The Straits Budget, 20 November 1925
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1925-11-20 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED EIGHTY YEARS.] No. 3,536 Singapore, Friday, November 20, 1925 Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.28 words
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Article315 1925-11-20 1 LEADERS Tage IVeps at the Future I] Self-Supporting: Empire 3 Linkers and Their Business 3-4 Insular America 4 The Ways of the Heaven-Born 4-5 Submarines 5 Telegrams, Reuter and Special Covering Past Week’s News 17-20 Pictures— Personalia 13 Armistice Day Events in Malaya 14 Poppy Day in Malaya 1(3315 words
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Article3241 1925-11-20 1 The Chief Justice declares a vacation of 'he Supreme Court from Monday, Deceinr 21 to Saturday, January 9 inclusive. Ihe Registries will be open during this I**riod at the usual hours except upon Sundays, Christinas Day and tv,o days *iUr and New Year's Day. The Rev. W.3,241 words
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Article58 1925-11-20 2 Not only the sugar crop in East Java, but also tne tea crop in West Java is in grave danger owing to the excessive heat. At the best, the plantations count on a crop of 70 per cent., but in many places it is already certain58 words
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Article50 1925-11-20 2 lI.E. the Governor will present the M.B.E. decoration to Mr. F. C. Sands, Commissioner for Malaya, at Government House on Saturday, December 5, at 4.30 p.m. At the same time the Sims Shield and other trophies won by the different troops during 1925 will also Ik.* distributed.50 words
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Article66 1925-11-20 2 The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council resumed its sittings on October 20, when a list of 27 appeals was to be proceeded with, which compares with a list of 39 for the corresponding period of last year. To the present list India contributes 1(5 appeals, Canada66 words
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Article63 1925-11-20 2 A wire received from Ipoh on Saturday says :—Lieut.-Colonel Morgan and the 2-20th Burma Regiment were given a most enthusiastic farewell at Taiping today on entraining for Prai, where they board the Klephanta for Maymo. The regiment won the Malayan Athletic Championship and often fielded the63 words
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Article106 1925-11-20 2 When the Great War was on the Military authorities at Fort Canning found it necessary to engage, and send from Singapore, to the war zone several Malay motor car drivers, and most of them were sent to German East Africa. On the morning of Armistice Day. after thi106 words
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Article122 1925-11-20 2 We are asked to state that at the last ■oting of the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board, the application of the Girl Guide companies of Kuala Lumpur for the free use of the Town Hall on the occasion of the l abaret Show to be given on their122 words
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Article113 1925-11-20 2 The Colonial Secretary informs us that a telepram has been received from the Secretary of State for the Colonies to the effect that His Majesty the King has been pleased to approve the appointment of Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard as Chief Justice, Jamaica, and that the lattet will113 words
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Article133 1925-11-20 2 Ihe Malay Mail is officially informed that, as a result of the departure of the Hon. Mr. C. W. C. Parr, C.M.G., 0.8. E.. nom f erak, on leave before taking his pension, the Hon. Mr. O. F. Stonor, £>ll. Proceed to Perak to act as British Resident133 words
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Article169 1925-11-20 2 Mr. (Vil Biron, or Mr. Tonimv Hiron as he is more aencrally knoi„ formerly of the P. and O. service is peeled to’revisit Singapore on his home after a trip to New Zealand \j‘. Biron’s acquaintance with the East d-iV' u‘v 18 v A u169 words
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Article181 1925-11-20 2 11 is Excellency and Lady Guillenianl er.tct tained tlu* following to lunch on Saturday, November 1 1 :—Hon. Mr. K. s Hose, C.M.G., Miss Hose, Monsieur Barry Chef lo Cabinet, Saigon, Cte. B. de Sivy M mtbeiiard, Mr. and Mrs. Zebrowski, Mr. and Mrs. P. 11. Barriere. House181 words
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Article220 1925-11-20 2 The directors of the kinta Tin Dredgi; c Ci.. Ltd., in their rcpoit f<>r the year emit: July 31. 1925 state that the balance sheet shows a loss of $33,385.37 after prowling 10 per cent depreciation on the value of the dredge. Two acres of land220 words
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Article231 1925-11-20 2 The Commandant of the new d ,l Burma Rifles is Lieut.-Colonel F. Burl and the other British Officers are Major E. E. Morris. Capt. C. D. Balding, t apt. M. Rutfell and Capt. R. I). Marsland. Mrs. Bi'rd, Mrs, Morris, Mrs. Balding and Mrs. Ruffel have also arrived.231 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article1142 1925-11-20 3 patience and tenacity.—-Straits Times, November Iff. If only it were possible to govern by after iiinner speeches, how gladly we should hail Sir Laurence Guillemard as the aptost of all our Governors. His >pttvh at the Ex-Service dinner, neatly conreiv.d and admirably delivered, will suffice topatience and tenacity.—-Straits Times, November Iff. - 1,142 words
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Article1059 1925-11-20 3 the problem we have to face.—Straits Times, November 14. We have had several letters recently drawing our attention to the SelfSupporting Empire League, a new organisation to which Mr. Aniery, Secretary of State for the Colonics, has given his blessing, dhe idea is sound. Each member pledges himselfthe problem we have to face.—Straits Times, November 14. - 1,059 words
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Article1181 1925-11-20 3 BROKERS THEIR BUSINESS. .Straits Time?, N'»vimiM*r If’,. We received the other day a copy of the report made by the Hongkong Stocks and Shares Commission, over which Sir Claud Severn, Colonial Secretary of that (>i lon.v presided. It is an interesting document and sets one thinking. W'e do not in.Straits Time?, N'»vimiM*r If’,. - 1,181 words
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Article1093 1925-11-20 4 tfuaivjinjr tlu-m.- Straits Tinu's, NovomU-r i I There reached us recently a reprint of an article under the title Insular America.” It appeared originally in Th» Yale Review, and was reprinted for the Navy League of the I'nited States, a body for which the author of the paper,tfuaivjinjr tlu-m.- Straits Tinu's, NovomU-r i I • - 1,093 words
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Article1098 1925-11-20 4 —Straits Times. November 18. There is a warm place in our heart for marly all who come under the designation Heaven-Born. We meet them occasionally when they are unmindful of their exalted origin and find them quite pleasantly human. We have done business—not Government—Straits Times. November 18. - 1,098 words
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Article1063 1925-11-20 5 Straits Times, November I'd. Every country which has employed submarines has bad some ghastly experiences with them, and one does not marvel that after such a tragedy as that i f Ml there should bo an outcry against ‘hi* type <*t vessel. Nevertheless it seems to us a foolishStraits Times, November I'd. - 1,063 words
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Article110 1925-11-20 5 November 11, 192.". (The Spirit of To-day speaks) On phantom wings the swift years fly Oh rest you still Song-birds, not missiles, cleave the sky Seeking no ill Dawn follows sunset shine, the rain The vernal woodbine scents each lane Ami yesterdays come not agfcin Surely you110 words
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334 1925-11-20 5 To the Editor of the Straits Time*. Sir,—Public opinion and the publicpress seem to have concerned themselves with one aspect only of the tactics employed in changing the constitution oi the F..M.S. A good deal has been said and written about the muzzle imposed on334 words
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216 1925-11-20 5 Dr. 1). R. Hennessey, Medical Officer at the General Hospital, died suddenly under anaesthetic in hospital on .Monday. The funeral took place on Tuesday at Bidadari Cemetery. Amongst those present were the H< n. Mr. E. S. Hose (Colonial216 words
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Article155 1925-11-20 5 Not many visitors to Wembley, says the Times weekly issue, can have misserj the statue of Sir Stamford Raffles, the founder of Singapore, which stands in the forecourt of tie* Malaya Pavilion. It is to he hoped that a proportion of those who have noticed it have155 words
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230 1925-11-20 5 A communique received from th« Colonial Secretary reads as follows It is notified for general information that Mr. Justice II. H. J. (Jompertz, Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court, Hongkong, has been appointed < fiiff Justice, Federated Malay States, in succession to230 words
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572 1925-11-20 5 M. Louis Strauss <2 years of age, pass'd through Singapore on November 12. He is a remarkable man, for at the great age lie has reached he can still read without glasses, •and his hearing is as acute •s572 words
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4872 1925-11-20 6 A marine enquiry regarding the collision between th«* Burns, l*i»i 1]> steamer Mnreha ami the Anglo-Saxon Petroleum Company's tanker unis in the Singapore Rums .in October 21 opened m the J >istrict Court on Tuesday. The President of4,872 words
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203 1925-11-20 7 AN INFANTS APPEAL. Judgment Against Chinese Partner Disputed. An appeal was heard by the Court of Appeal, comprising Mr. Justice Brown, Mr. Justice Acton, and Mr. Justice Deane, or. W ednesday against a judgment of the acting Chief Justice in a case in which Chop Chin Bee successfully sued ('hop203 words
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Article192 1925-11-20 7 Th<* Chinese friends of Sir Claud Severn, K.8.K.. C.M.G., LL.D., M.A., who lias left Hongkong for home, gave a reeeptit n in his honour at the Yhinese Merchants’ Ciub, Hongkong, on November 5. The function was largely attended by Europeans and Chinese, ILK. the Governor (Mr.192 words
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1076 1925-11-20 7 A preliminary enquiry was commenced in t he Third Police Court on Wcdiie: <l:i\, into ehaiges against Mr. R. A. Ferguson of causing grievous hurt, assaulting a police constable in the execution of his duty, and failing to stop after an aciddent.1,076 words
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Article384 1925-11-20 7 The following a full list of the wreaths placed on the Cenotaph, «n Armistice Day Sir Laurence and La !y (iuilleniard, the Officer Commanding and Ihe Troops of the Malava Command, ('apt. P. IL Stev ens, ll.N„ Kx-Service Association, Mr. Alma linker, C.8.H., (thr Federated Malay384 words
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Article216 1925-11-20 7 The following appointments are notirte*l in. the F.M.S. Jovernment (ia/.ettr Mr. I). H. Arnot and Mr. C. I.. Pirant to be Assistant Conservators of Forests, I'<*m•1 I )epart mt-iit, K.M.S. and S S., Mr. •J. Id. Riley to he a Chief Inspector of Poliee. F.M.S., Mr. A.216 words
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1199 1925-11-20 8 The Quaints took th** theatre by storm some ton years ago and established revue on a sound footing in Singapore. Since then many entertainments of a similar character have been presented by local amateurs, whose efforts have invariably been received1,199 words
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Article442 1925-11-20 8 Action taken at a meeting of Committee No. held on November 12, included the following Decided that a width of To feet should Im* laid down for katnng Road. Approved issue of notices under Section H)'» on the frontagers of Kirk Terrace for the repair of that road.442 words
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704 1925-11-20 8 (Officially Communicated.) The Malay party left Birkenhead by the At reus at noon on October 10, and were seen off by Messrs H. C. Robinson, 1.. 1). (iammans and A. Caldecott. Three days previously they had entertained the senior704 words
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Article129 1925-11-20 8 Tho Municipal health statement for the week ending November 7 gives the total number ot deaths as 214, representing a (hath late of 28.07 per mille per annum compared with <52.9.'{ in the preceding week and with 27.84 in th(* corresponding week of last year. '1 he129 words
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360 1925-11-20 8 The sinking of a twakow, loaded u ,.i worth of popper in tile harbour at Singapore three years ago, was X subject of close questioning by the <wr. Assignee (Mr. Column) in theßmikruntov Court on Friday, when Tan \h formerly the owner360 words
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196 1925-11-20 8 The death- of a Japanese visitor and a Chinese child, who were knocked down and killed by a lorry at the junction of Havelock Road and New Bridge Road on November 11, were investigated by the coroner (Mr. F. G. Bourne) on196 words
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209 1925-11-20 8 STRAITS CURRENCY. Description of the New Design 10 Note. Toward? the end of this month the S. < urrency Commissioner? will issue a ■>l'* note of an entirely new design. The new note is printed on white paper and iabout three-quarter? of the size of tin existing $lO note. The209 words
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899 1925-11-20 9 l'h»* sentence of three months* simple i.-un.wcn! passed by the acting Chief >{ i, 0 (Mr. Justice Sproule) cn the well-! „n\n In.iiaa merchant, M. II. Anguilla, irregularities in ci nneetion with his; ‘ankruptcy, vvas the subject of an appeal j in li.e899 words
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795 1925-11-20 9 Appeals from Mr. Justice Deane’s deci si. n, were heard in the Court of Appeal, which opened on Tuesday. At the outset, the acting Chief Justice (lion. Mr. Justice I*. J. Sproule), remarked that tin* bar would In* glad to know that795 words
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819 1925-11-20 9 1 he nil.th report »T the directors of Tebak Tin Fields, Ltd., says 1 he manager reports on the working of the* Miiu* during tnc period, as follows:--Mining operations (alluvial) have been carried on by tributcis at the following Wiiter.iKds: Sungei819 words
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211 1925-11-20 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh. November I*2. The break in the continuous spell of wet weather enabled the public t» celubi*:ite Armistice Day ceremonial. An pp'-il was made :<< many thousands in Ip h and a special Church of Kngluud sen211 words
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313 1925-11-20 9 Arrangements have been made whereby the public will have the opportunity «.f hearing at the Theatre on Tuesday, November 21, J. Hilewski (violin) and Peon Jongcn (piano), who are players of considerable reputation throughout tin world. The f, riner, like most great exponents313 words
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Article281 1925-11-20 9 Our Kuala l.umpur nine p indent n ritinv, .\esterday s;rv —A polin' warning was issued at noon to-day to tin* elled that the KktJi.tr River had ii cm above the (haul danger point and merchants whose premises aie in danyer of Hooding are hurriedly reinoviiu' their toehs281 words
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1754 1925-11-20 10 (From Oar Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, NovemU*r 11. The tirst. day of the Selangor Turf (luh’s extra meeting. arranged tor Armistice Day and next Saturday, was held to-day. The weather was excellent, the going good. and the attendance tair. 'Ill*, biggest dividend for1,754 words
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402 1925-11-20 10 '1 hi* twelfth annual general meeting of 1 lit l Rer.or.g Tin Dredging Company, Limitkl, was hclii on October It* at the registered ollice, .*>, Whittington-avonue, K.C. Major C. L». Lawson, O.ILE. (chairman of the company l, presided, and in movir.it the402 words
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874 1925-11-20 10 The following report is officially supplied: ’i lie seventh annual general meeting ~f the Hitam Tin, Ltd., was held at Ji) R a t Street, I poll on November at 3 p. m Present: —Messrs T. A. Powell (in the chair),874 words
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179 1925-11-20 11 Comparative statement of the total value of Foreign Merchandise exlM J *4 in ami Tu2s ,mP rted Hnd cx P ortcd and from British Malaya during IMPORTS. EXPORTS. Increa,e Increase or or 1924 11)25 Decrease 1924 1926 Decrease (in179 words
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Article1225 1925-11-20 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, November 7. An interesting case has just been decided by the International Court. H.K. Phya Nondisen sued the Chartered Bank for Tes. 50,000, being the amount ot deposit account with the bank, which the latter would not hand over to him on1,225 words
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572 1925-11-20 11 tin No\cmhcr 12, saw tile iinnUr-omi ■<! the sixth Singapore Assizes when Mr. Justice Deane sentenced Loh Yok, a Chinese hired ear driver, to 12 months rigorous imp, is ,ament for causing death o.v a negligi nt act. It appears that the572 words
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148 1925-11-20 11 The sad death of a Chinese schoolboy, a junior member of the Y.M.C.A., at the* Association’s swimming-pool on Fort Canning hill on the loth instant, is to be tile subject of a coroner’s enquiry. Tlie boy, who was a good swimmer, was148 words
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98 1925-11-20 11 The funeral of the Chinese detective who was shot dead by secret society men in Banda Street last week took place on Saturday afternoon. The whole staff of the detective station were present, including Mr. Dickenson. A.S.P., Mr. Oakshott, A.S.P., Mr. Kennv98 words
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770 1925-11-20 11 1 In* Actiii;; Chief Justice (Mr. in. tic-- Spioule), sitting in the Supreme 1 j*ui tmi Xi.v. iJ, i.• t‘u itu tri ant probate I tif* will ut S.viml hin Ahduli'iiftah Hadji •Hila, ;i wealthy .and owner, who died ia •ft ly,770 words
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127 1925-11-20 11 A di ■'l1■ petite m came before tlx* art* iny < Ini f hi tire (Mi. Justice Spioulr), ti fix' Supreme ('unit on Finlay, in which Ixith parties were Straits-boru 'fiinc e Roman ('at holies. Lucia l.ee Kim Noy, v. h >127 words
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927 1925-11-20 12 The fellow. ng letter has boon sent to (bivinimont on the subject of the scheme for dealing with venereal diseases in .Singapore. The hon. the Colonial Secretary. Sir, I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of August 21 which has927 words
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464 1925-11-20 12 Minutes of committee meeting held on November 0, in the Singapore Exchange Room at ;> p.m. :—Present Mr. A. P. Robinson (President), Mr. J. G. Campbell (vice-president), Dr. M. J. Rattray, Hon. Mr. C. Everitt, Messrs. I). Santry, H. T. White, E.464 words
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Article92 1925-11-20 12 In St. Andrew's Cathedral on Sunday evening, Archdeacon Swindell made reference from the pulpit, to prayers contain'd in the prayer book, which he claimed, were of such an ambitious character as to lead to the hope that if the prayer >ook were revised, these would92 words
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Article65 1925-11-20 12 [The Straits Times is not responsible for he opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents should bear in mind that letters must be short and to the point. Long .mbling epistles are liable to be rejected or ruthlessly cut down. Correspondents must enclose their names, not necessarily for publication but as65 words
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Article144 1925-11-20 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —In his speech at Brighton on October 8 the Prime Minister made an appeal to the country to buy British Empire Goods. Sir Philip CunlilFe-Lister, the President of the Board of Trade, favours the idea of British shopping weeks144 words
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Article216 1925-11-20 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —The annual report just issued by the directors of Kinta Tin Dredging Co. Ltd. is certainly a disappointing one, in that a loss of over $33,000 is shown in the balance sheet which accompanies the report, instead of a216 words
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Article82 1925-11-20 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Malacca’s needs are Firstly.—“ One-way traffic in its principal and narrow streets, Secondly.—Duplication of the congested telephone trunk line between Malacca and Kuala Lumpur and Thirdly.—A campaign against the hordes of mosquitoes for which Malacca is justly notorious. If our C.P.O.82 words
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Article71 1925-11-20 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —As it is customary with all the B.I. boats which come from Madras every fortnight, carrying the mails from India with the mails from Europe, one is at a loss to find the reason why the Indian letters were71 words
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Article118 1925-11-20 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Efforts have been made by the Singapore Automobile Club and the Straits Settlements Association to obtain the consent of Government for the setting aside of certain lots on the Teluk Ayer Reclamation for use as a temporary public118 words
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424 1925-11-20 12 In the Bankruptcy Court on Fiidv before Mr. Justice Deane, the Official Assignee (Mr. K. K. Colman) for the annulment of a receiving or der made against the Chop Shanghai Eating House on the ground that it was an il|, k gal424 words
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298 1925-11-20 12 The British postal authorities have introduced an important innovation in the parcels post service. Formerly, the maximum weight of parcels accepted in the United Kingdom for postage to Singapore was 11 lbs., but the limit has now been doubled, and parcels up to 22298 words
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Article, Illustration72 1925-11-20 13 An At Home watt riven at IlishopOn the 12th in~t. in ht.tH.ur nf Ihr 11. n. Mr. K. S. M liosr who lea vi* lor home !o-da\. M. |.o;;ls Slrauss, aged >2. "ho passed through Singapore last wee H. K. Alexandre Yarenne, new (Jove r.or-Coni nil ol Indochina. The72 words
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Article, Illustration151 1925-11-20 14 The seventh anniversary «f the Armistice was litiintcly cnmmemorated throughout Malaya on November 11, religit.ua services and ex-service celebra. o’clock service at St. Andrew's t'athed-al uere very largely attended. Armistice Hay was observed in Kuala l.umpur with a service at the War Memorial at 7I'hoto.s by !■' J TrciiSl'in; Itiii>!<r, h\ l\in;‘ I' h'li.rlit - 151 words
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Article, Illustration32 1925-11-20 16 l’opp\ (iirls at Littles.** Singapore. I’oppx Sellers, Kuala Lumpur. Indian and Ceylonese ladies sell Poppies at the Cenotaph. 0 I s Sf Misses (ileeson and (.ilman with Poppies./ ’ • 0 I s ' / Sf - 32 words
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PAST WEEK’S IMPERIAL AND GENERAL NEWS Contained in Reuter and Special Telegrams.
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1583 1925-11-20 17 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, November 12. The Admiralty announces that submarine Ml, during exercises this morning, was seen to dive 15 miles south of Start Point and has not been seen since. Every effort is being made to[REUTER TELEGRAM.] - 1,583 words
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Article258 1925-11-20 17 Serious Incident in Jugo Slavia. London, November 12. Both Belgrade and Rome messages show that, in consequence of Italian Fascists in Trieste on November 5 attacking and damaging the Italian Slovene newspaper offices and the houses of Italians, there were serious anti-Italian outbreaks by students at Zagreb, Spalato,258 words
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Article116 1925-11-20 17 Government Restrictions to Do Withdrawn. London, November 13. Subject to shareholders agreeing to a scheme of reconstruction of the concern, Government’s interest in the British Dyestuffs Corporation will shortly lapse. The Corporation was formed in wartime to manufacture dyestuffs and replace the lost German supplies. The Govern nient116 words
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Article35 1925-11-20 17 London, November 12. Corinth, U.S.A. File has practical!* destroyed the plant of the Corinth Com press Company, the damage being estimated at a million dollars. Nine thou sand bales of cotton were burnt.35 words
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471 1925-11-20 17 Franchise Rights. London, November 1.5. Sinithlicld, Orange Free State General Hi rtzug, in a speech, outlined the Government’s native programme. In the first place they will provide natives with the additional land promised under the Act of lbL’5 secondly, the native must be471 words
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Article89 1925-11-20 17 London, November 12. Trenton, Now .J«*i s<*y Several were killed and injured in the I'lninsboro train from Pennsylvania wliieli crashed into the rear of the southern train, telescoping the two iear coaches. London, November 12. Up to the present, II bodies have been removed and other bodies89 words
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Article98 1925-11-20 17 London, November I Moscow: Mr. Karakhan, the Soviet envoy to China, has left lor Peking with the concession agreement for the Lena goldfields which was provisionally concluded in Apiil la t between the President of the supreme concessions committee and Mr. Walter Lyman Brown and Major Lrcderit98 words
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287 1925-11-20 18 British Labour Party Finds Fault. London, November 17. Merlin The Cabinet this morning authorised Dr. Strosemann to diaft Li 11 s to give elFoct to the Locarno treaties. The bills will be submitted for the approval of the Federal Premiers on Thursday and287 words
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931 1925-11-20 18 Parliamentary Discussion Favourable. London, November 18. The* Lo«amo debate was opened before a crowded attendance in the House of Commons. Mr. Chamberlain, who was warmly cheered, moved the approval of the ratification of the Locarno Treaty. He regretted that the Opposition had notified an amendment,931 words
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Article119 1925-11-20 18 Gaining the Upper Hand At Kwantung. London, November Id. Peking Official messages from South China indicate that the Reds are steadily gaining the upper hand in Kwantung. They have driven the anti-Reds from Kwantung and are nreparing to enter I* ukien. General Teng Pen Yin, the Tupan119 words
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Article60 1925-11-20 18 London, November 12. Nc.v York The President and Cabinet li;.\c ratified the agreement between Mexi- a d the International Committee of Laid ms, headed by Mr. Lamont, for re- um l bui the payment on January lof Alexi o’s external debt of $500,000,000. LimN the agreement the .national60 words
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Article347 1925-11-20 18 Evidence of the Moscow Subsidies. London, November 10. Th*‘ trial of the 12 Communists recently arrested on a charge of seditious conspiracy was opened at the Old Bailey this morning. There were two women jurors. All the defendants pleaded not guilty. The Attorney-General, in opening the case, said the347 words
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Article73 1925-11-20 18 London, November 12. Pali.- Captain Arthur, Hari Singh’s former A.D.C., who has been imprisoned since the n torious Robinson case, has been sentenced by the Correctional Court to I.J months’ imprisonment and 500 francs fine on a charge of receiving funds through misdemeanour. He has already served73 words
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Article85 1925-11-20 18 London, November 17. Tie decision of the Admiralty to reduce tnc «'Ccond I’iuiser Squadron attached to the Atlantic Fleet by the withdrawal of a cruiser has been carried out by the transfer of H.M.S. Calliope to the Nore Reserve Fleet. The Calliope will assist the light cruder85 words
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Article89 1925-11-20 18 London, November IT. Wiin.-unsbmir, Wisconsin The Yerks bsenatory has announced the discovery of a new comet in the constellathc Hu ,V tin brightly visible tinough a small telescope. We have been unable to trace the constebation of the Hunting Dog and presume the telegram refers to a comet89 words
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Article59 1925-11-20 18 London, November Id. Alan Cohham has departed from Crov--1 (ii his trans-African flight to Cape rWn on a de Havilland 50, the same in whKh he recently went to Rangoon with ll B»ancker. The machine is reconditioned and fitted with a 1185 Arm-strong-Siddeley Jaguar engine. Cobham’s companions are a59 words
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Article464 1925-11-20 18 General Sarrail on Damascus Bombardment. London, November 12 I’aris The British Government lv, invited Senator Henry de Jouvenel th new High Commissioner to Syria 1 le London to discuss with Mr. ChambirUh and Mr. Amery the situation in the Fast as it affects the British and Freni*464 words
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Article122 1925-11-20 18 Shortening of Working Hours Proposed. London, November 1 On' hundred and fifty thousand ep cl,i tives will be atTccted by the decision cf the t otton shoit time organisation committee, who, at a meeting in Manchester recommend a reduction of the working hours in the American yarn122 words
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Article83 1925-11-20 18 London, November 1< S('aim: The Government have issued a warning that will forcibly prevent tm meeting at Parliament House or elsewhere of the Deputies who intended hold a meeting of Parliament out>ul Parliament building on November 21. The communique warns the Depoty that they ceased to have any83 words
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281 1925-11-20 19 Hi «r .Majority for Mr. Bruce Recorded. London, November 14. Melbourne A record poll is assured it to-day’s elicii»m owing to compulsory .oting. Mr. Bruce's final appeal to the electors, particularly to women, declares that the •paramount issue is the maintenance of •ie supremacy of281 words
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Article250 1925-11-20 19 British Attitude on Tariff Question. London, November 12. Shanghai It is reported that the chief •f the executive, Tuan Chi Jui. i> virtually a prisoner in the hands of Feng Yuh Siang, who is generally believed to have letinitely broken with Chan Tso Lin. London, November 12. Peking250 words
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Article41 1925-11-20 19 London, November 14. The Hague The Cabinet have resigned. The Premier said there was no constitutional or parliamentary conllid between the Cabinet and the Second Chamber, but the step was necessary owing to the resignation of the Catholic Ministers.41 words
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Article20 1925-11-20 19 London, November IS. Amsterdam A naval -oaplano has crashed near Holder, the pilot and observer being killed.20 words
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Article563 1925-11-20 19 Socialists Not Opposing M. Painleve. i London, Novemhi r 12. Paris Responding to Socialist presI sure, M. Painleve modified his financial I proposals by including the compulsory conversion bonds maturing in Deccmhei and requiting companies to hand over n Promissory note equal to lo per cent of their563 words
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Article88 1925-11-20 19 London, November 12. Littleton, Colorado: The “right to kill” was brought prominently into attention at the trial of Dr. Blazer for murdering’ his invalid daughter. Dr. Blazer claimed justification since his daughter was an imbecile entirely dependent upon his personal care, lie was bec ,ming aged88 words
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Article36 1925-11-20 19 London, November Id. The late Mr. John B< Irving, ex member of the Hongkong 's\ lativ.* Council, left unsettled personal £270,0f»0 in addition to con-dderaCe n estate and settled propel iy.36 words
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Article419 1925-11-20 19 Commander Kenworthy And Farewell. London, Novembci 12. Moscow M. Karakhan goes to Poking on the :10th in*t. to resume his post. London, November 12. Moscow A mercantile marine commission is leaving Russia on November 20 to purchase 50 vessels of a medium tonnage for service in the Black419 words
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Article103 1925-11-20 19 London, November Id. Luxor: The last doubts on tin* oontmts of the sarcophagus were dissipated when Tutankhamen's mummy was taken out. The wrappings of the body wen h.und to he covered with gold, with golden stars on the heart and lungs. A large golden dagger accompanied the body. London,103 words
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Article56 1925-11-20 19 London, November l. r >. Cairo The three British airmen. Squadron Leader Coiiingham and Might Limits. Kowley and Pages, who started from llelnuan on October 27, on three DIIDA machines on a flight, to Nigeria, have arrived at fleneina on their return from Kano. London, November 1.7. FI56 words
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Article53 1925-11-20 19 London, November 10. Parliament has reopened without cere mony t complete the business lx'gun in F< iruary. Questions as regards Govern iim it's policy will he more prominent ban legislation durir.g the five weeks’ ittjng- to hrbtnms. There was a large ml animated gathering in the lb use53 words
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Article331 1925-11-20 19 Several Well Known (ieneraVs Arrested. London, November 11?. Perpignan A mes.-aire from Pana-Iona staft*s that tin* dishandimnt. of two impoitant. atalopian ass nations lias been ordered. flu* police an* seeking the «x(tuvornor of Barcelona, Portcia, who is a pi eminent I* r< cma on. (ii-ia'i ai Lopezoshow, who331 words
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Article185 1925-11-20 19 London, November 14. I -i'is Ihr (on Terence of \mhassudor* n.i> decided that the evacuation of the uj(>' nr /.line will fiejjia on Heccmher I. It also derided upon a n«T:tl initigation of Ihe occupation of the Rhineland m the shape of effecting a restriction of the occupyiny;185 words
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Article102 1925-11-20 19 I.ondort. N..\• i her 10. Laris I lie Higher ouri las reviewed toe sentences of the Corn* ..sal Court on the of the Hamcjc IriiJu t nello de bine. It <|ua>hed the ri!i uc** of six months’ imprisonment i jVmotte, l»ut confirmed hi line of .‘I.OfM t f,.,t,102 words
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Article49 1925-11-20 19 1 .ondoii, N mher Id. .S-dia Mad.inrofL M'ly-e- <T Soda and a on of tiie r\ Mulyati .r: *;»*i* in London, wa a -ae inated C e m mini? by an e\ Min.Tipa! cmpe-ue whm he had dir mi d. His a-s.i i conuritted suit-bio t/n the spot.49 words
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Article311 1925-11-20 20 Terms of the Agreement Stated. London, November 12. Washington Agreement has been reached on the funding of the Italian debt to America. London, November 12. It is understood that the Italian Commissioners agreed to the payment of b,U()0,(K)0 annually during the first five years, increasing it yearly311 words
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Article122 1925-11-20 20 London, November 17. In the House of Commons, Mr. Churchill .viid that in* had received a letter from M. (Jailaux during tiie recess intimating ins acceptance of the principle of the arrangement t discharge the French debt by nnnutr.c* of 12 1 u millions over iti years,122 words
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Article96 1925-11-20 20 London, November 14. The Anglo-Persian Oil Company deny the Morning Post’s report, and explain that negotiations concerning American participation in the Turkish Petroleum Company have not yet been concluded. It appears that the announcement last -March of the Standard Oil Company’? participation in the company only referred96 words
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Article74 1925-11-20 20 London, November 13. Paris After a prolonged trial, in which sensation followed sensation, the Royalist louder, M. Leon hamlet, has been sentenced to a line of 1,500 francs and five months’ impri-Minmcnt for libelling a taxidriver, in whose cab bis son, Philippe, committed suicide two years ago.74 words
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Article29 1925-11-20 20 London, November 14. Melbourr ,l F ip are sai'iutr without r of bourne, Sydnev ar.d other port**, alt hough the ~av;L-n ofli Jails a<«» still ah iking.29 words
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Article244 1925-11-20 20 Exciting Rescue of Many Passengers. London, November 1*. New York The coasting steamer Lii!U|H\ cn route to .Jacksonville with 200 passengers, is afire and is endeavouring to reach Delaware breakwater. Numerous vessels have gone to her assistance. It is stated that the flames are visible from Atlantic244 words
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Article54 1925-11-20 20 London, November 18. Moscow M. Zuriupa, viee-President of the Council of the Peoples’ Commissulies, has been appointed head of the new Commissariat of External and Internal Trade, which unifies the hitherto separate Commissariats of Foreign am! Internal Trade, of which the respective ex-Commissaries, M. Krassin and M. Scheinman,54 words
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Article68 1925-11-20 20 London, November 18. New York: Conferences are being held between American bankers and the Italian Debt Ci mniission to prepare the way for the flotation of a $50,000,000 loan to Italy in the ei urse of the next week or two. Morgan’s, who have already advanced another68 words
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Article74 1925-11-20 20 London, November 10. The Derby winner, Manna, has been turned into a limited liability company with a capital of 20,000 11 shares, mostly held by Mr. H. E. Morriss and his wife, to be called the BnnsteaU Manor Stud Company. It was originally intended to lloat all of74 words
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Article65 1925-11-20 20 Paris, November 18. For the first ten months of 1925, the French imports exceeded 33,000 million francs and 30 million tons, indicating an increase of 1,400 million francs and a reduction of seven million tons, compared with the same period of last year. The exports exceeded 30,000 million65 words
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Article61 1925-11-20 20 London, November 18. In the House of Commons at question time, Mr. Bridgemnn said that the total expenditure on the Singapore base up to the present was £117,000. No definite money was offered by other parts of the Empire, except £250,000 from Hongkong, which was being drawn61 words
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Article61 1925-11-20 20 London November 18. On the resumption of the trial of the 12 Communists at the Old Bailey, the ease for the prosecution was closed. Sir Henry Slessor opened the defence and submitted that the documents or extracts from defendants' newspapers ci.ed by the prosecution did not constitute61 words
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Article505 1925-11-20 20 Obituary. London, November 17. The death has occurred of Brigadier. Ccneial Ronald Man* Johnston, who served with the Shanghai Volunteer Corps in 11)20. Nine Lives Lost. London, November 17. Halifax Nine of the crew of the American coast-guard vessel, Morill, were drowned near Shelburne owing to a505 words
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295 1925-11-20 20 (From Our Own Correspondent.! Bangkok, November His Majesty the King of Siam again been ill, following the ceremonies in connection with the anniversary of j,;. accession to the Throne. He became ill on Wednesday, but 1, condition is now declared295 words
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79 1925-11-20 20 Aneta’s Service. Batavia, November IS. A Ford bus, running between Siborong B< lung and Baiigo, near Tuba l«»ke, Dili, with 20 pa'sengeis, crashed into a valley 80 metres below the level of the road. The driver and his assistant managed to( Aneta’s Service. ) - 79 words
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111 1925-11-20 20 (Aneta’s Service.) Batavia, November l‘d. It is estimated that the total export* for 1!‘25 from the East Coast of Sumatra will be of the value of U5O million guilders, against 250 million guilders during the boom year of 1020. The imports(Aneta’s Service.) - 111 words
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Article111 1925-11-20 20 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, November 12. Last night’s ex-Serviccmcn’s dinner n_ celebration of the seventh anniversary the Armistice was an unqualified success. Over two hundred were at dinner, and speeches were made by the Chairman, Lt.-Col J. I\ Swettenham. the Hon. the British Resident,111 words
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900 1925-11-20 21 Rarely, suppose, has railway rtiginoeung found a more striking setting j-,,r its triumphs. Page after page of the history of India has been written in the khyber Pass, it is the great northern irate of India and is one of the famous900 words
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651 1925-11-20 21 b isherfolk are nearly as superstitious us sailormen, and many are the strange customs, here and there about the world, by which they seek to avert danger and propitiate fortune, writes Mr. Bassett Digby, F.R.G.S., in T. P’s. and Cassell’s Weekly. Scottish fishermen651 words
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Article97 1925-11-20 21 We are informed that at about <.30 on Tuesday morning a male Chinese was seen floating in the water off St. James's, next to the P. and wharf, apparently drowned. Mr. G. D. McKeller, of United Engineers, at great risk entered the water and brought the man97 words
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268 1925-11-20 21 The will tf Lim Yam Neo, a wealthy C hinese lady who died in 181 M, occupied the attention of Mr. Justice Brown, Justice Acton and Mr. Justice Deane in the Appeal Court on Tuesday. Ihe appellants, who appealed against a268 words
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127 1925-11-20 21 The Coroner (Mr. F. G. Bourne) held an inquest on Wednesday regarding the death of an aged Jewish lady who was fatally burned at her house in Wilkie Road some days ago. The deceased’s clothing caught alight when she lit a127 words
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159 1925-11-20 21 The suggestion that the deceased was riding at the tail of a lorry on a bicycle was made at an inquest held by the Coroner (Mr. F. G. Bourne) on Tuesday regarding the death of a Chinese boy who was knocked down and159 words
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Article159 1925-11-20 21 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, November 14. Gooi Ban Hock, whose motor car ran into a ricksha and ran over and killed tin fare, wa« committed to the Assizes on a charge rf causing death by a rash act. The dinner and dance at the E. and159 words
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140 1925-11-20 21 An Indian lady, resident in India, named Johoram Bee Bee, one of the two widows of Kavena Hadji Meydinsah (deceased), unsuccessfully appealed in the Singapore Court of Appeal, before Mr. Justice Brown, Mr. Justice Acton and Mr. Justice Deane, on Wednesday, against a140 words
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73 1925-11-20 21 When the Norwegian ship Sol Vihen arrived here from Canton on Tuesday, with deck passengers on board, it was found that her papers were not in order, and the passengers were not allowed to land. The vessel is now lying at the73 words
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52 1925-11-20 21 Two more hopper barges destined for dredging at the naval base site at Seletar ariived from home yesterday, towed hy the Dutch tug Lauwerzee. This makes a total of four barges and a dredger now at Singapore for work on the52 words
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Article610 1925-11-20 21 The following passengers are procwdini to F.uiope hy the Mantua which sailed at 6 im. to-day Mr. D. Russell, Mr. R. N. liar vey, Mr. (J. K. Bird. Mr. and Mrs. (J. S. Blandfoid, Mr. J. Mitchell. Mr. A. Turgoo##, Mr. I 1 C. Ford, Mrs. A. II. Rees,610 words
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Article1318 1925-11-20 22 Semi-Final Twice Postponed At Seremban. Afti*r spending two days at Seremban Singapore rugby players arrived back on-Monday, with tin* southern s mi-tinal of tne Malaya Cup still unplayed. On Saturday afternoon, when the game was to have been played, heavy rain came down at about four o’clock,1,318 words
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Article391 1925-11-20 22 Results of Principal Club Fixtures. London, October 31.—The following are the results of the principal rugby matches played to-day:— Cardiff (J, Aberavon 3. Abertillery 7, Cross Iveys 0. Hath .'5, f’ontypool fi. Bristol 15, Portsmouth U.S. 8. Coventry 21, St. Thomas’s H. 9. Edinburgh Acs. 0, Glasgow Acs.391 words
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Article550 1925-11-20 22 [Reuter Telegram.] Six Goals for Arsenal. [Reuter Telegram.] London, November 14. The following are the results of today’.'. English and Scottish League matches Division I. Arsenal (5, Bury 1. Aston V. 3, Huddersfield T. 0. Bolton W. 5, Manchester C. 1. Burnley 1, Sheffield U. 1. Leeds U.[Reuter Telegram.] - 550 words
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Article127 1925-11-20 22 [Reuter Telegram New South Wales Heat West Australia. [Reuter Telegram J London, November ic. Sydney :—New South Wales, xv so led (5.39 (Rtx‘k 151. Macartney n‘. Kippax 118) boat West Australia, wk’. eplied with 193 and 211. by an inning' and 235 runs. Lord n, November is. Adelaide South[Reuter Telegram ] - 127 words
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Article347 1925-11-20 22 Bangkok Defeated at Penang. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Per.ang, November 12. At hockey to-day Penang defeated Bangkok by two goals to one after a fast game. The visitors scored first through Butler. Cook equalised for Penang am) William.- scored the winning goal. Deadlock in Inter-State Matches. (From Our Ov.n347 words
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Article73 1925-11-20 22 Hoy VValley Loses Championship Fight. A telegram received at Singapore states that Boy Walley nut Thomas I’alacio, of Manila, in a fight of twelve 3-minute rounds for the flyweight championship of the Orient, and the Singapore boy lost on points. This is the second time that Boy Walley has73 words
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Article523 1925-11-20 23 [Reuter Telegram.] Professionals Match for 1‘200 Purse. [Reuter Telegram.] London, November 12. golf mnteh between Abe Mitchell t nd Archie Compston, for a purse of *•>00 and £100 a side, begun at St. George's Hill, Weybridge, over 3d holes: to-day, and a match under the same conditions will be[Reuter Telegram.] - 523 words
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Article922 1925-11-20 23 A Busy Week-End. (Contributed). The* Royal Singapore Yacht Club had a busy week-end trying to settle who should walk olF with the Saturday afternoon trophies so kindly presented by Mrs. C. F. F. Weame, but wind and tide decreed that .vet another race should be sailed to decide the922 words
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87 1925-11-20 23 The case in which three Chinese were charged with breaking into the premises if the Christmas Island Phosphate Company at Christmas Island, which was ad burned several days ago, concluded in the district Court on Tuesday. Court Inspector Stewart, said he was87 words
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Article270 1925-11-20 23 Kinta.— Mine 143.35 piculs, tribute 545.00 piculs. The* Secretary of Austral Malay Tin Lt<l., reports th<* following; outputs of its associated companies for the half month of November. lvampong Kaniunting Tin Dredging.— Hours run (two dredges) 531, cubic yards treated (two dredges) f»7,000, total piculs (two (1 red270 words
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Article174 1925-11-20 23 There was a large attendance when the following properties were offered and sold by auction by Estate and Trust Agencies Ltd. at their sale-room on November 9 :—999 years’ leashold land ami houses 51 Boat Quay and 29 Circular Road, area 2.850 sq. ft.,' and freehold land at174 words
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Article19 1925-11-20 23 IiKIN'S. At Kuala Lumpur, on November 1 J. 1025, lo Mr. and Mrs. R. Howard Reins, a daughter.19 words
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Article118 1925-11-20 23 NISISET OLQITIIOUN. <»n November 7. 1925, at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian hureh Kuala Lumpur, by the lt<*v. It. It. White horn, H.lh. William, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. K. M. Nishet. Levon, I’ifeshire llat* «f May hole), to Margaret Dorothy, «nl> daughter of the Uev. It. (J. Cnlquhoun, H.D.,118 words
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Article141 1925-11-20 23 Singapore, November 19. EXCHANGE. On London, Bank 4 iu/a 2/4 16/81 Demand 2/4 6/82 Private 3m. credits 2/4% On New York. Demand 56% Private pn d/s 68% On France, Bank T. T. 1,160 On India, Hank T. T. 154% On Hongkong, Hank d'd 3% p.r. prein. On141 words
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Article462 1925-11-20 23 Singapore, November 19. MINING. Iraue Val. Pd. Buyer* Seller* £1 £1 Asani Kumbang 64/- 55/- cd. 1 1 Batang Padaug O.sO 0.85 1 1 Hitnm Tin l.lTVa 1.52%cd* i* 1 £1 Idris Hydraulics 53/- 54/1 1 Julian Tin JM»5 0.08 10/-10/- Kampong 53/- 54/6 £1 £l Kamunting462 words
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Advertisement89 1925-11-20 23 NOTICE All communication* for both the Straits Time* and the Straits Bridget should be addressed to the Head Office, Cecil and Stanley Streets, Singapore, Straits Settlements. U<*» post, free price of the Straits Times to tiie United Kingdom and foreign countries is *34 a year. The post free priee of89 words
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Obituary56 1925-11-20 23 DEATHS < HAN’. On November 15, 1925, at his residence. 171 Hungu Huynh, Malacca, < him K<<k Cheok, at the age of lid. I.OH KON(J YEW. Mrs. I.oh Kong Yew, nee 10. llok Neo, mother of Mr. I,oh Kim Swi. of Malacca, expired at Kuala Lumpur, at the age of56 words
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Article107 1925-11-20 1 General— Page Singapore Otliciul Quotation- 1 Rubber Price Averages 1 London Rubb*r Stocks 1 The Singapore Auction 1 American Rubber Position 1 London Rubber Position 1 Rubber Smuggling 2 Local Rubber Auction P» October Rubber Returns IS Kedamaknl Rubber Weekly Share Market r Telegrams— Rubber Speculation I Rubber Deal107 words
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56 1925-11-20 1 Forward Contract ions s p S. Her Prices .Fan. Apr. tint* Liimi S’pori hoe. Mar. June Mor. h. it. 1:1 4 <» l.»?s l.»!7 t.r*7 l.lfi 11 Holiday, ifi Holiday. 17 4 »>’-• I ."5' i 1.73 1.65 l.fwU 1,4 4 3% 1.71 1 I56 words
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Article26 1925-11-20 1 The average price of rubber in Singapore and London during the current quarter to November 19 has been Singapore 165-07 cents London .^s.26 words
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Article31 1925-11-20 1 Messrs. Lewis and Peat’s cable received from their London office on Tuesday gave 4b 2 took down, making the total London rubber stocks at November 14, 4,504 tons.31 words
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Article148 1925-11-20 1 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 733rd auction, on November 12, 1925, when there was catalogued 1,022,04# lbs. or 456.27 tons offered 046,819 lbs. or 288.76 tons; sold F>54,975 lbs. or 238.83 tons. I*ondon 3s. llUd. Now York 99Vi cts. PRICES REALISED. Rilkl>ed Smoked148 words
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96 1925-11-20 1 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, November 17. Heavy buying from Now York, speculative buying here and the reduction of rubber slocks in London to 4.500 tons, are responsible for the rise of spot rubber in Mincir.tr Lane yesterday to 4s. »5d. per pound and[REUTER TELEGRAM.] - 96 words
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144 1925-11-20 1 Ancta’s Service. Batavia, November 18. Messrs. Harrisons and Croslield are reported to have sold the whole rubber production from a hundred estates, about .50,000,000 lbs. (13,393 tons), for delivery January-September 1920. The rate is 4s. per pound. [As the above does not come( Ancta’s Service. ) - 144 words
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65 1925-11-20 1 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, November 18. In the House of Commons, in reply to questions, Mr. Amery said he was* in constant touch with the Governments of Ceylon and Malaya regarding consideration of every aspect of the rubber restriction scheme, but he was of[REUTER TELEGRAM.] - 65 words
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Article133 1925-11-20 1 Mr. (t. H. M. Keulemans, local representative of the Crude Rubber and Foreign Produce Corporation, New York, as icceived a cable giving the following information United States Tons. Imports October 34,908 Jan. to Oct. 309,’268 Consumption October 29,046 to Oct. 332,316 Stocks on hand October 31 34,085133 words
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1068 1925-11-20 1 The fourteenth ordinary general meeting of the Sungei Dangar (Malay) Rubber Company. Ltd.. was held on October U at the registered office «*t* the company, 1-1, Great Tower Street. K.C., Mr. Eric Maefadyen (Chairman of the company> presiding. Mr. J. E. Ritchie,1,068 words
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Article236 1925-11-20 1 i 4Ve a re indebted to Messrs. Holgatc and Co. for a copy of the Rubber Trade Association of London month!;* statistics i»i vinji’ figures to end id September. For the nine months United Kingdom imports were 58,31)5 tons, which is about 10.000 tons more than for236 words
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1059 1925-11-20 2 The 6fu»enth ordinary geneiul meeting of the North Labis (Johore) Rubber and Product* Co., Ltd., was hold on October 1-1 at the registered office, 1-1 Great Tower Street, E.C., Mr. H. Eric Miller (the chairman) presiding. Mr. Ernest Martin, F.C.I.S., the Repre>entativ«»1,059 words
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898 1925-11-20 2 The m-cord annual ordinary general meeting of the Luvvas (Sarawak) Rubber Estates. Lid., was held on October 9 at the office of the company, 4, Lloyd’savenue, Ktnchureh Street, E.C., Mr. T. Ovun (Chairman of the company) pre- d*ng. The898 words
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549 1925-11-20 2 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, November 13. On the 12th inst. the motor launch Kalai captured a prau with five Malays, off Tandjong Tohar piculs 24.52 rubber was found on board. On the 8th at *>.15 a.m., off Kuala Linggi, the Mina549 words
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380 1925-11-20 2 The (statutory meeting of the members of the Scrum Kubher Estates, Ltd., was M«l(l on October at the offices of the and 7, Kastcheap, K.C., Mr. Na-olas S. Kosanquat presiding. Ino representative of the Sccretarje* .'nd A trouts (Messrs. Francis |Vek380 words
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411 1925-11-20 2 o:™ 0 i'WZ ni,1 lin th«* Huloh i" U, f lM,r was held m, ftastchonp, K.C. Mr. K. Ii. Skinner (Chairman of the company t who presided, said The H.rvey on whirl, (he purchase was eomjdeled lesulted in the planted411 words
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318 1925-11-20 3 Messrs. Lewis and Boat report Singapore, November 13. The marked during the i«ist week has again been quiet but has risen steadily. The forwards have again been in good demand, and their discount on Spot has decreased considerably. 192(i ha- been in318 words
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666 1925-11-20 3 Presiding, on Oi l, her 15, at the annual i meeting ot Harrisons and I'rostield, Ltd., the Cnaiinian, Mr. H. Eric Miller, review* «*d the ba ai.ee-sluct, referring to the record profit shown and to the spirit of666 words
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432 1925-11-20 3 An extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the East Asiatic Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on October 14 at Winchester House, Oid Broad Street, E. to consider a resolution increasing the capital of the company to i’SOO.OOO by the creation of432 words
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717 1925-11-20 3 The seventeenth ordinary general meeting of Jong-Landor Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held*on October 21, at the registered offices of the company, 128, Lendenhall Street, E.C., Mr. U. K.'Magor (the f hairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen,—-The report anil accounts have717 words
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Article515 1925-11-20 3 Arras.—0 200 lhs. Amalgamated Malay.—.‘>8,570 lhs. Ampat (Sumatra).—45,000 lbs. Ankola.—8,319 lbs. Allonby.—23,280 lbs. Anglo Malay.—117.872 lbs. Bona we Estate.—5,730 lbs. Bukit Kajang.—74,303 lbs. Batu Tiga (Selangor).—85,000 lbs. Broome (Selangor).—89,090 lbs Bikam.—24,9,00 lbs. Bajoe Kidoel.—139.517 lbs. Batu Malang.—21,000 lbs. Bakap Plantations.—14.400 lbs. Benar (Selangor).—13,645 lbs. Baling Rubber.—0,550 lbs.515 words
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2141 1925-11-20 4 The sixteenth annual general meeting „r the members of the Kamuning (Perak) Rubber and Tin Company, Ltd., was held October 21, at the registered office, 5, Whittington-avenue, E.C., Mr. Charles Emerson (the chairman) presiding. Mr. C. E. Brown, the representative of2,141 words
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412 1925-11-20 4 An extraordinary general meeting of the Singapore Para Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on October 8 in the Council Room of the Rubber Growers’ Association, 2, 3 and 4, Idol Lane, E.C to consider a resolution approving the issue of further412 words
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Article76 1925-11-20 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, November 18. Eminent counsel are engaged in a Supreme Court action brought by the Kedah Rubber Estates, Ltd., agams Messrs. Thomas and Hormdge, for alleged negligence in suivcying the formers Choong Meng Estate, claiming amounting to $35,351. The lion Mr Jones made76 words
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870 1925-11-20 4 The fifteenth annual general meeting of the shareholders of Kedamakal Rubber Syndicate, Ltd., was held on Octulier 7, at 71, (ieorge Street, Kdinhurgh, Mr. .James (ialloway (Chairman of the company) presiding. The Secretary (Mr. Walter Robertson, A.C.I.S.) having read the notice convening the870 words
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948 1925-11-20 5 Trolak. —Int. divd. 5 per cent. Labu. —Int. divd. 7 Vi per cent. Straits.—Int. divd. 5 per cent. Cheras. —Int. divd. 7 Vi per cent. Sapong.—Int. divd. 10 per cent. Lioggi.—Int. divd. 7 Vi per cent. Beverley.—Int. divd. 5 per cent. Seafield.—Int. divd.948 words
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543 1925-11-20 5 Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s weekly report, dated November 18, states The past week has seen some rather violent changes in the price of Rubber which closes 3V£d. up on balance, after touching 4s. 6d. The share market has naturally felt the543 words
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419 1925-11-20 5 Stock p ar Exchange Value. Company. Pdf*2/ Ailagar 3/4% £1 Anglo-Malay 1^ il Ayer Kuning 3/ £1 Banteng 2% 2/ Batang Consolidated 2/4% il Batu Caves 1 £1 Batu Tiga 3% 2/ Bekoh 2/0 2/ Bertam Consoltd. 7/9 2/ Brieh 3/9 il Bidor 07/6419 words
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771 1925-11-20 5 Capital Issue Paid Up Value Dividend, P 'fi? n Company Co. 'Evatt lfinnnn }?0 p.c. mt. a/c year 28-2-26 A llenby ($1) 3.90 4.10 3.90 4.10 160,000 1 10 p.c. mt. a/c year 30-9-25A10r Gajah ($1) 3.50 4.00 3.50 4.00 2 15 p.c. int.771 words
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Advertisement363 1925-11-20 6 m Buiok *+*-53 Sport Touring Five-seater Touring $2,800.00. WHY THERE ARE MORE IMAM A MILLION Buick 24-6-51 Brougham Sedan Five-seater Saloon $4,200.00. m Two-seater Roadster $3,000.00. Distributors mo (Incorporated in S.S.) 20, GRANGE ROAD, SINGAPORE. Buick Cantilever Rear Springs Full Cantilever rear springs absorb the shocks of the road and363 words
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Advertisement249 1925-11-20 7 Printing Blocks LINE OB HALF-TONE MADE BY The Straits Times Press, SINGAPORE. Prices Quoted on Application. SECURITY EFFICIENCY THE BRITISH MALAYA TRUSTEE AND EXECUTOR CO., LTD. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) DIRECTORS: A. E. BADDELEY, Esq., Chairman. Hon’ble Sir D. J. GALLOWAY, K.B. Hon’ble Mr. TAN CHENG LOCK. Hon’ble Mr.249 words
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