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Title Section22 1927-02-02 65 TH E Singapore Free Press AND MER CANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. JANUARY^ 1927. NO. 2.6</.22 words
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Article286 1927-02-02 65 I VDERS. Latest Move in < hina. 65 'hina Situation 65 raining the Troopa 66 i hina Parleys o*_ lining the Tr ops fib' i ia Position fifi \\Y« k-End < livinment 66 Traffic Court Suggestion 66 nl K E AM) COURT NEWS. < 150,000 Rubber eculations fiS ing286 words
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Article54 1927-02-02 65 SKVC.M On __oth January, on Dominion j Kstate, Sentenyih, to Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Skyum. a son. BOURNE Porn, at Xew Vork City on Jan uary :.oth. 1927, t<> Mr. and Mrs. A. \V. Bourne Jr., a son. NIVEN. A daughter, on 21st January, 1927 j to Mr.54 words
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Obituary134 1927-02-02 65 OWEN- Annie Dorothea Caroline, Uloved wife of George Paddisou Owen, at her residence. The Lake, Singapore, on .lan. 28th. 1927, aged 70. CARR. Samuel Richard Carr on Jan. 26th 1927, at Klthani, London, aged 7S years. YEO.- Madam Yeo Kim Neo, beloved wife of Mr. Lee Pek Hock 1t.8.E.134 words
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Article273 1927-02-02 65 The last mail from home, with datee ur to Jan. 6th., arrived on Saturday morning. this mail leaves by 8.1. on Thursday. The Assizes concluded its sitting! during the week, when some small cases were de Some intcn stiii^r CltS es have c MM befoie the Supreme273 words
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Article42 1927-02-02 65 Pank demand 2 l 2H-SI2 Private credit- H m.s. 2 4 5-16 Franco, demand 1396 Honjrkon.'. demand 5 p.c. Di-. Yokohama, demand !J4 Bangkok, demand >o Bar Silve London 27 13-10 Bank of Lmrland Fste 5 n.e. Sovereign, Bank Buying B.W42 words
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Article56 1927-02-02 65 By courtesy of Messrs Macphail and Co. we learn that the price of rubber in London on Saturday, mccording to quotations by Messrs Henry Gardner and Co., was as follows: London standard sheet, spot in warehouse London, ls 7d. C.i.f. London standard sheet and crepe. February shipment,56 words
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Article708 1927-02-02 65 Jan. 26. Inasmuch as there has been no report of French or American armed forces being: sent to Shanghai, and as Japan is understood definitely to m have decided not to land troops, it would appear in view of the report that Britain. France, Japan708 words
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Article437 1927-02-02 65 Jan. 27. The general indications from China are far from satisfactory, for there is increasing evidence of uneasiness on the part of all nationalities and amongst all classes. If it is really necessary that the Italian Sisters of j Mercy should evacuate the province of Kwang Tung437 words
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Advertisement101 1927-02-02 65 hscriber* to trie "Singapore Free Press'* returning from Europe to the Straits of the mail lines, itc invited to send Manager ihe name of their steamer and v;il in Singapore. Topics will then l to meet them at various ports of call. ption to the weekly 12s. per quurtev with101 words
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Article325 1927-02-02 66 Yesterday we published a paragraph with regard to the use of the Swimming Club by the men of the Suffolks, who are passing through by transport on their way to China. We understand that the arrangements for their entertainment were made by a hurriedly got together committee,325 words
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Article460 1927-02-02 66 Jan. 28. When the terms which Mr. O' Malley if) said to have been drafting for submission for approval to the British Government via Sir Miles Lampson and the Chine.se Governments via their responsible officials are published, we should not be surprised to learn that the Northern460 words
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Article227 1927-02-02 66 It is satisfactory to learn that arrangements have been successfully put in hand for the formation of a committee which wiil take up the entertainment, as far as circumstances permit, of the various contingents of troops and naval detachments which will be passing to and fro in227 words
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Article650 1927-02-02 66 Jan. 29. There is a curious air of unreality about affairs in China which makes it very difficult to appreciate the real situation. Nothing has come out in the news just lately which would appear to indicate any spread of violent antagonism to American citizens, yet there650 words
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Article747 1927-02-02 66 Jan. 81. Sir Austen Chamberlain at Birmingham has indicated exactly how far Britain is prepared to go in regard to meeting Chinese wishes for a revision of rights in China. There will probably be a good many of the Diehard school who will feel with .some bitterness that747 words
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Article658 1927-02-02 66 Fob. 1. It appears a pity that the matter of the traffic court, which was brought up in Municipal Commission on Friday should not have been con'ersd in greater detail, and with cal r publicity than was accorded ft. Fi >m the dl scuseion allotted to658 words
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Article35 1927-02-02 67 The engagement is announced of Mr. f hn W. Fuller, A.C.A., of Kuala Lumpur, and Miss M. Irene Teale, of Kuala Lumonly daughter of the late Mr. W- B. reals and Mrs. Teale, of Birmingham.35 words
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Article177 1927-02-02 67 Official Assignee's Suit. FRAUDULENT PREFERENCE ALLEGED. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Jan. 23. In the Supreme Court, before Mr. Justice Sproule, the hearing has commenced of a suit in which the plaintiff b the Ofriciai Assignee, of Leong Tek Khean. stated in thc pleadings to be a bankrupt,177 words
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Article53 1927-02-02 67 Penang. Jan. 2.">. Mr. Justice Sproule upheld th? conviction in the cise in which Chan Ah Kin, a famale Chinese, appealed against a sentence of six months rigorous imprisonment for voluntarily causing hurt to a little girl by burning her on various parts i f the body53 words
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Article51 1927-02-02 67 LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL MEMBER (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang. Jan. 2K. At a special general meeting of the Chamber of Commerce Mr. P. M. Robinson, general manager of Eastern Smelting Company, was unanimously elected to be the Chamber's representative on the Legislative Council, vice Mr. J. Sellar.51 words
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Article69 1927-02-02 67 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang. Jan. 2(>. .Judgment was reserved by Mr. Justic( P. J. Sproule in the .Supreme Court <uit brought by the Official Assignee of Leong Tek Khean, a bankrupt, trustee of Le* ng Fee, against Leong Fng Khean and Leong Yin Khean in connection69 words
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Article89 1927-02-02 67 ALLEGED BREACH OF TRUST. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Jan. 27. In the Police Court A. R. M. Nirayan Chetty was charged with criminal breach of trust in respect of precious stones and cash to the value of $18,120. The case was postponed until February Oth. At89 words
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Article85 1927-02-02 67 The wedding took place at St. George's Church, yesterday, the Rev. Keppel Carnier officiating, of Mr. A. P. H. Holmes, of the Penang Municipality, and Mis.; Mary Lcggate, youngest daughter of Mr. am' Mrs. Leg-gate of Melbourne, Australia After the ceremony a reception was held at the85 words
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Article42 1927-02-02 67 Ipoh, Jan. 28. As a result of the protest of Perak planters the Central Restriction ("om mittee has decided to divulge the figures on which assessments are based only after an appeal has been lodged against the assessment.42 words
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47 1927-02-02 67 IPOH MAIL FAILS TO REACH DESTINATION. Ipoh, Jan. 28. For the third time this week the Singapore mails failed to reach Ipoh. It is understood to-day that a considerable slir occurred in Johore, rendering the night mail southwards uncertain. Consequently, there were no departures to Singapore to-day.47 words
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Article119 1927-02-02 67 Rock Falls on Sleepers. THREE KILLED. (From Our Own Correspondent.) ipoh, Jan. 31. A great mass of overhanging rock, about j 50 tons, crashed through a flimsy shelter under overhanging limestone cliffs yesterday, falling amidst a dozen sleepers three being* crushed to death including one woman. All were119 words
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Article107 1927-02-02 67 Mr. X. Gibson, foreman shipwright at the Harbour Board docks, was struck by a broken steel hawser and thrown into the sea on Monday. The accident occurred as the Royal Star, her temporary repairs completed, was leaving dock. Striking his head against the side of the107 words
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Article45 1927-02-02 67 The Second Battalion of the Suffolks left for China on board the Achilles yesterday. There was a large crowd at the wharf to see the men depart. Further details and horses belonging to the Battalion were brought to Singapore by the transport Patroclus.45 words
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Article407 1927-02-02 67 The Straits Echo announces that from Feb. 7 it will be published as a morning paper. i lie Al Islamiah Johoriah has been exempted from registration under the Societies Enactment. Declarations of land required for military purposes in Changhi, Bedoh. Pulo Tekong, and Pulo Chin are notified in the Gazette.407 words
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Article731 1927-02-02 67 A Monsoon Breeze. 90MERVILLE BOWL RACE. Nine boats jresterday faced the starter for the second race for the Somerville Bowl in fairly light airs. The general direction of the wind was N.N.E. anv the ftrst leg was a close nip to the Mar: of War Buoy. Only those boats731 words
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Article53 1927-02-02 67 The Hongkong Bank has received the following subscriptions for the above. Already acknowledged |25,865 Pirelli (Far East) Ltd. lnl> The Honorary Treasurer of the Malayan Floods Relief Fund, care of Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, informs us that $30,000 has been forwarded to the central relief fund53 words
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Article1042 1927-02-02 68 Trying Experiences on A Pahang correspondent send.- to tho Mala} Mai* ar interesting "diary of events on x Ibon estate, Padang Tungku." during tht is, remarking that conditions on "Ararat" were as bad as those on the l Flanders front in the winter ol' 1915-16 j1,042 words
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Article283 1927-02-02 68 DEATH OF M R S. G.P. OWEN We greatlj regret lo learn of ;he death, yesterday afternoon, at her residence The lake, of .Mis. C. P. Owen. Mrs. Owen, wh i ad not very long returned to Singapore v ith her husband, had not been in good health for some283 words
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213 1927-02-02 68 BANKRUPTS &450.000 RUBBER SPECULATIONS. ON A DEBT OF $30,000. Speculating in rubber- to the extent of $450,000 when he was insolvent was admitted by a debtor named Lim Yew Chye in the course of his public examination by the Deputy Official Assignee, Mr. L. Gibson, in the Supreme Court yesterday213 words
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Article121 1927-02-02 68 A Bill is shortly to be introduced in the Federal Council to amend the existing lawwit h regard to the control of the exhibition of cinematograph films in the F.M.S. The Objects and Reasons state: The present law with regard to the control of cinematograph121 words
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Article57 1927-02-02 68 On the recommendation of the Board of Education, the Secretary of State has selected Mr. G. McOwen, D. Phil.. M.A. B.aSc. for appointment as Reader in Chemistry at Raffles College, Singapore. This gentleman, who will be the first t > be apnointed to the staff of57 words
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Article911 1927-02-02 68 IS THE SOVIET MOBILIZING A Bogey Rumour. RUSSIA NOT LIKELY TO CHALLBNGE (From Our Own Correspondent.) During the past few days. Peking was full of ominous rumours that several regiments of the Red Army were being held on the frontiers of Russia for an invasion of the Chinese Kastern Railway911 words
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Article535 1927-02-02 68 .SOME GOOD I»RU ES. The following valuable Singap >r, properties were disp sod of by Estat Trust Agencies, Limited, at their sale room on Monday afternoon before a crowded attendance, biddings being brisk thi out. 900 years leasehold land and h u-c ;\-> North Bridge Road TOO sq.535 words
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Article204 1927-02-02 68 The annual general meeting of the Singapore and South Malays Boy S Association was held in the Y.M.C.A. last evening when Mr. Purdy. District Commis sioner for Singapore, took the chair in the absence of Mr. I. Sand-, the Commia sioner for Malaya. The reports and204 words
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Article24 1927-02-02 68 The dues in respect to the Great and Little Basses, as altered and coming into force on April first, are published in the Gazette.24 words
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710 1927-02-02 69 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 1927. JAVA NOTES. t omntunist Action in the D.E.I. (> r Own < orrespondent.) IVmdoeng. Jan. 21. no other developments to ren co nnection with the Comr in .lava and Sumatra and r the p* aceful Mountain City rlanda East Indies it is difficult there are destructive710 words
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Article780 1927-02-02 69 Error Leads to Cheating Charge. EUROPEAN LADY ACQUITTED AT MALACCA. A mistake in dating cheques 1020 instead of 1027 in settlement of accounts with a firm of Bombay merchants in Malacca led to the appearance of Mrs. Eileen Stubbs < f Tampin at the Malacca Police Court780 words
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Article1508 1927-02-02 69 I Court of Enquiry Opens. EVIDENCE OF THE CAPTAIN. An official Marine Court of Enquiry, presided over by Mr. P. A. F. David, District Judge and First Magistrate, with Captain G. Freyberg (Master Attendant), Captain A. IL Barnes and Captain It. W. Morris as Assessors, yesterday commenced1,508 words
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Article176 1927-02-02 69 A case of some interest came up for hearing before the Third Magistrate yesterday. Two Chinese workmen were charged with carrying letters out of the Singapore Prison with ut permission. On Monday an officer of the prison staff was in the printing shed when he chanced to176 words
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Article38 1927-02-02 69 The Hongkong Bank acknowledge receipt of the following further subscriptions. Already acknowledged $20,301. European Staff of Singapore R. D. Davies 100. Standard Oil Co. of New York 1,000. Overseas Assurance Corporation Ltd. 250. $21,835.38 words
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Article949 1927-02-02 70 Clash Not Likely For a While. CHINESE MAY 'URN ON JAPAN NEXT. (Our Own Correspondent. Copyright.) Tokyo. Dec. 21. Japanese statesmen are in a quandary with regard to China. The warring factions have dwindled down to two, namely the North and the South and. for the first949 words
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246 1927-02-02 70 COUNTERFEIT COIN ON NEW DUTCH MOTORSHIP. SIGNIFICANT HAUL ON THE CREMER Revenue officers made a discovery of some significance when they boarded the new Dutch motor vessel, the Cremer. when she arrived in l^ingapore yesterday morning from Amoy and other China poris on the homeward part of her maiden voyage.246 words
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Article186 1927-02-02 70 IMMIGRANTS SENT TO POOR HOUSE. Eight Chinese immigrants, who journeyed to Singapore on board a junk and were landed at Changi, were placed before Mr. ►Smith, in the Third Police Court yesterday, and charged with landing in the Colony a a an unspecified place, contrary to the186 words
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Article131 1927-02-02 70 JUDGE AND JURY'S VERDICT. The case of Liew Chai Mah occupied the Chief Justice, Sir William Murison, all yesterday and half of the previous day. It concluded yesterday evening, the verdict being guilty of assault but not of robbery. The accused was charged with causing hurt while committing131 words
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Article54 1927-02-02 70 A triple murder took place at about 9 o'clock at Alor Pongsu, a village near Bagan Serai. The victims, who are said to be Malays, were attacked by a Malay who is alleged to have run amok. Another Malay is also said to have been seriouslv iniured. No arrest hasT.O.M. - 54 words
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Article1076 1927-02-02 70 Motorists Crave For Water in Sweltering Desert. A MURDER SCARE. From Singapore, in the East, to London and Blackpool in the West, ia the wonderful record of three intrepid motorists, one of whom, Mr. 11. Canagasabey, paid a visit to the Gazette and Herald office in mail1,076 words
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Article344 1927-02-02 70 A ..I.e. SUMMER i IP. The following was the result of ti. run at Sydney on Jan. 3rd. Summer- Cup, of £lo each, with E2,t)00 ad ded; second £500, and third i'2".(» fi prize. One wile and live furlongs. STRONGBOW l FIREFLY BACCHUS (Winner trained by G. I*.344 words
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Article113 1927-02-02 70 CURLRY OUTPOINTED BV JOHSN CUTHBEKT. [Reuter's Service.] London, lii' 1 In a twenty rounds contest for therweight championship of Great Bi which took place at the National Club last night, Johnny Cuthbert. field, beat Johnny Curiey, of Lam holder, on points. Both scaled v It was a113 words
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Article647 1927-02-02 71 Plaintiff in Court Action. (j I BSTION OF DEBTS. irif Kassim bin Hashim, the reigning an of Siak, a Dutch Protectorate in nine members of his family Supreme (.'ourt yesterday before Mr. 1 na. pe 1 re.nie. ,11-'. which arise out of an action v hich the647 words
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Article56 1927-02-02 71 report of the meet'ng of the British Borneo (Chartered. Company as in The Times. Sir Edgar Holberton I I "Chairman of the Bombay 1 mpany" instead of as manager Rangoon Branch and Mr. Ifassey Hill ted to have been in Sumatra with ed Langkat Company instead of in "> omce.56 words
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1419 1927-02-02 71 THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 1927. ROYAL STAR GROUNDING. Marine Enquiry's Finding. THE MASTER'S NEGLH.ENCE. That Captain J. Mcl_eod, master of the Royal Star, was guilty of negligence resulting in his vessel being damaged cm a submerged reef in the Singapore Strait n the morning of Januay 13 last, was the finding1,419 words
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Article219 1927-02-02 71 WHAT THE TIMES OP MALAYA SAYS. Some little time ago, says the Times of Malaya, we heard a most persistent rumour to the effect that His Excellency Sir Laurence Guillemard, Governor of the ►Straits Settlements and High Commissioner of the Federated Malay States, intended to retire219 words
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Article150 1927-02-02 71 PROPOSAL THAT SEA VIEW SHOULD TAKE OVER COURSE. The most important matter to be considered at the annual meeting of the Katong Golf Club on Monday was the proposal that the Sea View He tel should take over the course. After discussion, it was decided,150 words
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Article638 1927-02-02 71 Allegations Against Chinese COMPLAINANT CHARGES IMPRISONMENT AND ILL-TREATMENT. A case of rather an unusual nature came before Mr. Justice Deane in the .Supreme Court yesterday. A Chinese is claiming damages fr rn a bank in Singapore for alleged wrongful imprisonment and illtreatment in China. The issue yesterday638 words
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Article174 1927-02-02 71 Floods are the rule rather than the exception on this coast at time of writing. Klagan, the site of the former Government station on the Labuk, is reported to be under four feet of water, but this is easily surpassed by the v rious health174 words
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Article1106 1927-02-02 72 The Royal Tour. A FIR.ST VISIT. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Chiengmai (N. Siam), Jan. 22. During the past week or ten days the thoughts of His Majesty's subjects have been turned to the northern part of the Kingdom, where Their Majesties are on tour. First of his1,106 words
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Article230 1927-02-02 72 SECOND SUFFOLKS ARRIVE. The Achilles arrived in port yesterday with the 2nd. Battalion of the Suffolk Regiment on board. The transport will leave on Friday for Hong Kong, where the troops will disembark. Commanded by Major A. G. Taylor, the battalion's strength is 847, including sixteen officers,230 words
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Article268 1927-02-02 72 THE SINGAPORE COLLECTION. Mention has already been made of splendid contributions by the Chinese community collected through Mrs. Lee Choon Guan, and Mr. Tan Cheng Kee. The Indian and Ceylonese community contributed $900, sent in by Dr. S. Nagalingam, while sales of poppies at the Government English schools268 words
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816 1927-02-02 72 Japan Opposed to British Policy. THE SURTAX QUESTION. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Tokyo, Dec- 21. It is nothing new to state that there is, and has been, considerable competition between Great Britain and Japan with regard to China. Both Island Empires have been striving hard to816 words
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Article71 1927-02-02 72 Clearing the RoadHEAVY LANDSLIDE AT k\ Vl{ (From Our Own Correspond* Ir<»h. i The last block on impo. snt p result of the flood, was cleared V the Blanja Ferry resumed sen Perak River between Kin* a and after thirty days. Yesterday a notice that ths clear71 words
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Article78 1927-02-02 72 The Hongkong and Shanghai have received the following fur scriptions for the above. Aire: ciy acknowledged United Engineers Ltd., .a"*). G.S. Chinese Commercial Bank Ltd. Mitsui Bussan Kaisha Ltd., Stanton Nelson Co., L'd.. R. iS. Nelson ;i MI C. Stewart p,,, C. B. Kloss i Ardath78 words
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Article590 1927-02-02 72 Singapore, Jan. a. During the past week fluctuation! in hotli Tin and Rubber have been slight and business in both sections of the share n has been on a limited scale. In spite, how« ever, of the dull atmosphere prevailing The share market quotations continue steady and590 words
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855 1927-02-02 73 FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 1927. MATTERS INDIAN. The Indian Graduate. A NICE POINT. (By Ou. Indian Correspondent). Tl e recent engagement of a graduate from one of the Indian universities a 8.A., R.L.. to boo! -in one of the public offices her*- at the not princely salary of $25 per nsem855 words
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Article629 1927-02-02 73 The Founder Honoured. DINNER TO BISHOP OLDHAM. Bishop William F. Oldham, D.D., L.L.D M founder of the Anglo-Chinese School, was the guest of honour at a dinner given by the Anglo-Chinese .School staff and Old Boys' Association, at the Garden Club iast night. Mrs. Oldham was also present.629 words
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Article193 1927-02-02 73 News was received by Messrs John Little and Company yesterday afternoon of the death in London <f Mr. Samuel Richard Carr, formerly of tha firm. Mr. Carr came out to Singapore in February 187.3 to join the firm and ultimately became managing partner. In193 words
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Article328 1927-02-02 73 Well-Known Towkay Murdered. CHILD DIES IN HOSPITAL. One of the most sensational crimes ever yet recorded locally and one which has astounded the Straits Chinese community of Singapore, was committed in Singapore on Wednesday evening in what may be described as more or less bright daylight, and328 words
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Article506 1927-02-02 73 A Lucky Escape in 1921. That the murdered towkay went in fear of an attack being made unon his life is indicated by the fact that a fully loaded revolver was found in his possession by the police when they arrived on the scene. This506 words
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Article302 1927-02-02 73 Preventive Measures. HACKNSTED PROTESTS The Times of Malaya referring to the matter of flood prevention says: ■ar leaders are aware how strenuously we have advocated, during the past three ears, the f rmation of a Rivers Control Board to devise measures for clearing the rivers /.f the302 words
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Article77 1927-02-02 73 MALAYAN FLOODS RELIEF FU ND. The Hongkong Bank have received the following subscriptions for the ab< vo fund. Already acknowledged 124,906. R.A.H. 10. Neesoon Son Ltd. mo. Mrs. E. F. Howell 10. Singapore Pilot Association 250. Firestone Tire <_ Rubber Co. S.S.) Ltd., 1.000. Rodyk Davidson f>oo. Cheah Koon Hwee77 words
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Article184 1927-02-02 73 "IT MOVES AND TALKS PHONOITLM AT THE THEATRE. The aSingapore public were introduced last night to the latest film wonder the De Forest Phonofilm at the Victoria Theatre. Much has been said of this wonderful invention, and the large audience which gathered at the Theatre last night to witness the184 words
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125 1927-02-02 73 The Government Health Department informs us that a telegram has *oen received from the Royal Sanitary Institute confirming their approval of the Diplomas awarded to: Mr. S. Elaguppillay, Perak, Mr. Ng Teik Swee, Perak, Mr. K. Sinnathambu, Telok Anson, Mr. Tsen Ah Wong, Kuala Lumpur, Mr.125 words
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Article28 1927-02-02 73 Kim Toon, stating that he had formed the impression that the towkay wa.s actuated by a spirit of terror which was a legitimate motive for applying to authority.28 words
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Article1074 1927-02-02 74 Verdict at Inquest. .11 KYS COMMENT ON HOSPITAL. The inquest on the death of Mr. IL H James was held in the Coroner's Court yesterday morning before Mr. F. G. Bourne, Coroner, and a special jury of five. Ea< h of the witnesses was1,074 words
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Article541 1927-02-02 74 Part II The Italian Riviera. TRAVELLING "LIGHT" [Specially Written for Free Press]. There are many delightful places on the Italian Riviera betwoen San Remo and Spezia. Avoid travelling with much heavy luggage when going to Italy. Never shall I forget the infuriating experience at Ventimiglia, the frontier, where541 words
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Article84 1927-02-02 74 To The Editor. Sir, Mr. "G. Kouping Liu" please note that it was they who "do not even read a word of Chinese" who made it possible for China to become a Republic. Dr. Sun Yet Sun did not read a word of Chinese, until he came to Singapore84 words
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Article1209 1927-02-02 74 Four Cases in Supreme Court. A 300 PER CENT. INCREASE Four compulsory land acquisition cases were heard in the Supreme Court yesterday by Mr. Justice Deane, assisted by two assessors, Messrs. G. H. MacGregor and A. E. Bad de ley. The first was an application, in respe?t of1,209 words
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Article211 1927-02-02 74 Reuter's Far Eastern Service. Tokyo, Jan. 27. It is understood that the Government authorities yesterday held a conference, at which it was decided that a new SinoJapan treaty be concluded on an equal footing of mutual recognition, the most favoured nation treatment being likewise specified. Other points decided211 words
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88 1927-02-02 74 The Consul-General for Japan writes thai the Imperial funeral e>f His late Majesty the Emperor Taisho will be held in Tokio on the 7th and Bth February and the consular office will be closed on these two days, while on the night of88 words
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Article72 1927-02-02 74 The amount of rubber exported from the State of Johore during 192(5 was 900,192 pikuls 84 Vi katis, according to a state ment published in the Joh< re Gove rnment Gazette. During 1925 014,894 pikuls IS 'a katis were exported. A third of the rubber was exported72 words
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Article947 1927-02-02 75 Atlantic sage is responsible for oi,i;ii! that truth is stranger than fic- wl ile fiction i- obliged to robabilities, truth isn't. Had he ifr- detective and mystery tha jsh, with other sewage, from 2SS I f to-day. or witnessed expe ted from his native land for atie of947 words
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Article389 1927-02-02 75 IMPORTS REACH RECORD FIGURE. The imports Of the- port f Bangkok reached a value of Tcs. 171 millions in 1920, an increase of Tcs. 12 millions over anything previously recorded, says the Bangkok Times. Only Tcs. 5 millions ef that increase has to be put down to 3389 words
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Article260 1927-02-02 75 The half-yearly report of the above shows a profit of $22,032.77 after allowing $6,180 for- depreciation. The profit for the year is thus $64^63.58. The following meetings wore held during the half-year: One five day meeting in ,Tune. and one two day amateur meeting in August. The260 words
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44 1927-02-02 75 Messrs Boustead and Co., Penang, agents, have received the following telegram from the Secretaries of Taiping Rubber Plantations, Ltd., London: Taiping Rubber Plantations, Ltd. Annual report issued Prolit £63,030. Final dividend recommended 11 per cent. Reserve £6,500. Carry forward £7,474.44 words
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1733 1927-02-02 75 SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 1927. TURF CLUB MEETING. The Late Chairrr.an. A SUCCESSFUL TEAR. The annual general meeting of the Shiga- I pore Turf Club was held in the Victoria Theatre yesterday afternoon under the pre- sidency of Mr. A. W. Vick. In his address to the meeting, the Chairman made1,733 words
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Article38 1927-02-02 75 The following schools at Penang have been struck off the Register: Moo Ngee, Min Tee, Hua Kiew. Sin Jin. Than: Chiu Hiang, Soon Chee Hin, Kay Tee Yuk Wah. W r ai Sin, Ting Sin and Hua Bin.38 words
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Article2616 1927-02-02 76 The Widening of Geylang River. MUNICIPAL MEWS ON TRAFFIC REPORT. At the- usual monthly meeting of the Singapore Municipal Commissioners yesterday aftorn on. the President, Mr. R. JFarrer, who presided, drew the attention of the Commissioners to a letter from the Colonial Secretary stating that Government was willing2,616 words
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Article61 1927-02-02 76 The eje-ath occurred at Rembau ah Saturday of Imam Mohd. Yussuff, at the age of seventy. He was the father of Inche Abdul Malek, Secretary of the Seremban Sanitary Board. The Imam was a verv old and respected resident of Negri Sembilan and tock part in the civil war between61 words
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Article881 1927-02-02 76 Quicqnid ayunt fcflfasS nostri awi fwvrwm I Li belli .Juve r In case it should have been overlooked the Topicist begs humbly to mention te the Government that a week or two age there wore some floods in Malaya, anel th< dear, silly, old public is881 words
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Article1886 1927-02-02 77 Jury Decide Involved Question. NOBODY TO BLAME. i of a Ceyl rnese gentleman _d s. I'. K. Alfred, in the General Hos- owing au operation on his i the subject of an equiry held D :t i ourt yesterday under the le ncj of Mr. P. A.1,886 words
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Article532 1927-02-02 77 I LARGE ATTENDANCE AT FUNERAL. The funeral of the late Mrs. G. P. Owen took place at Bidadari Cemetery on Saturday a very large gathering of mourners being present. The attendance included most of the leading European residents, and His Excellency, Major General Sir532 words
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Article56 1927-02-02 77 THE SECOND SUFFOLK S. i Singapore residents who turned out in large numbers to see the march past of the 2nd. Battalion of the Suffolk Regiment, were disappointed yesterday morning, for the ceturse hael been altered and H. E. Major-General .Sir Theodore Fraser I had taken the salute much earlier56 words
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Article40 1927-02-02 77 Among the young naval officers recently appointed to H.M.S. Malaya is a nephew of Mrs. Reyne. Although 85, Mrs. Reyne, is 1 still going strong and enjoying life at her j 1 little house on Weld-rd. M. M. I 140 words
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Article57 1927-02-02 77 LAST Si.CO.NI) WIN. Kuala Lumpur, Jan. Selangor beat the United Services st Rugger here t' -day by thirteen points to twelve after having a score of nine nil against them at half time. It was a good game with an exciting finish as the winning57 words
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Article71 1927-02-02 77 Ipoh, Jan. 2.1. What is probably the last State hockey match of the season was played in Ipoh to-day despite a flooded ground from which a gang of coolies baled off the water though leaving many pools. Neither side was able to muster a epiarter of the usual71 words
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Article77 1927-02-02 77 Penang, Jan. 27. At the Penang Cluh Mr. Claude Falkiner and Mr. IL W. Stevenson met in an exhibition game ed" 1,600, Falkiner winninu by 1.1(57. Stevenson started well. Falkiner failing to score until his eighth visit to the table when he made 76. Stevenson's best breaks77 words
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Article82 1927-02-02 77 MILLIGANS WIN. F Reuter's Service.] London. Jan. 27. At the Albert Hall to-ni^ht for the twenty rounds European middleweight championship Tommy Milligan (Scotland) the holder weighed in this afternoon at list 511bs Ted Moe re (Plymouth) at list 41bs. A twenty round heavyweight contest between Phil Scott (British82 words
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Article48 1927-02-02 77 Mr. Chung Ah Ming, the well-known sportsman of Ipoh and Penang. has just imported an English racehorse from Calcutta named Falladeen. Falladeen was landed a few days ago and appears in splendid condition. He is under the charge f Trainer Andy Norman. S. Echo.48 words
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Article285 1927-02-02 77 MR. II F. HAMMOND AND MISS J. M. (LARK. The wedding was solemnised at St. Andrew's Cathedral on Saturday afternoon of Mr, Harry Francis Hammond, of tho p. and 0. Company, Singapore, and Miss Joyce Marion Clark, elder daughter of Mr. end Mrs. Jack Clark, of Gravesend. The285 words
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Article39 1927-02-02 77 We hear that Dr. A. N. King bury hasbeen appointed bacteriologist at the Institute for .Medical Research, Kuala Lumpur. Dr. Kingsbury, who at present holds a professorship in Singapore, was femnerly pathologist at the Institute of Medical Research.-— M.M.39 words
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Article6859 1927-02-02 78 I Reuter's Ssrvice.l London, Jan. 26. The imminent construction ef a Salvation Army leper settlement on the banks of the Ganges near Benares, Is announced by -General Bramwell Booth in an interview with Reuter regannng his recent tean in the Far East. i He said that the King in6,859 words
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Article1019 1927-02-02 80 H. E. On Tour. SECRETARIAT MOVES TO SANDAKAN. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Jesselton, Jan. 26. On 21st January His Excellency the Governor left Jesselton for aSandakan. He intended paying a visit to the Kudat Rei sidency first anel is therefore not due to arrive in the Capital1,019 words
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Article57 1927-02-02 80 Mr. Lavender Injured. ASSAILANT UNKNOWN. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Jan. SI. A shooting nit rage is reported to have occurred at Jasin to-day. Mr. W. A. Lavender, Public Works Department Engineer, was p+tacked by an unknown assailant and when, found was suffering from gunshot wounds,57 words
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Article520 1927-02-02 80 ACTIVITIES OF A GROWING CLUB. The latest news to hand about the activities of the Johore Sailing Club shew that the club is in a stage of steady growth and soon, one hopes, will come a time when, Johore enthusiasts having built one or two boats to520 words
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Article27 1927-02-02 80 The first Criminal Assizes of the year opened at Malacca on Monday in the Supreme Court, before Mr. Justice Acton. There are no murder cases for trial.27 words
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Article250 1927-02-02 80 I A Short List. OPENED YBBTERDAI The Chief Justice (Sir Willian ami Mr. Justice DeaQe tt Court of Ap: eal yesteit'sy n The principal case was that in bin Haji Arif, a Government < -li rl appealed against a sentence- of rigorous imprisonment passed m Mr.250 words
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Article317 1927-02-02 80 GOLF. (From Our Own Correspondent Malacca, .lan. 2s. A si Ivor rose bowl has Keen pre competition amoi.t_.st the lady meml r_ of 'he GJolf Club. Thc e.onor Is Mr. C B I Gray of Jasin a'l.-.ng Estate. Wr. J. R Walla- plays Major M I Bow»r in317 words
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Article55 1927-02-02 80 Although the weather was fai I viting the 2nd Sutf.dk Regiment, who on their way to China, had their I out early yesterday morning. The) to-day on the Achilles for Hone K< Hockey and football matches were arm e'd between the visiting regiment and Duke'*) but owing55 words