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Title Section21 1925-04-01 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. riHRD SERIES THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS, APRIL 1, 1925. NO. 1965.21 words
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Article158 1925-04-01 1 l BAMK direction Pic 193 hrial Cocaine 193 Tiyiaf Daji *or Japan 193 r r'.'s Plateau 194 jag Electrical Gear 194 Urn of Gold 194 k Fnd Comment 194 l and Shakespeare 195 ranore and Japan 195 I'Ol i< 1 AM) COURT XEWS. m the Roads 197, 9 MiddL-158 words
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Article153 1925-04-01 1 larch 30 24.00 37.00 ll».5O Si -.:.•> 11.45 11.75 MM Mm Chan Mmk 0 <i) 375 im Chan M:;rk fc* (Ntw) 298 clv >o. 1 330 B.itan 288 Sioka 257 broken Xo. 1 220 Hr.km No. I 200 1 utii ous No. 1 360 Etalll W No. 2 320153 words
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Article23 1925-04-01 1 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. BIRTH. CORN'EY.— On March 20th 1925, at European Hospital, Kuahi Lumpur, to Mr. and Mrs. W. I J. Lorney, a son.23 words
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Article294 1925-04-01 1 Ihe mail which arrived from Home on Friday, March 27th., brought London ad-vic-s up to March sth. This weekly leaves by the B. I. Teesta to-day. After a ltngthy trial at the Assizes the second accused m the Middle Road shooting affray was sentenced to death, the294 words
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Article64 1925-04-01 1 March 30. Bank 4 m.s. 2 4 3-32 B:ir.k dem.ird 2 1 Private credits 3 m.<. 2 4 19-32 Now York, <\ mami 55'_. CredHl r «0 days 57 1 .> Fnmrp, «!iniand 1000 India, T. T. 155% Honprkon^, domnnd l l^ p.c. Di.s. Yokohpnm. demand 132 Norn. Jiv64 words
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Article231 1925-04-01 1 Mr. D, F. T< -phaiii has been appointed a n,»:r:ber of the Railway Advisory Board during the absence on leave of Mr. H. B. E.mont Hake. I Mt Mrs V. Buckell, of Tr.ipin,., visittni? K&toomb*. Mr. biiH Mrs. C. P. Buekell, formerly of Ponniu", ajso are hoUdaying there. Mr. andT.O.M. - 231 words
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Article780 1925-04-01 1 Mar. 25. A pretty full report of the debate on the Navy Estimates as they con- cern Singapore is sent out by Reuter to-day. Mr. Ramsay Mac Donald, late Labour Premier, belabours the decision of the Government to proceed with the formation of the Singapore Base. One can780 words
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Article223 1925-04-01 1 Mar. 26 Opponents of the drug habit, that is every right-minded person, will be sorry to hear that if the League ol N.ations succeed m controlling the growth of coca and the manufacture ot cocaine would that they could be abolished from the face of the earthby some223 words
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Article418 1925-04-01 1 Earthquake and fire are not the only troubles that are afflicting that nation which has hitherto been m the forefront of modern civilisation m the East. These material calamities have been tackled with real heroism and energy and the Japanese have shown an example to other418 words
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Advertisement101 1925-04-01 1 N the "Singapore F.ee Pros" ■1 from Europe to th Straits m il lines, are invited to send the naaic of their steamer and WU it; Singapore. Clfli will then Usm at various p-.w* of cal: I Kurope wishing detiilc! m i la -hares 4c. can have a copy ■Mil101 words
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Article772 1925-04-01 2 Mar. 27 We published m full yesterday Mr. William Dunman's interesting papei m the Singapore Naturalist on "The Highlands of Malaya." having special reference to Cameron's Plateau. Where is Cameron's Plateau? is the first question people will a^k. The answer is fourteen miles as the crow flies from772 words
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Article424 1925-04-01 2 Mar. 28 The Financial Times has been rather specialising m commercial and planting matters m Malaya and a number of letters have been recently published m the journal m favour oi "cheap power m Malaya," the suggestion being that the Peninsula is teeming with waterfalls and stream?424 words
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Article321 1925-04-01 2 Bankers and financiers at the beginning of the year, especially the presidents of the big banking C r porations, started the cry of back t<> the gold standard. Expecting that this would restore the sovereign to circulation, the cry was taken op avidly on all hands.321 words
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Article646 1925-04-01 2 Mar. SO. The first meeting of the Deputy President of the Municipality was marked by a briskness of question and answer that augurs well for the zeal of Commissioners m seeking in- formation (perhaps not entirely themselves, but for the public) 0 doings of various sub-committ This646 words
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Article477 1925-04-01 3 .Mar. 31. of late years there has been a me revival among the English S boob oi the Colony m the study of parka of Shakespeare, with a nm to their presentation as living and Bat merely to be studied i,<>ok-\vork. The interest taken m form of477 words
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Article228 1925-04-01 3 N«* Statesman is still belathe point that the Naval a threat to Japan and m its February 28th. refers to the Miniver's statement that the not regarded as a threat 1 speeches which have been de- m Ja P a n on the subject." The atesman re-affirms228 words
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Article264 1925-04-01 3 The eighteenth annual genera] meetinp of the shareholders of The Sze Hai Tong Banking and Insurance Company, Limited was held at No*. 56, :>7 and 58 Chain Street, on Saturday. Mr. Seah En£ Lim presiding. The minutes of last general meeting held OB 22nd March, 11>24,264 words
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Article158 1925-04-01 3 London, Mar. 19. In addition to the tennis suspensions recently mentioned, a further sensation has bten caused m the tennis world by the Lawn Tennis Association extending th suspension of Helmore to December. H? will only be It-instated M an amateur if he supplies full information158 words
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Article111 1925-04-01 3 A pranjc of clever and daring house-break-ers is believed to be active m the Tanglin District. Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard's residence was broken into a few days apo when jewellery belonging to Mrs. BarrettLennard to the value of 1.500 dollars was stolen, and a few days previous the111 words
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Article44 1925-04-01 3 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penane. Mar. 28. At a meeting 1 of Sunjr i Kinta Syndicate, a resolution that the Company be wonnd up voluntarily and that Mr. R. P. Phillips be appointed liquidator for the purpose ol windirtfr-up, was confirmed.44 words
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Article13 1925-04-01 3 Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Oliver, Ipoh, are leaving for Home next month.13 words
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HOME SPORT.
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Article36 1925-04-01 3 [Reuter's Service.] London, Mar. 28. m the* English Cup semi-finals, Sheffield United beat Southampton by 2 to 0 on the Notts County ground and Cardiff beat Blackburn at Chelsea by 3 to 1.36 words
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Article38 1925-04-01 3 [Reuter's Service. J In the Rugby County Championship final Leicestershhe beat Gloucestershire by 14 to b at Bristol. At London, Mar. 28. At iwickenham m the Inter-army Rugby, the^B^sh drew with the French at nine'38 words
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Article50 1925-04-01 3 London, Mar. 21. A meeting at Edinburgh of the International Rugby Board has approved the bylaw forbidding the opposing s i de charging when a penalty is being taken. New Zealand's invitation to a British tcarn to tour New Zealand m 1926 has been referred to the Union.50 words
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Article106 1925-04-01 3 London, Mar. 18. The weitther was delightful and there were scenes of enthusiasm amongst the S.OOO present at the final of the Hospital., Rugger Cup between Guy's Hospital and London Hospital. A large contingent of students, m carnival attire, engaged m I attle at the score-board. The106 words
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56 1925-04-01 3 [Reuter'ij Service.] Dublin, Mar. 28. In the annual international cross-country rate of ton miles. England won with Ireland second and Wales third. J. Webster (Birchfield Harriers, England) was first home m 56 mins. 54 sees, J. Ryan Oipperary) next m 57.14, Corporal Cotterell (England) third m 57.38.56 words
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Article322 1925-04-01 3 [Reuter's Service.] London, Mar. 28. The following are the results of to-day's English and Scottish Leagt»« Matches: Division I. Birmingham 1, Newcastle U. l. Bolton vs. Blackburn not played. Burnley 0. Nottingham F. n. Cardiff vs. Manchester City not played. Ev:rton 2, Aston Villa 0. I teds U-nited322 words
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Article29 1925-04-01 3 London, Mar. 18. At Aldershot, m the Army Rugby Cup fmsi. the Ist South Wales Borderers beat the Horse Guards Blues by 16 points to 3.29 words
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Article17 1925-04-01 3 Mr. A. O. Wilson has been appointed to act as Assistant Auditor-General, F.M.S., at- from March 24.17 words
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Article458 1925-04-01 3 OXFORD MEET MISHAP. Cambridge's Easy Win. I [Reuter's Service.] London, Mar. 28. Cambridge won the boat race. Oxford gave up opposite Dove's Yard, the boat being waterlogged. Cambridge paddled past the post, Oxford having returned to headquarters m a motor launch. The official result is that Cambridge458 words
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Article225 1925-04-01 3 Mr. Vkita Promoted. (By Courtly of the Nanyo Nichi Nichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, Mar. 27. Mr. S. Ukita, Consul-General at Singapore for Japan, now staying m Tokio on leave, has been promoted to councillor to the Embassy at Rome. It is understood that this appointment is regarded a? a225 words
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Article60 1925-04-01 3 Two Chinese who have been arrested op information to the ?ffect that they took part m a raid on a house m Thompson-road m September last year, were produced before the Police Courts yesterday and charged with having committed gang robbery. They wer? remanded. Jewellery to the value of a60 words
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Article169 1925-04-01 4 KUALA SIDIM RUBBER CO. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penan*, Mar. 28. At the meeting of Kuala Sidim Rubber •Company, Mr. Cruickshank presiding, said that the property continued to 'be m excellent condition. The assessment for standard production had been increasec from 540,920 to 611,120, allowing for the169 words
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Article412 1925-04-01 4 The hon'ble Mr. V. Gibbons presided over the annual general meeting of the Malakoff Rubber Company, Limited, held at the Union Building on Saturday. Others present were Messrs. J. Sellar, J. Mitchell, \V. T. Cosley, and J. M. Prescott, for th? Secretaries, Messrs Boustead and Company. Moving the412 words
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Article230 1925-04-01 4 The Directors' Report for the year ended Jan 31st. for presentation at the meeting on April Bth., states. The profits for the year amount to $246,917.83 to which must be added the balance brought forward from last year of $135,492.63, making a total of $382,410.40. leaving, after230 words
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Article805 1925-04-01 4 JUDGE SUES CLUB PRESIDENT AND COMMITTEE. (From Our Own Correspondent). Seremban, Mar. 28. Before Mr. Justice McCabe Reay, m the Supreme Court, here, to-day, the civil suit was mentioned m which Mr. Justice McCabe Reay is suing the President of th« Sungei Ujong Club, namely Mr. A.805 words
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Article112 1925-04-01 4 Mr. G. L. Ham has been appointed to act as Deputy Treasurer for the Colony. Mr. H. C. Rendle, late of Petaling estate, is due to arrive m a few days on a flying visit to the F.M.S. The engagement is announced of Mr. A. E. C. Mcllroy, of Broome112 words
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Article180 1925-04-01 4 AN OPTIMISTIC EXPERT. 100 Per Cent. Rubber Next Yf«r. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ptnang, Mar. 24. Major Knox, interviewed by a representative of th<3 Pinang Gaaette r?garding rubber prospects, said: We may expect che?rful conditions m 1926. The stabilisation of European exchange and the more towards a gold180 words
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Article33 1925-04-01 4 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang. Mar. 24. Whilst Malay and his nephew were out crab fishing their boat upset and the man was d: owned. His nephew, however, was saved.33 words
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Article301 1925-04-01 4 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, Mar. 26. The general meeting- of the P. A.M. wt? held to-day, Mr. Campbell presiding. Mi. Slee, speaking as the representative of the Kuala Selangor Planters' Association on the subject of estates and the Healtn Commission report, recommendations and the301 words
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Article75 1925-04-01 4 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penanp, Mar. 26. The hon'bie Mr. A. B Voule< presided at the annual meeting of the local branch of the Royal Society of Saint George. Ths report and accounts were passed, and Mr. Voules was re-elected President and the hon'bie Mr. W.75 words
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Article44 1925-04-01 4 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Mar. 26. Abdul Cader, who was recently appointed a Municipal Commissioner, was the guest at a largely attended tea party priv.n by the United Indian Association. Abdul Razak Marican presented Abdul Cader with a gold garland.44 words
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Article78 1925-04-01 4 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Mar. 27. The marriage took place at St. George's Church, Penang, the Rev. Keppel Gamier officiating, of William Samson Coombes, of Gopeng Consolidated, Ltd., and Miss Lilian May Walker, Mr. A. H. Coombes, Manager of Gopeng Consolidated, gave away the bridge. Before Mr.78 words
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Article107 1925-04-01 4 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penan*, Mar. 27. In the trade mark case, the District Judge acquitted the accused on both charges, and there was no evidence to shoar that the accused had exuted a fal^. mark to be applied, or that thf acct sold petrol. [The case107 words
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Article27 1925-04-01 4 (From Our Own Corresf^nd. IVnanp. Mm Shaikh Hussain, charped with of his sister-in-law m the Municipal quarters, has been committed f the next Assizes.27 words
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Article61 1925-04-01 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) IVnann. Mar. 2fi. In connection with the case i Phock Tin summoned the husbun f y a Chor Ec for maintenance. Mr judgment that as the del to provide suitable m m Pcnarjr and Singapore, im or.:. made for future maintenance. He ordered61 words
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Article52 1925-04-01 4 (Fnm. Our Own (o-n-p. r Kuala Lumpur. Mar A s'-nvational action has btfn twh^arinp on April Tth m the Ber C«uil, when Justice McCal..- the Committee of the Sungei T for alleged wrongful postirp <f hi:> h defaulter m a sum of $TH odd rod52 words
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Article40 1925-04-01 4 (From Our Own Correspondent*. Penan K. Mar. Ml Two Chinese, m Aboosittee Lane two Chinese nonias of about $5,000 of jewellery. When pome people tun m answer to the alarm, the men t air. They were pursued, but40 words
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Article51 1925-04-01 4 <From Our Own Concspond«T/ >. Penan c Mar. Mt A fatal accident resulted from a v between a motor car and motor-cy* occurred yesterdsy afternoon at tl tion of Kimberley Streot and thtWalk. The cyclist. Chief Clerk m istry of Deeds, succumbed to it' the back m the51 words
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Article71 1925-04-01 4 PEN ANG WEDDING. (IVaa Our Own Correspondent). Penan?. Mar T: c mairiaare took placv at S. G cpe'i Church, the Rev. Keppel Gamier <>^ of Mr. Louie Alban Courtier Bin Miss Anna Minnit. a r.eice of M Bal:er, who gave the bride away. Hr A. P. H. Holmes was the71 words
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Article200 1925-04-01 4 Mr. I*eck m Further Litigation In thi Supreme Court yestenia;the Chief Justice. Sir Walter Hill Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard. li tami for the cases which will intxt month. The Chief Justice stated that Mr. J Barrett-Lennard we v.d bt at tfc Assizes from the 14ih. of200 words
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Article93 1925-04-01 4 Dr. C. T. Darwent, Medical Officer, U Gajah, is proceeding on leave shortly. Mr. Charles C. Reade, the G Town Planner, F.M.S., is on a visit I Mr. H. V. Towner is appointed to ser on St. Andrew's Parochial Church C < ur vice Mr. I. H. Burkill, who has93 words
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652 1925-04-01 5 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 1925. NEPTUNE. W Berschaij a> ue have seen, discover .ant-. Lruuus m iiol. It was carctOUJ watched and its theoretical orbit t... m iBJI, now ever, the French a.-ir. mtf i>*»uvaru, supi»osinj* that the M mUM ha*, lacked accuracy, published table*! which he believed to be yetJ.W. - 652 words
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Article860 1925-04-01 5 SHIPPING ACTION RESUMED. Glenfalloch Master's Story. The action m which the owners of the steamship Ban Ho Guan are suing for a declaration that the owners of the Glenfalloch are responsible for the damage caused by a collision between the two vessels m the Singapoie Roads860 words
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Article107 1925-04-01 5 A somewhat serious accident occurred on Friday nicrht last. <ays the Malacca Observer, about a mile or so out on the Trarqii'jrah Road, resulting m rather s?rious injuries to Mr. Tan -Tiak Oboo, J.P., who is now m hospital with ore or more broken ribs, and slight concussion of the107 words
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Article338 1925-04-01 5 DEATH SENTENCE IN MIDDLERD. SHOOTING AFFRAY. The lengthy trial cf the three Chinese who were arrested m connection with the affray m Middle-road on the night oi P^ebruary 4th. last was concluded before the Assize Court yesterday afternoon when the special jury returned a verdict of g-inlty by338 words
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Article459 1925-04-01 5 Third Tourist VCMeL Singapore was overrun by over three hundred and fifty world tourists from on board the 20,000-ton liner, Frmnconia, wnich arrived m port at daybreak yesterday from Batavia. The tourists had but seven hours m which to cover theu- programme of siphti eing but when they459 words
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Article81 1925-04-01 5 A fatal motor accident occurred at Pudu village on Friday, a Chinese cyclist receiving ?rave injuries, from which he died later at the Genera] Hospital, m collision with a motor car. The accident occurred at the junction of four roads opposite the Pudi. pol ce station. The car was entering:M.M. - 81 words
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Article855 1925-04-01 5 STILL MORE RAIN. (From Our Own Correspondent). Jesselton, Mar. 16. We are principally concerned on the West Coast at present as to how soon communication by rail with the Interior is likely to be restored. It has now rained persistently and heavily for several weeks bringing a855 words
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Article120 1925-04-01 5 The Sze Hai Tong Banking 1 and Insurance Co., Ltd., m its annual report for the year ended Dec. 31st, 1924, show? a net profit of $501,946.79, subject to Directors' ff-es and bonus to staff, which together with the sum of $154,596-85 brought forward from last120 words
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Article1410 1925-04-01 6 Interesting details of the 6-metre yacht "Monsoon," which is to represent the •R.S.Y.C. during- the yachting: season at Home this year, were give* 1 m the account of the Sunday's yacht racing. The project is so unusual however that it calls for something more than the interest of1,410 words
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Article241 1925-04-01 6 A Comprehensive Programme. Lee White's vivacious company presented "Scandals'' at the Victoria Theatre last night, a show which included everything from a song and dance to a boxing contest. The "Peaches" of coarse figured m some of the most attractive of the number-:, hut Lee White's241 words
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216 1925-04-01 6 Tho following had the honour of dining with His Excellency the High Commissioner and Lady Guillemard at Government House, Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday, to meet H.E. Vice Admiral Sir A. F. Everett, K.C.M.G., X.C.V.0., C.B. H.H. the Sultan of Perak, K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O. H.H. the216 words
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Article486 1925-04-01 6 TEN YEARS FOR CHINESE WOMAN. The following from the Malay Mail gives fuller details of the bomb outrage trial which our correspondent wired to us yesterday. The Selangor Assizes began on Monday morning, before Mr. Justice Farrer Manby, at the Kuala Lumpur Supreme Court, when Mr.486 words
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Article464 1925-04-01 6 Escalade on a Launch. What appears to have been an e-capade on the part of two Chinese youths named I.im Hoi Bin and Tan Took Siong on board a motor launch iv. the Harbour ycrterday was de. cribed m the Police Courts yesterday when the two464 words
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Article720 1925-04-01 6 The Prince of ITakt on JU^T ed The Tim:s office* mad lunched u.J' 8 directors. Kn lh^ Mr. Alfred F. Dennett has fl n w ed as Chief Sanitary bvptrtef; F.M j has b'.en posted tc La rut. Sir L. M. Woodward, Chi«f F.M.S., returns to720 words
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Article1560 1925-04-01 7 JUDGMENT FOR GLENFALLOCH. Isan H Guan's Master's Mistake. The action m which th? owners of the -•i-amship Ban Ho Guan sought a declarathat tr^ mm of the Glenfalloch w re responsible for the damage caused m a collision between the two vessels m the Singapore Roads last October^1,560 words
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Article182 1925-04-01 7 Still another serious motor accident, with fatal result, baa occurred, this taking piace about two miles from Kampar Town o!l Sunday afternoon. The ear, a Stadebakcr Light Six. belonging to Mr. W. J. B. Ashby, Secretary f the Kinia Sanitary Board, was taken by Mr. Ashby 's182 words
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Article60 1925-04-01 7 Ho Ah Pee, a Chinese woman was charged before the Assize Court yesterday with using as genuine two forged one dollar notes. The jury returned an unanimous verdict of not guilty and the woman was accordingly discharged. A similar verdict was returned at th? conclusion of the trial60 words
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Article369 1925-04-01 7 ANOTHER LEE WHITE SUCCESS. A "capacity house" accorded Lee White, Clay Smith and their talented company another tremendous reception at the Victoria Theatre last night and we trust that, after their Australian tour, this first-class combination of artists will keep faithful to the title of this admirable revue369 words
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Article229 1925-04-01 7 P.O. Officials' Evidence. The charge against a Chinese employee of the Societe Francaise <le Gerance of the theft of $6,6*50 m Straits Currency rfotes, was airain heard before Mr. J. R. Wood at the Central Magistracy, Hongkong, op. March 19. Mr. Th. van Schiffgaarde, cashier at the229 words
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Article124 1925-04-01 7 Discovery on the Tairea. Just before the British steamer Tairea arrived m the harbour yesterday morning, the ship's officers discovered a large quantity of chandu on board. The value is not yet known. It appears that the chandu was tied up to big drums m readiness to be124 words
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Article131 1925-04-01 7 A sergeant of the 31st American Infantry, reputed to be one of the best swimm rs m the U.S. Army, had an exciting adventure with a shark on March 11th at a point approximately forty feet distant frcm the Elks Club, states the Manila Times. Thr army131 words
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Article447 1925-04-01 7 The preliminary enquiry into a case *t forged rubber coupons was opened before Mr. Graham Black, Second Magistrate, yesterday, the accused being two Chinese named Lim Swee Kok and Lim Teng Cheng. It was alleged that they had m their possession eighty forged rubber coupons of one447 words
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Article424 1925-04-01 7 Yhe Budget Adopted by the Upper House. (By Courtesy of the Xanyo NichiNichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, Mar. 23 The debate on the national budget m the House of Peers has now come to a full stop despite the fact that the way had been paved m the direction of424 words
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Article546 1925-04-01 8 CARGO SALVED AND SHIP PATCHED. Nearly Ready to Sail. A very strange looking vessel will leave Singapore m a day or two. She is the Japanese steamer Altai Mam which was badly damaged and put ashore through a fire which broke out m the holds when546 words
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Article156 1925-04-01 8 The Slingsby legitimacy case is recalled by the news of the death, m British Columbia, of Mrs. Dorothy Warner Slingsby, wife of Commander Charles Henry Reynard Slingsby, R.N. She was an American lady and she was married to Commander Slingsby m 1900. Some ten years later156 words
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Article190 1925-04-01 8 Geneva, Feb. 4. One of the most thrilling spectacles m the history of winter sports was witnessed at St. Moritz yesterday, when Lord Northesk and Prince Odescalchi on skis were swirled round a frozen lake as they clunir tc the end of a rope which was attached to190 words
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Article2054 1925-04-01 8 By W. Dun man. For some years past a considerable amount of attention has been given by the F.M.S. Government to find an area of land at a high elevation which will meet all the requirements for a Hill Station, of which we are certainly m2,054 words
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Article366 1925-04-01 8 A somewhat unusual Mtfef f given by mem tiers of the Offi iian Union each ni«ht from U Match m the Library of tin- > V.M.C.A. The subjvet mwt I by some, "The Higher Chrisi actually it was adv-i -tis«-d 'ordinary' term "Divine lVwer Lives." The366 words
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Article96 1925-04-01 8 Am nation m which the Pharm;-.. office sued Dr. H. A. van D'.rt. ffM tinned m the Supreme Court y. morninpr, before the Chief Justice (Sir V ter FhawK when counst 1 for the strtod that the case had been settled. M 1 H. H. Zohnder appeared for96 words
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Article103 1925-04-01 8 H.RH. Prince George, wh<> ii g to ff— tilillj to join the cruiser. II of the China Squadron, for a per; vice, was expected m Colombo M 21st., by the P. and O. mail steaiiu donia. Originally, the Prince w to arrive from Home last month103 words
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Article115 1925-04-01 8 Mr. R. G B. Spicer Superintend' Police, Nuwara Eliya, ha* been app >: Commissioner of Police, Kenya W* Protectorate, and will be seconded f«»--vice for a, period of two years. Mi will be leaving Ceylon about June. On the ground that he underwent eye-nght test, which formed the ha> his115 words
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Article576 1925-04-01 9 FRIDAY MARCH 27, 1925. VY. Laurie is appoint© 1 to act as i\vv Fngiueer, Batu Pahat. Johore. Ahmed bin Mohamedun J M.F. has ec'Tilc-d for service as Game Warden N. C. D. Brownjohn, R.E is taken Strength of the command from IStk all match played on Wednesday l.y the S.R.C.576 words
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Article676 1925-04-01 9 DEAF AND DUMB MAN CHARGED. A somewhat unusual case has been dealt with m the lower courts. The accused is a Hylam who is deaf and dumb and cannot write. H? is charged with theft of a purse containing 22 dollars m Straits and Dutch money from a676 words
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Article100 1925-04-01 9 Promis»»ry Note Case Dismissed. The case was mentioned yesterday morning m the Supremo Court before the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, m which Urn Thian Hock sued Lee Trek Ho and another for money due on a promissory note signed by both the defendants for $576.95. Mr. Ismail,100 words
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Article97 1925-04-01 9 At the Singapore Assizes yesterday, be fore Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard, the tria. took place of a Chinese, Ong Seh Chan, who was charged with being m possession of nine $1 counterfeit notes, and with usin;: as genuine one $1 forged note. The case occupied the whole day. The97 words
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Article384 1925-04-01 9 PRESENTATION OF ADDRESS. A pleasant function took place m the Supreme Court yesterday afternoon, when the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Sidney Shaw, who is retiring next month, was the recipient of a framed address from the subordinate staff of the Supreme Court. The presentation was held384 words
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Article331 1925-04-01 9 To-morrow there leaves by the Marella, 10: Australia and New Zealand, on retirement, Mr. Maurice Rodesse. who has been for so many years Sheriff and Deputy Registrar of the Supreme Court, Singapore. Mi. Kodtm*! services began m 1889, when he became private secretary to the Chief Justice,331 words
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Article149 1925-04-01 9 Information Withheld from the Public? Now, says the Straits Echo, that the woman who attempted to murder Mr Richards m the Chines-,' Protectorate m Kuala I umpur has been duly tried and sentenced to ten years' rigorous imprisonment, which is certainly not an excessive penalty for149 words
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Article36 1925-04-01 9 Mr. H. E. Stevens, Superintendent of the Sj n c qpore Fire Brigade, will proceed on nine months' leave on Monday. March 30th. Mr. A. Ncwberry, the Socond Officer, vill act for him m his absence.36 words
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Article476 1925-04-01 9 SIX-HUNDRED GLOBE TROTTERS. Early yesterday morning, the California (Anchor Line), the fourth tourist ship to touch at Singapore this year, drew alongside the wharf av.£ discharged nearly 600 round-the-world tourists. Although she is smaller than some of the round-the-world cruisers which have called here already, the California brought476 words
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Article353 1925-04-01 9 We acknowledge receipt of the report and accounts of the Malacca Agricultural Medical Board, of which the hon'ble J. W. Campbell is administrator. Six medical officers are employed ur.der the Board, which deals with the expenditure of over $100,000, half of it going to salaries for medical353 words
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Article19 1925-04-01 9 A small rhinoceros was seen m the jungle on Sunday off the Ulu Langat-rd. at about the 24th mile.19 words
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Article1620 1925-04-01 10 COMMENTS ON THE TOUR. Failure m Tests Attributed to Batsmen. CSpecial to the Brisbane Courier from Captain E. W. Ballantine.) ♦And so, Mr. :Gilligan, the Fifth Test match being completed, I suppose all interest m your tour is at an end. "Don't you make any mistake, replied the1,620 words
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Article254 1925-04-01 10 A MATTER FOR THE STRANGERS' AID. The Kuala Lumpur correspondent of ttoc Times of Malaya forwards the following item of news to his paper: "Tuans" m Kuala Lumpur offices last week were astonished to receive a visit from a white woman of the peasant class, hatless, and with shawl complete,254 words
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Article31 1925-04-01 10 H. E. the High Commissioner has been pleased to award the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal to 2nd. Lieut. W. R. Sanguinetti and Private J. M Bathgate, of the M.S.V.R.31 words
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Article43 1925-04-01 10 [Reuter's Service.] London, Mar. 25. The result of the Lincolnshire was as follows: Tapin V Grave Fairy 2 King Willow 3 Betting: 9—l Tapin, 33—1 Grave Fairy, 40__l King Willow Twenty-six ran. Won by four lengths, third half a length away.43 words
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Article26 1925-04-01 10 [Reuter's Service.] London, Mar. 24. In the Scottish League, Celtic beat Morton 2 to 1 and Hibernians beat St. Mirren 2 to 0.26 words
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Article117 1925-04-01 10 [Reuter's Service.] London, Mar. 24. The English Lawn Tennis Association's report of the international federation meeting at Paris at whi?h sixteen nations were represented, including Mr. Clarke of South Africa and Mr. Slavell of Australia, announces that Austria, Ecuador, Hungary, India and Ireland have been elected117 words
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Article108 1925-04-01 10 [Reuter's Service.] London, Mar. 23Several members of Oxford'? crew m Saturday's trial were suffering with an epidemic of throat affection. Ben— tt has now developed a temperature and was absent from practice to-day. His place m the bow thwart was taken by Franklin. Mowerwhite was able to108 words
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Article45 1925-04-01 10 [Renter's Service! London. Mar. 23In the First Division of the Leagve, playel to-day. West Ham beat Arsenal 2 l. In the Second Division, Wolverhamnt'»n beat Blackpool 2—o and m the Southern Section of the Third Division, Norwich City beat Mci thy r 2—o.45 words
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Article22 1925-04-01 10 [Reuter's Service.] London, Mar. 2~>. At Htmstanton m the inter-Varsity gol* contest, Oxford beat Cambridge by I matches to G.22 words
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Article77 1925-04-01 10 [Reuter's Service.] London, Mar. 27. In the Southern division of the English League, Bournemouth drew with Kxeter 1 t<; 1 and Brighton beat Aierdare 4 to 1. Jn the Northern Division, the ilartlepools lost to Nelson 2 to 4. Jn the Scottish League, Queen's Park beat77 words
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Article268 1925-04-01 10 [Reuter's Arvlco.] London, Mar. 2f>. The following arc the probables, ridors and weights m this steeplechase at Ainiree, 4 1 _> miles, run to-day. Silvo (P. Re s) 12.7. Alcazar (Ridley) 12..*]. Music Hall (jockey not fooed) 12, Old Tay Bridge (J. Anthony) 11.12. Fly Mask (Doyle)268 words
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Article310 1925-04-01 10 The general meeting of the Su«d u» a sociation was held <>n Feb. 27th following particulars are now fort for publication. The officers elected for the < urreri are: The hon'ble Mr. .1. M 1^ senting the S. F. A. I Chairman Mr C. Hill (S. C.310 words
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Article145 1925-04-01 10 S.R.C. Defeat Su^«\ A friendly punc on tin r day saw the UtC jrain over the Royal Sussex. played brilliant footl times when feebleness m the I caused er-at disappointnunt. Leijssius was a: < Club and kt MOHMi botil his side and exeellt-ni Playinpr with a dan kg was145 words
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141 1925-04-01 10 A weak &G£ side 1 tic, the Chinese taM Malacca during tin Ka h Padanp yesterday aft< rn<>on. match endinpr m a draw The pame was fast ami excitinpr periods, hut lack of Wtl of forwards prm beinjr scored. The Cfcfcwi line, impressed most. pa»l141 words
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Article55 1925-04-01 10 Calcutta. *"'jl£X With rejrard to the t.team m India and Ceylon, i that details are bein*r iWf and there is authority U* Ceylon will be included if tin- rities are agreeable. Th«-_ m a proposal form but a M will be made to C^-Urn the IndianTimes of Ceylon - 55 words
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Article80 1925-04-01 11 NESIXRDAYS LIST. ;a] r Chamber of Commerce lali n held its 700 th. auction March 25th., when there was 1 509.77 tons. Of- ::»k>.o7 t< n>. Sold 624, 278.75 tons. SpotIs. BSd. 42 eta. i*rici-* Vitalized. •<I Sh. t*t Cents Per Lb. No SftJti (s! 4 to 6980 words
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Article330 1925-04-01 11 Mar. 23. M been marked ..i-'ivity ia a.i sevRubber has hrai to Is. S^d. with ah 1.569 t.ns, and n f the tomnv. great -irength. As BMfl enquiry for from outports and ■i m quite a nun*itodca. Tin is v it of the regular for enquiry. Indu<r.tinue330 words
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Article55 1925-04-01 11 by th» Tramways it the reduction -a I*s per cent reducptf per passensrer. c ineraaMd by 26 per Bgvn by 49 p*?r cent. per cer.t increase m r rease of 22 V^r par car mile The tfat Company has pro- iiiki at cheaper rates renent m increased tntfk55 words
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Article47 1925-04-01 11 :-r.:< here, says the Maiay -rr.ber Mr. A. S. Baxenda^e •he Government Service as and T., and later wnen he was a lm«l Baxendale and Devitt. "A'e held important appointment Mi companies. He has now publish- h entitled: 'Britain's Coming s Letters to my S«i on Cur-47 words
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Article213 1925-04-01 11 Singapore, Mar. 28. Rubber. Since our last, we have had a firm market, ar.d prices have advanced considerably. In the local sale, held yesterday, there was a g;>od all round demand. Awarded Sheet was withdrawn from auction, but later, sold privately at 70 per lb. Good Average Quality213 words
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Article161 1925-04-01 11 Singapore, Mar. 2*. Since HI last report there ha* been quit? a sensati nal rise m tht market inasmuch a< the price for Spot has passed over 70 per !b. The recent rise took place just after a brief pel I f depression, and m cor.se.161 words
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Article234 1925-04-01 11 <iem?ral Nitahara Dead. Tokio, Mar. 25. The death M announced of General Xitahara. New Commercial Commissioner for Japan m Singapore. It is announced that Mr. Seiiehiro Nak*.jima. v.\-c< mmeretml Attache at Sinsrapoie for the Foreign Mir.: -try. has been app<in'ed a? Secretary of Commercial affairs the Japanese Consulate234 words
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Article158 1925-04-01 11 At the agre of 27 years. Lou Dillon, the first bo»« to trot a mile m less than two minutes and duunpfofl trotter of the m rl I from 1903 to 1912 died of colic recent!}, at Santa Barbara, California, m the stables of the millionaire sportsman158 words
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Article90 1925-04-01 11 A motor-car collision occurred on Tu3~day afternoon at the junction of Goper.g and Tambun Roads. One car. <truci> broadside on by tat other, capsized and the occupant? were flur.sr into the ror.d. Further detail* of the accident are Dot vet to hand T.O.M. Mrs. F. Mathieu, of No. 5, ArratoonT.O.M. - 90 words
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Article772 1925-04-01 11 Mr. R. O'Neill has been added to the commission of the peace for Singapore. Mr. J. Dick becomes a memher of the Fenang Pilot Board vice Mr. F. A. Pledgei, resigned. Mr. H. Fairburn, of the F.M.S. Police Force, is due back from Home leave by772 words
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Article565 1925-04-01 11 SEVEN YEARS FOR ROBBERS. A Remarkable Story. A remarkable story was told by the complainant m a case at tne Singapore Assiz.-s, before Mr. Justi:e Barratt-Lennard yesterday, when two Chinese, How Sin and Chan Cha Seng, were charged with committing: robbery cf a sum of $340 whilst arm/ed565 words
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Article190 1925-04-01 11 In Singapore, during: the week ending Mar. 11th, there occurred 208 deaths. 23 being from pneumonia. 22 from debility and age. 17 from phthisis, 14 from malarial fever. 12 from beri-beri. and 11 from co > vulsiotL Under nationalities, the Registrar ci Births and Deaths gives the European190 words
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Article62 1925-04-01 11 Mr. H. R. Bull, formerly a Police Magistrate m Singapore, has been appointed sheriff and Denuty Registrar of the Suprtme Court, m succession to Mr. M. Rodesse, who leaves the Colony to-day on retirement. Before the business of the Bankruptcy Court commennced yesterday afternoon Mr. Bull took62 words
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Article63 1925-04-01 11 A Chinese clerk employed by Messrs. Sime, Darby and Co.. was going home on Thursday when he was attacked by a gang of Chinese at the corner of Malacca Street and Market Street. Kis ricksha m whic^ he was travelling: was upset, and he wa< stabbed during63 words
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Article1705 1925-04-01 12 DEPUTY PRESIDENT WELCOMED. Mr James Lomie made the formal declaration on taking office as a Municipal Commissioner yesterday afternoon, and presided over the ordinary meeting: of Commissioners which was held. Others present were- Messrs. W. Dunman, O. P. Griffith Jones, H. Woskel, S. Q. Wong, F. G. Lundon,1,705 words
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Article55 1925-04-01 12 A pleasant function took place at the premises of the Kulim General Hospital on Monday evening when the following gentlemen were entertained: Dr. J. T. Clarke, upon his leaving the Government Service' Dr. J. Portelli, on his arrival as the former's successor, and Mr. D. Srinivasagam the Special Grade Dresser,55 words
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Article957 1925-04-01 12 Quicquid aguvt homines nostri est farrago Libelli Juvenal. One sometimes has to go abroad to learn about one's own country. M. Bardoux m the Temps says that French support m Egypt can contribute to the protection of the route to India, which French Syria covers and957 words
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Article207 1925-04-01 12 'The Girl for the lim." Another packed hcuse at th. night testified to the popalarit; provided by the Lee White Company. Although "The Girl br different m a great measure from th of entertainment m which th< Clay Smith Company h a > only partly justifies the musical207 words
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Article179 1925-04-01 12 Ministerialist Parties* Resolute \lti:id (By Courtesy of the Na? -y N Xichi Shimbunsha.) Tokm. Mar. X, In order to earrv thlWtffl) tl sufTrrpre bill, the three Allied part adopted a resolution. urcrir.fr ttieii and couracre to fi-ht it dissolution, at a Joint Meetn Extension of I pper House's179 words
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Article85 1925-04-01 12 To Cost «2:,0.000 Conditions for a < rmtpi I i Penanjr Hill Rotd 1. and it is understood thai I ■fckitacti m Malaya corr.pete. The cost of i l I be $250,000. The BeoOMUMOdatior '-quired i room to seat 120, kmMge, I bnliard room, etc., and !l85 words
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Article67 1925-04-01 12 On Thursday evettfctff, A.S.P., acting on inf procoeded to a JuiMl rfH of N T eil Road whr» t h< im Chinese who all. bombs m his po?se??i<>^. found and taken poew Police 1 The CUmw Mr. Venables m tho T< day Mnhf and IMMH Four of67 words
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Article34 1925-04-01 12 Mr. H. R. Bull, at one tim<> ndi Selanpror, and later Registrar of O and Public Assignee, was on M mitted to the F.M.S. Var before Mr Sproule, at the Kuala Lumr ur Court.34 words
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Article344 1925-04-01 13 >I\ A. Cavendish, Registrar of Co- ,ye Societies, S.S. and F.M.S., is on r t«» Ip«h. S:r K» -rt and Lady Ho Tung sailed \\i nirkong on March 21st via the rt „f Canada for Europe. The under of Messrs. Perry and Co., i iht constructionT.O.M. - 344 words
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Article44 1925-04-01 13 H K\,f!!ency the Governor will be leav■ir Kuala Lumpur on sth April for Singa- F.M.S. yacht Sea Belle. Lady Guille'.iard. Ac pa me! by Mrs. •n. will be leavi.i T Kuala Lumpur for ■fapwi r»y the ni<;iu mail tra»n on 2nd44 words
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Article183 1925-04-01 13 A Malay mum 4 Ahmat, who is known as ihe most notorious criminals m KM brought up before the DisMr. Nunn, on Saturday when fef leniency HI being convicted liirjrt tf theft. The accused stated had letn promised a job at the BwaHal and asked His Honour183 words
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Article94 1925-04-01 13 •wincr have passed the London r <"(»mmerce Examinations held .be r last year: Senior. Typtwriting: P. K. Nambiar and Lim I < Junior. Ueping: P. K. Nambiar, Lim Hiap ttwrM Sherbanee (with distinction), r*njr Siew, Boey Choo Wah, Then n •>, Teo Tian Kentr, Wong Chin94 words
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Article896 1925-04-01 13 A FIRM HAND ON COSTS. Estate a Future Building Area. The annual general meeting of Bukit Tiii;ah Rubber Estates, Limited, was heid at French Bank Buildings on Saturday when Mr. A. W. Still presided and there wire also present the Rev. J. M. Ouiilon, Mr. E. A.896 words
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Article124 1925-04-01 13 Serious charges were preferred against Mr. A. C. Pestana, Bailiff of the Civil District Court, who was brought up before Mr. Nunn m the District Court on Saturday. Mr. E- L. Talma appeared for the defence. The case was postponed until Tuesday when a date will be124 words
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Article1179 1925-04-01 13 FIVE PER CENT DIVIDEND. Publication of Production Costs. The annual general meeting of Tapah Rubber Estates, Limited, was held at French Bank Buildings on Saturday, when Mr. W. H. Macgregor presided, and there were also present Messrs. J. Robertson, J. W. Mackenzie, C. Mancini and C. V. Bailey.1,179 words
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Article740 1925-04-01 13 AN INTERESTING RACE. Win for Vice-Commodore's Team. The team race sailed off on Sunday morning provided a most sporting event, wit;» ihe draw for boats coming out as follows: Vice-Commodore: Kathleen (Lundon), Polly II (McCall), Jean II (L. R. Blake) Puteh (Cobbett), Betty (Watson) Margare* -(Jones), Marion (Pitts). Rear.740 words
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Article1212 1925-04-01 14 A DISAPPOINTING YEAR. Drastic Reduction of Assessment. The annual general meeting of Ulu Benut Consolidated Rubber Company, Limited, was held at Hongkong Bank Chambers on Saturday, when Mr. A. J. Ferguson presided and there were also present Messrs. S. Q. Wong, Ong Hoon Beng, C. A. Edgar1,212 words
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Article384 1925-04-01 14 HOUSING AND SANITARY CONDITIONS. In the House of Commons, on March 3rd the following question and answer is reported m Hansard: Mr. Cecil Wilson asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that, m the course of an inquiry into the high death384 words
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Article158 1925-04-01 14 At the annual meeting of the above, Mr. H. R. Cheeseman (Hon. Secretary), m moving the adoption of the report and accounts, stated that he felt there was every reason for optimism m the position of the Church. The subscriptions had reached their highest figure so158 words
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Article97 1925-04-01 14 Two youths, a Tamil and a Chinese, were bought up before Mr. Nunn on Saturday, charged with house-breaking and theft. It was said that the boys climbed through an ci)en window into the kitchen of a house m Buona Vista-road and got away with some clothing which was97 words
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Article476 1925-04-01 14 S.C.C. PRACTICE MATCH. Good Batting by Marshall and Vyvyan. The S.C.C. trial match between teams captained by R. N. Hamilton and P. N. Knight was continue* on the Padang- on Saturday afternoon, a rain storm, which caused nearly an hour's adjournment, preventing a definite result being obtained. Continuing their476 words
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Article316 1925-04-01 14 The S.R.C. defeated the A.P.C. m friendly game on the Padang on Saturday. The feature of the match was the splendid all-round play by Leijssius. Batting first, the A.P.C. were only able to total 74. The Club, m their reply, easily passed this figure, Leijssius carrying his316 words
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Article109 1925-04-01 14 At about 4 p.m. on Tuesday betwe?n the 20th. and 21st. mile Dusun Tua-road, a Malay fatally stabbed another Malay, and later stated to the assistant penghulu that he had had a quarrel with the deceased. He was taken into custody by Mr Lloyd, the 0.C.P.D., while being brought to109 words
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Article104 1925-04-01 14 PROVIDES A COOD FINISH [Reuter's Service.] Ixmdon. M ar The Grand National Steeplecha decided at Liverpool to-day was Double Chance, lO.i* (Major Old Tay Bridpe. 11.12 (J. Ant Fly Mask, 11.11 (DoyUi Thirty three started. Betting: 100 to ii winner, nto i 10 to 1 third. Won104 words
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Article25 1925-04-01 14 (From Our Own Correspondent i Tenant ar 27. In the Penanjr soccer league, the cipality 1 tat the Cricket Clul. bg Ie nil.25 words
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Article78 1925-04-01 14 (From Our Own Correspond* Ipoh. Mar H The Ipoh Golf Club annual meeting hild to-day, Mr. Kenion prosidmfr. Reviewing the past year, Mr X said that out of the nine new h<'i» posed, three had been completed m use. It was proposed to raise $20,00078 words
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Article222 1925-04-01 14 S.C.C. Practice Match An S/\C. practice match bttVW crptaim-d by R. N. Hamilton and P. Kniprht commenced on the Padan*: day evening 1 before a pood attendance. Hamilton's side batted first and a' close of just over an hourV play ha<: 79 for the loss of one wicket. The222 words
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Article64 1925-04-01 14 7n a billiards match of 1.000 up a' Shanghai Town Hall on March 11th. C i:. I. M. Barrett sc-cured ((.rnfovi victory over Mr. R. Phillip* rurniii his 1.000 while Phillips cowfitod 5«9. Fnrrc-tt played cxcelleift billiar.ls the creator part of the even m p. m I session compiling64 words
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Article196 1925-04-01 14 The following appointment to Service has been made by the State for the Colonies:— Sv I ments: Mr. ft, W. Evts.n. M.X L.R.0.P., to Medical Officer. An earthquake MM m ord« 16th. at the Colombo Observatory. ninjr at 8.18 p.m., Ceylon standard reaching a maximum at fi.3l p.m-i lasting m196 words
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Article6429 1925-04-01 15 [Reuter's Service] London. Mar. 23- i the House of Commons, m the report UM KVMI Estimates, Mr. Rarasay Mav»nald attacked Government's decision It pr iceed with the Singapore Base tnd declared Ihst the Empire did not consist 'civ of Australia and New Zealand. Singapori would weaken the Empire becaUfl6,429 words
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Article11 1925-04-01 16 Mr. N. MacPhail, tf t! Sanitary Board, aecotnpaniPhail, has returned fnm:11 words