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Title Section21 1925-04-15 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS, APRIL 15, 1925. NO. 1967.21 words
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Article211 1925-04-15 1 LEADERS. \\v. Bn -adcasting 225 \.M.t -i on Plateau Road 225 I" he Fortirications 225 T.Khcn the Martyr 226 The Native Rubber Bogey 226 Wevk End Comment 226 POUCI AND COURT XEWS. The Opium Traffic 226 lei to Collision 22§ Anti-Opium* Remedy 230 •ry Fatality 231 i>ep; nure of211 words
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Article72 1925-04-15 1 Malayan Chinese Championship. Tv Ipoh, April 14. ayan Chinese lawn tennis chainI HHi were as follows:— Ah Minp, Perak, beat Yap Kong r «n. bdansror, 6—2, 6— 3. Konc. Selangor, beat Thuan fVrak. 6—2, 4—6, 6—4 5n Kee, Perak, beat San Kok Thye. 1-6, 7-5. 6-2 Vw Sons.72 words
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Article30 1925-04-15 1 T} is announced between Kinsr-Harman, only daughter of Kms-Harman of Kapar, Selan>r VVilliam Baverstock Soames, of s r)^. eldest son of the Rev. Gordon «f Milden>»«ii Rectory, Marlborou^h, Malay MailMalay Mail - 30 words
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Article43 1925-04-15 1 -nble Mr. Ralph Scott arrived m Un 1 0 n turd *y morning by the KehuiTW fc f -vf up duties as Re&ident Councillor. on Tw? c Mr left here dan c ay on a »hootin|f trip for Selaaw to his homeward.— Observer43 words
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Article218 1925-04-15 1 April 14. Tin 275 Tons $116.00 Gambier 22 BO Pepper White 3 700 Pepper Black iq 9 t; r lake Tapioca g 5 0 Pearl Sago Small B so Copra n45 Copra Sundried 11 75 Opium, Rpn .res tint. 4.000 Rice, Liang Hin Chan Mnik Blue Eagle (Old) 375218 words
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Article271 1925-04-15 1 The- mail which left Home on Mar. 19th was delivered m Singapore on Saturday Apri^ nth. This weekly leaves to-day b> As the outcome of a collision between c motor launch of the Rubber Smuggling Preventive Fleet and the water-boat Enterprise, the Government of the F. M.271 words
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Article65 1925-04-15 1 April 14. Bank 4 m.s. 2 4 3-16 Bank demand 2 4 1-16 Private credits 3 m.s. 2|4 21-32 New Toik, demand 55% I Credits 90 days 67% France, demand 1010 India. T. T. 155% Hongkong, demand 2 p.c. Dis. Yokohama, demand 132% Norn. Java, demand 139% Bangkok, demand65 words
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Article42 1925-04-15 1 On the arrival of Mr. Daly, European Judge and Legal Adviser, Kedah, from leave, Mr. Franklyn Robinson, who has been acting for him since May last, has gone to Singapore to take up the duties of .District Judge and First Magistrate^ ExEx - 42 words
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Article465 1925-04-15 1 April 8. Ilany people welcome life aboard simply because it means no teknes, no post and no newspaper*, ers of an alert mind, who cannor niss the affairs of the world even a few days, although the news o£ ?e affairs being missed by them 5 not seem465 words
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Article379 1925-04-15 1 It would- be re-assuring to many to hear what the Government has decided as to the construction of a road to Cameron's Plateau. In Sir John Anderson's time a section of 12Vt miles was made from Tapah-rd. and then extension ceased. Too much time would be spent379 words
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Article684 1925-04-15 1 April 9. With determination worthy of a Detter cause, Commander Kenworthy is bombarding various ministers m the House of Commons with questions, regarding Singapore as tlie naval base of the Pacific. Perhaps he doesn't really know and asks for information. Perhaps he is only keen to keep himself684 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement103 1925-04-15 1 < the "Singapore Free Pre.s" r^urnmt- from Europe to th Strait* line,, are mv.ted to send r the name of their steamer and m Singapore. Copies will then "'-mat various pr.^ of call i» Europe wishing detailed m > -hares &c. can have a copy Crt Sh.ue List posted to103 words
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Article785 1925-04-15 2 April 10. The name of the Patriarch Tikhon, who has just died at Moscow, a year after he was released, will go down to posterity as a martyr m the persecution of religion made by the Bolshevists m "the Assault of Heaven" M a book describing this785 words
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Article646 1925-04-15 2 April 11. We do not know what steps the Government are taking to continue the endeavour to make some estimate of the extent of Dutch Indies rubber production possibilities vis a vis the restricted production in Malaya, but it is at least some satisfaction to find646 words
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Article684 1925-04-15 2 April 13. Political France has not had a joyous Easter, but at all events the Vatican question has not obtruded itself, though it may have contributed a little to the fall of M. Herriot. The Cabinet has resigned^T^ President has accepted the tion. The root of the684 words
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Article211 1925-04-15 3 The follow inir is the fifth report of the frtcttffi to the shareholders to be sub,:ted at the annual meeting to be held on \pr;l 25th at noon at Harrisons, Barker "Si offices. The accounts show a net profit for the fed <»f $16,563.09 after making due pro-211 words
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Article243 1925-04-15 3 The annuai report of the Municipal Gas department, written by Mr. J. P. Hallaway, who retired after 21 years service m MarcK il received from Mr. F. Bedford, who succeeds Mr. Hallaway. Besides the year's report there is an interesting comparison f the years since the undertaking243 words
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Article147 1925-04-15 3 SER EM BAN ASSIZES. Mr. Justice Deane Welcomed. the Seremban Assizes on April 10, Xi Deane, who succeeded Mr. Ju»Cabe Rcay, m taking his seat, was L 'onwd by Mr. Cross on behalf of the •nir.an Bar. Mr. Cross said: On behalf the members of the Bar practising m Sembi!an,147 words
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Article145 1925-04-15 3 From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, April 14. ir > Basran Datoh tennis tournament was I successful and enjoyable. The open PM attracted 21 entries. D. H. Kleiniat Scovell m the final by B—6, 6—l. hrst set was a splendid contest. the ladies* singles Mrs. B. Day beat145 words
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Article269 1925-04-15 3 MADELINE ROSSITER'S LIVELY SHOW-. Madeline Rossi ter and her talented Company were welcomed again by a large audience at the Victoria Theatre last night. The Company will always be accorded such a welcome as long as Miss Rossiter and the others maintain their ability to entertain n the269 words
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471 1925-04-15 3 Great 9th Wicket Stand. An unaccountable ascendancy of ball over bat was the feature of the S.C.C. innings on Saturday when they met H.M.S. Hawkins on the Padang. The match started at 10.30 a.m., the Club winning the toss and batting first on a471 words
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Article37 1925-04-15 3 The holiday American tournament of the Polo Club was continued on Monday when fine weather enabled a completion of th? games, C. team provincr successful, the wirtners being Bourke, Major Woodmffe, R. Manasseh, and Capt Shackel.37 words
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Article31 1925-04-15 3 Mr. Herbert Wilson, who has been m Sumatra for the past month examining: the coal concession held by the Midden Sumatra Handel Maatschappij m the Bengkalis Province, has returned to Singapore.31 words
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Article544 1925-04-15 3 SINGAPORE vs. SELANGOR. Rain Stops Play. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, April 13. When this game was resumed this morning the batsmen played cautiously and steadily raised the score, Carter putting Selangor ahead with a hit off Postlethwaite for four. At 292 Bostock-Hill was out, cleverly stumped544 words
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Article358 1925-04-15 3 Variable Fortunes. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, April 13. Fenang won the int?r-State match to-day by three runs with five wickets to fall. The Perak second innings totalled 170 and with only 51 runs needed to win Penang made a disastrous start five wickets falling for 26.358 words
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HOME FOOTBALL.
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Article166 1925-04-15 3 England beat France. [Reuter's Service.] i Paris, April 13. In fine weather before thirty thousand people England beat France.by 13 to 11 at Rugby. The Colombes ground was hard. Nine minutes from the start Luddington scored a beautiful goal from a mark while four minutes later a combined166 words
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Article225 1925-04-15 3 [Reuter's Service.] London, April 13. The following are the results of to-day's English League Matches: Division I. Cardiff City 2, Sunderland 0. Everton 0, Preston N. E. 0. Manchester C. 1, Aston Villa 0. Notts County 2, Burnley 0. Sheffield U. 1, Newcastle U. 2. W. Bromwich225 words
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Article26 1925-04-15 3 SINGAPORE CHINESE SWIMMERS WIN. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, April 13. The Singapore Chinese water polo team ■von the team relay race here m convincing stylt.26 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article424 1925-04-15 4 Two Singapore Finalists. L. B. Hardie, who recently beat Braddell after a sensational struggle m the local golf championship, won the Malayan Championship here during the Easter holidays There were twentyeight original entries and the qualifying round saw Hardie, Rut ley, Craig, Guthridge, Hemmant, F. C. Ste424 words
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Article40 1925-04-15 4 The following were the results of the Easter Competitions: Mixed Flag Cotnpctitfon: Mrs. R. E. Morris and N. E. Bath. Men's Flat* Competition: M. F>. Brownie and 6. W. Hurt. Mixed Foursome: Mr. and Mrs, J. Kennedy.40 words
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Article375 1925-04-15 4 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh. April 14. The going was heavy for to-day's racing, and rain fell most of the afternoon, forming pools of water on the course. The attendance was small. Race One. Samtrani (Mr. Strode) 1; My Darling (Mr. Coe) 2; Expression (Mr. Rasmussen) 3.375 words
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Article537 1925-04-15 4 CAPTAIN MILLS HONOURED. A number of prominent pastoralists and others closely connected with the development of the North- West gathered at the Palace Hotel, Perth, recently to make a presentation to Captain Andrew Mills on the occasion of his retirement from the service of the W. A.537 words
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Article109 1925-04-15 4 His Excellency and Lady Guillemard entertained the following guests to farewell dinner to Sir Walter and Lady Shaw: Hon. Mr. Hayes Marriott and Mrs. Have? Marriott. Hon. Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard and Mrs. Barrett-Lennard. Hon. Mr. R. 0. Winstedt and Mrs Winstedt. Dr. and Mrs. Brooke. Lieut. -Col. and109 words
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Article162 1925-04-15 4 Of the total of 246 deaths which occurred m Singapore during the week ending Mar. 28th, the Registrar of Births and Deaths attributes 25 to convulsion, 25 to pneumonia, 22 to phthisis, 19 to malarial fever, 17 to beri-beri and 16 to debility and age. There were also162 words
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LOCAL WIRES.
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Article242 1925-04-15 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penan*, Apr. 7. At a meeting of the Municipal Commission, Mr. P. M. Robinson asked for a statement regarding Mr. A. W. B. Hamilton's proposed departure to Singapore. The President laid on the table correspondence from Mr. Hamilton asking, as he had reached242 words
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Article65 1925-04-15 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, April 8. Mr. V. N. B. Were, Manager of tli3 Kampong Kuantan Rubber Company, Kuala Selangor, has been charged at Kuala S*langor by the Rubber Restriction Dc partment with making a false statutory declaration m respect of the assessment on Sheila65 words
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Article56 1925-04-15 4 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Apr. 9. The Chief Justice, Sir L. M. Woodward, this morning dismissed with costs the application on behalf of the defendants m the Ferrers versus Straits Times libel case, to set aside the permission of the court to serve on56 words
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Article117 1925-04-15 4 (From Our Own Coi respondent). Ipoh. April 9. Ifr. J. C. Baumann,' a well-known miner, appeared m the Supreme Court m answer to a judgment debtor summons. The judgment creditor was Mr. H. Wauerh, chairman of directors, Katz Bros., Penang. The Judge made an order for117 words
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Article152 1925-04-15 4 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Apr. 10. In the Supreme Court on Thursday, Mr. Justice Whitley hoard the application by Irving Arnold de Souza Siriwardhene, barrister, for permission to practise m the Courts of the Colony. An applicant came from Ceylon to join Mr. T. Tambyah, but152 words
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Article44 1925-04-15 4 FORTHCOM ING WEDDING. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Apr. 10. The marriage will" take place on April 23rd. of Mr. John Walter Eardlcy Edwards, son of the late Commander Edwards and Miss Joan Clynn Trevanion, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bowlings, Castlebank, Southsea.44 words
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Article275 1925-04-15 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, April 11. There was only a small attendance for to-day's racing. There had been a little rain but the course was good. Race One. 3pom Mr. Humphreys 1; Mah Jongg Col. Parr 2; Joan Mr. Helman 3. Won by six lengths; third275 words
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Article83 1925-04-15 4 Two Killed Several Injured. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penanr. April !3. A Chinese armed with a knife, y morning attacked no less than half a doz of his compatriots two of nrhoi outright, a third was removed hospiui dangerously wounded, \vl were injured. The man was arrest83 words
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Article59 1925-04-15 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) In the presence «>f tht Chatrmaa and members of the Kirn;. Sanit; staff, the British Resided. day, presented to Ah;nat I m the licensing office a*. I; fcr the promptness and int< played m attempting to a. i Cowdy who was killed m59 words
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Article45 1925-04-15 4 (From Our Own Coriftpi I;);;h April II Lightning on Sunday stru ment quarters m GrMßt a clerk. The occupants had a m&T one of them being burned A bed caught fire but th. on it was unharmed. The building wa> much <45 words
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Article81 1925-04-15 4 (From Our Own I Tenanjr, April 14. The marriapre took place X of the Assumption. Father A D ciatinjr, of William Buchai: I. sistant editor of the V Edith Clementine Mat I. ham was best man. and the brn\ ters, Louise, Cecil and JMmfti maids. Mr. Stanley M;«.hit81 words
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Article174 1925-04-15 4 The Leave Kxodu*. (From Our Own Corv, Kurhin-. V *»r 1 v A farewell dinner and da at the Residency M A[ pfl Tth to Willes Johnson and Mr. ar.<! Stookes, who are leaving for H-n the Mantua. Mr. Johnson ithe Rajah and legal Advise: ernment. Mr. Stooko^174 words
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Article38 1925-04-15 4 Mr. R. B. Bannon of Messrs Bar' Bailey, Kuala Lumpur, has been renio to the European Hospital suffering an attack of influenza. On enquir a hospital on Saturday- mor*""^ it v :l ed that he is improving M.M.M.M. - 38 words
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Article769 1925-04-15 5 Mr. J. J. Sheehan has arrived m Ipoh tc take over the duties of A.D.O. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Rambaut left Kusls pur on Saturday for Batu Gajah. HM V.M.C.A., Swimming Pool will be closed to-day and to-morrow for cleaning. Mr. and Mrs. Nesbitt and769 words
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Article924 1925-04-15 5 F.M.S. GOVERNMENT LAUNCH DAMAGED. Action m Supreme Court. The sequel to a collision between the motor launch Rewak, one of the craft cf the Rubber Smuggling Preventive Fleet, and the water-boat Enterprise, alongside the water-boat jetty at Singapore, was heard before Mr. Justice Sproule m th^ Supreme924 words
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1688 1925-04-15 5 TRANSMITTING LICENCE GRANTED. Enthusiastic Inaugural Meeting. If the interest and enthusiasm shown at the first general meeting of members and associate members of the Amateur Wireless Society of Malaya yesterday evening is any criterion, the future success of this admirable project is assured. The meeting1,688 words
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72 1925-04-15 5 His Excellency the Governor was entertained on March 25th at "Ackland House* by the past and present members of the European Association Council. Mr. M. J. Cary on behalf of the Association presented His Excellency with a singrle pearl obtained from the fisheries, as72 words
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Article51 1925-04-15 5 Mr. A. B. Jordan, Protector of Chinese, Perak, who is now Home on leave, will, It is understood, on his return relieve Mr. D. Richards, of the Kuala Lumpur Protectorate. Mr. Richards, when he has sufficiently recovered from the injuries received m the recent bomb episode, will go Home on51 words
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Article1292 1925-04-15 6 The S.C.C. football prospects for the coming season are by no means bright, for, with the first league games commencing a fortnight hence, the team is still m the skeleton stage. Edlin, one of the best halves m Singapore, will be seen on the Padang this evening for1,292 words
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Article477 1925-04-15 6 Action Against Dispensary. An '•anti-opium remedy," which, if taken m accordance with the directions, was said to cure the opium habit m a very short time, was one of the features of a case m the Supreme Court before Mr. Justice Sproule yesterday afternoon. The plaintiff was477 words
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Article130 1925-04-15 6 The Secretary State for the Colonies, has? approved the appointment of Mr. W. B. Hall to be an Assistant Superintendent, Posts and Telegraphs Department, F.M-S. The Loke Yew Estate has very generously offered to build a ward m the Chinese Maternity Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, where the pressure on the accommodation130 words
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Article570 1925-04-15 6 DETAILS OF TROLLEY-BUS SYSTEM. The following Notes on Singapore Passenger Traffic with Particular Reference to Trolley Buses has been forwarded to us by the Tramways management. The underlying aim m the solution of the passenger traffic problem m Singapore, should be the provision of an adequate and reliable570 words
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Article315 1925-04-15 6 Abductor Gets One Year's Imprisonment A Tamil Mohamedan pleaded guilty before Mr. Ralph Scott m the District Court yesterday morning: to a charge of kidnapping: and was sentenced to one year's rigorous imprisonment. The accused left Singapore with a Chinese girl (13 years of ape) on beard315 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Letter363 1925-04-15 6 To the Editor. Sir.—l am writing these lines j n hope that they may stir some of yo Ur c readers into giving their bes t thoughts support to a cause that has no parallel the world's history. It is the film Vm:' of the "Epic363 words
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Letter251 1925-04-15 6 To the Editor. Sir, Having been Secretary Company and or the Board prior I and subsequent to the Arbitral 1 expropriation m 190.', I am interested t> read the remarks of the Chairman Chamber of Commerce and the leading articles m the Press of the Ist instant,251 words
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Article194 1925-04-15 6 The ladies of Malacca pa\ I on Thursday last at the CM t«bye to Mrs. Lanpham-Caiter. number were present to shew tW for the guest of the afternoon. When tea was over Mrs. Holde:: short speech, said they ha<! all gether that afternoon to say s<>194 words
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471 1925-04-15 7 THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 1925. SIX-MASTER IN SINGAPORE. AN OLDTIME SHIP. Manned by Filipinos. The now rare sight of masts and yards trin<r above the rigging of ships m the rf.<»ur always creates a great deal of inmtill m ihings connected with shipping This is still more so when one ,ars471 words
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Article377 1925-04-15 7 I following Singapore properties were "Id by auction at the sale-room of Messrs < K-. -nir K<on Seng and Co., on the 18th, i ZSU March and Ist April. old land and house No. 124-1 Bukr Mmd, 23,065 sq. ft; Mr. Chen Keng 999 and 99 years377 words
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Article25 1925-04-15 7 KiS t Batha1 of the G« n «»l Hospital, a Lumpur, underwent an operation at .General Hospital, on March 31. He i* lr^rtss:n X favourably25 words
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Article589 1925-04-15 7 DRIVER ESCAPES. The circumstances of the remarkable lorry accident which occurred m Mackenzie Road on the night of April 2nd. last, which resulted m the death of a lady named Mrs. Katherine Webb, were investigated by Mr. F. G. Bourne, the Coroner, yesterday, when the inquest was held.589 words
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Article368 1925-04-15 7 A Fine Production. Nibelungen, an all German film production which has been picked out as the most remarkable and best produced of German films, was shown privately to local Press representatives through the courtesy of M. R. M. Donati on Tuesday night. Mi Donati has brought out several high368 words
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Article1402 1925-04-15 7 IiUBUTES FROM THE BAR. 'Independence of the Judicial Bench." After :oariy twenty years Ifi the Bntsh I Colonial judicial service, the Chief Justice, j Sir Walter Shaw, is leaving the Colony on I retirement this week, and the opportunity was taken yesterday by the members1,402 words
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Article495 1925-04-15 7 CASE SETTLED OUT OF COURT. A Misunderstanding. The Sungei Ujong Club case was mentioned m the Supreme Court on. Tuesday, says the Malay Mail special correspondent before Mr. Justice Deane, when Mr. Ivens, for Mr. Justice McCabe Reay, the plaintiff, announced that the case had been settled495 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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Letter258 1925-04-15 8 To the Editor, Sir,—On my recent return to Singapore I had observed with some interest your comments on the proposed appointment of Mr. Hamilton of Penang to the Singapore Municipality and agreed with you on many of the points you raised. The message you have received from258 words
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Letter573 1925-04-15 8 To the Editor. Sir. Your excerpt from the ''China Ex press" "An Rubbers dear"' touches a pniynapt fact, as to which both the London ami Singapore market.- appear to be blind, Urn I inner because they do not buy local shai-i > and the latter because t!iey573 words
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Article945 1925-04-15 8 Some months ago a writer m this column gave an account of the ancient Scottish festival of Hogmanay which was surprisingly new to me. He regarded the word as a corruption cf "Hug-my-neighbour." This explanation does not occur even m Chambers' ''Book of Days," which contains945 words
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Article52 1925-04-15 8 In telling- the story of the tour of the English eleven, the Postal Department transmitted 1,013,000 words by telegraph from the various cricket grounds m Australia where the matches were played. The cable traffic also represented 68,000 words, according to a report furnished by the secretary to the Postal Department52 words
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Article1037 1925-04-15 8 Some years ago (Jan. 16, 1915) we had Sir Geo. Birdwood's version of the legends. Now, m anticipation of the Mt. Everest Expedition Reports, we would turn to Sven Hedin, several of whose works are already m the Library. According to the ancient Vedic books Asia lay floating as1,037 words
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Article613 1925-04-15 8 ROBINSON CO., LTD. THE ANNUAL MEETING Lease of Raffles Chambers Purchased The annual general meeting (l f Robinson and Co., Ltd. t was held at Ch ed Bank Chambers yesterday, uhen^R. Page presided, those also present beir Messrs. Eu Tong Seng. H. T. White, V Macgregor (directors i, p. X613 words
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Article696 1925-04-15 9 WHERE AM DE WHITE MASTERS? What the Prince Will See. (By George Cecil for Free Press.) The wandering scribe m search of information, *on arriving at Coomassie, the heated capital of the Gold Coast, is mainly concerned with keeping cool. Finding this a n impossibility he shares696 words
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Article68 1925-04-15 9 has preatly extended its city recently so that its area is now T"> s.-uare miles and its population 2,030, 000— the largest city m the Orient. Gnatcr Osaka Illustrated has been received the Osaka Shuppan-sha, and the handsome brochure has many pictures m the old and new styles that are68 words
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TRADE AND COMMERCE.
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Article150 1925-04-15 9 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 702 nd. auction yesterday, April Bth., when there was Catalogued 979,067 lbs.; 437.08 tons. Offered 641,141 lb.; 28G.22 tons. Sold 561,461 lbs.; 250.65 tons. The next auction will be held on Thursday, April 16th. 1 lot Ribbed Smoked Sheet,150 words
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Article358 1925-04-15 9 The 16th. ordinary general meeting of the Sunprei Gau Tin Mining Company, Limited, was held m the registered offices ot the Company, Hongkong Bank Chambers, yesterday. Mr. W. P. Plummer presided and others present were Mr. H. C Atkin-Berry and W. E. Rayncr. Th? Chairman moved the358 words
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Article241 1925-04-15 9 The following is the Directors' report to Oh shareholders for the year ended 31st I December, to be submitted at the annual meeting OB April 16 at noon at Derrick and Company's. The profit for the year, after providing for depreciation and directors' fees, amounts t« '514,855.63,241 words
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Article38 1925-04-15 9 The Finance Committee of the Ceylon Legislative Council has approved of the extension of the agreement of Mr. H. F. Carter, Malariolojrist, till September 30th., Government having taken up the question of making the post a permanent one.38 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article21 1925-04-15 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, April 6. In the first division of the English League, Sheffield United beat Burnley 4 to 0.21 words
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Article31 1925-04-15 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, Apr. 7. In the Scottish League, Rangers beat Aberdeen by 2 goals to nil, and St. Mirren won their match against Airdrieonians by 1 to nil.31 words
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Article122 1925-04-15 9 Uren Defeats Pelkey. Melbourne, Mar. 15. When Havilah Uren, the New South Wales lightweight, met the Filipino Young Pelkey, at the Sydney Stadium a month or so ago, Uren was floored by the Islander's weighty right m the sixth round, before Uren knocked him out two rounds later. The122 words
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Article49 1925-04-15 9 London, Mar. 26. The following is the result of the Liverpool Spring Cup: Paddy 1 Dinkie 2 Inchrory 3 Betting:— 7 to 2 Paddy, 7 to 1 Dinkie, end 100 to 8 Inchrory. Nine ran. Won by a neck, with three lengths between second and third.49 words
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Article125 1925-04-15 9 Melbourne. CM. Lloyd Stakes, 1 mile. .J M Cameron's Ihe Hawk, by Martian 1 —Sparrcwhawk, 8.12 (J- Pike) 1 C. B. Kellow's Heroic, B.G (G. HarHson) 2 I The Earl of Stradbi okc's The Night Patrol, 9.1 (B. Lewis) 3 Other starters: Quiatus, 8.8 (M*nr>); Father's Voice,125 words
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Article293 1925-04-15 9 The Suspension of Helmore. London, Mar. 25. A sequel to the Lawn Tennis Association's recent bombsell m suspending B. Helmore j is an open challenge to the governing body I by several of the team Helmore took to Paris m October to play against the Tennis293 words
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Article128 1925-04-15 9 The first issue of The Indian, a magazine i publish°d under the auspice of the Indian 1 Association, Singapore, has made its api pearance. It is to be a monthly publication, subscription towards which is within the i rtach of all, and its object is to forward I the rights128 words
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FOOTBALL.
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Article400 1925-04-15 9 A return match between the S.C.F.A. and the team of H.M.S. Hawkins produced another excellent encounter, the Chinese being beaten by three good goals to one. The local team played with five substitutes and it was clear from the start that the/ were not going to400 words
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Article95 1925-04-15 9 The second teams of the S.C.F.A. and the S.R.C. met m a friendly game on the Padang yesterday afternoon, the match resulting m a win for the Chinese by three goals to one. The Club tried out several new players and they did quite well.95 words
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Article245 1925-04-15 9 After a long absence the Royal Artillery soccer team turned out on the Padang yesterday, meeting the S.C.C. first team m a friendly game. The Club was well represented but the arrangement m the team was rather unusual, Roy Smith being put at right back. The Club245 words
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Article108 1925-04-15 9 An S.R.C. team met a team from H.M.o. Hawkins on the S.R.C. ground yesterday afternoon. The Club obtained an early lead through Pennefathcr who was playing at centreforward and it was cn!y m the last few minutes of the game that the sailors were able to108 words
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Article73 1925-04-15 9 The March issue of The Muslim has been issued and besides a continuation of Mr. H. G. Sarwar's papers on the wonders of science, has a number of religious articles and replies to contentions. It is to be noted with regret thtft this paper is m difficulties owin<* to want73 words
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Article848 1925-04-15 10 Mr. Meadows Frost has been granted a commission as Second-Lieut, m the Johore Volunteer Rifles and takes the rank of acting Captain and is appointed second m command. The resignation and transfer to Reserve of Major W. B. Y. Draper as Officer Commanding the Johore Rifles848 words
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Article560 1925-04-15 10 L.O.N. EASTERN BUREAU. Yesterday the recently established Eastern Bureau of the League of Nations, Health Section, was formally opened by Sir Laurence Guillemard at No. 67 RobinsonDr. Gilbert Brooke, Chief Health Officer, Straits Settlements, received His Excellency, who was attended by Captain Olive, A.D.C., and when a560 words
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Article171 1925-04-15 10 §Honpkong papers to hand state definitely at Vice-Admiral Sir A. F. Everett, who is present m Singapore, caused the following message to be conveyed through the Commodore to all H.M. ships on the, station. El regret to inform officers and men that ing to ill-health, it is171 words
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Article72 1925-04-15 10 The sequel to a serious incident which occurred during the recent naval conference was heard m the Police Courts. A Tamil Mohamedan, who was charged with stabbing a sailor from H.M.A.S. Brisbane with a penknife, was sentenced to six months' rigorous imprisonment. The incident was the outcome of a dispute72 words
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Article1055 1925-04-15 10 The Tagal of North Borneo is an uncouth and m many ways an unpleasant fellow. He wears his hair long, either hanging m a matted mass over his eyes and nearly down to his shoulder blades, or twists it up and secures it with a1,055 words
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Article810 1925-04-15 10 I EASTER ATTRACTIONS. (From Our Own Correspondent) Jesselton, Mar 31 Jesselton will be the centre o f aUr m during the Easter holidays wnn all see the competition for the r stone Golf Challenge Cup played off whole day cricket match and, on ffac a t Monday,810 words
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Article39 1925-04-15 10 Penan jr. April 7. The following are the numbers of arriva> from and departures to Madras Presidotu-y for the month of March:— Adults Minors. Arrivals 1,204 220 Departures 3,746 184 The arrivals relate to aided passenp ronly.39 words
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Article337 1925-04-15 11 BRITAIN'S LATEST BROADCASTING STATION. wireless equipment -which has been talH at the new London transmitting on i> probably among the finest worii. 'I'he pld station at Marconi ha- never been more than a temiv arrangement. It was installed at a i a ,c when the337 words
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Article247 1925-04-15 11 JERAM K UANTAN REPORT. Ig is the twelfth report of the Urn shareholders of the above l be presented at the annual ril 20th at noon at Harrisons, 1 G mpany. ILtn Account for the year of $18,841.17 as against for last year. The balance ai from ISH was $34,592.53247 words
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Article82 1925-04-15 11 MALAY HOUSE-BRE AKER SENTENCED. 1- months imprisonment was Malay named Awang bin Ab- Hi.trUt Judge yesterday mornI was convicted on a charge akir.jr and theft. It was said :> a silver belt belonging to a I by the Municipality. The flit on a table m the clerk's Japanese hotel m82 words
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Article558 1925-04-15 11 Singapore, April 8. The past week has been a very active one m the local share market. Rubber after a sharp setback closes firmer again with a further decrease to be noted m the London stocks and rubber shares have been m good demand throughout the week.558 words
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Article236 1925-04-15 11 Singapore, April 9. Rubber. The market, during the greater part of the period under review, has been weak, but I much firmer tendency prevailed toward? the close. The lowest figure touched for Spot Sheet was 68 H. The toca! auction, held yesterday, opened with a steady tone, but236 words
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Article171 1925-04-15 11 The case against the men arrested by Chief Detectvie Inspector Kenny m connection with the discovery of the counterfeiting plant at Telok Kurau some days ago, was mentioned m the Second Police Court, before Mr. Nunn, yesterday morning when an application for bail for the first accused was171 words
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Article511 1925-04-15 11 Etiquette Hints for Beginners. The lawn-tennis novice has other things to learn besdies the actual playing of the game. There is an etiquette of the court which must be observed by all who use public parks and clubs if they wish to be popular with other511 words
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Article105 1925-04-15 11 An amusing incident occurred durincr the Victorian eleven's first inninjr* m their match agrainst Manawatu (New Zealand). When the score was at 170 Mayne made a powerful hit at a lone hop, and Donaldson chased the ball, but he was beaten by a fox terrier, which secured105 words
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Article74 1925-04-15 11 Sydney, Mar. 22. At the Stadium on Saturday night, Tommy Fairhall, 9.B Vs, defeated Salvino Jamito, 9.11, on points, m a 20 rounds' contest. Both boxers fought hard, and many heavy blows were exchanged. Fairhaih showed that he had superior knowledge, and he moved quicker than his74 words
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Article112 1925-04-15 11 The Medal competition, the prizes for which were presented by Mr. W. P. Plumliier, and Mr. A. W. Vick, was played off yesterday. There were 25 entries and the following cards were returned: (Senior handicap 9 and under.) F. Hemmant 76 1 75 \V. Henrie 81 3 78 A.112 words
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Article31 1925-04-15 11 H.M.S. Hawkins vs. SingaPor e Volunteer Corps. The following was the result of the revolver match betv/een H.M.S. Hawkins and the S.V.C. H.M.S. Hawkins 451. Singapore Volunteer Corps 430.31 words
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Article24 1925-04-15 11 Mr. E. A. Stringer, M.C., and Mr: J. H. W. Godfree have been granted commissions as second lieutenants m the S. S. Volunteer Force.24 words
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Article804 1925-04-15 11 Mr. A. B. S. Morton is appointed a member of the Indian Immigration CommittPO vice Mr. V. A. Tayler. Mr. W. D. Home is appointed Asst. Supt. Government Monopolies and Asst. Protector of Chinese, Malacca, with effect from Feb. 3rd. The first arrivals of English strawberries804 words
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Article1191 1925-04-15 12 Quicquid agunt homines nostri ett farrago Libtlli Juvenal. Happy Takaradi on the Gold Coast, which makes a harbour at a cost of twenty million dollars, and finds the Happy Prince to be the first to sail into it. If he takes the Repulse over the Bar1,191 words
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Article610 1925-04-15 12 THE FLOOD. We had been looking at photographs of the Thames Valley under a flood and realised when the train splashed into the little station of Beaufort that the Thames Valley was not having it all its own wet way. My first peep of Beaufort after many years610 words
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Article54 1925-04-15 12 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, April 10. At the annual general meeting of Sungei Gethah, Mr. Grummit, presiding, said the profit was $23,047. A 2% per cent, dividend was declared, making a total of 7% for the year. The directors propose to pay an interim dividend54 words
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Article811 1925-04-15 12 PARISIAN A. RIVIERA MUSIC. Where All the World is Musical. (From Our Own Correspondent). Paris, Mar. 9. For many years past the sun-kissed Riviera has been noted for its music, and at the moment all musical Paris is there. Instrumentalists of the first order have played and still play on811 words
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Article791 1925-04-15 12 THE M.P- 8 DAILY IH)ST BA(( (From Our Own Corw^^^ London \i Why the average M.P. should L r nregarded as a good advertising T' I have never been able to und^JJT I is I carr.e across one of the lri u T> and he791 words
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Article119 1925-04-15 12 The case m which two Batavia < youths are charged with murder, alleged that they caused the dea| Malay motor launch seranp by him into tlie sea, was mentin m Third Police Court yesterday and _the^ liminary enquiry fixed for the 1 Mr. Talma appears for the defence. The marriage119 words
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Article774 1925-04-15 13 •it is as necessary to know your boatas it is the waters you are fishing." This reflection came home to me with force a* we returned to our hotel after th tf.-hing this morning. Our hotel is perched on some rocks over- ...kinir the sea, and on774 words
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Article58 1925-04-15 13 est number of D'Orient, a finely 1 Periodical published at Batavia, m number, the cover-picture beinj? '^uls. and contains a beautiful "*JJ f the Prince of Wales. In the issue nption of the Balik-papan works Royal Dutch Shell, a full-pa*e <UL ">n of Raffles Statue at Singapore. th P y58 words
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Article830 1925-04-15 13 Mr. A. E. Beavis has succeeded Mr. Herts let as Secretary of the Perak Glub, Taiping A daughter was born to His Highness th Sultan of Selangor and Tengku Ampuai Fatimah on April 7. A Chinese child, about six years of age was drowned while bathing830 words
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Article705 1925-04-15 13 HOMAGE TO DR. SUN YAT SEN. YESTERDAY'S MEMORIAL SERVICE. Chinese m all parts of the world set aside yesterday as a day of prayer and did homage to their departed statesman and minister, the late Dr. Sun Vat Sen. In Singapore the ceremony was of a particularly impressive character. The705 words
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Article125 1925-04-15 13 Articles m the Singapore and F.M.S. newspapers show that Sir George Maxwell's recent visit to Cameron Highlands has served to revive public interest m the proposal to lay out and develop a "pukka" hill-station on that plateau. The idea is an admirable one, though we takeStraits Echo - 125 words
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Article40 1925-04-15 13 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penan g, April 11. A motor accident occurred on Weld Quay last night when a Post Office van knocked down a Tamil. The man was removed to hospital where he subsequently died.40 words
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Article595 1925-04-15 13 I THE FALL OF DAMASCUS, c Editor. With reference to your column m fs issue under the heading of Damasf Old Renown, you may be interestlearn what actually happened m conn with the capture or fall of Damasi September 1919. the morning before the official fall595 words
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Article296 1925-04-15 13 According to the London correspondent >f the Singapore Free Press, the Undersecretary of State for the Colonies has nentioned tFie fact that ";he present unfortunate position" regarding Prai is engaging anxious consideration of the High Commissioner and the Unofiicial members )f the Federal Council. CorrespondenceStraits Echo - 296 words
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Article18 1925-04-15 13 Mr. Tan 800 Liat, J.P., who has beer: to Penang on a business visit, has returned to Bangkok.18 words
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Article420 1925-04-15 14 Mr. C. W. A. Sennett, the Magistrate m the second Penang Police Court, very properly took a serious view of the offence committed by the local dealers whom he convicted on Tuesday of selling adulterated quinine, and rejected the suggestion that it would be met by a420 words
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Article290 1925-04-15 14 The proposal to form a Royal Nav-4 Volunteer Reserve organisation as a natural counterpart to the land volunteer force m the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States was first mooted m 1923, and it is hoped to launch the Bcheme m the near future. The proposed formation of290 words
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188 1925-04-15 14 •House Full" Notices Out. The film version of the story of "The Nibelungs" is here at last and the first screening took place on Saturday nigjht at the Palladium. We suppose that the legends centring round Seigfried the hero are very well known to most188 words
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Article146 1925-04-15 14 A comparative statement of the total value of foreign merchandise, excluding parcel post, imported and exported to and from British Malaya during 1924 and 1925, to end of March. IMPORTS. (In thousand of dollars). 1924 1925 Inc. January 55,712 65,347 9,635 February 45,451 58,180 13,729 March 55,768 68,485146 words
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Article584 1925-04-15 14 An extraordinary general meeting of this Company to pass the resolutions for the amalgamation with Pantai, Ltd. was held at Messrs Derrick and Company's, at 12 noon on Thursday. The Chairman said: The notice of this meeting which the Secretaries have just read was posted to shareholders on584 words
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Article233 1925-04-15 14 [Reuter's Service.] London, April 10. The following are the results of Friday's English League matches: Division I. Aston Villa 2, Manchester C. 1. Bolton W. 1, Leeds United 0. Burnley 1, Notts County 1. Bury 0, Huddersfield T. 1 Liverpool 2, West Ham U. 0. Nottingham F. 0,233 words
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Article322 1925-04-15 14 London, Apr. 11. The following are the results of to-day's English and Scottish League Matches: Division I. Birmingham 1, Nottingham F. 1. Bolton W. 3, Sheffield U. 1. Burnley 1, Manchester City 3. Cardiff City 2, Aston Villa 1. Everton 1, Blackburn R. D. Leeds United 1, Bury322 words
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Article50 1925-04-15 14 [Reuter's Service.] London, Apr. 11. At Queen's Club m ideal weather before a larger crowd the inter- Varsity mile relay, run m quarter mile stages, resulted m Cambridge being first, Pennsylvania second, Oxford third. The race was won by five yards m 3 mins. 22 3-5 sees.50 words
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Article45 1925-04-15 14 The results of the semi-finals of the S.S. and F.M.S. Championship played yesterday on the Bukit Timah links of the Singapore Golf Club are as follow:— Hardie beat Rutley 3 up and 2 to play. Nash beat Kyle 5 up and 3 to play.45 words
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Article125 1925-04-15 14 [Reuter's Service.] Glasgow, Apr At Hamden Park, m the Scottish a. ciation Cup final m fine weather befor crowd of a hundred thousand, elti Dundee by two goals to one. Celtic dominated the first twenty fi minutes of play and then Dundee jr (lt t their stride125 words
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Article680 1925-04-15 14 A TRYING MORMM, The weekly race took place on Sunday for the Fairy Point Challenge Cup presented by Mr. Rodesse. In former years the course has always been from the Yacht Club to Fairy Point but m view of the uncertain weather and prevailing iijr t t winds a680 words
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Article84 1925-04-15 14 A serious collision occurred between motorcars along Bukit Timah-road Thursday night. The cars involved wer«J both Johore Bahru cars and it is believj that m one of them were members .of t Sultan's family. The collision appe* rf have been caused through one of the e*r« striking against84 words
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Article6279 1925-04-15 15 [Reuter's Service] London. April 6. IVhird closed doors, the r. present at es ,f th British and Russian trade-unionists at Eccle.t n Square to discuss ways i wear- for facilitating the affiliation of Ru->i^n trrde-unions to the Amster- .,'.>-, Inteniatit yal Federation of TradeX,>ms&y, president of the All-Russian Tra»lc-union6,279 words
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Article210 1925-04-15 16 The Barnes Cups. Advantage has been taken of th< hi holidays to organise an American tcurniment for the Barnes cups, thre< entering to play each other MM <■■■ on Saturday and Monday, no handicap and two points for a win. The weather was threatening: on Satur day afternoon when210 words
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Article86 1925-04-15 16 ti a letter from Home by last mai rant, who is "now settled near Taunt remarks that much as he mipht wi?h pay a flyinjr visit to the East he is t busy, with a family to educate and publ work to do, to make that possible. Lik< so many86 words