The Straits Budget, 13 August 1920
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1920-08-13 1 The Straits Budget VOL. LXXIV NO. 3261 Singapore, Friday. August 13. 1920. BEINO THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE “STRAITS TIMES* ESTABLISHED OVER HALF A CENTURY. Price 25 cents.28 words
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Article189 1920-08-13 1 lbadbrs— Ireland }[J Polsh Situation J® R, 8 b»« n! Aliena 10 II is Wet? Kdlirg the Goose {I The Polish Crisis 11 GlHSEAt Local and Personal 1 2 Renter TpI>Riimt 8 7 F.M 3 R Suootet* Stiike H 8 3. H OBB lot Pol*06 y H«pp?189 words
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Article4900 1920-08-13 1 The trial of Mr. N. G. Powar, till lately Municipal Assessor, Colombo, before Mr. W. S. de Saram, Additional D. J. of Colombo, on charges of attempting to obtain illegal gratifications from certain ratepayers in the City, ended on July 24 in the conviction of the accused.4,900 words
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FRIDAY'S TELEGRAMS.
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496 1920-08-13 3 Reuter Telegrams. London, August 3. TV main force of the Bolshevist attacks ■nnears now to be directed to the capture S Umberir. partly with a view to sett ms 1 <.ion of the rich oil wells south ofReuter Telegrams. - 496 words
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Article137 1920-08-13 3 London, August 4. The Daily Mail New York correspondent says public interest in the Japanese question is renewed by statements of Mr. Albert Johnson, member for the State of Washington in the House of Representatives and chairman of the house sub-com-mittee on immigration and naturalisation. Mr. Johnson,137 words
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Article337 1920-08-13 3 London, August 3. Washington The government is still uninformed officially with regard to the proposed Allied-Boishevist cumer n e in London, but official circles indicate that the United States will very probably be represented at any conference reeking to solve the problem of fixation of the status337 words
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Article137 1920-08-13 3 London, August 4. In the House of Commons, replying to Sir Owen Thomas, Col. Amery confirmed that the scheme for a government deep water wharf at Kilindib (E. Africa) had been approved. Specifications were being prepared. Col. Amery added that close consideration was being given to the townplanning137 words
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Article54 1920-08-13 3 London, August 3. The House of Lords has passed the third regarding of the Nauru Island bill, without discussion. London, August 3. In the House of Commons replying to Commander Kenworthy, Mr. Bonar Law stated that it was not the policy of the government to invite Germany to cooperate54 words
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Article64 1920-08-13 3 London, August 4. A War Office communique states that the situation on the lower Euphrates m quieter. The Arabs who attacked our posts north and north-west of Ilula suffered heavy losses an I left L‘«o death There have been further small ram.;, pasticularly near Jerboijak. d lie kufa garrison64 words
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Article53 1920-08-13 3 London, August 3. Many thousands of the public vi-itee the Boy Scouts jamboree at Olympia. The chief feature so far has been tin great march past General La mi 1 oweb by thousands of scouts from all parts o, the world, including South Africa, India. Ceylon, Malta, Gibraltar,53 words
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SATURDAY’S TELEGRAMS.
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537 1920-08-13 3 Reuter Telegrams. London, August 4. Warsaw appears to be in rerious danger To-day’s Russian communique reports that the Red troops in the direction of Siedlitz, fifty miles east of Warsaw, debouched on i (id mile front along the line ofReuter Telegrams. - 537 words
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Article81 1920-08-13 3 London, August 4. Communications from General W rang'd dated July 80, report successful lighting along the whole of the north-eastern fronl Many prisoners and guns wen* capture-' Enemy attacks were heavily repulsed. Or the Waldheim front the lied cavalry o' the Second Army were put to (light81 words
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MONDAY’S TELEGRAMS.
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1963 1920-08-13 3 Reitkk Tki.kgkams London, August 5. With the Bolsheviks only 30 miles from the forts of Warsaw the Polish situation becomes most acute. The Paily Chronicle goes so far as to desi nhe the issue as one of peaceReitkk Tki.kgkams - 1,963 words
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Article136 1920-08-13 4 London, August 5. San Sebastian The Council of the League of Nations has decided that in the international financial conference at Brussels to he held during the last week of September thirty states, including Germany and Austria, will participate. The invitation to the latter is tantamount to136 words
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Article33 1920-08-13 4 London, August 5. Official The king has appointed Viscount Buxton to he Chancellor of the Order of St. Mi*.hel and St. George in succession to Lord Lnnsdowne who resigned owing to ill-health.33 words
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1252 1920-08-13 4 London, August 5. In the House of Commons, Mr. Bonar Law, moving the guillotine motion providing for the passage of the Restoration of Order in Ireland Bill by to-morrow evening, deprecated the feeling of despair about the possibility1,252 words
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Article155 1920-08-13 4 Lon Jon, August b. The War Office announces that the British troops attacked by Arabs at H ilia belonged to the 2nd Manchesters and the Field Artillery. The casualties were twelve British killed, 26 wounded and 207 massing. The Indian casualties were eight killed, 34 wounded and 81 missing.155 words
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Article39 1920-08-13 4 London, August 6Vienna The trade union Hungary, which began on Jun t)n> to the alleged repressive regime ilur e Hungarian Government, has be Jr ra ,ie and the International League QtJ Unions decided to stop the > August 8.39 words
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759 1920-08-13 5 London, August 5. Montreal Lord Atholstan has dined the Imperial Press Conference delegates. The company included the Lieut-Governor and the Premier of Quebec and other prominent personages. A message from the King said that the fathering marked a fresh epoch in the759 words
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Article503 1920-08-13 5 London, August 5. Marion, Ohio Mr. Harding, addressUMf a meeting opposed to the surrender of nationality to inter-nationality, said he accepted the principle that no authority other than ongress could declare war for the United States. He continued Why make a covenant that would violate the good503 words
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Article98 1920-08-13 5 London, August 5. Catton, Queensland The Prince of Wales left Brisbane for Sydney amid most fervent enthusiasm. London, August 5. Tenterfield The Prince of Wales has crossed the border into New South Wales, thus completing his official visits to all the States. Queensland vied with the other98 words
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Article85 1920-08-13 5 London, August The first mooting of the permanent Armaments Commission constituted by the Council of tin* League of Nations is sitting at San Sebastian. Fight nations are represented inclu< I i n the British Admiral Sir Somerset Calthorpe and Commandant (iroves, and the JapaneseCenerals VVanabe and Itami and85 words
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TUESDAY’S TELEGRAMS.
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765 1920-08-13 5 Reuter Telegrams London, August 7. A Polish government wireless message sent out on the afternoon of the 6th says In the present unfavourable circumstances, the Polish government considers, in view of the refusal of the Soviet to conclude aReuter Telegrams - 765 words
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Article232 1920-08-13 5 I/ondon, August 6. Chicago The police have arrested a man named John Alexander, alias Lag ranch, who is alleged to be an international anarchist and a member of the German communist party, on a charge of evading draft. The police declare that he has been distributing German232 words
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Article165 1920-08-13 5 London, August G. Five United States destroyers are patrolling the Florida coast off Miami with orders from President Wilson to prevent the Hritish eableship Colonia landing a cable which the Western Union Telegraph Company is laying from Bar* bados to connect with the Hritish cable from Barbados to165 words
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Article59 1920-08-13 5 London, August 5. In the House of Lords during discussion on the Coal Mines Bill an amendment was carried by i!X votes to 1?."» against the (Jovernment reducing the status of the proposed Minister of Mines to a Parliamentary Secretaryship of the Board of Trade. Supporters «>f59 words
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Article36 1920-08-13 5 London, August •’>. The Times correspond nt in Paris says that in order to improve the Lyons silk market traders are re pie-fed to use the Lyons wireless station for the transmission of daily prices.36 words
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341 1920-08-13 6 Loudon, August In tl.e Iluu- of < orumons tlu* scene (during tin eons-ait tee stage of tlu* Restoration of Order tn Ireland Bill) lasted some tinu*. Mr. Devlin was .speaking nominally on a \> nut of order, but his speech was really a341 words
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Article239 1920-08-13 6 London, August 7. Ottawa The Press Conference discussed the improvement of cable facilities and unanimously adopted the following :—This conference is strongly of opinion that it hns become necessary to secure forthwith facilities for the better, quicker and cheaper conveyance of news throughout the Empire, and calls239 words
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Article99 1920-08-13 6 London, August 7. The T lines publi.shos reports of trade conditions in diiVcivnt centres, showing that the uiv ertainty of the financial and economic position has adversely affected trade in London and the development of transaction'- > It is declared that the disposil i* n of the99 words
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Article52 1920-08-13 6 London, August 7. Allahabad. It is announced that the < lir into the disturbances n h 1 e Ltumaujrht Hangers reported u that the outbreak was bv Sinn"]— n 1 v;,s un ‘toobtedly caused by S nr l-ein agitation. The court recomr, 1 th „f the. ringSn houhl52 words
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Article225 1920-08-13 6 London, August >. Dayton, Ohio: There were tirrint SCOllOS III tile OlTilSMIl it' liOVf'llol 1 i making a speech accepting tie* Dcmoeratn nomination fur tin* Presidi iiry. 1 In speech was easily audilne to tlu- whol» audience owing to tin* employment of a: electric sound amplifier. Mi. (’ox225 words
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Article122 1920-08-13 6 London. August 7. It is reported by a Newcastle exchange that Chinese eoal companies are competing for European business and the Danish State Railways have purchased cargoes for immediate shipment. London, August 7. The Goal Association says the Danish State Railway’s order for forthcoming delivery at Marseilles of122 words
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Article57 1920-08-13 6 London. August G. Melbourne A sensation has been caused on the Melbourne stock exchange owing to the continuous heavy fall, on adverse reports, of the shares in the Badak tin mining property in the Malay Peninsula, ill) shares rose early this year to £2,000. when a phenomenal57 words
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Article39 1920-08-13 6 London, August The South Norfolk bv-election resulted as follows Mr. G. Edwards (Labour) 8,594 Mr. Batty (Coalition Liberal).. (5,470 Mr. Roberts (Independent Liberal)3,7lB The vacancy was due to the Hon. Mr. Cozen Hardy's succession to the peerage.39 words
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Article48 1920-08-13 6 London, August ♦>. Lisbon The Chamber has adopted a bill granting administrative autonomy in. and creating high commissioners for, the colonies. The Chamber accepted the Senate’s amendments in connection with the bill. The Minister for the Colonies tabled a bill defining the duties of the colonial high commissioners.48 words
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Article123 1920-08-13 6 Paris, August 7. The Turkish treaty will be signed oa Tuesday next. The new delay results from the British Government’s desire that the Italo-Greek question should he settled previous to signature. London, August (i. Brussels The Chamber, by 95 to 43, passed a bill for the official use of123 words
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WEDNESDAY'S TELEGRAMS
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1869 1920-08-13 6 Reiter Telegrams London, August 7. The Polish Socialists have issued an m passioned counterblast to the antiPolish manifestoes of British and other abourites, imploring them to oppose the mtional murder which is being perpetrated on Poland by the RedReiter Telegrams - 1,869 words
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Article230 1920-08-13 7 London, August 8. Ottawa At tlie Press Conference. Sir Gilbert Parker declared that our imperial partnership had been lone: founded upon consent. If Canada desired to withdraw, no gun would be fired to prevent her, but the granting of responsible government to the Dominions had strengthened their230 words
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Article81 1920-08-13 7 London, August 8. Berlin The Minister for Foreign Adairs, r jn Simons, in a newspaper interview, ai<l that Germany was prepared to resume V'ploniatic relations with Soviet Russia •’'•mediately satisfaction was given for the PUirder of Count Mirbach, the ex-German 1 assador in Russia, in li> IS.81 words
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THURSDAY'S TELEGRAMS.
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824 1920-08-13 7 Reuter Tklecrams London, August 9. The Hythe conference has finished. A short afternoon sitting was held owing to the receipt ol further communications n-oni S °V» t s< uri c s and Mr. Lloyd George unu M.Reuter Tklecrams - 824 words
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Article290 1920-08-13 7 London, August 19. New York In the course of an address in connection with the notification of his Vice-Presidential nomination, Mr. franklin Roosevelt made an interesting reference to the question of America’s participation in the world problem. He warned the United States against a retrogressive foreign policy290 words
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Article188 1920-08-13 7 London, August 9. The Liverpool police announce that instructions have been received from London that Archbishop Mannix will not be allowed to land at Liverpool, although the liner Baltic arrives at the Mersey port this evening. It appears, therefore, that Government intends to tranship the Archbishop at sea188 words
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Article98 1920-08-13 7 London, August 8. Armed men ambushed nine policemen at Killdorrery, County Cork. 1 ive constables were wounded and all arms and equipment taken. London, August 9. The House of Lords has passed the second reading of the Restoration of Order in Ireland Bill. In the course of the debate98 words
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330 1920-08-13 7 Japan and China. Americans and Anglo- Japanese Alliance. London, August 9. olonel House, who is now in London, has telegraphed to the Philadelphia Public l.odgei mmendimr to Amcri'.'uuconsideratiori the suggestion by “an influential hnglish statesman for supersession of the Anglo .Japanese treaty by an Anglo-. A nieriean-.Japanese-Chinesc one for the330 words
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Article171 1920-08-13 7 London, August 10. In the Mouse of Commons Lieut.-Colonel Parry asked a question with regard to the alleged attempt of Japanese police to board the* Brit'sh steamer Koilin, owned by Mr. C. L. Shaw, with the object of arresting Koreans suspected of heinjc on board, and a171 words
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Article129 1920-08-13 7 London, August 10. Tin* I! -use of Commons has adopted n resolution authorising the payment of £lOO,OOO as the (lovernment’s share of the guarantee fund in connection with the forthcoming Hritish Kmpire Exhibition. Mr. Kellaway, moving the resolution, said there was no better way of celebrating h' 1129 words
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Article41 1920-08-13 7 liondon, August 10. The Woodbridge by-election result is *sir A. Churchman (Co. Unionist) i».H!)8 Mr. Harden (Labour) x,707 Majority 1,1111 The ejection was caused by the resigna- on of C« I. K. V. Peel, appointed (lovernor >f Mf. Helena.41 words
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Article50 1920-08-13 7 London, August 10. Lloyd’s representatives in Sydney announco that the Suki Maru, which was itran !e-l mar Ooektown t'e end of July, has been refloated. The forehold ia full of water. It is estimated that 700 tons of coal was jettisoned. The vessel is proceeding to Cairn*.50 words
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1605 1920-08-13 8 The Straits Times of August 7 printed the following A fatal accident resulting in the loss of one life and injuries to two other persons occurred in the small hours of this morning on Stamford Road, opposite1,605 words
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Article120 1920-08-13 8 The 38 shunters employed on the F.M.S. hallways at Kuala Lumpur who went out on strike on Thursday returned to their work yesterday after being out for about y hours, reports the Malay Mail of Saturday. Ihe cause of the strike is said to have been n120 words
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1353 1920-08-13 8 A mooting of the Singapore branch of ‘lie Straits Settlements Association, held in the Exchange on Monday afternoon, unanimously decided on a change of name in view of the fa i that the Association in London l as been wound1,353 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement374 1920-08-13 8 Property Sales. The following Singapore properties were sold by public auction by the Estate and Trust Agencies Ltd., at their sale-room, Raffles Chambers, Raffles Place, on Monday afternoon. There was a large crowd of intending purchasers anil in the case of A1 Mutahar’s estate, the bidding was brisk and tho374 words
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Article1141 1920-08-13 9 Car and Motor Cycle. Chief Justice’s Comments In Collision Case. Defendant’s Deliberate Lies.” In tin* Supreme Court on August 5, before tin* Chief Justice (Sir John Bueknill, K.(\> t!u» hearing was begun of an action in w ihch Mr. E. A. Stringer, of Dunlop Itubber 0., claimed $730 from Chop1,141 words
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1127 1920-08-13 9 Mr. A. W. Freeman, attorcry fov the l»qoid*tov ol Asam K< tutarg Tin Dredging, reports: The onmpanv went iato liquidation on Aotil 27, 1020, «ith a viow to ita re in the K.V.S fed the liquidator ore son is herewith a report1,127 words
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Article260 1920-08-13 9 Mr. S. Upton, late chief of location of State Railways in the residencies of I’alembang and Hongoelen in Sumatra lias arrived at Bailies Hotel, and proposes staying in Singapore for a few days in the hope of being able to stimulate inten st on the part of260 words
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Article82 1920-08-13 9 The King has been graciously pleased to confer the medal of the Most Kxcellont Order of the British Umpire upon the undermentioned persons for services in connection with the war which have been distinguished by great courage or selfsacrifice or by exceptional merit Ali Akbar Khan, sub-inspector,82 words
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573 1920-08-13 9 I In* collision which occurred between the steamers Han Fo Soon and Chak Sang* oIV the Horsburgh light about H p.m, on Iu 1 y !> last was the subject of an inquiry ;n tlic Marine ourt on .-\ugusf a. Mr. p.573 words
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Article123 1920-08-13 9 t' n* l«*r the licadinir of “Happy Singapore." (i. V. Y\\ writes in the Financial N<• ws Quite a number of miscellaneous companies in tin* past have removed from London to (dimes where tin* local Chancellor is less rapacious. Within the past da> or two the first, movement123 words
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Article88 1920-08-13 9 The rate of mortality in the Settlement of Singapore for the week ended July ‘24 was :M.‘2l. The total number •of deaths was ‘Job of which lHf> were male subjects and 71 female. Convulsion claimed 35. phthisis 4b, malaria fever .‘l7. typhoid fever ‘2, dysentery 17, beriberi88 words
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THE Straits Budget.
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Article1049 1920-08-13 10 -Straits Tirrn-s, August 6. The new Irish (’rimes Bill nwiy be law before this article goes to press, because we understand that emergency was to he claimed for it and that its two clauses were to be passed at a single sitting. Practically the measure is another way of-Straits Tirrn-s, August 6. - 1,049 words
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Article1105 1920-08-13 10 a million reliable troops.—Straits Times, August T. The Polish situation is becoming increasingly grave. In spite of their pretence of accepting a proposal for armistice, the Red Armies are pressing on with the avowed intention of conquering Poland and setting up in that country a Soviet regime. Meantimea million reliable troops.—Straits Times, August T. - 1,105 words
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Article1165 1920-08-13 10 as it is to the British-born. —Straits Times, August 9. Ilu* somewhat noisy and threatening agitation I’lule by a certain class of Chinese ov r the Registration of Schools and leachiis Bill has practically died out. In the hope of eliciting some of the real objections ioas it is to the British-born.—Straits Times, August 9. - 1,165 words
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Article1229 1920-08-13 11 IS IT WAR stained jjrip of a mailed list —Straits 'rimes, August 10. We have already discussed the Polish position pretty fully but it remains the theme of deepest interest before all the Western nations. The Labour Party in England has already raised a cry against support being given tostained jjrip of a mailed list ?—Straits 'rimes, August 10. — * - 1,229 words
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Article1156 1920-08-13 11 who go to Poland’s assistance.— Straita Times, August 11. As the fable saith, the goose laid a golden egg, whereat the owner of the goose was so smitten with mercinary cravings that he killed the goose and cut it up to get all its other golden eggs,who go to Poland’s assistance.—Straita Times, August 11. - 1,156 words
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Article1174 1920-08-13 11 -Sii. its 'rimes, August 12. It were more folly to disguise the gravity of the situation in Kurope. Russia has rejected the overtures of the Allied Powers, and claims a right to settle with Poland independent of them. But the Allied Powers made Poland a buffer state-Sii. its 'rimes, August 12. - 1,174 words
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Article92 1920-08-13 12 meeting of tlu> Kent l»o.ir<i the President unnouneed that Mr. 11. Robinson had n n-;ned, giving as liis reason the unsatisfactory reply (Jovernment had given to the questions he had asked. The appea line of Malacca Street is rapidly churn ng for the bettor. The fine UiVie-storied92 words
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1961 1920-08-13 12 Wi tak Iho f j'.lovciay Ctfoin tin D Rob H»«' (uoiad C.'Uifiioicis K vio-v ol Juce DO I Slam days sip Ihe Riitish In m Uu-iimtiU nuati Ibt E»puriaiLiiiu‘ st SamtaisBy, and wcie <eOfcivcU by J Sthuyt, vice onsiroixn of Itie1,961 words
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Article403 1920-08-13 12 Meosra. Fraser and Co s Weekly ReportIn their share circular dated August Messrs. Fraser and Go., state The slightly better tone is being man. twined but it is a rise in rubber that mostly wanted to improve all sections of this market. The variations in tin hare403 words
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Article63 1920-08-13 12 (From Our Own Correspondent>• Penang, August In the Appeal Court the Chuf j^ ti( e (Sir John Butknill, K-O-). VoU les Barrett-Lennard and Mr. Justice decided that there was a right to JPF ()f against the decision of the Hooke, Vehicles. The appeal by Mr C. E.63 words
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Article74 1920-08-13 12 Tbo Pr.eiJenl cl tbe Jcb'«’*■*£ B;»»J bsa lu.niabed an ioto*e*»irß d ,oo ni too ri« in P»i® c oc t stuff* since 1814. Fi.et week, Wl4. F s n f k 1 M„UO. Weenie. E,;'"' In 110 p-» o»tty. 88 7»ot, pe»** T Pork 0074 words
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Article153 1920-08-13 13 fThe straits Times is not responsible for oP inions of its correspondents. Corresthe i tits should bear in mind that letters P on be short and to the point. Long P l.linff epistles are liable to be rejected or rHl i ssly cut down. Correspondents must rul (l ,c153 words
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Article1189 1920-08-13 13 To the Editor of the Straits Times. t». r will you allow me to trespass on vour valuable space to make a few replies both Ulsterman and A Lover of Justice think most men will agree with me that if any community sees itself ui da,i ,r cr of1,189 words
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Article235 1920-08-13 13 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —In consequence of the amount of public opinion at present being focussed on local matters, such as electrically lighted Tanglin—and possibly other quarters, housing of Government staff, Kallamr Bridge, Back lanes and others almost too numerous to mention235 words
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Article1704 1920-08-13 13 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, -Kindly allow me a space for this last letter on the Registration of Schools. Ever since reading your paper from 1X90, I have found that your late predecessor and you, as occasions arose, imparted good advice and sound opinion1,704 words
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1039 1920-08-13 14 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —The fact that the subject of rents and lirotiteerintf generally has come into prominent e of late may excuse this somewhat lengthy intrusion upon your valuab.e apace. The whole question appears to turn upon an equitable adjustment1,039 words
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Article143 1920-08-13 14 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Your article re Government Land Grants of 3.8.20 certainly must touch a sore point with many. While numerous new-comers to this country, with active service to their credit, do not expect to be presented with two or three hundred acres143 words
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Article628 1920-08-13 14 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I trust you will kindly grant me space in your valuable paper to give effect to some reflections on two important points raised by Mr. Choo Kia Peng, the Vice-President of the Selangor Chinese Chamber of Commerce, at its extraordinary628 words
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Article106 1920-08-13 14 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I beg to send you $10 for the sufferers at Hainien (page 11 of your tonight’s issue), with the request of your kind intervention to transmit it to the relief fund, if there is any, or else to the106 words
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1319 1920-08-13 14 We have r evived a copy of tho autos) report no tbo v.att of J Lun>, ft .919, win '<o by Ihr* Boti Mi. J. F Owtu, aotug General Artvi>»r, (com wh cb we make lie following exorpis;— The total evicue lot1,319 words
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Article151 1920-08-13 14 The Malayan Leader says al j c ii debted to the Chairman of the Kuala J pur Sanitary Board for the nV( T u‘;’~h market prices for August, 1920, m v j we notice that most of the prices ia downward tendency though vege have now risen by151 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article465 1920-08-13 15 \fn‘i- a lapse of two weeks for other ot fixtures, the S.C.C. tournament V'„'resumed on Saturday, when C. S. and nK *t the Etceteras. The result was good win for C. S. and Law, who, in 4 i»ite of being a man short and opposing h was465 words
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Article66 1920-08-13 15 The half yearly cash account of the Singapore Sporting Club shows a total ri'<lit balance of $61,222, as compared with *46,575 at the beginning of the year. Lotteries brought in $21,594, Totalizator #>7.592, Subscriptions $11,260, Horse entrance fees $6,118. On the expenditure Stakes totalled $33,700, Purchase of66 words
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Article69 1920-08-13 15 Ik** final of the handicap doubles event S.C.C. Bowls Tournament was P hived on August 5, and resulted in Lowndes i 1 r lifton-Smith beating Norrie and blphick 21-14. The concluding event in the S.C.C. Bowls ‘ournament was played on Friday after’l0()n> when Norrie (minus 4) and69 words
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Article31 1920-08-13 15 A H. the Sultan of Perak has cabled to us tralia for a horse to run in the Gold u h rQ ce at the next Penang race meeting.31 words
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Article516 1920-08-13 15 Though the weather was thr -ateninp on 1’l’iday it improved dur.og tha afternoon, allowing: of the sutvcs>iul hoiu J of the annual athletic sports of the i Raflies Institution before a large gathering. Credit for the success is due to Mr. .1. W. Matthew', hon. secretary, and516 words
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Article385 1920-08-13 15 The annual athletic sports of the AngloChinese School were hold before a very large gathering on Saturday and favoured by ideal weather. Among those present were H. E. the General Officer Commanding, Major-General H. Ridout. K.8.L., C. 8., C.M.G. All the races were run in good time,385 words
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Article431 1920-08-13 15 After the downpour in the morning the weather was fine throughout Wednesday afternoon for the successful holding of the annual athletic sports of St. Andrew’s School. There was a very large gathering on the grounds of Raffles Institution, kindly lent for the occasion. Among those prominent431 words
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Article363 1920-08-13 15 The revived Malayan Athletic Sj. it.(under the laws of the A.A.A.), are I held this year in Kuala Lumpur on i day and Saturday, September P> The programme of events arrange i follows First Day. —lOO yards Race Champion ship, preliminary heats Putting th* Weight Championship 300363 words
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Article191 1920-08-13 15 The L.L.T.C. tournament opened on day when the following ties were decided l.ndies Doubles. Mrs. Stevens ami Mrs. Turner owe 3 beat Mrs. Hargreaves and Mrs. Cringle plus K», 6 4, 6—2. Mrs. Gregory Jones and Ridout sir. boat Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. Noon plus i:».4 6- 1,191 words
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Article158 1920-08-13 15 1 Router wire of August 3 given tli**following results Kent beat Hants by 165. Warwick beat Derby by 220. tilouccster beat Somerset by four w iekets. Leicester beat Northamptonshire, by lo.;. Kssex beat Worcester by an innings and 242 runs. The Yorkshire and quitch was drawn. A Reuter158 words
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Article107 1920-08-13 15 the ladies competition for August at the Sepoy Lines Club resulted us follows Miss Law ,'i‘J 4 equal 48 Mrs. Lyall 60 H 62 Mrs. Kinder (12 -10 *62 Mrs. Salmnnd (17—l« r 52 Mrs Langham Carter 01 0 65 The winner of the Ladies’ Empire Dock (’up at107 words
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Article52 1920-08-13 15 Mrs. Langham Carter won the August Spoon in the Singapore Ladies Kifle Association meeting. The following scores "'••re returned the totals including the handicaps 200 yds. 100 yds. Mr*. Langham Carter 27 20 M. 20 Mrs. Shore 25 2b 65.10 Mrs. Mugliston 27 20 07.24 Mrs. Lyall 2452 words
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673 1920-08-13 16 Th(> third match in the S.F.A. cup competition brought tin* S.C.F.A.’h first and second teams together on Friday. It prove<l a holi(iay for the lirst string, who gave their reserve a lesson to the extent of a 5-1 defeat. The game started673 words
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Article100 1920-08-13 16 A lieuter wire of August 9 states It appears that the week-end sporting results reported from Antwerp do not refer to the Olympic Games but to the world championships organised by the International Cyclists Union. The Olympic Games are due to start to-day. „fuii W,r r( f<100 words
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Article381 1920-08-13 16 Macphuil and Co., Ltd., Weekly Report. From August 5 to 11, 1920. Share market. The gradually strength- ning impression that the time to buy wjis rear has been somewhat dispelled this week by tin* unsettling news from home. 11 once business has again been restricted the tin section381 words
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Article73 1920-08-13 16 [Aneta Service.] Weltevreden, August 6. Captain-aviator Leendertz, of the Dutch Indian Army, is starting on a flight from the Dutch Indies to Holland early in 1921. The government has promised the fullest support. After visiting British India to investigate the grounds Leendertz will go to England and buy a[Aneta Service.] - 73 words
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Article44 1920-08-13 16 (Aneta Service.) Weltevreden, August 9. Poulet’s injuries, caused by his recent crash, appearing to be more serious than was at first expected, the airman must be operated upon at the earliest opportunity and for this purpose he is being removed to hospital.(Aneta Service.) - 44 words
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Article135 1920-08-13 16 A neta Service. Weltevreden, August 11. The native union of factory labourers has sent an ultimatum to the Sugar Syndicate and has demanded that the Syndicate ai .ae to their several demands within eigl i days, otherwise 72,000 labourers in the organisation will stop work. As justA neta Service. - 135 words
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Article221 1920-08-13 16 Malayan Tin Dredging Ltd.—Yardage 185,300 cub. yards, output 1,000 piculs. Renong Tin Dredging Co., Ltd.—Second half month ending July 31 No. 1 dredge 311 piculs, No. 3 dredge 132 piculs, a total of 443 piculs. Rahman Hydraulic Tin, Ltd.—2oo piculs. Rahman Tin Co. —420 piculs Mill pis.221 words
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Article239 1920-08-13 16 An interesting ceremony took place at the Kuala Lumpur Supreme Court on the 3rd inst., when Mr. Justice Watson, the newly appointed Judge, who took his seat on the Bench for the first time, was officially welcomed by the members of the local Bar. With the239 words
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Article87 1920-08-13 16 HOEDEN. On August 5, 1920, at 29, Jalan Besar. Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Hoeden of Pergan Estate, Kelantan, a son. HOLLAND. At Jimah Estate, Port Dickson, on August 1, 1920, to Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Holland, a daughter (still-born). MACKENZIE. On August 0. 1920. at87 words
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Article118 1920-08-13 16 Singapore, August p> EXCHAN G1 On London, Bank 4 m/s Demand 2/4 Private 3 m. 3 credits* o/j 2 /<?,* On New York Demand 19/32 Private 90 days On France Bank On India, Bank T.T. On Hongkong, Bank d/d 81V n 118 On Shanghai, Bank d/d On118 words
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Article405 1920-08-13 16 Singapore, August 12. MINING. Isa. Val. Pd. Buyers. Sellers. 10 10 Ampang 16.00 1 1 Ayer Weng 1.25 1.50 son. £1 £1 Kam Kamunting 2.16.6 2.18.6 10 10 Kinta Assoc. 7.25 8.00 61 61 Kinta Tin 17.6 mm. 1 1 Hitam Tia 2.9C 8J6 1 1 Jelantoh405 words
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Advertisement89 1920-08-13 16 NOTICE The post free price of the Straits Times to the United Kingdom and foreign countries is $38 a year. The post free price of the Straits Budget is $14 a year to any part of the world. It is not necessary to sub* scribe for a year. The subsciptions89 words
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Obituary97 1920-08-13 16 DEATH MITCH ILL. On July 26, 1920. at Ebenezer, .R°ad, Singapore, Mrs Duncan Mitch ill 1 Logie) in her 66th year. (Penang ami Java papers please conv) WAD WO At »L n WARNES. At the General Hospital. Singapore. at s.;U) a.m., on August 7. 1920, C A plea. 11 I97 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT.
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Article93 1920-08-13 1 General Local Rubber Auctions 2 Price of Rubber 2 Oil from Rubber Seed 2 1 >utT Development 3 Lubber Factory Gutted 3 July Rubber Returns 4 Meeting and Reports— The Rubber Association 1 Djember Rubber Estates 1 Lendu Rubber 2 Anglo-Malay Rubber 2 Klabang Rubber 2 Kurangan Rubber Co.93 words
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428 1920-08-13 1 A meeting of the* members of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association was held in the Exchange Buildings on Friday to consider a proposed change of rule. Mr. J. Donaldson presided and stated that the meeting was convened to submit428 words
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2182 1920-08-13 1 The eleventh ordinary general meeting of the Djember Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on July 2, at Winchester House, London-wall, E.C., Mr. 11. C. Hadfield (the chairman) presiding. The Chairman said Indies and Gentlemen, —I will presume it is your2,182 words
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971 1920-08-13 2 Tbo eleventh ordinary general ixett cg I the L’odo Rabbet Comp tty, Ltd., wph b*i< At 4, Lloyd's AvenaH, E.C., oa Juan 22, M* T. G. Owen, the chairman, presiding. The Cl airman, in movii g the adoption o the reprrt aid971 words
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769 1920-08-13 2 LOCAL RUBBER AUCTION. Better Dema nd for Standard Sheet. Tbo 4fBth aoct n of tbe Biak*port .iharnb t t Conjiue oe Hnhber A**hoc a i v •#aH >-.*id ot A gu t S fl, 19j0, whe to. v w l .n. 2,(***** h 698.01 I<»p •Or 1 7:-8, f 8769 words
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Article45 1920-08-13 2 reference to Notification No. 28 puhhshctl in the* F.M.S. Government (.a/ette of January 3, 1010, it is notified that the price of first grade rubber for the period August G to August 12, 1020 infix's'«3m8 p 0 ;Xi pcr pound> q iva45 words
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423 1920-08-13 2 The cu»r*r.t nop b r of th* B ll* fit cf tbe '(uip.rai liMiibto (Juhn Mun«y) duoufßi b u dos® I 1 pv.B*i b i »y cf utiiiu.i g kLe large I aut< y f Mid 10w bung pi. ucta u423 words
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Article239 1920-08-13 2 The statutory repjri of tbe Aog'o Malay RuOb r Gj upauy st«iet> tun; t tal nom itA < f s a »lluiAi d 1* 876 007. cl wt ich 7 *i<an> ba-e bn*n a< < tt- a p>y\biu wholly i •»b ao»i ou wbi/'f XI ptp 8 are239 words
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Article376 1920-08-13 2 The report if the Kabang Rabbir Crm Ltd n»'i s ‘bat the c viiipaLy w* woonl an voioutarily ir M »r.>u, with eff c v I*o3l DOl u.bit 81, 1919, the a^stis a». livb.iitirs boii<g tak n uvti by a ntwo'-u, pa y h'loicd uedt r a tin376 words
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977 1920-08-13 2 Karangan R ubber Co Sale of the Property Formally Approved. The followiDR is .applied offici.ll.. An extraordinary k M. firjk i 1 y Ktrangan Robber C^pa fc Ltd tl R 0,lh 6 tbe regiHiertd 1 ffiits 1 f tj. W b M '0v,li.eg St/.et, Pmatg 0 y a.aj., Mr A977 words
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631 1920-08-13 3 The statutory meeting of the United patani (Malaya) Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on June 29 at 149, Leadenhall Street, E.C., Mr. E. L. Hamilton, chairman of the company, presiding. The representative of the secretaries (Messrs. Ed. Boustead and Co.)631 words
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Article186 1920-08-13 3 In response to frequent inquiries received from shareholders regarding the 60,000 acres of land from the Government °f Kelantan, to which the company is entitled under the deed of cancellation and Brant of other rights, dated July l* r >, I'JU. the directors of the Dull Development state186 words
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597 1920-08-13 3 The following is the report of the directors to be presented to the shareholders at the annual meeting of Muar Rubber, Ltd., on August, 18 Gentlemen, your directors submit here- J with a duly audited statement of the I accounts597 words
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114 1920-08-13 3 At tin* last mooting of tin* Municipal Commissioners the need f< r economy with regard to the water supply was emphasised, with special referem o to t!i consumption in rubber factories. On Friday Mr. ii. ,J. 1 arrer, the President, met about thirty representative rubber114 words
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717 1920-08-13 3 The tenth ordinary general meeting of the Kwaloe Rubber Estates, Limited, was held on July 14, at the Rubber Growers’ Association, 38, Eastcheap, London, E.C., Mr. Richard J. Arnold (the chairman of the company) presided. The Chairman, in the course of717 words
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Article159 1920-08-13 3 A destructive lire broke out early morning at the lain Chong Rubber f actory on the Ampang road, reports the Ma lay Mail. The whole building, which is a fair-sized one, was practically gutted, and there was little hope of snv.ng either the building it. If «>i159 words
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960 1920-08-13 3 The r port cf tho "uu (Milaroa) Rnbh.» i8 »i«b I r tin y >t mu" vu.co 81 19*0, Iuuh a kit pr fi. I X -M,069 «)Wi iu eg I) pt.'» 0> Dt. (1 J.B* l'll»uu Ui but UM.RC, y kilt, UUCtilt960 words
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Article681 1920-08-13 4 Allenby.—ll,7oo lbs. Anglo-Mu1ay.—153,002 lbs. Ayer Kuning.—Bo,soo lbs. Asahan. 82,087 lbs. Anglo-Joh<*rc.—3B,sl9 lbs. Anglo-Sumatra.—o4,l7s lbs. Alma.—3o,ooo lbs. Atbara.—21,376 lbs. Ayer Tawah.—36,ol3 lbs. Ayer Hitam Plant. Syndto.—4o,B4B lbs. Brunei United. —6.860 lbs. Bradwall.— 50,050 lbs. Bernam.—2o,B44 lbs. Bikam Rubber.—43,ooo lbs. i Broome (Selangor).—43,3l7 lbs, Batak Habit.—43,ooo lbs. Serai 34,500681 words
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Article273 1920-08-13 4 The vepovt of Ibe *ialanp Rabbet Betatep (it the lew ended Jaoaavy 31,1920 state? that the robber harvested amounted *r 1 795,787 lb». against an nalitaate rf 1,640 000 bp. end a previoaa year's total of 1,096 166 ib°. Thu average net sale price, inolod eg the eßtioaatrd273 words
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987 1920-08-13 4 Stock Par Exchange Par Stock Value. Company. Prices, Value. Company E *ch*ngs July 14. J J** 2/- Anglo-Malay 45/- £1 Linggi 14. £1 Bakap Plantns. 31/6 £1 Lumut £1 Batu Caves 37/6 xd 2/-987 words
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Advertisement437 1920-08-13 5 N T BE IN THE DARK at ibe soal mrvalloM ton lot Bbea* n»in to** ttta watil bM «v« kocwa. \<o OB MpuiBMlbg With WO>lhlM« eols, blood vwiflm oad kindred L* wb*a Iba small oom ol Be. l will o0 sobetaalial ffiooC Ibaa tie’s Orlawtal lahn will mipo oBqoooHoBBbjy Ibe437 words
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Advertisement83 1920-08-13 6 UPTON’S TEA Nothi og can satisfy the millions of people all over the world, if it is not the Best. Nothing can make them buy it again and again unless it is the Best. Upton's Teas have the largest sale in tbie woria, and oan therefore jastly be called Tbe83 words
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