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Title Section21 1926-01-20 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. 2MIU!, SKKIES THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS, JANUARY 20, 1926. NO. 2.00721 words
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Article221 1926-01-20 1 LRADBBS. To-morrow's Eclipse 88 m iiag 33 The Law "f chi Aufc vat 33 it man nt M W; i a Standard 34 W Ye, -n't Ye 35 IMM X AND COURT NEWS. < it. t Baroda Esojuiry 36 i»• bI Is Murder at Hjk<»m 37 v iaes Fui«221 words
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Article55 1926-01-20 1 lary I^. I t in..--. 2i4 y^ Bwil 2|4 5-32 P»K U 3 1 2 4 25-32 ■mi 56 15-lfi X 11*11 nd 1450 154 Si 1 3% p.c. Prem. i d 127 "-i mi 140'a k'kok, (i m 1 79% Dir r L ;i»n H ir» I l';ite55 words
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Article19 1926-01-20 1 >T r. i rivet! at Senmban to I ell aim] Hastings. 'm Sonniban he Lnnpttr to tht linn's branch19 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article91 1926-01-20 1 ASHTON. At thi- European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, on January Oth, to Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Ashton, a son. PADDELEY.--On January 14th at the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, the wife of A. E. Baddelry, a daughter. FRODSHAM. On 4th Jan., to Jean, wife of F. H. Frodsham, Temerloh, Pahanjr, a91 words
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Article36 1926-01-20 1 DA.WATT-CHARLIKR. At the Presbyterian Church IVnanjr, on Jan. 15th, by the Rev. Archibald Ewinp. Dr. R. M. Dannatt, Sui\:eon. Ipoh. to Miss Harjoric Phyllis Chaiiier, of London, who arrived by the I*, and O. Karmala.36 words
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Article231 1926-01-20 1 Dales up to lH'f. Slth were brought l y the mai! which arrived from h< on Saturda\. Jan. lGth. This weekly leaves i>n Thursday bf the B. 1. steamer Edavailf. The tiist Assizes of the year ope.! I >his wVek, one of the ciief cases U) he231 words
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Article213 1926-01-20 1 J-nuary 18. Tin it Tons $139.50 Gambie r \%M Popper White 75.00 Pepper Black 64.00 Flake Tapioca 6.55 Pearl Sago Small 8.50 Copra n.65 Copra Sundried 11.95 Opium, Benares unt. 4.000 Rice, Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (Xcv) 330 Rice, Siam old Xc. 1 3*o Rice, Ranjoon Birtnn213 words
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Article37 1926-01-20 1 Sinfjaj.orc, Jan. 18, 12 n>on. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Spo'. ami Jan. I:2* l:2<)' Feb.-Mareh I.2.'P_. 1.21 1 April-June 1.18 1.1 i). L Bdon Quotation Shfet 3s. i'ld. Market We:k. 937 words
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Article416 1926-01-20 1 Jan. 13. The total eclipse of the sun tomorrow is an interesting event, and scientists have been flocking to the part of the world near here which is favoured with totality. This line i passes through Sumatra, Borneo and the Philippines and ends m the Pacific Ocean. We416 words
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Article483 1926-01-20 1 On the Continent Cabinet making is proving a difficult trade to follow, I either from want of skill m the work- nan or from indifferent timber, unseasoned or of the wrong kind. Half the States of Europe are having trouble m getting the politicians so to piill together483 words
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Article743 1926-01-20 1 Jan. 14. The Emergency Reguiati* ns Bill, which was published m the Government Gazette on Friday Last (incidentally anticipated by publication m the Penang papers of Thursday) is causing alarm to some law-respecting people. The proposed measure, because it is dated August 28th, presumably has743 words
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Advertisement130 1926-01-20 1 S«Weriktn to the "Singapore Free Pre»»" "i'nr from. Empi to the Straits "> v '"til lines, are invited to send to the Maaagtf Urn name of their steamer and rri\nl m Singapore. Copies will th«n maiUil to n>.t ,-t them at various ports of call. Kurope wishing detailed inf«nnation a>130 words
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Article673 1926-01-20 2 Jan. IS. The prospects of the preliminary meeting of delegates of the Powers at Geneva next month to study the question of disarmament are not too rosy. A cable tells us briefly that there are wide divergences of opinion between the powers, some favouring discussion on naval and673 words
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Article753 1926-01-20 2 Jan. 16. The recent agitation for an increase m the payments made to wage-earn-ers m this country has, with few exceptions, been settled without any general interference with the industries of Singapore, although there are a few outstanding difficulties. We need not again lay undue stress753 words
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Article656 1926-01-20 2 Jan. 18. The signature of a new treaty between Britain and Iraq is an answer to the Turkish attitude with regard to Mosul. The League decided the Britain be asked to continue the Mandate for another twenty-five years, but we made the stipulation that if Iraq was656 words
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Article637 1926-01-20 3 Jan. 10. The attitude of the United States toward! the League of Nations and its associate institutions is a little bewildering to those who do not understand the political moves of the great state. There are so many contradictions, apparently, so much genuine desire to help637 words
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Article552 1926-01-20 3 A rest-house has been opened m Ipoh m Club-road. Mr. Horace Brett, the veteran planter and miner of Malaya, has returned to the F.M.S. Mr. J. S. M. Rennie is sailing for Sinpap. »re next week and may be expected to be here m February. r r. Coleman Dnscas, of552 words
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Article848 1926-01-20 3 SOMERVILLE BOWL. This week will generally go down m local history as a stir-€m-up one, what with an Eclipse, the Lundon Cup effort, and protests m shoals from contestants m the opening race for the above Bowl. The papers will have all their time cut out to cater adequately.848 words
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Article514 1926-01-20 3 LIQUIDATION AT AN END. (Fior\ Our Own Correspondent). London, Dec. 24. A sharp drop m the price of rubber occurreti during last week, due apparently to* profit taking sales m London on New York: gtccunt. In the opinion of Jeading brokers m Mincing Lane the liquidation is514 words
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Article203 1926-01-20 3 A Quiet Week. Only three captures during the week covered are reported by the F.M.S. Customs Preventive Fleet, and m two cases the crews succeeded m escaping. A telegram from the Selanting, dated the JO'h inst., stated that she had captured a kola wrh about 10 pikuls of203 words
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Article114 1926-01-20 3 The teachers of the English and Malay Schools of Nejrri Simbilan, and the staff of the Education Office, Seremban, were present at a farewell tea party given to Mr. P. A. Yearwood, Inspector of Schools, Negri Sembilan, and Mrs. Yearwood, at the Xegri Sembilan Club, S: j remban, on Wednesday,M.M. - 114 words
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Article1366 1926-01-20 4 THE AMERICAN TOURISTS. (Frcm Our Owr Correspondent.) Batavia, Jan. 16. Like the swallows that return every year, tbt tirst party of American tourists on board the Carinthia has arrived m Batavia, thus opening the season. The, party COO) lilted of the usual mixture of all kinds and conditions1,366 words
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Article69 1926-01-20 4 Plaintiffs Awarded $10,000. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 18. In the case m which Mr. V. H. Collins and his wife sued the F.M.S. Government foi damages as the result of a motor accident, the Chief Justice delivered judgment this morning m favour of the69 words
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Article112 1926-01-20 4 Collision at Pangkor-rd. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penan?, Jan. 18. A serious motor-car smash took place on the Pangkor-rd last evening between cars Nc. 1560 and 1144. Both vehicles are alleged to have been travelling at a fast pace and neither driver would give way 3112 words
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Article93 1926-01-20 4 Last week there was a quiet foregathering of a few old friends at Rahanjr House. Seremban, the residence of Mr. V. A. Tayler, to bid farewell to Seremban's oldest legal luminary, Mr. A. B. Cross, who is leaving Malaya for good on the Holt liner Ante nor to-day, after 2393 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article27 1926-01-20 4 [Reuter's Service.] London, Jan. 18. In the Bath Club final of the Squash Racquets Championship, Captain Cazalet beat Captain Tomkinson, 15 8, 13 IS, 17—16.27 words
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Article38 1926-01-20 4 [Reuter's Service.] Winterhaven, Florida, Jan. 18. Over thirty-six holes Cyril Walker and Eddie Loos (America) beat Archie Compston and Arnaud Massy by three holes. Walker, who is an Englishman, won the American Open Championship m 1924.38 words
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Article96 1926-01-20 4 The result of play for the November (11*25) medal is as follows: The December (1925) medal will be played for on Saturday and Sunday, SSfd. and 24th. instant. E. H. Valbers 42 44 14 72 A. V. Van der Beck 46 50 16 80 W. A.96 words
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Article168 1926-01-20 4 S.C.F.A. Defeat S.C.C. XL After securing a lead of 2 o during the first half the S.C.C. XI which met the S.C.F.A. XI on the Padang on Saturday afternoon was defeated by 4 goals to 2. The Chinese were a man short m the firtt half, during which R.168 words
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Article108 1926-01-20 4 At the annual general meeting of the Juvenile Football Club held at its Club House, 35, Mosque Street, on Thursday the following gentlemen were elected officers of the Club for the year ending December 31st, 1926: President, Chia Poh Heng; Vice Presidents, Tan Quee Thoon, Wee Chwee108 words
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Article307 1926-01-20 4 The annual general meeting will be held m the Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Jan 29th. The report contains the following. The Statement of Ac?ounts shows a surplus for the year of .$65,610.96 after deducting $14,896.81 for depieciation, and expending $7,873.18 on upkeep and improvements to the307 words
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Article341 1926-01-20 4 S.U. Club Open Singles. Nunnely defeaed Johnstone m the final of the open singles at the Sungei Ujong Club, Seremban. The match was started on Monday, Jan. 11th but, when the frames were I— all, play had to be stopped owing It rain, and was resumed on Friday,341 words
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Article465 1926-01-20 4 The official enquiry into the stranding of the City of Baroda will be held to-day m the First Magistrate's Court, the Court consisting of Mr. P. F. David, President, and Captain Calthrop-Calthrop. Master Attendant, Captain R. W. Morris and Captain G. D. Rushton as assessors. Mr.465 words
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319 1926-01-20 5 WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 13. 1926. EURASIAN ASSOCIATION. presentation on Municipal Commission. Dr. >•*. L. Clarke presided ov«t the annual •_-«ih-.;'l I njr of t !;<• Eurasian Ass >cia which was held m St. Andrews School I] afternoon, there being a dance. Prior to the business of the annunl rml meeting being319 words
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Article273 1926-01-20 5 Action taken at BMCttsjg of Committee No. :i on Mh January, 1928. Approved the general principle that work involving road trenching should as far as possible be carried out under the control of the Commissioners, and agreed to api>!"ach Government with regard to the truction of the Post273 words
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Article94 1926-01-20 5 Tr< 11 was a serious disturbance at Pulo L'ukum on Friday night, tw > Chinese being: stabbed tfl death as the result of a quarrel v. hirh «»riviinated between the Hokien banker aad Cantonese staker m a pambling party. TN» Hokien was stabbed m tht heart94 words
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Article81 1926-01-20 5 Mr. V. K. Ht ii ei:hot, the headmaster of the M.-ilay ian Uni<»n Seminary, of 399, Upptf B«raac<MM Road, is leaving early m broajrj on fuilou^h m the United States. In Urn Matrfct Court, Malacca, on Sa- unlay, before Mr. X. D. Mudie, Low Chew was t/h;;ir«*d at the instance81 words
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Article1729 1926-01-20 5 The sides which are to represent Singapore and Peiak m the Malaya Cup rugby finarl at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday have now b en selected. Perak will rely on the same side, with two exceptions, which defeated Pcnang m the decisive match of the northern section last month.1,729 words
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Article39 1926-01-20 5 A *ongkang load of about 70 cases ot rr win** machines was landed at Malacca on Thur:u!ny last. We understand quite a large number of sewing machines have been sold since the rise m the price of rubber. M.O.39 words
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Article864 1926-01-20 5 "ON WITH THE DANCE." To-day to describe any city as ".'itndngmad' is to perpetrate a cliche. However at this season of the year m Calcutta, we to ore bettor we are "plumb crazy' 1 As a matter of fact we have Icen ever ince those two strange epicene864 words
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Article19 1926-01-20 5 Mr. F. W. Howl, of the PJL&JL, ami Mrs. Howl are leaving for Home on the Macedonia this week.19 words
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Article1048 1926-01-20 6 SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST EUROPEAN MOTOR CYCLIST. Sentence upon R. A. Ferguson, the European motor-cyclist, who stood charged at the First Assizes with causing grievous hurt by a rash act, assaulting a public servant, and failing to stop after an accident, will be pronounced by Mr. Justice Deane this1,048 words
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235 1926-01-20 6 The Students m Britain Committee desire to invite the attention of parents and guardians who propose to send l^cal boys and girls to school or college or for study at the Bar or elsewhere m Great Britain to the importance of applying for admission235 words
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Article163 1926-01-20 6 The Municipal Health Officer, m his returns for the week ending Jan. 2nd., records a total of 222 deaths, and a death rate per mille of 28.27 compared with 32.40 m the preceding week. Included m the deaths were one European, four Eurasians, 17S Chinese, 22 Malays163 words
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123 1926-01-20 6 Mr. Justice Deane, who is presiding over the First Singapore Assizes, attended a special service at St. Andrew's Cathedral yesterday morning immediately prior to the opening of the Assizes. The AttorneyGeneral (Mr. M. H. Whitley), the Acting Inspector General of Police (the hon'bl© Mr. H.123 words
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84 1926-01-20 6 The local Manager of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation informs us he has received a telegram from his Head Office m Hongkong stating that, subject to audit, the final dividend for the year will probably bi Dividend of £3 per share and Bonus m84 words
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Article570 1926-01-20 6 The Rangeland Avenger, G. O. Baxter (Hodder and Stoughton, London). This is very much the usual type of wild west yarn, not uninteresting m its way, but so extremely improbable as to make it difficult to consider the book as anything more than a means to a ratherC.E.H.J. - 570 words
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Article275 1926-01-20 6 In its retrospect of the year the 8.N.8. Herald writes: The welfare of North Borneo m 1925 has heen affected by two main factors. The lubber world has been cheered and encouraged by the recovery of the price of the raw material. North Borneo planters are leaping the275 words
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Article52 1926-01-20 6 Ifir. B. Wolde, late secretary of the Malacca Club, at present m Penang, contemplates a trip to Australia m the near future, for beaUh ic>mm. Mr. E. J. T Pearce is at present acting as sei'jct r.y of the Malacca Club, pending the arrival of the newly a, pointed secretary52 words
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754 1926-01-20 6 Minutes of a CommiUee Meeting held on the 11th January 1U26 m the Singapore Exchange Room at I p.m. Present:— J. G. Campbell (Vice-President) R. St. J. Braddell, H. Elphick, H. B. Layton, W. J. Wiicoxson, F. C. Peck, E. A. Elias, Dr. H. I. Rattray,754 words
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Article26 1926-01-20 6 Tke mairiasrc tmk place last week, at St. Afroes* Church, Teluk Anson. of |Tr. P. C. Baptist and Miss J. Bellamy, lu-a«I--mistresa cf St. Aprnos' School.26 words
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Article768 1926-01-20 7 Mr. A. 11. Turner, of the Union Insurmi a Society of Canton. Singapore, is g hom<; for the East at v e end of I nth. Hi Excellency the General Officer C:>mar.ding the Troops, Malaya, will leave S pan >re this evening for Telok Anson, rfuvning768 words
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Article1096 1926-01-20 7 MANY SHARES UNDER-VALUED. l'< licy of Hand-10-Mouth Buying. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Dec. 17. The Rubber share market is considerably stronger. Bouts of profit-taking have caused minor setbacks, but the undertone of the market remains uncommonly good. This is only to be expected with 'the price1,096 words
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Article419 1926-01-20 7 Dr. Sun's University. (By Our Chinese Representative.) Moscow is to have a University m honoui of the late Dr. Sun Vat Sen, and it will be opened at the beginning; of December. It will accommodate two hundred and fifty Chinese students. Mr. Radek ra< been elected Rector of419 words
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Article174 1926-01-20 7 This excellent piece of legislation, the draft of which we published yesterday, says the Pinang Gazette, will give power to the Governor m Council to throttle any attempt to interfere with such essentials of life as our food supply, our water, fuel, light and transport. It will174 words
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Article448 1926-01-20 7 OBTAINING CREDIT UNDER FALSE PRETENCES. Allegations as to his having obtained credit, under false pretences for gou<!.>~ to the extent of about $30,000 were brought against Eliac Sasoon Joseph m the District Court yesterday, accused being represented by Messrs. V. ,D.. Know.es and C. da Silva. The charges,448 words
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Letter374 1926-01-20 7 (To the Editor of the Straits Echo.) Sir, One cannot pass many years of one's life m a country without taking an interest m its political development even when circumstances prevent one's having any personal share m or responsibility for the changes one sees taking place. I374 words
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Article198 1926-01-20 8 The Airing Chief Justice Mr. P. J. Spioule. and Mrs. Sproule leave Singapore by the Macedonia io-day on leave. Notice of the occasion was taken by memIxms of the staff of tne Supreme Court m a brief ceremony m His Lordship's chambers yesterday morning. Following a198 words
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Article65 1926-01-20 8 Mr. E. A. Swan, late of Messrs. Caldbeck, Macgreiror Co., who retired m 1919, arrived m Penang by the s.s. Gleniffer on a visit to the Straits. He comes on to Singapore, but intends returning to Penang for a few weeks later on. Mr. Swan, who first came to MalayaS.E. - 65 words
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Article597 1926-01-20 8 IMPRISONMENT FOR RASH MOTOR CYCLIST. R. A. Ferguson, the European who was charged at. the First Singapore Assizes on Tuesday and pleaded guilty to causing SJIJSWI hurt by rash driving of his motor cycle, was sentenced to four months simple imprisonment by Mr. Justice Deane yesterday m >rning.597 words
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240 1926-01-20 8 FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, 1926. TAILORS' STRIKE. A GILBERTIAN SITUATION. A ralher Gilberts situation has arisen m connection with the strike of tailors employed by the Singapore shops. The employees have been away from work for over a month and when representatives of the Merchant Tailors' Association met representatives of the240 words
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Article191 1926-01-20 8 THE DECEMBER STATISTICS. The following is a comparative statement of the total value of foreign merchandise, excluding parcel post, imported and exported to and from British Malaya during 1924 and 1925. 1924. 1925. Increase. (In thousands of dollars). Jan. to June 308,035 407,359 59,324 July 57,479 94,612 37,133191 words
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Article115 1926-01-20 8 YESTERDAY'S LIST. Tho Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association, held its 742 nd. auction yesterday, when there was Catalogued 1,191,989 lbs.; 5:32.14 tons. Offered 657,104 lbs.; 293.35 tons; Sold 573,726 lbs. 256.13 tons. Spot. London 3s. 7d. New York 87 cts. Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents Per Lb. Standard115 words
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Article224 1926-01-20 8 We are used by now to reading nonsense about Malaya m the Home press, says the Straits Echo, but surely the Morning Post, which professes to take so keen an interest m Imperial and overseas affairs, ought to know better than to publish childish stuff lite this:224 words
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Article66 1926-01-20 8 The Chinese hired-car driver who was charged m connection with colliding with a Chater Lea motor-bicycle, ridden by Mon. J. Dilibarne, on Dec. 19, at the junction of Treacher and Weld-rds., was on Monday discharged by Mr. W. J. K. Stark, the Kuala Lumpur police magistrate, after the hearing of66 words
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Article244 1926-01-20 8 The following 1 correspondence has been sent to us for publication.-^ To the Hon. Sec. S.S. (S) Association. Sir, In reply to your letter of the 12th November, 192.">, on the subject of Social Hygiene, I am directed to inform you with regard to (a) that the Government's244 words
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Article72 1926-01-20 8 Two Chinese were arrested a few nights ago by Detective Inspector Yong Hoe m 86 Kill Street and charged with being m possession of insignia relating to the Sin Ghee Hin Secret Society which was found on the premises. They were both produced before Mr. Bull m72 words
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Article158 1926-01-20 8 The Klarr^ Sanitary Board have decided not to publish the minutes of their meetings m the newspapers, says th? Malay Mail. Our readers, then, will not have the excitement of reading such thrilling facts as that pigs cannot be slaughtered at Port Swettenham or that some public-spirited resident has asked158 words
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Article262 1926-01-20 8 SECOND DAY'S RESULTS. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Jan. 12. The results of the second day of the Penang Races wer? as follow:— Race l.—Tigablas (Davis) Sevenoaks (Thompson) Minuette (Manning:) Won by a length and half a lengtn. Time 1.04 1-5. Tote $16; 6, 6, 8. R ace262 words
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Article307 1926-01-20 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) I'enang, Jan. 14. The following are the result < of the third day's racing at Penang: Race 1. Sevenoaks (Thompson) 9 1 Tigablas (Davis) 8.12 2 Whiskers (Sleigh) 8.2 Won by two lengths and three. Time 1.18 1-5. Tote $12; 9, 11. Race307 words
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Article1045 1926-01-20 9 SEQUEL TO ARMISTICE DAY FATALITY. Fault) Condition of Lorry. r. It mi that a nutor lorry, whiih. it a alleged y the police, through its lauity brak*- and steering gear knocked di.wn and killed a Japanese visitor and a ("rinese child m New Bridge Road on A i1,045 words
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Letter106 1926-01-20 9 MISUNDERSTOOD. To the Editor. Sir,— l consider your correspondent P. W. P. writer "tripe." How on earth he expects a reduction m dhobie charges, because the licensing fee is reduced from $12 to $1 per annum is beyond my comprehension. Assuming the dhobie saves about $1106 words
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Article161 1926-01-20 9 To the Editor. Sir, What a pity to see that the recent disturbance caused by Chinese ruffians m Clans or Secret Soci.ties fights has lei our Government to stop granting licenses, even for a Puppet Show on the roadside. But I wonder what material help can161 words
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Article317 1926-01-20 9 Towkay's Evidence Against Joseph. During yesterday's hearing of the case m which E. S. Joseph stands charged with obtaining credit under false pretences, the evidence of a Chinese rice merchant was recorded. Accused was represented by Messrs. V. D. Knowles and Claude Da Silva. Mr. Nicol, Court Inspector,317 words
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Article73 1926-01-20 9 With regard to the question of how the silk t!utk-s affect people going Home from here, we (Maw Mai]) are informed that the Chief Secretary has asked JI. E. the High Commissioner ipprove of a telegram to the Colonial Oificc, suggesting that, as everyone goirg Heine from73 words
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Article1112 1926-01-20 9 LA COTE D'AZUR. I suppose I ought not to begin describing a most interesting holiday at what may be called my Half-way House. But the most astounding sight which greeted my eyes this morning may be taken as my excuse. Fleeing from the cold of England, (cold m1,112 words
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Article47 1926-01-20 9 [Aneta Service.] Weltevreden, Jan. 13. A telegram from Medan says it is reported that a British motor-cyclist, Mr. MacEwen, an employee of Francis Peek Ltd., collided with a cyclist. MacEwen was seriously injured and sustained a compound fracture of the leg above the knee.47 words
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Article212 1926-01-20 9 Old photographic plates and films and sm )ked glass were brought widely into use yesterday afternoon m street and from office window for the purpose of observing the progress of the eclipse of the sun by the new m:;on. The?e were the most general methods of observing212 words
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Article23 1926-01-20 9 (From Our Own Correspondent). Jesselton, 8.X.X., Jan. 14. The eclipss was clearly seen at Jesselton this afternoon at four o'clock.23 words
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Article71 1926-01-20 9 Recruiting has been generally resumed m Madras Presidency, but the following taluks are closed to recruiting owing to prevalence of disease: South Arcot. Gingi. Tanjore. Papanasam, Nannilam and Tiruturaipoondy. Trichy. Kulitalai, Karur. Trichy and Lalgudy. Madura. Pala ii, Dinni^ul, Xilacottai and Periakulam. Raninad. Paramakudy and Ramnad. Tinnevelly. Strivaigundam,71 words
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Article111 1926-01-20 9 Pleading guil'y to having committed a breach of the Quarantine Rules, before Mr. P. A. F. David m the District Court yesterday, Captain Cadogan of the American steamer President Hayes, was fined $10 and costs. The charge arose out of the landing of some dogs without111 words
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Article67 1926-01-20 9 Prior to their departure on transfer to Kuala Lumpur, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Brown, District Ergineer, Gemas, and Miss Brown, were entertained to a farewell tea on Thursday by the subordinate staff of the Engineers' Department, Gemas, who presented Mr. Brown with an illuminated address as a mark of the67 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article39 1926-01-20 10 [Reuter's Service.] New York, Jan. 13. Replying to David Smith's offer, Jack Kmnm, Micky Walkers manager, announced that h i has requested $100,000 and expressed the opinion that it is likely that terms will hv satisfactorily arranged.39 words
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Article31 1926-01-20 10 fßeuter's Service.] Davos, Jan. 13. In the European ice hockey championship. Switzerland beat England by ."> goals to 4. after extra time. The match was very keenly c >ted.31 words
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Article125 1926-01-20 10 After extra time. T)v re is nothing very surprising about the r<'>ult^ of the replays. Cardiff by defeating Burnley who beat them last month m the League, entertain Newcastle m the next round. Liverpool will have to visit Ewrtofl <r Fulham, the Arsenal meet Blackburn or125 words
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Article55 1926-01-20 10 The following cards were returned m the Mm's monthly Medal January, 1926. M. G. Marriott, 82 16 66 K. a Gigrpins, 88 16 72 (/apt. N, C. D. Bi\>wnjohn. 83 8 75 Col F. J. M. Postlethwaite, 93 14 79 (apt. A. L. Thompson, 99 16 8355 words
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Article81 1926-01-20 10 The Snail m the two classts of the Billiards Tournament at the Cricket Club were played on Wednesday evening. In the A. Class event E. J. Riches minus 175 qualified to meet H. Bullen minus 75 m the final by defeating P. Richardson minus 150 by 58,81 words
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Article125 1926-01-20 10 Mr. A. G. Harrington sends us the audited income and expenditure account of this er.tr rtainmer.t. The gross receipts were .",1.93 and the net by cheque to the C.E.Z.M.S. was $3/»/)7.13. The final results are very satisfactory. $1,000 a niirht. the highest priced seats $3, and no125 words
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Article106 1926-01-20 10 The Coroner, Mr. F. G. Bourne, held an inquest yesterday touching the death of a "Tamil woman who was knocked down by a hired car driven by Antony Kudinger, one «»f the round-the-world cyclists at present m Singapore. Kudinger, who had no licence to drive, was at106 words
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Article111 1926-01-20 10 The full vwing passer" m a telegram from the Secretary of State for the Coloiiie:^ with reference to the financial as■iltlfl divert to the Colony of Hongkong fa yujblished for general information: "I desire to take this opportunity to contribute my cordial thanks to your Government,111 words
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Article567 1926-01-20 10 Mr. and Mrs. W. Arthur Wilson are going on leave at the end of May. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Swettenham have ieft Kuala Lumpur for Home. The hon'ble Mr. Justice Sproule is granted eight months and twelve days leave on fuli pay. Ten cents per567 words
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Article129 1926-01-20 10 At a committee meeting of the Malayan Kennel Association (Incorporated), held at Kuala Lumpur, on Dec. 21st, a letter was tabled from the Kennel Club, London, notifying the Association that its application for affiliation had been granted. Several sub-committees were appointed to deal with election matters, forms129 words
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Article1475 1926-01-20 10 Quicqnid agunt homines nostri cst farrage Libelli Juvenal. The justification for the retention of the Chief Secretary's office m its fullest splendour is found m the fact that he has asked His Excellency's permission to send a telegram Home about the customs dues levied on silk1,475 words
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Article203 1926-01-20 10 The Detective Department are detaining four Chinese m connection with a case of alleged cheating m respect of $50,000. The Chinese were arrestd by Detective Inspector Fernandez, the allegation being that a cheque for $50,000 purporting to be signed by a Mr. A. Davies was presented at203 words
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Article23 1926-01-20 10 Lieut, C. J. Wilson, R.N.K., is appointed t j act as deputy Master Attendant, Singapore, and Lieut.-Comr. Newill as deputy registrar of shipping.23 words
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Article1372 1926-01-20 11 (I RHHJfI POSITION IN SINGAPORE FIUTfI AFFAIRS. noottion m connection with the I M 9* Beiii ar.-i o. m SipgaMmn Berli and Co. Ltd. m i :.r: k u;)iL-ii i attcnti<r of Mr. 1 i c.nc m the >ingaporo K.mkrupUy I ■•.t-niay SJM»I WIH,. wttOH an appliI ni1,372 words
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Article28 1926-01-20 11 [Reuter's Service.] New York, Jan 15. The State Athletic Commission has approved the proposed Carpenticr-McTigue bout, subject to the winner meeting Berlenbach, the light-heavy champion.28 words
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Article139 1926-01-20 11 [Reuter's Service.] Sydney, Jan. 16. New South Wales defeated South Australia by 541 runs, thus securing the Sheffield Shield for the season. The total scores of the match amounted to 1929, which is a world*! aggregate record. The following were the scores: New South Wales: Ist Innings— o42139 words
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Article22 1926-01-20 11 [Reuter's Servicel. London, Jan. 14. Football Association Cup replays resulted as follows: Fulham 1, Everton 0. Preston 1 Blackburn -1.22 words
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Article35 1926-01-20 11 The Malayan Sanitary Inspectors Association is exempted from registration under the Societies Ordinance m the Colony. Also, m Singapore, the Dakshina Bharata Brahmana Sabha. The hing Kang Ho< y Koan, Malacca, has been duly registered.35 words
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Article149 1926-01-20 11 LARGE SEIZURE OF CHANDU AND LIQUCR. There was a sequel m the Police Courts yesterday to the seizure by Revenue Officers m a. house m Jalan Ampas, a lane off Balestier Road, of a large quantity of nonGovernment chandu, opium, and illicit liquor. Nearly two thousand tahils149 words
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Article480 1926-01-20 11 The following minutes of an extraordinary general meeting of members of the Pulau Bulang Rubber and Produce Company, Limited, held at the Offices of the Company, Chartered Bank Chambers Singapore, on Tuesday, 12th January, have been forwarded to us. Present. Messrs A. G. Anthony, Frank W. Brewer, A.480 words
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Article73 1926-01-20 11 Action taken at meeting of Committee No. 5. held on 18th January. Approved purchase of three pneumatic pants at an approximatt cost of $30,000 to $35,000 for dressing face stones for dam at Gunong Pulai. Decided that only a single passage to Europe can be approved for Mr.73 words
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Article87 1926-01-20 11 The following: had the honour of lunching with His Excellency the Governor and Lady Guillemard at Government House, Psnanjr on January, 12th: Hon Mr. Justice A. V. Brown, Hon. Mr. Paly rave Simpson, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Hereford, Mr. and Mr- E. Pratt, Mr. E. E. Chambers, Mr. J.87 words
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Article397 1926-01-20 11 RUBBER SHARE VALUES. Craigika Transfer or Salt-. To the Editor. Dear Sir, For the informal* of your readers who are interested m Rubber Share Values m general and m Craigilra Sale m paiticular I desire to point out that m my opinion events have amply proved397 words
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Article396 1926-01-20 11 Much Damage Caused by Fire. At about two o'clock yesterday morning 1 the Central Fire Station received a call t«* Saiboo Street where a rattan .-tore belonging to Mvi I^ee and Co. was found to be ii blaze. When the Brigade arrived at the scene of the396 words
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Article50 1926-01-20 11 The Phya Thai Palace m Bangkok, now undergoing: adaptation and furnishing for equipment as the railway hotel de luxe, is exoeeted to be opened early next month. The palace is already linked up to the railway administration by means of the automatic telephone ijtt»ia operated by the Royal Sate Railways.50 words
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821 1926-01-20 12 MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1926. GLENEALY PLANTATIONS. SUBSTANTIAL YEAR'S PROFIT. The annual general meeting of the Glenealy Plantations, Ltd., was held on Saturday, the hon'ble Mr. D. J. Ward presiding. Others present were the hon'ble Mr. H. T. Jones, Mr. H. C. Auken-Berry, Mr. F. A. Morrell and Mr. G. Stephen.821 words
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Article43 1926-01-20 12 Mr. Khoo Hi-iitf Pan has purchased Grace-«li«-u, Penang Hill, which he intends to con-vi-it into an ideal health resort. A fire m Lavender-st was reported last right just after eleven o'clock. No details were available at the time of going to i rrss.43 words
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Article1351 1926-01-20 12 SINGAPORE WIN MALAYA CLP. Victory Against Heavy Odds. Singapore 18 pts: Perak 3 pts. Ihe meeting between Singapore and Perak at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday afternoon m the final of the Malaya Cup Competition will go down as one of the most memorable chat the competition has yet produced.1,351 words
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Article446 1926-01-20 12 England Draws With Wales. [Reuter's Service.] Cardiff, Jan. 16. The international match between Wales and England took place here to-day m sunny weather and before 40,000 spectators. The ground was m good condition. The match was drawn, each side scoring three points. There was a touch446 words
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Article305 1926-01-20 12 LAST DAY'S RESULTS. (From Oui Own Correspondent.) Penang, Jan. fct, There was again fine weather for the racing here to-day and the atter.< lance was greater than on the previous days. The following were the results: Race I.— Whiskers (Sleigh) 9 1 Omadhaun (Manning* I 2 Malim Xawar305 words
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Article76 1926-01-20 12 H. K. the Governor ard H.H. the Regen; of Kedah were the quests of honour at the dinner given by the Penang Turf Club at the Penang Club on VWirv -day. The Hon. Mr. W. Peel was m the chair ar 1 other* present were Messrs. I). A. M. Brov.ri.76 words
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Article86 1926-01-20 12 (Fron Our Own Correspondent.) Kuaia Lumpur. Jan. 17. The boxing last nijihi attracted a record, including Sir George Maxwell and party. Key vs. Santos ended m a draw, also the right l>etween Ohailai and Yew Jin. but both decisions were unpopular, the public fancying Key and86 words
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Article52 1926-01-20 12 [Reuter's Service.] Barbados, Jan. 17. The return match between the M.< and Barbados was drawn. Barbados scored 401 for five wickois. and declared. Tarilton making 178. The M.C.C., who had 1 difficult wicket to-day, compiled 110. and, following on. made IS4 for eijiht wicket <.52 words
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Article1463 1926-01-20 13 kh;hts of maintenance. Appeal Court Judgment. Th< appeal court judgments m the case m v. rich 'lan Kirn Hot?, a British born hine^e, appealed against an order made r>\ the Acting Chief Justice, Mr. I\ J. >['!•• ule, holding that Then Kang Che, a Chinv>e woman born at1,463 words
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Article113 1926-01-20 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 13. An interesting action for damages is be[nu heard before the Chief Justice, m which Mr. V. H. Collins and his wife are suing the Government of Selangor for $28,000 for alleged injuries to health, etc., owing tc the negligent113 words
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Article100 1926-01-20 13 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Jan. 13. There was a remarkable accident iast night aear Leith Street station, oppDsite the Theatre Royal cinema. Motor-car No. 474, belonging to a Malay, was backing to take up a position alongside the station, when it struck the front portbn100 words
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Article1050 1926-01-20 13 ENGLAND. "If England was what England seems, And not the England of our dreams I suppose I shall be considered very unpatriotic when I say that I experienced no thrill m finding; that the old Lord Warden :»tood as of yore and that Dover's cliffs were still white.1,050 words
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Article218 1926-01-20 13 POLICE IN POWER. To the Editor. Sir,— Last evening I got into a motor bus at Upper Serangoon Road, on my way to attend an Evening School m town. I am a South Indian, and was at the time dressed m white and after European fashion;218 words
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Article334 1926-01-20 13 Strong Financial Position. A meeting of the committee of the Selangor Football Association was held at the Selangor Club on Thursday, Mr. W. D. Mayor, the chairman, presiding. The hon. treasurer (Mr. Pat Zilwa) presented a statement of accounts for the period ended Dec. 31. This showed334 words
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Article73 1926-01-20 13 Signs of The Times: On one page of the Times out by the mail appear three advertisements relating; to Malaya. The Municipality of Singapore want an assistant engineer, unmarried, $450 with increments of $25. A large group of rubber estates wants unmarried junior assistants on a four years agreement commencing73 words
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Article1612 1926-01-20 14 CHAMPAGNE AT 3 A.M. New Evidence at Schroeder Inquest. The inquest on Oli:ard W. Schroeder, the Norwegian who died under mysterious circumstance- m his room m the Europe Hotel on the morning of December 18th., was continued yesterday before Mr. F. G. Bourne, the Coroner, Mr. Oakshott,1,612 words
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161 1926-01-20 14 Major M. F. Grove-White, D.5.0., 0.8. E., Royal Engineers, has assumed duties as Staff Officer* to Local Forces, S.S. and F M.S., m succession to Major W. B. Little. D.5.0., M.C., whose agreement terminated m May, 1925. Captain H. A. A. Howell, who has performed161 words
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Article1364 1926-01-20 14 SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST ARAB CLERK. Shortage of $100,000. The case m which Shaik Abdullah bin Mohamed Banaama, a clerk formerly employed by Syed Omar Alsagoff, who is charged with criminal breach of trust, occupied the attention of Mr. Justice Deans and a special jury at the Singapore Assizes1,364 words
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Article289 1926-01-20 14 A cheque for $50,000, purporting to be signed by a Mr. Davies, figured as the most important exhibit m a case of attempted cheating which was heard before Mr. P. F. David m the District Court yesterday. Two Chinese, Han Lee and Lim Choon Lee, were charged289 words
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Article127 1926-01-20 14 There was a total of 26G deaths m Singapore during the week ending Jan. 9th f resulting m a death rate of 33.88 per mille per annum compared with 22.17 m the corresponding week of last year. The Municipal Health Officer records that 40 deaths were due to pneumonia, 32127 words
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Article6132 1926-01-20 15 IReuter^ Service.] London, Jan. 11. learn* t at it will not be sur- ng if it is deemed inadvisable to adthi proposed date, Feb. 16th, for •.n-_: of the preliminary committee niamtnt at Geneva, m view of th« dcrable divergence of views of the gov-»-nt«, with regard t> t^6,132 words
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Article47 1926-01-20 16 Tokyo, Jan. .">. A Xichi Xichi special ?ssaL'-'- popOfU that fire destroyed thr Nikko Botai laniarhi. There was much confusi-.n as the hotel was crowded with tOM'ilti from the liner Beluenland. Then were no casualties but the loss is estimated at half a million ytn.47 words
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Article162 1926-01-20 16 Will) a view of Mip| if the si!H;kiii_' of opium m Siam 5... much as Mi.ssibl-. it has bcea thought proper bo Eejrister th names oi II naokere of the dru£, who must obtain penah. For this purpose Hi* Majesty the Kin- hag ■ppilitl ll < ommitteo to draw up162 words