The Straits Budget, 17 October 1924
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Title Section31 1924-10-17 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED OVER THREE-QUARTERS OF A CENTURY] No. 3479 Singapore, Friday, October 17, 1924 Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.31 words
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Article334 1924-10-17 1 AMOKS—lifim —A Paradox 12 dissolution ..12 tumours of Scarcity’ l*.*lo tampant Labour 'inancing Germany ld*14 lusine:** Blundering 14 icral. AK-al and Personal 1 cuter Telegrams 3-7 ongkong’s Chief Justice 7 treet Advertising 7 lews from Java < ndian Immigrants 8 bedding of Miss tiubbins 8 ,M.S. Pegasus Departs K334 words
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Article4449 1924-10-17 1 Selangor Coconuts harvested 1,8G,326( nuts. Mr. C. F. J. Green is appointed Director of Fisheries, Straits Settlements. Mr. Tan Sang Poh has been appointed Secretary of the Miri Recreation Club. Mr. J. R. Neave has been seconded for service under the Government of Johore. Mr. L. B.4,449 words
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FRIDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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315 1924-10-17 3 I REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, October 9. Su\v that a disturbance of the country’s ffairs by a general election, however pgrettable, is regarded as inevitable the arty organs are already sounding chaln,res in anticipation of the fray. His Majesty, who leftI REUTER TELEGRAM.] - 315 words
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Article44 1924-10-17 3 London, October 9. Replying to a question, Mr. MacDonald said he believed the proposal, not yet passed, to increase the British Government guarantee to the Empire Exhibition from £100,000 to £000,000 could be carried out administratively, but the matter was being investigated.44 words
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Article36 1924-10-17 3 Paris, October 0. Le Journal announces that a French economic mission, comprising delegates liom all sections of trade and industry, under the leadership of the Minister of tommerce, will shortly depart for Japan. (Havas.)36 words
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Article31 1924-10-17 3 London, October 9. Allahabad The Hindu-Muslim disturbas? s c °ntinue. Three were killed and muncd to-day, making a total of nine cd and 70 injured since the Gth inst.31 words
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Article34 1924-10-17 3 London, October 9. sab!' honias in the House of Commons uU.. ye te rda y evening’s happenings n not interfere with the Governing l m cee( Hng with the proposed imperial Conference.34 words
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Article43 1924-10-17 3 London, October 9. Gcrniolf a rc P or ted from Berlin that a roach Ji aP i ancse a BTeement has been Jana* 1 nder vdl *ch German residents in of th».ir recover two-thirds of the value their former property.43 words
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Article41 1924-10-17 3 London, October 9. an<] ,m a: !‘‘fteen people were killed dani' i° u lnj urod an d buildings were at Kn/ ex P^ os ion of a magazine tij|,, 1( when gunpowder was disH M for the Dusswtlh festival.41 words
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256 1924-10-17 3 London, October 9. The King’s Speech on the prorogation of Parliament says that His Majesty believes the Dawes settlement wili largely conti ibute to the restoration of international commerce. He hopes that the disarmament senility protocol adopted by the Assembly of256 words
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Article131 1924-10-17 3 London, October 9. In th«* House of Lords on the Irish Bill Lord Carson moved, but subsequently withdrew, an amendment that the Ulster Parliament should be consulted equally with the Free State before the act was enforced. The bill was then read a third time and thus131 words
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Article46 1924-10-17 3 London, October 9. Paris A communique announces that a commission studying the question of the resumption of Franco-Russian relations reached unanimous agreement. The newspapers deduce that the commission favours de jure recognition of the Soviet as a preliminary to economic financial negotiations.46 words
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Article36 1924-10-17 3 London, October 9. St. John’s, Newfoundland The grand jury rejected the indictment against the ex-Priine Minister, Sir Richard Squires holding that the evidence of his female ex-secretary was insufficient to warrant a true bill.36 words
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Article26 1924-10-17 3 London, October 9. Jeddah Ex-King Hussein ha*s arrived from Mecca. It is stated that he is departing from Hedjaz to-morrow for an unknown destination.26 words
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Article22 1924-10-17 3 London, October 9. The Hague The second chamber of the States General accepted the provisional Anglo-Dutch agreement regarding air navigation.22 words
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Article14 1924-10-17 3 London, October 9. Kagoshima: Major Zanni, the Argen Liniun aviator, has arrived.14 words
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SATURDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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340 1924-10-17 3 [keitkii tklkcsram.] London. October 10. Whilst the rank and li 1 l* of Members of Parliament have scattered to their con stituencies, the leaders of the parties are holding war councils in London to-day for what tlie Government's opponents have dubbed[keitkii tklkcsram.] - 340 words
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Article272 1924-10-17 3 London, October 9. In a letter to the Morning Post, replying to the Hon. Bertrand Russell’s article in the New Leader of September 17, Sir Charles Addis says it is a mistake to suppose that rivalries between the Tuchuns are in any way an advantage to foreign powers, whose272 words
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Article17 1924-10-17 3 London, October 10. The loan agreements between Germany Mid the banks concerned have been iglied.17 words
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256 1924-10-17 3 London, October 10. Mr. Chao Ilsin Chu, speaking at the Chin <e .-tudenu cl nner to celebrate the 13th anniversary of the Republic, said he was aware that some people attributed China's f:ai 1 uie to regain a seat on the Council of256 words
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Article92 1924-10-17 3 London, October 10. N; \v poll news The army dirigiblu PC4 exploded at Langley Field. Several officers and men were injured. A bomb exploded prematurely, tearing the dirigible's silken envelope and resulting in an immediate crash. The crew had no time to operate their parachutes. The PC4 was92 words
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Article108 1924-10-17 3 London, October 10. Paris: The mission to Japan will leave in January and he absent two months. It will he headed by the engineer, Mr. Ader, of the Ministry of Commerce, which is organising the scheme jointly with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with a view108 words
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Article101 1924-10-17 3 London, Oet her 10. An article in the Financial News takes an optimistic view of commercial and industrial progress in China but concludes that China is out of her depth through thirteen years experimenting with a form of government entirely foreign to the nature and history101 words
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Article145 1924-10-17 3 London, October 10. The new cableship, the Cable, has >: cn completed for the Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Co., Ltd., •lid will replace the Recorder at Kingu'lore. The Recorder has completed forty cars >'i vice. Cable to the length of l. r »0 •ib's can be145 words
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144 1924-10-17 4 London, October 10. Moscow M. Karakhan, Soviet Ambassador to Peking, in an interview, declared that the Russo-Japanese negotiations had entered on the final stage. The principal questions in connection with the Tsarist debt were practically settled. The two countries had agreed to144 words
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Article91 1924-10-17 4 London, October 10. It is authoritatively stated that the Government have decided in favour of re-opening the Empire Exhibition in 1925. The extent of Dominions participation is not yet known, but the Cabinet committee came to the conclusion that even if some exhibitors withdraw a still larger number91 words
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Article65 1924-10-17 4 London, October 11. Mens Several hundred strikers in the Borinage coalfield went in procession to the Levant mine, destroying windows ami doors of cottages occupied by non-striking miners. They rained stones and revolver shots on the gendarmerie, who, replying with a volley, killed one of the65 words
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Article65 1924-10-17 4 London, October 10. The British reply to the recent German memorandum with regard to Germany’s admission to the League of Nations has been handed to the German Charge d’Affaires. It is understood that it welcomes Germany as a member of the League, but emphasises with regard to65 words
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Article56 1924-10-17 4 Paris, October 10. An official note formally denies the rumours asserting that the Government would contemplate an increase in note circulation. The Government intend to maintain the note circulation within present limits and are resolved, whatever problems may come before them, not to permit anything which might56 words
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Article52 1924-10-17 4 London, October 10. Anxiety is increasing with regard to the critical situation developing on the Iraq frontier, where the invading Turkish force has not only maintained its ground but has been reinforced and is continually pushing forward pickets. Angora has so far practically ignored British notes and52 words
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Article45 1924-10-17 4 London, October 10. Teheran Representatives of the Sin clnir Company, namely the Pan-American Petroleum Company, have telegraphed to the Persian Government accepting the petroleum concession in North Persia though the loan which was originally a condition of the concession will not be made.45 words
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Article33 1924-10-17 4 London, October ]<> Melbourne: The Belfast Maru has sailed with a full cargo of 8,000 tons. [lns is the first vessel of the new .Japanese combine to enter the Australian Luropcan trade,33 words
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MONDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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1753 1924-10-17 4 [HEl TKR TELEtiKAM.] London, October 11. The Labour election manifesto begins, The Labour Government was defeated in the House of Commons by a partisan combination of Liberals and Tories and appeals to the people.” It dwells at the outset on its[HEl TKR TELEtiKAM.] - 1,753 words
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Article96 1924-10-17 4 London, October 11. Paris It is announced that the Re* parations Commission has decided to make on October 13 a second formal declaration, provided in annex 3 of the London protocol, that Germany has duly taken various measures to carry out the Dawes plan, after which the French and96 words
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Article85 1924-10-17 4 Paris, October 12In order to increase the wages of state clerks without interfering with the balance of the budget the Government have decided to suppress 20,000 posts The first phase of the Franco-Germ» n economic negotiations, which dea chiefly with questions of P r incl P reached85 words
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Article71 1924-10-17 4 London, October RBerlin It is understood that the Bd tish reply to the German nicmor intimates that Britain does not oojt Germany having a permanent i> the League Council, but wakes i that application for admission un League will be granted only lf 1 re accompanied71 words
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Article32 1924-10-17 4 London, October t n r bl'P The Board of Trade return* df tember are imports £100,890,-*> w ,[b crease of £1,301.262 compareu August and exports £63,28- 8- crease of £3,005,418.32 words
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343 1924-10-17 5 London, October 12. Communists, represented by n i.ts from Poplar, Bethnal Green, 1 Deptford, headed by bands and ban- u u ted a large crowd in Trafalgar s 'v when they demonstiated in order ,„„K-t against the Dawes plan343 words
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Article213 1924-10-17 5 London, October 11. It is learned from an official German ►urce that Germany’s 800,000,000 gold lark loan under the Dawes scheme Ihich was finally arrang'd yesterday, P comprise an American portion of 110,000,000 (gold) and a European portion tL0,500.000. The loan is being issued in 1 tiu*213 words
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Article39 1924-10-17 5 London, October 11. U(!inL Ui P eo Pl° were killed, in(.v"n««r two Americans, when ain bandits wrecked and robbed a ton*-rp 6 en t railroad south of 00 P S have been ordered in Ul! thorn.39 words
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Article22 1924-10-17 5 w London, October 13. The Commonwealth Bank .ji l V matc that henceforth no r d be experienced in financing22 words
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371 1924-10-17 5 London, October 11. San Diego The Shenandoah reached tuiiic count yesterday t* veil ini? having covered the last hundred miles at over sixty miles an hour. The Shenandoah was detained for repairing, as the rear cabin was smashed wmlc mooring yesterday evening.371 words
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Article219 1924-10-17 5 London, October 11. Rangoon U Oktama, hpoongyi, a Buddhist priest and nationalist leader, has been sentenced to three years’ rigorous imprisonment on a charge *>l making seditious speeches advocating non payment of capitation tax. Subsequently a crowd, headed by many Buddhist monks, held a protest meeting in the219 words
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Article57 1924-10-17 5 London, October 12. Paris The negotiations regarding the ?ranco-German commercial treaty have rided for the present, but will be resumed >n November 5 in Paris after the German lelegatcs have conferred with their government. Although France declined to give Germany most favoured nation treatment the course of the57 words
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TUESDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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418 1924-10-17 5 [keuter tklf.gram.] London, October 13. A crowd of 500 Lr.bour supporters pave a hearty send-otr to Mr. MacDonald at Ki; ston this morning when ho left for Glasgow* to commence a whirlwind electioneering tour of Scotland and Wales, accompanied by his[keuter tklf.gram.] - 418 words
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Article182 1924-10-17 5 London, October 13, New York A coastguard cutter brought into port the Norwegian steumer Sagatind with 43,000 case*} of liquor, and the British schooner Diamantina, also alleged to be carrying liquor. Both were seized off Sandy Hook, h is stated that the Sagatind was found forty miles182 words
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Article72 1924-10-17 5 London, October 13. Paris The Japanese Embassy has issued a statement defending the attitude of the Japanese delegation to the League Assembly towards the disarmament protocol. It says 44 The wild tales that Japan’s objective was the United States or certain British Dominions was purely imaginary and72 words
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305 1924-10-17 5 London, October 13. Paris 44 Is the Mosul question going to rekindle the flames of war in the Near Fast asks Le Journal, commenting on the British ultimatum to Turkey granting until noon of October 11 for the withdrawal of Turkish troop* behind305 words
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Article123 1924-10-17 5 London, October 13. Paris Anatole France died at exactly 11.20 p.m. yesterday. He had been unconscious since the 10th nnd only recovered at rare intervals to call bin mother’s name and mutter, 44 I am dying.** All papers, irrespective of politics, are unanimous in extolling his genius and123 words
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Article43 1924-10-17 5 London, October 13. Rangoon Additional arrests of four Buddhist monks and one layman have been made in connection with the attack on Mr- and Mrs. Greason. The ncwlyur rested men, who were apprehended m two monasteries, have been identified by witnesses.43 words
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Article32 1924-10-17 5 London, October 13. Cairo It is reported that the Wahabia refuse to negotiate and intend to advance on Mecca. Emir Ali and all his government have withdrawn to Bahri.32 words
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Article57 1924-10-17 5 London, October 13. Horta, Azores 'Die Zlt3, passing th« island of Fayal this afternoon, reported that she was flying at ♦lO miles an hour. All on lioard were well. London, October 13. Berlin ZR 3 wirelessed at 4.30 this, morning that she was half way between Spain57 words
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Article60 1924-10-17 5 London, October 14. Paris The machinery of the Dawes plan was to-day set in full operation by th« Reparations Commission issuing a formal declaration that Germany had fulfilled the preliminary conditions, including irvstallation of various international controlling bodies, establishment of a company to administer German railways and60 words
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WEDNESDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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845 1924-10-17 6 [RKl'TKR TKLKCRAM.] London, October J 1. It is announced that the well-known financial authority, Sir L. Chiozr.a-Moncy, has refused to become a Labour candidate at this election. He considers that the Government are seriously misleading the Labour party and defeat is[RKl'TKR TKLKCRAM.] - 845 words
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Article215 1924-10-17 6 London. October 13. The British portion of the German loan, •.mounting to 412,*****00, is being underwritten in 7 per cent. 2b year sinking lend bonds issued at 02 ami allotted as iVhows 5 per cent. on application, 2b per cent, early in November, 30 per cent, -arly in215 words
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Article76 1924-10-17 6 London, October 13. Shanghai The Chekiang forces have surrendered ami an armistice has been arranged with the Kiangsuites. General Lu, the Chekiang Tuchun, and his chief of staff, Ho Long Lin, have fled to Japan. London, October 13. Shanghai The Kiangsuites, who art partisans of the Central76 words
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Article72 1924-10-17 6 London, October 14. Washington Senator Brandegee, of Connecticut, the Republican leader, war dead at his home this morning. The coroner found that Mr. Brandegee commif ted suicide. The discoverers ef ih< oody state that Mr. Brandegee was fount in the bathroom bolding a rubber tub* attached72 words
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Article91 1924-10-17 6 London, October 14. Indianapolis Mr. Hughes made hi* list pubhc reference to the development it Geneva in the course of a speech ii •onncetion with the Presidential campaign Je said the question had been discussed o< be appropriateness of investing a gronr f 1 owers with91 words
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298 1924-10-17 6 London, October 14. Proposing the toavt of the exhibition dhcials at the Lord Mayor’s dinner at .no Mansion House in honour of the eiubley administration and overseas epresoulatives, at which every part of he Empire was presented. Mr. Thomus aid Britain and298 words
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Article130 1924-10-17 6 London, October 14. Jeddah The Wahabi*’ advance hacut off d rect communication between Mecca. Jeddah end Bnhri, whthei* Emir Ali has withdrawn and He? close by. London, October 14. A telegram from King Ali rireived ir London announces his arrival in Jeddah to-day. He says ho left130 words
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Article112 1924-10-17 6 London, O.tobor 14. A settlement was announced in the King s Bench division of the action? by Sir Arthur Du Close and others against Dunlop Tyre and Rubber Goods Limited, and the Dunlop Lubber Coninany (tar East I Limited, to enforce the payment of remuneration due112 words
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Article53 1924-10-17 6 London, October 14. The College of Pestology is offering a gold medal for the best essay, not exceedng .>OO words, dealing with mosquito lest ruction, in view of the fact that the •ncrease of mosquitoes in England is be•oming a serious menace. The essavs reach the College53 words
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Article49 1924-10-17 6 London, October 11. Boston The ZR3 has wirelessed that ias Parsed over Flores Island, in the \zores. London, October 14. New York The ZR3 was caught in a ion' and' 1,2 n V iles her destina,on rt "d applied to a naval vessel for .compass bearings, lor49 words
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148 1924-10-17 6 London, Octjb r i The King’s Bench to-duv alleged gun running C a* j.» l u i Crown sought to recover i K v *h* under the Customs Acts for l r:u b ti» export machine-guns. lields there were two other aV"148 words
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Article117 1924-10-17 6 London, October 11 N T Y V lk The first sale of (b man bonds was held to-dav at a »>ri™ Books fur the loan were r ;>sti ■it 10.12 this morning, indicating t tias been over-sub v-ribed. London, October ].i. New York It is learned that sub*m117 words
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Article72 1924-10-17 6 London, Oetouc-r 11. Amsterdam The Tehgraaf ur.<itr*U»nd.» that lcpsest ntatives of a:i import* :i t German ounce: r Conferred with barer van Heenp-tra, Go\ernor of Surirnni, vb*. ir at present a*, the Hague, with regard to she possibility of an agreement t > n* piuit sugar manufactories anJ72 words
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Article97 1924-10-17 6 London, October 14. Nome, Alaska: Captain Lane, o* the schooner Herman, has reti:r»u*u ak a vain attempt to reach Liar-:. He reports that he hoisted the Sta rs a Stripes on Herald Island, near Wranifr; where he stayed two days. He found the beach bones, parts of97 words
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Article50 1924-10-17 6 London, October A petition is being raised for tb J! lease of Cecil Attfield and Ilninia are virtually sentenced to lite in ment as they are unable to n( enormous penalties imposed. It i i ed out that Lord Darling refused to an immediate execution of penalty.50 words
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Article32 1924-10-17 6 London. October The Dail Eircann passed the Boundary Bill, similar v a ftcf passed by the British Parhani n !j,..(icr defeating a Labour motion to by Co to 14.32 words
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Article45 1924-10-17 6 London, Ortol* Melbourne: Madame ~pi>r 3 r, La Bohome, bade farewe ito r0 1 tic stage of Australia. The nccti. f "•ides with the 37th antuvei .-*n. debut in Brussels. Paris, Orb'"' The French airman, broken the altitude r* l coru, 12,066 metres. (Havas.)45 words
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THURSDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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524 1924-10-17 7 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, October 15. M>. MacDonald had an alarming exK iicme while addressing an audience of t/niiO at Cleckheaton this afternoon. The ratiorm collapsed and the Prime Minis’r an .j 200 persons were thrown to the rVournl. Nobody[REUTER TELEGRAM.] - 524 words
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Article60 1924-10-17 7 London, October J 5. ,f r ev l The Secretary-General of the i, 3 rc ce > ve d a telegram from Mr. i onald requesting immediate conwit) IOI> Council of the League j* v,t w to examining the diverges r is Turkish interpretations of the s60 words
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Article17 1924-10-17 7 Paris, October 15. Mr. Wei, the Chinese Minis«a> Hrrived ami j» proceeding to •*us. (Havaa.)17 words
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317 1924-10-17 7 London, October 15. New York The ZR 3 arrived at 1.50 this morning. There er enthusiastic scenes on the arrival of the airship at New York escorted by two aeroplanes. Crowds, many on the roofs of skyscrapers, everywhere watched her majestically sailing by317 words
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Article80 1924-10-17 7 London, October 13. Calcutta The Government of India have telegraphed to the American ConsulGeneral staling that they are greatly concerned to hear of the assault on the American missionaries. Dr. and Mrs. Greason, at Rangoon. The Government of Burma have been asked tor a detailed report. Meanwhile the80 words
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Article83 1924-10-17 7 London, October 15. Jamshedpur The Tata Iron and Steel Company is drastically economising. The coke oven blast furnace and the iron ore mine have been closed owing to congestion of u:.Svi!d stocks and many workeis are rendered idle, 'ihe Tat Id’ Board is shortly coming to Bombay83 words
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Article88 1924-10-17 7 London, October 15. New York The bodies of four membeis of the 1913 Stcfa/isson Arctic expedition discovered by the captain of a schooner on Herald Island, near Wrangel Island, have been identified as James Murray and I)r. Alister Mackay, British scientists, both foimerly with Shackleton, Henri Bauchal,88 words
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Article69 1924-10-17 7 London, October 16. Speaking on a resolution at a meet ing the Congregation a! Gnion at Liverpool, expressing the hope that the Geneva confer once would deal with drug production, tb Rev. L. J. Dukes said it was stated thu India made a profit of j.*4,0‘)0,0u0 out e69 words
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137 1924-10-17 7 London, October 15. T he British portion of the German loan ihs been over-subscribed. The lists closed st 1 p.m. London, October 15. The heavy subscriptions to the German •oan partly consist of stags or small ..peculators, v.h<> anticipate a premium being established137 words
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Article80 1924-10-17 7 London, October 15. The Duke of York unveiled at Portsmouth the last of three naval war memorials, of which two have already been inveiled at Chatham and Devon port. The Duke said that the names of 0,750 officers and men recorded would live for ever. The Duke,80 words
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Article46 1924-10-17 7 London, October 15. The Cosarewitch result was as follows CHARLEY’S MOUNT 1 BOLKT SATAN 2 SAVERNAKE 3 Thirty-four ran. Won by a length, a neck between second ami third. Betting: 100 to 1 Charley’s Mount, 25 to 1 Bolet Satan, 100 to 6 Suvoinake,46 words
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Article44 1924-10-17 7 London, October 15. Cairo The Wahabis have entered Mecca. The situation is quiet. No excesses were committed. The Wahabis assured ihe Consular corps at Jf ihiah that fore igners in Mi ecu would be safe and Jeddah would not be attacked44 words
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Article38 1924-10-17 7 Paris, October 13. The September revenue returns from normal .sources totalled h r. 2,015,000,000, showing an increase of 371,000.000 compared with last year. For the first nine months of 1021 the increase amounts to 3,651,000,000. (Havas.)38 words
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92 1924-10-17 7 HONGKONG’ S CHIEF JUSTICE. Sir Henry Gollan Passies Through Singapore. Mir Henry Gollan, the newly-appointed Chief Justice of Hongkong, passed through Suigapore on the Mulwa on the way to Hongkong. It ir. interesting to note that Sir Henry, who was previously AttorneyGeneral of Ceylon, is succeeded by Mr. Justice Elphinstone,92 words
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Article117 1924-10-17 7 The following amendment of the By-1 Laws was passed by the Municipal Com-1 mi.ssionors of Singapore Town at a special meeting he’d on September I!<*, 11*21, and is published in the Government Gazette piior to confirmation by His Exreloncy the Governor in Council. No person r-hail by himself117 words
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338 1924-10-17 7 (Anet*’d Sen*ice.) Weltevreden, October 14. At the opening of the Peoples’ Council, tlie Picmdcnt declared that this session will be most important in connection with discussions on the naval bilk He feared that the last word on that subject had not yet(Anet*’d Sen*ice.) - 338 words
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322 1924-10-17 7 MEALTIME MUSIC MENACE.” Saxophone the Cause Of Indigestion Doi\s music with meals give you indigestion •Ir. A. T. Akeroyd, a Harrogate organist, lecturing on Music and Life at a meeting of the Harrogate Kotarians, bays it does. The cate hand and the restaurant orchestra are direct incentives to indigestion/’ he322 words
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353 1924-10-17 8 The appeal of Mohamed Ali, the well-known cattle dealer, against a conviction and fine of #2,000 for possession of opium, was dismissed in the Supreme Court on Saturday by the Chief Justice (Sir Walter Shaw.) After a lengthy address by Mr.353 words
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250 1924-10-17 8 EMPIRE WINES. As Good as Continental —And Cheaper. It could be kh d, almost truthfully, a few years ago, that there were no other wines than the wines of France and Portugal. Put of lato there have been creat strides in wine production in Austra ia and South Africa. Patriotism,”250 words
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Article103 1924-10-17 8 A Ncgapatam message of September 29 Hny« Streams of emigrants to the Federated Malay States from the districts affected by the floods or drought are pouring into this port for embarkation about 900 coolies having been shipped from Madras. There was room for only about 1,000 coolies when103 words
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467 1924-10-17 8 An interesting wedding was solemnised at\st. Marv’s < hutch, Princes Risborougn on September by the Key. C. Hewitso. Nash, Vicar of St. Mary’s hutch. Maidenhead, assisted by the Kov. J. Lower Williams, Hector of Princes Kisborough, and the Ihv. W. 11.467 words
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124 1924-10-17 8 News has reached Singapore by a somewhat indirect route—via Shanghai, Manila, and the British-India steamer Tairea—of a most daring and successful piracy committed on the China coast. According to news broadcasted from a station in Manila, and picked up by the Tairea, the124 words
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108 1924-10-17 8 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, October 10. The only marble factory in Malaya, the lpoli Marble Works, has come under the hamrrer. They were originally established by Mr. Ravensway, a Dutchman from Singapore, about 15 years ago. An expensive plant108 words
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445 1924-10-17 8 Mr. Pryde, District Judge, had an inti rusting cast* to divide on I'riday atteinoon in which a Chinese lady, named Soon Woon Seng, sued her husband, Mr. Ang K:ang Hee, for maintenance Mr. J. Laycock appearing for the wife and Mr. M V445 words
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316 1924-10-17 8 Soon after the 8.1. steamer Tairea arrived in port from Hongkong on Friday, Chief Detective Kenny boarded her and effected the arrest of Mr. S. C. Clayton, a first-class passenger, who is stated to be an architect practising in Hongkong. Later in316 words
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656 1924-10-17 8 F.M.S. Pegasus Departs. Malaya A Perfect Seaplane Country.” Perfect seaplane count l .leamptmn applied by U, H. M. S. Pegamis to Malaya j„ Ps of tion with a Straits Tim.w l unver s*tive on Tuesday. r ‘-*prcs en^ The Pegasus left for H Wednesday after a stay r lv 0n656 words
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Article117 1924-10-17 8 incb’diWT A large attendance of IC yiatthe Chief Secretary (Sir i?v a t the veil) were present on ‘^raU wedding at St. Mary’s T l u \V o f '.nnnur, of Mr. H. C. F. F.M.S. Police Force, with o nfr Marguerite Daisy daughter of the Acting en117 words
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1612 1924-10-17 9 frars entertained regarding the s < i:u *ess of this year’s Autumn meet, lh fact of the paucity of F. M. S. j owing to ihe dispute over freights certainly belied in many respects Tucsdav, for in spite of the small- 01,612 words
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Article287 1924-10-17 9 (From Our Own Corre«pondent.) Malacca, October 13. A friendly game of rugger was played on the Padang on Saturday afternoon between Selangor and Malacca, the formei winning by 13-nil. There is no question that Selangor deserved to win, Malacca showing brilliant individual play at times but having nothing287 words
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Article202 1924-10-17 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) I poll, October 10. The death occurred last night at Batu Gajah Hospital of Mr. T. II. Martyn, the well known pioneer of the* suction cutter dredge, who, with his daughter, arrived recently from Sydney on a visit to Malaya,202 words
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Article41 1924-10-17 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, October 14. The new motor ship Centaur, n Blue Funnel liner on tho Singapore-Western Australia run. arrived this morning from Liverpool and proceixled to Java ports. It brought 24 pa.-singers to Malaya.41 words
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483 1924-10-17 9 Two .seamen who were convicted in the District oi assaulting (In* ho'san of the BiitS.li steamer Lepantv, and who were .sentenced t > nine months and iwu months' rigorous imprisonment, appealed in the Supreme Court on Monday before the Chief Justice (Sir Walter483 words
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Article154 1924-10-17 9 Tho first ar.niv* usury of the Chinese Friendly As ••••ia* <>n was celebrated at Katnng on Saturday and Sunday last, v/llh mugging and Chinese ini' sic in attendance. After ;i group photmr aph hud Lorn taken with Messrs Wee (,h\voc Tee anil Lim Lien (>r,oe, the Patron154 words
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Article113 1924-10-17 9 The correspondent of the Batavia Nieuwsblad writes from Bandoeng, that in the island of Banka. there are altogether 270 mines, <>1 largo mines an:l 20D small. The present average yearly output of t in-ore is about three hund cf thousand piculs. There nre about 2U,00‘.I coolies113 words
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424 1924-10-17 10 It is not generally realised that the item of $3(50,00U provided in the 1925 Estimates for the construction of a new pier at Telok Ayer" refers to a new and handsome pier which is to he constructed on424 words
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308 1924-10-17 10 The following is taken from the report of the executive municipal engineer, Singapore, for the year 1923: The tramway routes still form the piece dc resistance of the roads department, and will continue to do so until the necessary legislation has308 words
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93 1924-10-17 10 ,511*0 RTS Increase EXPORTS Incresae m3 ,»2I Decrease 1923 1*M grease (in thousands of dollars.) Jan-June 282,284 308,035+ 25.751 340 106 Ej>58 July 815 51.067 65.749+ 4,682 e!! r ,St Slim 51,138 8,916 55.897 59.372+ S.47u lA (in thousands of93 words
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Article1105 1924-10-17 10 The following passengers have arrived in the Straits by the P. and O. steamer Malwa which left London on September Mr. V. St. J. Allan, Mr. and Mrs. II. K. Buekland and child, Miss D. M. Buckle, tapt. V/. U. Barry-GifTord, Mr. J. E- Binme, Mr. P. G. Beal,1,105 words
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Article240 1924-10-17 10 j A cam* was concluded on October before Mr. l’ryde in which Ong Kim Sye whs charged with assisting in carrying On a hap .lee Kee lottery by acting as a banker at the Ho Beng Club 4 Mosque Street, on September 30 last. This240 words
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Article290 1924-10-17 10 A Router message received from Toui*s recently announces the death of Anatole France, the great French writer, who was born in Paris on April IG, 1844. He was the ion of a bookseller and was educated at the College Stanislas. In 187 G, he obtained a post290 words
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190 1924-10-17 10 During the early l* )Urs f(f godown 9 oi the Palmer block the further end of Painie,* p branches oif from Anson wld ed by a Chinese gang of of whom was armed with i T’J volver. When the robbers scene they190 words
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200 1924-10-17 10 KING OF SIAM’ S VISIT. Thanks for Welcome In Malaya. (From Our Own Correspond™;.! Ipoh, Oct her 10. 1 The King of Siam was yes’erdav takei by motor car through the IVrak* tovnu With a large party he lunched a; Paht Buntar. The King left last night for Kciahard reached200 words
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Article127 1924-10-17 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) I poll, October It I The death of Mr. J. Macarthy. Mf 1 of police, from heart fanurt* his way home on leave from l)' 1 place at Penang last night. 'u t I eleven years’ service in the r was127 words
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Article125 1924-10-17 10 .On J !p er^ Flight of August 28 impcntl* occasions we have referral 1 ing issue of air post stunu>- n the of the White Elephant, and* bee" present year some essays co ivinn prepared were described 1,1 t r r(> It appears that this aerie-'125 words
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1809 1924-10-17 11 Bi’hc thirteenth annual general meeting United Engineers, Ltd., was held on Hcdnesday at the registered Office, Da mat Mr. J. A. I*. Strachan, managingJK( tor of the company, presided. Others [Hcsent were Messrs. W. H. Macgregor John Robertson (director), p. Plummer, W'. J.1,809 words
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438 1924-10-17 11 Mr. Rodney Gilbert, one of the correspondents of the N.-C. Daily News, wrote Horn Quinsan on September 27 as follows “The most urgent message that I have to transmit to the people of Shanghai,” said Marshal Chi Hsieh Yuan to the writer438 words
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Article118 1924-10-17 11 Major P. H. Keys, Major A. A. A Patterson and Mr. A. W. Davison attend cd the annual meeting of the Ex-Service Association of Malaya at Kuala I.unipui on Sunday as delegates from Singapore. Colonel Swettenham was in the chair It was announced at the meeting thai the118 words
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117 1924-10-17 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hongkong, October 13. About 30 Red labourers were killed in Canton during a clash with the Canton Merchant Volunteers, who lost two. Further trouble is feared. Hongkong, October 16. Serious fighting has broken out in Canton117 words
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431 1924-10-17 11 An engineer, named Frank de Morney, petitioned for a divorce from his wife, Josephine de Morney, in the Supreme Court on Wednesday, before the Chief Ju.-ticc (Sir Walter Shaw), Frederick vector Boswell being cited as co-respond-ent. Mr. Aitken appeared for the petitioner,431 words
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Article148 1924-10-17 11 A Tamil n an who alleged that he had been drugged hy a compatriot and relieved of ten cents and some wearing apparel was asked at the Kuala Lumpur police court on Wednesday says the Malay Mad, to identify a ring, which the uccu 'd was stated148 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article1222 1924-10-17 12 «:<. notations to come.—Straits Times. October 10. The visit of the King of Siam lias ha*! the result of focussing attention on thrit romantic and remarkably little known country. In Singapore, no more than three and a half days’ sailing fn m its capital, it will be found«:<. notations to come.—Straits Times. October 10. - 1,222 words
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Article1053 1924-10-17 12 straits Times, October 11. It lias been deemed probable that the labour Ministry would fall because it proposed to advance many millions Veiling to the Soviet rulers of Russia. At one time it seemed possible, though ,mt that it would fall on its hish ,olk *y* but has escapedstraits Times, October 11. - 1,053 words
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Article1017 1924-10-17 12 °f accomplishment.—Straits I""'--, October iq. In «the past six months rubber prices have fallen to a level which recalls the agonies of pre-restriction days. There have been sundry who have said, I told you so—-Restriction is unsound and must fail,” and for a time it was believed|, °f accomplishment.—Straits I""'--, October iq. - 1,017 words
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Article1108 1924-10-17 13 impure democracy.—Straits Times, October 14. One or two members of the Labour party who have been in office during the' past year have added considerably to iheir reputations. All parties have recognised that Mr. Ramsay MacDonald Is a far abler man chan had been generally supposed. He hadimpure democracy.—Straits Times, October 14. - 1,108 words
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Article1002 1924-10-17 13 beat safeguard of the future. —Suaiu Times, October 15. In tho opinion of the London Stock Exchange, the British portion of the German Loan (£12,000,000) “will go like hot cakes.” Even greater confidence is expressed in America, where financiers believe that the loan will be over subscribed. Sevenbeat safeguard of the future.—Suaiu Times, October 15. - 1,002 words
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Article1064 1924-10-17 14 j'lrain rtionp.r than ever.—Straits Times October 1<>. We have considerable, indeed very considerable respect for the business ability of the Malayan Chinese, and we have been inclined to regard tho Penang section as equal to the very best in the Peninsula. It amazes us, therefore, to receive fromj'lrain rtionp.r than ever.—Straits Times October 1<>. - 1,064 words
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Article127 1924-10-17 14 The Municipal Health statement for the week ending October 4 gives the total number of deaths as 215, representing a death rate of 29.05 per mille per annum compared with 29.73 in the preceding week and with 23.67 in the corresponding week of last year. The chief127 words
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Article112 1924-10-17 14 By virtue of the provisions of section 2 of Oidinanco No. 106 (Theatres) the Governor in Council declares to be a theatre any place, whether open or enclosed. t-» which the public or any class of tin public have access whether by right r not. in112 words
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383 1924-10-17 14 A conspiracy between Ong Kim Soon, formerly impoit clerk in the local N.Y.K. office, and an Indian merchant, named A P. Noor Mohamed, was referred to in ihe Supremo Court on Wednesday, before the Chief Justice (Sir Walter Shaw) when the shipping company383 words
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166 1924-10-17 14 AMERICAN AUTHOR’ S TOUR. Creator of “Cappy Ricks” In Malaya. Mr. Peter B. Kyne, the creator of C appy Ricks —one of the most popular characters in American fiction, and generally believed to be inspired by Mr. Robert Dollar—arrived at Singapore by the President van Buren on October 9. Mr.166 words
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134 1924-10-17 14 .1, copies oMrau "was the subject tT C Tei cvr?'"delivered by Major-General Sir T. Fraser, G.0.C., at the Y.M.C.A. hall on October 9. Col. G. H. Pearson presided. and there was a good audience. Major-General Fraser said that the people ot134 words
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425 1924-10-17 14 In the Bankruptcy Court on l.\.;. before the Chief Justice (Sir nV', Shaw), Tan Kwee Swee apphtu >‘j« discharge from bankruptcy Mr r n S da Silva appeared for the applicant According to the report of the n* Assignee the applicant was425 words
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161 1924-10-17 14 The Hakone Maru arrived in Hongkong on the 6th inst. from England and reported passing through a typhoon on the 4th instant, encountering heavy seas anJ hurricane w-inds of 100 miles per hour velocity. For six hours the ship vas161 words
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Article172 1924-10-17 14 We regret to record the death o James Henderson Drysdalc, an V which well-known resident of Singapore. occurred at Crieff, Scotland, o" *f Mr. Drysdalc, who was about < age, arrived here as long ago f roI)1 coming out as engineer on a stca172 words
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Article116 1924-10-17 15 strsiu Tim** i» uot r«»pum»ibU fui 1 rr -ion. of it* correnpoadonw. t'orva- il,us should bear in «»md tU*t Inter* £»»i .»a p**»« <?•"* 1 in e ®re liable to be rejecUd or cut down. Corr«*ponileat* u»aat their name*, n-t nererw.nl> for “rntion but fuarantr* of gou.l faith. X?116 words
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Article66 1924-10-17 15 To the Editor of the Straits Times. __Tho most decent reference to iuji. aporc as an “outpost of Empire” u occasion of it, recalls the gay Irrace’s allusion to a then less attractive outpost •‘Senes iturum Caesarem in ultimas iVrbis Britannos et juvenum retvns Fxamcu Eois tiinenduin66 words
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Article123 1924-10-17 15 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Referring to the proposed asylum in Mandalay Road, the residents appear to U in apprehension of the appn ach'.n: danger to their health, and in justice to Uieni, steps should be taken at once to lo have their grievances redressed.123 words
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Article122 1924-10-17 15 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, The report of the committee of th'* Malacca Planters’ Association appoint'd to investigate the workings of j thi Malacca Agricultural Medical Board, which was considered and adopted by an erenvhelming majority at the gt-ne al meeting held last Sunday,122 words
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Article164 1924-10-17 15 To the Edito** of the Straits Times. Sir,—Is the electrical department of 3U Municipality getting inefficient My residence and others on and about fifinmt Sophia experienced last night, for •'.bout the twelfth time, total durkn°ss through *he whole night, and on other ■yori' fortunate occasions for several h-urs164 words
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Article874 1924-10-17 15 Editor of the Straits Times. happen to live near the the Ilukit Timnb Road and .ir.,r'. V. 1 an crosa road, I was able to your leading article of October Th »nd Horns. Yi r i hoot ing of horns makes b niH n UM )car^h!e,/ and874 words
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Article124 1924-10-17 15 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—Would you kindly allow me u little space in the columns of your paper to draw the attention of the G.i .O. authorities to the extreme hardship experienced by the Savinsrs Bank depositors at the counter. Through my124 words
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Article117 1924-10-17 15 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, At this time last year, the inhabitants of the upper part of icruuguoii district found it very ifticult to get water from their wells :uiing the dry season, and a letter which ppcared in your paper on October 5,117 words
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Article3496 1924-10-17 15 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —On Thursday, the 9th instant, I .n-.pectul the documents filed with thi Registrar of Companies in Singapore in connection with the Monoehan Coal Mines, Limited, which company was incorporateo on September lf>, 192 k with a capital ol £1,500,0003,496 words
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Article118 1924-10-17 16 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Thanks are due to you for your waili ng in last evening’s edition as to the state of the Hash* Panjang Road. Perhaps now attention will be given to the whole road turn Anson Road to fwppel Harbour more118 words
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Article102 1924-10-17 16 Kenmig Tin Dredging.—Output of Tin t're for tin- second half mouth ending September :I0 —Dredge No. I rcvo.nmer.ecd September 22 114 piculs, dredge No. ;»Vi) piculs. Approximate total output for Ihe whole month of September, M 7 piculs. 1 ‘it Piah.— ‘.O piculs: hill section 223 pieououihej102 words
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Article169 1924-10-17 16 Mandalay Villa. Tanjong Katong, was the stcm.* of a pit:iy wedding on Sunday v» him Miss bee Poh Xeo, youngest daughter of the late Hon. Mr. Leo Choon (iiian and Mrs. I.ee ('boon (Juan, M.B.E. was marred under lites of the reformed Myle, to Mr. Lim169 words
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Article181 1924-10-17 16 Two hired car drivers were charged > inspet tor Y orkc before Captain .lones on Saturday for driving in a rash and negligent manner in High Street. It was alleged that the cars were fce’nrncod along the street, going in thdirection of Johnston’s Pier. Both tr.e181 words
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Article598 1924-10-17 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Wellevreden, October 5 An-omr foreign visitors to ,j. lva week were the Governor of Ho.. J r Timor, Colonel Rnymondo K. t iu on his way to Timor J)ii v v paMir.! by his A.D.C. Usalenaiit !0 ii". pa .1 a visit598 words
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Article79 1924-10-17 16 Messrs Harrisons, Barker and Penang, have received a telegram the secretaries of the Katnuntmg Dredging Co. advising that a <ina end of per share tax j* m recommended in respect of the "V 4, and that a first interim divilwto per share tax free for the yew79 words
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Article100 1924-10-17 16 On Monday before Mr. Sennsti, William Milroy was charged v.itn e*' death by a rash act, on Saturday no-. Mr. Milroy was driving his o{ r >!X Noith Bridge Road out from j°' vn cf,ect at the junction of Tan Quee L nn IVC ho ran into100 words
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1145 1924-10-17 17 [Renter Telegram.) o r C. defeated a weak Services 1 k iin t 10 jiadruip on Saturday afternoon sv five goals and two tries (31 points) to a penalty goal (three points). A provi„tial downpour in the morning made the ground, which had been[Renter Telegram.) - 1,145 words
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337 1924-10-17 17 ROWING. Stone s Crew Retain Chiengmai Cup. After a remarkably interesting ra.*e over tba. mile course inside the Breakwater oil Friday evening Sumo's crew were successful in retaining the Chiengmai Cup, (which they won a year ago) against the opposition of a civw strok* d by J. M. Gamble. The337 words
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89 1924-10-17 17 A Reuter cable published on page gives the result of the C/<*sa row itch, the last big event of the flat racing season. A 100 to 1 chance turned up in Charley’s Mount, which w*on by a length in a field89 words
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Article184 1924-10-17 17 [Renter Telegram.) Griffins for Ipoh. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, October 10. A batch of fourteen pony griffins for ipoh sportsmen, due at Singapore tomorrow, Will he rested and brought here and trained by Logue for the next meeting. The average cost was $050. Nine have been taken[Renter Telegram.) - 184 words
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Article35 1924-10-17 17 f Reuter Telegram.) Iuitonia, Kentucky, October 11. Epirmrd’s third, and last, race, in America, took place to-day over ten furlongs and resulted in Sarazen being first, Epinard second, and My Play third.f Reuter Telegram.) - 35 words
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Article281 1924-10-17 17 S.C.C. beat the S.U.C. An interesting game was played on the padang on Wednesday afternoon between the S.C.(’. and the S.R.C., and it was much more evenly contested than the score of 5—0 in favour of the S.C.C. indicates. The ground was greasy after the rain, and the S.C.C.281 words
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Article19 1924-10-17 17 [Reuter Telegram.] London, October 10. Sydney Collins has been selected captain of the Australian first test team.[Reuter Telegram.] - 19 words
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372 1924-10-17 17 H. M. S. I ‘egasus left for Hongkong on Wednesday, and officers and men will take with them the recollection of a good sporting record in Singapore ami Johore. As regards soccer, as i.s well remembered, this culminated in winning the Singapore Cup,372 words
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Article190 1924-10-17 17 Jackson-Millar Cup Race. The 200 yards in the Jackson-Millar cup series was swum olF at the Swimming Club on Sunday. The 150 yards distance has still to be done. These are handicap races, and although it is not easy to handicap on distances over 100 yards the handicaps given190 words
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58 1924-10-17 17 Our Ipoh correspondent wires It is understood that the Taiping Co* M.S.V.R. scored 337 in the Warren Shield test, which is only a few pointit off last year’s winners’ score, while tho Seromban Co. scored 317. Tho Taiping Co., under Capt. Upton, will probably go58 words
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Article292 1924-10-17 18 (Anota's Service.) [RuuU-r 'l‘clvgmmJ Wongalis Win Again. (Aneta’s Service.) Weltevreden, October TO. The Bengalis heat the Socrubaya Association by 1 —fi. Hercules l>oat Bengal is. (Anita’s Service.) Weltevreden, October 14. The Hercules bent the Bengalis 2—1. This is the Bengalis’ second d'feit in Java. In the first match they(Anota's Service.); [RuuU-r 'l‘clvgmmJ - 292 words
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Article484 1924-10-17 18 [Renter T telegram] First f*f*ai;ue Results. [Reuter Telegram.] London, Octofier 11. The following are the results of this afternoon’s matches First Division. Birmingham 1, Aston Villa 0. Blackburn 8, Manchester City 1. Bolton G, Preston N. End. 1. Everton 0, Sunderland 8. Huddersfield 4, Arsenal 0. Newcastle United[Renter T telegram] - 484 words
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661 1924-10-17 18 YACHTING. Raja Di Hilir s Trophy. The first of the scries of races for the very fine trophy presented to the Club by the Raja di Hilir of Perak was sailed off on Sunday morning, and the winner turned up 111 Jean II, whose performance under alterations to sails, ami661 words
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Article562 1924-10-17 18 [Router Tvlogram.) The Ladies’ Championship. [Reuter Teh's:ram.] lyorulon, October 9. At Cocden Beach in the English ladies’ golf championship Miss Wethered, the holder, defeated Mira C*ci* Lcitch in the sixth round by 4 a ml 8, and beat Lady Cruise by 0 and •> in thi semi-final. She will[Router Tvlogram.) - 562 words
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Article18 1924-10-17 18 T n cricket tournament a Karachi, Bombay, the Hindus made 2W all out wWto thc ral ais18 words
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277 1924-10-17 18 Tim annual men ng of the X r .t r nco Trading Co. Ltd., was held L t.mVr IV Mr. <*. T. t? presided, &aid that the result ~f tß<l 7 working, although it \vn< only $Z!' iinail profit277 words
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Article519 1924-10-17 18 Action taken at a meeting of c»mm.ttr<. No. 1 held on October 7, included tht following Decided to adopt recommendation of the board of control that tlu* manager of the Victoria Theatre be re-engagid fir a further period of three years or. termination of his present agreement. Decided519 words
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948 1924-10-17 19 ra s been said that the ninil who can 4 tWO ears cf coin grow where only i r w before is one of the greatest l Ter-ctou; of his kind. If each oi the ,s is double the size of948 words
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515 1924-10-17 19 The executive committee of tlu« Irn penal War Graves Commission have issued the following repo it The Imperial War Giavcs Commission has recently concluded its striking am; beautiful work by issuing its rep.;it That report gives us information as t the British515 words
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Article179 1924-10-17 19 A correspondent at Ipol\ writes chat a warning has been issued that there me many forged five-dollar notes in circulation. There are some forged one-dollar notes also, but these do not seem to be as plentiful as those of the higher value. Though these notes are said179 words
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569 1924-10-17 19 The executive engineer, Singapurt •iun.cipaUty, m his lcp.ut for the yea. J states T he six years’ voad programme, in4ugiirated in i.as been subjected to .onsiderabie modiiicaL.oiis. As originally planned, uli tne loaus of the town ol -Singapore were to he reconstructed (or569 words
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Article268 1924-10-17 19 The following had the honour of lunching with His Excellency the Governor at Government House on October 14: —Mr. A. W. Vick, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Fougero, Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Hynes, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Goldie, Mr. and Mrs. K. S. Manesseh,. Mr. G.268 words
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469 1924-10-17 19 We reproduce the following from the China Mad oi the Kth instant Interviewed yesterday hy a l hina Muil a porter, the Vice-Chancellor of the University (Mr. W. W iloinel) explained his r< as< ns for sending down for or.u term469 words
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Article179 1924-10-17 19 The new motor siiip Centaur, 1 *’>ill *by Scott’s Shipbuilding ami Fnginecring Company for the Him* Funnel lint* on tin* Singapore- Western Australia run, arriv'd at Penang on Tuesday fioin Fiverpool with ud 4ii>t class passengers, nil of whom, with the exception of six, disembarked at179 words
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Article178 1924-10-17 19 The Judicial Commissioner, Perak, was engaged for several days recently in hearing a civil suit in which Che Ah Yew, a mining totvkuy of Penang, sued Tuan Man, Tuan Lelieh and iluji batch bin llaji Saleh in lospert of certain mining lands at Kr;h in Upper Perak.178 words
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910 1924-10-17 20 Messrs. Fraser ami Co.’s weekly report dated October 16, states Tin has remained steady throughout the week and business in tin hares has been on a restricted scale, quotations for the most part being unenunged. Rubber on the other hand hns had910 words
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464 1924-10-17 20 Events in China have furnished Moscow with a iresii < pportunity for launching a campaign of abuse against the British Government, which is accused of being the secret driving force of the Chinese civil war, writes a correspondent in The Times.464 words
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Article206 1924-10-17 20 St. George’ s Church, Penang. n !°I th ?»o n( a r nf uture to exact, on October L > and 2;>— an excellent entertainment is to be given at the Town Hail i irmino-, in aid of the funds of St! Georges Church states the Straits Echo. Air. Hustings206 words
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Article81 1924-10-17 20 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, October 15. Monday being the end of the Buddhist lent the Burman Regiment at Taiping formed an attractive processional, witn a gong wnich couid dc Heard tor miles, q |j, mm assembled m tut* gardens ami a up luge paper tmiloon.s81 words
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Article352 1924-10-17 20 The programme is issued for the Malaya Command Rifle meeting, 1924, for which the honorary secretary is Uapt. it. K. > vyan, R. Signals, bort Canning. The dates fixed arc t nday, Saturday and Sunday, November 7, 8 and 9, at the bukit Tiinah Range. In352 words
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Article39 1924-10-17 20 IN GOLD. On October 14, 1924, at the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. W. Ingold, a daughter. TfcOODHOUSE.- On October 15, 1921, at th* Maternity Hospital, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. D. J. oodhouse, a daughter.39 words
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Article76 1924-10-17 20 MURHAY-CAMKRON.-At the Presbyterian Church, Singapore, on October 10, 11)24 bv the Rev. G. H. Douglas, Donald Prodit Murray, 0 Kuala Roman. Kuantan. Pahang to Florence Mary, daughter of James vernes <jn B ert ufort Road, InSTACK—STUUYS.—On October 10, 1921, at St. Andrews Cathedral, by the Ven. Archdencon I-. G.76 words
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Article194 1924-10-17 20 Singapore, October 16. EXCHANGE. On London, Bank 4 m/a Demaiva «'H ‘Private 3 m. credits L,. On New York, Demand Private 90 u/a uii r lance, Hank ,>4 On India, Bunk T. T. j f, < t un llongKong, Bank d/d i; On Shnngnai, Bunk d/u u194 words
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Article458 1924-10-17 20 Singapore, October 16. MINING. Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers 1 1 Batang Padang 0.55 o.CO 1 1 Uitam Tin 1.42% 1.47 i £1 £1 Idris Hydraulics 25.'- 26/l 1 Julian Tin 0.52 0.54 £1 i‘l Kam. Kamunting 47/- 18/* fl A‘l Kamunting Tin 43/- 44/- ci. 1458 words
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Advertisement86 1924-10-17 20 NOTICE All communications for both the Straits Tunes and the Straits LUidget should be addressed to thi Head Office, Cecil and Stanley Streets, Singapore, Straits Settlements. The post free price of the Straits Times to the United Kingdom and foreign countries s-> Sal a year. The post free price of86 words
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Obituary119 1924-10-17 20 deaths Oc o°i b, r 8 1924 at 11, Lorong 31, Laylang Singapore, Ho Kim Lian, age 46, wile of Mr. Chua Cheng Pin. g D Crk.T AL SeoH° n F ri f Hy 0ctober 10, 1924, at 1 j Scot J»nd, James Henderson Drysfn'y Singapore 0ctobcr 1924, at 4.16119 words
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Article104 1924-10-17 1 General. Rubber Items 1 Rubber Trade in America 1 London Rubber Stocks 1 Crude Rubber 1 Society of Planters 2 Local Rubber Auctions 3 Restriction Must Remain 3 •Rubber Restriction Scheme 3 Klang Rubber Case 3 Ceylon Rubber Control 3 September Rubber Returns 4 Rubber Prospects 4 Rubber Research104 words
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Article349 1924-10-17 1 Ihe rubber sole is acquiring a vogue in China. The first rubber sole factory was established, we (Hongkong Daily Press) believe, in Canton. Now W(l rea d of two factories being establish"l in Foochow. They appear to be offshoots of the Canton factory. One of H 1 factories349 words
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1057 1924-10-17 1 The long-anticipated shortage of rubber for near-by arrival, resulting from the hand-to-mouth method of buying by consumers here, is now becoming apparent, writes* a New York correspondent, of the Economist. It is clear that that method has been overdone, and the consequences are1,057 words
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Article34 1924-10-17 1 Messrs. Lewis and Peat’s cable, received from their London office on Tuesday gives London rubber stocks 1.420 tons down for the week ending October 4, total now on hand 41,821 tons.34 words
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135 1924-10-17 1 We are indebted to the Rubber Association of America, Inc., for the following deails of the importations of crude rubber into the United States during August, 1924. The figures have been compiled and distributed by the Rubber Association of America. The estimated net135 words
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Article201 1924-10-17 1 Report of Port I)iekson-Lukut (F.M.S.) Rubber Estates for year ended March 31, 1024, states that the “all-in” cost of the restricted crop of 687,152 lbs. was 10.8'Jd. per pound, inclusive of export duty and provision for depreciation of buildings, machinery, etc. Output realised average price of la.201 words
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2137 1924-10-17 2 The second annual general meeting of the Singapore anil Riow branch of the Incorporated Society of Planters was he.il at the Europe Hotel on Saturday alter- 1 noon. Mr. K. A. Dix presided, and the others present included Messrs. C.2,137 words
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422 1924-10-17 2 Ihc twelfth annual ordinary general meeting of the Pahang Para Rubber Syndicate, Ltd., was held at the registered offices of the company, Mincing Lane Hom e, 59 Eastcheap, E.C. Mr. I* rank Copeman (the Chairman) presided, and, in moving the adoption of the422 words
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655 1924-10-17 2 The report of the directors of j Rubber Estates for the year ended T' oO, l'J21, states that the sum bi'ouo! forward from the previous year directors’ fees and dividend for th* 1022-23, .and allocation to reserve count, amounted to $12,163.40 To655 words
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Article42 1924-10-17 2 (From Our Own Correspondent- 1 Penang, Octe^” ;> A petition praying for th‘ 250 of rubber restriction, S| K n *ers lfl influential proprietary P W'el' 1 Penang, Kedah and t h ley, has been forwaided pV Governor, One signator> acres.42 words
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785 1924-10-17 3 ?,I .v'rs. Guthrie ami Co., Ltd., report:— Singapore, October 9. T}** strong market recorded in our tad report continued, until the early par* this week when consuming markets taso d off slightly. Manufacturers bought iIJX the rise but at the moment have785 words
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Article143 1924-10-17 3 Mr. C. h. A. D:ns, a Ceylonese propnetary planter with very large rubber interests in the Kalutara district, despatched the following cable from Lontlon to the Times of Ceylon on October have made exhaustive enquiries regarding the Rubber restriction scheme :n all quarters. I am now convinced143 words
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Article120 1924-10-17 3 The main feature of the new »tlcs itconnection with the Ceylon Rubber Ke<tri.*‘i n (Vdinnuc'N says the T m* -oi r.oylon. Is the power given to the Rubber Conu Oiler to re-asst-s* estates which he has reason to think were too generously trent■*d when the Scheme first120 words
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Article127 1924-10-17 3 Net profit cf Padar.g Java Rubber E.-tate for jfar ended March 31, 1924. vv a;: JM 121, plus £11,404 brought in, makIrg £15,8*24. Deducting estate slalf commission and corporation lax for 1922-23. md reserve for inrt.me-f.ax to March 31. 1924, £7OB, leaves i’15.118. Final dividend propc icd127 words
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Article91 1924-10-17 3 Report of Tali Ayer Rubber Estate for year ended April 30, 1924, shows crop of 679,496 lbs., against export allowance of 613 311 lbs. Circular was issued to shareholders setting out directors’ reasons foi he non-publication of working costs anu pricen realised and asking for view.; of91 words
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Article92 1924-10-17 3 Not profit of East Asiatic Rubber Estates for year ended March 31, 1924, wa£16,223. It is proposed to write off £3,500 underwriting 1 commission and to carry forward balance, subject to usua) commissions and taxation. Crop amounted to 1, .11)7,321 lbs. compared with estimate of 1,470.000 lbs.92 words
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Article69 1924-10-17 3 (The RtrhP* Tint** 1* not fin ho opinion*, of its correspond*! r 'ti 4 Corn* .Hindctit* sh'iul.i li#*ar in mind thst letters •Hist 1.0 Hhort and In the poir* i *r* hlintf upistUi! ore liahlt* to be rejected 01 ullilrpsly cut down. Uor respondent v rnu*. •ichi.se their nun.os,69 words
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Article66 1924-10-17 3 T o the Lditor oi the Straits Times. kir, I have to-day received the following cable from Mr. C. Alma Baker, C.B.E. London Factors governing forward position sales made below eighteen pence for 192.» detrimental all producers.*’ Mr. Alma Baker asks that this information he given dut*66 words
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Article47 1924-10-17 3 The Rubber Controller, Ceylon, informs us that the exports of rubber from Ceylon in tons during September were as follows 1922-23. 1923-24. Ceylon Imported Ceylon Imported Rubber Rubber Rubber Rubber tons. tons. tons. tons. Sept. 2,529 133 3,900 161 LATEX EXPORTS. Latex exports September.—Nil.47 words
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Article168 1924-10-17 3 In the Kuala Lumpur Supreme Court on Saturday morning, reports the Malay Mail, Mr. Justice Farrer-Manby and Mr. Justice McCabe Reay dismissed the appeal by Teh Say Yeow, the Klang rubber merchant, who was lined s23l,Ohti by the Klung magistrate. In a subsequent. appeal argued before the168 words
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Article149 1924-10-17 3 The directors of Muar Rubber, Ltd., state that Kempas, I.ld. has oxciviaed tho option granted to it with the sanction of the shareholders given at an extraordinary general meeting of the company held on March 24, 1924. The purchase consideration payable to Muar Rubber, Ltd in terms149 words
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Article189 1924-10-17 3 Output of Kin La K'dlas Rubber K. tales for year ended March 01, 1321, \va 572,t0:; •bs. produced at f.o.b. cost of 7.:;9<i. per compared with crop of (1d?,750 bs. produecil at f.o.b. cost of 5.98 d. in orovans year. Exportable* allowance v*as o)9,(>8l lbs.; diirerence between189 words
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802 1924-10-17 3 The* following report is onicially supplied i he fount until annual ordinary general meeting of the link it' Katil Rubber (Company, was held ai the company s office on Oetoher in, Mr. Tan Soo Hock (chairman) presiding. Others present ‘*‘•10802 words
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Article576 1924-10-17 4 Am pat (Sumatra). —DO,078 lbs. Amalgamated.—27,oso lbs. Ankula.— 1,40 D lbs. A lor Gajah.—B,Boo lbs. Austrulasia. —8,000 lbs. Ayer Panas. —84,000 lbs. Alicnby.—l7,4oo lOh. Anglo Malay Rubber. —80,341 lbs. Broome (Selangor).—2s,47o lbs. Batu Tiga (Selangor).—-55,900 lbs. Bukit Kajang.—44,73o lbs. Bikam.—2o,4oo lbs. Bukit Timah. —12,480 lbs. Brunei United576 words
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Article213 1924-10-17 4 One of the hot known men in the rubber world, writing from London recently, says that anti-restrictionists who have been howling for some months past, because the price was low, may soon be howlng just as bard before many months pass, oecaure the price is too high.” Then213 words
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Article127 1924-10-17 4 We are officially informed that the Secretary of State has approved the recommendations for the establishment of i Rubber Research Institute for Malaya. V resolution in favour of the scheme will So moved at the next meeting of the federal Council, and the necessary lonisation to incorporate127 words
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RUBBER SHARE PRICES.
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362 1924-10-17 4 Stock p ar Exchange Value. Company. Prices. VI Anglo-Malay 20(0 il Ayer Kuning 31/3 tl bakap Plain ns 10' il Banteng 25/ 1*1 Batu Caves £1 Batu Kawnn 18/9 il Batu Tiga 3*V 2' Bertam Consol. 3/9 il Bidor 27/6 il Bikam 2/1 Vs362 words
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823 1924-10-17 4 Capital Issue Paid l p Vaiue Dividends ('losing Prices. 312,5»>0 i 4 p.o. for year 29-2-24 Kvatt 160,000 nil for year 30-9-23 AloV C« iff ft V 20 1,30 1,15 1-tt 727 901 2 15 »,.e year 31.1-94 a T aja 1 L10 O.i)0823 words
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