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Title Section21 1925-04-08 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. iHJKD SERIES THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS, APRIL 8, 1925. NO. 1966.21 words
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Article152 1925-04-08 1 April 6. $118.50 24.00 nite 37.00 19.50 Tapioca 6.50 > 8.50 11.45 nailed 11.75 *»«»r*| unt. 4,000 Liang Hin Chan Mark B <Old) 375 ■ik* Hin Chan Mark Red tafli (New) 298 am old No. 1 330 '^f. limn Bintan 285 1 -coon Sioka 257 >'am iJioken No. 1152 words
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Article172 1925-04-08 1 209 U China 209 210 Illusion 210 I TlMli 210 tmm nt 210 M< r ■♦•>■ ml Politki 211 POLK S AM) (Ol XT NEWS. Appt-als 212 I'-ririintf 212 214, 7 omteifeiting Plant 215 handu 216 I.arai <'..- 217 rf and AlCtitMtl 219 .Mat: 221 srost ull: < hine^e172 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article105 1925-04-08 1 STURT.- Mar. 4, at Eastbourne, to Eveline, the wife of H. H. Sturt, of the Asiatic Petroleum Company (S.S.), Ltd., Singapore, daughter. PYKETT.- At Batu (Jajah Hospital on March 28, to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Pyket;, of Ttluk Anson, Lower Perak, a daughter. WARD.— On March 2«th 1925,105 words
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Article159 1925-04-08 1 WIXSLEY-WHITE.— On 4th April, iy2s, at St. Andrew's Cathedral Singapore, the Ven'ble Archdeacon Swindell officiating, Tom Mead Winsley of th. Asiatic Petroleum Co. Ltd., Singapore, to Alice Kathleen, daughter of Mr. W. A. White Auditor-General S.S. and Mr, White. BARBOL'R-FAIRLEY. Mar. 6, at Maytield Parish Church, Edinburgh, by the159 words
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Obituary16 1925-04-08 1 DUNN. -In London, on March 29th, Stanley Dunn of Messrs Prinkmann and Co. By cable.16 words
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Article270 1925-04-08 1 Dates to March 12th. were brought hf the mail which a) lived here on Saturday. April 4th. This weekly leaves by the P. and O. Mantua on Friday. A big seizure of illicit chandu worth about $75,800 was made on board a steamer which arrived from China270 words
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Article63 1925-04-08 1 April 6. Bank 4 m.s. 2,4 Bank demand 2 4 Private credits 3 m.s. 2 4 19-32 New Yoik, demand 55 Credits 90 days 57^ France, demand 1000 India, T. T. 15G Hongkong, demand 2 p.c. Dis. Yokohama, demand 133 Java, demand 139 v Bangkok, demand 79% SoTereirn, Bank63 words
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Article26 1925-04-08 1 Mr. A. Williams, of the Civil Service, has gone from Malacca to Balik Pulau as District Officer, vice Mr. G. Hawkins, who has gone on leave.26 words
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Article752 1925-04-08 1 April 1. In his address to the Singapore Chamber of Commerce on Monday. I>ir. W. A. Fell discussed the trad;.of the Port, as carried on by the Singapore Harbour Board. He paid a compliment to the efficiency of the services of the Board, but also called attention to752 words
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Article765 1925-04-08 1 April 2. That is a striking statement made by the president of the London Iron and Steel Exchange, that he was convinced that within fifty years China would be the greatest steel importing country m the world, with a demand sufficient to take the whole output ol765 words
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Advertisement102 1925-04-08 1 1 to the "Singapore Free Prts,s" tanriag from Europe to th Straita the mail lines, are invited to send ijrer the name pf their steamer and m Singapoie. Copies will theo "H'et them at various pc\ ls of call n Europe wishing detailed m I.ares &c. can have a copy102 words
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Article829 1925-04-08 2 April I). In October 1917, seven and a half years ago, Governor Sir Arthui Young issued a commission to certain gentlemen to enquire into the cause of the housing difficulties m Singapore and the steps which should be taken to remedy such difficulties. The Commission worked hard and issued829 words
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Article553 1925-04-08 2 April 4. Some time ago we referred to the proposal which had been made locally that estates might consider the possibility of having their surplus rubber used up m local roadmakin?, and raised the question as to exactly how such action would affect the general aims on553 words
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Article352 1925-04-08 2 American cables of the past fewdays have told us of what are called record deals. The acquisition of the Dodge Motors business for $175 mil lion, from the widows of the founders, by a New York bankers' syndicate, is said to be one of the biggest cash352 words
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Article542 1925-04-08 2 Apri 1 The sad plight < i 1 to a special calm Correspondent, is occupying I'm anxious attention of the H liMssioner, the FJLS, Govo D the Unofficial M We suppose so, for afl'ord to spend tw, nty dollars on the Croatian rate port to nrve I542 words
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Article750 1925-04-08 3 April 7. ck on which recent French nts have been wrecked is ial one. It is not our right the way a friendly nation tarry on its business, so long •rests of others are not conN r need we be too anxious inlanders who are involved750 words
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Article342 1925-04-08 3 A larjre new ichoo] for Malays, capable of accommodating 300 pupils, is to be erected by the Government m the near future at the Date Kramat end of Itrak Road Penanjr. Mr. P. S. Williams of the Malayan Civil Service, has come to IVnanir, from Singapore, to ad temporarily as342 words
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LOCAL WIRES.
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Article56 1925-04-08 3 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Mar. 31. In connection with the robbery m Abocsittee Lane, the police have arrested and detained four Chinese from a house off a lane m Chulia Street. On one were found two rounds of revolver ammunition. One of the four said he56 words
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Article174 1925-04-08 3 Chino- Australian Enterprise. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, Mar. 31. An interesting ceremony took place at Kampar on Monday on the occasion of the launching of a pontoon belonging to the Kampar River Tin Dredging Company. Mr. R. Thompson, the principal of Thompson and Company of Castlemaine,174 words
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Article138 1925-04-08 3 Mr. Thompson's Intentions. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, April 1. Mr. R. Thompson interviewed to-day, said that he was starting the firm of Thompson, Malaya Ltd., with a head office at Kual i I umpur mainly for establishing a technical sraff for giving assistance m138 words
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Article80 1925-04-08 3 The Pasteur Treatment. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 2. At a meeting of the Sanitary Board, Mr. Riad presiding, statements were made by Dr. Klhgsbury, pathologist and Mr. MacGregor, veterinary surgeon, on the subject of rabies, indicating that eighteen persons had been given the80 words
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Article117 1925-04-08 3 Judgment Against Bank. (Fn»?n Our Own Correspondent.) Penanp, Apr. 2. Mr. Justice Whitley read a fairly long judgment m the case m which the liquidator of P. G. Taylor and Company was plaintiff and the Hongkong Bank defendant, m connection with fifty $5,000 debentures.117 words
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Article64 1925-04-08 3 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Apr. 2. Torrential rains caused a small part of th^ side of Gunong Jerai to break down. Btockl of granite and branches of tr?es were dashed down r.nd razed the colony at thf foot of th? hill. Four persons are dead under the64 words
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Article30 1925-04-08 3 (From Our Own Corresson.Viit.) Penang. Apr. 2. Alor Star, it is stated, is soon to have ftJ o^n band composed of members of the subordinate civil service.30 words
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Article79 1925-04-08 3 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala, Lumpur, Apr. 3. Near the two and a quarter mile on the Sungei Besi Road, Service lorry knocked down a Tamil woman and then collided with a tree. The passengers were thrown cut, one being instantaneously killed, while another died before reaching79 words
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Article48 1925-04-08 3 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, April 3. Khoo Teow Swee who was convicted at Sitiawan on Feb. 17th and fined a thousand dollars for retaining 103 pikul coupons, out cf a lot missing from the District Office, got the conviction quashed on appeal here to-day.48 words
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Article47 1925-04-08 3 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, April 3. An Indian Mohamedan named Syed Ahamed and a twelve year Chinese girl, who it is alleged the former kidnapped, were arrested on the arrival of the Teesta fror.i Singapore. They will be sent back to Singapore for trial.47 words
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Article80 1925-04-08 3 (From Our Own Cones.ponrkr.t.) Penang, April X. The report of the directors of the Semanggol Rubber Co. shows a profit of $24,382 after providing for depreciations and with $25,106 from last year $49,488 is available. A five per cent interim dividend absorbed $16,808, leaving a balance of $32,67980 words
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Article160 1925-04-08 3 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penatig, Apr. 3. The Malay Peninsula Agricultural Association's annual meeting was held to-day, Mr. Gray presided and gave an interesting resume of the year's- w r ork m the course of which he said there was a profit of $1,657. He dealt at length160 words
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Article64 1925-04-08 3 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang. April fi. A municipal motor lorry, which was profeeding towards the District, knocked down an Indian cloth pedlar who was carrying a big bundle, and ran over the man. H<? died m hospi:al three hours afterwards. In Penang-road on Sunday morning a64 words
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Article76 1925-04-08 3 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Apr. 6. At the meeting '>f the Municipal Commissioners to-morrow, the President will move for an advance of $ir)0.000 from the Municipal Fund for the tramway departmtnt. for the purpose of renewing the track. Interest at 5 per cent. The $00,000 previously76 words
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Article45 1925-04-08 3 (From Our Ovn Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 6. Judgment has been reserved m th? application of Mr. Ford, on behalf of the defendants m the Ferrers versus Straits Times libel case, to set aside the order for service cutside the jurisdiction.45 words
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Article140 1925-04-08 3 Mr. Laszlo Schwartz, the Hungarian violinist and Miss Dawn Assheton, the wellknown English soprano, presented a programme of music to an audience of invited guests at the residence of Mr. Manasseh Meyer on Saturday evening. Miss Assheton sang a number of Hungarian and Slavonic folksongs and her pure140 words
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Article16 1925-04-08 3 Mr. Robert Greg, the British Minister m Bangkok, and Mrs. Greg have arrived back from England.16 words
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Article971 1925-04-08 4 DECEMBER EXAMINATIONS. The following Singapore students have been successful m obtaining" certificates: Special Malayan Certificate. Boys under 18 years: Honours: R. 1., D. S. Marshall c, G. Oehlers c, m. A. C. S., Oeij Bian Hian. Passes: R. 1., V. Ambiavagar, Hu Chee Ing, Khoo Poh Ann,971 words
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Article23 1925-04-08 4 The Kin? has approved of the nominaticns of Mr. Ritchie and Mr. J. H. Rich to be Unofficial Members of the Federal Couicil.23 words
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Article624 1925-04-08 4 THE WEEK'S WORK. Capture m the Province. The F.MJ3. Customs preventive department are extending the sphere of their activiti?s, which now embrace Province Wellesley, whence two cases of smuggling, cr preparations for smuggling, are reported. The total quantity of rubber seized, according to the captures reported this week,624 words
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Article169 1925-04-08 4 The Ceylon Rubber Restriction Committee met on Monday 2 r >th m the Legislative Council Chambers and after more than six hours 1 discussion arrived at a basis of recommendations for the draft report, for the signing of which a meeting was to be held on169 words
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Article83 1925-04-08 4 The Installation Meeting of Lodge Kinta took place m Ipoh on Saturday. The Worshipful Master Elect was Bro. J. H. Inglis and the Wor. Installing Master was Wor. Ero. W. Frew, P.D.G.A.D.C. Mr. G. W. A. Trimmer will be going on leave on Wednesday, lf-th, leaving with Mrs. Trimmer by83 words
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Article1049 1925-04-08 4 SEQUEL TO MOTOR COLLISION. Chief Justice on Reckless Driving. In the Supreme Court yesterday morning the attention of the Chief Justice was occupied with three criminal appeals, two of which were dismissed, whilst m the other case the sentences were reduced. The first appeal was made by a1,049 words
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Article73 1925-04-08 4 STILL SOlM)i\ (l COLONIAL OFFICE INTERESTED (From Our Own ComLondon. pri In view of your leader <-f t t ing the future of Prai. I > ries from the Hon. W. <;. under- Secretary of State who tells me that "th, tunate position repaniin^ p gracing"73 words
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Article413 1925-04-08 4 Hiph Bill for (<>sts o| Litigation In the Chancery Division Mr. Justice Tomlin continu. of the application by the fca? Company to stay the pro, ons taken out by tht < Kelantan for a case to i>< arbitrator on points of law gnti ment had paid413 words
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Article751 1925-04-08 5 His Highness the Sultan of Johore shot a rown >eladang on Buloh Kasap Estate Wednesday last. Th< I'larting. Mercantile and Professional o mmunitiv> of Malacca are presenting the lea. Mr. Langham-Carter with a s-lver bo?: on hjs retirement. It may interest our readers to hear, saysT.O.M.; M.M. - 751 words
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Article1931 1925-04-08 5 HARBOUR BOARD'S HANDICAP. Over-( aPitalisation Prevents Cheapness. The annual meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Comm.rce and Exchange was held m the Exchange Building yesterday afternoon, when Mr. W. A. Fell presided over a fair attendance of members. In moving the adoption of the report and accounts, the1,931 words
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Article667 1925-04-08 5 IMPROVEMENT IN FINANCE. Padi the Prime Industry. The annual report on Kedah for Aug. 1023 to Aug. 1924 is by Mr. W. Peel, Bn. iish Adviser. After a useful geographical and historical sketch of the State, Mr. Peei gives the revenue at $s^> million, and the expenditure667 words
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Article84 1925-04-08 5 A conference of m?dical officers is being heid at Kuala Lumpur, the subject of enauiry being the working of the administration of the Malayan medical services. The sitting's began on Monday, at the Government Offices, Kuala Lumpur, under Uie chairmanship of Sir David Galloway, the other members of the conference84 words
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Article1477 1925-04-08 6 A SATISFACTORY YEAR. Useful Committee Work. The annual general meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association was held m the Exchange Room., yesterday afternoon. Mr. H. S. Godwin presided over s. good attendance of members. Addressing the meeting the Chairman said: Our accounts are presented m1,477 words
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Article188 1925-04-08 6 The present state of things would be amusing if net so costly to the respective States. The authorities must be as weil aware as those who look on (and laugh) up-country, that there is a ready market for every ounce offered to the Kadeis or Ulu collectors188 words
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Article173 1925-04-08 6 A*nother head of department m the Municipality m the person of Capt. S. IX Meadows, F.R.1.8.A., Chief Municipal Architect, is shortly leaving the service. The staff of the Architect's Department entertained their retiring Chief! on Monday evening, m the Drawing Office, and presented him with a173 words
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Article1459 1925-04-08 6 THE NEW INSTALLATION. The twelfth annual general meeting of the Titi Tin Company, Limited, was held m the registered offices of the Company, Chartered Bank Chambers, yesterday. Mr. J. M. Sime presided and others present were: Messrs. S. Q. Wong, J. A. Elias, A. Braddon, Koh San1,459 words
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Article245 1925-04-08 6 THE CHANGI KOAD AFFRay The case m which two Chines, Sim o Seng and Lim Phui, were charged Z the attempted murder of Sim Teck Ch who was shot m the abdomen during* alleged attack upon him on the mr n Road m September 1923, was continued the245 words
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Article123 1925-04-08 6 MR. LANGHAM-CARTE R'S RETIREMENT. In appreciation of the hon'ble Mr. 1 ham-Carter's services to the planting and mercantile communities of Malacca and district, and m view of his retirement fn.m the Civil Service (after over 30 years) mxt month, a public dinner m his honour wa< held m the Drill123 words
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Article844 1925-04-08 7 •Whore children are not, heaven is not, and heaven if they come not again shall be never: But the face and the voice of a child are assurance of heaven and its promise for ever." Swinburne. The little feet that used to patter along my paths have844 words
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Article45 1925-04-08 7 Mr. and Mrs. Hawkes have returned to Sertmban. Mr. Hawkes, who is m the ".v< Department, Seremban, was to have K"ne to Kuala Lumpur on transfer, when. hf returned from casual leave, but the •ran.-fer has now been cancelled, and he *'ill remain m Seremban.45 words
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Article1638 1925-04-08 7 The suocess which has attended the pro. posal of the Turf Club to get out a selected batch of young Irish bloodstock, as a change from the ordinary system of griffin importation, makes all points connected with these new racers of interest As we have said before they1,638 words
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Article35 1925-04-08 7 Twenty cards were taken out for the March ladies spoon on Monday, 30th uit., which resulted m a win for Mrs. R. E. Morris with a score of 48 12, 3G nctt.35 words
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224 1925-04-08 7 Suspicions as to there being other counterfeiting plants at work m Singapore besides the one which was discovered m Paya Lebar a short while ago, when a very complete outfit for turning out exceptionally good forgeries was taken possession of by the Police, have been confirmed224 words
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Article36 1925-04-08 7 London's first steel house erected for public inspection was opened by the Mayor and Mayoress of Wandsworth at Upper Tootingroad, S.W. It is of the bungalow type, and contains four rooms besides a bathroom and kitchen.36 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article459 1925-04-08 7 Chinese and H.M.S. Hawkins Draw. An excellent soccer match was witnessed on the Padang yesterday afternoon, between the S.C.F.A. and H.M.S. Hawkins. The teams displayed a keenness which filled .every moment of the game with interest. It was a vigorous game but clean, Mr. Gale having to call a459 words
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Article91 1925-04-08 7 Johnstone beat* Nuimely. In glorious weather, before a large number of keenly interested spectators, Nunnely and Johnstone, the two finalists m the Negri Sembilan Open Singles Championship, fought out the issue on Saturday evening, when after a match lasting an hour and a half Johnstone, playing91 words
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Article62 1925-04-08 7 [Renter's Service.] London, Mar. 30. In the English League first division, West Bromwich beat Sheffield United 2 to 1. In the second division, Portsmouth beat Burslem Port Vale 2 to 0 and Wolverhampton lost to Leicester 0 to 1. In the Southern division, Merthyr beat Bristol Rovers 162 words
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Article40 1925-04-08 7 [Reuter's Service.] London, Mar. 30. At Queen's Club m the amateur racquets championship final, C. Pell (America) beat Major-General Sheppard 15 8, 12 15, 15—8, 15—1. Pell now meets H. Leatham, the holder, m the challenge round to-morrow.40 words
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Article115 1925-04-08 7 [Reuter's Service.] London, Mar. 30. At the National Sporting Club, m a twenty rounds featherweight championship contest, Johnny Curley (Lambeth) beat George Mackenzie (Leith) on points. It was a strenuous struggle throughout. McKenzie continually carried the fight to his opponent but Curley, making splendid use of his right115 words
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Article474 1925-04-08 8 Mr. David Freeman has returned to Kuala Lumpur from England. Inspector and Mrs. C. Harwood, of Penang, who left for Home by the Kashgar, were met on board by the Pitt Street Station Police Force, and were garlanded. Lieut. T. A. Halsey, and 2nd Lieut. J.M.M.; P.G. - 474 words
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Article390 1925-04-08 8 Big Seizure on British Steamer. The seizure of about 75,800 dollars worth of non-Government chandu on board the steamer Seang Bee when she arrived m Singapore from China Ports on March 12th. last, was the subject matter of a District Court action which came up before Mr. Ralph390 words
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Article639 1925-04-08 8 COOLIE FINED $35,000. Estate Coolies' Find. One mile north of Pulau Pisang, Johore, on March 14th., the Lalat captured a kotah manned by two Chinese, who were carrying 189 pikuls 42 katis of rubber. The men were produced before Inche Djafar, the Batu Pahat magistrate, on the 16th639 words
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Article119 1925-04-08 8 We regret to hear that a telegram has been received by Messrs. Brinkmann, from Mrs. Stanley Dunn, m London, that her husband has passed away. Mr. Dunn left Singapore on February 27th, invalided Home, and reaching there on the Saturday, died on the -following evening.119 words
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Article78 1925-04-08 8 British War Medals and Victory Medals were presented to» nine ex-soldiers now serving with the Straits Settlements Police Force, at a parade which was held on Monday morning. The I.G.P. Mr. Denham and the Acting 0.P.0., Mr, Harmer were present. The parade consisted of about two hundred men.78 words
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Article15 1925-04-08 8 Tunfcku Abdul Rahman, A.D.0., Sepang is proceeding td England shortly to study for the bar.15 words
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Article706 1925-04-08 8 SIR G. MAXWELL ON VERNACULAR EDUCATION. We have received a copy of the school magazine of the Victoria Institution, Kuala Lumpur, for March, and an excellent sample it is of the literary activities of the School. The Headmaster, Mr Sidney, is president of the editorial board, which is706 words
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169 1925-04-08 8 The following is the March Professional Examination, Pass List. Final Examination for the Diploma of LM.S. T. Arumugam, B. J. Ess, A. R. Muthiah, N. H. Pereira, S. R. Salmon, N. K. Sharma, Tara Singh. Pass m Medicine only: A. Murugasu. Pass m Midwifery169 words
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Article348 1925-04-08 8 A SUCCESSFUL YEAR. The report of the above, for the y«- i: i end ed December 31, 1924, states:— The j,,, for the year, after writing off depreeiatjo and transferring to employees' bonus f ur the sum of $5,000, amounts to $794,047 with the balance brought forward348 words
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Article440 1925-04-08 8 Magician Cause* Man- Death. A curious case opened the Johore Buhiu Assizes which commenced before Mr. Jus. tice A. V. Brown on the 28th instant when Lai Fatt, a coolie on a timber cutting Kongsi near Mersing, was charged with the murder of Yip Thow, the440 words
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Article25 1925-04-08 8 Mr. G. G. Lewis is taking over the management of Messrs. Huttenbach, Lazarus and Co.'s Kuala Lumpur branch from M* J. Mackechnie, from April Ist.25 words
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Advertisement80 1925-04-08 8 Guthrie and Co, Kuala Lumpur, agents have received a telegram from the retaries of the United Sua Betong Ru*^; r Estates Ltd., that the directors have deciu €id to recommend, subject to audit and u«iwj adjustments a final dividend m respect <■ the financial year ending Dec. 31st* to^t, of80 words
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Article1519 1925-04-08 9 I'KIVY COUNCIL JUDGMENT. Mr Justice Barrett-Lennard's Decision Iphtld. It will be remembered that a Reuter tdkk received on March 10th stated that f Privy Council had dismissed the appeal from the judgment of the Supreme Court f the Straits Settlements on December HO, not allowing the appeal1,519 words
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Article189 1925-04-08 9 CONCLUSION OF THE SESSION. The last case on the list for trial before the Assize Court came to a conclusion yesterday afternoon when two Chinese were charged with attempted murder. The incident, which was the outcome of the refusal cf the complainant to join the Sin Ghee Hin189 words
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Article92 1925-04-08 9 On the departure of Inspector C. Harwoot on long: leave, Inspector Dawson vill come to Pitt Street Station from the Dindings Inspector Hawkins, who has been acting as Court Inspector, will go to the Bindings, on Thursday. On his return from leave Inspector Randall has resumed chargeEx - 92 words
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Article19 1925-04-08 9 Major and Mrs. Tayler, of the 2-20cn Burmah Rifles, are leaving Taiping on transfer to Burmah on April 4.19 words
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Article241 1925-04-08 9 Mr. D. H. Hampshire, has left Kuala Lumpur on a visit to Java, and expects to bt absent about three weeks. A beginning was to be made this month with the memorial to the late Earl Kitchener, to be erected on Marwick Head, nortnwest of the241 words
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Article193 1925-04-08 9 The wedding took place on Monday afterneon at St. George's Church, Penang, m the presence of a numerous congregation, of Mr. Louis Aftan Coutier Biggs, Seci clary to the Munjciphl Commissioners, I-enang, and Miss Anna Minnitt, niece of Mr. C. Alma Baker, C.8.E., the well-known mine owner and193 words
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Article160 1925-04-08 9 Various articles of jewellery were displayed as exhibits m the District Court yesterday morning:, when a Japanese who was arrested and charged some days back m connection with the theft of about 1,500 d( liars worth of jewellery from the residence of a Japanese lady m Queen160 words
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Article187 1925-04-08 9 Japan's Disarmament. (By courtesy of the Nanyo Nichi Nichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, April 1. Six hundred army officers have been dismissed according to the announcement issued by the War Office. Three thousand navy officers, it is also believed, are to be dismissed m the course of this month. Mr.187 words
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Article70 1925-04-08 9 FEBRUARY INCREASES. The return of imports and exports for Eritish Malaya, for February show (excluding paresis post). Total imports $59,179,826 or £6,904,313, against $45,451,366 or £5,302,659 for February 1924. Total exports $71,143,323 or £8,300,054 against $54,708,844 or £6,382,602 m the corresponding month of last year. Total increase m70 words
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Article717 1925-04-08 9 Singapore, Apr. 1. A further considerable rise m the pricJ of spot rubber has taken place during the past week and London stocks are once again down to the extent of 942 tons. As a result there has bee.i more demand for Rubber shares and most of717 words
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Article166 1925-04-08 9 The Sungei Gau Tin Mining Co., Ltd. has issued its report for the year 1924, which will be submitted at the annual meeting to be held at 2.15 p.m. on Wednesday, April Bth, at Derrick and Co's offices, Hongkong Bank Chambers. It states that the loss for166 words
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Article, Illustration187 1925-04-08 10 Mr. LOWTHER KEMP'S ADVENTURE. SPORT IN EAST AFRICA. Mr. W. Lowther Kemp, on his departure from the Colony on retirement, planned his journey to include India. He then formed the idea of going across to Africa and photographing lions— Mr. Kemp is known as one187 words
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Article502 1925-04-08 10 "I am cutting out a bit of India and adding a bit of time to Africa m order to photograph a lion! (with a capital "L"). I send you the result herewith. Unfortunately the "mirage" here after nine m the morning is notoriously bad and this affects the502 words
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Article, Illustration51 1925-04-08 10 This picture is, as Mr. Kemp says, probably unique, as it shows a procession of seven lionesses at close quarters. The camera is small and the light not sharp, but despite these handicaps a good idea of the thrilling pastime of wild beast photography can be obtained. REMARKABLE WILD NATURE51 words
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Article, Illustration37 1925-04-08 10 A more useful if less dangerous victim of rifle and camera. One of the many varieties of East African fauna, it is partially concealed by the grass m which it has fallen. A TROPHY OF THE CHASE.37 words
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Article510 1925-04-08 10 He says he fired to turn them, they would have walked right over us. H shot the leader first as she saw nu 5 dropped at once and he put two .47 ed bullets into the second but only wounded her. She went off into the scrub fufttti510 words
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Article139 1925-04-08 11 MARCH FIGURES. Total 26.835.96 22,293.63 67,641.69 65,533.58 Nute _The above figures represent toUl K.\ ports from all the Ports of British Malaya. The imports of Para rubber from coun- „u tsule British Malaya during March, 2") amounted to 13,398.93 tons; against ->4 tons. The imports of Para rubber139 words
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Article111 1925-04-08 11 YESTERDAY'S LIST. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 701 st. auction vtsu-rday, when there was Catalogued *77lW> !b>.; 391.94 tons. Offered 613,326 jbs.; 273>1 tons. Sold 458,621 lbs.; 204.74 Spot. London Is. B%d. N\w York 42% cts. Prices Realized. Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents Per Lb.111 words
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Article229 1925-04-08 11 Singapore, Apr. 2. Rubber.— During the period under rewe have had a strong market, and i rices have apain risen considerably. The highest price recorded for Spot Sheet was 7.". Owinp ro lower quotations from both London and New York, there was an easier tendency m yesterday's local229 words
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Article163 1925-04-08 11 The-? was a very larsre audience at the k Cheung Choon Theatre Hall on Wed;i uy ni.irht when the members of the Thin Amateur Dramatic Association Ml stajred the play entitled, 4 The 4 a Lost Wife and her Husband." ••f before the performance started every wasContributed - 163 words
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Article92 1925-04-08 11 Nv «fe Accused of Cutting Husband's Throat. ints* woman was brought up before J i f i Majristrat2 yesterday on a charge gy She was arrested m a house Ayer street on Wednesday evenly 't is alleged that the woman attacked r husband with a razor92 words
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Article199 1925-04-08 11 ROYAL SINGAPORE YACHT CLUB. The annual general meeting of members of the Club was held at the Club Houss on Monday last, about 50 members being present, with Mr. F. G. Lundon, ViceCommodore m the Chair. Mr. Lundon referred briefly to the past year's accounts and pointed out199 words
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Article68 1925-04-08 11 [Reuter's Service.] London, Apr. 1. The following are the results of League matches played to-day: Fir^t Division. Notts C. 1, Preston 0. g Cardiff 0, Manchester 2. Villa 4, Arsenal 0. Second Division. Crystal P. 1, Chelsea 0. S. Shields 2, Hull 0. Blackpool 1, Southampton 0. Scottish68 words
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Article58 1925-04-08 11 [Reuter's Service.] London, Apr. 1. At Queen's Club, m the British Amateur Racquets Championship challenge round, Pell beat Leatham 15—10, 15—12, 17—16. London, Mar. 23. At Queen's Club, m the challenge round of the Racquets Amateur Doubles Championship, the Hon. C. Bruce and H. Leatham (holders) defeated E. Baerleine58 words
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Article22 1925-04-08 11 [Reuters Service.] Philadelphia, April 9. Mike Ballerino won the junior lightweight title, outpointing Steve (Kid) Sullivan m a ten-round bout.22 words
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Article74 1925-04-08 11 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh April 2. The Ipoh golf club championship has been won by Ayton, who beat Leigh the winner of the Siam open championship, by three and two m a 36 hole match. Both played good golf and kept close for the first eighteen74 words
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Article171 1925-04-08 11 Case Settled Out cf Court. Legal business m the Supreme Court yesterday morning was of very short duration, the Chief Justice, Walter Shaw, being occupied for only five minutes. In the action of J. H. Leopold and Company, Limited versus The British Malay Trading Company, Mr. E. A.171 words
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Article115 1925-04-08 11 Damage to the extent of 1,500 dollars is said to have been incurred by a fire which broke out m No. 18 Lavender Street, a Chinese shop house, and which destroyed the building. The Brigade received the call at about ten minute? after one o'clock yesterday morning115 words
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Article800 1925-04-08 11 A TECHNICAL OFFENCE. Proceedings which were described by the Deputy Public Procccutor as being of an unusual character, were brought against Mr. A. C. Pestana, Bailiff of the Supreme Cour% who was charged before the District Judge, Mr. Ralph Scott, yesterday, with committing a breach of the800 words
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Article87 1925-04-08 11 S.C.C. II BEAT S.R.C. 11. The S.C.C. second eleven were not extended during the course of their meeting with the S.R.C. second string on the Padane last evening and won somewhat comfortably with a 2 o margin. Halfway through the first half, Hill, -the Club inside-right, gained possession to87 words
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Article615 1925-04-08 11 Malacca Assizes commence on April 20th. Mr. Chai Won-yen is recognised as Consul General for China at Singapore. The Malacca Club is exempted from registration under the Societies Ordinance. Mr. G. B. Linford is appointed to act as Registrar of Criminals, S.S. and F.M.S. Major and615 words
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Article119 1925-04-08 11 His Excellency the Governor has been, pleased to appoint the following gentlemen to be members of a Committee to report on the customs, rites and ceremonies, relating to marriage observed by Chinese resident m the Straits Settlements, and to> submit, if thought desirable, proposals for legislation as to119 words
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Article1303 1925-04-08 12 Quicquid agunt homines nostri e *f /a^* Libelli Bulan Puasa is with us with its accretion of piety and its diminution of energy during work hours for all our Mohamedhans. The observance is rather more demonstrative than Lent but does not inconvenience the world's business more.1,303 words
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Article445 1925-04-08 12 The Everest Film at the Theatre. Probably no expedition to regions untrodden by mankind has thrilled the world like the three attempt? to reach' the towering heights of Mount Everest, the king of the world's mountains. The first attack m 1921, though it stopped445 words
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Article126 1925-04-08 12 A fatal accident which occurred on Thursday afternoon under somewhat unique circumstances, resulted m the death of n lady named Mrs. Webb. Th± deceased lady was standing outside her house at the junction of Mackenzie and Thompson road when a lorry which was being towed by another126 words
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Article934 1925-04-08 12 VISCOUNT GOTO'S VIEWS. Some Curious Conceptions. (From Our Own Correspondent). Tokio, Mar. 13. Your correspondent to-day had an interview with Viscount Goto on Russo-Japanase relations, and was astonished to lean that, from this astute Oriental statesman* point of view, the Great War did not originate through Prussian militarism934 words
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Article130 1925-04-08 12 FIRST TELEGRAM BROAIK \STEL The Far Eastern Health Bureau the auspices of the Leajrur <»f a directed by Dr. UUrt br,,.*k! settling down to its important wJr the first telegram contain in g i m orn concerning epidemic lf p r (j^ the Bast was sent130 words
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Article214 1925-04-08 12 Sumitomo Opens Sairaimnto Branch (By courtesy of &t Xanyi, Xichi Nichi Shimbunsha.) t Tokio. April 2. The Sumitomo Ginko ha- ifctafci charter from the State i\>\> California to establish a bank mento. It was formerly a Lank by Americans, which the Sumitom< rests bought. It is capitalized red214 words
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Article294 1925-04-08 12 MALACCA MUNICIPAL COMMISSIONERS. Farewell to Mr. I^angham -Carter At the last meeting of the Malacca Municipal Commissioners on March 20th members bade farewell to the sldent, the hon'ble Mr. \Y. Langham-< when Mr. Tau Soo Hock said: Mr. I dent and gentlemen, before ye adj. should like, as a senior294 words
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Article325 1925-04-08 13 AN ORDER CANCELLED. In the Bankruptcy Court yesterday, Leffcft Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard, an .\prlkation was made by K. Nagalingam to have cancelled an order made by the Cou t the payment of $25 a month. In reply It his lonlship the applicant stated that wa- nuuically-boarded out of325 words
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219 1925-04-08 13 following certificates were pained by pupil- wi Raffles Institution m th.- last examination: Senior Examination. J"> piu^: Ke Oheng Boon: Leong Yee Soo. Junior Examination. English:— Loh Men* Heem (Distinction): Clvmc Ltek, Lee Teng Geok. Handwriting: Kow Biow Cheng. Hook -We* ping: Kow Biow Cheng.219 words
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Article190 1925-04-08 13 A Mi ions fir.* broke out on bi ard the E. I, it i r Tal'iui, while lyirvr at the at Honirkong on Mar. -6th, caus«*rable damage to cargo and holdv harf business for some tim?. The :ik was tm observed by the oActt shortly after 4.30190 words
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Article548 1925-04-08 13 WALLEY REGAINS FLYWEIGHT TITLE. There was a good attendance at last night's boxing. Mr. Geo. Redfearn officiated as referee. The main event quite lived up to expectations m that it was a splendid match. Walley was giving away 10 pounds, but he won a very good fight. Trono boxed548 words
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Article120 1925-04-08 13 The annual peneral meeting of the memban <>f the Selanjror Club was held on Saturday m the card-room, when the hon'ble Mr. O. F. Stonor, President, took the chair. Messrs! R. C. Russell (vice-presi-dent, J. R. Geortr-, Russell F. Grey, F W. Talmer V.C., W. S. Reeve-Tucker (committee)M.M. - 120 words
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Article107 1925-04-08 13 Annual Meeting. The thirty-ninth ordinary general meeting- of the Singapore Slipway and Engineering Company, Ltd., was held at the offices of the Company at Tanjong Pagar yestvrday. On the motion of Mr. D. Paterson, who was elected to the rhair m the absence of the Chairman,107 words
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Article44 1925-04-08 13 Of TOO whooping- cough patients to whom X-ray treatment was applied. 15 to 20 per cent are reported to have shown improvement within 24 hours. Improvement m the other patients was early and rapid, except m two babies, to whom the disease proved fatal.44 words
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Article722 1925-04-08 13 WHAT WE BUY. Slightly crumpled, also slightly soiled, a hat emerged from a large cardboard hat box wearing a sort of desperate expression as if to say, "for pity's sake buy me and Ist me find a home." Created, it is alleged, m Paris, shown for a seasonE. I. - 722 words
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Article143 1925-04-08 13 P. and O. Hank Action Succeeds. The P. and O. Banking Corporation, Ltd. succeeded m their action against Mr. M. E. Klias, m connection with the sale of rupees, m the Supreme Court yesterday before the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw. Mr. C. H. Smith, who appeared for143 words
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Article52 1925-04-08 13 A sixteen-year-old girl, still attending high school, has been elected to the board oi directors of the Federal Life Insurance Company m Chicago. She is Miriam Hamilton, daughter of the founder of the company, who urged her election because there are no sons to carry on52 words
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Article848 1925-04-08 13 Dr. (Mrs.) Bent i nek will probably go to Taiping as Lady Medical Officer. Mr. Justice Deane, who is succeeding Mr. Justice McCabe Reay as Judicial Commissioner, Negri Sembilan, arrived at Serembar with Mrs. Deane and assumed duties. Mr. P. E. H. Marsh, son of Dr.Ex - 848 words
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Article650 1925-04-08 14 GINSBURG-CLUMECK. The marriage of Mr. Charles Ginsburg to Miss Anetta Clumeck, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Clumeck, was solem nized at the Chesed El Synagogue m the presence of a very large gathering of friends yesterday afternoon. The ceremony was followed by a reception at "Waringa650 words
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Article231 1925-04-08 14 Commenting on the report that Sir George Maxwell is retiring on pension m June next year, when he reaches the age-limit, the Straits Echo says:— It is almost inconceivable that the Colonial Office will allow Sir George Maxwell, who is just m the prime of life, to231 words
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Article427 1925-04-08 14 A FOUL DAY. The race yesterday was for the Woodr ruffe-Dashwood trophies, which tock the form of a mug for the skipper, main and jib sheet hands of the wining boat, the Polly (T. Wearne) eventually stowing away the prizes m her capacious lockers. The weather throughout the morning427 words
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Article192 1925-04-08 14 President vs. Vioe-President. The heavy rain which fell throughout yesterday morning failed to mar the enjoyment of the match between teams representing the President and Vice-President of Keppel Golf Club, and an excellent event concluded with an "all-square" result. Forty-eight players participated and the following were the192 words
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Article92 1925-04-08 14 The annual general meeting of the Selangor Polo Oub took place at the Selangor Club last week. The accounts for the year ending Dec. 31, 1924, were passed. Mr. C. W. Harrison was again elected President, and the other members of the committee were elected as follows:92 words
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Article91 1925-04-08 14 The recently formed Literary and Dramatic Society of Raffles Institution is giving a series of performances of "Scenes from Shakespeare" m the School Hall. Special matinees have been arranged for school children, while parents, old Rafflesians and the general public are being catered for on Monday and Wednesday91 words
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Article428 1925-04-08 14 S.C.t. AND S.R.C: DRAW. Plenty of Runs on Hard Wicket. The team selected to represent the S.C.C. against Selangor at Kuala Lumpur at Easter met the S.R.C. on the Fadang on Saturday, and had the worst of matters m a drawn game. Batting first, the S.R.C, taking advantage of428 words
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Article373 1925-04-08 14 Good Game at Tanglin. A very interesting game resulted from the meeting of the Royal Sussex Regt. and the V.M.C.A. at Tanglin on Saturday afternoon. Batting: first, the V.M.C.A could only raise the moderate total of 129. The batting was of a restrained character against373 words
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Article244 1925-04-08 14 S.R.C. n vs. S.C.C. 11. The S.R.C. second eleven met th« S.CC. second eleven m a friendly JMM on Padanp on Saturday, the match n m a win for the S.C.C.. who w. r.t and knocked up 182. the S.R.C. bfttflf M»W tx> pas< this total. The battinjr on244 words
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Article121 1925-04-08 14 A GOOD GAME. [Reuter's Service.] Glasgow. \pril j For the International Soccer mutch. tht-r e was bright weather and an ati nearly a hundred thousand spectator? v land beat England by 2 goals n t^ Ui winning the international chaiqpi Play was fast, but, except wing, neither121 words
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Article264 1925-04-08 14 [Reuter's Service.] London. Vprii i. The following are the result.- English and Scottish Leagm- Mfefcee: Division I. Arsenal 1, Cardiff I Aston Villa 1, Sunderland 4. Blackburn R. 0. Notts 9arjF 1. Burnley Huddersfield T. '2. Evcmon Liverpool 1, Birmingh; Manchester C. 2, Preston N. I. Newcastle U.264 words
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Article6157 1925-04-08 15 [Reuter's Service] London, Mar. 30. A number of miners have been trapped m the Montague Pit, Scotswood, near Newcastle, owing to an inflow of water due to bo.in-;. Nearly three hundred were below when the accidnt occurred, but all but thirty-three escaped. A rescue party which descended to erect6,157 words
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Article92 1925-04-08 16 [Reuter's Serviced London, April 4. In the Queen's Club British covered I championships, m the final of the Single* S Jacob beat P. Spence, holder, by 3-4 I q 0. 3—6, 6 3. In the doubles, Spence and C. Kir., holders, beat S. Doust and J.92 words
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38 1925-04-08 16 [Reuter's Service.] New York, \pril V Fcr the first time on record a NfjfM has won the national indoor iawr. I title. Jean Borotra defeating F. < son by 3 sets to 1.38 words
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Article36 1925-04-08 16 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penan*. April I. In the Cricket League, the Cricket beat the Chinese and the Public Servic teat the Eastern Smelting Co. Sa of the Eastern Smelting Co., performed t hat-trick.36 words
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Article168 1925-04-08 16 Mr. Ralph Scott, District Mfc* d cliv ed judgment yesterday morning: m the < m which a Singhalese named K. C. F was charged with criminal breach <>f iii respect of two sums of money I* to the Seremban General Agency. accused who was a director of168 words