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Title Section21 1924-09-24 193 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS, SEPTEMBER 2i, 1924. NO. 1,93821 words
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Article213 1924-09-24 193 ISAM PACE. ne^s' Birthday 193 irbance 193 Ufetei Inm 193 r Watchdog 11)4 ramber's Vote 194 War 194 ..merits ihe Week 194 Om War 194 Indignant 195 h \M) IOLRT NEWS. r. dents 197 197, 9, 200, 2 eery Case 198 disturbances 198 fxmi ft* Rubber Offence 200 -Var*213 words
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Article61 1924-09-24 193 Si f'ttmber 22. f*=« 4 n.s 2J4 5-32 Jtnur.d 24 1-16 '■•ute c!>d]ts 3 m.s. 2.4 19-32 r < mand 5•0 days 54 land 900 r. t. im 1 p rkcr.jr. demand 3H p.c. Prem. J**»ham». cemand 127 »4 -•n. demand 138 S B Ckok, tiemand 9 gNWi Bank61 words
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Article58 1924-09-24 193 the District Court yesterday, a ady named Son? Wan Sen an action against An* Kiang Hee ■••tenance. Mr. Pillai, when the case mentioned before His Honour yesterv. raised the Objection that no marriage at all because it reform style of republican Afttr hearing Mr. Laycock for »»tit the District Judge58 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article82 1924-09-24 193 BAXTER.— At the European HosDita!, Kuala Lumpur, on the 14th instant, to Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Baxter, a son. ELLIOT. At Petaling. on the 14th instant, to Mr. and Mr?. T. C. Elliot, a son. CHIA. At .no. 15 Everton Road, Singapore, on September 18, 1924, to Mr.82 words
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Obituary128 1924-09-24 193 WOOD.— On Aug. 21st., at 12, St. Matthew's Gardens, Sarth Jane, widow of H^nry William Wood, late director of Adamson, Giltillan Co., Ltd. HALL. On September 10th. at the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, Edith Kate, beloved wife of Charles William Hi. I Also MaTy, daujrht r of the above,128 words
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Article275 1924-09-24 193 By the mail which arrived from Home on Saturday, dates to Aujnust 28th were brought. Thi? weekly leaves by the P. and O. mail on Friday. H. H- the Sultan of Johore's Birthday on Wednesday has been celebrated in ar enthusiastic I.nanner. the celebrations lasting for several275 words
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Article172 1924-09-24 193 September 22. Tin 100 Tons $115. 3 Gambler 25.00 Pepper white 33.00 Pepper BJack ]8.00 FLake Tapioca 11.25 Pearl Sago Small 8.00 Copra 12.10 Copra Swndried 12.50 Rice, Rangoon white 275.00 Opium, Benares unt. 4,000 Rice Siam No. 1 for export 30.00 Rice, Siara No. 2 for export biO.OO172 words
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Article223 1924-09-24 193 Sept. 17. There will be general congratulations offered to His Highness Sir Ibrahim, Sultan of Johore, to-day, on the occasion of his birthday celebrations. His Highness, the eldest son ot the late Sultai; Abu Bakar whose memory is cherished both in Johore and here, is fiftyone years223 words
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Article524 1924-09-24 193 The Calcutta correspondent of the Daily Telegraph is presumably in a better position to judge of internal conditions in India than we are at this distance. We may perhaps however be excused for thinking that in taking the view that Hindu-Moslem enmity has now spread so widely524 words
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Article607 1924-09-24 193 Sept. 18. The decision of the Ulster Cabinet may now be regarded as precipitating action by the Imperial Government in connection with the implementing of clause 12 of the 1921 treaty. The difficulties on either side may be roughly summed up as follows: Ulster's contention is that607 words
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Page 193 Advertisements
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Advertisement114 1924-09-24 193 ♦o the "Singapore Fiee Prt^s" F from Europe to th Straitt the mail lines, a»e invited to send :ijrer :he name of their steamer and n Singapore. Copies will then o nruet them at various ports of call ":b*r* in Europe wishing detailed in -hares &c. can have a copy114 words
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Article636 1924-09-24 194 Sept. VJ. Some modification of view has evidently come over the Cabinet on the question of the enforcement of League decisions. This is apparent from the partially inspired opinions which appear in the cables as expressed in connection with the alleged provisions of the Geneva protocol. At636 words
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Article322 1924-09-24 194 Sept- -<>• Very cold comfort indeed for restrictionists, is the considered opinion 01 those members of the Chamber of Commerce who took the trouble to reply to the questionnaire issued by that body. Boiled down to its essentials it results that those who voted only favour the322 words
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Article323 1924-09-24 194 The Ckina news is as confusing now as it has ever been. It seems that the Chekiang army has succumbed to the lure of money and has parted asunder, some portions joining the Kiangsu army against which it was formerly fighting and the other part joining the southern,323 words
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Article751 1924-09-24 194 Sept. 22. The future of Wembley appears still to be undecided. A Reuter message received on Friday announced that, according to a member of the Empire Exhibition Executive, there is "no possible doubt that Wembley will carry on next year." An hour or so later another751 words
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Article392 1924-09-24 194 Sept. K It anything were ne« pose of the fantastic I JJ by the excitable S regarcKn* a plot by the PI Powers to divide China up > spheres of interest, it c «M in the evident and profoum ance of any of the Power, to m392 words
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Article212 1924-09-24 195 Xi LTtat harm is likely to come to am bold spirit v ho flogs a dead dog unless the dog has been dead a very ■g time. Mr. Asquith is therefore .juite safe in venting the fury of impassioned irony upon the Anjrlo-Russian Treaty, which some people at212 words
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101 1924-09-24 195 >ut noon on Friday, a gang of 15 armed Chinese marched in procession r High-st. in the direction of town. believed to be Teochews, were with long poles to which were atformidable looking spear-heads. •'Arable excitement was caused along •4 The gang made their101 words
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Article624 1924-09-24 195 RETURN OF H. H. THE SULTAN. Kuala Kanirsar En Fete, (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Kangsar, Sept. 12. For a long time past Perak has been preparing for the return from Europe of H. H. the Sultan, who arrived yesterday morning at Penang by the Morea, being met624 words
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Article898 1924-09-24 195 Kuala kanjisar, Sept. 13. Kuala Kargsar is this week at any rate qualifying: to appropriate Ipoh's title of The Hub. and Friday saw enormous crowds and excitement throughout the day. At 10 am. the address of welcome and congratulation was presented on the Polo Ground. Fortunately the898 words
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Article272 1924-09-24 195 The unprepossessing sight of a batiiy damaged taxi met the by no means astonished gaze of the writer the other day, while proceeding through one of the busiest paits of the town, says a correspondent The spectacle is one with which the inhabitants of Singapore are becoming272 words
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Article28 1924-09-24 195 His Highness the Sultan of Kelantan, accompanied by Dato Perdana Mentri and Dato Perwira Raja, returned to Singapore from his Java tour by the Melchior Treub yesterday morning.28 words
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OUR IRISH LETTER.
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Article903 1924-09-24 195 (From Our Own Correspondent). Dublin, August 19. The worst enemy which Ireland has at the moment is Mr. Eamon De Valera, the self-styled "President of the Irish Republic," who since his release from a very comfortable prison life has left no stone unturned to provoke public903 words
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Article19 1924-09-24 195 When the mail left England the Hon. Mr. John Mitchell and Mr?. Mitchell were taking the cure at Harrogate.19 words
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Article1935 1924-09-24 196 ON THE MOORS. FEATHER AND WEATHER. (From Our Own Correspondent Edinburgh, Aug. 20. Not for many years have there been so many sportsman on the Scottish moors as have been out since the Twelfth. It may be taken as a complete disproof of the statements made in various1,935 words
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Article43 1924-09-24 196 An order for the taxation of legal costs incurred in connection with the litigation arising out of the collision between the Straits Steamshio Company's steamer. Ranee, and the Siam Steam Navigation Company's Boribat last year was made in the Supreme Court yesterday afternoon.43 words
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Article1048 1924-09-24 196 CAUTIOUS HOSPITALITY. "The Eyes of One's Head." (Our Paris Correspondent). i'arK Although the seasides at which the Belgian populace disports itself are less attractive than the French variety, they have their points. True, none are wildly gay, except, perhaps, Ostende, into which a fair amount of amusement1,048 words
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Article497 1924-09-24 196 ASSOCIATION SEASON <> n^ (From Our Own Correspond, The Scott.H most depressing weather, rmii almost tropical intensity. r sensations, and while it i. indulge in prophecy, It m tvid **J J clubs who played the principal last years tournament will a ga n nent during the new campaVScotsman - 497 words
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Article386 1924-09-24 197 wires from Weltevreden on Sept. the Government have informed f Friedrich of Mecklenburg that .k-.isive objections against the ncesyion for the whole of north New Guinea. V; l.'.y was fishing in a sampan at Stlangor last week, when his which was protruding over the side aboveM.M. - 386 words
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Article85 1924-09-24 197 eral Chinese who were at i a rubber shed in Lorong 3- A, Monday afternoon, were killed vsult of the roof of the building nly icllapsjnj: and burying them Four other men were injured tiv removed to Tan Tock Seng idtnness of the collapse gave the85 words
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Article243 1924-09-24 197 strength of the Police Force in v at the tnd of last year, according »:■<. rt by the Inspector General of I placed en the table at the Council Monday, was 1619. 112 being complete the approved strength. irth includes 39 inspectors. The "ntingent numbered 319.243 words
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Article368 1924-09-24 197 ALLEGED CONSPIRACY TO MURDER TOWKAY. The trial of the two Straits-born Chinese, Wan Boon Seng and Wee Kim Chuan, on a charge of abet.nent of murder, the allegation being that they conspired together to cause the death of a well-known towkay, Wee Kim Toon, commenced at the Singapore368 words
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Article160 1924-09-24 197 The following action \sas taken by Committee Xo. 4 at a meeting held on 12th September. Decided to inform the F.M.S.R. that the Commissioners do not object to the existence of advertisements on the bridges at Orchard Road and River Valley Road, provided such advertisements are rot of160 words
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Article270 1924-09-24 197 In the annual report on the Strain Settlements Volunteer Forces, dated February this year, which was laid on the table at the meeting of the Legislative Council on Monday, Major General Sir Neill Malcolm refers to a marked improvement all round in efficiency in respond to the270 words
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Article64 1924-09-24 197 The Bangkok Times regrets to learn of the death of Mr. S. Drost of the staff of the East Asiatic Co. Ltd., Siam, which took place at Colombo from typhoid fever. Mr. Drost went on home leave by the Selandia at the beginning of August, and was taken ill on64 words
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Article303 1924-09-24 197 Report of Committee. We have received the following report, signed by the Chairman and honorary secretaries of the Committee appointed in connection with the fund organised for the relief of sufferers in the Pulau Tekong Fire:— At a meeting held at the Chinese Protectorate on303 words
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Article456 1924-09-24 197 SLNGEI BAGAN R UBBER. The fourteenth report of the directors to the shareholders, which will be submitted at the annual meeting on Sept. 24th. at Chartered Bank Chambers, states, inter alia: The net profit for the period after making due provision for depreciatif>ii. amounts to £49.686.97, to which has to456 words
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Article150 1924-09-24 197 Alleged to have gathered sums of money to the extent of nearly $2,000 from peoole whom he had deceived into believing that he was a Municipal Officer, a MohamedMn named Sultan Ibrahim alias Mohamed bi*i Xoordin was charged before Mr. Sennet t in the Second Police Court150 words
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Article685 1924-09-24 197 ARTIFICIAL POSITION OF THE INDUSTRY. The annual general meeting of Nyalas Rubber Estates was held at French Bank Buildings yesterday. The Chairman, MrKoh San Hin, presided, and there were also present the Hon'ble Mr. Tan Cheng Lock, Mr. Lee Chim Tuan, and Mr. C. V. Bailey (for685 words
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Article134 1924-09-24 197 The Chinese driver of a motor lorry wos charged in the Second Police Court yesterday, at the instance of Court Inspector Meredith, with causing: grievous hurt by a rash act, to wit, knocking down a man in Geylanp the previous afternoon. The complainant was still in hospital ye.vterday134 words
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Article107 1924-09-24 197 A full grown tigress was brought into the Taiping police station on Friday for reward and was viewed by Mr. J. Kennedy, 0.C.P.D., Larut. It was shot at Batu Kurau by one Pandak, who was out hunting with three other Malays and came across the tigress eating a wild pig.Ex - 107 words
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Article1256 1924-09-24 198 Although they were unable to force a result against the S.R.C. on Friday in the semi-final the strength which the Pegasus displayed must necessarily make them favourites for the Singapore Cup, particularly as the S.C.C.'s performance against the Malays on Monday was by no means good. It is1,256 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article73 1924-09-24 198 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept 16. The Kampong Kuantan tennis tournament was very successful, despite much rain, on the final day. Kleinman won the open singles for the third successive year, beating Johnstone in the final by 6 o, 6 l, after defeating Young 673 words
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Article33 1924-09-24 198 [Reuter's Service.] London, Sept. 15. First League: Birmingham 1, Notts County 0. Blackburn 3. Liverpool 1. Preston 1, Cardiff 3. Scottish League: Hearts 1, Rangers 2. Hibernian 2, Celtic 3.33 words
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Article80 1924-09-24 198 The following cards were returned in the men's monthly medal September 1924. Fifty cards were taken out: I. S. Law 88 18 70 G. B. Kellagher 81 10 71 Capt. Shackel 83 10 73 E. W. P. Fulcher 89 >6 73 G. B. Anderson 83 9 7480 words
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148 1924-09-24 198 S INGAPORE CRICKET TOURNAMENT AVERAGES. Batting. The following have completed three or mere innings and have an average of 20 or over: Bowling. The following have taken 10 or more wickets at a cost of 15 runs or under apiece: N.B.— S.C.C.— Singapore Cricket Club. g.R.C. Singapore Recreation Club. L.U.148 words
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Article13 1924-09-24 198 Reuter's Service. London, Sept. 16. Scottish League: Clyde 1, Clydebank 1.13 words
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Article52 1924-09-24 198 Reuter's Service. London, Sept. 16. In a match between the champion county and the Rest the latter won by an innings and 124 runs. Yorkshire made 166 and the Re^t 524 for eight wickets declared. Woolley made 202 and Chapman 74. Together they scored 50 in52 words
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Article21 1924-09-24 198 [Reuter's Service.] Oudtshoorn. Sept. 16. The British Rugby team defeated the Southwestern District by 12 to 6.21 words
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Article414 1924-09-24 198 News was received on Sunday of the death, after only twenty-four hours illness at Wellington, India, of Mrs. Kenneison, wife of Mr. E. J. Kenneison, of Batu Caves. Penang was the wettest Settlement in the Colony during 1923, the rainfall being 3,443 m.m. compared with 1,981.50414 words
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Article251 1924-09-24 198 Two Years' Imprisonment For Accused. Judgment was delivered by Mr. Pryd»\ District Judge, yesterday in the ca«e against the Chinese on charges of housebreaking and theft preferred against him as the result of the recent theft of $700 from a safe in the Bank of Communication?. After251 words
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Article197 1924-09-24 198 Armed Robbery in New Bridge-Rd. Shortly after midnight on Tuesday a disturbance was caused at a coffee stall in New Bridge-road. A Teochew, armed with a long and formidable looking knife, held up a Chinese and snatching his watch out of his pocket made away with it. The197 words
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Article576 1924-09-24 198 H. H. the SrLTAV S KET l RN Conclusion of the Fe*t.vu,,. (From Our u Kuala Kan^ ar> s The celebrations in honour of M K ness return have come to an Kuala Kangsar is now settling aratory to settling down. Satulri ing- saw the water >puns, ofKOH-I-NOOR - 576 words
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Article161 1924-09-24 198 MISS WHITE'S S CHOOL. The little pupils of M>s Whu- Eu rean Preparatory School wen- B for a very entertainir.g display the Y.M.C.A. Hall yesterday after the occasion of their annual priz< The programme of pianoforte solos. injET. dancing: and recitations, concludii with a charming musical sketch. well-chosen one. carried161 words
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Article68 1924-09-24 198 Mr. A. S. Jelf, accompanied by H« arrived i n Penancr on Sunday from epore by the Kalyan. On Tuesday the local authorities fff the arrest of a Chinese who is have committed criminal breach of I as a servant in respect of a twa* 0 o of rice and68 words
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Article921 1924-09-24 199 ALLEGED ABETMENT OF MURDER. The trial, on charges of abetment of niunkr. of the two Straits-born Chinese, \flTan Boon Seng: and Wee Kim Chuan. was :nued before the Chief Justice. Sir Walter Shaw, and a special jury in the IsriM Court yesterday, Mr. Whitley, D.P.P. proMX-utine. and the921 words
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Article793 1924-09-24 199 BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS. Yesterday was the fifty-first anniversary of the birth of His Highne3s Sir Ibrahim. Sultan of Johore, D.K., S.P.M.J., G.C. M.G., K.8.E., and the auspicious event was made the occasion of celebrations throughout the State, which will continue until Sunday, when they will be brought to793 words
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Article1906 1924-09-24 199 IHE HARBOUR BOARD'S ACTIVITIES. (Special). There are many human likenesses about a sh.p, the sailor will tell you out of the depths of his experience of his vessel's behaviour during the vagaries she encounters in the course of her passage across the oceans, but in the confines of1,906 words
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Article41 1924-09-24 199 Mr. G. C.Davies of the F.M.S. Education Department, Taiping, left for Home by the Kalyan on long leave. Mr. G. A. Howard, of Yam Seng Estate, Taipinsr, also left for Home by the same vessel. He will return in December. S.E.S.E. - 41 words
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Article273 1924-09-24 200 ANOTHER BIG THRASHING. [Router's Service.] Meadowbrook, Sept. 16. In the second polo test match America beat England by 14 goals to 5. Meadowbrook, Sept. 16. In England's team for to-day's polo test match Phipps-Hornby replaces Hurndall. The dropping of Hurndall for to-day's test match has caused considerable surprise273 words
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Article317 1924-09-24 200 A feature of the play, says the Malay Mail, dealing- with the Kampohg Kuantan tournament, was the ease with which Kleinman, for the third successive year, carried the open singles event. In the extra round he did not really extend himself against Young who, thanks317 words
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Article291 1924-09-24 200 Padang Clubs Draw. The friendly encounter between the BJLC, and the* S.C.C. on the Padang yesterday afternoon resulted in a draw of two goalf all. Some very keen play was witnessed and the match, the first to brin£ together the two Padang Clubs this season, was in every way291 words
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Article821 1924-09-24 200 Mr. Lee Warner, of the M-alayan Civil Service, arrived in Bangkok on the 9th instant by mail train. Mr. I. A. Shipway, Assistant Traffic Manager, Railways, Ipoh, has gone on a week's leave to Taiping. Mr. Bidnell, Traffic Inspector, Ipoh, is acting in his place. Mr.821 words
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Article840 1924-09-24 200 ALLEGED ABETMENT OF MURDER. "What News: Dead or Alive? n When the trial of the two Straits-born Chinese, Wan Boon Seng and Wee Kim Chuan, oti charges of abetment of murder was resumed before the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, and a special jury in the Assize Court840 words
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Article88 1924-09-24 200 The F.M.S. Court of Appeal sat on Monday morning at Ipoh. Mr. Justice Sproule, Acting Chief Judicial Commissioner, F.M.F. presided and had with him the Hon. Mr. Justice McCabe Reay and the Hon. Mr. Justice P. A. F. David. The only matter before the court was the appeal of the88 words
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Article209 1924-09-24 200 VOTING ON Qi ESTION NAIRF Singapore \<». from The Times of Ceylon, o f St* publishes a telegram receive i Singapore correspondent ?lvirir J' of the voting: on an offieia on rubber restriction »ued to tht of the Singapore Chamber „f r Why news of209 words
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251 1924-09-24 200 In the District Court ye~i.-niay afternoon Mr. Pryde fined To. Bag H< »;k. the Chinese rubber factory ownei >:■■ offence apainst tho Rubber ReOrdinance. Mr. Freeman, a Rubbe' Restriction Officer, told the Court tha went to the defendant'.- factory off Balestier Road on251 words
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Article232 1924-09-24 200 The Pr.-sbytery MM Prinsep Street Church M W 17th instant, from 9 a.m. an interval for tiffin. Th« R< I Tian is moderator, or "pr; 1 for the current year.. ciated the missionary Cl poachers and NpmMfltaf the congregations in B State of Johore. Pr worship and232 words
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Article110 1924-09-24 201 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce ftribkcf Association held its 673rd. auction Vnlay. September 17th, a* which there i atalopued 1,207,763 lbs. f 539.18 tons; _-.464 lbs.; 325.20 tons; Sold > lbs.; _^7.50 tons. Spot. it.n Is. 2V*d. m T«i 26% cte. PRICES REALIZED. Kihhrd Smoked Sheet Cents Per110 words
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Article437 1924-09-24 201 Singapore, Sept. 17. :r»>p of £20 during the week in the t f Tin has naturally had a weakinjr effect in the share market, and with tYw exceptions all Tin shares have eased price and buyers are scarce. Tho r Market, in spite of a firmer price437 words
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184 1924-09-24 201 the police are not re^ ivdlcsa "f Uw I «»f trouble with Um lartre atH which are a:u;u-t«d to boxing m Singapore mi indicated at sitting of the Licensing Mr. Pryde. tho District Judge, r, Messrs E. S. Manasseh. A. P. J. M. Si me.184 words
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Article157 1924-09-24 201 SERIOUS FLOODS IN TOKIO. (By Courtesy of the Nanyo Nichi Nichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, Sept. 17. Tokio citizens were visited by a terrible calamity last night, when a violent storm caused a big flood in and outside the city. 43,000 houses are reported to have been submerged, and eight157 words
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Article272 1924-09-24 201 Among a crop of rather disquieting rumours that reach us from Johore, says the Straits Echo, is one to the effect that when Mr. G. A. Hereford, who has been acting as General Adviser to that slightly backward native State, completes the nine months' leave which was272 words
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Article236 1924-09-24 201 At daybreak on the morning of Sept- 10th, a tiger was seen at Tanjong Kapur, a quarter of the Trengganu town densely crowded with Malay houses. It made its way through the kampongs and gardens to Ka-.npong Kolam, "jumping" several high fences on the way.236 words
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Article144 1924-09-24 201 The lawyer living in the Tapan Swang district of Bangkok, says the Bangkok Times, who recently got into trouble on three counts, has now successfully surmounted two of them. He was charged with being in possession of a firearm without a licence; but he was able to144 words
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Article27 1924-09-24 201 Dato Muda Panplima Kinta, who returned from England with H. H. The Sultan, is making a short stay in Ipoh before proceeding: to Kuala Lumpur, his headquarters.27 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article57 1924-09-24 201 [Reuter's Service.] London, Sept. 17. The latest French sporting prodigy is the fifteen year old Mademoiselle Shnone Thion D-elachaume, who won the British girls golf championship at Stoke Poges by defeating Miss Dorothy Pearson, St. Andrew's, 4 and 3. Mile Simone's brilliance in the preliminary rounds earned her57 words
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Article25 1924-09-24 201 [Reuter's Service.] London, Sept. 17. First League results are: Leeds 1, Everton 0; Manchester City 2, Arsenal 0; Newcastle 4, West Ham 1.25 words
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Article123 1924-09-24 201 At the annual general meeting of the Chinese Swimming Club held on Sunday last the following were elected officers for the ensuing year:—President Mr. Cheong Koon Seng; Vice Presidents, Messrs. Seow Poh Leng, Lim Seow Kiew and Khoo 800 Gay; Hon. Treasurer, Mr. Lee Chin Koon; Hon.123 words
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Article544 1924-09-24 201 Mr. St- V. B. Down, who has been somewhat seriously ill in the Grange Hospital, Kuching, is now well on the way to complete recovery. Mr. A- A. Rennie has been appointed Treasurer of Sarawak and Clerk of the Council Negri on the retirement of Mr. G. C. Gillan on544 words
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Article676 1924-09-24 201 Mr. J. I. Miller has been appointed District Officer, Bukit Mertajam. Mr. V. W. W. S. Purcell has been appointed a Police Magistrate for Singapore. The State of Kelantan advanced £52,500 to the Duff Development Co. during 1923. Second Lieut. G. S. Carver (Reserve of Officers,676 words
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Article91 1924-09-24 201 Week End Transport Arrangements 20th and 21st. "A" Coy.— One bus leaves Cricket Club at 2 p.m. to-day for Seletar, proceeding via Stevens-Rd., and Thompson Road. "A" Coy.— One bus leaves Drill Hall a 7 a.m. on Sunday for Seletar. Eurasian Coy. Two buses will leave Drill91 words
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Article1434 1924-09-24 202 ABETMENT OF MURDER TRIAfc. Accused Discharged. At the continued hearing of the abetment of murder trial before the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, and a special jury at the Assizes yesterday, the evidence of two Malay witnesses was recorded and also the evidence of Wan Boon Chwee, a1,434 words
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Article202 1924-09-24 202 The following action was taken at a meeting of Committee No. 5 held on Sep:. 16th: Reported that the following tende-s have been received for the construction of the pipeline on Singapore Island for the Johore Water Scheme: 1. Fogden Brisbane and Co. $606,795.15; 2. United Enir;neers Ltd.202 words
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Article160 1924-09-24 202 Peking Chamber's Opinion. After taking a canvass among: its members the Peking Chamber of Commerce has passed on its findings to the President and Premier on the subject of the best use to which the remitted Boxer indemnities might be put. According to the Chamber, it is160 words
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Article967 1924-09-24 202 Quicquid agunt hominet nottri e§t farrago Libelli JurenmL "Do good by stealth and blush to find it fame/* The Topicist would not believe, ordinarily, that the Chamber of Commerce could blush about anything it ever did and he has also heard the question raised at times967 words
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Article381 1924-09-24 202 HAILAIAND^EMBA( ODkNW The Chai Lai vs. Lembaoo nigrht was splendid. The fir t a sensationable affair k Und was driven to a neulrsi and kept there by U mWo r him with every thing he posj^ the sound of the p,njr In th round however, Cha, Ul did mo381 words
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Article109 1924-09-24 202 kuala Lumpur ampaign Three wards at tt >■ U Kuala Lumpur, providing ao for 150 patient-, ha\. special treatment <>f fllinfif Pfci cured of the opium habit Th constantly full.* an. i treated since May 22. were admitted. Admission is tUfttotd by the Selan^ror Anti-Opu S both109 words
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Article37 1924-09-24 202 Chief Detective In>: terday conducted an < -nqi: Bourne, the OttWMT, the recent murder tf st»eet. It will bt >• man was stabbed in the b«* nese and died. Tv resred shortly* after I vv placed in the dock.37 words
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Article778 1924-09-24 203 •rrKTERDATS RESULTS IN KUALA LUMPUR, White Wins Great Race. rgg annual A. A. A. Championships of Malaya commenced yesterday telegraphs our special reprefr,,m Kuala Lumpur, where this ar s meting is being held. Thtre was a large attendance. After ,d rain during the week, there was btatj >hower778 words
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Article39 1924-09-24 203 TV (i*ath took place at the General Hos1'enang, on Tuesday morning, of the father Francois Auguste Auve, Parish f the Church of St. Anthony, Nibong after a protracted illness. He was ™'"> in i860 and arrived in the Colony in39 words
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Article731 1924-09-24 203 Dr. D. T. Skeen, acting Medica) Officer, Ferak, is visiting Ipoh. Mr. J. Theseira has been appointed Financial Assistant, Upper Perak. Mr. Strivens and family, of Batu Lang estate, left for Home on Tuesday by the Sarpedon. Sir Lionel Woodward, Chief Judicial Commissioner, F.M.S., was staying731 words
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Article39 1924-09-24 203 An F.M.S. Government communique records with deep regret the death of His Highness Mohamed Jemalulalam, K.C.M.G., Sultan of Brunei, which took place suddenly on Friday afternoon, September 19th. The cause of death was malaria.39 words
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Article1255 1924-09-24 203 SINGAPORE WINS CHAMPIONSHIP. Mills Remains Premier Athlete. (By Our Own Representative.) The annual A.A.A. Championships of British Malaya, which came to a close on Saturday afternoon, were a triumph over the very unfavourable weather conditions which prevailed on both days of the meeting. Despite necessarily late starts on1,255 words
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Article336 1924-09-24 203 Prominent New Zealanders Disqualified. Sydney, Aug. 11. The greatest turf sen^ sation in years has been caused by the disqualification for twelve months, by the stipendiary stewards who officiated at Canterbury Park last Saturday, of F- D. Jones, New Zealand's leading trainer, and M. McCarten, who last336 words
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98 1924-09-24 203 Sydney, Sept. 20. Charles Paddon won the world's sculling championship by twelve lengths. The race was decided on the Wcodburn course on Richmond River over three and one eighth miles. Paddon was favourite at 4-1 on. Major Goodsell looked like giving the champion a hard go,98 words
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Article161 1924-09-24 203 The first annual dinner of the Sarawak Association was held in the Oak Room at the Trocadero Restaurant, on the evening of the 9th July, when some 35 Members were present. Previous to the dinner a meeting of the Association was held. H.II. the Tuan Muda was in161 words
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Article1322 1924-09-24 204 SPELLING EDUCATION. Educated men need not be unduly perturbed by the news that the Spelling Reform Association has got on the soft side of the Minister for Education, Mr. Tievelyan, and that mighty changes on English orthography ere impending in consequence. Naturally a Labour minister is effusively sympathetic towards aJOCK - 1,322 words
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Article255 1924-09-24 204 Singapore, Sept. 18. During the past week we have had a strong; and active market, and prices have reached the highest level for the last six months. Spot and near-by rubber has again been in chief demand, and the prem.um for forward positions has considerably decreased.255 words
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Article170 1924-09-24 204 The directors' report, to be presented at the annual meeting at Hongkong Bank Chambers on September 27th., states, inter alia: The profit for the year is $25.451.85, to which must be added the amount brought forward from last year $14,217.94, making a total of $39 669.82; which170 words
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Article121 1924-09-24 204 Earthquake in Tokio. (By Courtesy of the Nanyo Nichi Nichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, Sept. 18. A severe earthquake, but weaker than that of January 15, visited Tokio twice today, at 10 a.m. and at jioon. The Marunouchi building has sustained damage. The centre of the trouble is established121 words
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Article856 1924-09-24 204 S.C.C. DRAW WITH MALACCA. An Unexciting Match. The weather was fortunately favourable for cricket on Saturday, when Malacca were the visitors of the S.C.C, previous indications being none too promising. Malacca won the toss and elected to field. Riches and Livock opened for the S.C.C. and Westerhout and Fisher856 words
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Article79 1924-09-24 204 <fr The smoking- concert organised by the Old Raffles Boys and which was held in the Raffles School tiffin-shed on Friday night last was quite, a success. The shed was transformed into a most becoming 1 concert hall and well decorated with flag_s and lanternsThe programme was much enjoyed by79 words
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Article593 1924-09-24 204 Good Attendance and S«,it Although the wet weather dn week rendered the ground v Johore Sky Meeting held under tt'' pice- of the Royal Polo Club on rh successful meeting, both from H and the racing points of view tk was soft in place,, hut the as593 words
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Article96 1924-09-24 204 Colony Defeated. The polo match arranged by the Johore Polo Club, Malay State? vs. < was played off on Friday and res a win for the States by 4—3. Consider the state of the ground, the paoe fast, and a very successful first <h' really grave the States the96 words
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Article18 1924-09-24 204 Renter's Service. Omborne, Sept. 1&. The All Blacks defeated Cornwall by points to nil.18 words
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Article37 1924-09-24 204 T. Meghan, the international and < half-back, died on Aupr. 18 at St. Geoi Hospital after many weeks' illness. He r Fuffered from a disease which puzzlrd doctors. One of the symptoms was para sis.37 words
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Article738 1924-09-24 205 A BUSY WEEK-END. Two Wins for *'Polly." .Kings of the Club were carried _r. the week-end with unfailing: re- wmi th« Polly scored two wins, •he final of the June Trophies, and the I up. 7«e Saturday afternoon race found eleven facing the starter at 3 p.m. and M*\738 words
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Article29 1924-09-24 205 Capetown, Sept. 20. Africa defeated the British Pet team in the fourth and final test M to 9. The British have not won a ten match.29 words
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Article13 1924-09-24 205 London, Sept. 20. All Blacks beat Somerset by 6 to13 words
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1549 1924-09-24 205 PUBLIC FAVOURS PROPOSAL. WHERE THE EXHIBITION FAILS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 28. Everyone at Wembley is just now wondering whether the Exhibition will be open next year. The general opinion is that if it is not open in its present form1,549 words
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Article228 1924-09-24 205 MUCH DAMAGE CAUSED. Very considerable damage, the extent of which it is difficult to estimate, was caused by a fire which broke out early yesterday morning in a godown in Havelock Road, occupied by Messrs. Joo Bee and Company, and containing large quantities of copra and other produce.228 words
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Article115 1924-09-24 205 An Indian store-keeper employed at the Government Printing Office, appeared in the Supreme Court yesterday as defendant to a judgment debtor summons in connection with which it was stated by counsel for the chetty creditor, that he still owed $-109. The defendant was a co-debtor with H. P. Trewin. formerly115 words
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Article905 1924-09-24 205 On another page, says Saturday's Malay Mail, we give extracts from the Times of Ceylon which will cause utter amazement in this country. That paper has interviewed "a well-informed Penang rubber merchant," who incidentally is not named, and learned from him that there is in Malaya a vigorous905 words
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Article36 1924-09-24 205 Colonel F. E. Spencer. Officer Commanding Straits Settlements Volunteer Force, arrived at Penang on Friday from Singapore via Belawan (Deli) by the motorship Mijer in connection with G.O.C's inspection of the P. and P.W.V.C. on Sunday.36 words
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Article672 1924-09-24 206 A HOLE IN THE WALL. (From Our Own Correspondent). Paris, Aug. 20. Cobblers ever are industrious, for— as the copybook says—" Tis their nature to." Perhaps in some countries they are more industrious than in others. The Paris cobblers, for example, probably work harder and more continuously672 words
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Article188 1924-09-24 206 The Soviet sloop Vorovski, flying a flag seldom seen in these parts, arrived in Singapore on her way to Vladivostock at about 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon and proceeded alongside the wharf at Tanjor.g Pagar, from where she will proceed to the outer roads before leaving for Vladivostock.188 words
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Article29 1924-09-24 206 Mr. W. W. Coultas has gone on a visit of inspection to Puket and Renong, and will not be back at Singora till towards the middle of next month.29 words
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Article960 1924-09-24 206 PEGASUS WIN CUP SEMI-FINAL. Backed by an army of supporters armed with everything from the ship's bell to rattles and a pair of bellows, the Pegasus footballers marched out on to the Stadium ground yesterday afternoon for their replay in the semi-final of the Singapore Cup Competition against the960 words
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Article139 1924-09-24 206 HONOURING PERAK'S SULTAN. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, Sept. 16. Perak was en fete during the week-end in honour of the Sultan's return. His Highness brought out two first-class polo ponies, which, it is believed, cost £250 each. He umpired in a match between Perak Club Europeans and139 words
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Article41 1924-09-24 206 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, Sept. 16. The King of Siam, during his visit, w 11 stay two days in Ipoh, the Station Hotel being reserved for a party of sixty en Sept. 23rd. and 24th.41 words
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382 1924-09-24 206 The -Malaria Danger. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. 17. Dr. Gray presided over a large gathering- of member? and visitors at the Caledonia Club at the general meeting of the Malay Peninsula Agricultural Association, at which Mr. A. S. Jelf, Controller of Labour, addressed the382 words
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Article169 1924-09-24 206 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Sept. 17. Mr. C. Ward-Jackson, Secretary of the Planters' Association of Malaya, has cabled the Times of Ceylon in connection with their interview en the subject of restriction, with a "well-inormed" Penang merchant, saying that nothing is known here of169 words
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Article94 1924-09-24 206 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penan*, Sept. 22. The General Officer Commanding the Troops inspected the Penan*? and Province Wellesley Volunteers yesterday, who were assisted by St. TTiUISchool Ca,le ts in :rvintr^ h. scheme in the vicinity of A a proved I^SL^VV posin? forces BMM to jfrmv Th plantation94 words
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Article45 1924-09-24 206 (From Our Own •'♦'nan^. s A meetm P/ f oM Xaviers Institution in Uhl I i Old burin', u >JN Chenp Ean was elected L^ Smith, and Mr. Lim Fu Toh and a committee was also elected were passed with a slight45 words
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Article148 1924-09-24 206 (From Our Own Correspondent.) lp«»h. Sept •>•» Society circles in Perak m4 sJl^ were deeply interested in t h,- weZr which took place at 4 o'clock evening of Marpery, daughter «,f Mrs. Herbert Cooper leading IViak rec dents, and Mr. John Walwyn B ber of a148 words
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Article48 1924-09-24 206 (From Our Own Corresponds lpnh. S*"pt. 22 The Kinp of Siam ha> accepted an invitation by the Perak hine>e tt I pardn party on Wednesday afternoon at Ipr.'r. He will bf received here feMMtMV nirtt by the Sultan <-f Perak and thf He-idem.48 words
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Article238 1924-09-24 206 Japan's New Minster For I'ra. (By Courtesy of tin Nany. N Nithi Shlmbunsha.) Tokio. Sept. 2»l Mr. Yoshiaki Kiku.hi has been a:- Minister for Japan at Prague. Japan and Chinese Situation. A Pro-Chili campaign, amonp a circle the Foreigrn Office and Seiyn par becoming- powerful. Uneasiness o f238 words
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Article74 1924-09-24 206 In the- Supreme Gfart ft***** ternoon mention w.as madt Justice. Sir Walter Shaw, of a judj: debtor summons taken out by the Bar. Communications apainst two Chint-t tors. Moh Him Senp and Moh Pen^r Sc-nc. the amount of the debt bein* $540,000^ R. Pagre who appeared on74 words
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Article57 1924-09-24 206 The Rt. Rev. Bishop Perros left Banek^ for Saipon on September 11th. by Maurice Lonp, to conduct the ordm»t»«* of clergymen. The Bishop of S*i*ron been ordered home t o undergo an op^ tion, and Bishop Perros was a^ed officiate in his absence. The Bishop pects to return to Bangkok57 words
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Article5619 1924-09-24 207 [Reuter'? Service.] Simla, Sept. 15. Mr. Bray. Foreign Secretary, in a statenu in the Assembly, mentioned that 10 d m and Hindu* had been killed and \t, -It-ms and S Hindus wounded and three police wounded in the disturbances at K h:it on September 9th. and 10th. He i5,619 words
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Article72 1924-09-24 208 RESULT OF REASSESSMENT. We are officially informed that, ae a result of re-assessment in British Malaya, the total standard production for twelve rronthß commencing 1 Ist November 1923 m 246,901 tons: made up as follows: Straits Settlements 29,519; Federated Malay States 142.264; Unfederated Malay States 75,118 including an72 words
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Article87 1924-09-24 208 m In his health statement for the week ending Sept. 13th, the Municipal Health Officer records 223 deaths, and a death rate per mille of 30.13 compared with 22.97 in the corresponding week of last year. European deaths numbered two, Eurasian four, Chinese 161, mid Malay 42. The chief causes87 words
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Article83 1924-09-24 208 [Reutc-r's Service] To-day's Oil r.suh^^- F»r*t Division. Arsenal <jk*.« u Aston Villa Burnley 1, u e K Cardiff o. We* i; Everton 2, Bolt n Huddersfield 0. Blackburr Manchester City :i. Xcwcmst Notts County j. Preston i. Birmin, Sunderland 4 Tottcnhai Scottish I^ajjue. Aberdeen 3. OwtfM* Hearts 2,83 words
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Article59 1924-09-24 208 Naval Team w Eurav r ,t) T^o teams of ei^rht. tmm H V..S J.,. quois and the Eurasian Coni|. a ry %\r respectively, met in a friendly Bukit Timah range on Saturday There were matche< tmm the Hi, :;oq a 200 yards ranges and some g resulted in spite59 words
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Article49 1924-09-24 208 The result of the monthly medal f tember (bogey) is a win for F. C. S with a score of 1 down. The ball sweep for Saturdav w a > auc let ween I. G. Spode and F. V P. with a score of 1 down each.49 words
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Article16 1924-09-24 208 Ivondon, S*pt. i:{. Philadelphia. The Corlnthia-- ht* ,r. "Gentlemen of Philadelphia" Inil.16 words
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Article216 1924-09-24 208 CRICK ET. ley lon vs. M.C.C. The Times of Ceylon of Sept. l*th states: The Ali-Ceylon team to meet the M.C.C on October 4th will not be selected until the week-end, but on form displayed in recent matches it is possible to name thr following: fourteen player?- a- beinj from216 words
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150 1924-09-24 208 London. Sept. 13. An advance party of the M.«'.< for Australia, consisting of Freemai well, Whysall, Toone, the Mm Mrs. Hobbs. were given a quiet m** at St. Pancras this morning, when they left to join the steamer Ormonde at Tilbury Arthur Gilligan, H. D.150 words
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Article116 1924-09-24 208 In the Supreme Court yesterday t Chief Justice granted the motion if Laycock, on behalf of Mr. Mat Meyer, for judgment on a sUternei claim in which the plaintiff sought a claration that certain land owned b> defendant, Mr. M. E. Elias. *a- ynder mortgage and for an order that116 words