The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 16 March 1927

Microfilm: NL1713
Total Pages: 16
161 176 The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
Page thumbnail Page 161
  • Title Section
    Masthead
    23 161 THE S ing apore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. HIKI/ SERIES THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. MARCH 16, 1927. NO. 2,067.
    23 words
  • Article
    CONTENTS.
    235 161 iDKKS. i War Lav.. 161 ['unptfoi Circular 101 V« t 161 nistic Experiment. 162 Kronomic War 162 lers t n 1 Directors 162 I'n.i Comment 162 I Wli < OURT \K\N S. ,1 Verdid 165 n Mr. < avc. 165 Will Action 166 Charge Withdrawn 165 Roeketa Explosion Inquest
    235 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    84 161 f the "SmtfH}u>r* Free }'r<»-<" injr from Europe to the Straits :ii! linr<, ar»> invited tt» send the name of their steamer and Singapore. Copies will then neet then ai varioni ports ©f call. t«» the weekly 12s. per quarter commercial -.uj>pl^ment. KV,\ FROM ENGLAND TO i!!K FAR BAST. British
    84 words
  • Article
    EXCHANGE.
    40 161 March l I. 214 3-32 2|3 23-32 2|4 6-16 land 56 57 V, und 1406 1 1 M K km and I_"^. p.c. Dis. mand 1 ir, demand 81 London 25 7-16 BnffUad Kate 6 pc Bank Huying 8.64.
    40 words
  • DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
    • Article
      BIRTHS.
      47 161 W ILK lE. At tht European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, on th<- Ist instant to Mr. and Mrs. J. Ki<Mi»- Wilkie, ;i daughter. MARRIAGE. PRESCOTT-< OTTIER. At Peaang, on March J ith. James Maurice Preacott, of Boustead I Co. Lt<l., Penang, to Elsie Barbara Cottier, of Southampton.
      47 words
    • Obituary
      DEATHS.
      89 161 CHAN. <>n Sun. lay. the 13th March, 11*27, :tt No. IT. Lorong 25-A, Geylang, Madam Chan Puay Neo, age 87, beloved mother of Mr. Gob Peng Wee and grandmother of <loh Cheo Kim iof Messrs. Shew Cheong i; Co). STRONACH. At London, on the Bth in»t., John Alfred, eldest
      89 words
  • Article
    THE WEEK'S NEWS.
    262 161 The la^t mail from home, with dates up to Feb. 17th., arrived by the 1\ and O, on Monday morning:. This mail] leaves i»y 8.1. Offl Thuisday. During the Sun Ym Sen celebrations on Saturday, a serious disturbance occurred at Kreta Ayer, when the police were forced
    262 words
  • Article
    PRODUCE.
    193 161 March 14. Tin 100 Tons -1*,3.00 Gwabfer 'J.oo PtpptT \Vhit»- 74.00 lVpper Plack 10.00 Flake Topioea »-7« r Pearl Sa«o Small H.OO i'opm 10.30 Copra Sandrtod 10.90 Opium, Benares unt. 4,000 Rice Liang: Hin Chan Marl Red Eak'lc (New) 330 Rice, Siam old No. 1 330 Rice. Rangoon Bintan
    193 words
  • Article
    The French War Law.
    457 161 March i). The majority by which the new Trench state of war ordinance has been agreed to 18 a very clear indication of that Nation's realisation of what modern war means. The bill provides that in case of war the Nation, from the highest to the
    457 words
  • Article
    The Punggor Circular.
    323 161 Letters which we are able to pubfish to-day contain the direct repudiation by the hon'ble Mr. Tan Cheng Lock and Mr. Chang Kang Swi, of any intention of allowing their names to be connected with the movement in regard to the Chairmanship of the Punggor Rubber Board
    323 words
  • Article
    No Fighting Yet.
    413 161 March 10. The cable news to-day from Shanghai forms an intelligent attempt to unravel the military situation at the moment and to estimate the possibilities. This is an interesting occupation, but it can be nothing more than guesswork, since no reliable up-to-date news of the movements of
    413 words
Page thumbnail Page 162
  • Article
    An Economic War.
    738 162 March 11. An interesting indication ot a possible line of action which will be sanctioned by the Southern Government for the purpose of securing a resumption of the International Settlement of Shanghai— always presuming the Southerners ever get there is provided by the cable stating that in
    738 words
  • Article
    A Communistic Experiment.
    359 162 The Chilean Government's experiment of transporting Communists to a lonely island in the mid-Pacific and establishing them there with the necessary means for forming a Colony and maintaining themselves, invites some curious reflections. The Dutch todies Government has adopted a somewhat similar plan with those Communists or
    359 words
  • Article
    Shareholders and Directors.
    614 162 March 12. Now that the Punggor meeting has been held and a direct repudiation of the unfortunate terms of the famous private circular has been definitely made by the persons most concerned, it is possible to consider other aspects of the case because Punggor seems to us
    614 words
  • Article
    Week-End Comment.
    604 162 March 14. The unfortunate occurrence in Singapore on Saturday is an example of the dangers attendant upon that lack of restraint of temper and action, which too often characterises crowd psychology. The orderly procession of those wishing to celebrate j the Sun Yat Sen anniveraari for, and received,
    604 words
Page thumbnail Page 163
  • Article
    The Drug Traffic.
    592 163 ;ii" most heartbreaking L< ague of Nat ions > face is not the settling >nal Hi sag n ements but of international i his was shown by the the White Slave traffic is emphasised by the League Opium Com- Y\ i eport i- written almost note <
    592 words
  • Article
    A Raffles Appeal.
    216 163 lii our issue yesterday there was inserted an appeal from the Parish Church of St. Alary, Hendon, on behalf of the organ restoration fund. This Church has peculiarly Intimate relations with the Straits Settlements, because it is here that Sir Stamford Raffles is buried. For a long
    216 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    371 163 Mr. l>. V. Rawlinson, of the Asiatic Petroleum ('<».. Malacca, is shortly going to Penang on transfer. Dr. Cobb, Medical Officer, Kuala Kanjrsar. will be going <>n leave towards the end of th<- current month. -T.O.M. The Resident of Negri Semi ilan has appointed Mr. (i. C. WhiU'law to be
    371 words
  • Article
    SELANGOR RACES.
    455 163 »Last Day's Results. MANY (,OOI) DIVIDENDS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. March 12. To-day saw the best attendance of the meeting and favourites on the whole were again upset. The hon'ble the Chief Secretary, Mr. Peel, and Mrs. Peel were among thoyt present and at the close,
    455 words
  • Article
    TANK ROAD—KEPPEL TROLLEYCAR SERVICE.
    246 163 TANK ROAD— KEPPEL TROLLEYCAR SERVICE. OPENING OF NEW ROUTE. f>!i Saturday the first through trolleycar on the new service to Keppel Harboui left Tank Road at <».•">•; a.m., when fairly large number of passengers took their plainside. The rcute which the Bew Bervice takes is via Tank Road (terminus), River
    246 words
  • Article
    TILDEN BEATS ALONZO.
    24 163 Miami. Florida. Mar. 12. Ti'« 1 l ManuH Alonxo in the utate char hip 7 c> —a, 3—6, <"> 0, C I.
    24 words
  • Article
    CRICKET.
    688 163 SX.t's Opening Match. OVBB i<) KASILV DEFEAT UNDEB It. Last sea- >n this match resulted in an easy win I r tin Under :W. l>ut <»n Saturday matters were reversed, the *'Ol<l Guard* 1 coming into their own with comfortable victory over the "Youngsters." In the first place the
    688 words
  • Article
    S.R.C. vs. THE POLICE.
    129 163 The S.R.C. met the Police on the Padang on Saturday, wh< n th pramc had to b abandoned at p.m. owing to member* of the l'<.!ir-(. side ui i :■..<•. tedly I i in-- called away f(,r duty. The icorc at this stage was: S.R.C. 84;
    129 words
Page thumbnail Page 164
  • Article
    RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    1619 164 The Annual Meeting. Ql ESTION or STOLEN RUBBER. Mr K. J. Obott (Chairman) presided at the annual meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association, held in tiie new Post Otficc building yesterday afternoon. In hi- review of the past year, the Chairman said: Th< surplus of
    1,619 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    84 164 Mr. J. A. Swift, State Engineer, Negri Sembilan, who is proceeding on leave early next nioirh. will, it is expected, he relieved by Mr. E. D. Kibble, Senior Executive Engineer, who is at present attached to the Head Office, P.W.D., Seremban. Lieu*. E. F. S. Brodie K.A., Lieut. W Callaghan,
    84 words
  • Article
    THE KRETA AYER AFFAIR.
    641 164 Clan Disagreement. RIVAL ORATORS CAUSE TROUBLE. We understand that the eleven Chinese who were injured in the tremble that occurred on Saturday afternoon, when police from Kreta Ayer Station were compelled to Are on a crowd which rushed the station, will, in due course, be charged
    641 words
  • Article
    SIR NEILL MALCOLM.
    134 164 Major-Goneral Sir Will Malcolm, formerly Genera] Officer Commanding the Troops, Malaya, and now Chairman of the Court of Directors <»f the British North Borneo Company, who is on hi- way to Borneo, arrived in Singapore by train from Penang yesterday morning, and left f Sandakan by the
    134 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    29 164 It is rumoured that Mr. 11. c. v Ulan, Assistant District Officer. Kuala Kangsar, will bo transferred to Seremban as D.P.P when Mr. .1. L. McFall poes on leave.
    29 words
  • Article
    LOCAL WIRES.
    58 164 Penantf Assizes. CAU9ING DBATH HV RASH U (From Our Own Correspondent Pcaaa*, M.,- At the Assizes, which opei Hossain bin Asua Mericao «ra« with driving a motor-car near R rashly and neglifrcntly, and death of On<z- Eng heok, Peaang. The case is proceeding. For unlawfully returning ment Wong
    58 words
  • Article
    WEDDING AT PENANG.
    101 164 (From Our Own Corn- Peaanx, M The wedding took place at St. Church yesterday, the Rev. Keppe] i officiating, of Mr. John Hedlej V. assistant of Messrs. Mansfield u i Singapore, and Misa Violet Mar; only daughter of Mr. and m,.. Wickett, of Penarth Estate, Enggor, 11.I
    101 words
  • Article
    MURDER AT SUNGEI GOLOR.
    28 164 Kuala Lumpur. Mareli 14. An Australian was murdered i M 3rd. at Sun^ei Golok by an unemployed ;in insane Malabar Tamil. An inquiry pending-.
    28 words
  • Article
    Six Day Cycle Race.
    56 164 AUSTRALIAN-ITALIAN TEAM wiv [Reutor's Service. 1 Now York. Mar. 11. Thf Georgetti Australian-Italian won the six day cycle race, covering 2,344 9-10 miles. They were only 3- 10th of a mile ahead the American team. Macnamara, encased in plaster splint from his waist upwards owing '<>
    56 words
  • Article
    MOTOR-CARS COLLIDE.
    155 164 BURABIAN GIRL KILLED AT PENAXG, (From Oui- Own Correspondent.) Tenant, March I 1. A motor-car collision occurred "ii Saturday evening at the junction of Larui and Northam Roads, resulting in the d aMi of a young Eurasian girl, Patricia Foley, aged 13. A Singer car driven by Mr.
    155 words
  • Article
    KEPPEL GOLF CLUB.
    72 164 March Medal— Rogey. Forty cards were taken out f< i the ;i Medal and the following were returned .1. Hodgins 1 8 1 all S. C. Campbell <2> i A. J. Donald MX) 3 ir. Jackson i A. Banon H. Bogert 6 I). B. ICeLay (16) I»al!
    72 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    88 164 Police Inspector Mole ha been tm f erred to Penang an.l Inspector B to Province Wellesley. Several other arc, it is believed, pending in the local The transfer to Penang of Mr. I» Forrer. Assistant Register, So] Ipoh, is definitely settled rind he will leaving for Penang on Monday next.
    88 words
Page thumbnail Page 165
  • Article
    WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 1927.
    520 165 appeal is being launched bf the Y.\i C.A.i Kuala Lumpur, for funds with Hi 'i to l?rc*Ci «i hostel i»n rjuent on Mr. I'. H. Scwell'i departure to ingapore on transfer Mr. M. in President of tie Malacca M W. I! Wood, on his return from
    520 words
  • Article
    MK. LEE'S FATAL FALL.
    141 165 \«rd»«t of Death by Misadventure. 1 1. delivering a verdict of death by misntur< in connection with the tragedy hi the Raffles Hotel on the ni^ht of Feblary 24 hist, the Acting Coroner, Lt. Col. y<sterday morning stated that ho thai Mr. Lee, Rge<l M years,
    141 words
  • Article
    DUTCH WARSHIPS ARRIVE.
    90 165 Hi Dutch gunboats, Soemba and Floret, arrived in port yesterday from Samboe, and Jfhored in the roads. The first-named ves•l i under the command of Commander J. V. Ostcn, of the Royal Dutch Navy, who a o in charge of the Division, whilst the Klorei ii in
    90 words
  • Article
    THE LATE MR. P. CAVE.
    1754 165 Evidence at the Inquest. IMvVIH KY MISADVKMIKK. A verdict of death by misadventure was returned yesterday by Lieut. -Col. Tyte, the Acting Coroner, at the conclusion of the inquest on the death of Mr. Percy Cave, late manager of Messrs Guthi ie and Company's motor
    1,754 words
  • Article
    TROOPS ENTERTAINMENT.
    51 165 Major 6. lee-Warner, R.A., O.C. Troops on hoard the Bellerophon, writes a* follows: Dear Sir, Would you be jrood enough to fonvcy to the residents of Singapore, the rmtcfvi thanks of all ranks <>n board the H.T.S.S. Bellerophon, for the generous hospitality extended to the Troops during their
    51 words
  • Article
    BROTHERS SUED.
    537 165 Action By Six Children. MONEY MADE IN SUGAR BOOM. An interesting case i- pi ..,-j_ n t f i% Supreme Court, before the hief mice, Sir William Ifurison, in which tin infant children of deceased testator a*-.- iuin2 their two bro*h»'r>. who a** :rc executors f their father
    537 words
  • Article
    THE ASSIZES.
    264 165 FGRGBRY CHARGE WITH DRAWN. The second Singapore Assizes commenced yesterday morning before Mr. Jattiee Deane. The charge against Teng Ah Fee of being in possession of a fogged $oO currency note, was withdrawn, the Deputy Public Prosecutor (Mr. iv H. P. Wfcitley) stating that the accused had disclosed
    264 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    16 165 The Hon. Mr. H. E. Nixon an. l Mr. Nixon have for Home this month- Ex.
    16 words
Page thumbnail Page 166
  • Article
    THE DIVERS.
    1138 166 Straggling wisps of early m reing mist 4 ;!1 hung about* the many rove swamps on either Bide of the river as our tiny craft chugged her way through the warm <»iiv waters. In the far distance beyond the dark green alluvial belt stretched range on range of
    1,138 words
  • Article
    THE YACHT CLUB DINNER.
    299 166 PRESENTATION OF ROYAL The Annual dinner <>f the Royal Singapore Yacht club was held at the Europe Hotel last nijjrht. About 250 memben faced the starter's gun at 8.30 p.m. and the evening* us usual, was most successful. With a fair wind and flowing tide, the
    299 words
  • Article
    BISHOP'S LENTEN ADDRESSES.
    171 166 The Bishop of Singapore spoke to a fairly large gathering at the Union Buildings yesterday afternoon, when he delivered the first of a series of short addresses which he has arranged to give (luring the luncheon hour (1.35 p.m. to 1.55 p.m.) during Lent. The Bishop spoke
    171 words
  • Article
    WELL-KNOWN BANKER DEAD.
    124 166 The death is announced by Router, in hi? seventy-fifth year, of Mr. Walter Leaf, Chairman of the Westminster Bank, who was one of the founders, first members, and Vice-President of the London Chamber ot ontnterce. Born at Norwood in 18.~>2. Mr. Leaf was educated at Harrow and
    124 words
  • Article
    THE PUNGGOR CIRCULAR.
    686 166 TWO DISCLAIMERS. We have received two letters, printed below, with reference to our leader of Saturday last referring to the above mat.er. To the Editor. gj r% With reference to the editorial noti in your issue of the oth. instant on the subject of a circular relating
    686 words
  • Article
    KINTA ASSOCIATION MINE.
    110 166 rNOW being WOUND IP. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Mar. 9. A very old European mine, Kinta Association, Limited, of Tanjong Rambutan, now regarded as worked out, is being wound up. It is reported that the area has been sold to Towkay Leong Kung for a substantial
    110 words
  • Article
    FRASER'S WEEKLY REPORT.
    582 166 FRASER' S WEEKLY REPORT. Singapore. March > The pa.-t week baa again proved one in all Bectioni of th«- share marl price of Tin -how- little chang< bat the feeling still prevails tha likely to see higher prices. Sharei continue neglected an<l there buying interest at the n >ment i
    582 words
  • Article
    FRASER AND NEAVE'S REPORT.
    215 166 The following is the report I mitted to the annual meeting to on March 12th. at noon at Trafalgar After making ample provision for i ciation and doubtful debts the amounts to $430,668.49, which, balance of $7,543.36 brought forwa the h»>t account, gives total of 85.
    215 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    18 166 Mr. and Mrs. him h< ntr Kan. who on a trip to China and .Japan, returi on Saturday.
    18 words
Page thumbnail Page 167
  • Article
    THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1927. SIGNAL ROCKETS EXPLODE.
    402 167 THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1927. SIGNAL ROCKETS EXPLODE. Regulations For Safety Needed. INEBE GIRL FATALLY INJURED. xplosu i! of a number of large rjigtn signals, which had been on :i rubbish heap at the junction < iiar Road, on the afternoon of 12. result il»J? in the death of n<- girl
    402 words
  • Article
    A DISHONOURED CHEQUE.
    104 167 iv, <•: [poh, who was recently arrested rapore on a warrant issued by the i trat<-. on a charge of criminal trust, at the instance of Messrs. I Motors, Ltd., of Ipoh, and was sen- to three months' r.i, at Ipoh, was •I in the Kuala Lumpur
    104 words
  • Article
    EUROPEAN ARRESTED.
    64 167 VTIONS or BREACH OF TRUBT. Raymond Forsey Inkju-n appeared i Mr. C. P. Smith, in the Third Police iterday, iti answer to a charge of breach of trust, preferred against at the instance of the Manufacturers ranci Company of Canada. i i fiarire is in respect of $R,ouu.
    64 words
  • Article
    FLOODS IN PERAK.
    70 167 ESTIMATE OF THE DAMAGE. mi Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Mar. 9. Bull of heavy min in the Kuala district a bridge was washed away Kena Road. ttrday the committee appointed by idenl to collect da;n of the last flood the damage at $760,000: rubber 1 material ami
    70 words
  • Article
    SINGAPORE GOLF CLUB.
    1030 167 The Annual Meeting. EXTREMELY SATISFACTORY YEAR. The hon'ble Mr. 1). J. Ward, President, presided over a large tfatherinjr of members a*, the annual general meeting of the Singapore Golf flub, which was held in the Club premises yesterday evening. Commenting on the report and account.for the pavt
    1,030 words
  • Article
    PUNGGOR MEETING.
    353 167 DIRECTORATE TO REMAIN. Mr. Peck Voted to the Board. A representative of the Free Press, who was .sent to Malacca specially to report the extraordinary general meeting- of Pung-gor Rubber Estates, Ltd., last nipht sent the following summary of the proceedings by wire Presiding at the extraordinary general
    353 words
  • Article
    ULU BENUT REPORT.
    274 167 Tho following is the seventh annual report of the directors to the share holders of Ulu Benut Rubber Company to be presented at the annual meeting on March 19. at noon at Messrs. Derrick and Co's. offices. The profit for the year, after providing for depreciation and
    274 words
  • Article
    EARTHQUAKE IN JAPAN.
    448 167 I HEAVY DEATH ROLL. INHABITANTS PANIC-STRH KEN. [Keuter's Far Eastern Service], Osaka, Mar. R. The earthquake appears to have been equal to that of May, 1925, and in nearly the same districts, the centre being in the province of Tango, 80 miles north of Osaka. A number
    448 words
  • Article
    THE ASSIZES.
    252 167 •A MALAY WOMAN CONVICTED ON BIGAMY CHARGR. A» >ah, a Malay woman, was found guilty at the Assizes yesterday, of having committed bigamy, and sentenced to three months' rigorous imprisonment. Th« case, which occupied must of the afternoon, was one of some interest. Accused was married to Ahmat
    252 words
Page thumbnail Page 168
  • Article
    FOOTBALL.
    204 168 r Inter-Commercial Cup. HO HOM. BANK BEAT LITTLE'S. ifo Wmn Hank. .1: Uttle'a 0. The inter-Commercial Cup match at tluStadium yesterday between Little's and the Ho Hong Bank ended rather surprisingly in a win for the Bank by I—f>.1 f>. The game was not exciting at any time, except
    204 words
  • Article
    S.C.C. BEAT DUTCH TEAM.
    408 168 A !:uyc number of spectators were present on the Padang yesterday afternoon, whan the match between a team from the Dutch runfi ats, Soemba and Flores, and the S.C.C. t ■!>]; place, the result being a win for the Club by live goals t>> two. Among
    408 words
  • Article
    MILLIGAN-WALKER FIGHT.
    62 168 MAY TAKE PLACE \T BLACKPOOL. [Renter's Service.] London. Alar. 9. rhere 1- every probability that the Milligan- Walker fight will be held in Blackpool. The General Purposes Committee of the Blackpool Corporation has decided to .irrant Mr, 1,. Cochran the free use of the spoils I at Stanley
    62 words
  • Article
    THE DAVIS CUP.
    17 168 New York. March 8. Ireland, Germany, Denmark and Mexico challenged for the I>a\i> Cap.
    17 words
  • Article
    FRAMROZ HOCKEY CUP.
    21 168 Playing on water-logged ground on Tuesday the Y.M.C.A. narrowly defeated FoU Cai n'mg \>y l goal to nil.
    21 words
  • Article
    FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 1927. THE S.V.C. ADJUTANT.
    588 168 FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 1927. THE S.V.C. ADJUTANT. MACHINE GUNNKB8 1 DINNER TO CAPTAIN BTEPHENBON. Good fellowship and humour prevailed at the Rafllca Hotel last night, at the farewell dinner Riven by the Machine Cun Platoon, S.V.C. to Captain G. A. Stephenson, the Adjutant, who Is leaving the Corps. The M.G'a
    588 words
  • Article
    RUBBER ASSOCIATION REPORT.
    222 168 The following is the report of the Committee of the Singapore Chamber of Com merce Rubber Association for the year lirji; to be presented at the annual meeting t<> be held in the auction room on Monday at 2.15 p.m. Income amounted to $43,180.66 and expenditure, including
    222 words
  • Article
    MEDICAL STUNTS.
    1047 168 Nothing is sacred to the enterprising journalist. This fact is popularly attributed to the Americanisation of the press in recent times, but the truth is that journalism was bound sooner or later, as a commercial institution, to become, even in the most conservative quarters, what a superficial philosophy
    1,047 words
  • Article
    TRUSTEE AND EXECUTOR COMPANY MEETING.
    477 168 An extraordinary general meeting of th< British Malaya Trustee and Bxecutor Con:pany Limited was held on Wednesday mom ing in the Company's offices to consider certain special resolutions. Those pi were Mr. A. K. Baddek y. Chairman, the hon'ble Sir David Galloway, the hon'ble Mi
    477 words
  • Article
    BARLOW'S REPORT.
    241 168 131 \l til Singapore, Mar. in. Rubber. Throughout the- past w< market has Again sh< \vn an upward tendency with a steady undertone, but at the time of writing, in sympathy with both London, and New York, ifl slightly lower. Th<- tone of yesterday's local auction wai fully
    241 words
Page thumbnail Page 169
  • Article
    PUNGGOR RUBBER.
    4124 169 I tirectors' Extension Policy Reversed. K \M> MR. PATERSON JOIN THE BOARD. disapproving of the Action directors in purchasing and proceed develop 434 acrei <>f land at Batu without first obtaining the approval and desiring the direct- lispos* < the land provided it could rea nable terms wa*
    4,124 words
Page thumbnail Page 170
  • Article
    LEWIS AND PEAT'S REPORT.
    160 170 Singapore, Mar. 10. The firmness noted in our last report has been maintained during the period under review, and prices have shown a distinct improvement! Manufacturer! have been steadily in the market and rubber available for near shipmentfl being scarce. Spot has met with good demand.
    160 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    93 170 General Ducarre, commanding tin- troop* in French Indo-China, is with Madame Ducarrc visiting Siam. Mr. R. J. B. Clayton, acting British Resident of NegH Sembilan, has left i'nr Singapore to take up his new appointment as Director of Fisheries, S.S. and '.M.S. A guard of honour formed by the M.V.I.
    93 words
  • Article
    SELANGOR RACES.
    442 170 Third Day's Results. POPULAI WIN BY (HARDSMAN. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 8. There was a food attendance at the third day's racing, including His Highness the Yang-di-Pertuan Besar and suite. There was a slight drizzle before the first event and lain fell from the fifth
    442 words
  • Article
    Favourites' Day Again.
    437 170 THE RANEE OF SARAWAK PBESENT. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 10. Warm weather favoured the races here to-day and the going was good. There was a fair attendance, including Her Highness the Ranee of Sarawak and her daughter, the Chief Secretary, the hon'ble Mr. W.
    437 words
  • Article
    MACAO.
    554 170 The Portugal of the East. WHERE CAMOENS ROAMED. [Specially Written for Free Press], Early one July morning we went aboard the steamer at Hong Kong, bound for the Portuguese town of Macao. The four hour passage was rather rough, so we sat on deck, watching the crowd. There were
    554 words
  • Article
    SUPREME COURT.
    494 170 Claim Against Shipping Co. FALL DOWN A HATCHWAY In the Supreme Court yesterday, the Chief Justice, Sir William Murison. heard an action in which Mr. J. R. Horn clail damages from the Koninklijke Paketvf Maatschappij Shipping Company, The Hon'ble Mr. C. Everitt ftppeared foi the plaintiff and Mr.
    494 words
  • Article
    Football Association Cup.
    46 170 DRAW FOR SK.MI-1 INAI.S. London. .Mar. 7. The dimw for the Mini -finals of the Foot ball Association Tup. to be played on March 26th., is as follows: Millwall or Southampton vs. Arsenal at Chelsea. Chelsea or Cardiff v>. Reading, at Wolv -rhampton.
    46 words
  • Article
    TUNNEY'S CHALLENGER.
    74 170 New York, Mar. 7. Jack Dempsey has advised Tex Rfckard that he will beprin training immediately, although ho is uncertain whether he will liirhi again. He will decide ih< rtly. Rickard hopes to match him against tin Basque woodchopper Paolino (Jtcudun, and the winner will be matched against
    74 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    107 170 Mr. \Y. Pryde, Legs] Adviser, Johor*! has been granted <«i^ht months' Nave, and Mr. J. v. Mills has beta appointed :o act as from March Ist. The engagement is announced of Mr. C. E. Bernard, of Blackwater estate, Klar.?, and Ann Catherine Jane Ellis, daoghi of Mr. Humphry Ellil and
    107 words
Page thumbnail Page 171
  • Article
    SATURDAY. MARCH 12, 1927.
    679 171 A. L Ward has returned to Kuala pur aft a trip to Calcutta. <.. L. Bpyliss, European master, ond< d for service in Johore. D. V, Gibson, of William Goesage I a Singapore, is on a visit to fro},. Mr. V. W. W. 8. Purcell has
    679 words
  • Article
    MODERN CAR ASSEMBLY.
    1116 171 What They Do At Wearne's. FORM VTHJLE YOl WAIT. The most up-to-date methods of Ford assembly may now be ia daily practice in Singapore, at Messrs. Wearne's new factory in Orchard Road. Here the very latest machinery and labour-saving devices are used for the speedy assembly of
    1,116 words
  • Article
    ROUND THE COURTS.
    549 171 Tamil Woman's Disappearance. A STRANGE STORY. The disappearance „f a Tamil woman b at present occupying the attention of the Police who are faced with a problem of tome considerable difficulty, for, in spite of a search having been made in the district surrounding the place in
    549 words
  • Article
    THE ASSIZES.
    88 171 Tlk- case of Poey Kah Sian, r» n which the jury were unable to agree :it the last Assizes, was heard before Mr. Justice' Deanc yesterday. The prisoner was charged with armed robbery, namely robbing an old woman of 080 dollars and wounding her with knife on Seranjroon
    88 words
  • Article
    LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
    124 171 PUNGGOft. To tin i:r!«.<»r. Sir, lam not a shareholder A nnpany but like al! other citizi is I am interested a: scinjr the proper tion of the representative principle; t! '»> say, in this, case, in seeing that Directo run a Company for the ben lit
    124 words
  • Article
    JOHNSTON'S PIER.
    105 171 To the hditor. Sir,— Might I ask the ii., bour Board, through your columns, if it is not possible to place scats «.n Johnston's Pier for the use ot* ladies. 1 myself have reason to wait many hours here and am likely to have to do the same
    105 words
  • Article
    POPPY DAY IN MALAYA.
    295 171 THE U>2« RBPORT. The Poppy Day Collection for 1926 has boon most successful, the result being 199,812.05. This is a record and an increase of $11,178.48 on last year'- collection. No Poppies were manufactured locally this year, all W\nz obtained From the t)i.<abled Soldiers' factory in
    295 words
  • Article
    Grand total $99,812.05 or $11,566 15s. 2d
    77 171 Regulations are published to eoBM »nt«> force on May Ist. which forbid motor-cars or traction engines to remain drawn up on the west side of Collyer Quay for a longer period than is necessary t-> unload or pickup passengers; and also forbidding any
    77 words
Page thumbnail Page 172
  • Article
    TOPICS OF THE WEEK.
    1019 172 Quirquid agunt homines nostri mi farrago fihlUl Juvenal. Now that Chang has "found the lady" the question is what .will he do with her. It will most likely end in his asking the British Navy to wtt her safely Home. What a comic opera this China
    1,019 words
  • Article
    TITI TIN COMPANY.
    363 172 ANNUAL REPORT. The following is the report by the directors to the fourteenth rnnua] general meeting of shareholders to be neld at the registered office, Chartered Bank Chambers, on March 21ird. at noon. The Directors regret to report *i loss for the year of $<>0VJ78.40 which brings
    363 words
  • Article
    OLD RAFFLESIANS ASSOCIATION.
    231 172 In dull weather, a small but enthusiastic gathering of Old Rafflesians and their friends was present in the grounds of Raffles Institution on Wednesday on the occasion of the opening of the new tennis court by the President of the Association, Mr. T. W. Stubbs, J.P. The
    231 words
  • Article
    SPORTING NEWS.
    200 172 Opening of S.C.C. Cricket. OVER 30 vs. UNDER 30. The S.C.C. cricket opened on the Padang yesterday evening, when a match commenced between teams of twelve a side representing Over 30 and Under 30. Under HO batted first, and Lieut. Frankis and R. 11. C. Laverton went in
    200 words
  • Article
    FOOTBALL.
    444 172 INTER-COMMERCIAL CUP. Another Draw. In the replayed tic between Adamson, Gilfillan's and Robins n's, on the S.R.C. ground yesterday, the trains again drew after ten minutes extra time. From the outset Robinson's attacked vigorously, and were early in their opponents half, but through their weakness in front of goal
    444 words
  • Article
    THE LIGHT OF ASIA.
    81 172 Yesterday morning we received from upcountry accounts of Buddhist meetings which had been held protesting against the showing of the above film, and also other letters on the subject. We understand now that the film has been officially banned. It was ■town on Thursday evenin in
    81 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    30 172 The Hoi Thin Amateur Dramatic Association Singapore, has been exempted from registration as has the Penang Shorthandwriters' Association while the Anjuman Hidaythul Islam of B. Mutlur Madarasa has hern registered.
    30 words
  • Article
    MALAYAN TRADE FIGURES.
    125 172 FEBRUARY DBCUUBB& The following is a eonparathrt itaten of the total value of foreign mer<h;r excluding parcel post, imported an( j CX p, ed to and from British Malaya (hiring and 1927. IMPORTS (In thousands of dollars > 1926—1927. January 87,906 h:j.::DO Dt- February 80,10") 75,485 D<
    125 words
  • Article
    RAFFLES BURIAL PLACF
    361 172 A SUGGESTION TO THE STRAITS. We publish below a letter which hat received by the Colonial Secretary from t! Parish church of St. Mary's Hendon. letter itself explains the situation bat i thought that there may be many i:i Uh Strait's who would like to send cont
    361 words
  • Article
    BANGKOK'S FIRE SEASON.
    34 172 (From Our Own Correspondent. Bangkok, Mar. The sixth rice mill fire of tho pn I season blazed up yesterday morning. It is understood that the insurant* il case |i wholly Chinese.
    34 words
  • Article
    Untitled
    71 172 An interesting incident took place Sweitenham Road, Taiping, on Mond night, says the T.O.M's Taiptaf eorwa dent, when two hornet nests were i Their position was somewhat dificuli Ret at as they were at the top of a tree, some 90 feet high. The fire Itum was in readiness in
    71 words
Page thumbnail Page 173
  • Article
    MONDAY, MARCH 11, 1927. KRETA AYER SENSATION.
    411 173 MONDAY, MARCH 1 1, 1927. KRETA AYER SENSATION. CLAN DISPUTE LEADS TO DISTURBANCE. Mob Attacks Police Station. FOR* KJ) TO FIEE MANY CASUALTIES, lebrati ns carried out in commemoi 4 the second anniversary of the Sun Yal Sen by members of the community in Singapore on Satur- main d by
    411 words
  • Article
    OFFICIAL POLICE REPORT.
    384 173 wing is the official preliminary the police authorities: ath of Sun Vat Sen was celebrated of Chinese at the Happy Valley afternoon, March 12th. 19-7. iblj included a Large contingent, approximately 30 Hailam nightremony of paying respect to Sun's roposed by those organising ration was to be
    384 words
  • Article
    BOY SCOUTS RALLY.
    422 173 H.E. Takes the Salute. DISPLAY AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE. Local boy scouts pave a very c -mplete demonstration of their efficiency In all bram-hes of work taught them, before His Excellency the Governor, Sir Laurence Guillcmard, at Government House on Saturday afternoon, the occasion l>cin£ the annual Scouts
    422 words
  • Article
    GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
    155 173 The following had the honour of dining: with His Excellency the Governor and Lady Guillemard at Government House on March 10th: H.E. Major General Sir T. Fraser. K.C.B. C.S.I. C.M.G., Mr. and Mrs. Molekamp, Colonel C. J. Pickering, C.M.G. D.5.0., Captain G. Freyberg, R.N.. Mr. and Mrs. H.
    155 words
  • Article
    FRASER AND NEAVE LTD.
    1025 173 Annual Meeting. RECORD NET PROFIT. The annual meeting of Messrs. Frasi-r ami Xeave. Ltd. was held in the Company*! offices, Trafalgar Street, yesterday. Mr. W. H. Macjrrepror presided over the meeting, which consisted of Messrs. E. Waller, C. V. Bailey. I). Munro, 11. B. Ward, D.
    1,025 words
  • Article
    AN ANTI-RESTRICTION CAMPAIGN.
    65 173 Evening Standard's Assertion. LOSING OUR SUPREMACY. (Our O^n Correspondent. Copyright). London. .Mar. 12. The Evening Standard has opened with considerable prominence what is th' ught to be a clearly inspired anti-restriction campaign. The paper asserts th-'t the Stevenson A t limits British participation in the new era
    65 words
  • Article
    CHINESE GIRLS' SCHOOL.
    462 173 LADY GUILLEMARD PRESENTS Lady Cuillemard was present and gave awiiy the prizes at the annual prise distribution at the Singapore Chinese Girls" School on Saturday afternoon. A largi number of the parents and friends of the pupil* were present, and enjoyed, prior to the main ceremony, a
    462 words
Page thumbnail Page 174
  • Article
    TELEGRAMS.
    9107 174 [Eeuter't Service.] London, Mar. 7. In th< House of Commons during question Mr. L. M. S. Amery gave the figures mused export credits of rubber as follov Malaya (excluding Trengganu and for July, 1926, only Kedah), at the end I July, 1926, 23,000 tons; August, 76,000; S< -r, 52,000;
    9,107 words
Page thumbnail Page 175
Page thumbnail Page 176