The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 25 February 1925
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section21 1925-02-25 113 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS, FEBRUARY 25, 1925. NO. 1960.21 words
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Article221 1925-02-25 113 LEADERS Le Matin's Balon 113 What Will Moscow Say? 113 The Balkan? in the News 114 The Test Matches 114 Prohibition Scandals 114 Th» Danger Point of Naval Reduction 114 < ir.nu-nt "f the Week 114 Thf Kind's Health Up CViliery Abuse 115 POLICE AM) COURT NEWS. Cheat inc221 words
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Article58 1925-02-25 113 Ftbruary 23. 2:4 ..;ul 2 4 1-32 dit~ 3 m.s. 2 1 17-32 I '.emand 55 1 days 57 a H ce, uomand 990 r. r. io4*i ft demand PC Prem. Yi ki.ham;.. demand 140 s demand 139% I -^.<k. demand 79*i Scverj-.jfr.. Bank Buy in? $*.54 Bank *>f58 words
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Article73 1925-02-25 113 Rev. \V. E. Horley. District Superin- M. E. Mission, has just returned I- i aflff accompanying: Bishop Titus in a tour of inspection in Sitiawan, .u:> pur, Seremban, and Malacca. H. C Baskfrville, the Acting Manathe Commercial Union Assurance <>i Ipoh, left there for Teiuk An- v. in re he73 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article65 1925-02-25 113 EBDEW-Jan. 2.1, at The Grove, Dulwich Village, to Nancy, wife of W. S. Ebden iMalayan Civil Service), daughter. WEBB At Kuala Lumpur on the 16th instant to Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Webb of New Rompin Estate, a son. CARTWRIGHT.— At the European Hospital Kuala Lumpur on 14th instant65 words
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Obituary24 1925-02-25 113 AINGEIL— Jan. l:>th. at Billion on-M. mlip, Charles Michael Bruce, only son cf Douglas and Maijcfk Atagtr, oi Kuala Luuipur, aged lu months.24 words
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Article195 1925-02-25 113 Data* up to Jan. 29th were brought by the mail which arrived here on Saturday. Feb. 21st. This weokly leaves to-morrow by the P. and O. steamer Kashmir. Little Chang* in the price of tin can be recorded during the week, and business in tin shares has195 words
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Article214 1925-02-25 113 February 23. Tim 125 Tons Gambler 9K nn IVPP< r hltC on n Pepper Black 2 0.50 Flake Tapioca 7§q I'.'irl S;iko Small 8 50 Copra IL3O Copra Sundried jj gQ (»p:;.;r.. B««<,refl unt. 00 Rice, Liang Hin Chan Maik Blue Ba«l« (Old) 375 Rice, Liani* Hin Chan Mark214 words
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Article92 1925-02-25 113 The silent flood is the latest menace to Ipoh, says Saturday's T. O. M. At midnight yesterday although it had been fine ince the afternoon the banks cf the Kinta river suddenly overflowed into the nearby streets and several road junctions were under water. Crowds who had gone over dry92 words
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Article884 1925-02-25 113 Feb. 18. The main fault about le Matin's newspaper diplomacy is that it is founded on a series of errors. This French paper attributes to Mr. Chamberlain and M. Herriot a desire to find a way out of the "security" question which is involved in the Geneva884 words
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Article646 1925-02-25 113 Feb. 19. The Conservative Government has been, as the Americans would say, pretty slick in abandoning the nonpossumus attitude it adopted, when, flushed with a victory largely contributed to by Russian egotism and IvJr. MacDonald's mismanagement, it roundly declared that it would have no truck with646 words
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Page 113 Advertisements
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Advertisement122 1925-02-25 113 r.b.rs to ihe "Singapore K.ee Pnas* turning from Europe to th Strait* the m> :1 lines, are invited to send I M|f| thf name of their 3teamer anJ w in SinK'rtpo e. Copies will thery t-.I to mo»-t them at various pc.ut of c-.K n ll Kurope wishing detaili"! in122 words
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Article431 1925-02-25 114 Feb. 20. International disputes in Europe having for the moment become rtther dull and depressed, it was always open to the Balkans to keep things moving. The attempt to do this in Albania failed since the revolt there appears to have been so efficiently carried431 words
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Article322 1925-02-25 114 It" there has been one particular characteristic of the Test matches between the M.C.C. and Australia this time, it has been the generous leception given to the English players and the hearty way in which their efforts have been applauded by the great cricketing crowds down under.322 words
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Article457 1925-02-25 114 Feb. 21. The accounts of the treatment accorded to the crew of the British ship Majorie Bachman and the way in which the Prohibition agents dealt with the capture, appear to us likely to be correct in the main. Whilst we do not uphold any organised attempt by457 words
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365 1925-02-25 114 We do not anticipate much success for the latest proposal of the United States for the further limitation of Naval armaments and that because the proposal distinctly rules out any question of reduction of land armaments. The result of that of course is that365 words
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Article859 1925-02-25 114 Feb. 23. The Government has found it necessary to make several statement* in regard to the policy it propose> to pursue about the Geneva security protocol. It had previously announced that it could make no statement until it knew the views of the Dominions. The latest859 words
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Article287 1925-02-25 115 Feb. 24. Whilst there is evidently no immediate cause for anxiety as regards the health of His Majesty the King", it is plain, reading the bulletins, that the attack of influenza and bronchitis has been sharper than was at first estimated. Influenza has returned this year to287 words
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Article322 1925-02-25 115 hilst we have not concerned ourgreatly with partisanship in the various phases of the Malayan Collieries case, it is impossible to read the account of the meeting in the Malay Mail without being struck by the lack of poise displayed by the opponents of Mr. Peck. No case322 words
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Article214 1925-02-25 115 More News About Takada Shofcai. Tokio, Feb. 22. The Eiraku Bank has suspended payment in connection with the financial difficulty of the Takada Shokai which sustained i loss amounting to Y.20,000,000. It ii stated that the company's liabilities are estimated at 50,000,000 yen. The Manhood Suffrage Bill. Various214 words
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Article216 1925-02-25 115 For two dayi Bti'tpsar estate has been the centre of various festivities in honour of the manager, Mr. G. W. Baldwin who is leaving 1 for Australia by the Marella on Feb. 28 on retirement from the East. Mr. Baldwin, besides bein.o: manager of Bungsar estate, has acted as apent216 words
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Article709 1925-02-25 115 AMATEURS' SUCCESS LAST NIGHT. Presented with far less heralding than usually precedes an amateur berformance in Singapore, the concert arranged by Lady Shaw, assisted by several helpers, in aid of Diocesan funds, which was given in the Theatre last night, was attended by .1 large measure of709 words
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Article162 1925-02-25 115 H.E. the Comniandtr-in-Chief of the East Indies Squadron. Rear-Admiral Herbert \V. Richmond, C.8., who was in Delhi recently, is on his way to Trincomalee, from where he will proceed on the Chatham to Singapore on official business. The date of his departure from Trincomalee is notCeylon Papers - 162 words
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Article61 1925-02-25 115 Wong Sang, the Chinese woman arrested in connection with the bomb outrage at the Chinese Protectorate, Kuala Lumpur, was produced in court again on Friday, when the rase against her was further adjourned to Feb. 27. the magistrate being informed, in chambers, in the presence of the accused, that Mr.61 words
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Article400 1925-02-25 115 Dedication of Industrial Hall. Representatives of the denominations of j the Seventh Day Adventist Mission in I d fferent parts of Malaya and the Dutch East Indies, were present at the dedicatory I service which was held in the recently completed Seminary and Industrial Halls of the400 words
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Article406 1925-02-25 115 The Police have in hand two cases of alleged murder. The crimes were committed on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, a Malay disputed the price of some fish he wished to purchase from a Chinese seller in a lane off Victoria Street. The argument became heated, it406 words
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Article62 1925-02-25 115 The Hon. Mr. D. A. M. Brown and Mrs. Brown have booked their passages for Europe by the Blue Funnel liner Patroclus, sailing on March 17. The Deputy Controller of Labour wires from Penang that 828 labourers arrived by the Ellenga on Friday, of whom 315 landed at Penan*? for62 words
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HOME FOOTBALL.
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Article63 1925-02-25 116 Many- Drawn Games. [Reuter's Service.] London, Feb. 21. To-day's matches in the third round of the F. A. Cup resulted as follows: Southampton 2, Bradford C. 0. Liverpool 2, Birmingham L Notts County 0, Cardiff 2. W. Bromwich 1, Aston Villa 1. Sheffield U. 1, Everton 0. Tottenham63 words
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Article210 1925-02-25 116 London, Feb. 21. The following are the results of to-day's English and Scottish League matches: Division I. Bolton W. 5, Burnley 0. Huddersfield T. 1, Manchester C. 1. Newcastle U. 2, Sunder land 0. Division 11. Coventry C. 1, The Wednesday 1. Fulham 1, W'hampton W. C. Portsmouth210 words
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Article58 1925-02-25 116 London, Feb. 21. The following were the results of to-day's matches in the third round of the Scottish Cup: Kilmarnock 5, Dykehead 0. St. Mirren 2, Partick T. 0. Aberdeen 0, Motherwell 0. Broxburn 2, Falkirk 1. Hamilton 1, Raith R. C. Rangers 5, Arbroath 3. Dundee58 words
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Article33 1925-02-25 116 [Renter's Service.] London, Feb. 20. At Altear in the coursing for the Waterloo Cup final, H. Pilkingston's Pentonville beat J. Bell Irving's Lawman. The betting on Pentonville was I—s.1 5.33 words
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Article98 1925-02-25 116 London, Feb. 14. The following are t'ne results of principal matches played in the Rugby Union to-day: Old Leysians 0, Blackheath 0. Devcnport S. i>, Guy's Hospital 0. Richmond 13, Portsmouth S, 9. Manchester 18, Bradford 24. Swansea 3, Bristol 8. Rugby 11, Coventry 3. Gloucester 8, Cardiff98 words
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Article112 1925-02-25 116 London, Feb. 14. The Ruprby Union meeting received the report of the Commission which inquired into Mr. Freethy's report, and decided to censure Edwards for undue roughness. The New Zealand Union will deal with the report referring to the Brownlie incident. The report of the Imperial112 words
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Article20 1925-02-25 116 [Reuter's Service.] London, Feb. 18. Faikirk drew with Rangers 1—1; Raith Rovers beat St. Mirren 2 o.20 words
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Article363 1925-02-25 116 FIRST DAY'S RESULTS. Observation's Surprise Win. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 21. The weather was fine and there was a large crowd, including the Sultan of Perak, Sir W. G. Maxwell and naval visitors for the first day of the Selangor races. The going was good.363 words
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M.C.C. AT SYDNEY.
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Article133 1925-02-25 116 Collins* Good Start. 0 [Reuter's Service.] Sydney, Feb. 23. Though the weather was glorious when the rnat.h between the M.C.C. and New South Wales was resumed to-day, only a thousand spectators were present. The wicket was i^ood and the M.C.C. continuing their innings reached a total of 626133 words
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Article23 1925-02-25 116 Vancouver, FVb. 14. The All Blacks defeated a representative Vancouver side by 49 points to 0. Times oi Ceylon.23 words
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Article39 1925-02-25 116 The following cards were returned in the ladies monthly medal, February: Mrs. Julius l up. Mrs. Webb 2 down. Mrs. Miller 3 down. Lady Colina Hussey 3 down. Mrs. Anderson 3 down. Mrs. Page 5 down.39 words
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Article48 1925-02-25 116 S. L. R. A. The February spoon competition took place at Seletar on Thursday, February 19th., and resulted as follows: 300 200 100 H'cap yds. yds. yds. Total. Mrs. Gattey 28 33 29 103.00 Mrs. J. M. Jackson 30 29 29 102.36 Mrs. Lyall 28 25 28 100.6548 words
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YACHTING.
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Article884 1925-02-25 116 Fine Sailing. The second race for the Guillemard Cup brought out thirteen boats yesterday in a fine sailing breeze most of the Fleet starting snugged down until they found what was the order of the day, as strong: winds, sun and tide prevailed. Just after high water884 words
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Article61 1925-02-25 116 Result of the Ballot. The votes of members of the Singapore Turf Club on the question of whether a freight allowance should be made for horses belonging to up-country owners entered for Singapore meetings were counted on Saturday morning, and the result was announced as follows: In61 words
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CRICKET.
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Article168 1925-02-25 116 N. S. Wales' Bow line Mastered. [Reuter's Service.] Sydne>. Rgfc, ±1. The match between the M.( \<\ at. South Wales opened here to-day in ,>-.,„ weather and before 16,000 spectator?-. wicket was pood. Gilligan won the toss and tho M j batting first, scored 3iJ7 for three168 words
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Article617 1925-02-25 116 S.C.C. TO URNAMENT. Opening Match Drawn. The BjCJCL Cricket Tournaineni on the Pad&ng on Saturday. MMI tke natch between the Bankers, Brokers anH hnvi and the Merchants ended in a draw, and threatening weather prevailed outset and a sharp shower of rain at p.m. necessitated the cessation of pia\ an617 words
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Article15 1925-02-25 116 [Router's Service.l New York, Feb. 19. Czecho-Slovakia has challenged for tbDavis Cup.15 words
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Article802 1925-02-25 117 Mm Breen of the Medical Mission, Ma- I lacca, has gone on leave. .Vr. Lavallee. Director of the Post and TVlemaph Service of Indo-China, at Hanoi M &r!&nping to visit Java. The Sultan of Pahang and party arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Monday from Kuala Kangsar,802 words
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Article805 1925-02-25 117 "THE DEAR HABIT OF LIVING." I Th atmosphere of our streets lately has been redolent with gaiety both in preparation for the New Year festivities and in their absolute fulfilment. As festival follows festival, our own Christmas and New Year, Chinese Tahun Bahru, and Malayan Hari i Raya with allFREE LANCE - 805 words
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Article52 1925-02-25 117 A fine of $50 was inflicted on H. A. Di Silva in the Police Courts yesterday for assaulting: Mr. O. Thompson of the Singapore Electric Tramways. Mr. Kelly pleaded guilty on behalf of the accused. The incident took place at Upper Serangoon during the recent fire which destroyed the Paya52 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Letter440 1925-02-25 117 To (he Editor. Sir, In the columns of several of the Home papers received by the last mail there appears correspondence on the subject of introducing an innovation in the. matter of the choice of innings in Test matches. One writer goes so far as to say440 words
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Article248 1925-02-25 117 Preventive Fleet's Activities. The crew of the new auxiliary launch Mina, at 9.10 a.m. on Feb. 1, off Puiau Undang, Malacca, salved 9 pfkulfl 65 katties of rubber which they found floating. The raider Pikat, at midday on Feb. off Sinp parang, Johore, captured a boat manned by248 words
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Article163 1925-02-25 117 Amsterdam's Tribute to Louis Bouwmeester. Amsterdam. ihe Municipal Council has granted a yearly pension of 4,000 guilders (approximately £350) to Louis Frederik Johannes Bcuwmeester, the veteran of Dutch actors, now in his eighty-third year. The proposal Wi acce Pted under great enthusiasm, and practically unanimously, only163 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article52 1925-02-25 117 i [Reuter's Service.] i Bloemfontein, Feb. 16. Piaying at Bloemfontein against the Orange Free State, Mr. S. B. Joel's XI made 442 (Tyldesley 96 and Jameson 133) Tne Orange Free State replied with 384 (Coen 103). The match was drawn. Owing to rain there was no play52 words
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Article47 1925-02-25 117 > [Reutcr's Service.] London, Feb. 16. In the Second Division of the League the match played to-day between Clapton Orient and Stockport resulted in a draw I—l. In the Southern section of Division 111 Chariton A. and Swansea played a goalies draw. Aberdare beat Brentford47 words
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Article21 1925-02-25 117 [Reuter's Service.] London, Feb. 16. In the Scottish Cup replay, Solway Star beat Vale of Leven 2—l at Glasgow.21 words
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Article125 1925-02-25 117 The report of the Singapore Football Association, the annual general meeting of which will be held at the Cricket Club on Wednesday, Februaiy 25th, states that expenditure for the year exceeded receipts by 427.92 dollars. With the balance brought forward from last year there remains, a balance125 words
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Article194 1925-02-25 117 Scottish Co. vs. Swiss Club. i Last Sunday a return match between the Scottish Company and the Swiss Club took place at the Swiss Club Shooting Range, which for the occasion was gaily decorated. Each team consisted of 11 scorers; each scorer being entitled to 3 series of 10194 words
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Article261 1925-02-25 117 N«w Clubhouse Scheme. i The Government's latest decision with regard to a lite for the new Clubhouse for thi. Penan? Recreation Club has just been I conveyed to the Club officials and it is this, that, as things are at present, they may build en the presentEx - 261 words
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Article1369 1925-02-25 118 It was a very apposite suggestion which was made U the S.C.C. football meeting on Monday evening that the Club captain should invite the S.C.F.A. to meet them in a friendly match on the Padang in the course of the next week or two, and the hope will1,369 words
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Article360 1925-02-25 118 The following action was taken at a meeting of Committee No. 4, held on February 13th: Decided that application for Mandatory Order for demolition of unauthorised extensions to the Chee Seng Rubber Factory be confirmed. Accepted the tender of Mr. Graham Hutchison for repairs etc. to houses Nos.360 words
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Article46 1925-02-25 118 The following cards were returned in the men's Monthly medal: T. C. Maitine, 2 up 6. B. Anderson, All square W. L. Stevens, 1 down A. W. W. Ker, 1 down Lt A. E. Barlow. 4 down Lt. W. P. Pendall. 5 down46 words
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Article1281 1925-02-25 118 WHY A PROFESSIONAL SHOULD NOT CAPTAIN ENGLAND. What English Cricket Lacks. The E?igl-sh newspapers may, as was stated in a recent telegram have hit Lord Lawke for six. But the famous old Yorkshire skipper has not been knocked off his> length and it is1,281 words
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Article302 1925-02-25 118 Notorious Malay Convicted. Admitting two previous convictions for cheating; and criminal breach of tiu>t Ahmat Aflfendi, who was convicted „n a charge o f cheating by Mr. P. A. b. David in the District Court yesterday, wa- sentenced to 12 months rigorous imp ment. Court Inspector Meredith conducted302 words
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Article233 1925-02-25 118 Franchise Reform Bill. (By Cmttety of the Xanyo XichiNichi Shimhcnsha.) Tokio. Feb. I<>. The Privy Council has accepted th< D binet's request for an alteration in tht mer's supplemental clause in the Mai r Suffrage draft. The alleged suppleni. clause providing: for exclusion of men wh are unable233 words
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Article855 1925-02-25 119 Bishop Titus Lowe, of the Methodist Mission of Malaya, is expected in Kuala Lumpur to-day. The Methodist churches in Kua!a Lumpur have arranged to accord him a suitable reception. Mr ># A. L. M. Honore, who was appointed a Sarawak Cadet on the 18th January, proceeded855 words
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Article642 1925-02-25 119 AUSTRALIA TROUNCED. ENGLAND'S FIRST VICTORY SINCE 1912. [Reuter's Service.] Melbourne, Feb. 17. I The weather to-day proved uncertain. There was a short period of sunshine during the day which, at first cloudy, became bad but improved as time went on. The I attendance reached twelve thousand. Taylor642 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article156 1925-02-25 119 The Selangor meeting which takes place this week-end and next week i» the last which Mr. D. A. M. Brown handicaps before taking his leave. During his absence the handicapping will be done by Mr. M. L. Phillips and Mr. G. W. R. Redfearn in conjunction and if156 words
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Article169 1925-02-25 119 At the annual meeting of the Malaya Football Association the following officers were elected as office bearers for the current year:— President, Haji Abdul Hamid bin Haji Mohamad, Vice Presidents Messrs R. J. Farrer, G. S. Carver, V. G. Savi, E. E. Colman, Capt. N. M. Hashim,169 words
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Article58 1925-02-25 119 [Router's Service.] Philadelphia, Feb. 17. Xurmi established new world records for the indoor and dirt track mile, mile and three-quarters and two miles, in 4 mins. 35 2-5, 8 mins. 17 2-5, and 9 mins. 30 2-5 respectively. Ritola ran 3*4 miles in 15 mins. 38 sees.58 words
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Article199 1925-02-25 119 Now Terms of Lease. It ii understood that new terms of lease for land on the Penang Hill have been printed and are being sent out to those irho have been allotted sites, says the Stunts Echo. The only point of importance in the now terms is199 words
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Article59 1925-02-25 119 Mrs. R. W. Chater and Miss May Chater left Singapore for Kuching by the s.s. Kuching yesterday. Mr. R. W. Chater, the former printing manager of Messrs. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd., Orchard Road, was recently appointed Government Printer of Sarawak. Their many friends will wish them all success in Kuching,59 words
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Article55 1925-02-25 119 The following are the results of matchf-? played at Melbourne since 1908: 1908 England won by 1 wicket. 1908— Australia won by 308 runs. 1912 England won by 8 wickets. 1912 England won by an innings and 225. 1921 Australia won by an innings anJ 91 runs. 192155 words
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Article48 1925-02-25 119 [Reuter's Service.] Melbourne, Feb. 18. The Australian team for the fifth Te:'t match which will be played at Sydney commencing: Feb. 27th is unchanged except that Grimmett, the South Australian left-hand bowler and Kippax, the New South Wales batsman, replace Richardson and Bardsley.48 words
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Article120 1925-02-25 119 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its G9sth. auction jesterday, when there was Catalogued 1,073,959 lbs.; 479.45 tons. Offered 706,038 lbs.; 315.20 tons. Sold 495,593 lbs.; 221.25 tons. Spot. London l s> s^^ New York 36% c t s PRICES REALISED. Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents pe120 words
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Article52 1925-02-25 119 Messrs. Katz Bros. Ltd., Penang, agents of Batang Padang Dredging. Co., Ltd., have been instructed by tha Board to inform shareholders that the outstanding on mortgage debenture in favour of the Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd. has been paid in full, and that the Company is now free52 words
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Article303 1925-02-25 119 Brazilian Immigration Bar. (By Courtesy of the Nanyo NichiNichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, Feb. 17. Owing to the prohibition of Japanese emigrants to enter Brazil except those who are brought over by Japanese resident in that country, over a thousand emigrants who are prepared for embarkation have been embarrassed. Japanese303 words
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Article158 1925-02-25 119 The following 1 had the honour of dining with His Excellency the Governor and Lady Guillemard at Government House en Tues day, February 17th: Hon. Mr. Song Ong Sines an^ Mn, Ong Sinn?:, Captain P. R. Stevens, D.5.0., R.N., Mr. and Mrs. W. A. White, Mr. and Mrs.158 words
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Article117 1925-02-25 119 Monopolies Officers arrested nine Hylams in a village in Tanah Merah on Tuesday and charged the men before the Police Courts yesterday with being in possession of non-Government chandu. It is estimated that the drug found and which it is alleged was in the possession of the117 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Letter520 1925-02-25 120 To the Editor. Sir, I shall be very grateful if you will kindly publish the following in your widely read paper. It is unfair that the Government clerks who qualified for their promotion to Class 11. of the Government Clerical Service in June 1922 should be kept back520 words
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Letter340 1925-02-25 120 To the Editor. Sir, I read with interest "Enthusiast's" letter in to-day's issue. Those penny-a--liners in the Home press have been distinctly over the odds. In no single instance have I been able to trace that perhaps the better side had won. The question of the toss340 words
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Letter393 1925-02-25 120 To the Editor. Sir, 'In the Straits Times issue dated Friday, February 6th., 1925, I read under the heading "Chinese and Restriction" a reply by the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce to the hon'ble Mr. Tan Cheng Loke. In their reply the Chamber states that "The question393 words
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Article103 1925-02-25 120 It used to be a commonplace saying that DO native was even* killed through a Tallin?: coconut, yet such a case happened only recently. Similarly it is a common experience to sec natives sleeping on the MOtt attenuated of resting places, such M tops of narrow walls,103 words
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Article46 1925-02-25 120 Appeal for Funds to Preserve National Memorial. The following donations have been received: Previously acknowledged $23,492.50 Mrs. J. W. T. Saundera 10 Cheques should be made out in favour of Saint Paul's Restoration Fund, and addressed to ReuUr's Agent, 11 Coliyer Quay, Singapore.46 words
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Article187 1925-02-25 120 The following: action was taken at a matting of Committee No. 5 held en Feb. 16th:— In connection with petty contract operations decided that before entering into any contact involving an expenditure of $1,000 or more the C.R.E.J. or the R.E.J. must call for either verbal or written187 words
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Article40 1925-02-25 120 His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to award the General Service and Victory Medals to No. 575 Mohammed Said bin Raja Endah, motor-car driver at Government House, for service in East Africa during the late War.40 words
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Article908 1925-02-25 120 It is rumoured that Miss Mcßride is to take over charge of the Infant Welfare department, Kuala Lumpur, durmg the absence of Dr. Were. Inspector A. 0. J. Wylde, of Balik Pulau, and Mrs. Wylde, are leaving for England by the Kashmir at the end ofEx - 908 words
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Article804 1925-02-25 120 SINGAPORE HOUSE'S OMINOfs STORY. Remarkable Coincidences Recalled. A local reader of this journal, evidentiv from north of the Tweed because he concealed his identity behind a monogram of illegible initials at the foot of a couple ut lines of almost equally illegible writing on a single sheet804 words
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Article22 1925-02-25 120 Subiect to the doctor's approval, M v E. Cubitt, the Conservator of Forc*t<. F.M S., proposes to return in 012 middle June.22 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Letter411 1925-02-25 121 Tj the Editor. »S r,— Your correspondent "R.1.P." in trying to review th? freight controversy affair in its proper light, has unearthed a num- r f merest ng points which call for a reply. When referring to the owners, he asks: What do the411 words
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Letter423 1925-02-25 121 v* thr Editor. Sir, Your correspondent Tip and Run, v i.. st letter appears in to-day's issue of paper stems to hold some very prod views on several matters which I hm.ily expected to be raised when writing rmer letter on the subject of Test matIt*, Hm423 words
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Letter122 1925-02-25 121 To the Editor. Sir, To-day in Kuala Lumpur Mr. Peck is probably opposing "the resolution" with a sublime disregard for his personal interests. Mr. Peck's handling of the 'Option" Case appears to me to have been the mou remarkable individual performance in Malaya fir many years and it122 words
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Letter292 1925-02-25 121 [To the Editor, "Malay Mail."] Sir, While the financial interests of the shareholders are being discussed in your before shareholders decide whether •br-y will support the proposed resolution lor not one two aspects of the case appear mo have been rather overlooked. (1) This ndßtM litigation if allowed292 words
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Article155 1925-02-25 121 STATISTICS. 3RD RESTRICTION YEAR. Stock afloat in harbour. January rubber declared in February 711 t4 ns. All figures are in tons. All figures given as Imports Foreign Rubber are gross weights: no allowance has been made for moisturo in lower grade rubber. Exports restriction Area do not include155 words
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Article112 1925-02-25 121 Tho la rest addition to the steamers on the Sinpapore-China run is the Anhoi which was buiit at Hongkong for tho China Navigation Company (MansfttU and Co., local agents). The Anhoi arrived her.i two days ago on her maiden voyage and is at present anchored in the112 words
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Article567 1925-02-25 121 FRASER'S WEEKLY REPORT. Singapore, Feb. 18. There is littto change to be recorded in the price of Tin during the past week and business m Tin shares has been on a somewhat restricted scate. Rubber, on the othe; hand, has been very firm throughout th" period shewing567 words
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Article209 1925-02-25 121 Singapore, Feb. 19. Rubber. During the period under review we have had a steady market with advancing prices, and at one time awarded spot sheet was quoted at 64 V4. In yesterdays sale, 47i» tons were catalogued compared with 382 tons for the previous auction. The tone throughout209 words
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Article158 1925-02-25 121 Singapore, Feb. 19. Tr? scarcity of physical rubber mentioned in our last report continues, and in consequence prices for nearby positions have been very firm, showing a considerable premium over forwards. The demand from Manufacturers has been rather more confined, and most -af the buying has158 words
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Article23 1925-02-25 121 Dr. P. H. Itennessy, Opthalmologist I hysician, F.M.S., and Medical Officer, Ipoh, loaves for Home on furlough at the end of the month.23 words
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Article226 1925-02-25 121 Death of Parliamentary Undersecretary. (By Courtesy of the Nanyo NichiNichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, Feb. 18. The death is announced of Mr. Wachi j Seki, Parliamentary Under-Secretary for I the War Department and member (Kensei Party) of the Imperial Diet, whose funeral will take place at the expenses of the226 words
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Article205 1925-02-25 121 Malay Killed by a Padre. A regrettable incident occurred at Mukah, Sarawak, on th? 25th. Yat, a Malay from the kampong, went to the Mission armed with a knife (which was afterwards discovered he had taken from the Dispensary) and threatened Revd. Fathers Anthony Mulder andSarawak Gazette - 205 words
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Article188 1925-02-25 121 There is an old tradition, embodied by Sir Walter Scott in "Marmion," that the remain*? cf St. Cuthbert, taken from his tomb in Durham Cathedral after the suppression of the monasteries under Henry VIII., were buried in a spot the secret of which was handed down by188 words
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Article119 1925-02-25 121 The auction sale of the residuary real estate of :he late Mr. Mohamed Noordin, which began in November last j-ear and so far has realised the enormous sum of ?22 6,000, was resumed on Monday, when two properties were sold for $46,800. On Tuesday the valuable propertyP. Gazette - 119 words
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Article69 1925-02-25 121 The Rubber Propaganda Committee being now in full working order, Sir George Maxwell has resigned the chairmanship. The committee of judges for the $2,500 prizes competition was to meet yesterday. The competition is for the best rubber footwear suitable for the peoples of the East. Mr. Knox,M.M. - 69 words
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Article755 1925-02-25 122 There will be no Rodeo Exhibition at Wembley Park in 1925. Mr. S. Y. Wong has been granted a commission as Second-Lieut in the Chinese Companies (Volunteers). A list of auctioneers' and appraisers' licences granted for 1925 in Singapore, is appears in the current Gazette. Mr.755 words
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Article548 1925-02-25 122 ANNUAL MEETING. The Employment of Nurses. The annual general meeting of the Singapore Nursing Association was held at Government House yesterday morning, when Lady Guillemard presided, *iwi others present were: Mrs. G. C. Clarke, Dr. A. L. Hoops, Mrs. Somerville, Mrs. Heron, Mrs. E. M. Burkill, Dr.548 words
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Article245 1925-02-25 122 The preliminary enquiry into the charges of causing death by a rash act preferred against a Chinese as a result of a fatal accident which occurred along Bukit Timah-road on New Year's Day, was opened before Mr. Clarke, Second Magistrate yesterday afternoon. Court Inspector Meredith conducted245 words
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Article937 1925-02-25 122 Quicquid agunt hominet nostri ett farrago Libetli J mL Somebody said the other day that they used to play cricket in Australia a little at one time. Some of the shareholders in Malayan Collieries appear to be getting a little tired of the deadly litigation iteration937 words
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Article648 1925-02-25 122 DEBTOR SEEKS TO IMIHJSE CONDITIONS. An Indian debtor named BUanda< in the Singapore Bankruptcy Court yeT day afternoon, laid down a number 0 ditions under which he would consen^ pay sums to his creditors was rebuk. Mr. Justice Barrett-Ixmnard. At a previous sitting of the c Bisandas had648 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Letter323 1925-02-25 123 i j the Cditor. Sir,— l beg to take strong exception to t f the rt marks in your second lead- You say: "Should the M. C. C. the fifth match there is practically between th- two countries." What y u giving us Australia was three .efore323 words
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Article262 1925-02-25 123 By Courtesy of the Nanyo NichiNichi Shimtunsha.) Tokio, Feb. 19. Labour and Peace Preservation Bill. The Government have laid the peace pre;u!i bill, before the Diet to-day and td to pass the bill as an urgency motion. A number of labour organizations have ;ened a campaign piotesting against262 words
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Article152 1925-02-25 123 Annual Report. '-f the directors of Messrs. Co., Ltd. fur the year ended bat, which will be presented at Rtfal meeting at Chartered! Bank on March 3rd., states: The year lMi of $413.72 on Trading After meeting the directors' fees the last general meeting, and »ff 5630.88152 words
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Article863 1925-02-25 123 I Mr. F. G. Penny, M.P., who injured an arm when ski-ing in Switzerland, is mending slowly. I Mr. Ebbs Kornerup, author and explorer, v-ho visited Malaya last year, has arrived I home in Denmark. j Mrs. Gorman, of Teluk Anson, is on a tour ofM.M.; T.O.M. - 863 words
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Article494 1925-02-25 123 COMPROMISE PROPOSAL CARRIED- Personalities from the Chair. The most stormy meeting that the Malayan Collieries, Ltd., has had since it started operations was held at Kuala Lumpur on Friday morning, when in the presence of a very large attendance of shareholders the proposal to compromise was carried494 words
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Article204 1925-02-25 123 Prosecution's Difficulty. On Hoh Keow, charged with being in possession of instruments for counterfeiting a trade mark, being brought before the Kuala Lumpur police magistrate, the Court Chief Inspector stated that the trade mark in question was that used by the manufacturers of the best of204 words
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Article134 1925-02-25 123 The following had the honour of dining With His Excellency the Governor and Lady Guilleniard at Government ffi>UM on Februaiy 19th:— Mr. and Mrs. R Glendinning, Lieut.-Col. and Mrs. H. C. Ellis C.8.E., Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Wilcoxson,' Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Burkill, Mr. D. Drummend,134 words
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Article39 1925-02-25 123 Slow evaporation of an aqueous solution of catcium bicarbonate containing gelatine has been found, under suitable conditions, to yield a calcium carbonate deposit plosely resembling natural mother-of-pearl. The diffraction colours and pearly lustre seen in the oyster-shell are exhibited.39 words
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Article919 1925-02-25 123 i The tissues of the plants of India, Mexico, and Peru are impregnated with precious I promatics, but it as from South Europe that I commerce draws the principal part of the pei fumes which we enjoy. The mild temperature of Provence is wonderfully suited tc the cultureJ.W. - 919 words
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Letter124 1925-02-25 124 To the Editor. Dear, T\p and Run, Before slanging the English Amateur Cricketers any more how about the mat?h at Hastings on the Australians last tour when the Amateurs whose name? I give, beat the Australians by 28 runs Really, if you carry on in such fashion we124 words
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Letter106 1925-02-25 124 To the Editor. Sir, There is no doubt there is apparent some improvement in the present management of the local tramways, but there exists one bitter complaint against their employees. We are aware that the employees have the right to travel in tram-cars, but not such a106 words
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Article291 1925-02-25 124 The year's woiking resulted in a profit of £1,471 4s. lid., which is carried forward. In the accounts received from Kelantan a sum of £4,517 18?. 7d. appeared for depreciation of buildings, plant, machinery, craft, furnishings, etc., but in view of the heavy amount of depreciation "which has291 words
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Article235 1925-02-25 124 Broadcasting in Malaya. Arrangements ai*2 proceeding for the wireless meeting to be held on Wednesday next at 5.15 p.m. Sir Theodore Fraser and Miss Fraser have written" accepting the Committee's invitation to be present at the meeting. Major V. G. Olive, A.D.C. to His ftccellency the235 words
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Article679 1925-02-25 124 Old Boys* Association Dinner. The committee of the A.C.S. Old Boys' Association gave a dinner on Thursday night at Mr. Cheong Koon Seng's residence, 95-5 River Valley Road, on the occasion of the departure of the Principal, Mr. P. L. Peach, and Mrs. Peach, on furlough. Most iaf679 words
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Article228 1925-02-25 124 A Long Flight. Tokio, Feb. 20. A Japanese airman will undertake a Moscow-Paris flight under the auspices of the Asafci Shimbun between May and June this year. The flying distance is estimated at 12,1,18 kilometres and the expenditure at 450,000 yen. The machines used will be two aeroplanes228 words
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Article559 1925-02-25 124 Gaol and Flogging for Theft. Sentence of 12 months' rigorous imprisonment was pcissed on a Singapore-born Chinese named Tan Hock Seng by the District Judge, Mr. P. F. David, on Saturday morning. Tan Hock Seng had been convicted on a charge of theft from the person and Court559 words
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Article167 1925-02-25 124 ApPeal for Funds to Preserve National Memorial. The following donations have been received: Previously acknowledged $23,577.50 H. E. Major General Sir Theodore Fraser 25 Mr. L. C. Margoliouth 25 Cheques should be made out in favour of Saint Paul's Restoration Fund, and addressed to Reuter's Agent, 11167 words
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Article68 1925-02-25 124 Inventions privileges have been granted to: Sodastream Ltd. and W. Hucks of Camden Town, London, in regard to aerating apparatus; to C. H. Tillmans and C. J. R. van Lennep, of Bandoeng, in regard to treatment of gathered tea; to C. A. Hadley and The Rose Street Foundry and Engineering68 words
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Article202 1925-02-25 124 FRENCH ARTISrs W()|( h A little while ago, when writing j. necticn with the exhibition of of water colours which had by Malayan scenery, we wen led t conclusion that Singapore an<! proachable parts of the Peninsu abundant scope for the wiel4tr ».f brush. Similar thoughts202 words
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Article378 1925-02-25 124 Seizures on Land and h .The latest information regard:? i vities of smugglers shows that th(ir zeal is as strong as evtr. says Friday- .V Mail. On Feb. 11, at 11.15 a.m., off the of Malacca, the crew of the Simhanjr captured a boat manned by three Malays378 words
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201 1925-02-25 124 Haineer Sinarh, a strjrear.t M.S.V.R., claimed trial be- fore th< K Lumpur police magistrate on Wediu sd»y on charges of being: in illegal posses-: rounds of ammunition and a qu;. 1 ranja. He was defended by Mi. S The Court Chief Inspector prosecute Giving; evidence for201 words
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Article20 1925-02-25 124 The Hon'ble Mr. Hayes Marriott ha* been appointed the Governor's Deputy during the absence of His Excellency t*m the Colony.20 words
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441 1925-02-25 125 TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 24, 1925. CRIMINAL APPEALS. JIDGE REFUSES TO ACCEPT DETECTIVE'S STORY. tjr d to have stolen some money from >»vr man in Bain Street and convicted :V ihe Police Magistrate, Yeo Teow Khoon essfallf appealed to the Chief Justice, Walter Shaw in the Supreme Court yes!ay morning. The principal441 words
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Article377 1925-02-25 125 F. M. S. WAR RELIEF FUND. \i miai>tration of the Fund Last Year. The balance broupht forward on January Ist. 1924, excluding" the amount aded by the sub-Committee in Kuala Lumpur, was £42,957. 7s. 7d., of which the sum of ±41,258. 7s. Id., was invested <; \ernment Securities and £1,699377 words
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Article888 1925-02-25 125 SOME INTERESTING SPORT. Labuan, Feb. 19. A correspondent forwards tht- following interesting account of the Naval visit to Labuan: The forthcoming Naval Conference in Singapore has already stirred the waters of Labuan with c. preliminary ripple, and there has been great speculation as to whether Labuan is888 words
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Article866 1925-02-25 125 ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES. (From Our Own Correspondent). Jesselton, Feb. 17. Mr. F. W. Barrow, who has been in Borneo for two or three months, leaves for home to-day via Singapore. Next week Mr. C. F. A. Pryke, General Manager of the Railway, shakes, for a time, the866 words
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Article23 1925-02-25 125 Mr. H. Morrh. of the African and Eastern Trade Corporation, has left Ipoh for Penf>nr», Mr. Morris >s opening an office in Penang.23 words
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Article88 1925-02-25 125 Judgment Delivered. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, Fed. 17Mr. Justice Watson, after recording e»'i« dsnee to-day, gave judgment for A. F. Bidnell, who sued W. H. Ring, for the recoveiy of $2,600 being a half shara in a prize won in the -sweep at the last88 words
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Article109 1925-02-25 125 (From Our Own O r respondent.) Pcnang, Feb. 18. At the Kedah Planters' Association meeting at Sungei Patani Club, Mr. Mallet presided. The report was adopted and the accounts passed. Mr. Mallet was elected President and Mr. Lawford Vice-Presi-dent. The Committee consist of Messrs. Mackay, Baumgaard, Elliott,109 words
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Article35 1925-02-25 125 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Feb. 18. A man named Teh Muin Tong, after an altercation with his wife, stabbed her so that she died almost instantaneously. The accused has been arrested.35 words
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Article53 1925-02-25 125 (From Our Own Concspondent). Penan*, Feb. 20The Hon'ble Mr. Voules presided over a Meeting of Government servants in the Town Hall when it was resolved to form a co-operaiive thrift and loan society in Penang after hearing an interesting address by Mr. Boyd on the subject of53 words
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Article90 1925-02-25 125 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 21. The warship.-, H.M.S. Durban and Bluebell, arrived at Fort Swettenham yesterday evening. The local committee has arranged a big programme during the five days naval visit. There will be football, rugger and cricket matches, while the crews will90 words
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Article32 1925-02-25 125 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala LumPur, Feb. 23. Mr. J. A. Russell has withdrawn his appeal against Mr. Justice Whitley's judgment in the Peck vs. Russell litigation delivered last June.32 words
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Article163 1925-02-25 125 Arrival in Ptnang. The twin -screw Minesweeper Marazion, uni: of the China Squadron, arrived here this, morning from Singapore, and is bound for the Dindings, says Friday's Pinang Gazette. She is under the command of Commander R. W. Blacklock. Of 800 tons displacement, she is only armed163 words
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Article97 1925-02-25 125 An infrequently encountered incident has interrupted the voyage from China ports to Singapore of the P. and O. steamer, Sardinia, according to a wireless message received by the Singapore office of the Company yesterday afternoon. The message states that during the voyage from Hongkong to97 words
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Article29 1925-02-25 125 Lord Eustace Percy - Lord Eustace Percy There are a good many towns in this country which never think about their housing conditions until they get a small Labour Party on the Council.-29 words
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Article9829 1925-02-25 126 [Reuter's Service] London, Feb. 16. In the House of Commons, the debate on the Government's policy for safeguarding industries was initiated by Mr. Ramsay MacDonald moving the Labour amendment. He accused the Government of deliberately depriving the House of the right to discuss details. Labour did not believe that9,829 words
