The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 2 September 1925
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section21 1925-09-02 145 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIKD SERIES THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS, SEPTEMBER 2, 1925. NO. 1,987.21 words
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Article154 1925-09-02 145 IDEM intmy's Prize Packe: ]J> he People 145 U'hts Chaff e ring 146 and the League 14G f Knowledge 1-10 \M> (Ol RT NEWS. i < ime 151 f Alleged Bribery Fails 152 Arms Importers 155 !K rERS TO THE EDITOR. •ii Scheme 149 M« ney 151 acco Taxation154 words
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Article109 1925-09-02 145 $129.00 22.50 50.50 32.00 6.50 >MK;I! 9.00 11.90 12 20 mm 4 000 '-.vi Mark Old) 360 n Chan M*rk •New) 330 No. 1 330 Bintan 260 M Sioka 256 broken No. 1 220 Broken No. 2 200 nous No. 1 860 -non No. 2 320 Glutinous No. 2109 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article20 1925-09-02 145 SYER. On the 23rd August, at the Maternity Hospital, Penang, to Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Syer, a daughter.20 words
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Article108 1925-09-02 145 JENKS CARNEGIE-BROWN.— July 29, at St. MichaelV, Teip-n mouth, George Berm.rd Jenks to Sheila Margaret, eldest daughter of the iate Willianr Carnegie-Brown, M.D., M.R.C.P., of Penang, and 32. Harley-street, W.. and Mrs. Carnegie-Brown, of The Knoll, Teignmouth. PRICE IRVING. July 29. at All Saints', Woodchurch, Kent, E. L. Price,108 words
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Obituary70 1925-09-02 145 STALLWOOD. -On the 30th August at Pontresina suddenly, Mildred the dearly beloved wife of H. A. Stalhvood. (By cabled. GASKILL. At the General Hospital on 29th instant. Ernest Jackson Gaskill, aged 2b years, of McAlister and C«>. Ltd Vejy deeply regretted. MRS. F. STORCH. At Kuala Lumpur on the70 words
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Article271 1925-09-02 145 By the mail which arrived here on Friday, Aujf. 2Sth, rlfttea were brought np to Aup. 6ih. This weekly leaves to-morrow by the B. I. steamer Ellenga. Singapore won thf Malaya Cup for the third time m succession on Saiunlay, when thty'defeated Selangor at the Stadium l»y271 words
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Article61 1925-09-02 145 August 31. B.nk 4 m* Bank, demand 2:4 5-32 Private credits 3 rri.s. 2 4% New Yrrk. demand 56 Credits 9 ft days 58»i France, demand 1150 India, T. T. Hontrkonp, demand 5 p.c. Prem Yokohama, denand 139*4 Java, demand Mt% Pangkok, demand 79 K SovereigTi. Bank Puyinp $8.5461 words
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Article44 1925-09-02 145 Mr. A. W. Blackstont, manager of Messrs. Paterson, Simons. Ltd., Penan?, has left for Home on furlough by the Macedonia. As Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce a couple of years ajjo and a member of Committee since, Mr. Blackstone has rendered useful service.44 words
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Article435 1925-09-02 145 Aug. 26. In this advanced age many children h.ive come to look upon the "prize packet" with distrust, opening the silver paper with more than half a fear that it hides some catch. Here we will not do more than mention j the public feeling against435 words
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Article348 1925-09-02 145 The heavier the excise duties oa articles of common use the greater the incentive to smuggling, and the j gi eater the cost of preventing it. This is a point which has to be con- s dered m the light of the policy of I abolishing the348 words
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Article807 1925-09-02 145 Aug. 27. The Singapore Town Band, supoorted by the Municipality, is, we understand, only awaiting formation, the sanction of the Municipal Comrv.issioners presumably for their constituents, though how it is possible to get at more than a fraction of these by personal knowledge it is hard807 words
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Advertisement101 1925-09-02 145 to the "Singapore Free Press* Kg from Europe to th- Straitt '■c mail lines, are invited to send 'he name of their steamer and m Singanor*. Copies will then them at various pcYcs of call Kurope wishing detailed m hares &c. can have a copy "*s Share List posted to101 words
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Article521 1925-09-02 146 Aug. 28. The United States, having agreed with Britain for a settlement of ar-debts to extend over a lon<; period, which seriously affects the finances of our nation, turned to the other nations owing her money. The United Statet is the only creditor Power and is of521 words
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Article344 1925-09-02 146 France is anxious to meet Germany m a Security Pact, m spite of the determined opposition that she offered at first, opposition which ha? gradually become less as the negotiations proceeded and objections were explained. Long Notes have passed between the diplomats of the I VO344 words
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Article695 1925-09-02 146 Aug. 23. The jonly real peril, of course, of hue knowledge, is that it is limited. The partial knowledge we have of jrerms, bacilli, microbes, viruses, vp^cines and all the modern "cultures" is enough to make the ordinary person wonder whether life is worth living. Food,695 words
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Article521 1925-09-02 146 It Used to be HUd m *r-e Malay Sh. the era of federal or decentralisation rieepen <>f tin. mm i 4 he min<-r> fouii-: „v to struct the tir>! w j lic indeed, either ran dlftrktt known to depodti of the <»i. m important product Malaya. although521 words
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Article330 1925-09-02 147 embargo on British and Jap--nippinjr by the Labour Union was a daring and provoact, constituting, as the Bri-l-ul-General said, a declarawar. The Government of na> now declared that it did ilish the shipping regulations 9 not approve of them. of the Governments of Canand which unmade the330 words
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Article67 1925-09-02 147 Mrf, Curran Sharp and child v for London by th c Macedonia. rtc4 that the Burma Regiment Twifkm about October of ths OIM. .\Fr^. E. W. Cooke and two iflt-nts art- leaving Bangkok for Urn Falstria. i'ble Mr. J. K. M. Robson and i hope to leave Java for S.ngaStptM.M. - 67 words
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Article77 1925-09-02 147 INDISCRIMINATE SHOOTING. Offensi\e Against Reds. i (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hongkong, Aug. 28. The Whampoa Cadets are firing indiscriminately m Canton .n the effort to disarm all non^Bolshevists. One determined scrap occurred close to police headquarters. The Cadets aacr c undoubtedly now masters of i Canton. The vernacular77 words
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Article25 1925-09-02 147 [Reuter's Service.] London, Aug. 31. At to-day's callover on the St. Lege: 1 Manna was favourite, 7 to 2 beinjr taken :r.d offered.25 words
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Article50 1925-09-02 147 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Aug. 31. At a meeting of the Malaya Cup delegates m Singapore, on Sa urtlay, it was decided to form a Malayan Football Association. The Malayan Rugby Football Union has decided to bar certain Australian Rugger p'.avers, pending reference home regarding amateur status.50 words
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Article187 1925-09-02 147 After a very successful racing career m the United Kingdom and on the Continent of Europe, extending: over many years, the Australian jockey Frank VVootton has returned to this country. He left for Sydney by the Orma recently. Wootton has never ridden m Australia. He sailed for187 words
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Article184 1925-09-02 147 The birthday of Her Majesty Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands has been the occasion for celebrations and festivities of an enthusiastic fashion, Dutchmen m Singapore and m other parts of Malaya joining with their countrymen across the MM m -Java and m Europe m observing the184 words
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Article167 1925-09-02 147 We record with regret the death of Mr. E. J. Gaskill, of Messrs. McAlister and Co., at the General Hospital on Saturday night from blood-poisoning. The deceased was troubled with an abscessed tooth last week, and the inflammation spread so rapidly that hv had167 words
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Article454 1925-09-02 147 First Annual Meeting. The first annual general meeting of the Kuchai Tin Dredging Company, Limited, was held yesterday m the offices of the Company, Market Street, Mr. J. M. Sime presiding and others present being Messrs. S. Q. Wong, J. A. Elias,- E. S. Manasseh, E. A.454 words
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Article272 1925-09-02 147 PROGRESS IN 1924. The annual report for British North Porneo states that the revenue for 1921 was $.3,1 65,539, this shows a slight fallirg <»f from last year lrc.it a real trouble is that t'-e revenue has remained more or less stationary since 1920. The expenditure wa272 words
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Article93 1925-09-02 147 H. H. Tunku Mahmud, C.M.G., of Kedah, is leaving for Port Sudan by the P. and 0. Macedonia next Saturday. He is taking his son, Tunku Ahmad, and Tunku Pengiran, a son of H. H. the Sultan of Kedah, to the Gordon University at Khartum. His Highness is expected to93 words
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Article660 1925-09-02 147 TRIBUTES FROM BENCH AND BAR. i Short but Brilliant Career. I The local Bar was fully represented m the Chief Justice's Court yesterday morning, whm tributes to the memory of the late Mr. M. J. Upcott, senior partner of the firm of Messrs. Drew660 words
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Article93 1925-09-02 147 Peking, August 20. Sokobin reports that Mr. Howard has been definitely located ii a bandit camp forty miles up the river from* Fuchovvhsien. A Chinese captive released livm the same camp three days ago states that Dr. Howard is m good health and well treated.93 words
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Article86 1925-09-02 147 Baron Hayashi, who was recently Japanese Ambassador m London, arrived m Singapore on his way to Japan on board the Fushimi Maru on Sunday evening. Mr. Nakajima, the Japanese Consul-Gene-v»l, together with many other leading members of the Japanese community, met Baron Hayashi on board. He left86 words
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CRICKET.
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Article343 1925-09-02 148 Braddeil's Match. Saturday's fixture between the Public Services and Law and the Etceteras m the S.C.C. Tournament was a very low-scoring affair considering the pace of the wicket which was one of the fastest experienced this season. The P. S. and L. batted first and had lost343 words
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Article345 1925-09-02 148 [Reuter's Service. 1 London, Aug. 28. At Worcester: Notts defeated Worcester by 192 runs. The winners made 194 (Can* £2. Rogers five for 30, Root four for 125) tnd 179 (Root four for 72). Worcester eplied with 125 (Larwood five for 24) and ,'6 (Barratt three for IG,345 words
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Article91 1925-09-02 148 The undermentioned have been selected t > represent Services versus Johore on ThursAijr, at Tanglin: Lt-Col, Hasekiine, LtCol. Postlethwaite, Major Vyvyan, Capt. Kidd, Capt. Brownjohn, Lieut. Phayre Lieut. Beville, Q.M.S. Bennett, Royal Ar*iilery, Sergt. Murphy, Royal Artillery, Ptc. Ford, 2nd Bn. The Royal Sussex Regt. Pt<\ Coombes,91 words
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Article748 1925-09-02 148 REGIMENT'S ANNUAL SPORTS. Favoured by a fine afternoon, the annual athletic sports of the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment, were successfully held on Saturday. The programme presented was of the very best class and included several novel and at the same time interesting and amusing events. The most748 words
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Article1345 1925-09-02 148 SINGAPORE'S THIRD SUCCESSIVE VICTORY. Oompleie Failure of Selangor Forwards. Before an attendance estimated at nearly 6,000, Singapore, for the third year m succession, and for the fourth time since the inauguration of the competition, won the Malaya Cup, Selangor being defeated at ibe Stadium on Saturday by1,345 words
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Article33 1925-09-02 148 (From Our Own I lvnana ;*V The football match l Tht r Club and Taipinp va> ro goals scored desjut. I l sides were awarded a ■U of a mediocre ch;ir:u33 words
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Article865 1925-09-02 149 WHAT WAS DONE LAS* YEAR. Th*« annual report of the Municipal n xe entire Engineer's Department for 192*. wiiS probably mainly interest the ordinary citiztn m regard to its references road reconstruction. The report has a number ihntograpru of street scenes where re- nstruc-tion has been865 words
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Article530 1925-09-02 149 THE WATER DEPARTMENT. The annual report for 1924 falls into two parts, that of the service, by Mr. F. E. Marsh, and tjhat of the Chief Resident n «ine*r. Colonel Pearson, on the construe^ on The information contained m the latu^ was pUDlished recent i y m the530 words
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Article17 1925-09-02 149 [Reuter's Service"). Brookline, Aug. 28. Patterson and Hawkes beat Johnston and Griffin, G— 4, 6—3, 6—3.17 words
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Article54 1925-09-02 149 The August Spoon competition took place at Seletar on Thursday, Aug. 27th., r.nd resulted as follows: H'cap. 300) ds. 200 yds. 100 yds. Total. Mrs. Thomas 29 30 30 102.46 Mrs. Fraser 24 20 28 101.86 Mrs. Mupliston 20 26 23 101.31 Mrs. J. M. Jackson54 words
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Article33 1925-09-02 149 The Bishop of Singapore has postponed his departure from England, which he was to have left on the 21st inst. His Lordship will not now arrive here till a month later, m October.33 words
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Article760 1925-09-02 149 We are asked, says the Malay Mail, t> contradict the rumour that Sir Georgj Mfexwell contemplates retirement m No/--r mber. Mr. R. Wilson, who arrived here from Penang on Monday by the steamer Ipoh. has jo ned the firm of Battenberg and Talma. Mr. E. A.760 words
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Article41 1925-09-02 149 A Teluk Anson correspondent writes to T.0.M.: The Rev. M. R. Doraisam/. P: stor of the Teluk Anson Circuit, has returned after his visit to Sabak Bernam i -ea. A new field of work has been oper cd m Utan Melintanp.41 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Letter821 1925-09-02 149 To The Editor. Sir, —I have always admired Mr. Pountney since the days when he used to form one of a tiffin group at which sat also Mr. Nunn, now condemned to rule Muncipa) Penang but given m those days to writing poetry. We used to look821 words
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Article2644 1925-09-02 150 TOWN IMPROVEMENT SCHEMES. The position as to the standing of the Municipal Commissioners of Singapore with regard to the matter of town improvement was disclosed m summarised form by Mr. James, Lornie, Deputy Municipal President, at the ordinary meeting of Commissioners held yesterday. Those present were: Messrs. W.2,644 words
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Article480 1925-09-02 150 GOVERNMENT SCHEME reply to s. s. (s-rWqm^ It will be rememheied th, Settlements (Singapore) mitted a scheme of Sprna phylaxis to the Govern The following is the i, ernment:— Sir I am direct,-,! the report on "Spec i xis" by the Special Sub-( Association ha s had tb480 words
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Article1018 1925-09-02 151 THE BRITISH Colony. From Our Own Correspond*^.) Batavia, Aug. A. Balderston, late partner mi n ,f Ross Tavlor and Co. Ltd., arwd at Tandjong Prick on 18th. August the Mi/lchior Treub and continued his the same day to Semarang. The Cyclone In Holland. ig has btvn by far1,018 words
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Article380 1925-09-02 151 An I p-to-Date Hotel. Patrons of the Adelphi Hotel recent j must have lVen impivssed with the great improve ments effected as a lesult of the enterprise ol the genial managing director, Mr. Harry Willies, who is to be congratulated I r the success vihk-h has attended380 words
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72 1925-09-02 151 An attempt by three men to sell a motor car led to "their arrest by the Rochore Police m connection with a serious crim? which was committed on the road to Kluang, a taxi-drivvr being attacked and stabbed by five Javanese who engaged his72 words
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Article923 1925-09-02 151 A NEW GOVERNOR, BIT AN OLD FRIEND. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Jesselton, Aug. 18. The new Governor of North Borneo, Mr. A. C. Pearson, C.M.G., and Mrs. Pearson are due m Jesselton this week. It is just three years since Mr. Pearson, after twentyfour years m theE.C. - 923 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Article245 1925-09-02 151 To the Editor. Sir, —That opium smoking is more harmful than drink requires more convincing argument than ia forthcoming to alter the opinion of those who have made a study of the facts. However, the Imperial Government seem to have given some pledge as to prohibiting opium as245 words
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Article214 1925-09-02 151 To the Editor. Sir, The recent increases m the duties on liquor and tobacco has forcibly brought to my mind that the present duty on tobacco is an unfair one inasmuch as it alfects everyone, and especially the poor whose sole remaning: luxury is a smoke after214 words
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168 1925-09-02 151 "AROUND THE WORLD IN THE SPEEJACKS." One of the most daring voyages around the world ever undertaken, m the course of which the travellers visited many unknown corners of the globe, is graphically illustrated m th c Paramount motion picture "Around the World m the Speejacks." The trip, which was168 words
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56 1925-09-02 151 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Aug. 26. The hon'ble Mr. E. S. Hose and Miss Hose arrived at Penang by the Seabelle this morning:, and together with Mr. Peel, th«l Resident of Penang, Private Secretary and A. D. C, came ashore quietly56 words
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Article29 1925-09-02 151 It it reported that several young Chinese women have demanded the privilege of entering the school for aviation m Peking. Their request, it is said, has bo?n favourably received.29 words
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1343 1925-09-02 152 THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 1925. CHARGE OF ALLEGED BRIBERY FAILS. "During my experience I have known cases where Chinese towkays and people of that kind have brought complaints gainst servants of the Municipality for their own ends and m order to put pressure on them," said Mr. McLay, Executive Municipal Engineer,1,343 words
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Article130 1925-09-02 152 YESTERDAY'S LIST. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 722 nd. auction yesterday, when there was Catalogued 045,905 lbs.; 466.92 tons. Offered 654,643 lbs. 292.25 tons. Sold 511,028 lbs.; 228.14 tons. Awarded Ribbed Smoked Sheet m cases sold at $1.30 Vj> and $1.31 cents per lb.130 words
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Article138 1925-09-02 152 The Chinese Maternity Home, Ipoh, has just benefited by two handsome donations I one of $1,000 from Towkay Chan Yee Seng, the very popular Chinese rubber estate proprietor of Salak North, and one of $500 from Towkay Leung Ten, the largest shareholder m the famous Beatrice Mine. Mr. Thomas Vosper138 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Letter621 1925-09-02 152 g«- f l am at least as ignorant of Accountancy, that abtruse subject, as the ordinary layman: but there are many things about these proposals which seem very extraordinary. Our Legislature appear to have decided that we have some $30,000,000 of spare funds not necessary or immediately621 words
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191 1925-09-02 152 The report of the Government Monopolies Department for 1924 states that 2,568 chests of opium were cooked at the Factory (2,762 last year) yielding 2.707,162 tahils of chandu. The gross cash receipt were $14,114,308. The reduction m sales is undoubtedly due to the increased prevalence191 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article307 1925-09-02 152 A Record for Tate. [Renter 1.. Service.] At Chesterfield: Lancash Derby by an inning:? and \:V2 i winners made 278 (Watson 84, Pewtress 75, Town send l Derby were dismissed for (T\yldesley eight for 40. London. \v At Northampton: hmmm by 168 runs. The winners mmtt sley 53,307 words
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Article30 1925-09-02 152 [Reuter's Berv'cc Brootv'inc. \u-- (l Tilden and Wham Erupnon, 6—l, I—6, 6 I. CTexan couple White and Ti feated La Coste and IV 3—6, 6—3, :>—:. o— 4.30 words
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Article54 1925-09-02 152 The Governor's Cup w; Sat. and Sun. Au*r. 22nd and tki, Twen.y competed. The following i> tht final B. A. Stevens. 4 un; U. K. I. }i 3 up; C. Everitt, 1 down; (apt. X ton, 3 down; J. Hewitt, 4 I G. L. Paiker. r> dov.n;54 words
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Article95 1925-09-02 152 [Reuter's Service. 1 Forest Hill-. Vui Miss Helen Wills miJHi th. National lawn-tenni- chait featinp Mis^ McKaiu' 3- <•• Bro»klint>. Vu>! In the opening of the nat: championships, Howard ami holders, i>eat Hadi md H 8-6, 6-4, 8-0. DKHH beat Ijevard and Vm I G 3. Mill and CmtKf95 words
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Article41 1925-09-02 152 [Reuter's Servi.-t r Patterson and Hawke? b liams 6—B, 4—6. 6—". I Johnston and Griffin I Wiener 7—9, 6—l. 5—7. I Brook I. n< In the nati«)nal doublo Richards and Williams defeat* > (i- Alonso and Klaquer 6 441 words
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Article706 1925-09-02 153 THIRD GENERAL MEETING. third ordinary general meeting of i raigieiea, Limited, was held m the iml offices of the Company, HongB..MX Chambers, yesterday. Mr. J. Si me presided, and o hers present were: X S. Manasseh, J. A. Elias, H. Kaper, Hon'ble Mr. J. W. CampWil, Mr. D.706 words
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Article417 1925-09-02 153 PREVENTIVE FLEET'S SIX CAPTURES. Activity After Lull. Last week it was reported that there had been a lull m the activities of rubber smugglers, am j reasons were suggested for the quiet spell, but the latest reports indicate that this was but a calm before the storm. SixM.M. - 417 words
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Article131 1925-09-02 153 The Amateur Wireltvs" 1 Society transmitted a concert OO Sunday evening last from Union Building. Conditions were favourable and reports i'rom listeners-in, m various quarters were highly satisfactory. The following artistes very krully lent their aid and many thanks are due to them from members «r.d their friends131 words
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Article54 1925-09-02 153 A skeleton was discovered m an empty house m Chatsworth Road on Mondayevening. The discovery was made by a Chinese who went into the house m search of his dog. Circumstances point to the deceased man having hanged himself m the house some months ago. The54 words
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Article122 1925-09-02 153 Dr. Travers is leaving Kuala Lumpur on Sept. 15 and hopes to go to East Africa m November. Mrs. Robson. we regret to learn, had a rather m rious relapse on Aug. 18. but on Aug. 21 was much better though still m bed. Mr. and Mrs. Robson hope to122 words
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Article3614 1925-09-02 153 REPORT OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE. This report was laid on the table of the Council on Monday. The personnel of the Committee was. Mr. Ormsby Gore, Secretary of State for the Colonies; Viscountess Astor, M.P.; Mr. J. H. Harris; Colonel Harvey, War Office; Surg. Comr. Shaw, Admiralty; Dr. Coutts3,614 words
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Article238 1925-09-02 154 Some indignation is being shown m Penang m letters to the press under the above heading regarding the recent electrocution of a Chinese through coming m contact with a broken telephone wire which had fallen across the tramway wires and hung down into the street. It238 words
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Article32 1925-09-02 154 August Ladies Spoon. The tie which was played off on Monday last resulted m a win for Mrs. J. (In <>fh( ff who returned a score of 2 up.32 words
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Article234 1925-09-02 154 BCr. Lee Ah Weng. J.P.. Managing Directs r of the Bank of Malaya, entertained a number of European and Chinese friends to dinner at the Lok Lam Club, Ipoh. on Saturday night m celebration of his son's recent marriage. A party of about 15 went round penang bland M Sunday234 words
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Article335 1925-09-02 154 EIGHTEEN YEAR IU.XRSs rN|K We have received from Mr. the following letter and ti WN :i dealing with a wonderful i. which has been effected m th. sister. Mis. P. Teskey. The, will rejoice with them .n th. which has befallen Mis.. T K years of pain335 words
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267 1925-09-02 154 The lemarkable BM ridden and helpless for suddenly rot«i\ *<1 h( h the keerest intun -t at I tmftf it where she lives. The woman is Mi-- resides with her met her |1 I> tape m Oyster Fleet. What her family occurred267 words
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Article588 1925-09-02 155 WTONESE FIREMEN CONVICTED. Sequel to Record Seizure. tit- pun.shment will, m future, nHL t«i on persons illegally importing into ihe Colony was demonstrated by !>>trict Judge, Mr. Franklyn Robinson, wtfrn three Cantonese, firemen anl :he steamer Ben Lomond, were con- ftf m offence of this character588 words
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Article66 1925-09-02 155 l Kir Own Correspondent.) IVnanit. Aug. Bfc Whitley dismissed the claim Nagappa Pi 1 lay, m which he I held a bill of sale over cer- longing to Halimah Bee, a V. P. M. Mohamed Meerah, 'ty had also been seized by Ctotftjl m execution of judgMfl66 words
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Article712 1925-09-02 155 Inspector Pat Lavender proceeds on transfer next week to Bagan Serai as O.C.P:D. Mr. T. S. Adams has been elected President of the New Club, Taiping for the ensuing year. Mr. G. A. Hereford, District Judge, Penang, who was indisposed for about a week, resumed dutiesEx - 712 words
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Article, Illustration1115 1925-09-02 155 W. M. Blake - W. M. Blake A SOUTHAMPTON MORNING. Southampton. Another perfect Summer morning as we jump off the car at the ,Dolphin m the High Street below the Ancient Bargate. We dive beneath the Archway and into the most comfy of lounges to find dear old Lundon awaiting our arrival1,115 words
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TRADE AND COMMERCE.
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Article481 1925-09-02 156 Singapore, Aug. 27. There has been little change to record m the prices of either Tin or Rubber and the local share market has been quiet throughout the week. A* fair business has passed m Sterling Tin shares but on the whole business has been on rather481 words
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Article198 1925-09-02 156 Singapore, Aug. 27. The market during the past week has been quiet with a firm undertone and prices have slowly hardened. More interest has been shown by the Trade generally, and although there has been no heavy buying by manufacturers, several have been picking up small198 words
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Article227 1925-09-02 156 Singapore, Aug. 27. Since our last the market has experienced some fluctuations, but on the whole a steadier tone has been m evidence. A smaller quantity was catalogued for yesterday's auction, namely 467 tons against 605 tons for the previous week. The tone throughout was firm, and as227 words
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Article35 1925-09-02 156 The Deputy Controller of Labour, Penang, telegraph that 1,306 labourers had arrived by the Teesta, of whom 478 were landed at Penanjc for quarantine, and the balance sent on to Port Swettenham for quarantine there.35 words
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Article1741 1925-09-02 156 SATISFACTORY FINANCIAL POSITION. Games' Tournaments on Sunday. The annual meeting of the Singapore Cricket Club was held m the Club Lounge yesterday evening, when the President, Mr. J. M. Sime, presided over a fair attendance of members. The minutes of th c last annual general meeting and1,741 words
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Article480 1925-09-02 156 ROUSING RECEPTION FOU U| PIANIST. A Musical Treat. Mischa Levitzki played t» '-bound audience at the Vk**fc night. He was |mM with a JJJ of applause and opone.j the National Anthem. A 1,, then commenced an evening enthralling pianoforte mu^i, audience has yet listened Tausig Organ480 words
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Article93 1925-09-02 156 The annual report of i Assurance Corporation. 1 rnded June 30th, which at the annual meeting a S.reet, on Monday. S. -j't. been issued. It states tha revenue amounts t< x making full provision for and all contingencies then the underwriting accour After the income from dends and93 words
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Article873 1925-09-02 157 agumt nMlrt «tt farrag* JurenaL Ml arguing. I'm telling you." is rlti retort of the Autocrat of Fir. when logic defeats him. (By the customs duties rise much -ha!l all be driven to patronise «rf What will the secretaries tjit-n. poor things?) On this y the873 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article95 1925-09-02 157 The eoing was good when the Barnes Cups tournament was continued yesterday and some fine sport was witnessed. Rain interfered during the course of the seconl chukker. Results: A. Team beat B. Team by 3 goals to 1. Goal-scorers: Cullen 2, Shackel 1. D. Team beat C. Team by95 words
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Article63 1925-09-02 157 Eleven teams have entered for the Singapore Cup, a knock-out competition, which will commence after the three remaining matches m the first division of the League have been completed. The following is the draw: Byes: S.C.C. I. and Police. First Round: Headquarters vs. R.A. S.C.F.A. 11. vs.63 words
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Article63 1925-09-02 157 The temporary pagar at the Swimming Club, made possible by the fencing of nibong piles and stout wire, attracted a large number of members to the Swimming Club on Sunday, when a team race and a practice water polo match were held. The winners of the team race63 words
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Article87 1925-09-02 157 The August I.ledal was played for at the Race Course Golf Club on Saturday and Sunday with the following result. E. C. Vander Beck 41 37 3 75 G. F. Glass 48 48 18 78 H. Paulusz 52 46 18 80 VV. Wilson 50 45 1487 words
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Article89 1925-09-02 157 t'Reuter's Service.] Brookline, Aug. 28. Ir the national doubles championships, Kichards and Williams defeated the Kinsey Ercthers 6 l, B—6, 6 2, and qualify to nifet Hawkes and Patterson m the final to. morrow. Rreokline. Aug. 29. In the final of the National men's doubles championship the89 words
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Article62 1925-09-02 157 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Aug. 30. The hon'ble Mr. E. S. Hose and Miss H< se attended the Subordinate Civil Ser- iff Association Sports held at the Dato Kraniat Gardens. There \va s a large atrendance and keen rivalry was evinced. Lim Khay Seng came out62 words
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Article757 1925-09-02 157 The Rubber Research Institute of Malaya Enactment is ordered to come into force or Sept. Ist. Mr. T. H. Pollard, Lloyd's surveyor m Bangkok, has been married m Australia to Miss Margery Snell. The Yang-di-per Tuan Besar of Negri Sembilan, and suite, left London on Aug.M.M. - 757 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article598 1925-09-02 157 Key's Thri.ling Victory. Battling: Key, Lightweight Champion of Malaya, has bean providing some rart thrills of late. At the Happy Valley o» Saturday night he successfully defended hi« title against M. Makatangay of Manila m a bout which, if it did not provide any polished boxing, was full of598 words
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Article41 1925-09-02 157 [Reuter's Service.] Port Washington, Aug. 30. Baby Bootlegger, owned and piloted by Mr. Caleb Bragg, of the Columbia Yacht Club, New York, won the Gold Cup emblematic of the speed-boat championship of America for the second year m succession.41 words
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Article21 1925-09-02 157 London, Aug. 28. In the St. Leger betting Manna has hardened to 3 to 1, taken and offered.21 words
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Article41 1925-09-02 157 H.E. the Officer Administering: the Gov errment, accompanied by the Hon'ble Mr. W. Peel and .D.r. W. A. Taylor, Chief Medical Officer, Penang, paid a lengthy visit to the Pulau Jerejak leper camp this morning, and 1 then visited Prai Works.41 words
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Article89 1925-09-02 157 European Cashier Sentenced. At the conclusion of the hearing of the case m which Mr. George Crompton Cooper was charged with criminal breach of trust m respect of $4,000 odd while he was employed as cashier at John Little and Company, His Honour, the District Judge,89 words
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Article7945 1925-09-02 158 [Reuter's Service.] Simla, Aug. 25. Receiving a deputation of Bombay mill owners, the Viceroy declared that the cotton excise duty cannot be abolished immediately, for financial reasons, but Government was pledged to its abolition when financial considerations permitted. Discussing the suggested anti-dumping measures against Japan, the Viceroy admitted that7,945 words
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LOCAL WIRES.
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Article70 1925-09-02 160 mum tmmmn armq^ (From Our Own Cor,, t IVn In connection with the <i, boatman the othtr day. i inpr m contact with I had broken and fallen fawn way wires, Mr. Sennett. quiry, found that death from electrocution. He returned a \vnii. adding: a rider that70 words
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Article35 1925-09-02 160 (From Our Own < The Mrmgl took p. the Immaculate (\,m. Renard officiating, cf Si scram, a teacher at St only daughter of Mr. Eckei pave the bride away held at the Drill Hali35 words
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Article24 1925-09-02 160 (From Our Uw At the Government ative Thr.ft and 1. neetin*. Mr. Th»-elfall and accounts were Jftuun was re-elected I'rtVice- President.24 words
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Article29 1925-09-02 160 (From Our Own I An F^xtraoidinaiy ni« Lode Tin Mining, Mr. M passed a resolution tl shares of the Company. cumulative part.ci] a;ir,-_ and 450,000 Ordinary29 words
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Article27 1925-09-02 160 (From Our Own IVnan:; \un. 2'\. The Pinang Gaztit. Mr. Pountney will pr to succeed Mr. Ct-ci, I Secretary. Ceylon, \vht*n iluHonpkonjr as Governor27 words
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Article34 1925-09-02 160 (From Our Own < onw Penan;:. \uu. 2* In the District C— lt, I Hi 4MI brought by Cheah h\. v Sinhalese barrist* r-at-lav. wardhene, for $482. Mr. !:< judgment for the plan costs.34 words
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Article130 1925-09-02 160 S. S. (PENANG ASSOCIATION. (From Our Own Con Among: other matter* monthly meeting: of th< S Association was tht pt& mosquitoes m various I'!;- 1 Municipal limits. It \\atain the F.M.S. Blue H show the camparatiw- to obta ninjr arti-iN::lari:i. expenditure Mi Iht WM F.M.S. The recent Hutton-lar.r was also130 words
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Article26 1925-09-02 160 (From Our Own Corre? Vadivaloc, |ht tram-tar <i> chained with causing by running over a Chin« 22nd, was committed to th<26 words
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Article33 1925-09-02 160 In the Pr.ss List of 1 rf Hygiene and Tropical Mehed m the British Medical .1 25, is the name of Dr. G Simgrei Siput, who is n«v holiday. Dr. Scott passed w/33 words