, bridges an canals. Personal emoluments account? for a sum52 words