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Title Section21 1926-09-08 145 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS, SEPTEMBER 8, 1926. NO. 2.040.21 words
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Article181 1926-09-08 145 I 1 \I»KKS. Sal 146 resting 143 :lii' 14-"> 1 aciKties 146 British Way* 14G S.P.CA. ton 14€ Spain 116 ]M>l X B AND COURT NKWS. i nwanted Partner 149 -t r.S. Sh :>k Board l.'O larder 151 154 ped Armed I: 151 Covrf 1 ~»4 SPORT, p I--181 words
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Article52 1926-09-08 145 September. I BSA 4 3 1 6 Ismaad 13 J ?n.>. 11 V -,'k. llliaiSßll l Is M days 58 inand 1850 T. T. 154 > H«ag«e«sj, demand I P c Dlsihassa, den.and l* 1 Jeniand I L'kok, di-mand %Q -lv.r London 28^ Kr,;:land Kate I P^ c I'52 words
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Article62 1926-09-08 145 ft»of; promotions announced by the dmira.ty i>n August 10 h that of Captain »d 2nd (lass) A. J. B. Stirling, I I*. A.l).< promoted to Rear-Admiral m II M. Fleet, to date August 9. Rear-Ad-Stiriiag is at present m charge of naval tublishments at HonKkonpr. He nanded a destroyef flotilla62 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article119 1926-09-08 145 WEISS: On :ilst Aasjnst at 4:< Seah In Road to Mr. and Mrs. J. B. WeiiM a son. BARMAN-COOMBS. At 2a, College Lane r>— g. on Tuesday August 24th to Mr. and Mrs. C K. Harman>Coombs s -<>n. LOCK FT. At Maternity Hospital Penanjr. 27th August, to Mr. and119 words
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Article47 1926-09-08 145 CORLEY METCALF. Au^r. 7. at St. Pnul's, Knigatsbridge, John Robert Fulton Corley, of the Chartered Bank of Ir:!i:i Australia and China (Hongkong and Banna), t»> Harriette Dorothy, youngesi daughter of the late Captain \V. li. M<*tca]f, of i>(»u«,-la^. 1.0.M., and Mrs. K. B. Metcalf, of Vancouver.47 words
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Obituary67 1926-09-08 145 UPTo.N. At Taiping Hospital on 29th Au^-. Captain V. C. Upton, >on of Dr. 11. C. Upton, Hove. Eagiand. SCOTT. On September Ist, I 1.': 1, at the European Hospital, Batn Gajah, Edith Margaret, <le:irly loved wife of Sydney' David Scott. Borneo Company, Ipoh, aged 2\) years. Ql'IN'X: At67 words
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Article450 1926-09-08 145 Sept. 1 We surmise that a giVat many besides the members themselves were more than ordinarily interested m the questions which Mr. Knocker asked m Commission on Friday regarding the provision of sidewalks and the information those questions elicited. Sidewalks and shade trees are two of the450 words
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Article341 1926-09-08 145 The lasi mail from Home, with adrfcea dated op to Augusi 12th, was delayed and was not delivered m Singapore until Sunday morning. This weekly leaves by ths P. and o. iteamer oa Friday. Mr. Alan Cobham was <lvt i to arrive at Singapore on Monday on341 words
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Article44 1926-09-08 145 During the Somerset v. Lantashiro match on July 22nd at Taunton, G. F. Karle (Somerset)" drove a ball for 6 through a glass pane m the scoring-box window. Later. Tyldesley m hitting a <>, drove the ball through the hole m the window.44 words
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Article215 1926-09-08 145 The news as regards the coal strike position is certainly more promising to-day than it has been for a very long time past. Following the undoubtedly more reasonable attitude of Mr. Cook, the cause of which does not matter to the Nation whose only desire is that British215 words
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Article521 1926-09-08 145 Beptfc The news that Germany ha£ been admitted as a permanent Council i member of the League of Nations cannot be regarded as other than satisfactory if the League is to be i looked to even partially to accomplish the main object of its incorporation, I521 words
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Advertisement115 1926-09-08 145 Sobseriton te ih» M Siasjapotl Free Press" tumiag from Eur»»pe to the Straits hr mail lines, ari- invited to .-.end laaager th« i name of their steamer and a nival ll Singapore Copies will then M.yin at vanous ports of call. Europe trishiasj detailed m Ac can have a copy115 words
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Article203 1926-09-08 146 In connection with our remarks of yesterday regarding the provision of sidewalks m Singapore, it is satisfactory to learn that a definite policy exists for the provision of these m all future lay-outs m the Town. This we cannot help feeling is a really wise policy for although203 words
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Article771 1926-09-08 146 Sept. 3. When, three years ago, Mr. Baldwin, on behalf of the British Government, effected the settlement of our debt to America, the press of that country was emphatic m its praise of Great Britain's action. The immediate decision to meet our obligations was described by papers771 words
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Article604 1926-09-08 146 S P.C.A. A Suggestion. Sept. 4. The Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association is to take up the question of cruelty to animals prevention which was introduced for discussion at the last Municipal Commission meeting. This is satisfactory for we think it will be worth their considering whether work which comes under604 words
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Article554 1926-09-08 146 Sept. There is little doubt that the fear of a split m the Federation has induced the miners' leaders to urge a conference with the owners, to see if some arrangement cannot be arrived at. The split of course is due to the fact that m some areas554 words
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Article500 1926-09-08 146 Sent. 7. The Spanish nation once moiv i> faced with a crisis, latest news t'rom Madrid stating that recent eventhave necessitated the Government taking such drastic action as a ptoclamation of martial l&w, and the instigators of the trouble, the office:* of the Corps of Artillery,500 words
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Article391 1926-09-08 147 Ui<k of Dabbling m Spiritualism. intensive investigation int > the early tOOM of mental disorder has been carat by MOM than twenty eminent speI, with thii object of providing doctors the c untry with knowledge which nable them to diagnose approaching in- its earliest forms. v'.r391 words
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Article104 1926-09-08 147 I -ensati'in was caused m Vienna Hi fi;- mi ami louds of smoke were seen •<>m the celebrated Town Hall. All ire -engines m the city dashed to the 1 nly to find that the affair was a film ml <>f which the promoters had forgotten let104 words
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LOCAL WIRES.
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Article89 1926-09-08 147 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Aug. 31. In the Supreme Court, before Mr. Justice Brown, the suit was commenced of Messrs. P. K. Shakkari Rowther and Company versus the Straits Steamship Company. Plaintiffs claim $6,300 damages for the loss of a tongkang which was sunk m89 words
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Article47 1926-09-08 147 (From Our Own Correspondent). I'enang, Aug. 31. The liukit Mertajam Rice Mill Company, m voluntary liquidation, was wound up at a meeting held to-day. Mr. F. Baker, the liquidator, presiding, proposed the usual resolutions, Mr. R. P. Phillips seconded and they were carried unanimously.47 words
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Article72 1926-09-08 147 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh. Au4. 31. Taiping society is much grieved to hear of the sudden illness and death, which occurred m the Taiping Hospital on Sunday night, of Mi. V. C. Upton, manager of Laurierdale Estate, Matang. Mr. Upton was for many years prominent72 words
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Article108 1926-09-08 147 (From Our Own Correspondent). l'enang, Aug. 31. In the final of the Singles for the lawn tennis championships Mano beat Pinckney 6 B, 6 2, C»— 4, after a thrilling panic which was witnessed by a large crowd at the Penang Cricket Club. Pinckney won the first108 words
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Article62 1926-09-08 147 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. I. Pih Ah Sun, a Teochew, was to-day sentenced to six months rigorous imprisonment as a consequence of the theft of two pairs of gold bangles, a gold wristlet watch and a gold and brilliant ring, the total value being 185 dollars,62 words
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Article31 1926-09-08 147 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, Sept. 2. The death occurred at Batu Gajah Hospital yesterday of Mrs. Sydney D. Scott, wife of an assistant m the Borneo Company.31 words
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Article58 1926-09-08 147 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Sept. 2. The Supreme Court case m which Messrs. P. K. Shakarai and Company are suing the Straits Steamship Company for $6,800 m respect of a tongkang alleged to have been sunk m the Kedah river by the s.s. Sitiawan on April58 words
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Article71 1926-09-08 147 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ptnang, Sep. 3. His Excellency the Governor Sir Laurence Guillemard is expected to arrive on Sunday morning per Sea Belle, proceeding Penang Hill to recuperate after operation m Kuala Lumpur. Two Chinese dressed m black arrested m Ansr.n Road at 11.40 last night and71 words
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Article83 1926-09-08 147 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. 6. In the Supreme Court Mr. Justice Brown, m giving judgment m the case of Shakkarai Rowther and Company vs. the Straits Steamship Company, for the loss of a tongkang m collision with the Sitiawan on April 18 m the Kedah83 words
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Article231 1926-09-08 147 Perak's Victory on Flooded Ground. REMARKABLE GAME AT IPOH. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Sept. 6. The final of the northern section of the Malaya Cup competition, played here on Satuiday, resulted m Perak defeating Salangor by two K'jals to one. Extraordinary football characterised the match. Rain231 words
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Article90 1926-09-08 147 The Ladies' Spoon competition (Bogey) was played yesterday afternoon and resulted m a win for Miss E. Howes Roberts. Thirty-six cards were taken out, and the following were returned. Miss Roberts 9 2 Up Miss Campbell 111 Mrs. Harrison 10 All Square. Mrs. Turner 12 1 Down90 words
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Article184 1926-09-08 147 The result of Sunday's match between Garrison Golf Club and Keppel Golf Club was a win by Garrison Golf Club. The scores were as below, Garrison players mentioned first: F. A. Morrell and C. N. Bennett 1 vs. G. W- A. Trimmer and N. E. Bath 0.184 words
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Article159 1926-09-08 147 Mr. Shaw Gives all his Thanks to Germany. "As you well know, we are a barbarous nation m matters of culture," states Mr. George Bernard Shaw m reply to seventieth birthday congratulations from Dr. Stresemann. the German Foreign Minister. 'The sole notice taken on my seventieth birthday by159 words
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Article74 1926-09-08 147 A judjre m the Dublin Hitfh Court held that a letter written on October 6, 1915, from the Dardanelles by the late Dr. G. Powell, R.A.M.C., to his sister leaving her all his property was a good and valid will The letter contained a reference to74 words
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Article453 1926-09-08 147 Accommodation Far Too Inadequate. NO FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR IMPROVEMENT. "Finance!" This is the reply of those responsible for the voluntary schools throughout the country to Lord Eustace Percy's appeal, made m the House of Commons, for the preparation of programmes to obviate the steadily increasing453 words
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Article190 1926-09-08 147 "BURNT SIENNA" FOR COLOURING. Arsenic m apples is not the only food danger that has threatened the public. The poison has now been discovered m "chocolate rock." The Middlesex county analyst reveals m his report what he describes as "an interesting and not unimportant discovery" the190 words
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Article142 1926-09-08 147 Apparently there is no hope for the earlydeath of the threepenny-bit. It is a horrid little toad, which nearly all of us detest, and those of us who have sufficient spirit generally ask, when it is tendered us. for the equivalent m honest cappers. But authority142 words
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Article456 1926-09-08 148 Established Theories m the Melting Pot. MEDICAL RESEARCH RESULTS. Several well-established theories m regard to child welfare are thrown into the melting-pot by a report issued by the Medical Research Council on the Poverty, Nutrition, and Growth (H.M. Stationery Office). This fa admittedly a poineer investigation, and the456 words
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Article200 1926-09-08 148 A Widow's Vengeance. The Parit Buntar correspondent <?f the Malay Mail writes. Since Malim Besar. a prominent Malay, wai killed >n the 28th ult. by a crocodile m the Krian river, there has been regular hunt near tfct spot where the tragedy took place. More than200 words
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Article115 1926-09-08 148 THEN MOVED INTACT ON HOLLERS. Tht Kind's Cafe at Xorthwich has been lifted eight feet six inches, and moved a distance of more than forty feet, without a pane of glass being broken, a slate reni ved, or a door twisted. The operation was carried115 words
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Article624 1926-09-08 148 The Old Routine. THE SUCCESS OF FAIRS. One of the greatest obstacles m the way of trade recovery m this country is the British business man's, conservatism. It is innate conservatism which leads him to keep to the old routine m business, to go on624 words
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Article216 1926-09-08 148 It is rather curious, by the way, that m these days, when every cigarette manufacturer is desperately seeking for some distinctive feature to advertise, it has not occurred to any English manufacturer to turn out the standard cigarettes of Virginian tobacco with cardboard mouthpieces m the Russian style, I216 words
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Article465 1926-09-08 148 Care of Children the Difficulty. VIEWS OF 6 RACES. Amsterdam. The question of how a woman can marry and still keep her career came before members of the conference of the International Federation of University Women at the Colonial Institute. Final discussion had to be465 words
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Article266 1926-09-08 148 Owners of anything new like to use it and take a pride m showing- it off to their friends a little touch of human nature. No sooner is a new motorcycle out of its crate than one feels impelled to run up to see a pal266 words
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Article53 1926-09-08 148 Mr. W. H. Thorne will leave Penanj? on November 30 to take his seat on the Supreme Court Bench. It has not yet been decided whether he will be appointed to the Straits or the F.M.S. judiciary but rumour favours Seremban as the opening scene of the future Mr. JusticeEx - 53 words
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Article519 1926-09-08 148 Ten Courses of Wonderful Foods. ORIENTAL HOSITI \Un When you arrive at an Arabs h«,u dinner you are shown into a large with couches (of the Arab type, which wooden and high) ranged round th«Rugs, usually Beluchis, are thmv., these, and one sits519 words
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Article199 1926-09-08 148 London Assistants off to New York. Fifty shop assistants and departmen heads from Selfridge's sailed from Southampton m the Cunard liner Tuscania 1 New York to see how their cousins m American stores deal with bargain hunters They are anxious to know, for instance. ifEx - 199 words
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Article74 1926-09-08 148 Mussolini Orders One Fashion for All Rome. Aug. A committee under the presidency Queen of Italy, and consisting of the leadi women of the land, has been formed at request of Signer Mussolini for the pur of designing a national dross :in<\ standan ing74 words
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Article652 1926-09-08 149 L, Birse has been app inted an Registrar. Johore, and Mr. P. v n Exetai Officer. r'ergu.-'.n-Davie's resignation BHriHfaa ii the Johorc Volunteer -n accepted. Th« 1 < ;md Mrs. T). p. Coole hay- sailed I triei for mission work under th« M. K. Church at652 words
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Article82 1926-09-08 149 hi-t shop keeper was yesterday need t<» three months rigorous impri- -ni: 'i-nt for being m fraudulant possession a number of motor car radiator bulbs, and reeds, one of the having been identified as the pry of the Hon'ble Mr. S. Q. Wong. The accused, who keeps82 words
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Article608 1926-09-08 149 Vice-Commodore 1921 Cup. THE FINAL RACE. This final rate cama orf on Sunday m >vning, eleven boota turning out, and the outcome was a tie between Ella-Dorothy and Polly 11, wh > will sail off at the weekend for possession of tho priz?. In very variable and light airs608 words
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159 1926-09-08 149 In the August professional examination the following was the pass list. Final Examination For the Diploma of LJU:-41. W, Ahin, D. Mclntyre, C. J. Oliveiro. Ooi Ken<r Seßff, Tan Joo Cheng. Pass In Medicine only: W. S. Poulk-r. Pass m Medicine and Midwifery only:159 words
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Article65 1926-09-08 149 Those who remember Mr. Lan Greiu, M.C, at one time of Ayleslmry and Nutter. Ipoh. will be interested m a picture m the Sunday Pictorial showing Mr. Grtig Mi his bride, Miss Ailsa Maelean, leaving the church of St. Mary Abbots, Kensington, after their marriage on July 31, says the65 words
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Article1105 1926-09-08 149 Possibly the most intriguing point about the forthcoming race meeting is whether the Java candidates are goins to repeat the raid they carried out some while ago, when Royal Maggie and Theiasocrete carried all before them. That was almost exactly two years back now and -it ii lather1,105 words
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Article571 1926-09-08 149 The price of tin ha? registered a "urther appreciation of £3. per ton during tiio week, but the share market ha.- been listtnctly Piratic and quotations generally shew a small decline, particularly m Sterling! owing possibly to the heavy arrival of scrip from London and Australia. Rubber571 words
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Article201 1926-09-08 149 N# Tn£, a former partner m a partnership which carried on a fruit business, was plaintiff before the Chief Ju.-tice, Sir William Miuison, yesterday morning 1 He brought an action against one 'jf his former partners claiming an account The defence was that the partnership had been201 words
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1045 1926-09-08 150 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1926. MR. JOSEPH. The secret of a contented life is to possess the art of balancing— and I have always been able to feel that Mr. Joseph balanced the misfortune of my burglary. To go back to the beginning, there is no doubt that Mrs. Hobbs was1,045 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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358 1926-09-08 150 Thus the season virtually comes to a close (only three County matches remain to be played) to the accompaniment of scores which are more m keeping with the hard wickets of Australia, eight matches producing just over seven thousand runs. Macaulay's fine bowling at Swansea,358 words
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Article80 1926-09-08 150 [Reuter's Service. London. Aug. 31. In the presence of a small attendance the match between the Australians and Sussex was resumed at Brighton to-day, fine weather prevailing when the tourists continued their innings on a good wicket. They declared at 153 for 4 (Macartney 65). Sussex80 words
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69 1926-09-08 150 The Selangor State Malays the Sultan Suleiman Clvb having won outright the silver cup presented by H. H. the Sultan of Perak m the exhibition inter-State series last year, carried away the beautiful Gold Cup, presented jointly by the four Rulers of the F.M.S., on Monday69 words
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Article15 1926-09-08 150 [Router's Service.] London, Aug. 31. Lancashire has won the County Cricket Championship.15 words
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47 1926-09-08 150 [Router's Service.] London, September 2. Kain fell at Folkestone to-day and only twenty minutes play was possible m the match between the Australians and an England XL England carried their score of 38 for 1 to 57 without further loss before play terminated.47 words
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Article23 1926-09-08 150 In the hockey match played on Thursday between the f .M.C.A. and Indian Associations, the V.M.C.A. won by 5 goals to nil.23 words
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Article1684 1926-09-08 150 California Conquers Sardine Trade. FISHING METHODS. The current annual report on the Fisheries Department is not so interesting as it may reasonably hoped that the next will be because it does not include the results of the Tongkol trawling scheme, but there is much that will repay reading.1,684 words
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91 1926-09-08 150 The hearing of the action brought by Messrs Boasson and Van Overzee, a l»utt h firm whose head offices are m Amsterdam, against the United States Shipping B<>ar<l Emergency Fleet Corporation, claiming $11,005 damages for alleged breach of a contract to ship a quantity of91 words
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Article71 1926-09-08 151 Rubbers Quietly Confident. TIN ACTIVE. r m Our Own 01 respondent). London. Sept 1. i llhwTV BCthrv a> a result of a i. --t advance m the price of the metal. hai..~ an quietly firm but the t I trading is nesrlipible. In the market there is71 words
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Article139 1926-09-08 151 BONDS TO VALUE OF KS. 400.000 RECOVERED. ISombay. Aug. 2i). OHM aj Llewellyn Kvans, ex- ita-.t, Hongkong and Shanghai < ration, on a charge of criieach <»i trust m respect of Govern- CUritiea valued at over R>- lakhs I (or ".jr >n AujL r u>t 2& BgEx - 139 words
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Article75 1926-09-08 151 [Router's Service.] London. Aug. 30. twelve thousand spectators i\ when the match between the Aus- Sussex was resumed m uloriou< n, the tourists continuBniasa on good wicket. Tlk*v .117. Bardsley contributing lIS*. three wickets for M, A. E. EL 1 f»>:ir t< *i~. and Cox three for75 words
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Article135 1926-09-08 151 < w;t made by Mr. Bull. Second Magistrate, yesterday, to a statement made Sir, !i- A. Brown at the meeting of the l] Commissioners, regarding cruelty locks, SfagistFjati m his remarks, was heard that all cases of cruelty were de- .v dealt with. The cases which were135 words
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Article84 1926-09-08 151 iiandicap Tournament. present position m the above is as ClaßS Games r> int.-. Average ffefauur ■> i ♦*> \h Chian 4 8 S3 4.12 Ram} 20 J8 -i.40 an 1 23 > a si :-s wi a li ">t 2.7 i v. a M S8 tJM 184 words
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Article101 1926-09-08 151 a !fbration yesterday of the anniver>f the Qiut-n of Holland's birthday by cml Dutch community, took the usual A larga number of guests, including tathrtl of all the leading firms, at--1 the reception held m the offices of < «.nsul General yesterday morning. anous consular representatives101 words
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758 1926-09-08 151 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1926 SWIMMING CLUB CARNIVAL. Eminently Successful Function. GOLDMAN WINS GOVERNORS CUP. Uncustomed gaiety animated the Swimming Club yesterday afternoon and evening and, despite a brief but untimely storm v*hieh interrupted the interesting progiamme of aquatic events, gave to this almost exclusively masculine resort a very delightful appearance758 words
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Article103 1926-09-08 151 Mr. L K. Wheeler, Assistant Inspector of Schools, Lower I'erak, and District Commissioner, Boy Scouts' Association, Perak, is understood to be shortly going on transfer to Malacca, says the Times of Malaya. Mr. Low (Jek Seng, who has been staying m Singapore since December last year, is to revisit BangkokBangkok Times - 103 words
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Article515 1926-09-08 151 Accused Committed For Trial. STORY OF THE SHOOTING. During the preliminary enquiry into the Xeil Road murder case before the Third Police Magistrate yesterday, Dr. (Miss) Hannah Tan described a conversation she had with a man who, it is alleged, shortly after shot dead her brother. The accused515 words
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Article292 1926-09-08 151 The following is the directors' report to the shareholders to be presented at the annual meeting on Sept. 15th, at Malacca. The net profit for the year after deducting; directors' fees, depreciation on buildings etc. amounted to $68,728.08; balance brought forward $7,726.55; giving a total of $76,455.23;292 words
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Article36 1926-09-08 151 The Rev. G. T. Shetliffe writes very cheerily from Adelaide. He^ thinks the Australian winter has consummated the pood work of the doctors, and bbpefl to Arrive back m the Gordon on September 21st.- Cathedral paperCathedral Paper - 36 words
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Article168 1926-09-08 151 AUGUST STATISTICS. The following is the statement of quantity and value of rubber exported during August. Totid 34,624.66 27.753.2S 244,9Cr,.80 197,179.09 Net Increase 47.757.71 Tons. Value G492,0G0,000; a-ainst $374,056,300. The quantity of Latex exported during the month of August amounted to 87,125 gallons against 1,670,850 gallons. The168 words
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Article232 1926-09-08 151 Singapore, Sept. 2. Puces show practically no change since our last report. The market has been fairly active and during the week there was a more bullish feeling, with bears covering. However, the improvement was not maintained, the market being inclined to sag. Reports from America232 words
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Article148 1926-09-08 151 Singapore, .Sept. 2. Since our last report the market has been quietly steady with the price of Spot Sheet ranging between 6G l 2 and 68%. Both the London and New York markets this morning show a slight decline, the former is quoted at la 7%d. and the148 words
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Article109 1926-09-08 151 His Highness the Sultan < f Dohm has been pleased to make the following appointments m the office of the most esteemed family order with effect as from 17ch September, 192<i: The Kon'ble Y. M. I'ngku Abdul Aziz bin Abdul MajH. 0.X., to be Chancellor of the Order,109 words
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Article109 1926-09-08 151 The Chinese clerk who wai n charge of the Government Retail Shop ai Pulau Tekong and who was charged with theft of ever $1,000 m. cash and a larire quantity of chandu. was yesterday sentenced to three months rigorous imprisonment on the charge m respect of the109 words
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Article33 1926-09-08 151 Paymaster Commander A. F. B. Livesay, li.X. (retired), who was until rerently secretary of the Ipoh Club, ha^ joined the staff of Messrs. Alexander, Taylor and Co., Ltd.,. stock and share brokers.— ExEx - 33 words
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Article103 1926-09-08 152 MR. COBH AM DUE ON MONDAY. Informa.i-n has been received that Mr. Alan Cohham is expected to arrive at Singapore about 2 p.m. on Monday, September Oth on his homeward flight and will probably continue his flight to Penang the MUM day. It will l,e seen, therefore, that Cobham is103 words
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Article750 1926-09-08 152 Mr. T. B. Cocker has been appointed to act as Deputy Registrar, Supreme Court, Singapore, and to be Sheriff for the Settlement of Singapore. Mr. F- G. Stevens has been appointed a member of the committee for the management of the Raffles Museum and Library, viceCathedral Paper - 750 words
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Article1441 1926-09-08 152 EVER CHANGING SINGAPORE. (B.S.K. and G.C.1.) Part IV. [Note. Inche Abdullah bin Kadir. the Munshi, who lived m the days of Sir Stamford Raffles was, throughout part of his career, m close contact with the English Officers m his capacity as teacher of the Malay language.1,441 words
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Article180 1926-09-08 152 Smoke-House and Stores Razed. The Kuala Lumpur Fire Brigade received a call from Batu Caws estate, Kepong. eight miles distant from Kuala Lumpur, a> about 1.30 a.m. on the 28th ult. The mess age stated that the smoke-house and rubber store were ablaze. InM.M. - 180 words
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Article94 1926-09-08 152 VERY SHORT STAY AT SIMiAPOIiK. Mr. R. Johnstone. the President of Ex-Services Flying Association of pore, yesterday received a cable from Alan Cobham, who stated that he h<>pc«i arrive at Singapore on Monday betwe< p.m. and 2 p.m. His intention is to refuel here and94 words
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Article27 1926-09-08 152 Half the articles which adorned the F.M Rubber Propaganda Committee's exhibit the recent Malayan Exhibition wore stolen This necessitated the stall beinjr closed down early on Monday.27 words
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Article1262 1926-09-08 153 NY ALAS RUBBER ESTATES. Acquisition Of Meriang. ♦REATLY INCREASED PROFITS. annual meeting of Nyalas Rubber LMted, was held at French Bank •r >< «ntoy. The Chairman, Mr. 9*fl Hin. resided and there were also n\ Messrs. Lee Chim Tuan, Tan Chong X (uirect .r- >. C. J. Stephen and C.1,262 words
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Article172 1926-09-08 153 THREE BUILDINGS RAZED. A fire causing damage to the extent of $10,000 occurred recently on Cromlix Rubber estate situated at the 6 X 2 mile, Puchongrd., when a smoke-house and two rubber stores were burnt to the ground, says the Malay Mail. The Kuala Lumpur Fire Brigade172 words
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Article120 1926-09-08 153 STOPPING A CHINESE WAYANG. As a result >f having been mobbed by Chinese coolies at Tanjong Pagar on Thursday evening. Inspector Swyney of the S.H.B. police is at present an inmate at the General Hospital. He is expected tj bu out m a few days time. With Inspector120 words
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Article46 1926-09-08 153 Having first written a last message requesting that his friends be informed of his death, a Chinese hanged himself m the public lavatory m Eu Tong Sen Street on Thursday. He was described as an employee of Chop Tong Chan, South Bridge Road.46 words
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Article987 1926-09-08 153 Quicquid agmit homines noxtri est farruy ifcilelfi. Juvenal. The latest contribution to that invaluable Society Guide entitled "Things which might have been expressed differently" has, the Topicist understands, been made by the gentleman who. m the Pageant tent, greeted the wrong lady, and wished the whole987 words
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Article539 1926-09-08 153 WALLEY AND DANO DRAW. Pablo Dano retained the Orient Flyweight title, the referee announcing a draw at the end of the best and cleanest scrap seen for a long time at Happy Valley last night. Walley was first to take his seat m the ling. Both were received with539 words
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Article101 1926-09-08 153 YESTERDAY'S AT-HOME. There was a larpe attendance at the Club at-home yesterday afternoon when the Open Mixed Doubles final was played. Sinclair and Miss Griffith-Jones beat Falkner and Mrs. Wurtzburg, :3— 6. 6—3, 6—3. The complete list of prise-winners is as follows: A. Class Mixed Doubles Handicap.101 words
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Article549 1926-09-08 154 Employee of John Little's Charged. <Jl KSTION OF "INFORM at'^N RECEIVED.' Mr. P. A. F. David. District Judj;^, yest< I'lay presided over a court whkb resem--bled a goods sto:v. Sill: garment, shoes, BCeftvties, and various other articles, m- j eluding two largo travelling trunks, were I displayed before549 words
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Article71 1926-09-08 154 The preliminary enquiry into charges of armed robbery preferred against three Canlowest youths was continued m the Police Courts yesterday. It is alleged that the three accused held up a Cantonese who was proceeding along Selat Road m a riki-ha, and having threatened him with knives, took71 words
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Article34 1926-09-08 154 TILDEN 'S LATEST VICTORY. [Reuter's Service. I I'.rookhn. Sopt. 2. In the sei.i: finals of the national doubles championship, Tilden and Chapin beat Johnston and Chandler o—3,0 3, 6, 2 0 6— i. o—4.34 words
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Article77 1926-09-08 154 Scr.»n«l- Lieutenant (acting Captain) R. I>. Hume, M reverts to his substantive rank on ettting to command the Eurasian Company, I\ and P.W. Volunteer Corps. The resignation of Lieutenant J. Blake's commission m the S.B.V.F. has been accepted. The engagement is announced, and th« marriage will shortly take place, between77 words
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Article380 1926-09-08 154 Malayan Wireless Committee's Recommendations. ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT. The following recommendations of the Malayan Wireless Committee regarding Broadcasting have been accepted by the Government and are published for general information. (h No Broadcasting Licence will be issued until the expiration of three months from tha date of the publication380 words
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Article221 1926-09-08 154 The following is the ninth annual report of the directors to the shareholder;- t3 be presented at the annual meeting on Sept. th at Derrick A Co's office*. The profit for the year subject to directors' fees and manager's commission is $205,757.46, to which has to be added221 words
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Article121 1926-09-08 154 The P.uke's, champions of th 3 Singapore League, played three matches m the course ©f their Java tour, winning two jf them and being: once defeated. The reverse was encountered at the hands of The Sourabaya Association team, which included several of the players who to:>k121 words
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Article866 1926-09-08 154 Illegal Seizure Of Motor Accessories. MOTOR COMPANY'S AFFAIRS. The seizure by Messrs. E. R. Vick and Co. of a quantity of motor accessories deposited by the Anglo-Chinese Motor Co. with a Chinese named Seah Eng Tin, who had advanced over $17,000 to the bankrupt fiim was declared to866 words
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Article761 1926-09-08 154 Single Blessedness and Its N9:> Enemies. "MILLICENT JELLBOYS. The other day an enthusiastic rosan^'i dropped m on me for a chat, and after the manner of his kind made straight f>r th< mantelpiece where our Rose, lik- the M m the song, was blooming alone. i761 words
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433 1926-09-08 155 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1926. PRAI IDEA CONDEMNED. Imperial Shipping Report. Of the port investigations by the ial -nipping committee was that on 1 :ai, concerning which the commission 'A noteworthy example of the ex- nlituit of a large sum of money upon v» lopment without adequate prelimiinquiry as to the433 words
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Article320 1926-09-08 155 Mr K. Foster Lee, headmaster of the v.-rnnunt English School, Tapah, has Transferred to the tutorial staff of IftdtflN School, Ipoh. i Honble Mr. A. i>. Haynes, British >»r, Kedah. leaves Alor Star for ifeuiff, the l.")th instant. Mr. T. W. •>n will arrive by car on the following Ihe320 words
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Article2113 1926-09-08 155 Successful First Day. MR. DICKS BAD LICK Saturday afternoon proved fine on the whole although a sharp shower at one time drove people to shelter at the Racecourse and interfered to some slight extent with the pleasure of the afternoon. On the whole it was however, a2,113 words
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Article136 1926-09-08 155 The September Bo^ey coin petition was played on Saturday and Sunday and resulted m a win for Mr. H. R. S- Law. Fifty-three cars were taker. <>ut, and the following were returned: The ball sweep was divided by Messrs. Rutley, Lee and Atkin Berry on Saturday, and136 words
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112 1926-09-08 155 H. E. Jonkheer A. C. D. de Graeif. who succeeds H. E. Dirk Fock as Governor-Gene-ral of the Dutch East Indies, arrived at Singapore on Saturday morning on board the Dutch steamer Grotius. He was met here by the Dutch Consul-General (Mr. B. Kleyn Molekamp), and112 words
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Article39 1926-09-08 155 The Fire Brigade received a call to 132 South Bridge Road yesterday evening and had to deal with a small fire which originated as the result of an electric wire fusing. The flames were put out without any difficulty.39 words
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Article1178 1926-09-08 156 The Intimate Diary of a Lady of Travel. i August 11. Wei!, last night after all the excitements e.i seeing the gap Dolly and I went to tea early, and it was only by making a very great effort that I managed to write up my diary1,178 words
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Article295 1926-09-08 156 SC.C. II vs. INDIAN ASSOCIATION. Playing on the Psvdang on Saturday afternoon the S.C.C. second eleven easily accounted for the Indian Association. The visitars batted fii si and were all out for 57. A sharp shower caused an interruption at 3.10 but a resumption was possible at 3 JO.295 words
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Article264 1926-09-08 156 The S.C.C. II concluded the season with a handsome win over the Royal Engineers at Pulau Brani yesterday. The R.E's batted fust but could make but little headway against the varied Club attack, Riches andLewifl bowling particularly well. The S.C.C. inninus went none too well until264 words
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Article152 1926-09-08 156 The Bukit Mertajam Rice Mill Company, m voluntary liquidation, was wound up at a meeting* held m Penang on Monday. Mr. F. Baker, the liquidator, presiding, proposed the usual resolutions. Mr. R. P. Phillips seconded and they were carried unanimously. Deaths to th£ number of 246 occurred m Singapore during152 words
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Article1285 1926-09-08 156 Tragedy On Board The Slamat. (From Our Own Correspondent). Batavia, Aug. 28. On arrival m Tandjong Priok yesterday further news was obtained of the tiagic incident on board the Slamat just after the ship had left Colombo on the 21st. inst. The victim was v certain Miss Groen1,285 words
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Article194 1926-09-08 156 JAPANESE NE WS. Tin and Rubtxr (Ju^U lions. (By wwuiety of the Naayv Nld Niihi Shimbunsi Tokio, Sept. Tin, Banka. was MUMteiMi a! to-day's market, while rubber f.a.o. was transacted at Y0.83. Polish Flier to Japan. The Polish aeroplane which i< I Japan arrived at Phyonpyan, Kcii.i. morning and i>194 words
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Article80 1926-09-08 156 When a nine-foot shark «M ashore at Zara, m Dalmatia. the ff>Ho\\ ir were found m its stomach: A poat's h< a tin of condensed milk, a metal itfatv case with ten cigarettes, a pair of women shoes, a box of matches, some ro|*\ > nl80 words
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Article94 1926-09-08 157 DEPORTED CHINESE ATTACK. \KSIIIP SENT AS ESCORT. (From O-;r Own Correspondent). Hongkong, Sept. 6. l<:uned here that an attempt at ha> been made on board the British ler Talamba, which is carrying m I to China. nstivrat«»rs of the plot were Chinese I u<i characters who94 words
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Article141 1926-09-08 157 I m men this morning. graphic information that Mr. Alan w.uld arrive at Singapore at 9 morning was received from t«l at 7 p.m. yesterday. earlier n< ws that he had left Batavia II a.m. and would arrive at Singapore :> p.m. yesterday attracted a large ■I141 words
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Article440 1926-09-08 157 R. A. REUNION DINNER. ENJGYABLI FUNCTION LAST NIGHT. m Mali wa> practically denuded of rison last night, the bulk of the Gunnormally on duty there participating the ver\ enjoyable proceedings at the g Hotel, where the second Reunion »mm r of the Royal Artillery Association vai held, the occasion also440 words
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Article47 1926-09-08 157 The Fire Brigade received a call to X: MpWf Suku just ho fore nine o'clock last nijrht. The engines located the fire m rather •iangerous surroundings, well off the road, »»ut the flames were easily subdued without my considerable damage. The house was ;t *rn»!l chnrcoiil "tore.47 words
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Article2370 1926-09-08 157 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th 1926. H. K. the Governor's Deputy (Mr. Hayes Marriott C.M.G.) His Excellency the General Officer Commanding the Troops, Malaya Major-General Sir Theodore Fraser, X.C.8., C.5.1., C.M.G.) The Hon'ble the Resident Councillor, Penan? I Mr. Ralph Scott). The Hon'ble the Attorney General (Mr. M. H. Whitley).2,370 words
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Article88 1926-09-08 157 CHINESE SWIMMING C LUB. The following is the result of the quarter mile race held at the Chinese Swimming Ciub on Sunday:— l Ng Mong Guan (scratch) 5 mins. 51 15 sees., 2 Lee Fong Lim (lm. 205.), 3 Chia Pah Chonj? (305.). At water polo Poh Chong's team was88 words
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Article2536 1926-09-08 158 Chinese Council Member's Suggestions. DIFFKT LTIES OF THE POLICE. The recent prevalence of violent crime m Singapore and the desirability of making adequate rewards to members of the public who assist the police, were the subject of a speech by Song Ong Siang on the motion for2,536 words
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Article121 1926-09-08 158 The Harbour Board have arrested the Chinese who, it is alleged, assaulted Inspector Swyney during the closing down of an unlicenced wayang at Tanjong Pagar recently. The accused was charged m the Police Courts yesterday with causing grievous hurt to a public servant, and remanded. Inspector Swyney is expectod to121 words
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Article6693 1926-09-08 158 FReuter's Service. l London, Auir. The miners' executive sat for t\\ and a half and decided to call a fefef conference on Thursday. Reuter stands that important developm pending and the Federation will makdefinite move m the course of the end the deadlock and enter into nejrotia for a6,693 words
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Article90 1926-09-08 160 PENANG EX-SERVICES ASSOCIATION. (From Our Own Correspondent IVnanu. Sepi The lVnaiiii fc ggtllMi As inaugural dinner was held m the n< queting room of the E. and 0 H Saturday when over fifty were Major Jensen, who pn^ided pru|.«,-. ■>•. Kinp," and Mr. Scarborough proposed (iuc-sts" to which Mi. Heielonl90 words
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Article41 1926-09-08 160 A PERJU RER FINED. (From Our Own Correspondent Tenant. S« |>» A Tamil harbor named Dorai-amy fined $25 by Mr. BtMMtt m tho ptHs for giving false evidence and MM to pay $25 compensation to an whom he had previously thai theft.41 words