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Title Section20 1926-09-15 1 THE Singapore Free Press MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. fHIRD SERIES THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS, SEPTEMBER 15, 1926. NO. 2041.20 words
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Article302 1926-09-15 1 i _dk;;s. Still the Coal Strike 191 Toun Playing Fields 101 Harbour Board Charges IG2 The china Problem 162 I OI ICE AND COURT NEWS. Th Ki ilea 166, 107. IG J, 170 ship's Late Arrival icr. Bankruptcy Court 169 S.C.C, Cricket Tournament 165 Sr. Leger Result 166302 words
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Article163 1926-09-15 1 Riee, Siam Glutinous No. 1 360 Rice! Anam No. 1 280 Rice, Arum No. 2 250 Rice, Siam Broken CI for export 235 < oeonuta, per thousand 85.00 Sago Roar 5.80 ''•'voi s Imperial Brilliant per 2 tins 4.40 Sylvan Arrow per 2 tins 4.00 rifler per 2 tinsLord Dewar - 163 words
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Article228 1926-09-15 1 GARDNER. On Sunday, September sth, 1926, at Syen Road Numhg Home. Kuala Lumpur, tf* Freda, wife of C.W.B. Gardner, Solangor River Estate, a daughter. UPTON. At the General Hospital, Peaang, on September I, 1929, to Mr. and Mrs. S. Upton, of Cape Bungalow, Telok Tikus, a son. McVEAGH.228 words
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Article337 1926-09-15 1 The mail from home brought advices up to August 20th. This weekly leaves by the 8.1. steamer to-day. There is a fairly heavy calendar at the Singapore Assizes, which have opened in the Supreme Court. llr. Alan Cobham at rived at Singapore last week on his return337 words
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Article68 1926-09-15 1 September 13. Bank 4 m.s. 2!4 3-16 Bank demand 2 3 13-16 Private credits 3 m.s. 2 4 'i New York, demand 56 1 4 Credits 90 days 58 France, demand 187S India, T. T. 154% Hongkong, demand 4 p.e. Dis. Yokohama, demand 116 1 -o Java, demand 14068 words
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Article580 1926-09-15 1 Sept. 8. We imagine that the most fervent upholder of capitalism against labour, must be beginning at last to realise that the owners, despite their presumably better education, experience and morals, are showing up pretty badly in the coal dispute. Having first of all jockeyed the580 words
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Article706 1926-09-15 1 An article in a recent issue of the Nineteenth Century calls attention to the growing interest which is being shown by urban authorities in the need for providing playing fields. This ii one of the matters in which the general campaign for ensuring a hcalihy nation has706 words
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Article826 1926-09-15 2 Sept. 10. The summarised report of the Committee appointed by the Government to investigate the matter of the charges of the Singapore and Penang Harbour Boards, is remarkable mainly for two things, the first of which fc that practically no case was *nade out against the Board's826 words
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Article672 1926-09-15 2 The situation in China is steadily grow ing worse as far as complications between ourselves and the various sectional parties in that country are concerned. Careful handling will be required, especially as there are influences at work at Home which are trying to stampede the Government into672 words
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Article1035 1926-09-15 2 Sept. 14. A preliminary analysis of Sir George Maxwell's article on the subject of devolution leaves the impression that the only part of the policy for which Sir Laurence can claim authorship is that referring to the possible diminishing of the authority of the Chief1,035 words
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Article430 1926-09-15 3 following il the sixteenth report of I rectori to the sharholdera to be pitted to the annual meeting on Sept 20th at noon at Messrs. Harrisons, Barker Co Ltd. A/t< i making due provision for depreciathe net profit for the period amounts to 7,773.36. Adding this to430 words
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Article164 1926-09-15 3 d"ath has occurred under cheums;<n.<v which point to suicide, of a wellnown local businessman, Mr. W r H. Dop. Vt about 7 o'clock on Sunday evening, the Red's body was found hanging from doorway in a room over the Amalgamated Motor garage in Orchard Road. The Mr.164 words
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Article96 1926-09-15 3 Inspector Higirins arrested two Chinese Bencoolen Street, during the week- nd, and charged both of them before the d Magistrate yesterday, the first with ins >n the management of a public lottery, to wit, a chap-ji-kce lottery, and oond with taking part in the lottery. 1 i e96 words
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Article109 1926-09-15 3 PENANG -ASSIZES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. 7. At the Assizes to-day two Chinese banishees named Wong Cheng Yan and Tan Quan were sentenced to imprisonment for life. A Tamil woman named Angiley was bound over in a sum of fifty dollars, the charge against her being109 words
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Article38 1926-09-15 3 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Sept. 7. Thc annual sports jf the Penang Schoolmasters' Association will be held on thc I rcc School grounds on September 18th. The 440 yards flat race is open to clubs.38 words
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Article58 1926-09-15 3 From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, Sept. 7. The team which will represent Perak in the Malaya Cup match on Saturday against Singapore at Kuala Lumpur is the same as that which beat Selangor. Thus the side will be: Syed Drus; Peng Seong, Xavier; Carey, Wayte, Fdlin;58 words
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Article35 1926-09-15 3 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, Sept. 7. An outbreak of spotted fever is rep rted from an Estate near Teluk Anson, where there are eleven cases. Six deaths have occurred.35 words
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Article66 1926-09-15 3 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. S. A Chinese named Khoo Bok Seong -a., lined $2,000, with the option of six months imprisonment, for assisting to carry on a public lottery for $500,000. The accused represented that the lottery was for a Penang Chinese Orphanage and used66 words
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Article44 1926-09-15 3 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Sept. 8. The marriage took place before Mr. Hereford, the Registrar of Marriages, today, of Mr. R. M. Lat horn, of Teluk Anson, to Mrs. Margaret Gorman. The reception was held at the E. anti O. Hotel.44 words
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Article36 1926-09-15 3 (From Our Own Correspondent). A fiie broke out in Chulia Street last night in a tailor's shop. The damage, which is estimated at about $2,000, was covered by insurance. The new water-tower escape36 words
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Article46 1926-09-15 3 1 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Sept. 9. The weuding took place at the Presbyterian Church of Mr. H. Gall, of Badenoch Estate to Miss Jeannie Henry Kennay, of Aberdeen. The Rev. R. I). Whitehorn officiated. The bride arrived by the P. and O. Morea.46 words
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Article38 1926-09-15 3 (From Our Own Correspondent. Penang, Sept. 9. The death has occurred of Mr.. (V. A. R )de, formerly of Messrs. Ribeiro and Co.'s Penang branch. Death occurred in the General Hospital from heart failure and chronic nephritis.38 words
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Article61 1926-09-15 3 CHINESE FINED AT PENANG. From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. 10. Heah Seng Hong, son of the late Heah Swee Lee, was charged at the police court with driving a motor car along Nprtham Road at a speed dangerous to the public on August 20th.61 words
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Article35 1926-09-15 3 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Sept. 13. In the second police court on Saturday Mr. Tan Hong Lim, a wealthy Penang Chinese, was charged with rape on three counts of35 words
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Article38 1926-09-15 3 three servant girls during last Chinese newyear. Bail was extended and the hearing fixed for the 27th and 28th of this month The D.P.P. pressed for the accused's fingerprints to be taken subject to the extension of bail.38 words
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Article60 1926-09-15 3 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Sept. 13. The funeral took place on Saturday of the late Mrs. A. R. Langan, widow of the late Mr. P. Langan of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company, who died in Penang Hospital from bronchitis and heart trouble. The interment was60 words
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Article39 1926-09-15 3 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, Sept. 13. The death occurred to-day of Mr. William Frew, for many years local manager of Cobb and Co. He was last in the employ of the Tekka Tin Mine.39 words
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Article683 1926-09-15 3 Delightful Children's Dancing. SATURDAY'S PERFORMANCE. Weeks of hard work and diligent training of some of Singapore's most talented children culminated at the Theatre on Saturday night in the eminently successful first performance of the Grand Ballet, which has been arranged by Miss Hilda Wright and Miss Isobel683 words
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Article68 1926-09-15 3 The trial of the two Chinese charged with causing grievous hurt to a Bengali who died following a fight in the neighbourhood of Serangoon Road on July 25, concluded at the fifth Assizes on Saturday morning. After hearing the evidence of the accused the jury stopped the case68 words
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Article38 1926-09-15 3 Mr. G. W. Lawes, Assistant Conuni si oner, F.M.S. Police, has been transferred to the Selangor Contingent as Officer in Charge of Police District, Kuala Lumpur. Chief Inspector H. Lloyd of the Selangor Contingent, is jn long leave.38 words
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Article2737 1926-09-15 4 What is the New Policy TWO PROBLEMS REALLY REQUIRING SOLLTION. (By Sir George Maxwell, in British Malaya). Part II I >eL us now turn to the High Commissioner's memorandum. Paragraph 1 relates to views which are apparently attributable to the late Sultan Idris of2,737 words
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Article387 1926-09-15 4 AMERICA RETAINS TROPHY. [Reuter's Service.] Germantown, Sept. In. In the Davis Cup America retained the Trophy by winning the double; R. N. Williams and Vincent Richard^ Cochet and Brugnon G 4, 6 4, 6 2. France won the first two games of doubles with apparent ease, th:'387 words
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Article340 1926-09-15 4 FIRST AND SECOND ROUND RESULTS. The first and second rounds of the Singapore Golf Championship, the numerous entries for which included those of Chinese. Siamese and Eurasian members of the Racecourse Golf Club, were played off on the Garrison Golf Club ourse on Saturday and yesterday. The340 words
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140 1926-09-15 5 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1926. THE TALAMBA MUTINY. t Ship's Safe Arrival at Hongkong. DBPORTEBB I CUSTODY. (From Our Own Correspondent). Hongkong, Sept. 7. <>;. the arrival „f the Talamba the police ".ok over from the Carlisle the protection f the passengers, of whom there were 1,100 deck and eleven Europeans.140 words
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Article355 1926-09-15 5 MANY VIOLENT < RIME CASKS IN LONG CALENDAR Of the nineteen cases to be tried at the fth Assizes— which opened yesterday morning before the Chief Justice, Sir William M orison -five are murder cases, four em p ted murder (including the case in Inch the six accused355 words
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Article266 1926-09-15 5 lli- Highness the Sultan of Pahang has en pleased to confer- the honorary title Dato' Kurina Raja on Dr. W. S. Leicester, Medical Officer, Kuantan. Air. W. Lawes, Assistant Commissionf. F.M.S. Police, has been transferred to the Selangor Contingent as Officer in Charge Police District, Kuala Lumpur. Chief Inspect* r266 words
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Article915 1926-09-15 5 A Rose by Any Other Name. From Our Own Correspondent), Jesselton, Sept. 1. We have an idea that a reference, in our last Borneo notes, to the odours to be met wrth in the Kajang has; roused the ire of the Straits Steamship Company. We hope the915 words
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Article542 1926-09-15 5 Airman's Short Stay. WANTS A HAIRCUT. The many people who gathered at the acht Club yesterday morning to see Mr. Alan Cobham arrive were not disappointed. Having stayed the night at Muntok, the airman made an early start and at about 9.80 the seaplane was sighted over542 words
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Article24 1926-09-15 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang. Sept. 7. Cobham arrived at Penang at 0.48 p.m. and is leaving at b' o'clock to-morrow-morning.24 words
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155 1926-09-15 5 STRANGE FEATURE OF SINGAPORE CLIMATE. it is a strange feature that practically through all Malaya, a'though the relative humidity is comparatively high throughout the whole year, it very quickly rises after unset on almost every night of the year. attaining a maximum >f JX and ii'J per cent through the155 words
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Article93 1926-09-15 5 The following appointments in Government Service are notified in the F.M.S. Gazette: Mr. A. J. Sheedy. Assistant Super intendent of Police, S.S., to be a Deputy Commissioner of Police, F.M.S.; Mr. R. S. Clemons to be an Assistant Superintendent of Customs; Mr. W. J. Walsh to be an Assistant Superintendent93 words
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Article509 1926-09-15 5 Dutch Firm's Successful Action. DAMAGES AGAINST SHIPPING BOARD. The Dutch firm of Boesson and Van Oversee were successful in their action against the United State- Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation in which they claimed damage- for breach of a contract under which defendants were to ship on509 words
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Article286 1926-09-15 5 THE BEST BATTING AVERAGES. Irr the four matches played in the S.C.C. Cricket Tournament by each of the iiv<' competing teams, the Banker-. Brokers and Insurance, the Etceteras, the Merchants, trie Services, and the Public Services ami lau the following batsmen played in three i r more286 words
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Article57 1926-09-15 5 The Dato Laxamana, of Perak, and h^ wife, when travelling to Tapah on Aug. 29 by car, met wrth an accident and sustained Slight injuries. Dato Laxamana was admitted into the Tapah Hospital, while his wife was removed to Teluk Anson Hospital. Dato Laxamana has, h .wever, now returned to57 words
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811 1926-09-15 6 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1926. THRIFT LOANS. Meeting of Mercantile Employees. CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY TO BE FORMED. A large gathering of local mercantile employees in the Victoria Theatre yesterday evening decided to form a co-operative thrift and loan society amongst the mercantile employees of the colony. The meeting was addressed by Mr.811 words
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Article35 1926-09-15 6 The following are the numbers of arrivals from, and departures to, Madras Presidency for the month of August: Arrivals 12,808 (Adults); 2,582 (Minors). Departures 5,902 (Adults); 301 (Minors). The arrivals relate to aided passengers only.35 words
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Article1020 1926-09-15 6 UNEVENTFUL BUT SATISFACTORY YEAR. Forfeiture of Dividends. The sixteenth annual general meeting of Jimah Rubber Estates Ltd. was held at Chartered Bank Chambers at noon yesterday. The Chairman, Ifr. A. E. Baddeley, presided and there were also present Messrs C V. Miles, James Robertson, J. Lyle, and1,020 words
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Article200 1926-09-15 6 Another Success for Coronach. AN ODDS ON FAVOURITE. London, Sept. 8. The St. Leger Stakes, run at Doncaster to-day, resulted: Lord Woolavington's CORONACH (J. Childs) 1 Lord Derby's CAISSOT (T. Weston) I Mr. S. Tattersall's FOLIATION (J. Brennan) 3 Betting: 8 to 15 on Coronach, 100 to200 words
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Article71 1926-09-15 6 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Sept. 8. At the Penang Polo Club annual meeting, Mr. G. A. Hereford, presiding, congratulated the Club on the state of the balance sheet. There was a credit balance of $5,000. The present Committee was re-elected with the exception of Commander C.71 words
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Article130 1926-09-15 6 HANDICAP TOURNAMENT. The following are results to date. Total games played: 116 Championship 1926. This is now open for play. There are eleven entries. Competitors are requested to begin play. Special rules are posted on the Club notice board. Class Played Points Average Skheffelaar I 2 9130 words
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Article90 1926-09-15 6 ■\NOTHER MATCH DRAWN. [Reuter's Service. London, Sept. 6. The match between the Australians and the Civil Service XI was drawn. Play was resumed this morning in dull and showery weather, ten thousand spectators being present. The tourists continued their innings or#* a wet wicket and declared at90 words
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Article352 1926-09-15 6 Share in Development Proposition. SUB-DIVIDING SHARE VALI L. At an extraordinary general Meeting Pajam Limited, called for the purpr, sub-dividing the nominal value of the in the Company, the Chairman (M\ T. j Watkins) stated that the Company hs quired an interest in a development pn tion of352 words
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Article543 1926-09-15 6 Singapore, Sep'. 7. Unsettled conditions have prevailed in Tin shares during the week although: the market closes fairly strong in sympathy with to-day's rise in the price of the meta Rubber shares are quietly steady with bul little doing and Industrials are firm with buvers predominating. Mining.543 words
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Article434 1926-09-15 7 Malay Charged With Attempted Murder. 'ENTICED AWAY MY WIFE." At the fifth Singapore Assizes yesterday morning, before the Chief Justice, Sir William Murison, a young Malay named Slayii.ar. bin Monsamin, in pleading guilty to a charg of attempted murder, declared that he committed the crime after his wife434 words
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Article244 1926-09-15 7 Singapore, Sept. 9. Rubber. The market during the past week has been quietly steady, with a slight improvement in prices from clay to day. A; proximately 645 tons were catalogued for this week's auction, and met with a tes y tone. ;_rded Sheet sold at 6K 1 i244 words
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Article184 1926-09-15 7 Singapore, Sept. 9. Since our last report the market has lurried up but there is little business to repot t. I export figures for August show a v heavy increase of 5,500 tons. London Stocks again showed an increase amounting to 605 tons, the total now184 words
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Article715 1926-09-15 7 Mrs. J.H. Inglis was entertained by the staff of the Anglo-Chinese Girls' School, Ipoh, on severing her connection with this School. 2,132 labourers arrived per Tara 945 were sent to Pulau Jerejak and the balance proceed direct to Port Swettenham for quarantine there. Mr. Wallace, formerlyM.M. - 715 words
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Article1313 1926-09-15 7 Report of Enquiry Commission. TARIFFS NOT EXTRAORDINARY. Amongst the paper? Jaid on the table of Legislative Council on Monday was one containing a summary of the conclusions and recommendations of the Committee appointed to enquire into the rates of the Singapore and Penang harbour Boards. rrom the1,313 words
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194 1926-09-15 7 Pointing out that whereas the cost of building (in the case of Raffles Museum and additions thereto) was at the rate of 12.3 cents per cubic foDt in 1886, 17.5 cents in 1904, 21.4 cents in 1914 and in 1924 was 25.9 cents per194 words
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Article38 1926-09-15 7 Found guilty of attempted armed robbery of a bread seller in the Botanical Gardens, four Chinese were each .sentenced to five years' rigorous imprisonment and ten strokes of the "cat" at the Singapore Assizes yesterday morning.38 words
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Article110 1926-09-15 7 It is understood that the Hon. Mr. Justice E. C. Watson, Puisne Judge, Perak, will shortly be resigning from Government Service to take up practice himself at the bar. It is stated that Mr. Justice Watson will go into partnership with a member of the legal profession, practising in Ipoh,S. Echo - 110 words
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Article109 1926-09-15 8 TINS ATTRACTIVE RISE. (Our Own Correspondent. Copyright.) London, Sept. 8. Tin, which has been steadily rising, yet-.. tetoaj leached high water mark for the past ix years when it was quoted £300.7.6, i ,01 Spot and £297 for three months. Io consequence tin shares have become very109 words
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Article640 1926-09-15 8 TWENTY-TWO YEARS ASSOCIATION WITH SINGAPORE. The approaching departure (on November Ist) from Singapore for Bombay of the 27th (Heavy) Battery R.A. severs a very long association with Singapore. To quote the words „f the Rev. E.G. Semple at the R.A. dinner on Monday night, the Battery left640 words
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Article66 1926-09-15 8 Messrs. E. I). Butler and Co., Chartered Accountants, Kuala Lumpur- and Malacca, have arranged an amalgamation of their business with the firm of Messrs. Gibson, Anderson and Co., of Kuala Lumpur and Glasgow. Business will be carried on under the name of Gibson, Anderson, Butler and Co., Chartered Accountants, the66 words
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Article791 1926-09-15 8 I Mr. 8. E. King has been appointed an Assistant Controller of Labour for Penang. 27,106 deaths occurred in the Colony during 1925, the crude death rate of 27.26 per thousand being the lowest on record. The following have been elected Fellows of the Royal Colonial791 words
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Article827 1926-09-15 8 Qnicquid agunt homines nostri est farrago Librlli Juvenal. It is a great pity that broadcasting in Malaya has not come a little sooner. Howentertaining would have been those bedtime stories from Bel Retiro. The Model Yacht Sailing Club, which the Topicist understands is to be formed827 words
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Article754 1926-09-15 8 k Malaya's Latest Menace. MUST NOT BE IGNORED. The Malay Mail in a leader dealing the visit of Ceylon planters to Java snd Malaya, and the subject of bud-grafting But from those who have gone i the water, to Java and Sumatra, we r. quite a different story. Both754 words
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Article57 1926-09-15 8 Chinese deck passengers to the numbei of 6'J,610 have left Singapore for China this year to the end of August, compared with 46,898 for the same period last year. The number leaving last month was against 8,886 in August, V.*2o. The total immigrants for the same periods wore 227,466 and57 words
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Article70 1926-09-15 8 reet the grammatical inaccuracies in tinfollowing paragraph In onnection with buildings it may be noticed that by actual measurement the quantity of material in the foundations of the old Pi st Office building of two stories have been found to I*' fifty per cent greats, than the quantity of material70 words
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Article537 1926-09-15 9 JUDGE SOLVES DIFFICULT POINT. A <!ifficult jx, int, on which it was stated no previous decision appears to have been which aio-e from the bankruptcy of ho] Poh Tak Hin, former labour contractors to the Singapore Harbour Board, was solved by Mr. Justice Deane in the Singapore Bankruptcy537 words
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Article341 1926-09-15 9 SEQUEL TO BENGALI'S DEATH. light between a Chinese bullock cart driver and a Bengali which took place in the neighbourhood of Serangoon Road, described by counsel for the defence as the stronghold of the Bengalis in Singapore, ha i a sequel at the fifth Assizes yesterday, when the341 words
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Article1603 1926-09-15 9 Second Day's Races. AN UNPLEASANT AFTERNOON. The weather yesterday was all against a successful afternoon from an outing point of view whilst the conditions upset a good deal of the racing. The heavy rain of eariy morning had made the course slow and when further showers came1,603 words
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Article1717 1926-09-15 9 HEAVY GOING. The rain apparently had poured itself out before yesterday and the afternoon was delightfully sunny with a strongish breeze which tempered the heat nicely. In consequence the crowd at the Racecourse could not only watch the racing in comfort but ould also enjoy a stroll1,717 words
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Article2119 1926-09-15 10 A BAD ACCIDENT. Fine weather favoured the last day of the Autumn Race meeting and there was a large attendance at the Racecourse the pleasant afternoon being much enjoyed. The racing however was marred by an unfortunate mishap in the last race when Sweet Rivoli hit a2,119 words
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Article532 1926-09-15 10 Ist. 2nd. 3rd. t'npl. Wallstone 2 0 Bo.sii 2 0 0 Panglima 2 0 10 Wellaway 2 0 0 1 Ismarani 1110 Kolagrold 1 1 0 Lady DHf 110 0 Romala 110 0 Venture 110 0 Bushels 110 1 Carissima 110 1 Tessiam 110 1 Vingt-et-Un 1 1532 words
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Article77 1926-09-15 11 [Nanyo Xichi-Nichi Shimbun Telegram]. Tokio, Sept. 9. General Sun Chuang-fang is sending an ultimatum to the headquarters of the CanU nesc expeditionary forces, demanding the immediate evacuation of the troops from Hunan. [A telegram dated August 25th reported that the Hunan troops, largely reinforced by Cantonese soldiers77 words
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Article102 1926-09-15 11 The Australians at Scarborough. THORNTON'S XI BAT FIRST. [Reuter's Service.] London, Sept. 8. Thera was a record crowd of fifteen thou sand at Scarl>orough when the match between the Australians and Mr. C. I. Thornton's Eleven commenced. The weather was fine and the wicket was in good condition.102 words
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Article272 1926-09-15 11 h FRANCE vs. AMERICA. [Reuter's Service. Philadelphia, Sept 9. On the Germantown courts the challenge round in the Davis Cup competition between Ij'rance and America commenced today. In the first singles match Johnston beat Lacoste 6—o, 6—4, o—6, 6—o. The weather was fine and cool when promptly272 words
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Article19 1926-09-15 11 Paris, Sept. 9. The Davis Cup player. Paul Feret has turned professional and is going to America19 words
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Article164 1926-09-15 11 FRENCHMAN THIS TIME. [Reuter's Service.] London, Sept. 10. A Frenchman named George Michel has reached Dover after swimming the English Channel in 11 hours 6 minutes. Michel crowned his numerous fruitless efforts by traversing the Channel in record time. He started fiom Cape Grisnez last night and164 words
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Article104 1926-09-15 11 DUKE'S WIN INTER-SERVICES TOURNAMENT. An interesting boxing tournament between the Duke of Wellington's Regiment and H. 3VI. S. Durban took place on Wed nesday night, the military boxers winning eight of the ten contests. The results were as follow: Bantams.— Pte. Gill beat A. B. Workman. Feathers. Pte. Harris104 words
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Article407 1926-09-15 11 The Defeat of Singapore. PERAK'S WINNING GOAL IN EXTRA TIME. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 11. Perak l. Singapore t. The final of the Malaya Cup competition attracted an attendance of over 5,000, who saw Perak defeat Singapore by the only goal scored during the407 words
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Article26 1926-09-15 11 [Reuter's Service.] London, Sept. 8. The time in which Coronach won tho St. Leger. 3 mins. 1 3-5 sees., is a record.26 words
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Article113 1926-09-15 11 Orange William Beaten by a Head. Poona, Aug. 30. There were three important events in the card of eight on the programme of the first day of the second big meeting at Poona to-day. A field of eight saddled for the Trial Plate, thc cup event. Mr.113 words
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Article119 1926-09-15 11 SINGAPORE CLUB'S TOURNAMENT. The American tournament arranged by the Singapore Polo Club concluded on the Balestier ground yesterday afternoon. The results were: The Lions proved the winners scoring in all 11 goals for and having six scored against them. The Rabbits were runnersup with 0 for and 6 against.119 words
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Article451 1926-09-15 11 REMARKABLE PENANG CASE. The Detective Department have been responsible for a smart bit of work, resulting in the apprehension of a respectable binesc said to be a school-master in lava and now here on a holiday, and the imposition of a fine of $2,000 or six months in451 words
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Article40 1926-09-15 11 IHE WINNERS OF THE ASHES. London, Sept. 8. Mr. Loveson-Gower is trying to muster the England XL which regained the "ashes" to play the Champion County. Lancashire, at the Oval, beginning on September llth.Times of Ceylon.40 words
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Article77 1926-09-15 11 LDR. PELTZER BEATS Nl WML [Reuter's Service.] Berlin. Sept. 12. The German champion runner, Dr. Peltier, has claimed to haw beaten the world's record for a 1 ,500 metres race against the Finnish champion Nurmi and Swedish champion, Wide. His time of 8 minutes 51 seconds is77 words
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Article105 1926-09-15 11 The local branch of the Yokohama Specie Bank, Ltd., is in receipt of a telegram from Head Office stating that at the Mid half yearly general meeting held on the 10th instant, the following resolutions were passed. That thp nett profit for the half-year ending 80th June105 words
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Article48 1926-09-15 11 A telegram has been received from the Head Office of the Mercantile Bank that the Board of Directors have declared an interim dividend of 8 per cent (i.e. If, p c r cent per annum) for the half year ending 80th June last, less income tax.48 words
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Article853 1926-09-15 12 SI NGAPORE RECREATION CLUB. ANNUAL REPORT. The annual report to be presented at the meeting to-day at 5.30 p.m. states that: During the year IH ordinary members were admitted, 22 resigned, and 29 were removed 13 Junior Members were admitted, 9 resigned, and 5 were removed.853 words
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Article2328 1926-09-15 12 What is the New Policy TWO PROBLEMS REALLY REQUIRING SOLUTION. (By Sir George Maxwell, in British Malaya). Part I. A friend of mine who had been present at the recent dinner of the Association of British Ma'aya, and had heard the speeches delivered on2,328 words
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Article218 1926-09-15 12 FIRST STATUTORY MEETING. The first statutory meeting of tia Chil Chin Tin Ltd. was held at Winchester lion Saturday. Mr. F. I>. Norman presided and there were also present Messrs. T Dud ley Tar-sons (director). Major A. A. A Paterson, and Mr. E. v nith, for tht218 words
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Article10048 1926-09-15 13 TReuter's Service.l London, Sept. 7. The meeting of the Cabinet Coal Committee and representatives of the Mining •nation this afternoon lasted two hours. The verbatim report issued shows that Mr. hurcbill and other committee members pleaded With the Association to meet the miners and discuss questions at issue, including10,048 words
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Article145 1926-09-15 16 i i m Financier's 100,000 Dollar Bet. London, Aug. 29. Nob dy in the sea at any time accompanied America's second woman Channel swimmer, Mrs. Corson, who claims descent from the Vikings. She was handicapped by an adverse wind after passing the Goodwin Lightship. Mrs. Corson145 words
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Article138 1926-09-15 16 Habits Changed by a Scientist. A remarkable scientific achievement was disclosed at Brighton Aquarium. Some time ago Professor Julian Huxley, of London, made experiments with the progeny of axolotls. Axolotls, which are found in America, have tails like fish, but they have lungs in addition138 words
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Article987 1926-09-15 16 THE INTIMATE DIARY OF A LADY OF TRAVEL. August 18th. The hospital is devine. I mean Dolly and I got to hospital last Sunday instead of going to the Yacht Club, because when we woke up we felt teed-oppa. At least when wc woke up we thought987 words
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Article314 1926-09-15 16 MURDER CHARGE AGAINST TWO YOUNG TAMILS. Two young Tamils, one of them stated to be less than twenty years of age, stood their trial before the Chief Justice, Sir William IVlurison, and a special jury at the fifth Assizes yesterday on a charge of murdering another Tamil in314 words
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Article52 1926-09-15 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. 11. The death occurred in the Generai Hospital, Penang, yesterday of Mr. C. Haufer. of the Nai Hoot Tin Mines, Ltd., Siam. The funeral took place the same evening at the Western Road Cemetery, the Rev. Keppel Gamier conducting52 words
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Article40 1926-09-15 16 CLOSE CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL. [Reuter's Service.] London. Sept. 10. At Walton Heath, in the English Native Amateur Golf Championship final, T. Ellison, Royal Liverpool, beat Squadron Leader Hay ward, the Royal Air Force champion, 6 and 4 over thirty-six holes.40 words
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Article81 1926-09-15 16 The annual meeting of the Singapore Polo Club was held by kind permission of the Tanglin Club at the latter Club yesterday afternoon. The accounts, which have been circulated, were discussed and passed. H.E. Sir Theodore Fraser was reelected President, Mr. Cooke Yarbrrough, Captain, Mr. Cullen, Treasurer81 words
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Article282 1926-09-15 16 ANAUGHTA LIZ - Convicted by the District Judge, yesterday, of house-breaking in No. 27-A, Lorong 7, Telok Kurau, an Indian was sentenced to two years' rigorous imprisonment to be followed by two years' police supervision. The accused had a previous conviction if four years traced against him, the term having been282 words
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Article92 1926-09-15 16 Selansor-Renons In Trouble. PASSENGERS INJURED. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, Sept. l A collisi )ii occurred at the mouth Perak river early >n Sunday morni tween the two Straits Steamship the Selangor and the ReQong. The Renong was proceeding to P from Telok Ans m when she92 words
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Article73 1926-09-15 16 Vor^od currency notes totaling $20,000 were discovered in a house in i, Road at about 7 p.m. on Sunday. < 'hi, Detective Inspector Porter and Detective Inspector Sharp searched the house and arrested two Chinese. The men are eh; with possession of 101 forged hundred dollar73 words
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Article529 1926-09-15 16 The Hon'ble Mr. Peel. Chi. f S F.M.S., is still indisposed. m The Hon'ble Mr. J. Crabb Wait ha Penang for Home by the Macedonia. A large number of spectators -.vi\ the launching of the pontoon of the Selayang Tin Dredging Company's dredge at the Bth mile, Rawang-rd.. on Wednesday529 words