The Straits Times, 12 January 1923
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Title Section13 1923-01-12 1 The Straits Times. No. 27,148, SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 1923, PRICE 10 CENTS13 words
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Advertisement308 1923-01-12 1 I BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBIBBBBBaBEaBEBBttBBaaa ■■BBBRBBUIBBBBIBBBIBBBBBBBBUrB ROBINSON Go,, Ltd. I (Incorporated in Singapore). p 1 B is m FURNITURE OF TASTE is T^EXT to the high standard of workmanship expended on 2j 1 1 every piece of furniture offered by Robinson Co., Ltd., 3 comes the note of good taste in design which308 words
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Article361 1923-01-12 2 . Prize Model Exhibited At Kar.j, r .)on. A corrcspon.Lnt v. ii; visited the r.'om in M. i'aui Fancy Fair, Rangoon, and who was interested in the ingenious method tin-mining employed ry I 'mcM :i0 years ag.s and bet-re the. advent of steam power in a mine in Ipoh town.361 words
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Article243 1923-01-12 2 Details of Firing of Passenger Train. The rebels have committed a dastardly train outrage in Dublin, states a London cable of December J). As the night mail '.lain steamed in to Liffey Junction, twenty youths, armed with revolvers, compelled the passengers in the front carriasves to go to243 words
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Article163 1923-01-12 2 Viscountess Astor, M.P., made some amusingly candid remarks, when she presided at th c annual dinner of Plymothians in London (the Three Towns Association). It had been proved to the World, she said, that the men and women of Plymouth would rather be represented by163 words
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Article108 1923-01-12 2 Ouinir to tl:e steady increase of i»s general banking and issuing business, thy P. and O. Banking Corp. ruti n is, write! the London correspondent of the Ceylon Observer, niakinjr a considerable extension <f i'» premises at heme and in the Eist. The bankinsr departments108 words
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Article102 1923-01-12 2 Wireless Empire Links. Plans have been prepared and sites selected, states a London message of December 8. for the construction of wireless stations in Great Britain to communicate with the Dominions abroad, involving an expenditure of £2,000,000. It is stated that Mr. Godfrey Isaacs (managing director of Marconi's Wireless Telegraph102 words
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Article40 1923-01-12 2 A man who had been shot in the leg was arrested in New York for holding up traffic. The only way to avoid being UTCtted in n New York shontinjr srrapr is to Ik' the man who docs th< shooting.40 words
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Advertisement502 1923-01-12 2 Skin Disease Carried Arm in a Sling for Years. Furrowed with deep cracks and intensely painful. Cured by Germolene. .jjjjiiimjjj. Mr. James Light, 12. I.yrnlnlr lead, years ago a puisi,m.cl scratch C3u»p'«l .1 ff v\ m" c:l 'ut°" m i fhou'idcr, ff a^^^^^^^xwM «i wliich spread all ilown my arm502 words
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Advertisement294 1923-01-12 2 FOUCAULD isSSateM BfnlaV |a^«>a»SHllTl ii ■■lalMaTlll AGINCT OFFKRID. ■MMMBaMnncuMiiraMi REGISTER of MEMBERS Specially compiled for the use of small Companies. Very compact. A complete record in one book. Price $15.00 "High Life in the East" A Book of Topical Sketches. By Chas. Jackson. Price $1.00 Obtainable from RICKARD Ltd. PROMPT294 words
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Advertisement234 1923-01-12 2 |H Fresh, Fragrant Juice /^^i;/ LEMON SQUASH J3 There it no bevrrage more £li\ ll v\ welcome or more beneficial, f lti 3! in enervating climate*, than t^r 'a^^H Nature's Own Refresher High Class Egyptian Cigarettes LAKME $1.50 per box of 50 SPECIALS $1.35 50 SHEIK $1.35 50 BOUQUET $0.60234 words
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Article351 1923-01-12 3 . Trade Balance Again in Favour Of India. Rupee exchange has advanced to Is. I'sil.. and there is a general belief that the Government will start selling Council Bills from next year, says a Bombay message of December 29. As the value of money in England is very351 words
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Article216 1923-01-12 3 POINTED DEATH BONE. Witchcraft Practiced Amongst Aboriginals. On October 16 the body of an aboriginal was found in the creek at the Barambah Aboriginal Settlement, Queensland. At first there was nothing to rouse suspicion, but later it was stated by the blacks that the aboriginal had been murdered. They said216 words
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Article177 1923-01-12 3 Miss Marjorie Smith Miss Toronto"), the beautiful Canadian girl who was named to represent Ontario capital at the Atlantic beauty pageant recently, figured in a romance which has caught Hrn imagination of Toronto. Miss Smith, during her visit to Atlantic City, won the heart of a millionaire177 words
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Article175 1923-01-12 3 For a lon£ time Chinese market gardeners on their wav to the Melbourne maiket early in the mornings have been stopped by a policeman on ihe St. KililaKMM and accused of driving on the wrong side, says a Melbourne message to the Sydney Sun. Generally the Chinese175 words
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Article61 1923-01-12 3 Yes, brethren," said the clergyman who was preaching the funeral sermon, our deceased brother was cut down in a single night torn from the arms of hiß loving wife, who is thus left a disconsolate widow at the early age of twenty-four yean." Twenty-two, if you please," sobs the widow61 words
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Advertisement972 1923-01-12 3 SALES BY AUCTION GHEONG KOON SENG GO. AUCTION SALE of valuable land and house properties. At Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng Co.'s sale- room, No. 30, Chulia Street, on Thursday, January, 18, at 2.30 p.m. ESTATE OF SYED SALIM BIN MOSEN ALATTAS, DECEASED. Lots 1 to 4. Valuable 999 years' leasehold972 words
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Advertisement325 1923-01-12 3 ARE YOU ONE OF THE FORTUNATE FEW? Unless you arc one of those few persons who never suffer from ccstiveiies?, sic!: heaJaches, or liverishness, Pinkcttcs .ire an essential in your home. Tlie^e dainty little laxatives restore daily ie^i:lai-ity, tone up the liver, banish sick headaches, purify the Lreath. They act325 words
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Advertisement367 1923-01-12 3 Tea It used to be said thit there was no such thing as bad beer. He would be a bold man who made the same claim for tea. Still, you can get good tea. Brooke Bond "Red Label" is the best. You save money by buying Brooke Ltond tea in367 words
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Advertisement299 1923-01-12 3 McBRINES BAGGAGE WARDROBE TRUNKS «jj STEAMER SIZE. S^ There are three major elements HLjfTßam o which enter into the construc--I^l rllK^ t o n c^ rine Wardrobe 11/^/iipL-** They are appearance, convenia| /Tffijp^i^wi ence and wear. illCjflfj^Ol® See for yourself why Mcßrine Hw^^^lsr^-VtJ^J^ Baggage stands supreme. Steamer size $150 and299 words
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Advertisement661 1923-01-12 4 STEAMER SAILIWSS P. k 0.-British India Apcar Line (CoKpaftles incorporated is BagUad) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PEN INS VLA AND ORIENTAL 8. N. CO. (TJadsr Contract with Bis Majesty's Gcttrarasat) LONDON FAR-lASTKRN riIRVHI FBOM LONDON TO MARSEILLES, LONDON ft ANTWEBF D«* Siagapor* LcaT* Bingapor* nrs i ins MOKEA661 words
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Advertisement629 1923-01-12 4 STEAMER SAtllWiS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO.. LTD. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO. LIMITED (Incorporated in England) The Blue Funnel Line Refolar Service to LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. BOSTON AND NEW YORK. Taking cargo on through629 words
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Advertisement712 1923-01-12 4 STEfIMEH SAILINBS KONINXLYKE PAKETWAART MAATSCHAPPM (BOTAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO, OF BATAVIAt (Incorporated la Holland) CHDBB CONTBACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA. GOMCNMtVT. T*l*»h*a* No*. Paaaaga De»t. Ul, Fright D*pt 12#2, Maria* DeaL aad Tranship**** Dept. 1417. Manager* D»pt. ItOI. INDRAGIRI -January 12, Prigi-Radja, Sapat. Temhilnhon, Rcnfrat and Retch-River MELCIIIOR TREUB— January712 words
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Advertisement416 1923-01-12 5 STEAMERJAjUNtS N. Y. K. LONDON UKB Harnna Maru Jra. 11 Kamo Maru *> *> UVEEPOOL UNB Delagoa llaru mid Feb. HAMBUBO UNB Mi to Maru early Feb. Mateuye Maru mid. Feb. WBW TORE UNB Tie BPH> SOUTH AMERICAN LDfB BOMBAY Uffl Awa Maru Jan. IT Tamba Maru Feb. 3 Muji416 words
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Advertisement446 1923-01-12 5 STEAMER SAHJNiS O.S.K. Ptili.ii ■atllass frosa tl— MiW 'subject te change wltaoit previoma aetioe.) BUBOPBAN UNB Far Marseilles. Lendoa. Hambarg. Betterdass, Antwerp, via Colombo, taea aad Part laid. An. Dea. 'ATLAS MARU Jan. 16 Jan. 16 ARGUN MARU Feb. 24 Feb. 26 •Omit Marseilles. MBW TOBK UNB ft Bu Fnarieee,446 words
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Advertisement612 1923-01-12 5 STEAsttW MILHUS ELLERMAN LINE gT.T.iemtAW BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP, Co. Ltd. (laeorpoiatei la Knglaad) BTKAMMt P— Magapow PASSENGER SERVICI OUTWARD. ■a CITY OF SIMLA China Japan Fab. 4 •a CITY OF POONA China A Japaa Mat, 9 HOMBWABDS. •«.s. CITY OF YORK Marseilles A Loadoa Feb. 20 •ajp. CITY OF SIMLA Marseilles612 words
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Advertisement470 1923-01-12 5 STEAMER SANJNiS AUSTRALIA BY BURRS PHILP UNE (Incorporated Ia Anstralla) Singapore to lava Porta, Pert Darwin, Thursday Island, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne via Torres Straits, alse with transhipment te other Victorian, South Australian aad North Queensland Porta, British New Guinea, New Britain, Tasmania and New Zealand Porta. APPROXIMATE SAILINGS MALAYAN470 words
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Advertisement365 1923-01-12 5 JTEAHEn 1 StUiWIS United American Lines inc. Successors to LIVERMORE DEARBORN A CO., UMITBD, (Incorporated la U.S.A.) INDEPENDENT STEAMSHIP LINE Regular Service between New York Siagaporo aad Java perta and vice versa. FOR NEW YORK VIA SUEZ s.s. Jalapa due Feb. 10 For freight, apply to GUTHRIE CO., LTD., Agents,365 words
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Advertisement366 1923-01-12 6 CINEMAS Coliseum Theatre KUALA LUMPUR FOR TWO NIGHTS MORE Friday and Saturday, January 12 and 13 Carpentier-Siki Fight »♦♦♦♦>«««« > H»«»>lHmt>>MMHMttlM t MARYBOROUGH Programme from Wedneaday, January 10 to Tuesday, January 16, 1923. In the Second Show at 9 p.m. Paramount Artcraft presents BRYANT WASIIDURN IN AN AMATEUR DEVIL In366 words
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Advertisement470 1923-01-12 6 CINEMAS SURINA THEATRE NORTH BRIDGE ROAD First Show st 7.30 THUNDERBOLT JACK SERIAL Episodes 5, 6, 7, 8. Eight Reels. Second Show at 9.30 CHARLIE CHAPLIN in THE RINK In two Parts. EVE'S FILM REVIEW The Dionnes (coloured) NOTHING BUT LIES A classic Special starring Taylor Holme*, the Popular Metro470 words
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Advertisement343 1923-01-12 6 W* ksT* the most eomprehenstT* stock of Scientific Instruments In the East. Agents for STANLEY HEATHS We invite you to inspect oar latest shipment SMITHS. 14, Battery Road. Formerly JAS. MOTION k CO. IN STOCK ALL KINDS OF Printing Paper B. S. SIMOBA GO. IS, ROBIN JON ROAD. Mrit Hoot,343 words
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Advertisement846 1923-01-12 6 MUNICIPAL NOTICE TAX ON VEHICLES. NOTICE is hereby given thut tax on Traction Engines, Carriages, lr.ru, Motor Cars, Jinrikshas, etc., is now swjrabl* at the Vehicle Registration OSes, Middle Koad. The rates payable, subject to the approval of the Uovernor-in-Council, are as follows: For every cart drawn by any description846 words
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Article144 1923-01-12 7 . Him— i Tril.iy, January 12 ll it'll V.atcr, U4 a.m.. fi.-IO p.m. Middlesex Beglawatal Sportj, Tantjlin. Saturday, January 13 Rigk Water, C".n a.m.. R.I pm. •v MUI a.m. ai si Inaa. Dorriak'a, noon. Sunday, .latuitrr 1 1 HiK'i Water, T.:'l a.m., 9.4 p.m. Mnnd.-.y. Jnmi.irj U ;ii-'.144 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article96 1923-01-12 7 r.«i Wharf Basin— Nil. East Wharf Elephaata. sh»rs Wharf .n:i Main Wharf Radnorshire, Lake Gitan.i, t.inpin Dock Taketoya Kara, Taheishi lUrn, Himalaya Maru. Wet Whan Saraaa M:iru. Irliio: 1 Trcub. fala Urani Coal whirf— Nil Keppel Harhoar. Main Wharl Horn Shell. \V B Supply. MaKti^t, M96 words
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Article132 1923-01-12 7 LEMATONG, Dut., L 471 tons, from Datavia ii-i, I r Padaag 16-t n, BIIBOU r.iid Co. nJvise that a tdcgnua hai jaat haaa received from the head offle* <..' th« Lloyd Tttaallaa S. N. c:o. in the Kast ataling that tha fure from hai be;-n reduced from i>.'.132 words
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Article189 1923-01-12 7 SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE. To-d.y I ii^i It.i.ljnh. TnabUahaa and lnop "A. .i.v! Calcutta p.i:i. Mcdan v I p.m. Port Swettenhaiß and Tolsk Anson.. 3 p.m. Bata Pahat ..3 p.m. i and Boaanaaj 4 p.m. Malaccu and .Muar 4 p.m ;ijt 4 p.m l,i' i p.n-. Jinskep i p.m Pangkoh 4189 words
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Article24 1923-01-12 7 MAILS FOR EUROPE. Left Spore. Arr. London. Dawaahu I January 1 Daaaaatof I January 2 DiwWl 1-' jinuary 8 lUcviubi r 1j January 824 words
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Article109 1923-01-12 7 Craze for Air Stamps. BTC the latest OTM for Collectors, ;niil tiny arc fimlinp much human interest In the m phase o' philately. Mr. \V. K. Hughes, w ho has a l>i -'.at history of the ;'.ir post up M some little-known details of the rapid development of this form109 words
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Article173 1923-01-12 7 . EXCHANGE i Singapore, January 12. 'On Lomlon, Bank m/s 2/4 Vi Demand 2/4 6/32' I Private 3 ms. credits 2/4 15/32 On New York Demand 54.i Private 90 d/s 56% Ota France Bank 750 On India, Bank T. T. 174 Vi On Honfrkonjr, Bank d/d 2v» p.e.173 words
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61 1923-01-12 7 Tone of market Firm. Latest London cubic.-, quo.* Spot crepe and sheet Is. 3%. f Spot Fcb/March April/June luly/Scpt Pal* Crrp« Cloiinx Prien Buy»n. B*ll*n. 5;5',3 54 Spot •'eb/March Vpiil/June 'uly/Sept Bib! >b*d Smok»d Sheet Cloiini Prlcei Bojrm. 8«Ilen. 54 54 4 57 5761 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article213 1923-01-12 7 . Issue Val. I'd. Bayers. Seller*. 1 1 Batang Padang 62 1 i 67 Vi 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.20 LSI 1 1 Jelantoh 0.20 0.40 norn 1 1 Johan Tin 0.47 fcM ti il Kam. Kamunt. 1.16.0 1.18.0 xd. 10 10 Kinta Asscn. 6.75 7.25 5 5 Lingui T213 words
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Article150 1923-01-12 7 . Mi I'd. Bayers. Sellers. n £1 Br. Am. Tobacco 4 8.0 4.11.0 cil. 10 10 Central Engines 8.75 9.25 10 10 Central Motors 2.25 2.75 •1 £1 E. Smelting Co. 7.15 7.30 >/- 5/- Electric Tramways 1/- 2/- noin 0 10 Fraser and Neovc 33.75 04.25 )0 50 Hammer150 words
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Article99 1923-01-12 7 . U. Eng. 6 p.c. $1,234,300 par 5 p.c. p-in.' Spore Electrical Tramways, 5 p.c. £350,000 nom. Spore Municipal 6 p.e. <$ 1,878,000 par Spore Municipal 4V4 p.c. of 1907 $1,000,000 10 p.c. dU. Spore Municipal 4V4 p.c of 1909 $1,G00,500 10 p.c. dif. Spore Municipal 4% p.c. of 190999 words
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Article406 1923-01-12 7 Frascr and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's Qtiotationn Latest available Sterling Quotations are printed on another page oa- Friday. To-day's Prices. Fraser Lyall~& Co. Evntt. Allcaby N-.w <fl) M 6 1.05 0.05-1.05 Alor Gajah ($1) 1.3", 1.50 1.40 1.50 A. Hitam ($5) 12.00 13.00 12.50 13.50 A. Kuning406 words
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Advertisement535 1923-01-12 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS j PKMAr.TIN S SHERRIES Almontillado, j HaaaaaiUa, XI CM, Club and Cnnr.cn. H. Bolter, Direct Importer, Europe Hotil Bdg. AMIBTAKT CASHIER KEQUIIED. lnT- r.i-niati' enga^cnii-nt. Apply 1737, Strait.!' TtMM. HILL COLLECTOR REQUIRED, pretriow aptttoaes necessary. The umml rrwarantco ni.uirefl. Apply 17;',8, Strait) Times. WANTED, cood hornless Rr.imophnn:' in535 words
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Advertisement56 1923-01-12 7 INDIA-RUBBER AND CANVAS BELTING FOR POWER TRANSMISSION AND CONVEYING. Built of the best plantation rubber and strongest cotton duck. Made in any length, width and strength. The ideal Belt for the tropical climate, economical, reliable damp-dust-acidproof. Prices on application to Singapore Rubber Works Head Offlce and Works Town Offlce and56 words
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Advertisement753 1923-01-12 7 LADIES BEFORE YOU F BUY A NEW HAT L«'OK j IN AT TUG House 3, ORCHARD KOAD FOR THIS MOIEL MAT I vV IN SATIN AM) LACBS li $6 and $10 EACH j«fry Tjf NEW STOCK SEASON COMPANY, LIMITED, (Incorporated in the S. S.) 11l and 113, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD.753 words
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Obituary26 1923-01-12 8 DEATH. MORIIiS.— On Janunry G, IMS, at Sydi.cy. New South Wales, Australia, .Mr. H. A Morris, aged 11 years. Balovcd husband cf Mrs. Joan Morris, Sinxr.pore.26 words
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1085 1923-01-12 8 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, JANUARY 12. GUNONG PULAI SCHEME. We have still to point out that thi Singapore Municipality does not know how to convey information to the public or if refraining from giving: information whiclr the public has a right to receive. Wi print in another column to-day the1,085 words
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Article28 1923-01-12 8 Reynolds' Newspaper states that a libel action in which Sir Michael O'Dwyer is the plaintiff, and Sir Chettur Sankaran Nair is the defendant will be heard next term.28 words
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Article34 1923-01-12 8 A fire at Shanghai, on December 31, destroyed twelve hundred Chinese houses outside the settlement boundary. Thirty bod es have been recovered, and it is feared that many others have perished in the flames.34 words
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Article45 1923-01-12 8 The National Union of Teachers has decioed to accept five per cent, reduction in salaries from April 1 in elementary schools owing to the exsting stringency in public finances. The current agreement had two months to run and £2,000,000 are saved by the new arrangement.45 words
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Article67 1923-01-12 8 There is a 50 per cent, drop in beer consumption compared with before the war as recorded by the Brewers' Society, the total for 1922 being 18,000,000 barrels compared with 23,000,000 in 1921, 26,000.000 in 1920, and 30,000,000 in 1913. The decline in both beer and spirits is attributed by67 words
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Article33 1923-01-12 8 The rate of issue of money orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 173 to $100. The rate of payment of meney orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 176 to $100.33 words
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Article32 1923-01-12 8 A report has been made at the Central Police Station that 291, Paya Lebar Road, was broken into early on Wednesday morning, and cash and clothing to the value of $210 stolen.32 words
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Article33 1923-01-12 8 The Sketch of December 6 contains a photograph of H. H. the Sultan of Johore at the wheel of his Rolls-Royce car. This was the car which was exhbited at the Malaya-Borneo Exhibition.33 words
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Article33 1923-01-12 8 Professor S. Coomaraswamy, an occulist from Ceylon who earned the plaudits of 11.R.H. the Prince of Wales last year, has arrived in Psnang from Colombo, and intends to make a tour of Malaya.33 words
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Article36 1923-01-12 8 In reintroducing the Soldier's Bonus Bill into the American Senate, Mr. Simmons declared that a bonus to the soldiers who servod in the world war was at least as important as a bonus to ship operators.36 words
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Article37 1923-01-12 8 A Sclo message of December 23 state", that a native policeman there discovered a fire in Messrs. Haye's premises, the local apothecaries. The premises weie totally destroyed and damage done to the extent of sonic 60,000 guilders.37 words
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Article47 1923-01-12 8 According to a paper read by Mr. J. W. Verdier, 0.8. E., before the Royal Statistical Society, the death rate per thousand of seamen employed on foreign -golnp steam vessels" is 4.05. In the case <f ■underground workers in mines it is 1.56, and railway servants .59.47 words
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Article45 1923-01-12 8 In view of the frequency of accidents by gas escapes, the Board of Trade hap recommended the collection of evidence with a view to Parliamentary action. It is suggested that the higher quality gas now supplied makes escapes more numerous and more deadly than previously.45 words
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Article54 1923-01-12 8 Home going folk may be interested to learn that the author ties fear that the deficiency caused by the drought in 1921 is not. yet made up, and that unless a considerable amount of rain. falls during the next few months there may be a deficiency of water aga n54 words
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Article52 1923-01-12 8 In their produce report, dated the 11th inst., Messrs. Barlow and Co. state: A fair amount of business has been transacted in copra, during the week, but prices have fallen away. Closing quotations are as follows No. 1 Standard $9.85 to $10.20, 2 standard $9.55 to $9.85. 3 standard $9.2552 words
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Article82 1923-01-12 8 It is announced by the Clerical Union that unless a much larger number join the Family Benefit scheme, it is the intention of the committee to refund all monies received for this account. There are les-! than 20 members at present who have joined the scheme. Scheme B is satisfactory82 words
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Article86 1923-01-12 8 We are asked to sate thot the bookin« for the first night of the Gilbert-Sullivan Opera Company, when the ever-famous Mikado will be staged, is to be opened at the Memorial Hall on the morning of the 19th inst. The office will be opened at 7.30 a.m. It is interesting86 words
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Article86 1923-01-12 8 At Penang Assizes, on Tuesday befrre the Hon. Mr. Justice M. H. Wl. ley, the trial tonk place of Yoon Sen- and Kan Seng, on a charge of having Icr about November 9at Bukit S'bK VVV., committed robbery and at the tin c of committing such robbery, did use deadly86 words
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Article89 1923-01-12 8 In the early hours of yesterday morning, burglars er.tered the premises 21-5, Wilkie Road, occupied by Mr. J. P. Llcyd. Unfortunately for them one of the servants was awake and gave the alarm, the burglars escaping leaving behind articles stolen from another plare. Within fifteen minutes the police were en89 words
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Article106 1923-01-12 8 By kind permission of-Lt. Col. F. E. Swains on and Officers the Band of the 2nd. Battalion the Middlesex Regiment will play the following programme in the Botanic Gardens on Tuesday, the 16fh 'nstant, commencing at 5.15 p.m. Grand March, Rienzi, Wagner selection, The Pirates of Penzance, Sullivan characteristic piece,106 words
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Article128 1923-01-12 8 The following Singapore properties wen? sold by auction by Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng anrl Co. at their saleroom, UO, Chulia Street, on Wednesday afternoon :—Freehold land and house 29. Lorone 27A, off Gaylang Road, area ,7,937 sq. ft., bought by Mr. Haji Ahmad' Emami for $1,950 freehold land at Joo128 words
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Article490 1923-01-12 8 A' son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dove, of Penang, on December 27. Captain Herbert Meade assumes com mand of the Royal Naval College a Dartmouth. The Hon. Mr. Hayes Marridt has return ed from leave and resumed his duties a General Adviser, Johore. Capt.490 words
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Article33 1923-01-12 8 Mails from Europe (London muil despatched December 21) by the B. I. steamer EIU-nga will arrive by train tomorrow morning. Coirwpondenet will bo rcacy for delivery to boxholders about 10.15 a.m.33 words
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Article104 1923-01-12 8 An elderly Chinese miskin, who was cither walking along or attempting t-> er H the railway line at the level erasing in Xew Bridge Koad, was knocked diwn a coupie if inorninjrs ago by tho 9 a.m. goods train, proceeding from Keppel Harbour to Tank Read. Apparently104 words
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Article140 1923-01-12 8 TI.M.S. Despatch arrived at L'jmut tfc 4 p.m. en Tuesday, and am-hored rear Lumut Jetty. It is intended that sl'e mll leave for I'enang on Monday a.', ii a.m. With a viiw to nl"rtuin nir the officers and men a small committee, consisting nf Lieut.-Col. W. H. Whyte,140 words
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Article180 1923-01-12 8 A long 1 list of motions for substituted service of petitions, petit ons for raeehring orders, and public examination, hanging on the walls of the Supreme Court thi* morning reveals the amount of bankruptcy prevailing in the Colony. The acting Cnicf Justice, Mr. Justice Sproule. presides over the180 words
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Advertisement169 1923-01-12 8 The Best on the Market THREE CROWN COGNAC BRANDY THE FINEST QUALITY OBTAINABLE. Sole Agents John Little Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Eofflaod) SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. V— _"5 1 I I I I I I I I mI m 9 me CGininoii sense woy to Handle credit Accounts MERCHANTS in169 words
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Advertisement127 1923-01-12 8 ALHAMBRA PARTNERS OF THE NIGHT 7 pts. 7 pts. OUTWITTING THE TIMBER WOLF I Keel Pathe STRICTLY MODERN I Reel Pollard Comrdy Path* Serial GO-GET-EM HUTCH Last Episodes 13, 14 and 16, 6 reels. (First Show) AN AMATEUR DEVIL 1 5 pts. 5 pts. THE GHOST IN THE GARRET o127 words
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Article1048 1923-01-12 9 . Hot Feeling in the German Towns. Ambassadors Leave Paris And Brussels. Renter's Service London, January 10. Paris A note states that Italy to also sending a mission and emphasises that the operation is in no way military but political and no dsturbance will be caused to the1,048 words
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Article103 1923-01-12 9 Reuter's Service London, January 11. Berlin A message from Heydekrug states that the irruption of Lithuanians to Memel is extending, but collisions up till now have not occurred. The object of the Lithuanians is believed to be to confront the Ambassadors' Conference with a fait accompli. London, January103 words
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Article87 1923-01-12 9 Reuter's Service London, January 11. Helsingfors The Krasny Gazeta publishes the Trotsky order, dismissing the army commander of the 23rd diriejon staticned en the Volga, also the commander cf the artillery school and ordering a court-martial on the charges of flogging soldiers and drunken orgies. London, January 11. According87 words
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Article128 1923-01-12 9 Manufacturers Adopt Scare Tactics. Revter's Service London, January 11. A joint Anglo-American campaign is threatened by rubber manufacturers against the Stevenson Act. Mr. Hines, of the Firestone Company, is visiting England and in a statement cf the American case to the India Rubber Manufacturers' Association, cf Manchester, says that128 words
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Article63 1923-01-12 9 RntTEß's Service London, January 11. The Board of Trade returns show that Britain exported 64,000,000 tons of coal to the value of £72,500,000 last year, compared with 25,000,000 tons to the value of £40,000,000 in 1921. The value of bullion exported in 1922 was £58,000,000 of which £27,000,00063 words
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Article60 1923-01-12 9 Reuter's Service London, January 11. Geneva The Opium Commission has been informed that Turkey and Persia propose to ratify the convention and the Commission has decided to invite Switzerland and certain South American states to enforce the convention. Sir J. Campbell proposed a discussion of the methods of60 words
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Article56 1923-01-12 9 Renter's Service London, January 11. Palermo Constantine, ex-King of Greece, has died of cerebral hemorrhage. London, January 11. Palermo The late ex-King Constantine had been suffering from arterio-sclerosis and nephritis, but the end was unexpected. He had arranged to settle at Flore.ice shortly. Queen Sophia and three56 words
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Article37 1923-01-12 9 Reuter's Service London, January 11. Paris The Senate has resumed discussion of the reconstruction of the Banque Industriellc de Chine and Senators Delahaye and Jenourier opposed the measure. The debate has been adjourned till Friday.37 words
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Article35 1923-01-12 9 Router's Service London, January 11. A CaL-utta message states that the city is again paralysed in consequence of a complete lockout in reply to tha strike of stevedores. There has been some disorder.35 words
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Article156 1923-01-12 9 On the n ght of December 17, or in the early hours of the 18th, reports the Sarawak Gazette, thieves broke into the General Post Office, Kuching and also made an attempt at the District Office. Entrance to the G.P.O. was effected by boring through one156 words
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Article128 1923-01-12 9 Samples of a Peace Loving People. Relter's Service London, January 11. Armed, civilians have burned Sl go railway station to the ground. Two passenger trains were destroyed in the fire. Petrol and mines vcere used in the destruction of the station. The explosions shook the town. The128 words
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Article731 1923-01-12 9 Monarch who Lost an Ancient Empire. Reuter announces the death of Constantine, popularly known as Tino," late King of tho Hellenes, which has occurred at Palermo, Italy. Seldom has a monarch had such changes of fortune as did the late King. During one stage of hi.s kingly731 words
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Article39 1923-01-12 9 (By Courtesy of the Xichi Nichi Shiirfbun.) Tckio, January 10. Thre? hundred blocks of houses, mostly occupied by proletarian! 1 at Toyosawa of Shimo Shibuva, Tokio, have been destroyed by fire. Six hundred tenants are affected.39 words
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Article79 1923-01-12 9 Sun Vat Sen's Return To Power. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hongkong, January 12. The captur? of Canton by Dr. Sun Vat Sen's Cantonese and Yunnanese troops is imminent. Chan Kwing Ming's troops are refusing to fight because they have not been paid. Chan has left Canton for hit79 words
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Article142 1923-01-12 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, January 11: H. E. the Governor, Sir Laurence Guillemanl. X..C.8., is coming down the Hil! t:morrcw and will stay at the Residency. He will attend an At Home in the afternocn, and at 8-30 a.m. on Monday the Governor, Lady Gui'.lemard and142 words
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Article594 1923-01-12 9 Murder Charge Against Chinese Withdrawn. The case in which two Chinese were thaigad w tn K an g robbery and retaining stolen property and seven other Chinese charged on the second couit, came to a conclusion at the Singapore Assizes, befcre Mr. Justice Barrttt-Lei:nard, yesterday afternoon. The jury594 words
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Article116 1923-01-12 9 At the commencement of the u«ual evening service at the Pro-Cathedral. Kuchir.g, on December 31 the Bishop of Labuan and Sarawak installed the Rev. Arthur Beresford Champion, M.A., a3Archdeacon of Sarawak, wh ch post he will hold in conjunction with that of Vicar of Kuching. Later on during116 words
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Article489 1923-01-12 9 Sir Maurice Fitzmaurice Consulted. A minute paper just issued by the. Singapore Municipality gives the following information Action taken at meeting held on 9th January, 1923. Considered informal opinion expressed by Sir Maurice Fitzmaurice, hnd decided by a majority of 6 to 5 to recommend appointment cf489 words
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159 1923-01-12 9 Singapore, January 12. Rubber. London Is. 3%d. Local 64 Tin. London £182 12s. 6d. Local s!)l'j (170 tons sold). Share Market. Rubber active, others steady. Rubb-rs. Indragiris 5.50-6.00, New Sercndahs 2.00-3.10, Bukit Jelotongs 67fc~2\s cents, Sungei Bnjjans SLBO-2.40, Allenbyt 90-1.00, Malaka I'indas 1.60-140, United159 words
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Article103 1923-01-12 9 Messrs. Lyall ami Evatt report under to-day's date Tin.— £lB2 12s. fid. Rubbers. Allenbys 97Vi-1.0.), Brocaa 50-55, Craigieleas buyers fif), Glenealya 1.40-1.50, Haytors 6-6.25. Kamasans BJO--3.75, Lunas 8.50-9. Malaka Pimias i..Y>--I.GO, Mandai Tekongs 50-GO, Malak'.ffs 3.10-3.30, Radellas 3.15-3.45, Utan Simpans 1.55-1.6."), United Malaccas 1.40-I. si>.103 words
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Article99 1923-01-12 9 Practically the whole cf the European community of Kuching were en beard thn Rajah of Sarawak en the mcrning of December 27 to bid goodbye to Archdeacon and Mr*. Small who arc leaving Sarawak for gacd. The Archdeacon an'l Mrs. Small arrived at Kuchinar in 1912, and the Sarawak Gazette99 words
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Article252 1923-01-12 10 The Rest beat Pint String. The Best, Whiti ptaying one man! •h i had of <>v. r a representative Sins Colours, pa] to oiL The pound, i.fu r the i o aking it j lenc 'i lately, did ihe f oi wards were tie moal eoß.'picaoaul 'I'hc-uKii 'he252 words
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Article22 1923-01-12 10 The Chinese Atttrfiatl will meet th:> Eastern Extensiea Tdegraph Co. at •oeeer to-day at I p.m. on the S.C.F.A. rroand.22 words
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Article51 1923-01-12 10 The f ilowiirr v. iil represent tho V.M.C.A. 80th Company R.G.A. at cricket to-nic rrow i.; liiakan Mati commencing at 2JSO p.m. H. Stack (capt.), M. Ignatius S. t-'i.biamaniam. P. E. I. U. Karunaratne, G. ,1. I i'avies, C. M. Elliott, A. Ncrris and W. Xeubronner. i c K.51 words
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Article96 1923-01-12 10 The Yacht Club. The hon. Secretary of the Sailing Committee informs us that the corrected i;. S. C. rate for the tir:-t rood nf the Mflaer <"up are i:s follows Gertrude 8 points, Helen 7, Ann Ella •>.. Kathleen 4. Kve 8, Petty I and Bally l. The second round96 words
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Article75 1923-01-12 10 Our Ipoh correspt n.ient wires The following inter-State cricket fixtures have d During Chinese New Tear, Pcnanir v. Pirak. at Fenang an'! Babuigor v. Negri Senibilan ai Sercml A" Easter, Singapore v. Silangor, at Kuala Lumpur and Penang v. Perak at Ipoh. Ai Whitsantide, Singapore v.75 words
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Article86 1923-01-12 10 A foonomei match between the Laciies of the Garrison (i"!f Club and the Singapore Golf lob will !>;• played on .liiiiua.y LS (weather permitting). Thirteen hotel to I"- played. First i''n;i■tail :i> \> p.i.i. Garrison players are mentioned lirsi. Mr.-. Lethan and Mies Law v. Mrs. Elder and Mis.86 words
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Article239 1923-01-12 10 The 2nd Bn. Middlesex Regiment ccm- i:<m I tiieir athletic spoi v yesterday aftern I n at Tanc;!i!> when the preliminary h.iats (or several of uw events wen decided. In spite if the decidedly heavy L.oi!'i; c;:u::i il by the lon^ spell of hud >;)-.'.• g od tpi239 words
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Article83 1923-01-12 10 Inter Varsity Ski Race. 1 cross-country ski na I r.imliridee. ivi: t Are, \va>- held at Wcngen recently under excellent conditiens and resulted :n Oxford winning by nine points. The Norwegian, Klavtness, who captained Oxford, was lirst, an i another Oxford man, Carlton, a Rhodes scholar and the champion ski-runner83 words
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Article102 1923-01-12 10 Th following art- the result;- of Rugby matches played on December ."50 'a miff beat Blackhcath at Blackhcath by 11 pomts to 8. The Rarlenuina beat the Army at Ald'.-r- 14 points to 8. Devonport Services beat Birmingham ;it Devonport by 17 points to nil. The Old102 words
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Article271 1923-01-12 10 Keaara. William Jacks and Co., writing from London en December Ml, state The unsatisfactory result of the first stage of the Premiers' Conference has naturally caused a sharp reaciion in speculative prices, as it means the prebent uncertainty as regards the Kuropean situation is with us over271 words
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Article112 1923-01-12 10 Amount previously acknowledged $1,381 Collected by Banda Hilir Chinese Association 17.80 Collected by Chua Kay Chian Association 37.20 Collected by United Chinese Association 31.15 Collected by Malacca Chinese Football Club 305.83 Collected by Mr. Tan Soo Hock (7 Hems* 8G4.72 Collected by Malacca Chinese Literary Association112 words
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Article233 1923-01-12 10 The child is made by its parei.fs all the teachers can do is to emper the steel,' said Proft.ssor Karl Pearson, lecturing to County Covncil school teachers at University College on The Relation of Health in Children to Mental and Moral Character. Dr. Pearson said his conclusion- were233 words
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Article53 1923-01-12 10 One of the most remarkable detect iv-^ !i!ns will be shown at the Alhambrn toll is a Samuel Goldwyn and Rex Beach production, in seven reels, which promts Leroy Scott's famous detective drama Partners of the Night. The l»st threr opi«od«-s <if P;uhe serial Co-Got-'Fui Hatch, will be [iii seated53 words
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Article639 1923-01-12 10 . New Volumes Available For Issue. In addition to a selection of new fiction, the following works have been adaed to the Kaitti is Library and will be available tot issue on ttaunay i HUM (Sir J. M.).— Dear Brjtus— a play. .bcerbohm (Max). Kossetti ami His639 words
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Article256 1923-01-12 10 Universal Indignation Excited. The Cairo correspondent of The Times slate;-, tiat the Kobscn outrage continues to excite universal indignant comment. Never during. 20 years have I seen the community stirred to such strcng expression of resentment and indignation at tho continuation .f the cowardly and brutal murders256 words
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Article31 1923-01-12 10 Miss Marie Tempest, the well-known actress, who had been on tour, commenced in 1914, which it will be remembered included Singapore, returned to Southampton on December 10 hy tlio> Cunardcr A.-quitania.31 words
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Letter372 1923-01-12 10 Singapore Training School. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Frequent questions have be~ri r.-ktd by mo public rejiardm;; the school that is conducted in Upper Serangoon Koail at Bidadarl i would bet; u little of your \;.lua''l<- space to explain the natsre of tins institution. The Singapore Training372 words
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Letter424 1923-01-12 10 Council Reform." To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, The Extraordinary Gazette issue 1 on the Bth instant, announces the ■iaatiaa of a Eurasian, a Tamil (Hindu) and two Chinese, one from Penang and the other from Malacca to be members of the Legislative Council. It seems rather regrettable424 words
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Article80 1923-01-12 10 Gaiety's is a superb programme this week. The first house feature is The Silver Greyhound from the story by Bannister Merwin with James Knirht and Majorie Villis in the star cast. This is followed by ik w comedy of Jimmy Aubrey's entitied The Decorator. Tho attractions of tho second show80 words
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Article22 1923-01-12 10 The Society Turf Fraud Case is recalled by the release of Captain Peel, wi-o rrcnrrvl two month"' rcmi: n \<v good conduct.22 words
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Article510 1923-01-12 10 . Sellers Still Withholding Stock. Messrs. Guthrie and Co. report Singapore, January 11. The auctions opened yesterday to a strong and active r.ii'iket. but si!!i anticipating advancing values, held off, Wht the remit that although t n wire catalogued only 200 t ns wcr? offer* and 222 tons510 words
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Article249 1923-01-12 10 The rcpoit of t!'e directors if Chenderiang Tin Dredging', Ltd., mr n th* yew ended .March 81, 1922, static that the ne: loss for the year, af writing vS depreciation 'jf boild pl-ar.t, fiiu! machinery, and af (<.>•• a> r an', f rtcres account was i.i 14l249 words
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Article202 1923-01-12 10 The report of the board of wardens of the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd for the year ended November 30, 1922, shews a credit balance on that date of $10,770. The collections on Sundays and Holy-days, including: collections for pastors, amounted to $5,653 as against202 words
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Article336 1923-01-12 10 . A Test Action Over a Couple Of Policies. The acting < bief Justice, Mr. Justice P. J. S]ii> ule, was occupied the whole of yesterday in hearing the action l>:.>u&, r lit by cfcop Kfwong Hang Yuen 'i.i Sincere Insurance and investment Company, Ltd., for S;>0,000, doe under336 words
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Article314 1923-01-12 10 . A1ma.— 22,000 lbs. Ayer Tawah.— :;o,y:io lbs. Alor Gajah.— ll.6so lbs. Australasia. 7.600 lbs. Ayer Panas.— 39,ooo lbs. Ampat (Sumatra).— 2l.B24 lbs. Anglo-Johore Consolidate^.— l9,269 lbs.; 12 months, 270,240 lbs. Bukit Toh Alang.— 3B,o3o lbs. BatanK 8enar.— 24,867 lbs. ■Biiitan. 15.M8 \bs. Batu Village. 1,814 fta. Balgownic—314 words
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Article196 1923-01-12 10 In tho course of an after-dinni at the Scottish Clans gathering in Lonon. the chairman (Mr. J-ihn McLaren) sai-l they would never get Home Rule in England. If they did the Great North Road would never hold the Scotsmen goin;; back. (Laughter.) He for one did196 words
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Article2045 1923-01-12 11 Considerable Reduction In Costs. The twelfth ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the Brooklands SeUngor Rubber Company, Limited, was held on December 10, at the offices of the Rubber Grower*' Association, 2, 3 and 4, Idol Lane, K.C., .Mr. E. D. Mor.ey sidilixThe Chairman said OnUcn.en, 12,045 words
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Article164 1923-01-12 11 The people of Adelaide gave a hearty reception to-day, states an Adelaide message of December 4 to Sir Tom Bridges ami Lady Bridges and their daughter en their arrival in the State, and owing to '.•.is remarkable achievements during the war the new Governor has come164 words
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Article63 1923-01-12 11 B'shop Roots, of Hankow, says that when he first went to China he had a good deal of difficulty in remembering faces. I'm getting over my difficulty now," he said one day to a mandarin, but in the beginning here in Hankow you all looked as like as two peas."63 words
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Advertisement141 1923-01-12 11 Pots Pep in the Party Nothing breaks the ice and starts things going so quickly as a Gramophone. Whoever the visitors or whatever the occasion, the H.M.V. Gramophone and Records afford music instantly available and perfectly attuned to the moment's requirements. Select your H.M.V. Gramophone and Records here. All models—141 words
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Advertisement359 1923-01-12 11 RAFFLES HOTEL TeL No. 2920. (10 lines) FRIDAY Tea Dansant 5 to 7 p.m. Ml SIC from 8 until 11 p.m. ANNA RAE, R.C.M.L. the Famous Scottish Violinist will perform in the Dining room during dinner. EOGAR IIULLAND, SARKIES BROTHERS, at the piano. Proprietors. ADELPH3 HOTEL THE LEADING HOTEL IN359 words
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Article339 1923-01-12 12 Par Value. Company. 11 Anglo-Malay Exchange Par Price*. Value. Company. 21/3 £1 Lendu Exchang Prices. 15/ II Ayer Kuning II Bakap Plantations 35/ £1 Lumut 11/3 2/ London Asiatic 81/3 3/10% II Banteng (Selangor) 11 Batu Caves 25/ £1 Malacca Plantations 18/3 2/ Merliman 2<« 3/339 words
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Article324 1923-01-12 12 BENGAL'S FISHERIES. Education and the Problem Of Supply. The resolution on the report of the Department of Fisheries, Bengal, for 1921-22, has been issued. It says It is satisfactory to note that the fishermen are beginning to realise the advantages of primary education for their children. In Dacca district alone324 words
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Article186 1923-01-12 12 We regret to learn, says the Englishman of December 21, of the death recently in a Chinese village of Mr. H. Martinet, the globe-trotter. Mr. Martinet caused quite a sensation when he passed through Calcutta last July, his bronzed complexion and flowing locks giving him the186 words
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Article325 1923-01-12 12 Discoveries in Municipal Removal. The municipality of Dundee are now removing from the old Town House, which has served as the corporation headquarters since 1734, to the new City Chambers in Caird Hall-buildings, given by the late Sir James Caird, Bt. During the preparations for the325 words
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Article181 1923-01-12 12 . A boyish game at the home of John Apted Gaughan, aged 10, of Brightonavenue, Bondi, had a tragic ending yesterday, states a Sydney (Australia) message of December 8. The lad was playing in the yard of the house with his brother Arthur, Jack Allen, aged181 words
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Advertisement309 1923-01-12 12 SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO LTD. KRAFT (PASTEURIZED) CANADIAN CHEESE MANUFACTURED BY KRAFT-MACLAREN CHEESE CO., LTD., MONTREAL, QUEBEC. 85 cts. PER LB. >♦-♦-•♦♦♦♦-• SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO LTD. (laeorporated In ta* BtraiU aWUl*a*ata> RETAIL DEPOT ORCHARD ROAD. >*«»♦♦«♦«♦♦♦♦»♦»» TBADK (VS) (OC) (RM) M.BKB Roshan M. A. Minulla Hussain Sahib Co. tl.309 words
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Article901 1923-01-12 13 Wonderful House and Courtly Ways. Gerard Lee Bevan, who is undergoing seven years' penal servitude for publishing false balance sheets and other offences, is the subject of a long sketch in a home paper, in the course of which the writer says There was never anything901 words
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Article198 1923-01-12 13 Nearly two and a half million miles per hour, or 1,100 kilometres per second, is the speed record set by the star RZ Cephei, which, according to a bulletin issued by the Harvard College Observatory, has been found to be moving through space with a greater198 words
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Advertisement230 1923-01-12 13 GLOBEOL The Ideal Tonic. -Ommgt'C r,!>i niJ i.'rnpl, I" "I c3-i state potitiveljf rtiat Globlol considerably curtails the period of convalescence. Generally speaking, it may be s»id to represent the ■tandard ipeciftc for all diseases due to poverty of MooJ. it is a Irtt'Claii tonic, and. unlike other Bgenii oi230 words
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Advertisement146 1923-01-12 13 THE VICTORIOUS UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITER WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND CENTRAL PALACE, NEW YORK, OCTOBER 23, 1922. Professional FIRST FOUR Underwood Amateur FIRST THREE do. Novice FIRST FOUR do. One-minute Championship WINNER do. SIZES STOCKED 10 2 in., 14 in., 18 in., 20 in., 26 in. and PORTABLE. ALL STANDARD KEYBOARD. Sole Agents146 words
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Advertisement452 1923-01-12 14 Ml II II II II II I |i II I! II II I the firm r'irl-/ ■■[OF THREE CENTURIES. V r^ y CAVANDER'S v S^^^^k CIGARETTES j APPRECIATED BY Y\bW /<*' 3f-^> BRITISH OFFICERS \7\j a»^S^ FCR HALF A CENTURY. CV i<VAx V I ;<7 (50s) A very popular Cigarette452 words
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Advertisement435 1923-01-12 14 Bfl* n>^ff M fff'ff'lWSMsT a r*T*™*»»J»jßßMMß a JßMMs ll ss«T********* M AmiU s?« *s,«ee,lti B.G. Asmara la too «v*r $17\it6,Gli The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (ißsorßoratoa la Straits aWttlemamts,) ■lAD OmCB I Wlacaestar Moose, Slaiap.r*. LONDON OJTICE I Si. Old Jewry, B.G. The Coatpaar has 410,000 i -.pesiUd435 words
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Advertisement536 1923-01-12 14 BANKING NEDERLANDSCH LNDLSCHE HANDELSBANK (NSTH. INDIA COMMERCIAL BANE) SstablUhed 1883. CAPITAL FL 60.000,000 (aboai £6,000,000). ISSUED AND Fl. 85.000,000 (aboat £4,600,000). RESERVE FUND Fl. 10,000.000 (aboai £1,675,000). HEAD OFFICE IN AMSTERDAM HEAD AGENCY IN BATAVIA BRANCHES Hongkong, Shanghai, Kobe, Medan, Soerabaya, Samarang, Bandoecg, Weltevreden, Cheribon, Tegal, Pecalonga, Probolinggo, Tjilatjap. Ampcnan,536 words
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Advertisement571 1923-01-12 14 BANKING ASIA BANKING CORPORATION CAPITAL 14,000,000 SURPLUS 12,000,000 HEAD OFFICE FOR THE FAR EAST Shanghai. Singapore Office 22, RAFFLES PLACE. Current, Savings Accounts and Fixed Deposits in U.S. Gold, Sterling, Franca, Taels and Local Currency. Drafts Bought, Sold and Entered for Collection. Commercial and Travellers Letters of Credit. Telegraphic Transfers571 words
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Advertisement499 1923-01-12 14 BANKING INTERNATIONAL BANKING CORPORATION (OWNED BY THE NATIONAL CITY BANK OF NEW YORK.) Capital UJ. I (,000,0m Surplus and Uadivlded Profit* U.S. 10,400,00*) Head Office 60, Wall Street, New York. Saa Francisco Office 212, Montgomery Street. London Office: 16, Blshopsgate, E.C, EASTERN BRANCHES. CMnas Canton, Hankow, Harbin, Hongkong, P.klsv Sksnghai,499 words
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Article638 1923-01-12 15 The Hamadryad a»d The krait. In t*ie rune of a:i interesting lecturein nalui in Siam" given by Dr. Mak ■lm Sniitl whose reputation as an expert on snakes is in/ornati:nal, be-] fore the Natural History Society of Siam] recently, the lectsrtr jjavc an account of •he d it-s638 words
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Article264 1923-01-12 15 PICTURES BY WIRELESS. New Era in Illustrated Journalism. A I.o:iri:>n table of Decombir 27 1 enterprise of the liaily Mail's wireless photography otter many of the past yeari experiments have at last bcaccompUshed facts. ctual discoveries have been made by Hr. T. Thoi.ic Baker, a well known pioaeer in photo-tesegrajthy,264 words
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Article139 1923-01-12 15 The Nagasaki Maru (6,000 tons). whiea had been built at a British dockyards, arrived at Kobe on DMHsskn 13. The steamer was constructed for Urn Nippon Y'.i-en Kaisha for the accelerated law between Nagasaki and Shanghai b he started next spring. She has a maximum speed of139 words
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Advertisement193 1923-01-12 15 NSW REDUCED PIUCE $2795 The above nroves that Car Prices are now down to "bedroi'v" mm prospective buyers would do well by pavehastag now. The only alteration in price that is likely h :<n uuward move. A "G" Cylinder Car at Price of a "4" Standard equipment includes Speedometer, wire193 words
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Advertisement129 1923-01-12 15 ECONOMICAL SOLIDS The tractive, cushioning, and durable qualities of (oodyear All-Weather Tread Solid Tyres save fuel and engine strain, and keep down the cost per tyre mile. They are factors for real Tyre economy in heavy duty hauling. The cost of this tyre is no greater than tyres of lesser129 words
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Advertisement246 1923-01-12 16 TO LET Immediate entry. A large compound bunpalow, with 4 bedrooms, at 1507, Joo Chiat Place, area 81,200 square feet. APPLY 35, PHILLIP STREET. The Stanuyx JPtlh Evening «Es> No. 1203 ciothts GOOD froa and practtod service r.re combined when cor-rectly-styled rimleM eye glasses add the final touch to the246 words
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Advertisement222 1923-01-12 16 DO I NEED GLASSES? I If in doubt consult JOHN DUKE, Optician, 16 Battery Road, Singapore. A Good New Year RESOLUTION TO BUY: Chop BUAYA Matches. BECAUSE They are THE BEST SIX WORDS To the wise are sufficient "ORDER ONLY GENUINE WELLSWORTH CROOKES' LENSES." Obtainable from M. EZEKIEL SONS, OPTICIANS,222 words
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Advertisement876 1923-01-12 16 CLASSBTED^ ADVERTISEMENTS Ta* PREPAID charge* for Want*, For Sale, To Let, etc., la ordinary do** set type (average six word, to Una) are par line on* insertion 28 cents., two la*. 46 eta., three ins. 64 cts., four ins. 82 cts., five in*, fl.oo, *ix in*. 1.18, ten in*. $1.40,876 words
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Advertisement854 1923-01-12 16 LAND AND HOUSES TO LET, No. 40, Meyer Road. Apply Crown Drapery, 29, Selegie Road. TO LET, house 70, Prinsep Street. Immediate entry. Apply 9, Clarko Quay. TO LET, N07~517 Meyer RoadL Entry February 1, 1923. Apply Meyer Brothers. TO LET, 35-2 and 36-3| Cairnhill Road. Water and gas laid854 words
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Advertisement691 1923-01-12 16 OFFICES AND GODOWNS TO LET GROUND FLOOR of Commercial Union Bjilaings, Robinson Road. Apply or. the premises. TO LET, office or godowa, 3,000 square t e« Rent cheap. Apply Dnaeaa Roberta, Ltd., 187, Cecil Street. TO BE LET, office* and godown* to anil al! requirements. Apply S. Masassea A Co.691 words
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Advertisement222 1923-01-12 16 PRINCESS GARMENTS GO, ANNOUNCE BIG REDUCTIONS IN THE PRICES OF THEIR PARISIAN LINGERIE HOSIERY DRESSES, ETC. 4. BAFFLES CHAMBESI (Opposite Roblnaana), Business hours 9 A.m. to 1 p.m. CENTRAL MOTOR HIRING COMPANY 66, ORCHARD ROAD. HUPMOBILE CARS ON HIRE DAT AND NIGHT. Thone 1733. photographs" For tk* beat of everything222 words
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Miscellaneous199 1923-01-12 16 THE STRAITS TIMES TMLMFHOWHx Editorial and General M Manager* Office 1117 All communications relating to editorial matter* and new. should be addressed t THE EDITOR. All communications relating to busines. matter*— advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc.. should be addressed to TEE MANAGER ADVERTISEMENT BATES. Wants, For Sale, To Let, etc.,199 words
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