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Title Section21 1925-07-22 49 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. SERIES THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS, JULY 22, 192 i. NO. 1,981.21 words
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Article102 1925-07-22 49 •j.\l-hK> PAGE 41) itptrl 49 50 > m Bengal 50 Hi m China 50 in -lent 50 T rubles 51 I COUKT NEWS. 52. :>:». 8, 9 Company Law 55 I Cheating 56 Smart Work 59 Appeal 62 srotT. Im Cup 51 all 52, 56 Championship 54, 6, 7102 words
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Article26 1925-07-22 49 n, S|| 15-32 I 4 5-32 4 23-32 M% 58% 1135 155 IH p.c. Prem. 136* i 141 79% njz $8.54 d Rate 6 P-c--3226 words
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Article67 1925-07-22 49 3. I'utoell, of the Malayan I back from Home leave 0. Dorter. 1 KktMMMi Agent for 1 -hi'Ml m Ipoh, has lfft for n a -hort business visit. mad, Assistant Enjrineer. ktmtm, has been transfer-lHi:-h m a similar capacity. SwHtmhUß, Acting General S. Railways, has arrived Lumpur after a visit67 words
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Article689 1925-07-22 49 July 15. We do not think that either the mineovners or the miners are approaching the proposed Government enquiry m any spirit of levity but are both fully convinced of the serious position which has been reached m one of the basic industries of the country. The689 words
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Article93 1925-07-22 49 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. BIRTH. CUXNISOX.— At Butu Gajah Hospital, on the nth in>t. to Mrs. Cunnison- -a son. DEATHS. i'ORHIX.— On the 15th in>t.. the dearly btlovcd child of Mr. and Mrs. E. A Corbin, Ipoh, age months. IRVING.- In Muar on July 18th, 1925, L. A. Irving, tho Manager of93 words
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Article250 1925-07-22 49 By the mail which arrived from Home on Friday, July 17th, dates up to June 25th were brought. This weekly will leave to- day by the B. I. steamer Ellenga. A very shocking tragedy occurred at the Swimming Club last week, when a young f European lady250 words
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Article179 1925-07-22 49 July 20. Tin 200 T«M $132.75 Gambier 18.50 Pepper White 47.00 Pepper Black 27.00 Fluke Tapioca 6.25 Pearl Sigo Small 9.00 Copra 11.90 Cop»*a Sundried 12.50 Opium, Ben. r?s nnr. 4.000 I Rice, Liang !lin ''h.in Mark B'ue Eagle (Old) 360 Rice, Liang Hin Ch in Mark Red Eagle179 words
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Article52 1925-07-22 49 Thnr mining coolies wer c L" hn l s!i<l a t Salak South on the 6th iniSmL Two Of the bodies have been recover* <1. Baron Hayashi b retiring: from diplomatic life and he is expected to vis.l En K lnn.l as an unofflc.al adviser to the Imperial Household Department52 words
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Article276 1925-07-22 49 It is really difficult to see what purpose is achieved by the continuous references m the House of Commons to the rubber position and the requests for information as to whether the Colonial Office has changed its mind. In fact it might save Mr. Ormsby Gore a lot276 words
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Article637 1925-07-22 49 July 16. Mr. Cecil Wilson, M.P., is a pertinaceous individual, according to officials who are never m a hurry. On March 2nd he asked the Under Secretary for the Colonies for a comprp hensive report from the Governor of Singapore (sic) m regard to improvement m housing637 words
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Advertisement88 1925-07-22 49 i the 'Singapore F»ee Prt;»s" Rg rom Europe to th > Straits HbsSj are invited to send I i M of their stiumer and r.^rore. Copies will then Hi various ptKitf of call •Europe ishing detiiled m MM Ac can have a copy She- Up| posted to them UM v.'-ckiy88 words
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Article591 1925-07-22 50 July IT. There is a certain type of mind that turns to centralisation, even m trade and commerce. We have advocates of an Empire Currency, a combination of all the reserves ir> every part of the Empire, to back up a currency which should be universal throughout the591 words
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Article218 1925-07-22 50 Events m China have been so exciting that little attention has been called to the notable change which took place m Bengal about a month ago. On June 14th a Gazette Extraordinary announced the restoration to the administration of the Governor m Council of the transferred218 words
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Article695 1925-07-22 50 July 18. Set afire by the action of the Shanghai police m defending their station containing a supply of firearms when menaced by a large threatening mob, the discontent of the Chinese with the conditions of their own country have resulted m a deplorable state of dislocation695 words
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Article620 1925-07-22 50 July 20 The event of the week-end i> the commencement of the evaluation ot the Ruhr, the French troops beinj: quietly and unostentatiously withdrawn, without any beating of drums and flying of colour-. The lithe French colonial troops will be leaving as these lines appear m print,620 words
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Article514 1925-07-22 51 July 21. adtrs whether the peoples Ivi who have turned to the form of Government are happy m their choice as lie when they discardfonn for the new. Not > are entirely new, for c examples m olden with the exception of ten mostly small cornmodern republics, United514 words
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Article430 1925-07-22 51 H. H. the Sultan of Johore has given a HM of $2,f>o() towards the Johoiv Chun!! (Anglican) Building Fund. At the annual meeting of Bukit Mi rtnjnm Robber Company, ta be held July 27, the direct* rs will recommend a dividend at the rate of 15 per cent, less tax.430 words
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Article908 1925-07-22 51 The Clarke Cup. Europeans and The Rest Draw. The annual match between the Europeans and Ihe Rest for the handsome cup presented by Mr. C. H. Clarke attracted n large attendance to the Padang on Saturday afternoon and throughout Sunday, and Eomt excellent cricket was witnessed. Although the game908 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article26 1925-07-22 51 [Reuter's Service.] London, July 18.. At Bisley the King's Prize was won by Sapper A. Smith, late of the Royal Engineers, with 226.26 words
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Article261 1925-07-22 51 Glamorgan's First Success. [Reuter's Service] London, July 17. At Maid- tone: Kent defeated Gloucester by 24 runs. Gloucester made 351 (Hammond 121, Bloodworth 62) and 129 (Cornwallis five for 47). Kent replied with 115 and 389 (Johnstono 102, AshdtWn 83, Hardinge 99). At Cardiff: Glamorgan obtained their first261 words
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Article38 1925-07-22 51 [Reuter's Service.] Xoordwyk, July 18. In Uk- European section of the .Davis Cup, m the final Lacoste (France) beat Timmer (Holland) 5—7, 7—5. 6—2, <i— 2; Borotra (Fiance) beat Diemerkool (Holland) 6—2 o—4, 10 8.38 words
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Article91 1925-07-22 51 [Reuter's Service.] London, July 18. A sensation was caused at the conclusion of the Amateur Athletic Association's championship meeting- at Stamford Bridge, for which there was a strong foreign entry, when the Secretary at the presentation of trophies stated that two medals earned by the American,91 words
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Article54 1925-07-22 51 (From Our Own Correspondent.) I'enanjr, July 19. Although one hour's rain marred the police sports, it did not blunt the keenness and enthusiasm of the competitors and the programme was gone through despite the Water-logged ground; The Detective Depariment won the Championship Cup m the Inter-Division competition. Suppiah54 words
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Article53 1925-07-22 51 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Tenant, July 19. At the Pol^ Club meeting at which Mr. Pratt presided the Report and Accounts I were passed; also new rules. It wa- decidfd to ask the Resident Councillor to accent the Presidentship. In the case of non-acceptance, .Air. Hereford's53 words
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43 1925-07-22 51 London, JuJy 2. The Racin.cr Calendar anoaneei that Michael Beary'a jockey licence will be withdrawn m accordance with rule 00. [The rule referred to is as follows: "If a jockey becomes a disqualified person his licence is thereby revoked."]43 words
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Article1358 1925-07-22 52 EVIDENCE AT CORONER'S INQUEST. Shark Or Crocodile? The appalling: details of the sad fate which befell Miss Doris Bowyer Smyth while she was bathing at the Swimming Club on Tuesday evening last, were graphically described by witnesses who gave evidence before Mr. F. G. Bourne, the Coroner, yesterday.1,358 words
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Article490 1925-07-22 52 ANOTHER WIN FOR S.C.F.A. Chee Lim In Good Form. if the many excellent games this season produced, yesterday's first division eniter between the Straits Chinese and Royal Artillery stands out as one of best. It was a game m which both teams I to the occasion and put490 words
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Article697 1925-07-22 52 THE "CAT FOR VITRIOL THROWER. At the Singapore Assizes yesterday, before the Acting Chief Justice, Mr. Justice P. J. Sproule, two Chinese, Lee Chook and Eng Ah Heng, were charged with attempted robbery and causing grievous hurt to Tan Tong Heng. Both pleaded not guilty. Mr. Tan conducted697 words
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Article377 1925-07-22 52 Khoo Hooi Hye Wins Singles Final. Khoo Hooi Hye will represent the Singaporeans m the singles of the Malayan Tennis Championship. He did what he was exT>e<:te<\ to do at the S.C.C. yesterday tmd defeated his doubles partner, Chua Choon I.eong, m the final of the eliminating377 words
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Article384 1925-07-22 52 Singapoie has had an mg the last six m*. whh ed many, thrilled some., and plating as to the object of^V hcity. The Campaign r pnzes awarded, and t., J Singapore Free Press fc Us accustomed serenity Popularity Campaign 'fa "stunt," though it ha. success m Shanghai.384 words
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Article26 1925-07-22 52 We undt-'>tand that Mi. I ii well-knowr. Kedah planter, manager of Sun^ei I* a» rV down to Selanjror h* tak«- up agrership of nn estate theiv.26 words
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Article2648 1925-07-22 53 MAJOR ST CLAIR'S VIEWS. p nv lowing letter from Major St Clair PtsUHag at Silverdawn, Colpetm. t lombo, to Mr. W. Dunman, ha^ ruously placed at our disposal. M> Dmmm, I was greatly pleas- i welcome and newsy letter, quite excellent plea for the in•C^tag wich the development2,648 words
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Article104 1925-07-22 53 [Reuter's Service.] London, July 14. A! the Oval: Surrey beat Lancashire by 183 runs. The winners made 216 (Sandham 80. Peach 50, Macdonald eight for 86) and 104 (Shepherd 51, Tyldesley four for DO). Lancashire made 189 (Hallows 64, Shepherd four for 37) and 88 (Fender three for104 words
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Article51 1925-07-22 53 The European Hospital ambulance, Kuala Lumpur, capsized on Sunday m the hospital grounds, and was rather badly damaged. The accident took place at the sharp curve to the right on the way out. The dr<vor and another person seated m front l ith him were thrown clear, and were not51 words
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Article785 1925-07-22 53 INCREASES WITH HIGH PRICES. Preventive Fleet Busy. The Simbang, on June 30, at 8.30 a.m., off Kukob, sighted two kotahs'and gave chase. After three and a half hours the raider came up with one boat and found it manned by two Chinese, who were carrying: 40 pikuls 20785 words
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Article109 1925-07-22 53 [Reuter's Service.] London, July 13. In the specially arranged race Beresford retained the Philadelphia Cup by defeating Hoover by three lengths over a one and a quarter mile course from Putney Bridge to Harrods Wharf. The time was 6.46. The banks of the river were lined resembling the boatrace.109 words
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Article266 1925-07-22 54 A Board of Officers assembles at Tanglin Hospital on Friday for the purpose of selecting a site for a new command laboratory. Lt. Col. Impey presides. Mr. R. C. Cussen, an officer of CSTss 111, Malayan Civil Service, has been appointed to act as Official Assignee266 words
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Article404 1925-07-22 54 A PUBLIC BENEFACTOR. By reason of his altruistic spirit, having given away BO less than $200,000 to various funds during: his short stay m Singapore. Mr. Aw Boon Haw, of Rangoon, has distinguished himself as a public benefactor m the true sense of the word. He is no404 words
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Article38 1925-07-22 54 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, July 14. Ujong Padang State, a property comprising 603 acres wan put op for sale here to-day by auction for $29£ 000, equivalent t<> abort $4M per acre.38 words
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Article98 1925-07-22 54 [Reuter's Service.] London. July 14. The record price for a brooci mare of seventeen thousand guineas was paid on behalf of the Air.i Khan for Straitlace, winner of last year's Oaks, at the salt* of the Into Sir Edward Hulton'fl horses. The second hijrhest price on the98 words
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Article1326 1925-07-22 54 In another column there will be found an instructive article concerning the new totalisator which the Committee of the Turf j Club propose should be embarked upon for the members' use. It is perhaps hardly necessary to say that the need for greatly improved facilities has been apparent1,326 words
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Article496 1925-07-22 54 REMARKABLE DOUBLES SEMI-FINAL. The meeting of Kleinman and Donnell and Asano and Sonehara m the semi-final of the open doubles championship of Singapore at the S.C.C. yesterday afternoon resulted m a win for the Japanese pair by I_6, 6—l. 6—o. This match attracted a paiticularly large attendance496 words
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Article94 1925-07-22 54 The following cards were returned m the men's monthly medal (July). His Lordship the Rt. Rev. L. Perrichon^ coadjutor to the Bishop of Malacca, who has gone to Pcnang to ulieve the Rev. Father A. Devals, who has gone to India on a short holiday, celebrated his94 words
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Article427 1925-07-22 54 AT TANJONG KATOM;. LADY TAKEN BY SH\|{ K A tririUi tragedy was m^ jong K^tong yesterday evening b Mb. Bowyer-Smyth a lady w,l! k n v Singapore, lost her life while bathing taken by a shark off the TrJMaC^ C i Miss Bowyer-Smyth, sister u f v Carte,-,427 words
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Article33 1925-07-22 54 (From Our Owb Cetrca] bjli Penantr. .lul> IV The lu»dy 9f a respectable Chir. ireseed and weartnp puni|s. was wa ashore at Pulau Tikus ><<: rdajr. I lice are makir? enquii33 words
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Article290 1925-07-22 54 The teottomic posit.': t>( I> Indies m 11*2-1 is discussed by the Ha 1 berkhfen. tfctt erfßßl af tfco Hut I 1 ment for Labour. IMe and Industry. **k* whilst noting that the iiait ti unfavourable. a!:h.'i:L-h I p» 1 Beel 0 lation m warJßB PtuaW'fr290 words
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Article15 1925-07-22 54 Mr. B. P. ■rifec, lia« miigi at Kualn I-un.j>u**. Wf Ahtair,«- having »«'turn«'<l tn* I'15 words
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Article785 1925-07-22 55 BTBCIAL JI'RY FOR KIAT CASK. Another Court "Inv**ion. M tting that mention would be made whai bm becesne known as the Kiat which there is no sign of public waninjr, a ?reat crowd assembled Court yesterday morning L r f tht Assizes, which are taker oy Mr. Justice785 words
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376 1925-07-22 55 CHINESE ACQUITTED IN FORGED NOTE CASE. At >he Singapore Assizes yes'.erday, before Mr. Justice Deane, a Chinese named Tan £ng Ken? was charged with being m possess. on of ninety-nine forged one-dollar currency notes. Mr. R. Williamson, Acting D.P.P., anpeared for the Crown, and the accused was represented by Mr.376 words
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Article439 1925-07-22 55 Case Against Ke!antan Gold Mines. In the course Of the hearing of the casein the District Court yesterday m which the Kelantan Gold Mines were alleged to ha c been guilty of two breaches of the Companies Ordinance, Mr. Franklyn Robinson, I)is:rict Judge, remarked that according439 words
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Article21 1925-07-22 55 Mr. A. C. Perry has arrived m Kualt Lumpur, to take charge of prospecting for the Malayan Tin Dredging Co.. Ltd.21 words
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Article208 1925-07-22 55 The death occurred m Bangkok on Mondr.y. July 6th, of Mr. Caulfeild James, Principal of the Commercial School m Siphya Road, who had spent no fewer than thirty-eight years m Bangkok. He had been m poor health for some months past. Mr. James came out208 words
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Article231 1925-07-22 55 Tho following Singapore properties were disposed of by auction by Estate and Trust Agencies Ltd: at their sale-room on Monday afternoon: In tin' Matter of Shaik Ahmad deceased: Freehold land and houses Nos. 167 and 169 Serangoon Road, area 1271 and 1279 iq. ft. bought by Mr. Syed231 words
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Article126 1925-07-22 55 At a general meeting of the Anjumar.-i-Istan, held on Sunday last the report of the Committee was confirmed and the Accounts wore passed. The following gentlemen were elected office bearers for the current year:— Patrons— Al-Haj Hafiz Ghulam Sarwar. M.A., Mr. M. Kader Sultan. J.P.. Mr. T. K. Shaik126 words
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Article312 1925-07-22 55 Haji Abdul Wahab, the son of the P«nghuhi ot Sungei Siput, and a grandson of the Dato Panglima Bukit Gantang, will be leaving for England about August 16 to take up the study of Law. Haji Abdul Wahab, who is an old boy of Anderson School,312 words
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Article639 1925-07-22 55 Bus Drivers Demonstrate Their Grievances, A strike amongst motor bus drivers, threatened during the past few days, was carried into effect yesterday when many of the roads were almost desti'ute of buses. The service along Serangoon roa.l and some other routes continued to work with the usual regularity,639 words
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Article199 1925-07-22 55 We are asked to publish the names of the following promine.it Ifbsiemi who were on the platform at the big meeting en Monday nijrht. Imam Haji .Mohammad Yousof Bin Hn.ii Mohammad Said, J.P., Chief Kadi, Singapore, Maulvi Sharaf-ud-Din Bin Maulvi Mohyi-d-Din. Imam Haji Abbas Bin Haji Mohammad199 words
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Article56 1925-07-22 55 William Hunt, formerly employed at the H?ap Wngr Moh Steamship Company, habecn arrested by Sub-Detective Inspector Yore Ho on instructions received from Penanjr. It h stated that the accused is wanted to answer a chargre of cheating: m respect of SI OO. He was produced before the Second Court yesterday56 words
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Article1568 1925-07-22 56 The Straits Times of April 22, 1922, gave an amusing peep into a London auction room wherein sundry "old fogies" competed excitedly for treasured specimens of Diatoms on glass slides. It doubtless sent more than one reader back to old engrossing studies, and we ourselves may perhaps be forgiven1,568 words
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Article279 1925-07-22 56 Why X«t pa y Extra Duty? In the discussion of the rubber situation, and the shortage m spot supplies, one factor seems to bo forgotten, and it is a factor to which we have on several occasions diawn attention m our editorial columns. It is the provision m279 words
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Article394 1925-07-22 56 LARGE ATTENDANCE AT FUNERAL. Amid widespread expressions of sympathy, the funeral of the late Miss Doris Bow-yer-Smyth, who met with such a tragic and untimely end at the Swimming" Club on Tuesday afternoon, took place at Bidadari Cemetery yesterday, the Rev. George T. Shetliffe officiating at the394 words
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111 1925-07-22 56 Yesterday's Committee Meeting. The members of the committee of the Swimming Club held a meeting at the S.C.C. yesterday evening, when it was unanimously decided that the construction of a pagar was absolutely essential and that the matter should be taken m hand at once.111 words
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Article547 1925-07-22 56 THE CASE AGAINST COOPER. The case against y\ v George Crompton Cooper, former chief cashier at John Little and Co, was opened before Mr. FranklynRobinson m the District Court yesterday morning, the evidence of Mr. Hodgins, a director of the Compuny and Mr. Leach, accountant, bein^ recorded. Mr.547 words
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SPORTIGN NEWS.
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Article302 1925-07-22 56 Last of the Europeans Wim inat^ The last of the European commit Singapore Tennis Championshi eliminated at the S.C.C. yenoon, when Khoo Hooi H ye 'and I Leong defeated Greon and Hu.C semi-final of the double.. The meet the Japanese pair, Asan,, hara, m the final pame302 words
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Article314 1925-07-22 56 S.R.C. and Mala>- raM Yesterday's first ltajrur IxtlM the S.R.C. and the Malays thi Stadium ground was not iripr affair ;.nd things may a\. way or the other without either deseivinjr the frame. The |HIM chaw. The BJLC. i. spirited bvt dis joint <\1 attacki trasted with the314 words
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Article406 1925-07-22 57 Mr. R- r Cassen is appointed a deputy rijM fir^stcutv'r under the Criminal ProceCorfrCFJUS.). Mr. J. V*. Park, Colonial Engi•vi' 1 from Sinjra.oore on a visit rtioa t'. IYnang. I* M. Robinson is appointed a memf Urn Iriisn Immigration Committee, Mr. F. A. Pledger, resigned. Jvttkc406 words
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Article152 1925-07-22 57 ;ti Hall threw open its doors numit! „f people yesterday i. m aid of St. Andrew's Di «mi Funds going off ■t hit h. The work of hall for an occasion of viously work of an ardutxcelknt arrangements «rW out reflect credit on MWm who organised hall was152 words
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Article1107 1925-07-22 57 Warner (E024) remarks that the flrvvlrion T Uy rchKls are Poriferous at •?,J *k u R m the da^ and night. We bo i- the other day that the search m the Thunbenr's Tlor a Japonic./ 1,784 fn Latin 5 or ay);^ xburKhls Tl a m whi X1,107 words
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Article622 1925-07-22 57 THE COST TO GOVERNMENT. Among the papers laid before the Federal Council at the last meeting was a memorandum on the purchase of refined tin and tin-ore by the Government of the Federated Malay Stales from 192 d to 1924. It was as follows: During622 words
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Article100 1925-07-22 57 Th? roads were again free of motor buses yesterday, the situation being reported unchanged. The Police have had to deal with no severe cases of intimidation or assault directly connected with the strike, but there are rumours of such incidents having taken place at various times on100 words
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Article586 1925-07-22 57 SINGAPORE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP. Chinese Win Doubles Final. In the final of the open doubles of the Singapore Tennis Championship at the SC.C. yesterday Khoo Hooi Hye and Chua Choon Leong defeated Asano and Sonehara by 6—4, 6—o. As was expected, this match attracted a particularly large attendance, every586 words
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Article37 1925-07-22 57 Orders for Wtek Ending 24th July Hff Monday, 20th., Individual Troops Prrade. Tuesday. 21st. Signalling and Wireless Classes Headquarters 5.15 p.m. Thursday, 23rd. Rehearsal Parade for Rally. Headquarters 4.15 p.m. (Fu!: uniform witfc Staves).37 words
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Article62 1925-07-22 57 11l order to give its staff and workmen closer interest m the firm, the Stavelej Coal and Iron Company, Derbyshire, i« offering a number of shares at par to thos* whose wages do Dot exceed £300 a y^ar The sharts most not be transferred for two year«. bat the company62 words
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Article1093 1925-07-22 58 The accompanying- statistics (says the Malaysia Message), will reassure any who have feared that the native sons m the Straits Settlements and the Malay States were being driven into the minority. Because the Chinese have largely congregated m the centres we sometimes think they must be far greater1,093 words
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Article615 1925-07-22 58 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hongkong, July 16. The position is brightening daily. Increasing numbers of strikers are seeking re-employment. The majority of Butterfield and Swire's office staff are back. Deportations of the idlers are exercising a wonderful effect. The police, with the co-operation of the Surreys carried out615 words
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Article46 1925-07-22 58 Penan k, Ju'y 1 ">. me Pinang Gazette's Calcutta correspondent states that a young Bengali who took to heart {he defeat of the Mohammedans by the Cameron Highlanders m a match for the Indian Football Shield, committed suicide by swallowing a large quantity of opium.46 words
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Article1073 1925-07-22 58 SUCCESSFUL INTEU-SCHOOL MEETING. New Record In Long Jump. Everything combined to make the Inter School Sports Meeting held on the Stadium ground yesterday afternoon an even greater success than was expected. The triumph of Raffles Institution was only one of tho featuies of the meeting. While t lie tracks1,073 words
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Article542 1925-07-22 58 SCENE IN BWGIXG (illtl s lt(K)>| Seven Ve»rs for \r m d iu|)h)>r The story of a darin* Pohbl armed with knives m the room of n E singing girl at Upper Chinchew Stil*"** told m the Assize Co nt. fcfoi* \u Deane, yesterday, vW a voui£ i^***542 words
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Article34 1925-07-22 58 The strike (if I >'- unchanged. The mil buse«s yesterday. man> GejlMC district havi, town m overcrowd^: trani I tion has as yet been M* I of Vehicles or to the Inn34 words
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Article31 1925-07-22 58 The Chief Sec.etary recently paid a visit t, nity Hospital. Piuiu-r.i.. X vhich they have alw~: I terest. U+l*****" her visit that she MUt to thcfund>. Th, many will follow bW31 words
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Article556 1925-07-22 59 WEMBLEY NOTES. HIS EXCELLENCY'S VISIT. Luu.'enee and Lady Guillemard visittvJ I !'a\ ili.»:i on Tuesday, June v.«» accorded a warm welcome Malay Staff, who lined the main Btc m iahl drtss bearing the various binb of the*Co!ony and the Malay They were entertained at lunch :he556 words
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Article57 1925-07-22 59 Waiur i< appointed to Director Political IntelW, Hay and A. Hyde, cadets, < txamination m <nd General Orders. Mr. Harold Fairiuirn is ap»ly a member of the Lefri?- of Mr. G. C. Denham, Pruiet Georjre was at <>• :»r.d attended an Inde<v. at the American liu.ry Forces I^mtr SerI to57 words
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Article887 1925-07-22 59 l£2r" agUHt homin f'rrog. Juvenal. We should hate to have the rates of Singapore increased, especially since Mr. Furor once was hesitating whether he should not reduce them. A Bill has been passed at home empowering municipalities o impose a rate of a pe nny m887 words
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Article334 1925-07-22 59 HOW AMOY WAS SAVED. (Our Own Special Correspondent). The situation m Amoy has been quiet, m spite of the participation of the students and all classes m expressing their sympathy with the victims of the Shanghai Municipal police shooting on the unarmed crowd. The University have suspended334 words
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Article353 1925-07-22 59 Arrests Alleged Murderer on a Train. The prompt and meritorious action of a Johore detective m following up sudden flash of recollection called up by the chance view of a traveller m a passing train led to the arrest m Kuala Lmnpur of a Chinese wanted353 words
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Article81 1925-07-22 59 With the approval r>f the secretary of state for the Colonies, Mr. W. Peel is appointed Resident Councillor oi' Penang, by the O. A. C. Mr. C. Norman Bennett, Asst. Manager for the East of the Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corporation Ltd., left here ye>i terday afternoon on a business81 words
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Article424 1925-07-22 59 TAT" FOR ARMED ROBBER^. At the Singapore Assizes yes'erday, before Mr. Justice Deane, two Chinese, Ong Eng Wah and Lim Song Low, were charged on three counts with armed robbery. Whilst armed with knives these men raided a twakow, threatened the occupants and stoic rice and money. The424 words
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Article241 1925-07-22 59 The following action was taken at a meeting of Committee Xo. 4 on Monday, July 13th:— Recommended that m no case should an officer's service be extended after he has reached the a. ire of 60 years. Decided to warn the owner of rubber factory, Xo. 001 Kampong241 words
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Article180 1925-07-22 59 Under the Inventions Ordinance, privileges are granted to M. P. E. H. Roussan, of Paris, for improvements m the application of the Bark of Meiakuca Leucadendron to* thermic, hydraulic and di-electric devices. And to Mr. G. H. Kellar for a "metal springbutton fastener.*' Two unusual heat-wave fashions were noted mEx - 180 words
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Article1356 1925-07-22 60 ELECTRIC TOTAUSATOR. Ri»soliftiuns for the installation of an automatic totalisator at the race course were unanimously passed by a special general meeting of the members of the* Turf Club held m the Exchange rooms yesterday. Mr. A. W. Vick presiding. Mr. G. R. H. Webb gave an1,356 words
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Article130 1925-07-22 60 YESTERDAY'S LIST. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association, held its TlfUh. auction yesterday, when there was Catalogued 82<),93:: ibs.; 899.16 tons. Offered 42:).'.M7 lbs.; 189.26 tons. Sold 284,082 lbs. 127.0 D tons. Spot. London Is. 1 }&d. Xe-.v York 10'J cents PRICES REALIZED. Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents130 words
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Article75 1925-07-22 60 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 17. In the Selangor Tennis Championships, to decide the State's representation m the Malayan championships at Singapore next month, Ong E. Kong beat San Kwok Thye, 5 6, 6 S, 7 5; Yaik Foo beat Thaver, 6 4, 6—4; Braine beat75 words
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Article30 1925-07-22 60 The Society Khalsa Diwan Malaya, m all settlements, and the Kah Ying kg Seok Tong &eoag Wui, m Penang are exempted from registration, and registered respectively, under the Societies Ordinance.30 words
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Article1018 1925-07-22 60 GOVERNOR SPEAKS OUT. At a meeting of the Hongkong Legislative Council on the 9th., the Governor, discussing the situation, said: It has bocome increasingly clear during the last fortnight that the movement is nothirg else than an attack organised by agencies outside the Colony on the existing1,018 words
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Article256 1925-07-22 60 F »ASER'S WEEKLY R EPORT During the past v j r< JuU further rise touching M v at the close, however, th mcdity k easier. T been strong throurfi,- p the, have advanced eoaeferablv l a big volume of hu maintained a stead out the period and256 words
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Article271 1925-07-22 60 The IJJnU\\ Mtttmv; Tho Rifle Associate; holding a Bisley Mtmmm July 2oth an.: A effort is l>e.ng ma4e to Make I simplo and interesting, an tions are being Introduce 1 there will t>e a pevolvei i> v and Vickers puns events, ladies' events, which last year, are being retail*271 words
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Article637 1925-07-22 61 \n International Congress on Navigation m't m Cairo m 1926, and King Faud .pointed his Prime Minister, Ahmed Ziwar, president of the organizing n Welburn of the Penang reported arrival m Singapore yesterday that he h jp a Malay prahu with its crew href off the637 words
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Article491 1925-07-22 61 »Z > P^T WiU doubtl «*s contain much about Bishop Ferguson-Davu* goinjr to B» ley, fo r his favourite relation of target .hooting. The Morning Post writes:damJt Th F r^ onDavic a silver menW tJ J ndlCdtes tha he was once H the leading marksman m491 words
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Article48 1925-07-22 61 Bisley, July 16. In the shooting for the Mackinnon Cup. Canada scored 1084; England 1063; and Scotland 1061. London, July 17. At Bisley to-day Bishop Ferguson Davie, of Singapore, won third place m the Loder Cup Challenge Shoot, scoring 99 against the winner's score of 103.48 words
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Article86 1925-07-22 61 The report for presentation to the annual general meeting at Malacca, on the 24th. states that profit, with brought forward amounts to $61,956, and it is proposed t > pay a dividend of 12 per cent, transfer tc reserve $20,000 and carry forward $5,956. The total bearing86 words
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Article164 1925-07-22 61 The strike of motor bus drivers has lasted lange r than was at first expected. More and more buses have stopped running and during the week-end there were only a few to be seen on the roads. The Police are not having to deal with any trouble164 words
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Article69 1925-07-22 61 In the Third Police Court on Friday morning a Chinese charged with extortion ard causing mischief to a r>^t<~;r car tyre was brought up and released on bail cf $1,000 pending the hearincr of the case against him. It is said that the accused man accosted the complainant, a motor69 words
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Article974 1925-07-22 61 The second race of the series for the Lipton Challenge Cup took place on Sunday morning m weather which was entirely feminine m its fickleness and uncertainty. An early morning light N.E. breeze changed at 9 o'clock to an even lighter S.W., while clouds hurrying across the sky seemed974 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article18 1925-07-22 61 [Reuter's Service.] Sydney, July 18. The English eoccer team beat Australia by 5 goals to nil.18 words
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Article80 1925-07-22 61 Atlantic City, July 19. The Oxford and Cambridge athletes easily defeated the Princeton and Cornell combination. Seabriffht New Jersey, July 19. The Oxford and Cambridge tennis players defeated Princeton and Williams Universities by nine matches to three. Brooklines, Massachusetts, July 19. In the Longwood lawn tennis tournament doubles,80 words
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Article471 1925-07-22 61 The Chieogmai Cup. The race for the Chiengmai Cup, tfea principal cup for rowing m Singapore, feafc place on Saturday over the full course of one mile. The race was rowed m bail water, Goldman's and Martin's crews finding considerable difficulty m reaching- tK breakwater without swamping. Beaman's crew,471 words
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Article95 1925-07-22 61 (Pron Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. July 18. In the Seiangbr Tennis Championship doubles Yaik Foo and Kon Fah beat Ec Konsr and Ban Poh fi— 4. I—6, 6 4; Richards and Braine beat Thon* Koon and Wong TVeonf 6-4. 3-6, 6—3; Bridge and Joynt beat Coorin^- and95 words
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Article1689 1925-07-22 62 A MONTH IN F.M.S. RECOLLECTIONS BY D. MAW. Part IX. We then made our way back to camp. Thomson had returned early m the day .arriving at 10.30 a.m. After an hour's wait for me, and as I did not return, he began to get anxious on1,689 words
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Article233 1925-07-22 62 Two Appeals Allowed. In the Supreme Court on Saturday morning Mr. Justice Sproule Acting; Chief Justice delivered judgment m the action r? which the owners of the s.s. "Ban Ho Guan" plaintiffs m the previous action appealed against the judgment of Sir Walter Shaw (retired Chief Justice233 words
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Article34 1925-07-22 62 Artillery Win m Second Round. London, July 6. Hnrlingham.— -In the second round of the inter-Regrimental Polo Tournament, the Royal Artillery beat th c Ist Dragoon Guards by four roals to three.34 words
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Article6513 1925-07-22 62 [Reuter's Service.] London, July 13. The effect on rubber output of the present high prices was discussed m the House of Commons when Mr. Rhys Davis asked whether m view of the large profits of rilb ber companies, of which he quoted an outstanding example, the Government would reconsider6,513 words
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Article131 1925-07-22 64 The appearance of about half a dozen buses plying from Gtylanpr to Tanjonp Pairar, about a doeea of them IwNl from Paya Lebah to Bras Ba?ah Road. BOM than a dozen of them parked at Victoria Street ready for hire, and a like r.umbcr running from Etochore131 words
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Article222 1925-07-22 64 There have been itetementl running rife ever since the terrible occurrence at t'.ie Swimming Club recently when Miss Bowy^r Smith net with such terrible and untimely denth through being taken by a shark to the effect that the sea side, particularly Tanjomr Katong. is no222 words
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LOCAL WIRES.
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Article37 1925-07-22 64 (From Ou- Own n(lenTl f*t n.it:-. j u v At the Assize-, f. v Ai with the triple mv stated m his defence wife of infidelity vi rbered nothing after ti sentenced to imtk.37 words
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Article24 1925-07-22 64 (From Our Own One hire bus, M k narrow part if i• i mped, wkh the ierturned. Several jured, but not seriously.24 words
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Article16 1925-07-22 64 A Chinese, <>n ilifrht bus, fell and went und his leg run over. }i16 words
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Article17 1925-07-22 64 Another CUnefw correction with murder, m \\l I saulted by Run! of ty 22nd.17 words
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Article11 1925-07-22 64 The Ptaanc (i pondent wires that electc<l May..!- <»f <11 words
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Article55 1925-07-22 64 Ipoh. .lul\ 19. Perak St. A fnnual meeting, ill Ir. Stewart. H« tally and numerical bearers were ft] kie. chieftain; Mi. Mr. Wilson hon. m Cameron, Feiuu- Caldwell. ■■tchewM Scott. Millibar., Whii Robertson. Loth< i Gordon, commit* i\ lebrate the SainiV i> ncr as last year, a55 words
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Article58 1925-07-22 64 (From Our Owl Ku:ii.i I .umpur. July 2». Mr. R. C. Fry ..f S a party lathing a* Port D dived into and itrad He came up immediate cc.vored that he I m visitine P"V I 1 and attributed d« I to shock. Mr F: Malaya since 11*14.58 words
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Article131 1925-07-22 64 Chinese Seaman Impi Sentence of ment on each dNK| Mi pmmmi m i I Wah iHh MM found (ft Judjre yesterday two revolvers a' > of ammunition v.n Accused MM Pajrar examinaM" 1 who examined MOK claimed to bt m beinfi d -covered venue Oftu-er mU door of131 words
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Article30 1925-07-22 64 A telepram ha~ from the Seeretarv nits intimating Ih B has been appoints! I Island, embark..! I on Juiy t Sir C. t Lady Branch W Colombo on July If.30 words