The Straits Budget, 22 August 1924
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section32 1924-08-22 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES L ESTABLISHED OVER THREE-QUARTERS OF A CENTURY) Jo. 3471 Singapore, Friday, August 22, 1924 Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.32 words
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Article284 1924-08-22 1 IDEUS oal and Power jrohibition Jjhe F.M.S. Railways l--lo urope’s New Era L‘> r. Pas and India pium in British Malaya 14 era! ocal and Personal 1*2 puter Telegrams «»-6 ire at Gopcng cottish Co. Church Parade b tranded Americans 6 Curious Disappearance 8 rms in China 8 ews284 words
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Article4334 1924-08-22 1 Heron, who octet} as Government '■><»r ef Ships, Penang, during the ,,f Mr. J. I). B. Kellar, accomby Mrs. Heron, has returned to aport. Mrs. T. O. Naugliton and children hailed on Wednesday for Australia. Mhs Gage-Brown has left hospital and is staying with friends in Kuala4,334 words
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FRIDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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691 1924-08-22 3 (.REUTER TELEGRAM.! London, August 14. The Big Seven met at Downing qtrri't at P.oO a.m. The Germans did not arrive until 11 a.m. to continue the discussions with the French and Belgian* with whom an earlier meeting had been arranged.(.REUTER TELEGRAM.! - 691 words
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Article129 1924-08-22 3 London, August 14. Khartoum Two hundred and fifty of the railway battalion at Atbara are eonlined to barracks, guarded by Sudanese troops. The ringleaders lire under < !os<* arrest. Labourers employed on the steamer service armed with sticks and hammers attempted a demonstration north of Khartoum,129 words
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Article108 1924-08-22 3 Loudon. August 15. Washington President Coolidgo, accepting Republican nomination for the Presidency, proposed further tax reduction and promised to appoint a commission to investigate means of aiding agriculture. He summed up foreign policy in the word peace, declaring that when the Dawes plan was under way le would108 words
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Article50 1924-08-22 3 London, August 14. Amsterdam Various new forward sales of rubber are reported from the crops of 1921 and 1925, prices varying between fiS and 75 Dutch cents c.i.f. East Indian ports Amsterdam. Tapanoeli has already sold two-thirds of the 1924 crop and three-quarters of that of 1925.50 words
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Article51 1924-08-22 3 London, August 11. Los Angeles The middleweight boxer, Kid McCoy, has been detained in connection W’ith the death of Mrs. Mors, the divorced wife of a wealthy antique dealer, who was found shot in a:t apartment. McCoy says that the woman committed suicide in a fit of depressi51 words
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Article37 1924-08-22 3 London, August 14. The Government have decided permanently to restore the 2fi per cent, levied on German imports under the Reparations Recovery Act. On taking office the Government reduced the percentage to five per cent.37 words
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Article131 1924-08-22 3 London, August 14. Rangoon The Argentine aviator Zanni lias arrived. London, August 15. Rangoon Zanni left for Bangkok at 7.00 this morning. London, August 14. Washington Herr Wiedfeldt, German Ambassador to the United States, has resigned and is proceeding home on September 15. London, August 14. Washington Major-General John131 words
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SATURDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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456 1924-08-22 3 [REITER TKLECRAM.} London, August 15. With entire settlement at stake, including the benefits Germany will gain by the currying out of the Dawes plan and the floating of a i‘40,000,000 loan, the opinion is genet ally held that the Germans will[REITER TKLECRAM.} - 456 words
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Article79 1924-08-22 3 London, August 15. In accepting the Republican nomination, President Coolidge, referring to the Japanese immigration law, said he would have preferred a method of exclusion less likely to offend the sensibilities of the Japanese and to have done all they could to minimise any harm, hut laws had79 words
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Article72 1924-08-22 3 London, August 15. New York The Herald and Tribune the two leading American business pupers. are disturbed at the outbreak of anothe: revolution in Brazil which has kept, thi rubber region of Amazonas isolated fm the past month. The Brazilian Consulate denies any knowledge of another outbreak,72 words
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319 1924-08-22 3 London, August 15. Itlmrtuuiii i) \ii •iiivss prevails everywlit*r<* picwnL Till* Weymouth has left l*< ft Sudan ami the Clematis is >tan«!in by. A detachment of the Leiee: t»*rs and Egyptian infantry have a rrived. London, August l. r Alexandria .A communique states319 words
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Article92 1924-08-22 3 London, August L r J>»‘ Valera made liis first public speech mmcc bis release from gaol at Ennis today. He declared that Ireland had recovered her soul. A new policy was not needed. The policy of 1917-21 still heJd Kood. They could not have the land cut92 words
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Article51 1924-08-22 3 London, August 15. Aden The tire on the Chin Cum* ming has not yet been ext nguished. The cargo is seriously damaged. Discharge is proceeding slowly owing to the dense smoke. It is feared that the lower hold is also on fire, ns well as the tween51 words
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Article53 1924-08-22 3 London, August 15. Commenting on a report that th* Chinese Foreign Minister promised at the time of the signature of the Sino-Soviet treaty to discharge all Russian refugees from Chinese state service, a writer in the Daily Telegraph says that in modern history this faithless and cruel step53 words
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Article38 1924-08-22 3 London, August 14. Moscow An expedition organised by the Far East geological committee reports the discovery of a very rich naphtha deposit in Kamchatka, on the banks of the llogntchevka in the Gulf of Kronetz.38 words
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Article43 1924-08-22 3 London, August 15. Thorshavn, Faroe Isles: The Ituliun world flier Locatelli has arrived from St ronuiess. London, August 15. New York Mrs. August Hoc!: -eher, wife of an American philanthropist, died >n board the steamer Mincwnska on that journey home from London.43 words
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MONDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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2122 1924-08-22 4 iREl'TKR TKLEGKAM. J (Havas). London, August 16. The conference proceedings opened today in an atmosphere of mingled crisis and hopefulness. The French and (lexmans argued for hours last night over the reply from Beilin and eventually reached a compromise, which the expertsiREl'TKR TKLEGKAM. J; (Havas). - 2,122 words
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Article37 1924-08-22 4 London, August 17. Mexico ity The trial <V the five men aicused "f the murd'er of Mis. Evans respited in three bivn convicted and wo acquitted. Jhe crime i* punishable with death.37 words
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159 1924-08-22 4 London, August lij The text' is published of a lon» h duration by M. Uakovsky at the fin i session of the Anglo-Russian Conferenet' He said that the Soviet Government wor* ready to use aM their influence to re tor the159 words
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Article146 1924-08-22 4 London, August 15. The West (’annaithen by-election, nect>. sitated by the retirement of Sir KUis Griffith to give Sir Alfred Mond a sett, resuited as follows Sir Alfred Mond, Liberal, 12,700. Mr. Owen, Labour, 8,251. Sir A. Stevens-Stephens, Conservative 7,89fi. Addressing a meeting at Carmarthen before the election, Sir146 words
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Article76 1924-08-22 4 London, August 17. Reykjavik Locatelli has arrived from Horna Fjord. He hopes to proceed with the American world fliers, possibly on Monday. He says that if he experiences insurmountable difficulties in Greenland he will return to Italy by the same route. The present flight is preparatory to an76 words
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Article73 1924-08-22 4 London, August 17. Dallas With Ku-Klux-Klanism th«. main issue, Mrs. Muriel Ferguson will become a candidate for nomination for the governorship of Texas. Many are rallying to her support, because her principal opponent, Judge Kobertson, of the Dallas district court, has not repudiated allegations of sympathy with the Klan.73 words
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Article57 1924-08-22 4 London, August H*. The Colonial Office has appointed an advisory committee on social hygiene, presided over by Lord Arnold, and including Lady Astor, to enquire particularly into measures connected with public morality in Hongkong, Singapore, Canton and other Far Eastern polls where then are British settlements. The committee57 words
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Article45 1924-08-22 4 London, August l'*Madrid A communique states that th k Moorish rebels continue to press tnr Spanish positions on the Lau, communications with which have been cut. Spanish offensive has begun, and tie French have taken similar action in t u zone.45 words
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Article38 1924-08-22 4 London, August 1,1 Home: Police doffs have uncarthd I decomposed body of ftignor MattcotH mil(»s from Home. London, August It is announced that the cruiser n ‘l' t tive will relieve the Diomode in th T East.38 words
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TUESDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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886 1924-08-22 5 I KELTJ'.R TELECKAM.J Paris, August 17. Tli,. papers as a whole esteem that it j llM t ,iiy to form full judgment upon 11 jtvulls of the London Conference but tat;' that France’s rights were energetiiidlv defendedI KELTJ'.R TELECKAM.J - 886 words
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Article149 1924-08-22 5 London, August 18. Hanoi Zanni has arrived and will leave for Canton to-morrow. London, August 18. Reykjavik The start of the American .world fliers for Greenland will probably be delayed for some days ow-ing to damage sustained by the machines while attempting to take off to-day. London, August149 words
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Article81 1924-08-22 5 London, August 18. Calcutta The All-India Swaraj Conference, presided over by Mr. Das, was poorly attended. Only about half a dozen leaders outside Bengal were present. Madras and the Punjab were entirely unrepresented. The Congress concluded after passing a resolution in favour of the establishment of a federation81 words
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Article98 1924-08-22 5 London, August 10. New York An amazing speculative craze in Wall Street is making fortunes for holders of German securities, mostly small dealers and street vendors. For instance a shopkeeper who recently bought fifty million marks Imperial War Bonds for $.‘57") has just realised $87,500 War Bonds, which98 words
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Article38 1924-08-22 5 London, August 10. Belgrade Negotiations arc ending regarding the Franco-Jugo-Slav defensive alliance with a currency of five years on similar lines to the Franco-Czeeh alliance. The new treaty will be signed in Paris next month.38 words
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Article16 1924-08-22 5 London, August 10. Direct cable service has been inaugu latcd between London and Montreal.16 words
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234 1924-08-22 5 London, August IS. Alexamliia: Replying to the Biitish protest, the Egyptian Government deny any indention to cmLanr.ss the aim of the British and Egyptian Governments by alleged inaccuracies in their recent communique. They emphasise their good intentions. London, August 18.234 words
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Article144 1924-08-22 5 London, August 18. j Mr. Baldwin, accompanied hy Mr. Wicks, formerly Lard Carson’s private secretary, spent the week-end in Ulster as the guest of Sir James and Lady Craig. He discussed the present situation with the Ulster Cabinet. London, A.ugust 18. Mr. Baldwin left Belfast this morning after144 words
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Article102 1924-08-22 5 London, August 18. The M;.riche; ter Guardian staVs that Admiralty have decided to send to the China station the light cruiser Vindictive instead of one of the smaller ships of the D type. The change will make a huge difference in the strength of the British force102 words
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Article66 1924-08-22 5 London, August 10. Cairo Egyptians have been complaining of the treatment of pilgrims to Mecca at the hands of tribesmen also the dearness of water, the price of which has been raised hy the authorities. It is now stated the Emir Ulhadj has suggest' I the stoppage of66 words
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Article40 1924-08-22 5 London, August 18. Aden The fire on the Clan Gumming bus been extinguished, after flooding the hold. Cargo in number two hold between the deck and lower hold was very badly damaged. The cargo is being discharged.40 words
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Article43 1924-08-22 5 London, August 10. New York: Official confirmation i forthcoming of an outbreak in Amazon;' which the Brazilian Foreign Office slat •< concerns naval units on the Amazon. Three vessels have been despatched to quell the rising, which is described a unimportant.43 words
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WEDNESDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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579 1924-08-22 5 [REITER TELEGRAM.J London, August 19. Paris The Ministry cf War announces that the occupying troops were withdrawn from Orenburg and Appenweier yesterday without incident. London, August 10. Paris: The Cabinet unanimously approved the work of the French delegates rt[REITER TELEGRAM.J - 579 words
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Article36 1924-08-22 5 London, August 10. Khartoum Four fighting aeroplanes arrived this morning. Four others are remaining at Atbara. Nine arrests were made at 1’orl Sudan yesterday in connection with minor disturbances which the police easily controlled.36 words
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210 1924-08-22 6 WORLD’S COMM ERCE American Admiral’s Amazing Charges. Britain’s Merchant Marine. London, August 111. Williamstown Remarkable charges were made by Rear-Admiral Rodgers, of the United States Navy, in the course of an address at the Institute of Politics. He declared that Britain dominated the world's commerce and inspired the Washington Conference210 words
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Article177 1924-08-22 6 London, August 10. Hanoi Znnni's aeroplane overturned in taking off for Canton, the ground being sodden by heavy rains. Zanni and his mechanic were unscathed hut the machine was rendered useless. London, August 19. Reykjavik The American world fliers have abandoned their intention of flying via Angmasalik and177 words
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Article100 1924-08-22 6 London, August 20. Laris As indicating the importance that the French Government attach to the forthcoming discussions of the assembly of the League of Nations at Geneva, it is reliably stated that M. Hriund has consented to join the delegation. It is understood that M. Herriot does100 words
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Article32 1924-08-22 6 London, August 11). Quebec: The Special Service Squadron arrived and was enthusiastically greeted by vessels in the harbour and thousands of cheering spectators lining both banks of the liver.32 words
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Article30 1924-08-22 6 London, August ID. Calcutta The All-India Home Rule Conference ended with a resolution that the party’s object was the establishment of a federation of free Indian states.30 words
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Article30 1924-08-22 6 London, August 20. Buenos Aires 'Che Crown Prince of Italy, who has been visiting the Argentine, hM departed for Chili. He has been cordially received everywhere.30 words
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THURSDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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133 1924-08-22 6 [REUTER TELEGRAM. 1 London, August 20. Washington The State Department, ami muring the arrangements for the visit «d the Iinee of W ales, to which it is i i der.stm d that His Ko.vai Highness has In ‘'i.li it -ay- the[REUTER TELEGRAM. 1 - 133 words
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Article34 1924-08-22 6 (Havas.) Paris, August 20. The French imports for the first seven months of 1924 totalled 33,000,000 tons of a value of Fr. 22,973,000,9000. Exports were 10,000,000 tom, valued at Fr 21,236,000,000. (Havas.)(Havas.) - 34 words
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Article32 1924-08-22 6 London, August 20. Buenos Aires The Brazilian federal troops stationed on the river Parana sank a steamer carrying rebel forces niter heavy filing. Many of the rebels v. re drowned.32 words
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Article24 1924-08-22 6 London, August 20. Buenos Aires A public subscription is being raised to enable Major Zanni to replace the aeroplane damaged at Hanoi.24 words
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216 1924-08-22 6 MADE A FOOL OF MYSELF.” Australian Asks Magistrate For Three Months. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, August 14. F. I. J. Robinson, a middle-aged Australian, was charged in the police court yesterday with having a few days ago tun oiled without a ticket in a train—from .!< Iv;re Bahru216 words
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Article96 1924-08-22 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, August 18. A big fire occurred at Gopeng on Saturday, when an extensive cluster of attap sheds, occupied by Chinese coolies, mostly women who were working at Gopeng Consolidated Mine, was burned to the ground in daylight despite the efforts of townsfolk96 words
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Article47 1924-08-22 6 The police boarded the German steamer Aachen on arrival from Hamburg on Run da> hound for China ports, and seized ten races of ammunition consigned from Messrs. Benny Spiro, Hamburg, for Hankow lo order.” The cases contain 10.000 in'imh of ammunition for automatic pic'oL.47 words
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698 1924-08-22 6 The following Singapore properties were sold by auction at the sale-room of Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng and Co., in the month of July and August 0 ami IS. i« t oehold land and house 13 Emerald iitil Koad, area 1,33‘J sq. ft.,698 words
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Article93 1924-08-22 6 In the Marine Court on Friday, 21 seatv.en, members of thu crew of the steamer Colorado, were charged at the instance of (’apt. W. H. Smith, master of the vessel, with refusing to go on board their ship while she was alongside the wharf here, and also93 words
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Article47 1924-08-22 6 There was a very good turn out if theC (Scottish) Company S.V.C. for the hurch parade on Sunday. Headed In the pipers, the company marched from the Drill Hall to the Presbyterian hureh, where service wan conducted by •he Rev, C». H. Douglas.47 words
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502 1924-08-22 6 Some light was shed on the mystorv of the Winther Research Expedition’’ by Captain William Bals, business man ger of the expedition, on Tuesday. This expedition arrived at Singapore from Los Angeles with eighteen members and a considerable quantity of cinem" quipment. The502 words
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129 1924-08-22 6 The Acting Registrar of Imports and Exports has sent us the following coin* punitive statement for publication IMPORTS Increase or 1923 1024 Decrease (in thousands of dollars)* Jan.-June 282,284 308, 035 25,7al July 4(5,710 57,719+10,701) EXPORTS Increase or 1923 1924129 words
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Sporting News and Notes.
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Article724 1924-08-22 7 Kleinman Beats BiDavia Champion. An exhibition maten was played ai he S.C’.C’. on August 1 ’net ween 1) H Kleinman, champion of the S.C.C., arid Verstecg, the tennis champion of Batavia. Kleinman was the superior ©layer by a considerable margin, and won 6—3. 6—-• Kleinman is in very{Reuter Telegram.] - 724 words
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Article521 1924-08-22 7 Singapore’s Decisive Win At Malacca. Singapore won their Malaya Cup fixture at Malacca on Saturday by five goals to nil, and qualified to meet Selangor in the final at Kuala Lumpur next Saturday. Malacca put up a very good fight in the first half, but their defence could not521 words
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Article49 1924-08-22 7 [Reuter Telegram.] South Africa beats Britain. [Reuter Telegram.] London, August 17. Durban In the first Rugby test match South Africa beat Great Britain by 7 points to 3. British Team Beaten. [Reuter Telegram.) London. August 20. Johannesburg Witwatersrand beat tho British Rugby team by 10 points to 6.[Reuter Telegram.] - 49 words
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Article37 1924-08-22 7 The final tie for the Withers Cup Handicap Competition 250 up will be played at the Tanglin Club on We.Ire--day at 6.15 p.m. between Sir J. W Murison (owe 25) and C. E. Winter (owe 50).37 words
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Article838 1924-08-22 7 Benefit for Major Millard. The benefit night for Major Millhrd held at the Happy Valley on August 14 provided some interesting boxing but the attendance was a small one. A number of the best known boxers in Singapore kindly offered their services. Kddio Gra<ly sparred three rounds each with838 words
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Article219 1924-08-22 7 The Jackson-Mi liar Cup. The first race in the Juckson-MiBar cup series, that over 100 yards, took place at the Sv. .'mining Club on Sunday attracting the satisfactory entry of twelve. The handicapping was good and there was ait excellent race. Waterhouse, who wt nt at 12, was first.219 words
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Article418 1924-08-22 7 The heavy rain that spoilt the cricket fixtures on the pndang did not prevent the holding of the tenth annual athletic sn«*iis of the Victoria Bridgv School which were held on the Raffles School on Saturday, bringing the series of school sports to a close for418 words
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Article141 1924-08-22 7 Singapore Autumn Meeting. The programme for the Singapore Turf Club’s autumn meeting Has been issued. The three day system is returned to, the dates fixed being Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, October 14, Hi and 18. This is largely due to the fact that no xriflins arc being imported for141 words
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Article1180 1924-08-22 8 Win for South Africans. [Reuter Telegram.] London, August 14. The match between the South Africans and the Harlequins was continued at Eastbourne to-day in fine weather and on a good wicket. In the first innings the Harlequins made 73 and the South Africans 162. The Harlequins completed their[Reuter Telegram.] - 1,180 words
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Article175 1924-08-22 8 Interesting Event at Raffles School. Much interest was taken in the interMalay school sports, drill, and games competition held on Rallies School ground on August 14. The standard reachid by the boys, both in the athletic events and in the physical exercises, was eloquent proof of the175 words
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Article980 1924-08-22 8 Upton Cup Race. The second race for the magnificent Cup presented to the Club as a perpetual challenge by Sir Thomas Lipton, was? wailed under ideal conditions, as regards entries and weather on Sunday, but wo :tt w to record that owing to the inefficiency of the Club mandore,980 words
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Article169 1924-08-22 8 Proposed Interporl Matches. The Hongkong Cricket Club have made the following tentative arrangements for the proposed inter-port matches at Hung, konjr :—November 10 and 11 Straits \>r. sus Hongkong, November 12 and 13 Straits versus Shanghai, November 14 ami 15 Shanghai versus Hongkong. They hay* suggested that in order169 words
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Article49 1924-08-22 8 The following cards were returned in the ladies monthly medal (August) at the Garrison Golf Ciub Mrs. \V. L. Stevens 2 I p A. P. Cameron l F. A. Morrell 1 R. Page I pow.i. R. L. L. Braddell 3 F. Swindell 3 E. \V. P. Fulcher 549 words
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Article184 1924-08-22 8 During the holidays, the members of the Labuan Recreation Club visited Brunei for the annual inter-club tournaments in tennis and billiards. On the 2nd inst. the Challenge Cup for Billiards, presented by Dr. T. C. A. ('Ipverton. Medical Officer, Labuan, was competed for. Mr. H. B. McIntyre representing184 words
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Article222 1924-08-22 8 The Siam Observer, of Augu t lo prints the following :—Two Dutchmen arrived in Bangkok from Java about 6 week ago by train. They went to the Royal Hotel to secure board and lodging Om of them. Mr. K. L. Moons, happ l nll,lJ to hear that222 words
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691 1924-08-22 9 (Aneta’s Service.) Weltevrcdon, August 16. The Harbour Master at Bandjerniasin bas telegraphed that nineteen survivors of the steamer Sarie Borneo have been found near Sam pit Bay, in Borneo. luiter The steamer Borsumy, with 1!) survivors of tho Sarie(Aneta’s Service.) - 691 words
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Article164 1924-08-22 9 .The Straits 1 imes is not responsible for 'lie opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents should hear in mind that letters iiust be short and to the point. Lone (•moling epistles are liable to b* rejected or uthlessly cat down. Correspondents must •nclose their names, not necessarily lor publication hut164 words
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Article181 1924-08-22 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —It seems that only places where the Tuan Tuans and Drang Ada Ada reside or frequently make use of receive attention in Malacca. The local Municipality would do well to go and inspect the piece of vacant land181 words
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Article250 1924-08-22 9 To the Editor of the Siiaita Times. Sir,—.Might we be allowed to call the uUention of the authorities to the foilowuig tacts :—Certain portions of the tramlino have been replaced by new rails and me level raised, with the result tnat up io the time of writing250 words
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Article113 1924-08-22 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —i quite agree with the correspondent who wrote oil the above subject on the 14th inst. Since the establishment of the Chinese Republic it has been considered desirable to adopt January 1 as the Chinese New Year day, but113 words
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Article148 1924-08-22 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —The statements made by Antidote ii Malay Mail, I observed, are untrue to i extent of what I have seen regarding e cures elected by the hermit; three •••.ids a rheumatic, a complicated chest>i.,plaint und one with the dislocation148 words
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Article321 1924-08-22 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Yesterday, at about the sixth mile on the East Coast Road, 1 found a dog lying by flic roadside in an appalling condlt ion. Its hindquarters were paralysed—apparently ii had been run over—and it could do nothing but321 words
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Article315 1924-08-22 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—Referring to the short paragraph appearing in your issue of 19lh instant regarding an English translation of the above Persian poem, I wish to inform your readers that this charming Persian poem has already been translated into English in the315 words
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237 1924-08-22 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hongkong, August 16. The Shamccn strike hits been resumed. The 'unton merchant volunteers are organising a general strike in protest against Sun Vat Sen seizing the cargo f arms on the steamer llav. There are237 words
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Article82 1924-08-22 9 (Aneta’s Service.) Weltevrcdon, August 11. Rubber circles in Deli are pressing for the organisation of a Rubber Congress in 11)20, probablynn Hast Java. Sir Laurence (luilleinard goes from Djokja to Garoet where he is staying for five days at the Ngamplang Hotel, three miles from the town,(Aneta’s Service.) - 82 words
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308 1924-08-22 9 A l i»;it quarter to live on Friday Moniing, r»port." th<* .Malay Mai), Mr. G. A- de de Moubray hoard a noise m ar the Iron verandah of his bungalow or, Federal Hill, and came out with an •leriric toioh to308 words
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1482 1924-08-22 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, August 15. The fourth annual general meeting of Malayan Matches, Ltd., was held to-day at the offices of the managing agents and necretaries, Messrs. J. A. Russell and Co., Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Buildings. Mr. James Davidson1,482 words
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102 1924-08-22 10 A serious accident occurred to a hired Ford car, driven by Aladin bin Mumadin, as it was proceeding along Grove Road (.n Sunday afternoon. In the c.a* was Mr. N. A. Boyd, whose wife, it will be remembered, was killed by102 words
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923 1924-08-22 10 A meeting of creditors of the Singapore branch of the Banque Industrielle de Chine was held at the Exchange on Saturday to consider the new and modified scheme of settlement put forward by the Bank. Mr. C. V. Bailey was in the chair and923 words
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310 1924-08-22 10 A correspondent writes as follows On August 4 an interesting ceremony took place at Macasser at the house y f the Chinese Captain, Mr. Ting Liong Huj who had presented H.M. the Queen o' Holland with a Chinese made drawing, room suite310 words
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244 1924-08-22 10 BANKRUPTCY COURT. Chinese Merchant’ s Financial Rise And Fall. In the Bankruptcy Court on Friday, be tore Mr. Justice Acton, Eng See Sua came up for his public examination. In reply to the Official Assignee (Mr. (i. C Valpy), the bankrupt stated that he carat to Singapore 33 years ago,244 words
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Article75 1924-08-22 10 During the next weekend, Fraser ;l Neave, Ltd., move their headquarU' the newly-constructed premises in falgar Street, where the whole tions of the company will be lu under one roof. The new premise 1 be in occupation from Monday nc should be noted that the present75 words
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387 1924-08-22 11 The following appeared in the Straits Times of August 20 in connection with the recent incident at the Medical College, Singapore, the finding of the College Council has now been made public. It will he remembered that about 100387 words
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Article39 1924-08-22 11 (An eta’s Service.) Wcltevredcn, August 20. Ih" Handelsblnd states that certain German circles connected with the Right parties and interested in colonial companies are following a definite policy of German penetration of the Dutch East Indies.(An eta’s Service.) - 39 words
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Article36 1924-08-22 11 EX-CHANCELLOR S DOWNFALL (Aneta’s Service.) Wcltevredcn, August 19. Hanibals, cx-Chaneellor of the Dutch 1 "iisulate-General, Singapore, who was ibarged with embezzlement, has been M>, it to Buitenzorg Lunatic Asylum for an investigation into his mental faculties.(Aneta’s Service.) - 36 words
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Article26 1924-08-22 11 CANTON NORMA L. (From Our Own Correspondent). Hongkong, August 19. Ill;' threatened general strike lias not e\< ntuated in Canton, and the city is ""rmal again.26 words
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Article167 1924-08-22 11 Dn Saturday, before Captain June.:, o'- Seung Ling •was charged with aDng in re peel of a tender for the '"''Don of a jetty at the Naval Base prosecution alleged that the accused A ,0 ls a partner of Chop Thye Seng, ro- lu ''l167 words
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834 1924-08-22 11 (Fiotn Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, A ,ust 18. were 24 competitors at the M.V.C., B.K.A. August meeting at Sebukor Range on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. The meeting was for Association members only, and the entries, therefore, were quite good. The shooting834 words
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173 1924-08-22 11 SIAMESE ROYALTY. King s Possible Visit To Singapore. II. R. H. Prince Asdang of Nagor Rajasima left for Penang on the Siamese Loyal Yacht Malvi Cinkkri on Tuesday and was due to r.nive at Penang o.i j Wednesday. His Royal Highness will re- turn to Bangkok by train. H. E.173 words
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Article171 1924-08-22 11 J ULY TIN RETURNS. The Renong Tin Dredging Co.’s particulars of the output of tin ore for the second half month, ending July 31, are as follows :—Dredge No. 1 Closed down from July 16, Dredge No. 3 395 piculs. Approximate total output for the month of July 1924 826171 words
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Article180 1924-08-22 11 Captain Griffin’ s Promotion. His many friends in the Ear East will learn with interest and pleasure that 'lie name of Captain R II. G tiffin O.B.E R.D., skipper of the P. and Dongoia, and who recently brought the Naldera to Singapore, is included in the last list of Royal180 words
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Article112 1924-08-22 11 The renewed demand for through telephonic speech between Singapore and Penang (a distance of nearly 500 miles) and the many intervening points in tin; E.M.S. has had serious cosideration, says Mr. T. A. Melville, acting Director of Posts and Telegraphs, F.M.S., in h's report for 1923. The buried112 words
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69 1924-08-22 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, August 10. i A serious accident occurred on Thurs- day at Guuong mine, near Ipoh, owned i by a hincse and worked by a mixed force. A cutting suddenly coilapsed and buried alive four coolies, all Tamils. The b'diee69 words
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Article615 1924-08-22 11 i The following action was taken at a meeting of Committee No. 3 held on August 13 List of offices for the following votes for 1925, E. M. E’» Department, are approved with certain provisos :—Vote U’ *5,235 12, $111,253; 15, $2,040; 20 $28,283; 21, $2,040; total $250,751.615 words
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Article931 1924-08-22 12 Straits Times, August 13. In a recent issue our London correspondent gave a full account of the findings of the Liberal enquiry into the subject of coal and power, which have aroused very considerable interest and discussion at home. Mr. Garvin described it as the best thingStraits Times, August 13. - 931 words
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Article938 1924-08-22 12 Straits Times, August 16. Sonic five years ago the United States achieved what many held to be impossible. The manufacture and impoit of alcoholic liquor was forbidden by law, and from that time the whole of that vast country became—officially at least —dry. Whatever may be one’s views onStraits Times, August 16. - 938 words
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Article1171 1924-08-22 12 (futures of the country.—Straits Times. August 18. During his tenure of office as the administrative head of the Federated Malay States Railways, much criticism was directed towards Mr. P. A. Anthony, C.M.G., which might well have been levelled against those to whom ho responsible. Eventually it was,(futures of the country.—Straits Times. August 18. - 1,171 words
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Article1129 1924-08-22 13 EUROPE’ S NEW ERA. Straits Times, August 19. All the problems of war were not yet solved, but they already peri eived the dawn. France was happy in seeing written on the front of the London document the idea of arbitiation, which all hoped would be made general in orderStraits Times, August 19. - 1,129 words
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Article890 1924-08-22 13 '.ii this point of view -Straits Times, \n;;ust HO. One hears rather less of the Swarajists and non-cooperators these days and what news there is does not indicate that Mr. C. R. Das and his disciples are bringing everyone to their way of thinking. On Monday'.ii this point of view ? -Straits Times, \n;;ust HO. - 890 words
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Article1145 1924-08-22 14 —Straits Times, August 21. A few days ago, we received from Mr. A. F. Richards, the secretary to the British Malaya Opium Committee, copies of the report of that body for the publication of which authority had been given. In order, we presume, that it might.—Straits Times, August 21. - 1,145 words
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Article63 1924-08-22 14 Three Filipinos were convicted in the Marine Court on August 14 of stowing away on board the President Garfiold from Manila, and each was sentenced to eight weeks’ rigorous imprisonment. An order was also made that they should be repatriated by the shipping company. It is63 words
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Article48 1924-08-22 14 St. Andrew ’s Society. At a committee meeting of the St Andrew’s Society on Monday it was decided to hold a dinner and ball this year in commemoration of St. Andrew’s Day instead of Hu* usual ball and supper Tl.e function will be held on Frida November 28.48 words
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843 1924-08-22 14 The following report is supplied officially The fourth annual general meeting of Mambau Tin, Limited, was held at the registered office Old Market-square., Kuala Lumpur, on August 14, with Mr. A. A. Henggcler presiding. Others present were Messrs. W. H. Martin,843 words
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656 1924-08-22 14 T .<• Regis?'. ar of Companies, at the uu'a Lumper police court charged t|, e Fcok On Assurance and Godown Cm., i.t,| with failing to (1) tile, with the Registrar of Companies, within the proseribH ,)c;'oc!, tiie aicomts for the656 words
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Article59 1924-08-22 14 (Aneta’s Service.) Weltevreden, August ltiThe report that the ex-Burgomastcr of Rotterdam, Zemmermann, will succeed Governor-General Fock as head of *h c Dutch Government in Java is official •> denied. Mr. Thomas Redrup, of 15a, Mackenzie Road, Singapore, is authorised to file !l specification of an invention for an(Aneta’s Service.) - 59 words
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3313 1924-08-22 15 lu November 1923, H.E. the Governor appointed a committee to investigate the position in regard to the use of preparoJ opium in British Malaya. The terms of reference to the committee, as revised were To inquire into and3,313 words
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181 1924-08-22 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, August 18. A very serious fire, resulting in tin complete burning down of the Chinese shop Chop Kwong Onn 'Leong and damage amounting to $300,000, occurred about 2.30 a.m. to-day. It is unknown yet how the181 words
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Article381 1924-08-22 16 A representative of this paper was on Sunday introduced to the Chinese nermit and holy man,” Tan Tik Sioe, in a newly-built attap house at Mr. Tay Cheng Kee’s plantation near the 5$. mile, Changi Road. The hermit hails from the mountains of Java and is on381 words
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2485 1924-08-22 16 On August 14 Mr. Sennett c< m--1 metued me preliminary enquiry, which is 1 t expire led lo last lor live days, into the charges of aoctmenl of the murder oi ‘I i\lr. v>an Kim Toon in Trafalgar2,485 words
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Article132 1924-08-22 16 The Municipal Health statement ,r the week ending August St gives tn« total number of deaths as 196 represen ing a death rate of 2G.19 per mille P e annum compared with 28.92 in the P r ceding week and with 24.64 in tn* corresponding week of132 words
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390 1924-08-22 17 We have received a copy of the second edition of The Clans, Septs and Regiments ,,f the Scottish Regiments, by Fiank Adam, F.R.G.S., F S A. (Scot.>, published J,. Messrs. W. and A. K. Johnston, Edinburgh at 25s. Mr. Adam, who needs no390 words
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Article19 1924-08-22 17 (Aneta Service.) Weltevrcden, August 18. The Bataafsche Petroleum Co. have bored a new oilspouter on Ceram Tandjong.(Aneta Service.) - 19 words
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Article125 1924-08-22 17 The following results have l>cen obtained by pupils of the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus, Singapore, in the J rinity College of Music theory examination Intermediate.—E. Gottc (Hons.), H. < lotto, M. Wallace. Advanced Junior.—F. Le Mercier (Hons.), N. Sinn (Hons.), A. M. Donough, H.125 words
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Article154 1924-08-22 17 A case was commenced on Monday, and continued before Mr. Pryde on Tuesday Mr. C() l prosecuting in which two Malays, Abubakar and Sulong, are charged with robbery of $2l from Bedin bin Abdul, •he complainant said he resided at oelat Panjang, Dutch territory, and154 words
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566 1924-08-22 17 BACK FROM MECCA. Singaporean s Impressions of The Holy City. Last week over 900 pilgrims returned to Singapore by Namazie and Co’s steamer the Tangistan alter u pilgrimage to Mecca which every true Mohamedan is expected to undertake at least once during his lifetime. Amongst those who performed the pilgrimage566 words
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Article208 1924-08-22 17 Before a large audience und Mr. Hoisington B.A., in the chair, Mr. Granville Roberts delivered a lecture on 1 Modern Poetry and Prosody yester- day evening at the Y. M. C. A. Hall, Mr. Roberts reviewed the history of prosody and the development of English poetry208 words
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417 1924-08-22 17 DIVORCE CASE. Malacca Planter s Charges Against Wife. in the Divorce Court, London, before Mr. Justice Horridgc, on July 23, a case was heard in which Mr. Cecil Jamas-Scott, architect, South Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, asked for a divorce decree on the ground of the alleged misconduct of his wife. Mrs. Lilian417 words
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Article352 1924-08-22 17 Yesterday before Mr. Pryde, S. R. Vanderbeek, at present unemployed, and living in a lorong off Geylang Road, was charged with the theft of a raincoat, the property of the Rev. Bro. Marcian, Director of St. Joseph's Institution in Bra? Basah Road. Brother Marcian gave evidence352 words
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110 1924-08-22 17 (A net a’a Serviced Weltevreden, August 16. Indischc Courant learns from a good source, that the Dutch Government have granted a large concession for the exploitation of a largre part of New Guinea. The capital of the new company will be one-third Dutch, a(A net a’a Serviced - 110 words
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179 1924-08-22 17 That plurality of husbands and wives is a popular practice among western nations is the discovery made by Shaikh Ahmad l)in, who writes on the subject in The Muslim, the organ of the Anjuman-i-lslam, Singapore. He bases his pronouncement on the fact that179 words
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Article37 1924-08-22 17 (Aneta’s Service.) Weltevreden, August 21. It itf reported that the new 6 per cent. Dutch Hast Indian loan of Gr. 75,000,000 will be issued at 100 in the Dutch Indies* and 97U in Holland.(Aneta’s Service.) - 37 words
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Article194 1924-08-22 17 There was a slight departure from th» arrangements published in connection with the visit to Kuala Lumpur and Port Swettenham of two seaplanes from the aircraft carrier Pegasus on Tuesday, says the Malay Mail. The flight over the l-.M.S. capital, originally timed for 2 p.ni., was194 words
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Article112 1924-08-22 17 The return of imports and exports of Malaya for the year of 1923 will be issued shortly from the press. It shows under each article the countries from which received and to which shipped and gives t,he figures for the Colony, the Federated Malay States and the Unfederated112 words
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Article1469 1924-08-22 18 Weekly Report» of Singapore Firms. Messrs. Macphail and Co., Ltd.'s weekly report, dated August 20, states Although the European political situation appears to be practically settlul and a general improvement of business is evidently expected, there has been, no rapid increase in ihe price of our commodities1,469 words
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Article178 1924-08-22 18 Following tin alleged murder at the Beach Road market its vicinity was the scene of another tragedy on August 14. Some police passing by observed a large, gesticulating crowd at the end of the market with poles, with which they were searching for something in the178 words
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57 1924-08-22 18 (An eta’s Service.) YVeltevreden, August 18. An arbitration commission will shortly be established to decide tne legal possession of the Island of Miangas, otherwise called Palmas, in the North Celebes, near the Philippines. The United States maintain their claims on which the Netherlands(An eta’s Service.) - 57 words
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369 1924-08-22 18 The annual returns of accidents. on British railways during 1923, have just been published, and contain some interesting figures. During the year there was only one train accident in which any passengers lost their lives, the number being three, as compared with five in369 words
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Article56 1924-08-22 18 KhM PE. On August 15, 1924, at Trengganu the wife of J. E. Kcrnpe, Malayan Civil Service, a daughter. SEOW.-On August 18, 1924, at 16, Owen Road, to Mr. and Mrs. Scow Poh Quoe a son. TOH.--On August 19, 1924, at No. 64, Race Course Road, to Mr. and56 words
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Article58 1924-08-22 18 DON ALD—SQUIRES.—On August 14, 1924 at St. George’s Church, Penang, the Rev Keppel Gamier, Colonial Chaplain officiating, Arthur John Donald to Ethel Mnv Squires. K I\ AA Ir,i TH i°‘V ASJ5 on August 16, 1924, at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd, Singnpore. Gerald Henry Kraal to Sybil Constnncc58 words
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Article191 1924-08-22 18 Singapore, August 21 exchange. On London, Bank 4 m/g 0 Demand 2 /4 Private 3 m. credits r,/*. J/fc On New York, Demand Private 90 d/s ,-^4 On France, Bank ,)4^ On India, Bank T. T. i,; u On Hongkong, Bank d/d om On Shanghai, Bank d/d191 words
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Article452 1924-08-22 18 Singapore, August 21. MINING. Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Seller? 1 1 Batang Parian# 0.60 0.65 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.45 1.50 £1 £1 Idris Hydraulic 23/6 24/6 1 1 Johan Tin 0.42 0.45 £1 £1 Kam. Kamunting 47/- 48/£1 £1 Kamunting Tin 40/- 41/10 10 Kinta Assn.452 words
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Advertisement86 1924-08-22 18 NOTICE All communications for both the Straits Times and the Straits Budget should be addressed to the Head Office, Cecil and Stanley Streets, Singapore, Straits Settlements. The post free price of the Straits Times to the United Kingdom and foreign countries is $f>l a yenr. The post free price of86 words
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Obituary38 1924-08-22 18 deaths IIOLMBKRG Al 901 Upper Seranijoon Road. 19'M nr- < 1 mm Holmberff, on August 15. NKO. On August 15, 1924. the Maternity Hospital, Singapore Mariam Song Im Neo, beloved wife of Mr] inn Hah hoe, aged 28 years.38 words
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Article106 1924-08-22 1 ■eneral. 9 Rubber Items 1 9 Native Rubber l Local Rubber Auctions 1 I Rubber Restriction 3 I Ford-Firestone Plantation 3 I Future of Rubber I July Rubber Returns 4 I Crude Rubber 4 Rubber Roads 5 H London the Rubber Hub 5 ■elegrum— I Dutch Indies Rubber 1106 words
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Article36 1924-08-22 1 (Aneta’s Service.) Woltevreden, August 18. It reported that the rubber exported luring the first six months of 1924 amounted to 80,000 tons, which is equal to the export for the whole of 1921.(Aneta’s Service.) - 36 words
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Article211 1924-08-22 1 Cicely Rubber Estates, Co., Ltd., has declared a final dividend of five per cent. Mr. J. C. Joubert de la Ferte, formerly acting manager of Alma Estate, P. W., "‘as married at home on July 2 to Miss Raleigh, of Melbourne, Austialia. A movement is afoot to treble211 words
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298 1924-08-22 1 Mr. Fred T. P. Waterhouse has just undertaken a long trip through the l’alembang and Djambi districts of Sumatra, in the course of which he penetrated many miles into the interior and had unique opportunities to see for himself the magnitude of298 words
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657 1924-08-22 1 Messrs. Guthrie and Co., report Singapore, August 14. Following the strong market of last week, a reaction manifested itself towards the end of the week, brought about by speculators taking profits, and accentuated by the cessation of demand in London and New657 words
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Article64 1924-08-22 1 [The Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents should bear in mind that letters r.ust be short and to tho point. Long ambling epistles are liable to be rejected or uthlestdy cut down. Correspondents must nclose their names, not necessarily for tidication but aa64 words
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Article444 1924-08-22 1 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Can you toll me why small rubber growers, big estate owners planters generally and disinterested opinion such as the Press, all strongly favour restriction, whilst certain individuals who live by making a bit out of rubber after it leaves the growers444 words
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1669 1924-08-22 2 The fourteenth ordinary general meeting of Rim (Malacca) Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held at the Council Room of the Rubber Growers’ Association, Idol Line, E.C., Sir Ernest W. Birch, K.C.M.G., (the Chairman of the company), presiding. The Chairman said The repott1,669 words
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Article164 1924-08-22 2 The adjourned fourteenth annual general meeting of shareholders in the Kedah Rubber Co. was held on Saturday at Messrs. Katz Bros., Penang. Mr. Palgrave Simpson (director) presided and the others present were Messrs. Balfour E. Ross and A. K.a B. Terrell and Mr. D. 1L Hobbs (representing164 words
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1728 1924-08-22 2 The ordinary general meeting of the Bertam Consolidated Rubber Company, Ltd., was held on July 15 at River Plate House, Finsbury Circus, E.C., Sir West Ridgeway (the Chairman) presiding. The Chairman, in the course of speech, said :—The crop of rubber under the1,728 words
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1079 1924-08-22 3 The Hon. Mr. W. Lowther Kemp writes the Malay Mail as follows gj r You do me the honour of giving nv mime a prominent position at the lead of one of your columns in your ssue of August 7. M*iv1,079 words
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1709 1924-08-22 3 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —As Mr. Lowther Kemp complains of people refusing to answo: i riticisms, and a.v he is an individual of some importance, being the elected reptv en‘.a tive on the S. S. Legislative Council of the1,709 words
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393 1924-08-22 3 The thirteenth annual general meeting of the Selangor United Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on July 10, at the registered ottice, 5, Whittington Avenue, E.C., Mr. Thomas A. Motion (chairman) presiding. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of tlie report and393 words
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Article176 1924-08-22 3 Considerable secrecy has been maintained regarding the planting of several hundred rubber trees in a rather obscure spot in Henry Ford’s new estate in Hendry County, at La Belle, says the Florida Grower. A loner narrow strip of land was prepared, the trees shipped in via the A.176 words
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1021 1924-08-22 4 Mr. Winston Churchill was the principal guest at the first annual dinner of the Incorporated Society of Planters of Malaya at the Hotel Cecil on July 18. Mr. G. L. O’Hara Hickson, Chairman of the Society for 1923, presided. Mr. Churchill,1,021 words
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Article310 1924-08-22 4 A lor Gajah.—-12,515 lbs. Australasia.—9,300 lbs. Ayer Danas.—39.500 lbs. Allenby.—18,538 lbs. Anglo-Mala.v.-- 93,907 lbs. Balgownic.—16,230 lbs. Bukit Kubu.—15,500 lbs. Bikam. —26 000 lbs. Broome (Selangor).—26.080 lbst Batu Tign (Selangor).—59,500 lbs. Ifiitti Village.—1,305 lbs. Bintan.—20,131 lbs. Bruseh Tin and Rubber.—16,000 lbs. Bukit Kajang.—51,391 lbs. Bedford.—5,910 lbs. Remain Perak.—20.905310 words
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1176 1924-08-22 4 The ordinary general meeting of the 1 flidor Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on 1 fuly 2 at 3 4, Idol-lane, Eastcheap, L.C., f M 1, Edward George Dane (the Chairman) presiding. a The Chairman said: Gentlemen,--J t presume that, as usual, you1,176 words
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213 1924-08-22 4 We are indebted to the Rubber Association of America, Inc., for the following t!?"ails of the importations of crude rubber into the United States during- June, 1924. The figures have been compiled and distributed by the Rubber Association of America. The estimated net213 words
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888 1924-08-22 5 An extiaoi dinary general meeting of he Chersonese (F.M.S.) Estates, Ltd., ras held on July 10 in the Council Room if the Rubber Growers’ Association, 2-4, dol-lane, East-cheap, E.C., for the puriose of considering, and, if thought lit, passing a resolution increasing888 words
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775 1924-08-22 5 The fourth ordinary general meeting of the Lower Segaina Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on July 10 in the Council Room of the Rubber Growers’ Association, 2 3 and 4, Idol Lane, Eastcheap, E.C., Mr. E de Stein (chairman of the775 words
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1337 1924-08-22 5 The following report is sent in by the secretaries The fourteenth annual ordinary genera! meeting of the shareholders in United Malacca Rubber Estates war. held at the company’s office on August 8. The usual preliminaries having been gone through, The i hair1,337 words
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Article103 1924-08-22 5 A correspondent writes to The I imes :—The suggestion of rubber read.* 5 il metropolis has been spasmodically the subject of controversy, yet we have never been told why the suggestion has not been adopted. The arguments for its adoption are multiplex. My purpose, however, is to suggest103 words
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Article211 1924-08-22 5 At the British North Borneo Rubber 1 rust meeting, Sir Ivor Philipps, said I cannot help thinking that individual rubber companies might even now. by their own effmts, greatly assist themselves and the industry by shipping ad their rubber to London thus lessening the opportunity of211 words
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1221 1924-08-22 6 The twelfth annual general meeting of Merchiston Rubber Estate, Ltd., wav held on July 21, at the registered office of the company, Pinners Hall, 8 and 9 Austin Friars, E.C., Mr. E. L. Hamilton (the chairman) presiding. The Chairman said Before dealing with the1,221 words
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369 1924-08-22 6 Froflt of Sempah Rubber Estates for year ended March 31, 1924, was £2,531. plus £2,198 brought in, making £4,729. Directors recommend dividend of 5 per cent., less tax, carrying forward £834. Rubber harvested was 235,555 lbs. Portion realised Is. l.OOd. per pound gross369 words
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372 1924-08-22 6 Stock Qi Far Exchange Par Exch^L V'alue. Company. Prices. Value. Company. Price?* i'l Anglo-Malay 20/ £1 Linjfgi 27/6 tl Ayer KiminR 28/9 ondon-A.mtic 3/3 £1 Bakap Plantna 10/ f l k 1/d £1 Banteng (STngr) 25/ JJ 30/ £1 BaUt Caves 11/3 U JJatace.372 words
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773 1924-08-22 6 Capita] Issue Paid Up Value Dividends Closing Prices. r Fraser Lvall 312,500 1 j p.c. for year *>9-2-24 A „°v Co Evatt. 100,000 1 nil year 30-9-23 ..Alor Gala a !tn non 1,05 95 105 727,964 2 5 p.c. year ended 30 fi a773 words
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