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Title Section21 1925-05-27 321 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION VHIKI> SERIES THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS, MAY 27, 1925. NO. 1973.21 words
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Article100 1925-05-27 321 leaders 821 d 322 i agir.g Sturdy j 022 Naval D ck 32*2 the W\*ek 322 Prail 823 020 \\l> OIRT NEWS r Arsaed Robber r,24 igyiiat 4 I -a! M ;ra-r Cum.- SB6 t« 32" 326. B, SSS Vlalii jerers 526 n ins A ti SS7 IK. r100 words
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Article141 1925-05-27 321 May 25. 1 78 17.00 J .o SU I IM 8.50 I 11.70 12.45 int. 4.ODU I W* Than M%ik 360 :Hinl han Mark X v) 330 U .No. 1 330 2fio S «-ka 256 Uroken No 1 220 Broken No. 2 200 Glutinous N'o. 1 360 f.lutinoua No.141 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article22 1925-05-27 321 KIXGSBI'RY.— At thy Eurjpe-ui Hospital Kuala Limpur on May 19th to Lucier.ne wife of Dr. A. Neave Kingsbury. a daughter. Gemaine.22 words
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Article52 1925-05-27 321 EDINGTON-MANN— At th* Presbyterian Church, Sinpapor- by the Rev. G. H Doujri.i-. M.A.. William Steddart Edingtoa, Manager, Tin^ki! Tir Mini t«> Helen, daughter of AlexamU'r M;;nn, Edinburgh* HALLAWAY-BARLOW.— At Momma N.S.W. on April 15th. 192& John Potter Hallaway to Hester Gertrude daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Hujrh-es Parlow52 words
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Obituary48 1925-05-27 321 THOMPSON.— ApriI 25, at 12. Curzon-road. Muswell-hill, Frances Isabella Thompson, f*»atBlew of Sir Stamford Raffles, the celebrated Governor of Java and Four.ttar of Singapore. ;»£ed S3. DE SOUZA- At hi> residence* 7-8 M -iruialay Road on Sunday. May 24, Uric Lion< I Arun-'AI de Souza. agtd til48 words
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Article321 1925-05-27 321 The mail which i«-ft London on Apri; :;Oth was delivered in Singapore on Friday. May 22nd. Thi> weekly leave* by the B. I. Teesta Uwlay. Prince George's vi>it to thi.» Colony has been the event of ihe week. Though his visit was of an unofficial nature, the321 words
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Article70 1925-05-27 321 May SB. Panic 4 m.s. 24 5-16 Pank. demand 2!4 ha Private cndit.^ 3 m..-. 24 New York. demand 56** Credits 90 d. ys 58 a i Fi:mce. d BMMd 104U India. T. T. ISSft Honjrknnjr. demand 2 a 4 p.c. Dis. Yokohanri. dfmird 134 Java, demand 141 Bnnjrkok.70 words
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Article71 1925-05-27 321 On the arrival of the Japanese mail lie aim f IfllMl Mr.ru yesterday a search by Rt venue officers brought to lijrht a larcre consienrticr.t of illicit cocaine. The news from Ireland concernir.cr the Ktv. E. S. Baird is very serious. He ha? been ill ever since he returned HomeT.O.M. - 71 words
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Article690 1925-05-27 321 May 20. i Germany is at the parting of the ways. This is a trite saying with regard to any country, and it is approximately true for every country orje in ten years and absolutely true once perhaps in a century. After seven years of democracy, struggling690 words
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Article869 1925-05-27 321 May 21. It is interesting, to read in the i various reports of the Residents of the Malay States, both Federated and Unfederated, and in various reports of the Colony, of the steady growth of the teaching of hand-work in the elementary schools. The Vernacular Schools are869 words
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Page 321 Advertisements
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Advertisement95 1925-05-27 321 "S rpapore Ftee Pet*?* ■f from Europe to th- Straitj j lines, are invited to send I I true of their steamer and I >:r.jrapore. Copies will ther> urious aCVu of cai. H >:■ wishing detailed in I can have a copy Shan I-isL ported to them a.. < y95 words
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Article720 1925-05-27 322 May 22. For people, certainly, and the more open spaces there are in the densely populated parts of Singapore the better it will be for the health of the community. But we now propose to mention the case of parkins: spaces for motor cars and lorries. The newer720 words
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314 1925-05-27 322 May 23. Several years ago now, when cooperation was first mooted, we took a strong line in making every endeavour to encourage the movement, emphasising particularly the necessity, if it was to be a success, of its continuing to be the exclusive care of an experienced314 words
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Article405 1925-05-27 322 There has been much speculation at Home on the subject of the great floating dock of the former German Navy, which many believed was destined for Singapore, to provide accommodation for a large battleship, so much needed if battle-ships come on the China Station, as they are405 words
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Article562 1925-05-27 322 May 2: Japan is certainly very unhappy in her experiences since the cl,. t the Great War. Besides t! quake which destroyed irreate Ipart of Tokio and wi I>e ,i Yokohama, and an extensive which left a humireo thoui^meless in Tokio recently, she now another bad562 words
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Article381 1925-05-27 323 May 26. molhtr column we publish a BMiy oi the report of the submmittee of the Straits Settlements nipore) Association on the _r of venereal disease in The report bears the evi- the caretui consideration by i gted men ol a question which tbts is of vital381 words
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Article255 1925-05-27 323 evidence before the Taxa:i O at Bangalore the profes- sor of Economics at the American Mission College in Madura said that he would impose a tax on tourists. He said that he received thousands of tourists every year, and the public revenue ought to benefit. Tourists took a255 words
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Article188 1925-05-27 323 The following had the honour of dining with Kis Excellency the Officer Administering the Government and Miss Hose at Government House on Saturday to meet His Royal Highness Prince George. H. E. Major General, Sir T. Eraser. K.C.8., C.5.1.. C.M.G. Miss Fraser, H-n. Mr. Justice Sproufe and Mrs.188 words
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Article76 1925-05-27 323 "If the average price of rubber over any quarter reaches two shillings per )b.. the percentage of release in the next quarter be raised by 15 per cent." This is perhaps the most interesting and most important wciawifnditifiTi mao> by the Ceylon Rubber Restriction Committee of the76 words
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59 1925-05-27 323 Mr. J. Robertson presided over ;i fairly well attended meeting of the members oi' rht> Sinjrapon Chamber of Commerce, yestcrday afternoon, when the matter of electing j 1 representative for nomination I i the Legisiativc Council was brought op The meeting unanimously elected Mr. D.59 words
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Article89 1925-05-27 323 Inspector W. 11. Dandle, of Tampin, has been transferred to Ipob in place of Chief Inspector Taylor. Mr. G. Murray of the F.M.& Railways, has taken over the office of Train Controller at Kuala Lumpur. Miss Cameron residing at 62-3 Orchardroad reports the theft of property to the \alue of89 words
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PRINCE GEORGE'S ARRIVAL.
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Article63 1925-05-27 323 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, May 20. Prince George who is travelling by the P. and O. Malwa on his way to the China Station to join his ship, H.M.S. Hawkins, is gett&g off at Penang and travelling by special train through the F.M.S. It is63 words
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Article77 1925-05-27 323 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, May 19 Two mnrders have been perpetrated fan the Kuala Kangaar district, both being: of we men, a Malay and a Javanese. Th«i former's body was discovered at the foot of a limestone hili, bearing iparks oi" having bet n bitten. The77 words
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Article46 1925-05-27 323 From Our Own Co-respondent). Kuala Lumpur, May 19. The Magistrate acquitted and discharged Mr. J. A. Russell this morning, after Mr. G. S. Carver had given an address which kisted for two hours, on the ground thai intention to defraud was not proved.46 words
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Article57 1925-05-27 323 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, May 20. In the Supreme Court, before Mr. Justice M. H. Whitley, the case came up for hearing in which Mr. li. C. Yeldon is claiming $12,910 from Thomson and Company, for wrongful dimisaal and breach of contract. The case was adjourned57 words
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Article29 1925-05-27 323 (From Our Own Correspondent). Peaaag, May 20. The Italian airman has not been Vard <>f. He did not arrive at Tenant yesterday i venmg.29 words
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Article54 1925-05-27 323 PRI NCE GEORGE IN PENANG. (Froin Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 21. Prince George arrived on board the Malwa. He was met by the Resident Councillor, and brought ashore, when he motored to the Residency and other interesting place?. He took breakfast at the Residency and leaves Penang by special54 words
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60 1925-05-27 323 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, May 21. Prince George arrived here at 3.30 and departed at U.4<» this afternoon. He i.s (Stching the mail train to-night at Kuala Lumpur. The officials accompanying him are Mr. Swettenham, General Manager F. M.S. Railways, Mr. Perkins. Traffic60 words
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Article77 1925-05-27 323 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penan;:. May 22. Fhe marriage took place at St. George's Church, the Rev. Keppel Gamier officiating, Mr. Cyril Ruthven Pym Loughnan to ?iiss Winifred Lambert, who came from home by the Mahva. Mr. Barnard gave away the bride, Mrs. Barnard was matron t,i honour,77 words
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Article34 1925-05-27 323 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penally. May 22. The Yeldon vs, Thomson claim for wrong•V. dismissal an-! breach of contract has Vft p settled out of court, the claim and c •••< laim t withdrawn.34 words
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Article90 1925-05-27 323 COL. de PIN EDO'S FLIGHT. [Re uter'* Service.] Bhuket. S.'ani, May 22. l". Pinedo has arrived. (From Out Own Correspondent). Ptnang, May 22. A nu-ssege from Bhukit says that the Jtalian air>nan. de Pinedo, leaves at noon and intend* to fly direct to Singapore, if the weather permits this, otherwise90 words
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Article51 1925-05-27 323 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, May 22---Th* Deputy Public Prosecutor la appealing against the judgment of the Kuala T mi lur maei?trate in the case in which :i. J. A. Russell was charged with having used certain proxies to fictitious persons at the Malayan Collieries51 words
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Article164 1925-05-27 323 Mutual Withdrawals. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 25. The Ferrers vs. Straits Times action was withdrawn this morning. Mr. C. Everitt read the terms of the settlement as follows: A discussion has taken place between Mr. Ferrers and representatives of the Straits Times, it being164 words
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Article43 1925-05-27 323 BUS BARGES RIKISH AS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 25. There has been motor accident on the Penang Road, a hired bus suddenly turning to the right and damaging four rikishas. Iwo of the ikisha pullers were injured and sent to hospital.43 words
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Article41 1925-05-27 323 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 25. At the Parish Hall annual meeting, Reverend Father A. Devals presiding, said that great improvement had been shown everywhere. The report and accounts were adopted, and Dr. Smith was re-elected VicePresident.41 words
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Article73 1925-05-27 323 (From Our Ov>m Correspondent.) Penang, May 25. At the Swimming Club annual meeting, Mr. Palgrave Simpson, who presided, said that the Club was fully equipped, and the financial results were quite satisfactory. He eulogised Mr. J. M. Pennycuick, the secretary, for his efficient running of the Club.73 words
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Article129 1925-05-27 323 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penan-g, May 25. Leong Ah Kap who v/as charged with causing the death of Yap Yam Sam by a rash act at the junction of Kimberley Street and Rope Walk ha? been committed for trial at the next Assizes. Got the Wrong Man.129 words
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Article49 1925-05-27 323 A PEN ANG WEDDING. (From Our Own Correspordent.) Penanx, May 25. The wedding took place or Saturday of Merlns Da Costa, employed on the Dutch steamer Kalmoa, and Elizabeth, daughter of B. P. Perrera. The Rev. Father Devals officiated and the reception was held at the Eurasian Volunteer Club.49 words
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Article182 1925-05-27 323 SI CCESSFI /L START. Supplies having b en taken on board. C(). de Pinedo made an early start yesterd.iy morning. With the mists still over the water, Col. de Pinedo and his mechani:- were busy on board the seapiane and by Bsven o'clock everything was m readiness182 words
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Article20 1925-05-27 323 [Aneta Service], Weltevreden, May 25th 3.35. De Pinedo, the Italian flying man, haa arrived at Ifcnjong Priuk.20 words
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Article848 1925-05-27 324 SEVEN YEARS AND TWENTY STROKES. 1 Chin«se Gets His Deserts. On each of two charges of armed robbery, Koh Ah Wah, a Chinese, at the Singapore Assizes yesterday, was sentenced by the Acting Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Sproule, to seven years' rigorous imprisonmert, the terms848 words
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Article43 1925-05-27 324 Under the Inventions Ordinance th? Gcßfral Rubber Co. has been pranted the sole rrivilegres for the use of an invention for the Improved Manufacture of Crude Rubber. J. H. Wameline for an invention r 'f a button fastener, each for sixteen yt ar*.43 words
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Article981 1925-05-27 324 Part 111. We have traced the different parts of plants yielding volatile scented oils, and would now view the several classes of those plants. Of Grasses, there are (i), the 180 species, cosmopolitan, of Andropogons. A. Schoneanthus is the English Lemon Grass and common Rusa Grass of India,981 words
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Article483 1925-05-27 324 PRINCE GEORGE ATTENDS FINAL PERFORMANCE. There was a distinguished company present at the final performance of the Military Pageant, which took place on Saturday night at the 1 Stadium. With Prince George in town it was expected that he would favour the evening with his presence, and483 words
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Article269 1925-05-27 324 The annual report of the Old Rafflesians' Association just issued states that Mr. G. T. Peall, who had been a valuable member of the Committee, left for England on h are on January 'Oth., i.nd Mr. D. A. Bifbop, on his return from leave, joined the Committee.269 words
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Article635 1925-05-27 324 PREVENTIVE FLEETS ACTI\ K vn Vkk Sut^taTitial Seizure Alter a lull for some time. U» t K V Customs hlWrtW Fleet have j week rounding up rubber sinucjrler. la<t report, only one capture *a n ed, but since that date the ra^ daily arrested several smu^ler.. majority ofM.M. - 635 words
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Article133 1925-05-27 324 lie broke out h a Hfcrrn Mlhca street at at*.ut 11 I <^y right. Ciwiliurt^ imm*ft* caused, the ground floor bein* while the fire also reai hed a l*.r' top floor. A considerable quantity VII ;.lso destroyed. A party of six wealthy Chinos.- I Cf Penane and Perak. pompru Chunir133 words
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971 1925-05-27 325 WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1925. THE MILITARY PAGEANT. SMI'ESSUL OPENING. |„rK«- Attendance Witnesses Inspiring Spectacle. ..iH-rkinj: performance of the much ,jr»! a»i«l eagerly anticipated Military J....K place on the Stadium last ufun large attendance witnessed fLcUtlt unique in the history of Malaya. .wcUtitM that an event of such a novtl trf971 words
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Article445 1925-05-27 325 ACQUITTAL IN REMARKABLE MIRDER CASE. In summing u;> at the conclusion of the hearing of the re-trud of the two Malays who were charged before the Assizes with the murder cf a compatriot at a ronjxirenir party in Mohamed Sultan-road, His Lordship Mr. Justice Sproule said that it445 words
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Article162 1925-05-27 325 Result of Official Enquiry. The following i> the riwiinj: of the Marine Court of Enquiry which bwestigated the eircumsUirues attending the tire on board the steamer Flevo. It will iv remembered that the fin- broke out when the Flevo fnM W '< oy:tg» U« Haiavia from Singapore and162 words
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Article67 1925-05-27 325 Sentence of six months' rigorojs imprisonment was yesterday passed on the Chinese who was charged before Mr. Frankly n Robinson the previous day in connection with a serious stabbing affair which took place on board the Tangistan recently. The accused put forward the remarkable defence that67 words
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Article1209 1925-05-27 325 The race meeting which opened on Saturday last is the beginning of what may reasonably be termed a thorough tryout of Singapore's capacity to support other than the traditional six days a year. If it is proved that the members are sufficiently interested to stand seven days racing1,209 words
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Article427 1925-05-27 325 Prince Chichibu*** European Tour. (By courtesy of the Nanyo NichiNichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, May 18. The Cruiser IdzUBIO with H.I.H. Princv Chichibu on board will leave Yokohama on Saturday next for Hongkong, calling at a number of port towns in the Loo Choo Islands and Formosa. The N.Y.K. liner427 words
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Article156 1925-05-27 325 London stocks of rubber, from beins round about 70,000 tons before Restriction, have, thanks to the Stevenson Scheme, been brought down to under 10.000 tons. Report has it. says the Times of Malay.;, that practically the whole of this stoc T in London is now in156 words
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Article79 1925-05-27 326 Five Years for Forgers Charged with counterfeiting King's coins, possession of counterfeit coins and of instruments and materials, four Teochews, diva Ho Men?, Ho Kiok Lee, Ng Chok Henjr and Kan- Teng Chay, were found guilt? and were sentenced each to five years' rigorous imprisonment. Another Chinese named79 words
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Article709 1925-05-27 326 Letters franked with air mail stamps are being received in Penang from Siam. Mr. P. Trump, Executive Engineer, J chore, who was formerly in Kuala Lumpur, goes on Home leave this month. The engagement is announced of Miss Muriel Stanhope, of Melbourne, Australia, and Seremban. to709 words
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THE DERBY.
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Article161 1925-05-27 326 [Reuter's Service.] London, May 18. It is definitely stated that Donoghut rides the Two Thousand Guineas winner, Manna, in the Derby. London, May 19. The following are the Derby p obacles:* Aske (McLachlan Junior) Bucellas (Jelliss) Conquistador (Wcston) Constantius (H. Beasley) Crossbow (Frank Bullock) Dalmagarry (Winter) Dignity161 words
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Article57 1925-05-27 326 CHESTER CU P. Won by Spithead. London, May 6. The following is the result of the Chestd Cup, 2 miles 2 furlongs. Spit head 1. Daimyo 2. Jnvercauld 3. The starting prices were. Six to one ftgainst Spithead, hundred to nine Daimyo, hundred to ten Invercauld. Twenty ran. Won by57 words
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Article363 1925-05-27 326 Lancashire's Easy Win. [Reuter's Service.] London, May 18. At Liverpool: Lancashire defeated Worcester by an innings and 108 runs. Worcester were dismissed for 121 and 37, Parkin taking five for 52 and four for 43, whilst R. Tyldesley captured four for 10 in the second innings. Lancashire compiled363 words
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Article92 1925-05-27 326 THE DAVIS C UP. [Reuter's Service.] Bruise s, May 18. Iri the Davis Cup Washer beat Andreae 7—5, »>— l. o—l. India beat Belgium by three matches to two. Jacob beat Watson 3, 6 l, 6 3 and meets the winner of Australia vs. Ireland in the second round. Berne,92 words
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Article34 1925-05-27 326 [Reuter's Service.] Troon, May 2. In the British ladies golf championship third round Miss Joyce Wethered (Holder) Uat Miss Glenna Collett (America > Holder of the Canadian Championship, bv 4 and 3.34 words
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Article1000 1925-05-27 326 YESTERDAY'S PERFORMANCES. The first afternoon performance of the Military Assault-at-Arms and Pageant, which is in aid of Military Charities, took place yesterday afternoon on the Stadium p round, commencing at 4.15. There was a very good attendance, including His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government, the hon'ble1,000 words
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Article634 1925-05-27 326 WHAT IHE PRISON I>O<T< M K Interesting Evidence in As*i/.«. K Interesting evidence rejrardi? L plication of tests to malingering in the Singapore Piison ua- Ki^, BOm of a case befaft the Justice, Mr. Justice Sproule. at yesterday. The accused was Hokiea Luan, who was charged wirh634 words
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Article1056 1925-05-27 327 h ISTCKS MINING COS CLAIM FAIIS. >iaiayan Collieries Involved. > premt Court yesterday, before j f Barittt-Lennard, an action was Kfcjetl the Kastern Mining and -maiv, Ltd. claimed from Mr. the Mini <>f $2,05i».:*2 alleged to received by him to the use of K. \S iliiam-1,056 words
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Article321 1925-05-27 327 Comparisons between F.M.S. and Siam. Those people living here, says the Siam Observer, who have act travelled on the F.M.s. Railway system are beginning to ask if the derogatory comparison thai I made with the Royal Statf Railways of Siam by impartial visitors \\ho have passed over321 words
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Article85 1925-05-27 327 Mr. Montagu W. Pett, chief officer of the Shanghai Fire Department, accompanied by Mrs. rVtt and Miss Pctt, are passing through Singapore by the Dollar IJaer President van Burcn. sailing to-day. Mr. and Mrs. Pett are going to Genoa, en route for Home on leav >. Mr. Pett will be85 words
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Article139 1925-05-27 327 Mr. Justice Barrett-Leonard is leaving foi England by the P. and O. Sardinia to-morrow (Friday) morning on nint months' leave on medical advice. Mr. Justice Cf. C. Deane, from Seremban, i expected to assame duties in Singapore on Monday next. May 25th. A pleasant function took place139 words
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Article1308 1925-05-27 327 THE ADMINISTRATION REPORT. The report of Mr. A. S. Haynes on the Stace of Pahang for 1924 consists largely of statistics, which are perhaps the soundest criterion of prosperity, although no; paiticularly attractive. The revenue exceeded the expenditure by $148,300, which went to help to clear off1,308 words
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Article91 1925-05-27 327 The following: had the honour of dining with His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government and Miss Hose at Government House on 18th May. H.E. Major-General Sir T. Fraser, K.C.8.. C.S.L, C.M.G., Miss Fraseiv Hon. Mr. Hayes and Mrs. Harriott, Cte. B. de SeeyMontbeliard, Capitaine Decoux, Commandant Danube,91 words
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Article141 1925-05-27 327 *'Swee Lee" Cup. Favoured with line weather and in response to the cordial invitation of the members of the Penang Poio Club, there was a good gathering at the Polo Ground on Saturday afternoon. t<> witness the final play for the "Swee Lee" Cup, between "A" and141 words
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Article55 1925-05-27 327 The following are the results of the Ball Sweeps held in connection with the May Monthly Medal. Saturday: Won by H. Jackson 2 up; Sunday: Won by S. H. Moss 3 up. May Ladies' Spoon. The above was won by Mrs. J. V. Riera with a score55 words
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Article39 1925-05-27 327 The following card* were returned in the men's monthly medal for May: Alen Ker 83 10 (57 P. N. Knight 80 10 70 Lt W. P. Fenda'.l 88 18 70 D. J. Ward 81 7 7i39 words
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Article45 1925-05-27 327 London, May 12. At E'Jmham (Somerset) the army golf championship was wen to-day by Captain Cordon Barry of the Tank Corps, who re turned cards of 70 and 80 for two roundj respectively. Captain Barry held the titk in 1922, Rangoon GazetteRangoon Gazette - 45 words
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37 1925-05-27 327 DEATH OF WELL-KNOWN MALAYAN RESIDENT. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh. May li*. The death is announced at Home of Mr. S. H. B. Blandy, a director of Malayan Ti« Dredging and former Manager of th« Menglembu Lode.37 words
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Article762 1925-05-27 328 H. R. H. Prince Damrongi has now recovered from his illness. Like Singapore, both Penang and Kuala Lumpur have been suffering a heat wavo lately. Mr. J. Wishart has .returned to Ipoh from Kuala Lumpur as Chief Health inspector. Mr. A. S. Mitchell, of the. Forest762 words
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Article184 1925-05-27 328 THE E. M. AND R. Co. CASE. To the Editor. Sir, Kindly allow me to add a few interesting facts to your account of the action of the Eastern Mining and Rubber Co., Ltd. against myself. The value to the E. M. R. Co. of my184 words
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Article301 1925-05-27 328 "A Verv I'onr Verdict." Some strong remarks wore made by the Acting Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Sproule, ii u verdict returned by a common jury at the Singapore Assizes yesterday morniiitr. in which a Chinese was charged with being illegally in possession of »">in« forged one dollar notes,301 words
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Article290 1925-05-27 328 Says the Diocesan Magazine^ St. Andrew's .Mission Hospital is passing through hard times. The funds needed for maintenance are not coming in at all well Our readers know that S.P.G. very kindly supply m with doctors, that the s.n.A. pays for the Nursing-Sisters, and that those290 words
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Article100 1925-05-27 328 By the time Prince George has com pitted his holiday in the Mediterranean and has travelled out to China, a change will have taken place in the command of the station, and his Royal Highness will have as his chief an officer who remembers him as a100 words
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RUBBER RESTRICTION STATISTICS.
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Article48 1925-05-27 328 The Controller of Rubber supplies u> with the following: figures. Exports Export Imports B. Malaya Res. Area F.Rubber November 22,488 15,469 9,617 December 24,204 13,221 11,78? January 19,183 8,685 10,132 February 21,622 16,555 10,071 March 26,836 15,744 13,399 April, 24,414 9,689 11,750 138,747 7MCI 66.75848 words
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Article30 1925-05-27 328 Sinijapj/re Island. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March April 16,167 1-'),814 13,816 14,694 14.751 13,552 Penang. 3,475 2,780 2,109 2,636 2,r,10 1,816 Total 19,042 18,594 15,925 17,330 17,261 15-36830 words
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Article83 1925-05-27 328 Rubber f^oni restrictiod area on which export duty was paid during November. December 1024 and January, Febraaiy, March and April 1920. Federated Malay States. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. March April 8,640 7.41J 0,2L»7 0.221* 0.477 5 83l Straits Settlements. 1.<»79 1,8r,7 1)44 2.li:> 1,0*7 I.IM •h.hnre. ::.-';."»s83 words
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Article77 1925-05-27 328 April Rubber declared in May: 632 I HAKIMtI'K iiOAKDS STOCKS. On 30th April:— Singapore and I* 00.") tons. All figures ire in tons; Ail fi^uivs given :i- "Imports Foreign Rubber 91 are gnats weights: \<» allowance has beea nade for moisture in lower grade rubber; Export!77 words
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Article460 1925-05-27 328 FRASE RS WEEKLY REPORT. Singapore. May 20. Rubber has once again advanced considerably in price during t>.<- past week touching 2s lid at it:-- highest and losii at l's M Is IM. Stocks in Lorn* n are heavily down and then appears to b distinct shortage for near positions. Ais460 words
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Article42 1925-05-27 328 Raja Zeinal Aznam Shah, who is studying for the bar at the Inner Temple, passed in Roman Law at the March examination. He is the son of the Hon. the Raya-di-Hilir, and is in the service of the Federated Malay States Government.42 words
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Article56 1925-05-27 328 YESTERDAYS IJsi The Singapore rham-bor Rubber Associate n beU it 7 yesterday, when there wmi 1,240,344 lbs.; f*.7S m lbs.; 302.55 tons. S tons. <i London New York Price* lodized. Ribbed Smoked Sh.M Stamlard Qual* Good Averafrc Q\ Off Quality Crepe. Standard Qua! Good PaliOff Colour Lat- Clean56 words
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Article127 1925-05-27 328 Kubber.-Price^ vance taring the fnmu i period under review tO M hO r, 2 lld I yroid. On Wednesday momii London was reporti and New York to Q The tone of tlu- and very little inter. sales of Awanl-. Bhi the hammer, t ut tome privately at 1127 words
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Article128 1925-05-27 328 The folium:- the annual meetil I May »0 at Been 11 I For eetwwtfetiei decided to close the I year in future at the SOtl N stead of at 31st Dec son for the account- n only covering a petied I After writing <•£" the loss for128 words
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Article134 1925-05-27 328 Department «»t tht I S>■ r in <H<- Na*>. (By CourU>y «»f lib N N:chi Bhifl |..k:«.. ill A pro\ m*l br i to administer tlu in naval circle* Kol*> Munici|»a!ii> I <nir: The (MWiml el Kobe ItarfcfnaJ A-. i OB May 25th. Th- nine CBlMttdltrr for It134 words
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Article37 1925-05-27 328 A Scheme of Salaries, el ordinate Sanitary Sorvirthe Gazette. A probati«.n«r ke« a month and rises to rise to $3,000 and Grade I annum. The syllabus of suli examination of the Roy; I lf > tute is published.37 words
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Article484 1925-05-27 329 Hi A. E. Baddeley is recognised as >rv r <»f the Presbyterian Church in hu f Secretary and Lady Maxwell td at Ipoh. and are staying at 1 M. Robinson, of tht* pastern Ltd., ha- returned to Penang S -an" re. .Murray, of the F.M.S. Railways,484 words
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Article489 1925-05-27 329 ATTENDS PAGEANT AND RACE BALL. In a special saloon attached to the mai: train from Kuala Lumpur, His Royal Highness Prince George, the youngest son of Their Majesties the King and Queen, arisved in Singapore yesterday morning. The Prince, who is attended by* Lieut. Halsoy, was489 words
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Article86 1925-05-27 329 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, May 22. The special conveying Prince George arrived shortly after eight o'clock last nijrht. and the Prince was met by the Hon. Mr. O. F. G. Stonor, British Resident. Selangor. The precincts of the station were crowded with people86 words
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Article190 1925-05-27 329 New Chief for the Bureau of Peerage. (By Courtesy the Nanyo NichlXichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, May 21. Mr. Fusaburo Kuratomi has been instructcd to act a> Chairman for th? Bureau of Peerage in consequence of the death of Marquis Tokujrawa. Non-Sportsmanlike Spirit. The Japan Athletic and Sporting Association passed190 words
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Article1060 1925-05-27 329 Quicquid agun: homines nostri ett farmgi Libelli Juvenal. In that tropical but happy land where Malayan people are sometimes induced to settle, Western Australia, the heat is dry, though more endurable than it was here last week. Apparently so are the people dry, for a meeting1,060 words
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Article265 1925-05-27 329 Story of Abscond ins: Manager. The proceedings in the Bankruptcy tour yesterday were marked by a rather unusuai occurrence the public examination of a Chinese woman. Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard having: proceeded on leave and the judtre who take, his place, Mr. Justice Deane, not having j265 words
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Article23 1925-05-27 329 Yt. E. E Jacob?, Permanent Way Inspector nf the Royal Railway Department, hps returned frr>m leave and has been posted to Haad Yai.23 words
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Article459 1925-05-27 329 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. Mr. J. H. Leopold presided over the annual general meeting of the Hotel van Wijk Co., Limited, which was held in the Chartered Bank Chamber!? at noon yesterday. Moving the adoption of the report and accounts the Chairman said: Dealing first with the profit459 words
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Article2513 1925-05-27 330 A SUCCESSFUL SECOND DAY. Close Finishes. t Although the weather might have been more cheerful in appearance than it actually was yesterday, it did not seem to deter many from attending the second day of the Races for there was quite a good gathering and the totalisator returns2,513 words
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Article332 1925-05-27 330 W ALLEY WUn I.lM|; V<() After ten hard f.,u<rK- thrA, rounds, Boy Walley t| the main contest at th.« H »>,,,. v night, thus retaining his flv. Woifr The weights were: Valley Limbaco 7 stone- ;i \h,/ Mr. Geo Redfearn *M fe tv Opening the fiuhr (htr shion. Walley332 words
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INTERNATION FOOTBALL.
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Article20 1925-05-27 330 [Reuu r*i Service.] Pariv Mv. -1 At the Cihwhe* S ■peititoi m EimrUod ciation football i y20 words
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Article111 1925-05-27 330 Lancashire !S ;it >• r-> r-• [Rcutt-r'? Ben I.upJm: ri 1} -1 At Manchester: U mtt bf nitu- wit dismissod te 74 five wickets for SI Lancashire replied foi 67) and 0 At rhe Oval.-> by nine wicket-. S I 120, Sandham Iftl) I Warwickshire, 201' I 290111 words
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Article57 1925-05-27 330 The May Spoor, rf letar on KftJ 21 >t. anu n 300 200 !IH» Yds. YcK ><^ Mr?. Coleman 21 Mrs. Mupliston U Mrs. Gattey H Mrs. Lyall 2G W Mrs. J. M. Jackson 20 The KinpV Modal, with for the champion shot Forces of India57 words
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Article244 1925-05-27 331 \Y. J. Da\ie<, of the Circe, i% n.e «>n leave by the Mentor. 'V. F. Giinr.n, Controller of .•> r. visit <>f inspection BKfn, of the Straits will probably be coming out i t-r. p. gfel Architectural Assis- U D- IVnari;. il going home on Ills244 words
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Article172 1925-05-27 331 OTBALL MEETING. I at] ndent). Malacca, May 22. those i .erested in Rugby i Malacca Club at there beir.-- present: J S. Nia-, W. Gotta, I. K. I k, L. H. Wllsoa, K. H Hime in the chair. etaei h was pv>--rether. This was stive. It was thtn172 words
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Article22 1925-05-27 331 n f tIM -even neral meeting •t. Dr. M. J. RattMessm D. T. Lewis, I. MrteheO, H. W, Rapcr,22 words
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THE SPRING RACES.
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Article2358 1925-05-27 331 r» .\i.\i. I»Tince George \ltends. The weather was again unkind on Saturday, the heavy morning: rain making it at ore time doubtful whether it would be possible to hold the races. The Racecourse w<j- flooded and remained very wet all day but fortunately the rain stopped and2,358 words
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Article113 1925-05-27 331 [Renter's Service.] Lcndun. May 22. Additional riders of Derby probables art? Mint d'Or (Richard*) Priory Park tArch> bald) Tissaphernes <R. Jones). St. Napolean (Wraggr) is added and Field intent (Oakridue) deleted. The current betting is s—l5 1 Manna v. I Crossbow; 100 f J Conquistador- 100— S Ptolemy113 words
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Article36 1925-05-27 331 [Reuter's Service.] London, May 22. I At Troon, in the Ladies' Golf Champion I ship final of thirty-six holes. Miss Joyce Wethered (Worplesdon*. the holder.bea* Miss Cecil Leitch (Carlisle) at the thirtyseventh hole.36 words
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Article1062 1925-05-27 332 THE VISITORS' RA A Lively Morning. The annual race for yachts with visitors at the helm took place yesterday morning and the "little monsoon" which has lately been diverting itself at the expense of horse-racing turned its attention to the Yacht Ciub. Twelve boats were started by Mr. Roy1,062 words
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Article348 1925-05-27 332 ARRIVAL AT SINGAPORE. Telegrams received at Singapore from Penang on Saturday reported that de Pinedo, the Italian Air-man who is flying to Australia, arrived at the Northern Settlement at 11.30 on Saturday morning and flew over the town, afterwards coming down safely onto the sea opposite the348 words
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LAWN TENNIS.
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Article22 1925-05-27 332 [Reuter's Service.] Surbiton, Surrey, May 23. In the grass courts championships final, Miss Ryan beat Miss Me Kane 7—9, 6 l 6—3.22 words
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Article30 1925-05-27 332 [Reuter's Service.] Westward Ho, May 23. In the usual international preliminary to Monday's amateur championship, England beat Scotland by 8 matches to 5. Two games were halved.30 words
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Article29 1925-05-27 332 DERBY SCR ATCHINGS. [Reuter's Service.] London, May 21. Tresigny Oaks and Lucide II were both scratched from the list of probable starters for the Derby at 9 o'clock to-day.29 words
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Article17 1925-05-27 332 [Reutrr's Service.] Melbourne, May 20. At Soccer England beat Victoria by seven fc-oals to nil.17 words
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Article44 1925-05-27 332 [Reuters Service.] Ijondon. May 21. The Derby batting is 11-2 Manna and Crossbow 10-1 Conquistador; 100-X Ptolemy Second; 100-G Solario; i,S-l Runnymede; 20-1 Zionist, taken and offered: :?0 i Dipnity, offered. 25-1 taken; 22-1 St. Becan--25-1 Buceila?; 33-1 Vicot taken and offered*44 words
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Article138 1925-05-27 332 Essex Defeat Gloucester. [Reutor's Service.] London, May 22. At I>eyton: Essex beat Gloucester Ly five wickets. Gloucester made 177 and 219, Bluodworth contributing !I£. Essex replied with 222 and 250 for five wicket* Russtll scoring 56 and 135 not out. At Cambridge: Cambridge University defeated Leicester by 106138 words
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Article1608 1925-05-27 332 A MONTH IN THE F.M.S. RECOLLECTIONS BY D. MAW. Part 11. Having talked over our plans for the following 1 day's shoot, the Batin returned to his home with instructions to call for us at 6.30 the next morning. He turned up rather earlier than the hour1,608 words
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Article234 1925-05-27 332 Apropos <>f a recent note on rubber paving, which we think is bound eventually mcci with HMBCfii :h< utrh the prta commodity is MM ti the idtiwini^ t< r>— we reao in the India KubUr Wm (New York) t«.r April, that Ifce I'll a practical rvkber pavement forStraits Echo - 234 words
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Article31 1925-05-27 332 [Rcuter*? Service] Melbourne. M«> There were fifteen thousand I/ 1 h when, hi showery weather, tfcj soccer players beat Australia in thi test by I jro&] c to nil.31 words
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Article1305 1925-05-27 333 POSSESSION v>F FORGED Kl BBER COl PONS. !hr«e For Chinese. >>- r igajH-re AuJWI yesterday, be\cting Chief Justice, Mr. Justice i UK. a Hokien named Lim Swee v hailed with being in possession f« rged one-pikul rubber coupons. \\r.-< claimed to be tried, was b) Mr. R. L.1,305 words
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Article257 1925-05-27 333 General F'ukuda's Narrow Escape. Tokio. > f ay 23. General Fukuda who had a narrow escape from assassination last year has again been threatened bx a ruffian supposed to be an anarchist who tired at the General in Fukucka. The General is safe and unhurt. Prince Chichibi: Starts257 words
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Article1653 1925-05-27 333 SPECIAL SERVICE PROPHYLAXIS. A sub-committee of the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association was asked to go into the matter of venereal disease in Singapore and have formulated "A Scheme for combating Venereal Disease," which has been forwarded to Government, and embodied in a pamphlet issued by the association. The1,653 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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47 1925-05-27 334 Ist List of Subscribers. H.H. Colonel Ibrahim the Sultan of Johore, 0.K., D.P. M.J.. G.C.M.G., K.8.E.. etc. $">OO H.E. the Officer Administering The Government 2"0 W. H. Ifacgiegor 100 The hon'hle Mr. (I. G. Setb -SO The hon'b'e Mr. Justice Sprciule 2547 words
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Letter387 1925-05-27 334 To the Editor. Sir, The run of the Singapore Asand Military Pageant being over, the time has come to say "thank you' to all who worked for its success. The Committee have enjoyed much hearty co-operation from many quarters and I would it were possible to write a387 words
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Letter104 1925-05-27 334 To the Editor. Sir, May I be allowed through the medium of your val'inble paper to call attention to the fact that the Singapore Association is sti'l about $1,000 short of the income for this year, and unless more help i e forthcoming our activities will have104 words
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Article214 1925-05-27 334 A POPULAR APPOINTMENT. The announcement that Sir William MmritOO has been appointed to be Chief Justice of the Straits Settlements was not tntii'tiy unexpected, as he was known to on the list for the post when Sir Walter Shaw was appointed. The appointment dates from214 words
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Article41 1925-05-27 334 A T« oehpw named Phanp Siak was arrfst«d on board the Fook Sane on Sunday r.nd charged in the Police Courts yesterdav v ith befof in possession of a revolver and rounds nf ammunition without a permit Thfl case was postponed.41 words
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Article6731 1925-05-27 334 [Reuter's Service.] London, May 18. In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Geo. Lansbury, Earl Winterton reiterated that he was unaware that the Government of India intended to ask the Legislative Assembly to express an opinion with regard to the construction and maintenance of the Singapore Base. It6,731 words
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Article387 1925-05-27 336 Story of Strange Los*. A ioss of jewellery to the value of Rs. 2.000, which occurred under peculiar and annoying circumstances, has been reported to the Police, in Ceylon. Mr. A. ii. Linton, formerly Manager of the Mercantile Bank in Singapore and now Inspector of Branches387 words
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Article388 1925-05-27 336 BUILDING STARTS NEXT MONTH. During the period that must elaps;between the demolition of the present Municipal Officer and the completion of the magnificent new building, the staff will occupy temporary quarters at Telok Ayer. The building of this new structure wffl be commenced n&xt month on a388 words
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Article208 1925-05-27 336 Xew Member for the I'pper Hou^e. (By courtesy of the Nanyo Nu-hi-Xichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio. Ma> 22. Ear.-; Torumaro Kat*« ia* Jkxii elected member of the H ..-i e"f Peer* m the byeelection. Mr. Muray.iMi Elected V.l\ llr. Shinknro Murayasu (Keaset) bmi been elected member of the Diet m208 words
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Article21 1925-05-27 336 [Renter's Service.] I<otvdon. May 25. Additional Derby scratchings are Oakridge. Field Argent, and El Cacique all al nine to-day.21 words
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Article130 1925-05-27 336 About SloO in cash was stolen fron: house in Geylanp which, it is reported, was raided by some Chinese <ran^ r robbers on Saturday night. The Final Supply Bill for Um F.M.S. for lf>24 sanctions a further expenditure of 1332,336, but the memorandum states that $(>,049,9G0 savings were Made on130 words
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Article343 1925-05-27 336 YET UNBOLVBO. SILK DITTIES <'<>Ml»llOMls| [Reute e -j The drawback rit duced in Great Brita R from material wh«-r. duty has been paid Silk in article. Thrown yarn undi- Thrown yarn and partly discharge*!. Tissue undischarged .'id. Wholly or parti) to the satisfacti.-! to have been produ343 words
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Article102 1925-05-27 336 During- tlu Wfttk Registrar if Birih--281 deaths in Hn*S| were Eurasian^ t» I and IS Indians. numbered 47. pmum 2f», fever not qpl and beri-Uri 12 < of bubonic piajrui-. occurred. The rat is piven as 20.<> v pe The Municipal U> turn for the mmk tmi102 words