The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 18 August 1926

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    22 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. R»j SERIES THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS, AUGUST 18, 192 b. NO. 2,037.
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    EXCHANGE.
    33 1 A,,,,Ht 16. 3 :tF!d 9 4 7»16 dit-» 3 m.s. Ob maud )X MM 5 p.c. Dis. litl! 117 r s k, demand > Lmmos Enirland Rat* b p 4 -jfn. Bank Buying
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    76 1 BefWß, who figured M promiMalabar Hill murder case, and orted tfl have proceeded to Euh her hus'.and. a merchant of Amal mmt living with her husband TW, ,»,> not irtend to proceed pe. H Bwry, a well-known Shanghai 18, |HM iM m hospital from a frac•h, has, of the skull.
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    DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. BIRTH.
    87 1 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. BIRTH. BARRKTT. On Sunday, Bth August to Doris, wife- of M. E. Barrett, S. Patani, at the Maternity Hospital, PPnang -a ti:>n. D^A'i'fctt. STACK.— OI Thursday, Auk. l2th, 11*20, at the GsßJSni] Hospital, Singapore, Frederick James Stack, aged 6rt, late Master Mariner of the Straits Steamship Company. (Australian
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    PRODUCE.
    238 1 August 16. Tin 75 Tons $145.25 Gambier 10% Pcpptr White 52.00 IYpper Black 31.00 Flake Tapioca 5.20 Pearl Sago Small 8.25 Copra 11.00 Copra Sundried 11.40 Ur un: Bonarn. ant *.00«» iilce. LißtiK Hin Chan V!»rk St*d F'ajfle New) 880 Rice, Siam old No 1 S«0 Rle*. R*nw"nn Hintan
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    62 1 For the week ending August 7th. m the Municipal area of Singapore 262 deaths were registered giving a rate per thousand of 33.37 compared with 35.40 the previous week and 31.88 m the corresponding week of last year. The amended mortality rate after allowing for persons not resident more than
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    The Armed Robbery Nuisance. August 11.
    742 1 The Armed Robbery Nuisance. August 11. V\ c publish to-day, m other columns, two contrasting points of view on a matter of great public concern. We refer to the report of the appointment of a sub-committee of the Straits Settlements Association to consider what measures canbe taken to reduce the
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    The Miners' Decision. August 12.
    442 1 The Miners' Decision. August 12. The result of the district ballot by the miners regarding 1 the question of accepting the Bishops' proposals as a basis for further negotiation, will come as a surprise because there was a very general impression, confirmed by the preliminary reports from the various areas,
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      228 1 CONTENTS. i; M«rj Nvisancc 07 r-cision. 97 tuslsd Pspsttf IV r ent Allocation 98 PosJtioa 98 A I'olk-v Sciikjs— ti 99 U1 COURT NBWS. 102 102. IOS, 118 w h Gassblen lo:i 3 Rubbd Deal- IW Sued ItB i.A CqsUm 104 His t'!iii<i 10T S TO THK EDITOU. l:. enrc
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      186 1 THE WEEK'S NEWS. The last mail from Horn? arrived by the P and O on Friday with dates up to July 22. This mail goes by the British India on Thursday. The increasing daring of gangrobbers and the murderous crimes committed by them hay? raised strong appeals for more drastic
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    A Busted Booster.
    381 2 Every now and again, m order to holster up a policy which has been a pronounced failure m the land of its birth, Mr. Pussyfoot Johnson, Amrrica's prohibition propagandist, steps boldly into the limelight of publicity and lets forth a flood of jargon that rivals the street-corner
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    The Ten Per Cent Allocation. August 18.
    479 2 There is considerable difficulty m commenting upon matters when the only material available is Committee minutes, so it is not surprising there has been a failure quite to gather what are the intentions or views of the Committee of the Straits Settlements Association
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    The Coal Position.
    404 2 The coal situation is evidently to provide the Nation with a series of surprises for following the unexpected decision of the districts to reject the Bishops' proposals, we now have the decision by the owners of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire pits to confer with the miners' organizations m
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    Wanted—A Policy. August 14.
    791 2 Wanted— A Policy. August 14. The news that Sir Ronald Ross, the great malaria expert, has been invited to visit Malaya gives some hope that greater progress will be possible m suppression of malaria than has hitherto been the case. We have no particular" wish to gird at Government but
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    Week-end Comments. August 16.
    881 2 Week-end Comments. August 16. The account of the proceedings m the Anglo-Russian trades uni<»:: i ference m Paris seems to mdii i that the possibility of the Second In tei national ajjreeinjr to the policy tht third, or Moscow International. i> as far off as ever. After the grew m
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    Malay Settlements. August 17.
    660 3 Malay Settlements. August 17. 'i by Tslamica, published m lota] pran recently, called attento m aspect of the general qacition which deserves careful consideration than it The point raised was the -it v for providing for one or more -•:i lenient areas m Singapore. nally the chief Malay areas as
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    105 3 Dr. W. M. Lupton was appointed acting Medical Officer, South Kedah, with effect from July 26. Mr. W. Burton, who returned from leave by the Malwa, is likely to be Deputy Legal Adviser. Ex. The Hon, Mr. David Beatty, Secretary for Chinese Affairs, Straits Settlements, accompanied by Mrs. Beatty, has
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  • LOCAL WIRES.
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      HUGE STORAGE TANK.
      120 3 (From Our Own Correspondent). Pcnang, Aug. 10. A new water tank has just been completed at Kedah capable of containing a million and a quarter gallons. Built by Messrs. James Craig and Co., Klang, it is 25 feet deep and 10 feet above the ground. It is
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      Municipal Commission Meeting.
      242 3 THE THREE MILLION LOAN. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang. Aug. 1L A meeting of the Municipal Commission detailed the distribution of the $3,000,000 loan, approved by the Legislative Council, including the much discussed Batu Feringhi Waterworks, Electric tramways. Engineer's departments, etc. One consolation to the public is
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      Malay Constable in Trouble.
      145 3 MALICIOUS CHARGES. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang. Aug. 12. A Malay constable was charged m the District Court to-day with attempting to cause injury to a young Chinese and with charging the latter with riding a bicycle without a light and with carrying another person. Asst.
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      LEARNING TO DRIVE.
      94 3 Woman's Expensive Lesson. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Aug. 12. A local Chinese woman was fined ten dollars for driving: a car without being m possession of a Ucenc< The C.P.0., who prosecuted, stated that he was proceeding along Penang Road when he saw a car with
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      GALE AT PENANG.
      40 3 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang. Aug. 12. There was a severe gale at Penang last night. Two junks are reported missing. Some of the crew, who were found floating m the open sea, have been brought ashore.
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      Police Searches in Penang.
      55 3 (From Our Chinese Correspondent.) Penang, Aug. 13. The Police are making a vigilant inspection of the secondhand shops. One man arrested was found to he m possession of 69 rounds of revolver ammunition and ten blank. He said he had bought it as old iron. A
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      SAVED FROM THE SEA.
      43 3 SAVED F ROM THE SEA. I'enang, Aug. 13. Altogether fiv Tamils from the junks lost m the sto.m overnight, and eight Chinese, have been saved. The contents of the junks which were lost included rice, milk and flour. Fifteen sampans werv also damaged.
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      SUCCESSFUL SHOW AT TAIPING.
      68 3 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, Aim. 16. A very successful two-day Agri-horticul-tural Show at Taiping was opened b>" the Sultan of Perak on Saturday. The sr.u. r Mrd of quality of the exhibits was well maintained. There were cereals, vegetables, fruit, poultry and dog sections. An
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    548 3 Mr. C. W. A. Sennett has been appointed to act as Second Magistrate, Penang. Mr. H. S. Sitcom has been appointed Controller of Rubber, Straits Settlements. Mr. H. P. Bryson, of the Malayan Civil Service returned from Home accompanied by Mrs- Bryson. A certificate of naturalization has been granted to
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    THE BOILING OF A BLANKET.
    1056 4 An Indian Army comedy as revealed m recent correspondence: No. BM B 12, Jan. Ist. From, Headquarters Nth. Cavalry Brigade, Bangikot, tvi The Officer Commanding 140 th Hazri Horse. In accordance with letter No. Z. 78 29 X f r^m the Officer m charge Scientific
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    FOOTBALL.
    462 4 S.C.C. and R.A. Share Points. a— POOR DISPLAY BY S.C.C. S.CC 2: R.A 2. Seldom hava the S.C.C. players been as completely off colour as they were yesterday when they only succeeded m drawing: with the R.A. With a little more luck, the Gunners would have carried off the
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    AMERICAN LAWN TENNIS.
    124 4 [Reuter's Service.] Forest Hills. Aug. IS. On medical advice Miss Helen Wills has decided not to defend her title m the nation il championships. New York, Aug. 16. Tilcien beat Vincent Richards thus winning the southern New York State Championship 4 6, 6 4, 7 5. 6
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    OUR COMMERCE IN DUTCH INDIA.
    1147 4 OUR COMMERCE IN DUTCH INDIA. A YEAR OF USEFUL WORK. The seventh annual general meeting of the British Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands East Indies (Inc.) was held m the Council Room of the Rubber Growers' Association, July 8, the Governor, Sir Walter Townley, presiding. Sir Walter Townley said:
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  • SPORTING NEWS.
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      SINGAPORE CHESS CLUB.
      118 4 The results of the Handicap Tourr to date are as follows: There were 19 entries, hut fiv< competitor? have played no frameposition of th? other 14 is as fallow The total number of frames r>. qualify is fifty per cent of tin* v. 27, but m view
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      KEPPEL GOLF CLUB.
      87 4 The result of the Augru^t Month!} I- a win for A. Barron wi*h 7s Li «> Saturday's ball sweep m BarnM 39 ."> 34 and Sunday'^ by bob 39 I 36. Keppel Cup. The following have qualified: A. Barron 7S li H. Smith 0 I A. Farahar
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      CRICKET.
      228 4 BJLC Beat V.M.C .A. The BJLC scored an easy win I V.M.C.A. on Saturday. The V.M.C.A. batted fust and mm for 7;). The S.R.C. passed this tt.ta one wicket down, and went on to mak< IK2, of which Leijssius, scoring well as i~ made 71 and then retired. Scores:—
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    38 4 In yesterday's racing account a was made m jriving the rider of Dru^ilkt Mr. Yuen, as we are informed Elliott rode Drusilla. This make^ M the most sucessful rider of the ni« stead of Mr. Fox, as stated
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    WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 1926. GLIMPSES OF THE PAST.
    1410 5 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 1926. GLIMPSES OF THE PAST. hvkk changing Singapore. (B.S.K. and G.C.1.) PART I. \'t». Inche Abdullah bin Kadir, the -hi. who l ved m the days of Sir StamRSOM was. throughout part of his reer, m el M contact with the English m his capacity as teacher
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    RIFLE SHOOTING.
    160 5 Junior Kolapore Cup. News of the result of the competition for the Junior Kolapore Cup has just be?n received direct from Bisley Camp, says a Penang paper. This Cup was shot for on Tuesday, 13th July, by trains representing Uganda, the Straits Settlements and the F.M.S. The following
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    37 5 Inspector E. Tongue has arrived m Malacca from Singapore, and has proceeded to Jasin. Inspector P. J. Shannon has taken over charge of the Traffic Department, m place of Inspector Vaughan who reverts to Central Station duty.
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    STRAITS SETTLEMENTS ASSOCIATION.
    812 5 Gang Robberies. THE OPIUM FUND. The following are minutes of a committee meeting held m the Singapore Exchange on August 9th., at 5 p.m. Present:— Mr. J. G. Campbell (President), Mr. H. W. Raper (Vice-President) Hon'ble Mr. G. C. Clarke, Hon'ble Inche Yunus, Messrs. F. C. Peck,
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    FRASER'S WEEKLY REPORT.
    577 5 Singapore, Aug. 10. With the price of Rubber steadily declining there has naturally been but little interest taken m Rubber shares and quota- tion.s have been marked down consistently, 'i m. on ihe other hand, is a bright spot arid a^ain shews an advance m price. There
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    PUNGGOR RUBBER ESTATES.
    295 5 The following is the director,;' report U the shareholders to be pros' r.l/(i at the annual meeting to be held on Aug. 20, at Malacca. The net profit for the year after deduct ing depreciation on l>u ldings etc.. and Directors' fees was $Mi,4K5.47; Amount brought forward
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    SPORTING NOTES.
    1570 6 The Singapore Football Association cannot be congratulated upon the manner m which they have decided Singapore's representation m the first Malaya Cup match against Malacca on Saturday. The team has been chosen without the material provided by preliminary trials upon which to base the selection and the fact
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    CRICKET JANGLES.
    108 6 REASON FOR CARRS OMISSION. [Reuter's Service.] London, Aug. 9. Yesterday's official statement that Carr had resigned owing to ill-health has been followed by a sensational interview with Carr by a morning paper, m which he says: "I did not resign because of ill-health. I am as fit as
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    SINGAPORE GOLF CLUB.
    66 6 The Ladies' August Spoon Competition was playad on Monday, and resulted m a win for Miss E. Howes Roberts. Twenty-five cards were taken out and the following were returned: Miss Roberts 50 12 38 Mrs. Hardie 51 12 39 Mrs. Swindell 47 5 42 Mrs. Elder 53
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    CRIME FIGURES.
    892 6 Police Reply to Criticism. PUBLIC MISAPPREHENSION. In fairness to the authorities we reproduce a letter which is sent to our contemporary on this subject. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I hays the honour to give you the following official figures as I consider it necessary
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    GANG ROBBERY TERROR.
    322 6 Plucky Civilians Shot. ACTIVITIES IN (HINATOVW Two citizens were shot at about r on Tuesday by armed Chinese. Th dents were the outcome of a robber v occurred m house No. 7 Scan Stroll o'clock on Tuesday nirrht. The seriousness of the positi. n w: local police
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    OUR PALM OIL INDUSTRY.
    340 6 It will inU'it-M Eastern planter that the West African palm oil b somewhat alarmed at the progress by this very promising new in<iu.-t; Malaya and Sumatra. The oil palm. w». was introduced not many ptSft ajr West Africa, has found the climati soil conditions of the
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    46 6 Major General Sir Hurmir'on <' P»n T. 8., (\M/;., Military S«rvctap.. LHi) India, was m the last Birthday ImM list, receiving: a knijrhthood. Major Gcfl Sir Harinp-ton I'arr is a hrother of I. < lonel Parr C.M.G., late British KnMf< Porak. and is known to ninny m Malaya
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    THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1926.
    498 7 Mr. .1. H. V. Clarke and Mr. E. M. V. have been granted commissions as riants m the M.V.I. 11, S. Sircom has been appointed to ontroller of Rubber, Strait- Settletmd Federated Malay States. B. J. How by, branch manager of and Xea\v> -tal>lishment m Bang-
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    GERMAN CONSUL'S RECEPTION.
    103 7 O. WeKer. Consul-General for GerI Motived a number of quests m his m the Union Building, yesterday; when < mm constitution day, the anniverf the establishment of a republic m any. seven years a*ro, was celebrated. glj these who attended the reception the consular office, were:— Lieutenant
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  • IN THE COURTS.
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      Youthful Caveman.
      239 7 BOY OF FIFTEEN ASSAULTS SCHOOL GIRL. A small boy and a small girl were the parties m an assault case heard m the District Court yesterday. Chua Chonc, who listened to the evidence which was adduced against him with complete indifference written all over his face, was alleged
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      FIGHT WITH GAMBLERS.
      411 7 BATON A FOR ORNAMENT. Yesterday, the Coroner, Mr. F. G. Bourne, was engaged m investigating the circumstances of a fight between two police consables and some Chinese m People's Paik on July L'l) last. The affair resulted m the death of one of the Chinese, who received
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      A DEAL IN DIAMONDS.
      148 7 A case has been proceeding m the Police Courts m which an Indian merchant named Dean Sultan Bawa, stands charged with cheat m;: by falsly representing to Sam Buchcnholz, the well-known diamond mer'hants. that he would pay them $1,905 m cash as a half paymont for
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    BANKRUPTS RUBBER CONTRACTS.
    1231 7 ANOTHER CLAIM BY OFFICIAL ASSIGNEE. Sequel to Default. A second action by the Official Assignee of the estate of Lee Pang Seng occupied tha attention of Mr. Justice Deane m the Supreme Court yesterday, the action arising out of two rubber contracts made between Chin Seng and
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    CHINESE EXECUTORS SUED.
    516 7 CHINESE EXECUTORS S UED. INFANT BENEFICIARIES' SUCCESSFUL ACTION. Three infants, Loh Tin Phuan, Loh Kirn Toh, and Loh Tin Pang, beneficiaries under the will of the late Loh Tsz Cheow, were successful plaintiffs m litigation which concluded before Mr. Justice Deane m the Supreme Court yesterday morning. The defendants were
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    LEAGUE FOOTBALL.
    304 8 Gunners' First Win. R 3: S.R.C 0. Introducing four new players Into the side th< Gunners defeated the S.R.C. by three goals t" r at the Stadium yesterday afternoon, thus registering their first win m the League and at the same time leaving the fcottoia <•! the table.
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    AUSTRALIANS AT CHELTENHAM
    129 8 GLOUCESTER HEAVILY DEI FATED. [Renter 9 Service.] London. August 9. There was an attendance of 8,000 on the ■eeoad day of the match at Cheltenham between the Australians and Gloucestershire. T'r.t wicket was ea.-v after rail, but the weather was showery. The Australians, who scored 228 for
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    15 8 Mr. F. K. Wilson has beefl appointed Chairman. A--essment Committee (Rubber Restriction) for the F.M.S.
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    Easy Win For Chinese.
    346 8 A POM GAME. BX.F.A S: li. X 0. The s.c.F.A. scored four goah m each half against the K.K. on the Stadium yesterday afternoon, The match was anything but interesting the R.E.s being far too weak a side to otfer anything approaching serious opposition against the
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    SPORTING NEWS.
    49 8 OFFER TO MISS RYAN. MAY URN PROFESSIONAL. [Reuter's Service.] New York, Aujj. 10. It is reported that Miss Ryan is considering an offer of $100,000 to turn professional and meet Mdlle Suzanne Lenglen when the latter comes to America. Miss Ryan refuses to comment on the matter.
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    DEMPSEY'S FIGHT.
    36 8 [Renter** Service.] New York, Aug. 10. Jack Dampsey has been refused a New York license for the world's heavy-weight championship Hjrht Against Gene Tunney arranged to take place at th:» Yankee Stadium m September.
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    COLLET BEATS BERESFORD.
    45 8 [Renter's Service. London, Aug. 1 1. As a sequel to the Winjrfield Sculls controversy, a private match took place over the same course. Collet beating Beresford by half a length. The time was 21 mins. 41 sees., which is inside the record.
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    AUSTRALIANS AT OVAL.
    168 8 A DRAWN GAME. The scores m the match between the Australians and Surrey were: Australians. Ist Innings. Wood full, c Lockton, b Fender 156 Bardsley, c Fender, b Shepherd 18 Macartney, b Lockton 2,'> Andrews, c Jardine, b Peach is I'onsford, c Peach, b Lockton 1 Taylor,
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    PENANG LADIES AT CRICKET.
    230 8 The cricket match on Saturday on the Esplanade between the Ladies and Gentlemen resulted m a handsome victory for the fair sex by 33 runs. The fixture drew large crowds to both the pavilions on the padantr, the P.C.C. pavilion especially being: crowded with spectators of
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    FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 1926. SINGAPORE HOUSING.
    783 8 FRIDAY, A UGUST 13, 1926. SINGAPORE HOUSING. The Alkaff Gardens Scheme. REBUILDING EUROPE HOTEL. Through two schemes, between them involving an expenditure of considerably more than six million dollars, the Alkaff family, represented m Singapore by Syed Abdulrahman bin Shaikh Alkaff, head of the Alkaff family and senior partner m
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    INDIAN LABOUR.
    39 8 The following" are the number of arr'/aU from, and departures to Madias Presidency for the month of July. Arrivals 10,523 Adults; 2,. r -89 Minors. I)ej >»rtures 5,074 and 209. The arrivals relate to aided passengers only.
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    FOOLISH CHETTY CUSTOM.
    744 8 FOOLISH CHETTY C USTOM. Necessitates Adjournment of Court Action. WHO IS THE I'I.AINTIH The Chetty custom, which Mr. Deane described as foolish and wi placing the name of the a*ren; initials of the firm m deoerfhtl led to difficulties wh.-n an a -i two chetties came on m the Su|
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    69 8 Chief Inspector D-d, Head.juai Inspector, leaver, Ip»h on tra:;>f pin as Officer- in -Charge of that Polico trict. Mr. .Doel's transfer is mm-tii'l a host of friends m Kinta. hut equally irf be rejoiced over hy the criminal Irat<r of this district and the hire tar drivers, m Doel has
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    SNAGS IN THE STREAM.
    936 9 MMtisflU parent of thi> «■> a\ kin v naturalist who, some time ago, 1 an invisible multitude from the -:udn. oi the 8.8.C. "It always aff"i'. fuoth he, concluding his lecture, est nil ;>sun- to we who study these ghre the public the benefit of our
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    ROUND THE COURTS.
    242 9 Another Outrage By Gang Robbers. CHINESE SHOT. Yet another shooting affair has been recorded, the victim m this case being a Chinese, who, it appears, assisted the police m stewing the arrest of three men believed to be the culprits of a recent gang robbery. It was
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    BARLOW'S WEEKLY REPORT.
    244 9 Singapore, Aug. 12. Rubber. The tone of the market during the past week has been quietly steady, with the price for Spot Sheet ranging between 04 to 65. In yesterday's auction .V.X) tons were catalogued, against 718 tons for the previous week, and the tone throughout was
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    THE LATE CAPT. STACK.
    128 9 With deep regret we report the death of Captain Frederick James Stack, for many years a well-known member of his profession m these parts, which occurred at the General Hospital on Tuesday. When the late Captain Stack came over from Australia twenty years ago. he took
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    SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 1926.
    847 9 ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH MALAYA. THE ANNUAL REPORT. The following was the report submitted at the annual meeting held on July 23 at the offices of the R.G.A. The statement for the year under review, as m the previous year, has been prepared m the form of
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    SINGAPORE RUGBY.
    718 9 Arrangements for the Season. A GROUND DIFFICULTY. There was a good attendance of rugby playing members of the Cricket Club at the annual meeting held at the Club last night to discuss matters m connection with the approaching season. Dr. Lindow was elected to the chair. The first
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    40 9 A fine of $400 was imposed on Chiiiesc who was arrested by Mr. Hyde of the Monopolies Department for beintr m \u>« -ssion of dutiable liquor. Accused had m his possession, some 4,00') gallons of f ?nm nt inp rice.
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    OPIUM RESERVE FUND.
    1027 10 Mr. Peck and the S.S.A. Vote of Censure. To the Editor Singapore Free Tress. Sir, The publication of the minutes of the last meeting of S.S.A. committee, containing a record of a vote of censure on myself, necessitates further correspondence. In my letter published m the Singapore
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    WORLD Y.W.C.A. CONFERENCE.
    471 10 REPORT BY MISS HOSE. A letter was received by the last mail from Miss Hose giving a report of the World's Y.W.CA. Committee meeting held at St. Hugcs College, m Oxford at the begining of July, whirl, she attended as the representative of the Malayan Y.W.CA. Miss
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    GROSVENOR CLOSES DOWN.
    103 10 The Grosvenor Hotel, Stamford Road, will cease to exist after this week. On enquiries we learn that Messrs. Sarkies Brothers, the proprietors, have decided to discontinue the business, as their lease on ii)e building expires at the end of the month. The Grosvenor was opened as an
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    105 10 The new Anglo-Chiness Girls' School to be built m Chamberlain Road, Ipoh, is to cost $170,000. In announcing 1 the progress made with the scheme, the Rev. W. E. Horley, M.8.X., District Superintendent of the M. E. Mission, stated m the course of a Sunday service that after considerable effort
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    TOPICS OF THE WEEK.
    866 10 Quicquid agunt homines nostri est farrago Libelli Juvenal. As a result of the inclusion m the English Test Match side of Rhodes, the Topicist understands that there is likely to be keen competition among the bath chair proprietors round the Oval way for the Yorkshire veteran's
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    SIAM'S BUDGET.
    585 10 STRONG CURRENCY POSITION Sir Edward Cook's first budgf was brief, and the second has kaw I forward to with a good deal of int«-;. National finance presents to-day feew blems m Siam as m many other and there is nothing stereotyped Financial Advisers'- presentation i The business man
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    123 10 Ramli and Eusope, two senior boys Anderson School, Ipoh, are h-avinc far Bi land this week to join Newton Collet". N« v ton Abbott, Devonshire, after which tl will go to Oxford. Ramli. who is th dMR pion athlete of the school, is a fraaii of Datoh Wahap, J.P., of
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    SOLD HIS CHILD.
    796 11 A Chinese Bankrupt's Remarkable Story. I HAD TO LIVE." hiMH l>ankrupt named Lye Boon Bg si Urn Malacca firm of (hop Ban 1 ">■«• "made thy remarkable admission Urn Singapore Bankruptcy Court yester.iiternoon that he had sold his child m to support himself. The bankrupt >.. in*;
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    BRITISH MALAYAN TRADE.
    155 11 THE Jl LV 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 192.") and 1026. IMPORTS. (la thousands of dollars) 1925 1926 Jan. to June 407,360 508,944 Inc: 101,584 Jul
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    LEWIS AND PEAT'S REPORT.
    246 11 Singapore. Aug. 12. After UM little tarsi of excitement last week our niariet is quiet. Prices improved at the beginning of the week but the tendency ii dull and sagging. News that a census oi production duiin.^. the six months February -July had been ordered had
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    EAST ASIATIC RUBBER
    97 11 The annual report of the Fast Asiatic Rubber Estates, submitted at the meeting on July 29 m London, showed a profit of £225,61*4 out of which it is proposed to pay a dividend bringing the distribution for the year up to 31 U on the old shares
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    122 11 Mr. B. R. Whitehouse has been appointed to act as District Officer, ISalik Pulau, and Mr. S. E. King at Dindings. Mr. A. Williams becomes Senior District Officer m Province Wellesley. Commissions as Second Lieutenants m the S.S.V.F. Reserve of Officers have been grr.nted to the following: Messrs. C. A.
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    MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 1926. THE I.S.P. DINNER.
    592 11 MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 1926. THE I.S.P. DINNER. AN INTERESTING ACCOUNT. In the Malay Mail of Saturday there appears m the "London Letter" the following chatty account of the I.S.P. dinner. The Third Annual Dinner of the Incorporated Society of Planters of Malaya, was held at Princes' Restaurant on the 16th.
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    203 11 We are sorry to hear that Mr. Beam. Government .Surveyor, has had the misfortune to break his collar-bone as the result of a motor bicycle mishap. 8.X.8. Herald. Among those whc attended the Investiture held at Buckingham Palace, on u!y 13, was the Hon. Mr- J. H. If. Robfoc, C.B.E.
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    YACHTING.
    413 11 Vice-Commodore 1921 Cup. THE FIRST RACE. The race as advertised came off <».. ncay morning m the most flukv of air>. with 'jnly ten boat! taKing part m the contest. We cannot blame owners for not showing more enthusiasm m the competitions now m vogue at the Club, as
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    MALAYA CUP FOOTBALL.
    390 11 SINGAPORE'S ÜBCORD WIN AT MALACCA. Playing their first match m the Malaya Cup Competition against [Malacca S,ngapore had a very easy win at Malacca on Saturday, scoring nine goals a record score for the soccer competition while the home side scored twice. The Kuhu Padang, on which
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    SINGAPORE GOLF CLUB.
    248 12 The Autumn Cup was competed for on Saturday and Sunday, and resulted m a tie between Messrs. \V. McMulian and S. F. Gvy. Seventy-four cards were taken nit and ?bo following were returned. W. McMullan 8(5 12 74 S. F. (luy 92 18 74 L T. Wmkeford
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    S.C.C. TOURNAMENT.
    511 12 Etceteras Win Against Merchants. AN I THILL STIU CiCiLE. In a game crowded with exciting incidents and crowned by a glorious finish the Ktceteras completed their engagements m the S.C.C. Cricket Tournament on Saturday by defeating the Merchants by 28 runs. Having scored ~).s for the loss of
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      CHAPMAN'S LUCKY BORROWED SOVEREIGN.
      226 12 EVEN OUTLOOK. (Our Own Correspondent. Copyright). London, August 15. The attendance at the Oval for the final j test was surprisingly low. Thera was plen- ty of room inside the pround, which is cap--1 abb of holding: about thirty thousand peoI pie, and the queues at
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      THE L.T.A. AND LENGLEN.
      59 12 "WIMBLEDON MOKE PEACEFUL." (Our Own Correspondent.— Copyright) London, August 15. The journal of the Lawn Tennis Association welcomes the decision of Mile. Lenglen to turn professional, and, remarking that Wimbledon will be the more peaceful by reason of her absence, asserts the intention i of the
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      BRITANNIA'S ENGAGEMENTS CANCELLED.
      45 12 BRITANNIA'S ENGAGEMENTS CANCELLED. (Our Own Correspondent Copyright.) London. August 15. The Kind's Yacht, Britannia, which participated prominently m the annual repatta at (/owes recently has cancelled all future engagements. Although she was recently overhauled it is stated that her condition is now worse than before.
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    FOOTBALL.
    208 12 Unruly Crowd at Second Division Match. CHINESE AND MUNICIPALITY DRAW. S.i'.F.A. (D.) 1: Municipality 1. The Chinese B lean and the Municipality drew when they met last evening at the SJLC. end of the Padang. each side scoring a goal. The Municipality scored early m the first half, following
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    A RIVAL CHANNEL SWIM.
    57 12 [Router's Service.] Chicago, Aug. 12. In order to promote channel swimming on this side of the Atlantic, Mr. Wil'iam Wrigley, Junior, has offered Miss Gertrude Ederle $5,009 if she will attempt to swim the channel between Catalina Island and the (alifornian mainland. At the most approachable
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    81 12 The Hon. Mr. W. H. Thorncs of Messrs. Adams and Allan, Penanjr, arrived from Home on Thursday via Marseilles, with Mrs. Thome and will be welcomed back. Mrs. Thome has been away from Penang- for several years. Mr. Thorne, as already stated, has been offered and has accepted a seat
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    AMATEUR RACES.
    1209 12 Saturday's Successful Meeting. INTERESTING SPORT. Fine weather and a good attendance favoured the Polo Club's amateur race meeting on Saturday at the Racecourse. The afternoon provided several hours of interest both for those riding, who had some good racing, and for the public who could enjoy it without
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    SCOTTISH FOOTBALL STARTS.
    103 12 SATURDAY'S LKAGUS RKSII I[Router's Service. London. \uj?. 1 < Loauue football opened m Scotland Saturday, results of mtfcfetf n the I' Division of the S<<»tti>ii Leatru* i>* mv follow: Clyde 2. Ainlrieonic (.v\(knVM'ath 0, AU-ni«< r Dundee 4. IKarts ralkirk 1, Partirk Hamilton 2. Si. Minvr. HilniTiiaii
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    MISS WILLS BEATEN.
    29 12 [Router's Service. 1 v »>w York. Xi 1 In the New Yolk Stall- cLi. semi-final, Mrs. Mallory beat Mi- f Wills by G -ft, o—4, I—2.
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    TILDEN BEATS JOHNSTON.
    46 12 [Reuter's St-rvice] For^t HilU. IflK. I In the annual tournament l,.:v\«<' crn tmd W^stt-rn Stati •>. Tild«-n ln-it .1 I I ton o—3, 4—6, g —L •—L This ii \kt I time the Iwn have met >inre th«- final- the nati<»na! tournament last \«-ai.
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    FIGHT WITH GUNMEN.
    360 13 Two Constables and a Detective Wounded. OKI MAN ARRESTED. >utrajre by < hinese gunmen and Mf rettery during Friday evening, the seriousness of the present r affairs. Judging from the nunino.ting incidents that have taken i Micntly, it appears that these armed BCtofl ds Ml he>itate to
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    PENANG BATHING ACCIDENT.
    342 13 1 1 .m*"<i> Averted by Woman's Coolness. v«rj MM tragedy was averted at the Swimming Club on Thursday, t passenger off the Malwa was res-<l»-owning after ho had gone the last time. The unfortunate "f the experience was a young man t <i -one out to the
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    18 13 •if I.,hn Robertson has been appointed ftbtl of the Education Board for 1926 Mr. A. I\ Robinson, resijrned.
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    JAVA NOTES.
    1578 13 ANOTHER OFFICER KILLED IN ACHEEN. (From Our Own Correspondent Hatavia, Aug. 14. On Thursday a report arrived from Acheen to the effect that seven rebels had surrendered and that there then only remained one to be caught. An hour or so later the Army Council at Bandoeng received
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    SIME, DARBY AND BANKRUPT'S RUBBER.
    119 13 SIME, DARBY AND BANKRUPT'S RUBBER. APPEAL LODGRD AGAINST RECENT COURT DECISION. We understand that an appeal has been lodged on behalf of the Official Assignee ag&inst the decision of Mr. Justice Deane m the recent action "m which, on behalf of a bankrupt named Lee Pang Seng, he sued Messrs
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    28 13 Dr. J. 8. E. Manley, Medical Officer, Souih Kedah, has been transferred from Kulim to Sungei Patani, as acting Medical Officer, Central Kedah, with effect from June 23.
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    67 13 The wedding took place on Thursday at St- George 9 Church, Penan'/, of Mr. Knict Nelson, planter, of Sumatra. and Mis? Klsi:* Dorothy Bricn, daughter of Mr. John Chsiiff Brien of Clapham f'oMimon, London. The Rev. KeppeJ Gamier. nial lain, officiated and Mr- VV. A. *\nd pres d< at the
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    MUNICIPAL ACTIVITIES.
    799 13 1 1 Wa te 1 Distribution. ENSURING PURITY. Having described the sources of pore's future supplies and before proceeding 1 to deal with the methods of distribution, no harm will be done by referring to the care that is taken to ensure the purity of the water. Chemical
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    TELEGRAMS.
    7190 14 [Reuters Service. l Rugby. Aug. 9. Many extraordinary stories that have beer, circulated regarding the death of Loid Kitchener and the sinking of the cruise*' Hampshire are finally cleared up by the publication to-day of an Admiralty White Paper wfcidfc| reproduces at considerable length all the Information procurable on
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    RELIEVING BEACH ROAD CONGESTION.
    241 16 REMOVAL OF MARKET. With a view to relieving the congestion of Beach Road and at the same time providing a parking place for cars the main market m Beach Road will shortly be removed to Tanglin. To take its place a new market of the same
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    SINGAPORE IMPROVEMENT SCHEMES.
    138 16 PERSONNEL OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE. The Committee decided upon by Government to advise m connection with improvement schemes m Singapore has been appointed. The members are Mr. R. J. Farrer, President Municipal Commissioners (Chairman), the Colonial Treasurer (Mr. N. McLean), the Colonial Engineer (Mr. J. W. H.
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    83 16 At Alor Star, on Wednesday, there occurred the death of Mr. J. Samuel, Permanent Way Inspector, F.M.S.R. The deceased, who was about fifty-one years of apre, had about thirteen years service m Malaya. He leaves a wife and son. Mr., Mrs. Holmes-Brown returned to Kuala Lumpur yesterday. It will be
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    FINAL TEST MATCH.
    1138 16 TWO DAYS' PLAY. AUSTRALIA LEADS ON FIRST INNINGS. [Reuter's Service. London, Aug. 14. Extraordinary interest is being displayed m the fifth Test Match, which will be playea out to a finish, the first four having provided no decisive result. Glorious sunshine prevailed at the Oval to-day and
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    SINGAPORE'S TROLLEY 'BUSES.
    146 16 Observation of the running of th<- i trolley 'buses m Singapore goes to rfwn that the new service has been receive! I a satisfactory amount of patrottagt foMI the public during- the tfcf day- tn v has been m use. The method of adveitising the new EJTi
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    76 16 We are informed, says th<- Mala x that there is no foundation for th inf mation, received from a source fetter*!!; liable, that Mr. Bernard Mavv.c!! h th^ firm of Maxwell and Th»rnton. Sir West Rid^rewav. Sir Henry < M.P., Sir James F'.wler, Sir William an Lady Simpson and Mr.
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