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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section20 1927-02-16 97 THE Singapore Free Press MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. rHIRD SERIES THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. FEBRUARY 16, 1927. NO. 2,063.20 words
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Article217 1927-02-16 97 Britain's Plain Poliej Wl An Appeal to Nature Loven 98 I h Motor Parking Problem i) 8 Th< Hankow Agreement M the Tiffin Hour M Wei k-end Comim at 86 v to Malay.- 99 Flood Funds 99 |»OI M E \M» COURT NEWS. i _>rk Pnsonei a Escape i'217 words
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Article105 1927-02-16 97 ribera to \h? "SingapoM Free Press" returning from Europe to the Straits of the mail lines, are invited to send Manager the name of their steamer and rrival m Singapore. Copies will then n tiled io meet them at various ports of call. ription to the weekly 12s. per quarter105 words
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Article56 1927-02-16 97 February 14. m.s. 24 3-32 i<mand 2|3 23-32 ertdHi :i in-s. 2|4 5-16 1 Vurk, demand 55 15-16 1 '"> dayi 57Va demand 1396 T. T. 153% rkong, demand 10^ p.c. Dis. '••"na, demand 114 m d 139 •k, ']"m an d 81 Silver London 26 3-16 «>f England56 words
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Article430 1927-02-16 97 Feb. y. The news regarding the Northern success against the Southerners at Chu Chow, m Chekiang, illustrates, if true as is probable, the folly of treating the Southern Government as having any control over Shanghai. Chu Chow is m the extreme south of Chekiang, the seaboard province430 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article37 1927-02-16 97 ROM NEV. On February llth., at Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Rornney, a daughter. REITSMA. On February 9 at 168 Western Road, Penang, to Mr. and Mrs. J. Reitsma, a son, Lucia n Alan.37 words
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Article147 1927-02-16 97 NEUBRONNER. On February 10th.. at 3 Queen Street, Singapore, Constance May Nam* bronncr. the beloved child of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Noubronner, aped I month*. (F.M.S. papers please copy). HUMPHERY. On 17th December at Davos Dorf, Switzerland, Eric Danvers Humphery, aped 22 yea?-, late of the Sarawak Civil Service,147 words
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Article271 1927-02-16 97 The last mail from home, with dates up to January 20th., arrived on Friday morning-. This mail leaves by B. 1. or. Thursday. Three ("hinese hishops, returning from their consecration at Rome, were the quests of honour at a series of receptions at the Chinese Roman Catholic271 words
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Article72 1927-02-16 97 A fine of $400 was inflicted on a Chinese woman named Wong Ah Moey, who was charged before the District Judge on Saturday with keeping open an unlicensed opiumsmoking shop at 67, Sajro-lane and with being m possession of chandu. The house m question was raided by72 words
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Article81 1927-02-16 97 Mr. Alexander B. Filson and his threechildren were fcund shot dead m a flat at 19, River View-gardens, Castlenau, Barnes. Mr. Alexander B. Filson was a former partner m a well-known firm of city accountants. The eldest of the children, John Warnock Filson, aged 19, had a position m a81 words
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Article392 1927-02-16 97 A number of letters have been written to us m connection with the overcrowding of Haj pilgrims m Singapore at the moment. The matter is of considerable interest and merits a few words of explanation as to the position. Each year the shipping companies concerned m this392 words
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Article449 1927-02-16 97 Feb. 10. The debate on the Address was not notable unless for two things, one a very straightforward speech by the Premier on China and a statement of the Cabinet policy, and the other the foreshadowing of a matter which will, we venture to think, absorb449 words
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Article304 1927-02-16 98 An appeal, which will evoke the sympathy of all lovers of Nature, has been issued by the Society for the Preservation of the Fauna of the Empire to all animal and bird lovers throughout the Empire to join its ranks and so assist m its304 words
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Article906 1927-02-16 98 Feb. 11. It is not quite clear from the report of Mr. Bagnall's remarks m Council m the matter of motor car parking, as to whether it was proposed that the car owners should have done any more than have made the ground usable had it906 words
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Article608 1927-02-16 98 It seems evident that for the moment at any rate m China the war dogs of extremism have been tied up and Mr. Chen is m a frame of mind when reasonable agreements can be discussed. This satisfactory condition of affairs is probably due m part to608 words
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Article244 1927-02-16 98 We understand from Mr. Cranna that negotiations with regard to finding a place for the proposed down town V.M.C.A. tiffin and rest room. have reached the satisfactory stage of the lease of the Union Building basement being granted. Thi. good news because the project now becomes244 words
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Article837 1927-02-16 98 Mr. Coolidge, with the obstinacy for which he is well-known, has made another bid for asserting the position of the United States m world politic* by developing his pet opposition scheme to the League of Nation.- difr armament councils. It is unfortun ate that, tjuite apart from the837 words
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Article497 1927-02-16 99 Feb. 15. The memorandum, published yesterday, regarding the matter of nautical clasps for Malays, indicates a means by which the various Muslim and Malay societies and associations here can perhaps undertake a really useful work. It is generally conceded that what is needed nowadays is a497 words
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Article278 1927-02-16 99 Comment has been made, both generally and m the Press, recently, as to the lack of interest shown by the public of Singapore m the Malay an Flood Relief Fund. The criticism has to be admitted, but we arc m some disagreement as to the cause. It278 words
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Article727 1927-02-16 99 Constable's Plea of Illness. MAGISTRATE TO VISIT THE SCENE. That he was not supplied by his superiors with a pair of handcuffs before going on duty and that he could find nobody to relieve him from his post when he felt ill, was the explanation given by P.C.727 words
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Article116 1927-02-16 99 A FALL IN VALUE. The following is a comparative statement of the total value of foreign merchandise, excluding parcel post, imported and exported to and from British Malaya during 1926 and 1927. IMPORTS. (In thousands of dollars) 1926—1927. January 87,905 BS^MDm: 4.57.-v February 80,105 March 95,333 April116 words
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Article510 1927-02-16 99 INTERESTING NEWS OF THE STORE II ATT A LION. The latest issue of the Iron Duke, the Regimental Magazine of the Duke of Wellington's Regiment (West Riding), has reached us. It contains .several pagei of news of the 2nd. Battalion, which is of very great interest to510 words
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Article52 1927-02-16 99 Mr. 11. T. Hack worthy. Chief Bridge Inspector, accompanied by Mr. McCoy, Bridge Inspector, F.M.S. R., has left Kuala Lumpur by car for Pahang, via Mentakab, on special duty, and will be away for five to six weeks. It is hoped that the work will now be pushed on the52 words
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Article1104 1927-02-16 100 Still the Revolt. THE GREAT BOUND-UP. (From Our Own Correspondent.) BaUvia, Feb. 12. Ai mentioned m my previous notes the first party of exiles is on its way to New Guinea and there are several hundreds to follow. The Council for India has decided that participators m the1,104 words
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Article177 1927-02-16 100 "OH! JOY" AT THE THEATRE. Owing to unforeseen circumstances, the Quaints were unable to present "The Arcadians" at the Theatre last night, as had been arranged. Instead, they gave the musical play "Oh! Joy," which was presented on their first night here. Even for those who had seen177 words
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Article148 1927-02-16 100 Having completed over 47 years service with Government, Babu bin Jan Mohamed, chief process server m the Civil Dis trict Court, was yesterday presented with the Imperial Long Service Medal. The ceremony took place m the Civil District Court yesterday morning, the hon'ble Mi. Hayes Marriott, the148 words
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Article38 1927-02-16 100 The Hongkong Bank has received the following subscriptions for the above fund: Already acknowledged $35,834. Sime, Darby and Co. Ltd., f>oo. Ceylon Tamils' Association 57. Maha Opera of Muar 50. "Akarana" 10. Total $36,451.38 words
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Article56 1927-02-16 100 The police have a report by a Chinese woman, who states that she was attacked by a Malay and a Chinese m Tank Road on Saturday night. The men threw some sort of acid on her face and body causing injuries. Both her assailants ran away56 words
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Article35 1927-02-16 100 The death occurred m the early hours of Saturday morning, at her residence at oa, Weld-id., Kuala Lumpur, at the age of 52 years, of Mrs. H. X. Markus, a lady well-known and respected there.35 words
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Article142 1927-02-16 100 IN THE PENANG COURTS. MINING LEASE APPEAL DISMISSED. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang. Feb. X. The Court of Appeal, consisting of Mr. Justice Sproule and Mr. Justice Dinsmore, heard the appeal from the decision of Mr. Justice Brown m the case m which the Siamese Royal Department of142 words
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Article125 1927-02-16 100 REGISTRAR'S DECISION VARIED. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Feb. 9. The Appeal Court, consisting of Sir H. Gompertz, Chief Judicial Commissi; ncr, Mr. Justice Deane and Mr. Justice Dinsmore, heard an appeal from the decision of Mr. Justice Sproule, who varied a decision of the Registrar, who125 words
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Article155 1927-02-16 100 SUCCESSFUL APPEAL BY CHINESE. Penang, Feb. 10. The Court of Appeal, consisting of Mr. Justice Sproule (President), Mr. Justice Deane and Mr. Justice Dinsmore, allowed the appeal of Tan Eng Soon against the judgment of Mr. Justice Brown m favour of appellant's former solicitor, Mr. G. E.155 words
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Article123 1927-02-16 100 I EARED RUBBER SMUGGLING TRAGEDY. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Koala Lumpur. Feb. 11. It is feared that Mr-. Clarke. Commander of the Rubber Smuggling Prevention Department launch, Pikat. and the members of his crew have been dr wiled ow ing to the capsizing of a small boat123 words
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Article106 1927-02-16 100 NO SHOW THIS YEAR. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Feb. 14. At the general meeting of the Perak Agricultural Association, over which Mr. Sturrock presided, it was reported that over $3,000 was m hand from the last show. In view of the abandonment oi' the show last106 words
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Article78 1927-02-16 100 Rifle Shooting. MALAY VOLrXTEER k. C. SPOON. The Malay Volunteer Rifle Club February Spoon Shoot took place at Bukit Timah Range on Saturday and resulted as foilows: 200 yds. Nett. Sc rgt. Bahari bin Ismail. H'cap. Lieut. H. A. Aziz. 500 yds. Nett. Serjrt. Mohamed Hassan H'Cap. Pte.78 words
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Article107 1927-02-16 100 February Medal. 1 Thirty-tbree cards were taken out for the above and resulted as under: IR. G. H. Tait 8 G I 6 70 H. I. Jones 73 2 71 S. Campbell 7l 274 H. C. Kinsman 84 0 7:. R. Bald 87 12 76 J. Thomson107 words
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Article311 1927-02-16 100 A LETTEU FROM MECCA. To the Editor. Sir, Referring to the correspondence from "Islamica" which appeared m your issue of December 23rd., 192 G., on the sub ject of the reported proposal by the Hejaz authorities to demolish or to fence off the tomb of the311 words
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Article126 1927-02-16 100 So far $1,225,2r> has been received for the Ceylon Tamils' Flood Relief Fund. Th« enjra^ement is announced of Mr. on# Ec Konp. the well-known tennis player, son of Mr. On** En*r Suan, to Mi Loh Ah Ifov, the grand-daughter of Mr Loh Ah Phantf. of Kuala Lumpur. The marriage is126 words
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Article57 1927-02-16 100 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, F«'b. 9. An appeal from the decision of Mr. Justice Brown m the action m which Shakarai, Rowther and Company, tongkang owners, sued Messrs. Mansfield and Company, owners of the Steamer Sitiawan, for damages a.s a result of a collision m57 words
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1927.
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Article402 1927-02-16 101 the last time to-day do],. 5) the E< ho appears S!J an afternoon paper. venty-five y« ;.»•> this paper has publi-1 1 early m the afternoon, com X v irith its older contemporary f.r of earl i t publication. For some years ..tion < the local public402 words
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Article342 1927-02-16 101 MEETING OF THE STADHM COMMITTEE. V meeting on Monday of the Singapore lium Committee the draft balance sheet tabled and reviewed by the chairman. I'he result for the year shewed a profit of 1.--'", after having repaid $5,000 of the "vernment loan, which now stands at $25, Th.'342 words
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Article1053 1927-02-16 101 Why It Was Banned. ENTIRELY DIFFERENT' FROM AMERICAN FILM. In view of the strong press and public criticism of ths Cinematograph Committee of Appeal's banning of the British film. "The Only Way," featuring Sir John Mar. tin Harvey, while the American version "The Tale of Two Cities,"1,053 words
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Article504 1927-02-16 101 A FATAL TERMINATION. We regret to record the death at the Hospital yesterday of Mr. W. A. lavender cf Malacca. The Malacca Observer oi* Monday gives fuller details < f the attack, a. report of which appeared m the Free Press last week. The Observer says:504 words
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Article50 1927-02-16 101 ELKINS WINS BANGKOK CHAMPIONSHIP. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Feb. 6. The open golf championship concludes at Hua Hin to-day, W. 11. Elkins, of Singapore, leturning a score of 161, which gave him his third victory m four years. He won the championship m 1924 and also last year.50 words
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Article40 1927-02-16 101 Mr. A. S. Abbott, .manager of Messrs. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd., Hong Kong, comes to* Singapore at the end of April to take charge of the branch there while the local manager, Mr. G. H. Davis, is home on leave.40 words
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Article493 1927-02-16 101 Tenant's Unsuccessful Suit Against Insurance Co. PLAINTIFFS AOMISBION The trajrif fire which occurred m Sago Street last February, when live Chinese women were burnt to death, was recalled m the Supreme Court yesterday m an action before the Chief Justice. Sir William Murison. It will be recalled493 words
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Article130 1927-02-16 101 TWO BOATMEN VICTIMISED. The sequel to a robbery which was committed m the sea off Tanjong Katong m the early hours of January 15 last was heard m the Third Court yesterday, when one of the Chinese alleged to have taken part m the robbery was brought130 words
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Article88 1927-02-16 101 Arrested on board the steamer City of Palermo by Detective Inspector Sharp, a Tasmanian named Walter J. Burn* Hay. was charged m the Courts yesterday with criminal breach of trust m respect of a motor cycle. He was apprehended on a warrant from Ipoh, where the88 words
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Article53 1927-02-16 101 A murder was committed m Malay Strati on Sunday night, the victim being a Chinese. Apparently he was attacked unawares and stabbed by three men. He was able to follow his assailants a short distance before he collapsed and died. The three men were able to get away m the53 words
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Article871 1927-02-16 102 Reception m Singai>ore. THE TRIALS OF CHINA. Three of the six Chinese Bishops who wci« called by His Holiness the Pope for consecration at Rome, the first instance of its kind m history, and who called at Singapore on their way to Rome, touched here again on871 words
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699 1927-02-16 102 THE REPORT FOR 1926. The Society has, during the past year become established on a sound footing, and it la gratifying to note that it has received the support of practically all the various nationalities domiciled here. Management. His Excellency the Governor is the Patron of699 words
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Article53 1927-02-16 102 Sentence of three months' rigorous imprisonment was passed on a moto»- engine driver employed by the Turf Club, by the District Judge yesterday. Accused was charged with criminal breach of trust m respect of 12 gallons of benzine. Previously employed by Dr. Winstedt, accused had been charged with a similar53 words
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Article1040 1927-02-16 102 Vessel Controlled for CFour Days. I'ASSENGERS LOSE $30,000. Further details of the piracy of the Seang Bee, three days after leaving Singapore, are contained m the latest China papers to hand. They seem to indicate that the pirates joined the ship as passengers at Singapore. The looting1,040 words
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Article643 1927-02-16 102 Series of Serious Malpractices GOVERNMENT DEI RAIDED Oi RUBBER DUTY. Tik bin Katang, a dork m the J Government Custom* Office at Gem* peared before Mr. Justice McCabe Hn Johore Bahru yesterday on g charge f i minal breach of trust. He was also rhar*. Ed with643 words
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Article187 1927-02-16 103 New Twakow Rules. I; kilo wmiOll POST-MORTEM." the EdilfT. Jt i> common knowledge that Singa] ore Insurance Companies v and are the prime movers of the .mentioned legislation. Opposed to r ev are the Singapore Chamber of fCCi the "hinese Chamber of Com- the Twakow Association,187 words
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Article221 1927-02-16 103 To th»- Editor. <- i. On Jan. 25th. the Editor of the i M. quotes your "Malaya was a Great ry. granted, the European civilian p< ,n are to blame. For why. because they have no reprev ion m the ruling of the country. Secthey, like your221 words
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Article383 1927-02-16 103 MU SLIM PILGRIMS. Jhr Editor. "Islaniica" has dene a good service bringing to the notice of the Muslim also to that of the authority fr« '•rerowding due to the presence of thouof the people who have come here way to Mecca tor their pilgrimage. i further letter, "Lslamica" has stated383 words
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Article350 1927-02-16 103 MR. L. K. DAINES AM) MISS E. K. R. NUTT. A very pretty wedding wa.s solemnized m St. Andrew's Cathedral yesterday, the contracting parties being Miss Eena Kathloen Rotherey Nutt, eldest daughter of Mj. and Mrs. W. F. Nutt, and Lionel Rupert Dailies, of the British American Tobacco350 words
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Article149 1927-02-16 103 DECREE NISI GRANTED. A decree nisi was yesterday granted to Edwin de Souza. who petitioned before the Chief Justice, Sir William Murison, m the Supreme Court yesterday, for a dissolution of his marriage with Mary de Souza. The petitioner was represented by Mr. P. Sammy, while the149 words
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Article146 1927-02-16 103 On Monday morning, a municipal inspector found the body of a Chinese m the Bukit Timah Road Cemetery. There was a dagger clasped m the dead man's hand and terrible wounds were discovered on his body. The police are making enquiries. The return of deaths which occurred within Municipal limits146 words
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Article701 1927-02-16 103 The Rev. and Mrs. B. C. Roberts leave Kuala Lumpur for England early next month. During his recent visit to England Dr. W. A. Rogers, of Ipoh, was made a Freemason. Mr. W, D. Magill has been granted a commission as 2nd Lieutenant In the M.S.V.R.701 words
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Article528 1927-02-16 103 ERASER'S WEEKLY REPORT. Singapore, Feb. 8. Business during the past week has been. considerably interfered with by the Chinese New Year holidays. Tin, however has had a good advance m price during the pexiod and although Sterling" quotations shew little or no alteration local issues reflect the528 words
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Article176 1927-02-16 103 Singapore, Feb. 10. Owing to the holidays our weekly rubber report was not issued last week. Since last writing the market has been: quiet and irregular. The demand for Spot and nearby rubber has been disappointing, but considerable orders have been received at slightly below market176 words
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Article157 1927-02-16 103 The tenth report of the directors to shareholders states that mining operations (alluvial) have been carried on by Tributors at the following watersheds: Sungei Plantoh, Sungei Paterie, Buagei Munisan, Sungei Kleh, Sungei Rasa and Songei Timah, A total of 580.31 pikuls was obtained from which the Company157 words
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Article18 1927-02-16 103 Bishop Danson of Labuan and Sarawak goes (n furlough m April and ArchdeaconChampion will act during his absence.18 words
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Article334 1927-02-16 104 Half Million Haul Since 1921. CONSIDERABLE CASUALTIES. The foil. /wing are the official figures of piracies committed since 1921, with the approximate value of goods and property taken by the freebooters. It will be seen from the list that the pirate band of Bias Bay have made334 words
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Article167 1927-02-16 104 BLKINS ALSO TIES IN BOGEY COMPETITION. Only six players participated m the Siamese Open Golf Championship, which was played at Hua Hin on Saturday, Elkins fulfilling exception! by winning. The other competitors were Bunnag, Williams. Robins, Luang Krairiksh Rajasevi, and Rhodes. The representative of the Bangkok167 words
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Article102 1927-02-16 104 Jn the Supreme Court yesterday, before Chief Justice, Sir William Murison, Lim Ah Yee, trading as Chop Swee Guan, sued Ng Tai Meng, for $1,272.42 which he alleged th^ defendant owed him for goods he had supplied. Mr. P. Sammy appeared for the plaintiff and Mr. C.102 words
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Article99 1927-02-16 104 Mr. Dennis Jackson, of the Firestone Company, was rather badly injured as a result of nn accident while he was riding his motor cycle along Kallang-road on Wednesday morning. Mr. Jackson struck the back portion of a motor-lorry, which was crossing over from one side of the99 words
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Article1817 1927-02-16 104 Chinese New Year. THE CHANCE OF THE TIMES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, Feb. 5. Another Chinese New Year bas come and gone, and the great communi iy of Chinese who dwell m Bangkok and work hard for i practically every day m the year, have by1,817 words
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Article854 1927-02-16 104 Singapore to London Dash. A NEW RECORD. (By Dur Indian Correspondent). Last Friday I ran across Mr. Marcus Canagasabey, F.R.C.L, the head of the trio who successfully 'did' the trip to London m a Trojan car. With a truly exultant pridehe recited to me the different stages of854 words
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Article564 1927-02-16 105 aisers 1 or auctioneers' (town) licen- een fronted to H. R. Arbensz i.. and C. M. van Cuylenn, < I Jang school is being used detriment*] to general mit a been declared an unlawful ne Sultan of Johore m Ex('..unril has appointed Mr. A. L. by564 words
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Article563 1927-02-16 105 A Matter of Nail Clippers. AMERICAN OR JAPANESE. Nail clippers played an important part m a criminal District Court action which was commenced before Mr. P. A. F. David m the District Court yesterday. The complainants, Messrs Muller and Phipps, alleged that two Chinese Chops had used563 words
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Article281 1927-02-16 105 MR. KEN VOX SLADE FINED. The hearing" of the case m which Mr. Kenyon Slade was charged with causing- hurt by a rash act and driving a motor car without a licence on December 15 m Cecil Street, was concluded m the Police Courts yesterday, when the accused281 words
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Article754 1927-02-16 105 Quicquid agunt homines noxfo est furrapr, LibeUi Jnvenal. Hurrah for the A.P.C. The Topicist sees that they have put it across the Penang Commissioners and got them to alter their byelaws to suit the Company's artist. But we are made of sterner stuff m Singapore for754 words
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Article222 1927-02-16 105 A notification regarding Muslim scholarships m Singapore schools awarded by the Muslim Students Aid Society, is published m the Gazette. tralian papers are said to be dying by their hundreds out of sheer envy. s? tr. "You are the first man t.j tell the truth here to-day. We will let222 words
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Article530 1927-02-16 105 Sunday's Route March. STILL RECRUITING A good turn-out is expected for the route march on Sunday, all units joining m the parade. Accompanied by the band of the Duke of Wellington's Regiment and the S.V.C. band, the Volunteers will leave the Drill Hall, Beach Road, at nine o'clock530 words
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Article1206 1927-02-16 106 Governor General's Visit to E Sumatra. PLEASANT JOURNEY. On Friday afternoon the 28th. ult. H.E. the Governor-General left Tandjong Priok on board the cruiser Zeven Provincien for Sumatra. The three daughters of H.E. and a large number of authorities were present to Kid H.E. bon voyage. The Zeven1,206 words
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Article277 1927-02-16 106 The appointment of a new General Officer to command m Malaya is of more than general interest, and especially so as the name he bears is one associated with the early days of our contact with the peoples of the Far East. The new G.0.C., MajorGeneral Van277 words
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Article50 1927-02-16 106 The Hongkong Bank has received the following subscriptions for the above. Already acknowledged $33,289 Shaik Sallim bin Mohamed bin Sallim bin Talib 250 W. J. 15 Singapore Chamber of Commerce 1,000 Dr. A. B. J. Coope 100 Methodist Publishing House per Straits Times 130 Total $34,78450 words
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Article44 1927-02-16 106 HU EY YOT TIN DREDGING. Messrs. Bruce and Macgltgor inform us that the Secretaries of Huey Yot Tin Dredging Limited have received cabled advice that 460 tons of the Company's bucket dredpe were shipped by Messrs Werf Conrad, Haarlem, on t ho 7th instant.44 words
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Article1078 1927-02-16 106 The Chinese New Year. GREAT TIMES FOR TAXIS. (Our Chinese Correspondent.. The Chinese New Year commenced as usual with much firing of crackers which was heard m the early heurs of the morning of the 2nd instant and many a home was still astir until then, preparing to1,078 words
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Article226 1927-02-16 106 The following action was taken at a meeting of Committee X« 2 held on February 7th:— Agreed to permit Dr. Copeland. A.H.0.. and Dr. Gilmour, Bacteriologist, to undertake instructional work at the Medical College and to accept the small fees payable therefor. Approved post of Market Keeper for226 words
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Article191 1927-02-16 106 The dividend announcement of the Hongkong 1 and Shanghai Banking Corporation came as a welcome re-assurance to shareholders m this country and others who have been inclined to take a rather pessimistic view of conditions m China. The accounts made up to Dec. 11, enable the191 words
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Article121 1927-02-16 106 Singapore, Feb. 10. The market has been quiet but steady, with slight fluctuations from day to day. This morning London is reported unchanged at ls 6%d, and New York up a quarter cent to 37% gold. The local market is erratic, and at the time of writing nominal121 words
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Article24 1927-02-16 106 Mr. C. M. S peers, son of Mr. \V. K. Speers, Commissioner of Police, Kedah. has been appointed a Police Probationer m the F.M.S.24 words
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Article1010 1927-02-16 107 Intercession Service. iill "ISHOP ON WAR PBBIL. ih< wn ice of intercession for China, a held m the St. Andrew's edral yesterday morning, was attend- hundreds, all, with hut a few exception*. Chinese. It was a service marked incerity. "j from ail the < him h<1,010 words
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Article551 1927-02-16 107 Malays Neglect Opportunity. A FORCED ABANDONMENT. In the annual report of the Director of Education for 1925 it is recorded:—"Nautical classes for Malays started with an enrolment of 113 but this fell oT so badly that they had to be abandoned before the <*nd of the year." These551 words
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Article58 1927-02-16 107 A Chinese was arrested m Canal Road on Friday night with a pistol m his possession. He was produced before the District Judge on Saturday morning and charged with possession of arms without a licence. It is said that the weapon was loaded at the time58 words
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Article899 1927-02-16 107 New Club House Opened. APPKECIATION OF GOVERNMENT. The junior civil servants of Singapore were present m force at th.-h new c.uo house on Balestier Plain on Saturday afternoon, when the building was Officially declared open by the hon'ble Mr. Hayes Marriott, the Governor's Deputy. On his arrival,899 words
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Article783 1927-02-16 107 Race For Bowl and Cups. WIS lOR THE JINE. In glorious weather, eleven boat l aimed out for the first round of ye.-ierday'* < ategory Race, and promptly at 10 a.m. Ifr. C. Boden K!oss. the Race Officer of the Day, sent the boats away for a beat to783 words
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Article1621 1927-02-16 108 Extraordinary Meeting. PROPOSALS FOB SALE OF ESTATE. An extraordinary general meeting of the Malakotf Rubber Co. Ltd., was held on the 9th inst at Union Building, Collyer Quay, Singapore, at noon for t'e purpose oT considering and if thought fit passing the following resolutions: I.— That the conditional1,621 words
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Article87 1927-02-16 108 Stolon from Garage m Hill-Street. The poliet have been informed that a motor-car belonging to a Hokien trader named Yeo Lim Chuan, and bearing the Johore Bahru number 1107, was stolen from a Karate at 88 Hni Street at about 3 30 n m riday. The complainant made87 words
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Article329 1927-02-16 108 Heavy Going Yesterday. LADY GUILLEMARD LEADS IN OZONE (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Feb. 8. Fine weather favoured the second day' racing at Ipoh, but the going was heav> There was a large attendance, includiii; Lady Guillemard, who led m Ozone-, th< winner of the first race. The329 words
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Article230 1927-02-16 108 FINE WEATHER AM) GOOD SPORT (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Feb. 10. Fine weather favoured the third day's racing and there was a moderate attendance. The following were the results: 2nd. Tony Griffins (U). Mile and l)is. Jonroy (Sattle) 9 :j Wen by three lengths, third half length230 words
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Article108 1927-02-16 108 England and Wales Dra* EXCITING GAME AT WREXHAIM England Wain fßeut?r'« Service.] London. F The international soccer Wrexham to-day was played m dul before 15,000 spectators. England drew with Wales A fast same ended m an r and a draw was a fair reflex of of the play.108 words
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Article127 1927-02-16 108 ENGLAND BEAT IRELAND England Spts.. Ireland m[ Reuter's Service. 1 London. Feb. )_>. Dull and foggy weather prevailed rugby international at Taiekenhs i there was an attendance of 10,000. England beat Ireland by fl pointa Tho game was contested at v tn i: pace throughout. Ireland attacked at127 words
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Article325 1927-02-16 108 INTER-COMMERCIAL CUP COMPETITION. A meeting was hold at the offic Hon. Secretary of the S.F.A. at No. Bai tery Road on Saturday to discuss th< for the Singapore Inter-Commcrc.t I Competition. The following fttfo! wen- ro;.: a Guthrie's (Ong Seng Wan), Bona. C< (C.L.P. Mathewson), Adamson Gilfillan M E.325 words
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49 1927-02-16 108 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, F«*b. 12. The death occurred at noon to-day the agent of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank. The funeral takes place OU Sunda y morning. On Monday afternoon the Each Banks are closing as a mark of respect49 words
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Article7368 1927-02-16 109 TReuter's Service. l London. Feb. 8. i h at the opening of Partates: n with foreign Powers con\j ftj of Nations has been ;i r»-l a further step taken the restoration of normal inter--1 p lations m Kuropr by the entry the League and her apto a permanent seat7,368 words
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Article242 1927-02-16 111 >"*. G-4t S. RABJOBN AND MISS A. M. S. WILSON. The marriage was solemnised yesterday at the Presbyterian (hutch, th< Rev. G. H. Douglas officiating, of Mr. (i. r. s. Rabjohn and Miss A. If. S. Wilson. The bride looked very attractive m a frock of georgette, with242 words
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Article190 1927-02-16 111 ONE PERSON KIILED AND TWO INJURED. The carelessness of some person who dumped ten distress signal rockets m a dust bin m Lorong Telok 1«mI to the death of a little Chinese tziil and injuries to two other persons when the signals exploded on Patmday afternoon. A vagrant190 words
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Article150 1927-02-16 111 THRBE FORDS IN COLLISION. Three Ford ears Were badly smashed as the result of a collision which occurred along Glove Road on Sunday. Two of the cars had their front wheels and radiators demolished. The accident occurred near the bridge, one of the most dangerous sections of150 words
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Article30 1927-02-16 111 Mrs. 1). A. 11. F.rown and the Misses Brown are leaving for London about March 12. Mrs. C. D. D. Hogan will be leaving for Fnuiand about the same time.30 words
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Article595 1927-02-16 111 \:KV > OF A RETIRED ADMIRAL. Or Dcccnbrr 11. the Spectator publi. ted n article <n the Singapore naval ',<-<•. In the following week's issue, Admiral <;. A. Ral!ard (retired) riakes thi fallowing r*brvatioiif i n this question:--"It fell to my |ot, a> Assistant-Director <;f Xaval Intelligence at595 words
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Article125 1927-02-16 111 Mr. D. 11. Hampshire is leaving for Home on Wednesday by the Sarpcdon. M.M. The engagement is announced b« iv. een Kenneth Ryder, eldest ><>n oi* Mr. and Mr-. H. W. H. Stevens, of Singapore, and Fran cis Margaret, daughter of Mr. and Mr-. W. Eldred. of 54 Piccadilly, London,125 words
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Article109 1927-02-16 111 The 8.1. steamer Vankura arrived m port yesterday with LOO British and L 96 [ndian troops on hoard, hound for (hina. On arriving the troopship tied up at godown is, I'airar. and whilst tin 1 Indian tn>' pi exercised their mule transport ashore, hi- British units cleaned109 words
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Article370 1927-02-16 112 Saturday's Results. V GOOD DAY FOR BILLETT. (From Our Own Correspondent). lp«h, Feb. 12. There wmi tine WCfttheT here for the fourth a y' s racing and a large number of spectators attended. The following were the results: Open Horses (D). <i Furlongs. Swiftsure (Billett) fc.7 Navarino (Da370 words
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Article339 1927-02-16 112 WHII" AWARDED TO DAMES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Feb. 14. The weather was ftnc and there was a large attendance for the last day's racing hero. At the conclusion IVrrs. Osborne distributed the prizes. The Whip was awarded to Davies. The following were the results: Ex-Griffin339 words
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Article492 1927-02-16 112 Amusing Letters Recall Singapore Football Struggles. •SMITH THE THUNDER-SHOOTER It is interesting to conjecture as to the identity of the writers of the following amusing documents which, received by tk«? Sports Officer of the Duke's during the last ■OCCer season, recall the interesting closing stages of492 words
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Article31 1927-02-16 112 The following cards were returned m the Men's monthly February medal. G. C. Nash. 2 Up Lt Col. J. D. Richmond, 1 down Twenty-one cards were taken out.31 words
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Article51 1927-02-16 112 In the Garrison Hockey League No. 4 Company of the Duke's beat Pulau Brani by seven goals to nil; Headquarters (A) beat H.Q. and ,I\E. by two goals to nil; Headquarters (B) beat Pulau Brani by four goals to nil; and No. 6 Company drew with Fort Canning two51 words
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Article35 1927-02-16 112 The Hon Mr. P. K. Nambyar, accompanied by Mr. P. D. Nambyar, has left Penang for Madras by B. I. Tairea on a short holiday and is expected to return by the end of March.35 words
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Article1134 1927-02-16 112 The Funeral Amnesty. A REMARKABLE DISCOVERY. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Tokyo, Jan. 21. Amnesty for 50,000 convicts has been de- cided on by the authorities to mark the passing away of the late Emperor Tafeho j and the accession to the Throne of the Emperor Hirohito. Xo1,134 words
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Article153 1927-02-16 112 The Vol nine Pomi gives the folloi an exact copy i f a letter received b> m London from a correspond m Japan: "Regarding tt matter of c.-va.-nalty for non-d' i cry of th* Par Ma t- ere is a way to creep r Kind ami diplomat153 words
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Article130 1927-02-16 112 Directors Meet m Kuala Lumpur A meeting of the directors of the nak Gold company was held m Kuala Lvi pur on -Monday, says the Mala) Msil There were present Messrs. H. N. 1 San Ah Wing, and A. H. Flowerdew i has just returned from an laspei130 words
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92 1927-02-16 112 THOMPSON ROAD SHOOTING SENSATION. THIRD VICTIM DIBS. Thc death of another of the v the shooting affair m Thompson R< January 2Gth. has thrown an even serious appearance over the case. Towkay Wan Kirn Toon was killed right, it will be recalled, and OM grandsons died m hospital later. Hi92 words