The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 19 January 1927
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Title Section21 1927-01-19 33 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. MIKI) SERIES THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. JANUARY 19, 1927. NO. 2<>:>9.21 words
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Article346 1927-01-19 33 I i VIIEKS. "Thf Only Way" 33 < hina Problems U3 The Oil Nuisance rele f and the I loods 3-4 Talking Films :-!4 ij British 34 Move Next 3 1 Woman's Political Vote 36 <>l 1 Wl> COURT NEWS. ninij- of Singap re Assizes 35, 37. :>:>. 40,346 words
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Article101 1927-01-19 33 ,1: nuarj 1 7. f152.26 8.45 Whitt TO.OO 40.00 Tapioca r >.25 ,11 H.25 10.30 Sundried 11.00 I'- nares ant. 4,000 Hin rhan Mark Red Eagle I New) 330 Siam ..Id Xr. 1 Rangoon Bintan fio R tngoon Sioka <r >6 1 Siam Broken No. 1 --l J Proken101 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article29 1927-01-19 33 CH I A. To Mr. and Mrs. Chia Cheng Hoe of No, 13, Martin Lan«- on the nth January, 1!»i27, a daughter. Both mother and child doing well.29 words
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Obituary72 1927-01-19 33 ANDREWS. On the 11th. of January. 1927, at thf General Hospital, Singapore, Peter Braidwood Andrews, age .">2 years, the beloved husband of Dora Andrews, and late Chief Engineer of s.s. "Kinta." JAMES. Herbert Huleatt .James, age 80, hr loved husband Of Anita, and only son of Colonel Herbert .Fames,72 words
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Article15 1927-01-19 33 Thi* engagement is announced between Mi** Cecily Finch and the Rev. (J. T. Shetliffe.15 words
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Article61 1927-01-19 33 DAWSON-PURNETT. On 15th January, J c .»l'7. at Singapore Presbyterian Church, by Rev. <;. H. Douglas, Walter Dawson t<> Ruth Gregory Burnett. RAVENSCROPT-KOEK. Dec. 16, at Field Broughton, Stanley Rnvenscrofti of Karachi I and Antwerp, son of Mr. and .Mrs. Ravenscroft, ot* Brathay, Oxton, tt» Ruin- Ifona, second daughter61 words
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Article332 1927-01-19 33 The mail from home, with date- up to Dec. 23rd., arrived <>n Saturday morning. Singapore tsaixrn weiv opened with ti. i usual ceremony <»n T.uesday last, an<i a number of Important cases were deckled during the foil wi.ij^ week. The chief Justice mack some comments >n police332 words
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Article56 1927-01-19 33 January 1 Bank 1 m.s. 2 1 5-32 Bank demand 2 8 25-32 Private credits m.s. 2 4 5-1(5 New York, demand MM Credits 90 days 57% France, demand 1:550 Hongfconff, demand 11 p.c. Pi-. Yokohama, demand 114U Bangkok, demand Ro* Bar Silver London 25% Bank of EttffUnd Kat<>56 words
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Article472 1927-01-19 33 Jan. [2 There seems to be no fresh information available as regards the absurd impasse which has arisen in connection with the censorship and the banning of the British film production of 'The Only Way" whilst the American version of the same subject is still allowed to472 words
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Article347 1927-01-19 33 To-day news from China fairly represents the general aspects of the situation with which we may expect to be faced for some time yet. In the more remote districts away from the ffUllfl of the Powers and where the authority of the Nationalist Gov- ernment is little more347 words
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Article486 1927-01-19 33 Now that the Imperial Conference has taken the matter of the oil polluj tion of coastal waters seriously into I consideration, it may, perhaps, b< hoped that something effective may be done, although this is one of ti <>s(matters which cannot effectively be combated save486 words
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Article686 1927-01-19 34 Jiin. 14. The people of Singapore are next week to have the privilege of enjoying at the Victoria Theatre the latest development of cinematography, "talking films," or, to use the correct word, "Phonofilms," the remarkable invention of Dr. Lee De Forest. It should not be thought for a686 words
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Article338 1927-01-19 34 Wireless -and the Floods. The Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association have, with commendable promptitude, taken up the question of wireless communication in Malaya, the need for the establishment of which was so strongly advocated by the hon'bl e Mr. John Mitchell at the meeting of the Legislative Council in December. The338 words
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Article503 1927-01-19 34 Jan. 15. I One of the movements towards a greater promotion of Empire trade during the past few years has been the slogan "Buy British Goods." The pioneers of the movement had the theory in their minds all right when they hit upon the negative way of doing503 words
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Article242 1927-01-19 34 In pursuance of their avowed policy to drive the British out of the various Concessions, the Cantonese, it would appear from yesterday's Peking report, are now directing their attention towards Tientsin, which, it was "suggested* to certain Legations, should be handed over to Chinese control. No doubt242 words
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Article860 1927-01-19 34 Jan. 1, As was to be expected, the at Hankow has been followed by calm, or, at least, a considerable lessening of the tension, and the news from China during the past week ha centred principally on the painful pr cess of evacuation by the British860 words
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Article650 1927-01-19 35 •lan. I*. m j h\ m ?},*-< comparatively recent tieal developments of which the j ffed ha- either not been felt yet realised, is the women's vote, far a> can be seen from election th< {(real increase hi this had very little effect upon litical division of650 words
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Article165 1927-01-19 35 Or. T. E. Bridger, P.C.M.0., Ceylon, has been visiting Kuala Lumpur during the last i Mr. Tresidder, a European residing at No. 3 Cable Road, reports the theft of over $1,900 worth of jewellery. Mr, James Sellar, senior partner of Messrs. Wreford and Thornton, Penang, is retiring from the firm,165 words
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Article141 1927-01-19 35 Flood Situation in Perak. FOOD RATIONING ON Hl', SCALE (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Jan. 12. The larjre amount of repair work on the roods is now regarded as likely to occupy the under-staffed Public Works Department for the most of the year, to the exclusion of any141 words
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Article105 1927-01-19 35 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Peaaag, Jan. 12. At the Assizes Lim Kah Seng and Toh Loll Bah were charged with causing hurt to Tan Tit Poh and robbing him. The complainant entered hospital to he cured of the opium habit and handed $33 to the ward hoy.105 words
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Article43 1927-01-19 35 (From Our Own Correspondent.) In the Police Court Ooi Eng Chuan, a motor-lorry driver, was charged with rash .and negligent driving and with causing the death <>f a compatriot. Accused was discharged, the Coroner having found that death was accidental.43 words
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Article120 1927-01-19 35 (From Our Own Correspondent.) I Penann, Jan. 12. No less than 108 Municipal summonses were disposed of in the Police Court, the fines inflicted ajr^re^atinu $650. Hamid bin Mydin and Saibu Ham id bin Parker were sentenced to 10 strokes of the rattan and three months' rigorous120 words
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Article108 1927-01-19 35 I PRESENTATION TO MR. BROWN. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Pf Jan. IS. The Penanjr Turf Club held their usual dinner at the K. and O. Hotel last nijrht, when the occasion was taken to present Mr. D. A. M. Brown, vho is retiring from the post108 words
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Article35 1927-01-19 35 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, Jan. Mi. The death occurred at Taiping Hospital yesterday of Mr. C. Robinson, a young planter of Trong. who came out t<> Malaya two years ago.35 words
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Article93 1927-01-19 35 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Jan. 11. The dedicatory service at the formal opening rest room of the Penang Y.M.C.A. took place on Wednesday. The Rev. Keppel Gamier opened the service with prmyen and dedicated the room. Mr. Justice Brown in declaring the room open said it was93 words
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Article554 1927-01-19 35 Judge Criticises Court Procedure. "EXTRAORDINARY THINGB (iOIMi ON. At the Assizes yesterday, the Chief .Justice, Sir William Murison. expressed his dissatisfaction with the procedure of the Court with regard to witnesses. He said he was informed that the witnesses for the prosecution had not attended to be bound554 words
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Article261 1927-01-19 35 MIXED FOIKSOME COMPETITION. A mixed foursome competition, nino holefl modal plav, was held on Friday afternoon and resulted in a win for Mr. W. H. Elkins and Mrs. Gam iron. Eivhteen cards were taken out and the following were returned At the annual general meeting of the261 words
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Article1670 1927-01-19 36 \nnual Meeting. STRONG FINANCIAL POSITION. The annual general meeting of the Lunas Rubfcu K-:a:es, Limited, was held yesterday In the Kren<h Hank Buildings, the following being present: Mr. J'. M. Robinson, in the chair, Mr. A. E. Baddeley, Mr. C. Miles, and Mr. C. V. Bailey, for the1,670 words
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Article88 1927-01-19 36 The Taipusam celebrations commenced yesterday with the procession of the silver car. .Market Street and other quarters of the town presented scenes of unusual gaiety, Market Street in particular being hun^ with streamers attached to the buildings on either side- of the road. Ti c engagement la announced88 words
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Article390 1927-01-19 36 Factory Site At Katontf. ANOTHER BITE RECOMMENDED. To the Editor. Sir,— l have read all the correspondence in this matter up-to-date-It Beemfl to me that the Municipal Commissionere decided that the proposed site is a residential area and refused to grant a licence for an industrial390 words
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Article173 1927-01-19 36 To the Editor. Sir,— The other day I went to a kinema theatre where o:k« of the minor pictures was "Burton Holmes Travelogue" entitled "Old Malacca." The picture did c< ntain few "sh ts" of Malacca, but to anyone 1 who knows MTalacca it was evident that173 words
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Article198 1927-01-19 36 Damage to the extern of something lik<. halt" a million dollars is reported to have been done by disastrous fire which broke out at Kota Bahru, Kelantan, t wards the ind of last week. Xo detail- have been received bill rumours are current to the198 words
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Article524 1927-01-19 36 Important Problems of the Pacific. INTERVIEW WITH MK. T. M. HABLETI Mr. T. M. Haslett, Secretary of the World's Student Christian Federation, m rived at Singapore (>n Thursday fi Manila. In an interview with representative the "Free Press," Mr. Haslett said he been sent from tlu headquarters ot524 words
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Article73 1927-01-19 36 11. M.5. Durban arrived in port at seven o'clock yesterday morning from Colombo and is lying alongside the Ktppei Harbour Oil Wharf. The Durban, which is commanded by < a;>tain G. L. Coleridge, paid off at Devonport ob November 1, and recommissioned the following day with a73 words
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Article39 1927-01-19 36 The Hon. Treasurers of tin F.M.S. Floods Relief Fund acknowledge the following subscriptions: The Hon. Mi. Have- Marriott $250 W. Hunman 500 The Straits Times Press, Ltd. 800 Messrs Usher and Co. I<> U39 words
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Article43 1927-01-19 36 Playing for the British in Bengal airain t the M.C.C. at Calcutta recently K. L I>Wodehouse scored :J!» (Frank Tarrant scored 43 and J. L. Guise :J2> and captured the wickets of Tate, Katie and Parson- at I cost of 22 runs.43 words
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Article61 1927-01-19 36 Playing at Blakahg Mati n Saturday the Cricket Club ami Royal Artillery drew in a goalless match. The police discovered the dead }>ody of i young Chinese female child In back lane joini?.*? Chin Chew Street and Cros* Street. A piece of String was tied round the child's neck.61 words
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Article160 1927-01-19 37 »(l Distribution Difficulty. KEUAII LINE NOW OPKN. i .in Cur Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 11. T,.» medical services at Kuala Lipis, Haub Bcnton.'; arc in full working order. Conditions at Tumpat were very serious ,-i i(,«.(i distribution is proceeding under difficulties. Practically the whole of160 words
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Article630 1927-01-19 37 IUM'SKS FLOAT AWAY. i de Bondy in his letter to the Malay Mail of which our correspondent yesterday wired extracts, gives a vivid description of the flood havoc at B<>nta. Raud, Kuala Lipis and elsewhere. Referring to one incident he writes: An accident which might have been attended630 words
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Article941 1927-01-19 37 Yesterday's Opening Ceremony, j FORGED NOTE TRADERS SENTENCED. In Accordance with the custom which was Introduced two yars ago, the First Singapore Assizes opened in ceremonial fashion yesterday morning with a service in St. Andrew*! Cathedral, after which the Chief Justice, Sir William ftfurison*, accompanied by Mr. Justice Desne, inspected941 words
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Article440 1927-01-19 37 Wanted the Jewellery. SALUTARY SENTENCE ON CHINESE. I A Chinese named Heng Peng Lim was charged before Mr. P, A .F. David in the District Court yesterday with stealing jcwellery to the value of $367 from a young Chinese woman, Xg San Hoe. The complainant, in evidence,440 words
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Article170 1927-01-19 37 The following action has taken at a meeting of Committee No. 3, held on January 7th. Approved Amended apportionment ofcosi i>f making up Ridout R< ad on the basis of length of frontage. Confirmed apportionment of cost of making up Keong Saik Road. Decided to recommend additional provision170 words
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87 1927-01-19 37 The local manager of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation informs us he has received a telegram from his Head Office in Hongkong stating that, subject to audit, the final dividend for the year will probably be: Dividend of M (three pounds) per share; bonus87 words
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Article792 1927-01-19 37 Wireless Communication. INDUSTRIAL SITKS AT K ATOM;. The following i iak» n from *.ht- n ir^tes of a Committed meeting of the fa its Settlements (Singapore) Association held iq tht Singapore Kxchang, Room n .January lUth. when there wen present: Messrs J. G. Campbell (President), H. W.792 words
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Article1644 1927-01-19 38 Thc> January rac* meeting at Penang had a very good opening and we learn that the start injr came in for special commendation from thos*e interested. The entry has be^n extraordinarily good, as, in addition to the best of the old ones and a strong contingent from Java1,644 words
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122 1927-01-19 38 CONFERENCE AT SINGAPORE. A conference of representatives of Chinese Chambers of Commerce in Malaya met at Singapore on Saturday. Among the matters discussed was the question of school fees and it was resolved to ask Government to reduce these fees to $3 and122 words
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Article820 1927-01-19 38 CAMERON'S HIGHLANDS. To the Editor. Sir,— Seeing that "Tapahite" evidently hails from the district where the r< ad work to the Highlands is being carried out, it is surprising that he is in such complete ignorance of the whole subject and has not taken the trouble820 words
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Article134 1927-01-19 38 To the Editor. Penang Police Cases. Yeo Boon Seng was charged with attempted suicide by stabbing himself with a knife in Cintra Street last night. He pleaded guilty and said he was mentally worried. He* was sentenced t< one month. Sir, The above appeared in your to-day'-paper and134 words
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Article223 1927-01-19 38 To the Editor. Sir, Even distant Labuan is being a I fected in that the cost of living has gorr« up on all sides. It may not be generally known that th price of kerosene has prone up by more than 20 per cent. What223 words
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Article277 1927-01-19 38 MR. LE CAIN AND OFFICIAL REPLY. To the Editor. Sir, A memorandum, which constitutes the official reply to the criticisms in my letter dated 30th. November, 192G, has »p--peared in the Press. It states that my letter contains several "inaccuracies." These "inaccuracies" are the creations of277 words
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Article154 1927-01-19 38 The much discussed picture, "Mademoiselle From Armentieres" was shown for the first time at the Victoria Theatre last night. The picture, an all British Gaumont production, is a magnificent depiction o£ scenes 1 in the Great War, which intersperses a touching romance between a British Tommy154 words
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Article520 1927-01-19 39 Hokiens have been arrested and ged at the Detective Station with I i a fng in Sarawak to the extent of $liO. fund has been raised and subscriptions are invited for an English school at Tanjong Malim. Mr. VeU-v R. Jesudos is to be the hesdmad520 words
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Article216 1927-01-19 39 STIFF SENTENCE ON CHINESE. In the District Court yesterday a Chinese found guilty and sentenced to twelve months rigorous imprisonment, followed by years police supervision on a charge of tealing purse containing over $5 from anther Chinese about LBO p.m. on Jan. sth. Complainant stated that he was216 words
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Article2048 1927-01-19 39 "AN Unmitigated Scoundrel/' TEN YEARS FOR GANG ROBBER. The case of Chong- Heng occupied the Chief Justice, Sir William Murison, ail the morning at the Assizes yesterday. The accused, a Cantonese, appeared on two charges, one of armed gang robbery and another of armed robbery. Mr. (J. Q,2,048 words
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Article137 1927-01-19 39 Major-General Straubenzee. MAR OFFICE APPOINTMENT. f Renter's Service. I London. .lan. 12. The War Office MIBOUBCei the appointment of Major-General C. van Xtrauben■ec as General Officer Commanding the Troops. Malaya, vice Major-General Sir T. Kraser. Major-Genera] Casimar Cartvrright van Straubenzeo was born on Xovember 11th., 1867. He137 words
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Article146 1927-01-19 39 It is with regret we have to record thr death in the Genera] Hospital on Tuesday, following an operation, of Mr. P. U. An drew.-, a well-known figure k) local shipping circles. Prior to the operation his assistant submitted himself to a transfusion of146 words
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Article151 1927-01-19 39 STABBED IN JALAN BES AR. Tlit discovery of a Chinese suffering from serious stab wounds in Jalan Besar on Tuesday night developed into an exciting man hunt, daring which the police, \\h-. had traced the alleged assailants of the injured man to a house in the same i-ad had to151 words
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Article293 1927-01-19 40 1M INCHES OF RAIN IN ONE DAY. The followilfg is a summary of information received by the Malay Mail concerning conditions <-n Kuala Reman estate: Kua:;; Reman is the main estate of the K.R.R. Estates, Ltd.. and i< situated about jo mi lei up-river from Kuantan. Twelve293 words
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Article73 1927-01-19 40 We were officially informed yesterday afternoon that food supplies in Kelantan, Kuantan and Pekan are now assured, the Malay Mai] says. A Straits steamship was unloading food on Sunday afternoon to be tal en up to Pekan. This news is welcome, as hitherto no definite information has73 words
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Article182 1927-01-19 40 Mr. A. I*. Henggeler, mining engineer. Kuala Lumpur, sends to the Malay Mail the rainfall sheet for December on the Freda tin mine in the district of Kemaman. This shew- that, whereas from the beginning of the month to the 20th the maximum daily rainfall was182 words
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Article210 1927-01-19 40 THREE QUESTIONS. To the Editor. Sir,— Members of the straits Settlements (Singapore) Association yesterday received n repori a Committee meeting recently held, during which this matter appears to have been very fully discussed, and the fact that the ommittee voted more <-r less solidlj against the210 words
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766 1927-01-19 40 FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 1927. INTERNATIONAL HEALTH. Work of Singapore Bureau. ACTIVITIES TO BE EXTENDED. i The Advisory Council of the Eastern Bureau of tK League i t Nations Health Organisation held its Second Session from January <"> to 11 in the Bureau's premises, in Robinson Road. The following subjects were766 words
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Article1100 1927-01-19 40 Opening of New Bridge. THE KING'S NOETHBEN TOUR. (From Our Own Correspondent.) liangkok, .Jan. 8. Since Saturday last the northern and southern lines were united by the opening of the fine bridge across the Bangkok river. His Majesty performed the opening ceremony, which attracted considerable public interest.1,100 words
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Article658 1927-01-19 40 Another Robber (Jet* Ten Years. RAID ON A GOLDSMITH. The most important cast- at the A before the Chief Justice. Sir William .1 eon, yesterday, was that of Lee Fook, pleaded not guilty to two charges of n robbery. Mr. G. G. Set h. Solicitor General, secuted and658 words
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Article1164 1927-01-19 41 New Year Hopes. BETTER PROSPECTS. (From Ojt Own Correspondent.) Jesselton, Jan. 6. i: a ■■a- said that most people the Chartered Company's Territory are r.riy the New Year more full of hope they have done for a good many years. Ir. London the Company has left behind1,164 words
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Article48 1927-01-19 41 THIRD ROUND CUP REPLAYS. [Renter's Service. I London, Jan. 12. Results of replays of matches in the third round of the P.A. Cup to-day resulted s follows: Port Vale T>, Orient 1. Liverpool 4, Bournemouth 1. Manchester Un. 2, Reading 2. Portsmouth 4, Bristol Rovers 0.48 words
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Article82 1927-01-19 41 TEX RICHARD'S GUARANTEE. [Router's Service.] New York, Jan. 12. In fulfilment of a clause of his contract to stag; a championship tight during th > summer Rick rd to-day deposited $100.0^0 I with a New York bank. i The remaining $100,001) making up the guarantee will be82 words
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Article74 1927-01-19 41 ORGANISED ATTACK BY BRITISH PROS. [Reuter's Service.] London, Jan. 12. This year a new event in golfing histor;: will be an organized British att ek on American championships. The newspaper, "Golf Illustrated," is raising a national fund of at least i'.'J.OOO to fin nee the tour74 words
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Article114 1927-01-19 41 [Router's Service. l Los Angeles, Jan. 10. Bobby Cruickshank, of Shackamaxon, a native of Edinburgh, won the $10,000 golf tournament with an aggregate of 252. Charles Guest, of Los Angeles, and E. Dudley, of Oakhill, tied for second place with 288. f Bobby Cruickshank tied for114 words
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Article107 1927-01-19 41 YESTERDAY'S PRICES. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 7;>4lh. auction yesterday, when there were Catalogued 1.109,602 lt».; r>35..-4 tons. Offered 887,821 lbs.; *****5 tons. Sold 813,728 lbs. :',»>:>. :i7 tons. New York 40 cts. PRICES REALIZED. Ribbed Smoked Sheet <\>n{> Per Lb. Standard Quality Xo107 words
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Article616 1927-01-19 41 Singapore, .lan. 11. There is little change to record during the past week in the price of Tin and share quotations shew few changes. There has been a fair business passing in the more popular dollar issues but Sterlings continue neglected and this section of the market616 words
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Article350 1927-01-19 41 A quarrel between two Chinese outside 20 Crawford Street on Wednesday night terminated fatally, when one of the men drew a large knife and stabbed the other through the heart. The injured man expired almost immediately. Investig. ting the affair immediately after he received the information, Inspector350 words
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Article199 1927-01-19 41 ROYAL STAR PITS INTO SINGAPORE. The Royal Star, a vessel of 4,SSO tons net, and 7,!>00 tons gross, belonging to the Blue Star Line, whilst bound from Shanghai to London, struck a shoal patch to the north of the Berante Beac n, off St. John's Island,199 words
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Article165 1927-01-19 41 ACTION IN SUPREME COURT •An action which involves a question re garding the sale of property known aWoodsville, a house in Upper Serango< j:. which, according to Mr. Claude da Silva, representing the plaintiff, was named after a former judge of the Supreme Court. wa> commenced in165 words
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Article67 1927-01-19 41 The following appointments arc notified in th:- B. X. B. Official Gazette: Misi E. E. Barratt to be Nursing Sister, Jesselton Civil Hospital; Mr. K. G. Dale f i h Assisant Executive Engineer, P.W.D. Sandakan; Miss E. Simpson t(, be Xurse Matron, Sandakan Civil Hospital; Mr. A. X. If. Cany,67 words
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Article446 1927-01-19 42 Mr. W. C. Taylor has been appointed Coroner for Malacca. Mr. G. Gilham Browne has been appointed Accountant, Survey Department, S.S. and F.M.S. The well-known local boxer, Tan Eng Kee, arrived in Singapore yesterday, after a tour in the Philippine Islands. Mr. A. Gilmour has been446 words
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Article196 1927-01-19 42 THE INAUGURAL MEETING. The Board constituted under the Architects Ordinance 192G held its inaugural meeting on the 12th inst. under the Presidency of the Colonial Engineer, who is also Registrar for the Board. Mr. Stalhvood was nominated as Hon: Secretary and Treasurer. It was arranged that forms196 words
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Article1019 1927-01-19 42 Quicquid agent homines no*tn est farrago I Libelli Juvenal. A mysterious communication was received in this office yesterday addressed to the Wharf Manager, Singapore Free Press, and reading 1 "Kindly destroy the one case of beer mentioned in your memo of the 12th. inst." A diligent1,019 words
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Article479 1927-01-19 42 I France Recognises War Service. I I EMDEVS UNWELCOME VISIT RECALLED. A pleasing function took place in the offices of Messrs. Harrisons Barker and Co., Chartered Bank Chambers, yesterday morning on the occasion of the presentation to the hon'ble Mr. John Mitchell of the Order of Chevalier479 words
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Article126 1927-01-19 42 HEAVY INCREASE LAST YEAR. The effect of the unsettled conditions in China upon the immigration of Chinese into Singapore is Indicated by the figures provided by the Secretary for Chinese Affairs published in the Government G .zette last night. During December 32,916 Chinese immigrants arrived at Singapore, bringing126 words
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Article746 1927-01-19 42 Factory Sites at Kfttong. SOMK MORE QUESTIONS. hi the Editor. Dear Sir, Bonne more questions. Did the Committee of the Straiti ments (Singapore) Association take i cuduels on behalf of alien companies, or did they discuss the question fron bioader point of view of public policy746 words
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Article1038 1927-01-19 43 Chief Justices Comments on Police. K\< EEDINGLY SLACK.** i Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) Assize- yesterday described the conof the police as "exceedingly slack" apologia I to the jury for the trouble had been caused through inefficient irk. trouble arose in the case of I\> e y :...r1,038 words
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Article269 1927-01-19 43 VALENTINO'S LAST FILM. Five months ago Rudolf Valentino, idolised by a world wide public by reason of the appeal of his interpretations of the leading roles in such successful film productions as "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse", "Monsieur Beaucaire", and The Shiok", passed away269 words
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Article291 1927-01-19 43 A SECRET SOCIETY (RIME? A fatal case of stabbing in which the. victim was a young Kuala Lumpur Chinese named Tan Joo Yam took place at Kajang on Monday night, after a dinner party to which the deceased was invited with othei friends from Kuala Lumpur.291 words
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515 1927-01-19 43 MONDAY, JANUARY 17. 1927. PRODUCING WITNESSES. Chief Justice Modifies Comments. ANXIOUS TO BE FAIR TO POLICE. At the Assizes on Saturday, befi-re the Chief Justice, Sir William Murison, the case of Poey Kah Sian was resumed, but as the witness, Go Sin What, could not be found, aid the accused515 words
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Article321 1927-01-19 43 MILITARY HONOURS AT FUNUAL. We regret to record the death, which occurred at the General Hospital, Singapore, on Friday, of Mr. Herbert H. James, nianagir of Nithsdale Estate, Mersing, at the ape of 30. Deceased was the only son of Colonel Herbert James, C.8.,321 words
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Article576 1927-01-19 43 Singapore and Services Provide Good Game. PREVIOUS DEFEAT AVENGED. Singapore. .13 pts. United Services. .3 pts. About a month Bgo Singapore and the Services met at the Stadium in a Malaya Cup fixture and the Services won a very interesting «ame by the bare margin of a couple of576 words
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68 1927-01-19 43 Perak, who will he in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday for their match against Negri Semhilan in the final of the Malaya Cup competition, had a friendly with S^langoi at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday. They proved to be superior at all points and strengthened the68 words
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Article144 1927-01-19 43 The January Bogey competition was played on Saturday and Sunday •Bd resulted in a win for Mr. C. S. Clarke. Seventy-one cards were taken out and the following were returned: The sweep was won by Mr. Clarke on Saturday and hy Mr Hardie on Sunday. Captain's Prize.144 words
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Article1092 1927-01-19 44 Factory Site At Katong. A HASTY DECISION." To the Kditor. Sir.— As a member of the Strait- Settlements (Singapore) Association I do not support the resolution passed on this subject by the Committee n the 10th instant. I note from the copy of minutes circulated to1,092 words
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Article200 1927-01-19 44 To the Editor. Sir, In view of the inquiries received from people desirous of taking their dog3 with them to the United Kingdom when g ing on leave or retiring from this country, I have the honour to inform you that I am advised by the IVpartment200 words
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Article278 1927-01-19 44 DIKE'S WIN CHARITY MATCH. Duke's 2, S.F.A 1. A Urge crowd packed the Stadium on Saturday afternoon to witness the above match, the gate proceeds of which are t<> be donated to the flood relief fund. Tho football never reached a very h?£h standard, and whereas it must be278 words
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Article329 1927-01-19 44 Second Day's Results. SOME GOOD DIVIDENDS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) I'enanK, Jan. 11. There waa a good attendance at the raco? here to-day. The following were the roI suits:— Race 1. Open Horses Furlongs). Some Silk (Thompson) 8.7 1 Crisp (Gerrard) 8.8 Gretnut (Spencer) 8.5 3 Won by329 words
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Article354 1927-01-19 44 JOHN SANDS WIN SWEEP RACE. i (From Our Own Correspondent.) IVnang, Jan. 13. There was an excellent attendance at th»> race to-day. The following were the re- 1 raits:— Race I. Five Furlongs. Vin^t-et-Un (Roberts) 7.:> 1 Amrita (Hobbs) S.S Penarth (Thompson) 9.10 3 Won by a354 words
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Article328 1927-01-19 44 SOME SPLENDID I>l\ IDEM (From Our Own Correspondent.) Pmig, lan. i., The following were the resulti of 1 races: Race I. Five Furlong. Bardear (Thompson) S Lon^inus (Greenstein) 8.13 The Mahdi (Sleigh) i« Won by a head, third half a length Time 1.6, Tote |64; 10, 7.328 words
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Article61 1927-01-19 44 JAPANESE HEATS CHARLTOBi in RECORD TIME. Reuter'l Service. 1 Sydney, lan< I In the \< u South Wales champi «i 100 ynrt\< backstroke, Saito (Japan) I Campbell Kirkland in 7 %> > seconds. H by two yards. In the 220 yards Takaishi (Japai I Boy Charlton in61 words
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Article52 1927-01-19 44 HUNDRED SWIMMERS AFTER Santa (alalina Island, California. Jaa. 15. One hundred aiul two swimmer- I ing wi,i)ici!, plunged Into the breaks this morning in nn attempt to wli 22 mi]c< to the mainland. Th< t5,000. If a man wins (3,000 awaii j woman to acc< mplish52 words
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Article61 1927-01-19 44 NOT MANY DBATHB IN PERAK. Mr. V. <;. Savi, Chief Police 0 JVrak, has instituted careful enqu throughout Penik to ascertain ai sc< ly as possible the death roll in tonn< Nvith the .unat floods. He states thai <ieath certainly did not exceed two d< these Including the61 words
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Article8747 1927-01-19 45 TReuter's Service. l London, Jan. 12. j: Trade returns for December [mpori £113,312,000; Exports, £49, i ncrease of uh.ooo and a de- o f £3,356,000 respectively, compared Novemh Sports during 1926 totalled £1,242,8fW, ri £651,892,000, decreases of 351,000 and 6121,488,000 respectirety, I t ,ared with 1925. J Montreal, Jan.8,747 words
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Article159 1927-01-19 47 The Hun. Treasurer of the F.M.S. Moods Relief Fund acknowledge! the following subscriptions: Allready acknowledged $1,350 I. I. M. Nagalingan 25 An^lo French Trading Co., Ltd., 500 Tan Kah Kee nd Co., 1,000 The Malaya Tribune Press Ltd. 150 P. A. F. David 230 L. P.159 words
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Article418 1927-01-19 48 First Class Players at S.C.C. J ALKINER WINS EXHIBITION GAME. Mr. H. W. Stevenson and Mr. Claude Falkiner, the well-known billiard players, had a large audience to watch their exhibition match at the Cricket Club last night. The game was 750 up and Falkiner, taKing full advantage of his418 words
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Article412 1927-01-19 48 DR. \Y. DAWSON AND MISS KITH I A very pretty wedding- was solemnized at the Presbyterian Church. Singapore, on Saturday afternoon between Miss Ruth Gregory Burnett, youngest daughter of the late Alexander and Mrs. Burnett, of Al>erdeen, and Dr. Walter Dawson, eldest son of the Rev. W. W.412 words
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Article549 1927-01-19 48 The Kathleen Trophy. A POPULAR WIN FOR DR. HOOPS. The third and last race for the above prize would, if it could, be dismissed in s»ch lurid language that it would mean either three months without the option of a fine, or complete oblivion 'neath a friendly table. As,549 words
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Article264 1927-01-19 48 The third and last race for the Kathleen trophy was sailed at R.S.Y.C yesterday morning. Gertrude was the winner of the award with 20 points out of a possible 24. After the racing the trophy was presented by Mrs. F. G. Lundon to Dr. Hoops amidst much enthusiasm. The264 words
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Article147 1927-01-19 48 Malayan Tour Concluded. DEPARTURE FOR AUSTRALIA YESTERDAY. The Bishop of London, who returned from the F.M.S. by the morning mail, left for Australia via Java, at noon yesterday by the Tasman, accompanied by his chaplain, the Rev. H. C. Thomson. A number of well-known people gathered gt147 words
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Article186 1927-01-19 48 PRESENTATION TO MK. SEW ELL. In honour of the visit made to Malacca OB Tuesday by the Ri.erht Rev. the Lord Bishop of London, Malacca Club was "At Home' in the evening, and the occasion attracted a large gathering of members from the town and outstations.186 words
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431 1927-01-19 48 EXPERIENCES IN CHINA. Cail H. Boeh ringer. 23. and Robert 11. Powers, 22. two Michigan State College graduates, who arc working their way around the world by doing newspaper work, arrived in Singapore on Sunday for a shoil stay. They told the Free Press431 words
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Article103 1927-01-19 48 Check Borings Indicate S a |ti n fi DITCH GOVERNMENT T«, w. IN INVESTIGATION. We are informed by the Pontianak Gold Dredging once a cable- was received jresterda from the Managing Director, Mi n Wilson, stating that the result indicate that Mami area i:». i,. The assistance of103 words
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Article182 1927-01-19 48 r AUTOCRATIC POWERS (M GOVERNMENT CONDEMNED. (From Our Own Correspond i Ipoh. I i). 17 It transpired at a meeting <••, Porak Planters Association that for the year since restriction started tin- ment Committee was refusing t di nfo figures on which the assessment I cular holdings182 words
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Article73 1927-01-19 48 NEARLY MILLION DOLLARS PROFIT. (From Our Own Correspondent) At the first annual meeting of Malay Siamese Prospecting Co., h:*ld at Taiping Mr. A. J. King, who presided, rep >rt€d i profit for the year of $906,724. Out this sum the directors had placed which was more than73 words
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Article131 1927-01-19 48 ANOTHER M URDER. GRUESOME FIND BY POLICE. The police are investigating a particularly puzzling and extraordinary CliMf li present time. The matter concerndiscovery of the decomposed body of Ch nese towkay on Raffles Reclamation ground. A dagger had been driven through tin man right eye, but it was impossible to131 words
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Article43 1927-01-19 48 January .Medal BtgCy. Twenty-four curds wore taken out foi above, and the following: returned: J. Hodgini 1 down (Winw A. Farahar 6 J. Thomson 7 K. A. Gibson 7 Bill Sweeps. Saturday. No cards returned. Sunday, J. Hodffins, 1 Dp.43 words
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Article80 1927-01-19 48 Seven cardi were taken <»ut f<»r the i monthly medal, January <-oinpetiti rt, the following were returned The marriage of Mr. n. K. L. I\ Mathi of the K.M.S. Police, and Miss Jtan Stt\v;i; daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart, of I' 1 Swettenham, took place on80 words