The Straits Times, 28 August 1923
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Title Section13 1923-08-28 1 The Straits Times. No. 27.339 SINGAPORE, TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 1923 PRICE 10 CENTS13 words
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Article1070 1923-08-28 2 Annual General Meeting At Brisbane. The annual general meeting of the I liaub Australian Gold Mining Co., Ltd., j was held at Brisbane on July 26, when, in the absence of the chairman of direc- tors, Mr. Jamts Forsyth, the meeting was ,1 resided over by Mr.1,070 words
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Advertisement439 1923-08-28 2 Vj&^j Fifteen Delicious rU ,!^^ff^ Cheese Dishes IS A Cheese is an important ingredient in many Sjfl IJj jll Cornflour dishes, such a3 Maczironi Wfya W AA cheese, cheese scuffle, cheese jg /'^i'(i\C i i fondu and clieese straws. Corn--2)? J*4 U^*lii flour and cheese help each other lJ sy^*439 words
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Advertisement312 1923-08-28 2 Don t Lose Your Hair Try Cuticura If your scalp is irritated, itching and burning and your hair dry and falling out in combfuls try the following treatment. Touch spots of dandruff and itching with Cuticura Ointment and follow with hot shampoo of Cuticura Soap. Soap It Talcam li Id312 words
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Advertisement144 1923-08-28 2 2 Cars, Lorries AND MARINE SETS. ALL PRICES REDUCED The World-Famed Model. 501 DE LUXE, 10/15 HJ». Now only $3,400 D, I) Singapore. Ask for illustrated Catalogue. Demonstration or trial ru. COLONIAL MOTOR CO., OKCHASO KOAD fhoa* AMBROSOLI STOPPANI A CO., BULK AGKNTS. Pk«M tM. 2 lira d OLIVE OIL144 words
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Article924 1923-08-28 3 The following account of the Kjyai Sintfpore Yacht Club's racing on Sunday is contributed. Mr. Owen, the ultra popular secretary of the Club, put up the trophy that was raced for on Sunday and as it took thi* tonn of a beer mug, thirteen boats started for the prize924 words
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Article139 1923-08-28 3 New Vice-Chancellor May be More Lenient. Residents and undergraduates of Oxford art- wondering what sort of a time they will have when Dr. Joseph Wells, Warden of Wadham College, takes over the duties of Vice-Chancellor from Dr. Farnell at the beginning of the October term. Dr. Farnell, says139 words
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Advertisement405 1923-08-28 3 STEAMER SAIUNBS SWEDISH EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Sweden) Tor Trieste, Barcelona. Hamburg;, Aarhns, C'lirißti.-ir.ia, < openh.igen and Gothenburg. s.s. lAPAN due Sept. 15 For H-ii.i-l.ina. Havre, Hamburg. Aarhus, hrisliiMii.i. ('npenhagen nnd Gothenburg. M.V. CANTON due Oct. 15 For ataafhMaS Shanghai and Japan. M.V. CANTON due Aug. 26 For405 words
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Advertisement428 1923-08-28 3 fHORLICKSi MALTED 1 MILK TW. do few FooJDrht v ior building up th« tytttm wukeud through ettrtmm of Clinii. ih» HORLICICt MALTED MILK. Tk. S ■oaOiturntt of HOR TICK'S SM Malted Barley. Whemt and Milk. Civ* ra»w«4 rifMt ni vitality. HORLICICS b A. FmJDrink that moik Doctor! rocea- I ■end.428 words
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Advertisement195 1923-08-28 3 TO KEEP COOL AND WELL IN THE HEAT daily regularity is essential. To dispel constipation, gently stimulate the liver nnd lid the appetite, banish biliousness and summer headaches, Pinkettcs arc perfection. These dainty little laxatives also clear the skin, sweeten the breath, prevent diarrhoea and dysentery. Of dealers, or post195 words
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Advertisement179 1923-08-28 3 St. Paul! Girl Brand Lager Beer 0 X^^g^- R THE ORIGINAL "GIRLBRAND" of 50 Tears Reputation. African and Eastern Trade Corporation, Ltd. (Incorporated la Englaad) SINGAPORE. BOLB AGHNTS I S.H. ANI. TM.K High Grade Rubber Goods FOR THE FACTORY AND MINE Hosepipe, belting, sheets, valves, packings, buffers, rings, etc. FOR179 words
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Advertisement684 1923-08-28 4 STSfIMER SAILINBS P. 0. British India Apcar Line (Compares Incorporated la England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENIVSn.AR AMI ORIENTAL 8. N. CO. Under Contract with His Majesty's Government. LONDON-FAR EASTERN SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS FOR CHINA AND lAPAN FOR MARSEILLES, LONDON AND ANTWERP. Tonnage Due S'p.-ire Tonnage684 words
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Advertisement99 1923-08-28 4 DOLLAR LINE For Boaton, New York and Norfolk via Snei VIRGINIA DOLLAR Loading Singapore, September 15 ESTHER DOLLAR Loading Singapore, October 18. Through Bills of Lading issued from Singapore to the Principal Citiet of the United States and Canada. For further iaformatioa aa to Rates, etc., apply to DOLLAR STEAMSHIP99 words
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Advertisement724 1923-08-28 4 STEADIER SA.UHBS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) The Blue Funnel Line Regular 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 throngh724 words
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Advertisement654 1923-08-28 4 STEftMEB SAB.WBS KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPKJ (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO, OF kUTATIA) (Incorporated in HoUandl UNDER CONTR.*CT WITH Tlin NsTTHERIjANM INDIA GO\ EIIVMENT. Telephone Noa. Passage DepJ.. im. Freirht Dept, 1102, Marine l»« P t. and Transhipment Dept. 1437, .Manager's Drnt. 100 J. rOEN Aagnat Mnntok and Palembaaa;. BINGKEP— August I'.i.654 words
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Advertisement527 1923-08-28 5 STEAMER SAIiIMS T. Y. R. LONDON LINI Suwa Maru Sept. 4 Fushimi Mara Sept. 18 LIVER POOL_LINE Tokushima M;iru Sept. 20 Durban Maru mid. Sept. Tsushima Maru end Sept. HAMBURG LINE Matsuye Maru end Sept. NE\V_YORK LINE ria_SCEZ SOUTH AMF.RICAN LIVE BOMBAY LINE Wakasa Maru Sept. S Osaka Maru Sept.527 words
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Advertisement357 1923-08-28 5 tTEAMEB SAILINGS O.S.K. Proposed Sailings from Singapore. (subjret to change without previous notice.) EUROPEAN LINE For Marseille*, London. Hamburg. Rotterdam, Antwerp, via Colombo, Suez and Port Paid. Arr. Dep. •LONDON MARU middle Sept. 'Calls at Aden, Port Sudan and Marseille NEW YORK LINE For San Francisco, Panama,' New York, via357 words
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Advertisement668 1923-08-28 5 ziunn i sflniNis "NEDERLAND" ROYAL MAIL UNE ANU "ROTTERDAM LLOYD" ROYAL MAIL VM SAILINGS FROM SINGAPORE OF NEDERLAND ROTTERDAM LLOYD R. M. LINE R. M. LINE via Belawan-Deli, Sabanir, Colombo, via Bclawan-Deli, Saban^, Colombo, .Marseilles, Tangier will call at '.iiinii. Algiers to Amsterdam. Southa»:i>lon lo Rotterdam. KON D. NEDER. Aug.668 words
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Advertisement650 1923-08-28 5 I 6TEHMEB SfIH.H!6S "ELLERMAN" IINE ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP Co, Ltd. (Incorporated in TnglanJ) STEAMRR Due Singapore PASSENGER SERVICE OUTWARDS. tf..«. CITY OP KARACIII Chin* sad JfefM Oct. fi s.s. CITY OF PARIS China ami Japan Nov. 10 ••j. CITY OF CANTERBURY Cl.ina and Japan Dec. 27 HOMEWARDS. tM. CITY OF650 words
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Advertisement483 1923-08-28 6 CIHfcMAS PALACEGAY CINEMA First Show at 7.30 p.m. William Fox presents WILLIAM RUSSELL, in S Reels BARE KNUCKLES Larry Semon in a 2 Reel Vitagraph Comedy WELL I'LL BE Second Show at 9.15 INTERNATIONAL NEWS No. 15. Episodes 9 and 10 of the Great Universal Serial PERILS OF THE YUKON483 words
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Advertisement348 1923-08-28 6 CIKEHAS THE PALLADIUM THEATRE Tel. 903. Tel. 903. (RENOVATED AND REDECORATED) RE-OPENING, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, at 9.15 p.m. With a Super-programme of ALL-COMEDY including DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS THE NUT (Released by the UNITED ARTISTS CORPORATION). Music for this Occasion by the ARNOLD QUARTETTE (by kind permission of the Adelphi Hotel, Ltd.)348 words
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Advertisement243 1923-08-28 6 NEW ARRANGEMENTS have been made at THE NEW WORLD i GRAND STAND to see BOXING TO-NIGHT THE STAR OPERA At the THEATRE KOYAL North Bridge Road. Tv-nlght AZIS AM) lALBTLAI Araliinn Nig!it'n Hay K. H. CHEONG, Proprietor Y. L. TAN, Manager Paone 13SC for seata. MANILA ENVELOPES (COMMERCIAL SIZE). Before243 words
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Advertisement35 1923-08-28 6 S %£mk IRON 1 Pipes BRITISH STANDARD STOCKS CARRIED. Diam. it, Inch 2, 2Vi, S, 4, 5, 6. Length 6 ft. Metal >/« in. and »/16 in. COMPETITIVE PRICES. ETABLJSSEMENTS BROSSARD MOPIN (Incorporated in China). SINGAPORE.35 words
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Article161 1923-08-28 7 FIXTURES. r, \utu«i M Higii Water, 11. 52 a.m.. 11.46 p.m. lootbull, S.F.A. Cup, Middlesex 1 v. S.R.C. Hand in tin- Gardens. Wednesday. August 29 ilicii Water, 0.21 p.m. Outward mail due by Merionei. nnd (>. homeward n.. il. Vie. Theatre, 9..'!0 p.m. I -a fa. Cop161 words
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Article316 1923-08-28 7 YKSSI.I.S AT THE DOCKS. Taut Wharf Banln- Nil. East Wharf T.i'.. Sheer Wharl 51...-1 Van da Hcele. M^in Wh^rl liottiiiKen, Canton, Titan, Ixiot. ■aiplre Dock C P. Leeocq, Bnmatra M.iru, Magnet, Ayuthia, a*asama Weal Wharl Calypso. Jardlnca Wharl ()ori;on. I'ulo Mrani Coal Wharf— Nil. Keppel Harbour. Main Wharl316 words
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Article212 1923-08-28 7 To-day. f ulau Samliu 2.30 p.m. Sarawak and Coebill I'-'i Malueca I P-m. Mi.li.nu and Muur .y ..4 p.m. Sanarinda 4 p.m. Manila ami Honcliong 6 p.m. Bangkok (By train) 6 p.m. Wednesday ..'>a t.r.d Djambi 9 a.m. Mlri, Labaan, Jesselton, Kudut and Sandaknn 11 a.m. Mnntok212 words
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Article34 1923-08-28 7 By Joiian de Witt Malwa l'crsta Kawi Utvanha S'porr July 23 July 18 July 25 July 30 Auk. 1 Arrt. l.ondoi Aug. 1' Aug. l: Aug. 8i Ace 2 Auf. 2:34 words
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Article189 1923-08-28 7 EXCHANGE Singapore, August 28. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 5/32 Demand 2/4 1/1 C Private 3 m. credits 2/4 "N On New York Demand 53 Private 90 d/s 55V4 On France, Bank 90(1 India, Bank T.T. 175 Oa Hongkong, Bank d/d 2V» p.c. dis. On Shanghai,189 words
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62 1923-08-28 7 Tone of the market Steady. Latest London cables quote Spot sheet Is. 3%d. Spot Sept. Oct.-Dce. J::n. -March M ingapore Standard Pale Crepe. Closing Price*. Buyers. Sellers. n > spot September Oct.-Dec. Jan.-March Singapore Standard Kibbed Smoked Sheet Cloßing Prices. Buyers.62 words
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Article206 1923-08-28 7 Issue Val. I Buyers. Sellers. 1 Bat.ang Vadang 0.42% 0.47% 1 1 Hitaiu Tin LSI LSI 1 i Jeiantoh 0.10 0.20 1 1 Jchan Tin O.:i8 0.43 £1 Kum. Kumunting 47/- 48/--10 in Kinta Assn. Ord. 7.50 8.00 G I.int;ui Tin 4.15 4.30 10 3') Mulayan Col 22.00 22.75206 words
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Article144 1923-08-28 7 IsMie Val. I'd. Buyers. Sailers. O £1 P.. Am. Tobacco T..2.6 5.7.6 10 10 Central Engines !).00 10.00 10 10 Central Motors 3.30 3.60 U ti E. Smelting Co. 7.00 7.15 5/- 5/- Else. Tramways 1/3 1/9 10 10 Fraser Neave 33.0n 3'J.lin •>0 50 Hummer Co. 137.50 145.0<f144 words
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Article109 1923-08-28 7 IJ. Eng. 6 p.c. $1,234,300 par 5 p.c. p.m. S'por» Electric Tiamways, 5 p.c. £ooU.OOO »m. Spore Municipal 6 p.*. $1,.".7b,000 par. S'pntv Municipal 4Vi p.e. of IMT $1,000,000 p.e. dl». Sport Municipal 4% p*. of 1903 $1,600,500 p.t die. Spore Municipal 4H \>.t. of lHi/J $1,800,500 16 p.e.109 words
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Article410 1923-08-28 7 Fr«»er and Co. and Lyall and Bratt's QaetatUa*. Latest available Sterling Quotation* are printed ea another page on Friday To-day s Trices. Fraser I.yall Co. Evatt. AlltT.'.-.yNcw ($1) 1 .2.-1 LSS 1.25 1.35 Alor Gajah ($1) 1.40 1.50 1.40 1.50 A. Hitam ($5) 14.00 15.00 14.00 15.00 A.410 words
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Advertisement848 1923-08-28 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advte.. see page 16. FRI'IT IN BTBUI Btrawbeiriea, Clieries, Blr.ck Cuirnnts. Peaches, Pean terri Apricots, Raspbcrrie:,, .Mangoes. H. liolter. Direct Importer, Europe Hotel Blc'r. TO LET, bungalow, 1, Winds Bead. Apply M. H. Sassoon, 5-1. M;\]sccu P. net. $3,000 TO LEND, oil good hou:'i- property 10848 words
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Advertisement214 1923-08-28 7 CASTOR OIL CORDIAL MULFORD (More active and agreeable than castor oil and the most acceptable method of administering it is to give this Cordial). Children readily take castor oil cordial, as it is free from castor oil taste r.nd flavor and delightful to the palf.te. Its attractive ruby colour, also214 words
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Advertisement439 1923-08-28 7 MUNICIPAL- NOTICE The Municipal Commissioners of the Town of Singapore invite tenders for the erectles and completion of five blocks of cooln- lines in reinforced concrete at Jalan Titmbah, Singapore. Plans may be seen and specification and tender forms obtained at the Municipal Architect's Office, during office hours. Tenders to439 words
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Advertisement307 1923-08-28 7 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the following pluees la Singapore Hotel ran Wijk. Money Changer, Grosvenor. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd., Raffles Place. Money Changer, Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Europe Hotel. Money Changer, Raffles Hotel. Federal Rubber Stamp Co., Raffles Place. Peter Chong, Bras Basah Road. G. H. Kiat307 words
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Obituary61 1923-08-28 8 BUYERS.— At 203, Forest Avenue, Aberdeen, on August 23, 1923, i.ftt-r a lone illness A. L. Buyers, uged 51. Ceylon papers please copy. DUDLEY.— At Carey Island, Port Swettcnham, on Augut.l 23, Utt, Mrs. Lizzie Muthammnh Dudley, beloved wife of Mr J. Dudley. The interment took place the following61 words
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1234 1923-08-28 8 Mr. Eric Miller, in his letter to the United States Rubber Association, has put the case for the rubber estate owner* very simply and very clearly. Some folk at Akron have been screaming about shortage, and it is our belief that if1,234 words
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Article30 1923-08-28 8 The rate of issue of money orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 173 $100. The rate of payment of money orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 176=5100.30 words
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Article30 1923-08-28 8 A report of the annual meeting of Raub Gold Mines appears on page 2, and of the annual meeting of the Association of British Malaya on pages 11 and 12.30 words
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Article34 1923-08-28 8 All Scouts who are helping next week at the Congress of the Far Eastern Association of Tropical Medicine are asked to meet at Headquarters on Friday, August SI, at 5.15 p.m. to receive instructions.34 words
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Article16 1923-08-28 8 The ban placed on the Catholic Herald by the local Government has born re- j moved.16 words
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Article17 1923-08-28 8 The new Labour Ordinance, passed by the Federal Council on July 11, was gazetted on August 25.17 words
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Article27 1923-08-28 8 A meeting of the Indian Immigration Committee was held at Port Swettenham an Sunday. Among those who attended was the Hon. Mr. J. W. Campbell, ol Malacca.27 words
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Article34 1923-08-28 8 According to our Penang correspond?nt, a meeting of local-born Indians, held an Saturday, defeated a resolution to ■rra a Straits-born Association by 20 ■'otes to 13. Mr. M. Gopaldas, a retired Government official, presided.34 words
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Article43 1923-08-28 8 On August 19, a launch towing n string of boats passed by the premises of the Siam Steam Packet Co., Ltd., at Angthong, Bangkok, end the last boat of those towed crashed into the company's floating dock and carried part of it away.43 words
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Article43 1923-08-28 8 A gang robbery is repotted to have occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning in a house at H4 Victoria Stvet. Ihe occupant, a second hand dealer, ■itates that about five- Chinese laided the premises and got away with $380 in cash.43 words
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Article34 1923-08-28 8 Six Chinese wt-re- convicted by the Third Magistrate yesterday on cfaargM of affray in Duxton Road and fin^d $20 .ach in addition to entering into bonds to ke-ep the peace. According to the cvi-34 words
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Article19 1923-08-28 8 dence the rioters assaulted each other with bottles and sticks, and one police constable stated that he heard firing.19 words
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Article57 1923-08-28 8 An interesting civil suit is down fi>r hearing in the Supreme Court, Serembar, 10-day, reports the Malay Mail. Mr. C J. M. Lyons, onetime manager of the Seremban bianch of Messrs. E. A. Baibour, Ltd., is suing that firm for $1,172. C.l alleged to be due as commission. There is,57 words
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Article63 1923-08-28 8 For assaulting a tram driver, a Chinese was fined $4 by the Third Magistrate yesterday and also ordered to pay over to 'he complainant $1 as compensation. The Magistrate was informed th:\t there a ere several complaints of tram drivers oeing assaulted, but the offences were always committed in out63 words
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Article71 1923-08-28 8 The driver of a private c-r, displaying a large white cross over his spare wheel at the ba;k of his vehicle, and who tore :long Cantonment Road shortly after 7 p.m. yesterday, is asking for trouble, and >vill certainly get it either in the form of j broken neck or71 words
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Article75 1923-08-28 8 The Electrical Review of Ju!y 27, states The General Electrical Co., Ltd., had a busy time during the recent brief spell of hot weather. On July IS, from 9 a.m. to C p.m., Kreezor fans were sold at the rate of four a minute, or .00 separate orders an hour.75 words
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Article76 1923-08-28 8 The annual general meeting of the Malacca St. Andrew's Society was held en Saturday, 25th inst., when it was decided provisionally to hold a dance in celebration of St. Andrew's Day, 1923. The following office-bearers were elected for the current year Chieftain Mr. I. C. Henderson, vice chieftain Mr. C76 words
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Article79 1923-08-28 8 The sixteen sites for bungalows granted on Penang Hill, for which applications were invited some time ago, include the following The Hen. Mr. John MVtch«ll, the Hon. Mr. W. H. Thome, Messrs. D. A. M. Brown, Palgrave Simpson, W. B. Hamilton, A. R. Thornton, E. K. Bulford, Dr. Connolly, the79 words
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Article92 1923-08-28 8 There was a fairly large gathering of Malayalees, including ladies, at the Association h:ll on Saturday evening to celebrate the Onam. The function commenced about 6 p.m., when Mr. K. M. R. Menon, the* chairman, made a short speech in Malayalam on the significance and iiythical origin of the Onam92 words
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Article100 1923-08-28 8 Two Malay motor drivers were brought up before the Second Magistrate. Mr. Ahearne, yesterday, in consequence of a collision between a bus anil a lorry in Selegie Road on Sunday afternoon. The vehicles wi-iv both rather badly damaged, and as the smash up left both the vehicles across the tram100 words
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Article121 1923-08-28 8 A correspondent writes that a most daring attempt at theft was committed by a Chinese at Ma island, Teluk BlanKah Road, on Saturday morning. Shortly after ten o'clock, Mrs. Gunasekara, the sole occupant of the house at the time, went into her bedroom where the baby was asleep and here121 words
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Article356 1923-08-28 8 The London stipendiary magistrate Israel Symmons is dead. Mr. Hewgfll, a former member of thf Kuala Lumpur Bar, is now living at Wey mouth. A Reuter cable of Aujrast 27. an lKiunccs the death of the actri^- Ufa I.ittv Lind. Mr. H. H. Ferrers, who went home356 words
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Article37 1923-08-28 8 Messrs. Lewis and Peat, writing under to-day's date state A cable from our London office to-day gives London stocks down 1,070 tons for the week ending August 25, total now on hand 17,502 tons.37 words
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Article38 1923-08-28 8 The P. and O. outward mail «ti amor hariv.alu, with London mails despatched < ii August B, is due at Penang at daylight on Thursday. The mails will prot ably be delivered in Singapore on Friday morning.38 words
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Article37 1923-08-28 8 His Excellency the (iovernor and Lady Guillemard will resume their At Homes ii Tuesday, Sept. -mbur 1, on which day those present will have an opportunity of Hunting the delegates of the Medical flung MM37 words
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Article57 1923-08-28 8 Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent wires tha'J a fatal motor accident occurred yesterday at Kampong Attap. A car was proceeding in the direction of town when a Chinese boy, Lok Yong Che-e, in attempting to cross the road was knocked down, receiving serious injuries. He was taken to57 words
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Article50 1923-08-28 8 A Chinese, named Lv Yeng Hong, was found dead at his father's house, 10 South Bridge Road, yesterday afternoon. It was apparently a. case of suicide, death being due U> poisoning by ferro-cyanide of potassium. The deceased was employed in an iron-foundry owned by his father.50 words
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Article58 1923-08-28 8 Dr. M. J. Rattray, president of the transport and entertainment committee of the Far Eastern Association of Tropical Medicine, desires U> inform intending exhibitors of pictures, etc., that the exhibition sub-conimittee will be pi' receive paintings, drawings, prints, etc., as from Thursday morning, 'August 11, and not58 words
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Article107 1923-08-28 8 partod on the 21st inst., that the Pattani correspondent of the Siam Observer, wiring to th:;t paper on August 14, ~t:UPK Two A WWII 111! and one Englishman, in the sailing boat Margarttte, ten days out on the open sea from Tn ii);ganu, were caught in107 words
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Advertisement175 1923-08-28 8 7?jßP' x Smart Wear C^^^\^Ag Men of Taste V i«Jii|!H^SFp^ W K ;ire now l xhibitin a j^l '^ySSSSBP^ carefully selected stock suitable for both Tropical """"^G^ J The favour of showing you Ii '1 our complete selection will U ,ji| be greatly esteemed and we I look forward to175 words
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Advertisement139 1923-08-28 8 ALHAMBRA In the Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. LON CHANEY MARGUERITE DE LA MOTTE IN SHADOWS in 7 Reels. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. RUTH ROLAND IN THE TIMBER QUEEN In 15 Episodes or 31 Reels. Episode ."> THE YUKON TRAIL, 2 Reels. Episode 6 THE HIDDEN139 words
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Article159 1923-08-28 9 Progress of the General Election. [Rxuter's Service.] London. August 27. Apart from miner incidents, including the sudden burst of machine-gun fire at dawn at Dublin, which has so far not been explained, the election.- in the Irish Free State are proceeding oiuetly. National troops on bU'yr!e« ire159 words
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Article146 1923-08-28 9 [Rxuter's Service.] London, August 27. Moscow The British Member of Parliament, Mr. S. Sakiatvala, has arrived. The German ex-Chancellor, Dr. Wirth, and the German deputy, Herr Haas have visited M. Krassin. London, August 27. Moscow The Russian Volunteer Fleet, the White Star, the Red Star and the Hamburg-America146 words
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Article139 1923-08-28 9 [Reutkr's Service.] London. August 27. An interesting event in the commodity markets last week was the re-entry, after an interval of some months, if America as a considerable buyer of rubber, chiefly for delivery in January, February and March, 1924, thereby causing a rise in the January-March price139 words
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Article50 1923-08-28 9 rREuiEE's Service.] London, August 28. Paris The sporadic forest fires which continued las: week have now asscmed alarming proportions at La Ciotat where they are defying all efforts to quell them and are approaching Mont Canaille and threatening Cassis Woods. Over 100 hectares have already been destroyed.50 words
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Article69 1923-08-28 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, August 27. Constantinople The evacuation of British troops is actively proceeding following Turkish ratification of the Lausanne Treaty. The waiting transports have all left filled with troops in high' spirits and with munitions. It is expected that the Asiatic side of the Straits will be69 words
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Article167 1923-08-28 9 Another Son of Joseph Takes Office. FReuter's Service.] London, August 27. Official Mr. Neville Chamberlain has keen appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer and Sir W. Joynson-Hicks, Health Minister. London, August 27. The fact that Mr. McKcnna's declining the Chancellorship was due to his inability to find an167 words
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Article90 1923-08-28 9 [Bbotbr's Service.] London, August 27. Simla Agra has been the scene of further serious Hindu-Muslim riots. Firearms were used and the casualties were heavy. The disturbances continue. London, August 27. .Bombay There is keen resentment in India over the recent Kenya decision which, it is contended, is unfavourable90 words
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Article88 1923-08-28 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, August 28. Herr Stresemann, in an interview with the Daily Graphic, said that if his" Government fell, accomplishing nothing, he would perhaps be the last bourgeois Chancellor of Germany. If that happened, more of Europe than Germany would succumb to Bolshevism. If the Government could88 words
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Article79 1923-08-28 9 [Reuter's Servici I London, August 27. A large French passenger aeroplane, from Le Touquet for London, crashed at East Mailing, Kent. One was killed and nine injured. The pilot was landing owing to engine trouble and the passengers excitedly rushed to the rear weighing down the tail and causing79 words
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Article67 1923-08-28 9 [Beuter's Service.] London, August 28. Ottawa Statistics show that the Canadian mining industry has recovered from the slump of previous years. The gold production during the first six months of 1923 amounted to 530,000 fine ounces, valued at 11,000,000 dollars and silver 8,000,000 ounces, valued at 5,500,000 dollars.67 words
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Article54 1923-08-28 9 [Reuter'b Service.] London, August 28. Melbourne According to the Argus, a branch of the Ku Klux Klan with nearly a thousand members has been formed at Auckland in antagonism to Asiatic labour and traders. London, August IT. Amsterdam The famous actor, Louis Bouwmcester, has been run over and seriously54 words
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Article162 1923-08-28 9 Sudden Death in a Railway Train. [Reltek's Service.] London, August 27. Amsterdam The Gaekwar of Baroda died at Flushing while coming from Berlin. London, August 27. The Gaekwar of Baroda was travelling to Flushing to spend a few days when hebecame ill in the train and was162 words
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Article101 1923-08-28 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala. Lumpur, August 27. At the Supreme Court, this morning, before Sir Lionel Woodward, CJ.C, when the matter of the Seremban General Agency in bankruptcy was mentioned, Mr. Shearn applied for his Lordship ti sanction authority for criminal proceedings to be taken under101 words
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Article91 1923-08-28 9 From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, August 27. The District Grand Master of Scottish Freemasonry, Dr. Malcolm Watson, installed W. J. Smith as Master of Lodge Krian, ct Parit Buntcr on Saturday. There was a record attendance of brethren from the States and Colony. There was a successful display91 words
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Article206 1923-08-28 9 Pass List in Autumn Professional Examination. The following are the results of the autumnal examination of the King Edward VII. College of Medicine Final Examination for the Diploma of L.M..S.— G. H. Oorloff, R. Anparajoo, S. Subramanyam, Miss Soo Kirn I. an, Ang Swee Hian, Makan Sinj-h,206 words
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Article250 1923-08-28 9 The committee in charge of the campaign to liaise funds for the erection of administrative and industrial buildings at the Malaysian Union Seminary, 399-1, Upper Serangoon Road, report progress and a li^t of contributors. The* attention of interested persons is directed to the possibility of contributing to250 words
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Article2312 1923-08-28 9 Mr. Eric Miller Explains Fair Price. We extract the following letter from a circular issued by the Rubber Association of America Harrisons and Crosfield, Limited. 1-4, Great Tower Street, London, E. C. 3. 21st June, 1923. My dear Hotchkiss As promised I will endeavour to summarise for2,312 words
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Article2042 1923-08-28 9 Proceedings at Annual General Meeting. There was a large a.tendance of members at the annual general meeting of tli" Singapore Cricket Club, which was held yesterday afternoon in the club pavilion. Mr. R. J. Fsrrcr ptwidad, support eil l>. Messrs. B. Dunn fvice-president), H. M. Cantrell, E.2,042 words
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Article98 1923-08-28 10 We have received from the Director of Gardens, a copy of the Gardens' Bulletin, Straits Settlements, 1 1 iii^ Nns. l-::. >f volume issued in August. The contents include articles dealinjT with the fertility of branched coconut palms, branching in Arenjra pinnata, an experiment with lettuces, a98 words
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Article99 1923-08-28 10 Singapore, .^uyurt "J.-v Hubbcr.— London Is. :!%<!. Local 52%. Tin.— London £191 12s. Od. Local 96 Vi tons sold). Share Market.— Dull. Kubbers. Glenealys 1.40-1.50, Indragiris 5.40-5.C0, Ayer Moleks 1.40-1.45, Uukit Jelotongj 78 H -77 14 cents, Malaka Pindil 1.70-1.75, Bassetts 1.20-1.25. Tins. Nawng Pets 1.35-1.40,99 words
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Article107 1923-08-28 10 Singapore, August 28. Tin.— iV.,l 12s. 6d. up 15s. lubber. Is. b^id. up 'Ad. Sh it- Market. More active. Hjbber.s.— Lunas 7.90-8.10, Craigielea? .:-Vl. Indragiria 5.50-5.60, Radellas 4i:2C Ivatoyang Bahrus 'J9-1.02' 2,Tamba- laks 84-SB, New Serendahs 3.10-3.20, United Malccas 1.65-1.70, Malaka Pindas 1.67H-1.72H, Changkats 3.40-3.60, MalaKofts107 words
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Article193 1923-08-28 10 The special seven part production The Houmerang with Henry B. Walthall will in 1 meeued tor another three night?, at the Gaiety Cinema. Thursday will be the last night. Othtr pictures are Mr. Nobody Serial, International News Uuzette A Bluejacket's Honour The Warrior Strain Sic 'Em Brownie. Friday.i193 words
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Article275 1923-08-28 10 The first annual report of the directors of New Craigielea, Ltd., for the year ended May 31, 1923, shows a profit oj *1G,iy3.74. The directors recommend that the preliminary expenses amounting to $12,299.09 be written off, and the balance of $4,194.65 be carried forward. The aren of275 words
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Letter319 1923-08-28 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Frankly, 1 am out to grind an axe therefore 1 write, by your leave. 'I have invented a rear light and number plate which for distinctness of number and red I will back against any lamp not made to my319 words
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Article421 1923-08-28 10 Reconstitution of thi* Singapore Body. The following is contributed Pursuant to a notice issued by Messrs. Walter Abeygoonesekera and B. li. Samr.tawieltrama, quite a large number of the Sinhalese community of Singapore assembled ay No. 21-6, WJilkie Road, on the 24th inst., for the purpose of re-organising the421 words
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Article184 1923-08-28 10 An enquiry was held this morning by the City Coroner, Mr. C. H. Nlcol, regarding the deaths, of the two Chinese, who were murdered in the sensational secret society riot at GeyUnJr some tlnu» ago. Four Chinese, named Choon Cheng Hoon. Lim Suing Swee, Ang Cheng Yee,184 words
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Article242 1923-08-28 10 Question of Assisting New Members. The annual meeting of the Singapore 1010 Club wai held yesterday la the Exchange Rooms, Mr. Cooke-Yai borough presiding. In moving the adoption of the report and accounts, the Chairman pointed out that the expenses were just covered by the subscriptions, so242 words
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Article146 1923-08-28 10 [Reuter's Service] London, August 28. At a meeting of thp Kootba'.i Association in London, the Singapore Football Association was elected to membership. Singapore I'cotb.ill (up. Beth the semi-finals and the final of thp Singapore Football Cup competition will be played this week. To-day, the Middlesex meet the146 words
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Article178 1923-08-28 10 Singapore were well worthy of their second success on Saturday, comments the Malay Mail. True, they were a goai down and had something of a scare, at half-time, but that they were the better side there is no gainsaying. The extent to which the adverse conditions178 words
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Article162 1923-08-28 10 The Rugby season open in N. Johore with a meeting in the Batu Anam Club, on Saturday evening last, which was well attended by a Urge number of enthusiastic followers of the game, with Mr. B. J. R. Barton in the chair. It was obvious from the162 words
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Article426 1923-08-28 10 As stated yesterday the V.M.C.A. was defeated by the Indian Association on Raffles School ground on Saturday. In the first' innings the V.M.C.A. tried Ignatius, of the Lanka Union, who played against the S.R.C. on that day, and substituted Westerhout for Cordeiro who had also played for the S.R.C.426 words
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Article278 1923-08-28 10 Although the S. R. C. fielded a weak hockey ttam they nevertheless gave a good account of themselves yesterday when they were opposed to the Indian Association. Play started rather tamely. and through a lapse in the S. R. C. defence, the Indians were the first to open the278 words
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Article344 1923-08-28 10 A vi-iy good programme is promised at the New World this evening, the chief bout being between Cowboy Reyes and Eddy Giady, who recently met Pelky. There will also be an 8-rounds fight between C. B. Webb and J. Smythe, as well ;.s inner bouts. Mr. J. Bowcn,344 words
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Article100 1923-08-28 10 TO-DAY'S TIES. It Class Single. Palgrave v. Ferguson. J. W. Winter v. Duff. C Class Singles. Campling v. H. C. Baker. Hanscn v. King. McOustra v. Snell. Godfrey v. McCrae. Meredith v. Furber. Eber v. Bourne. Gale v. Rogers. Fraser v. Roberts. Stephen v. L.100 words
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Article318 1923-08-28 10 SATURDAY'S RESULTS. K. Crunste'n beat Tay Soo Woon, C— 3, 7—5. J. Ikeda beat K. Angus, 6—3, 6—o. YESTERDAY'S PLAY. B. F. Santos beat Mok Kirn Hwee, 6—o, ft— l. C. D. Smith beat I. G. Scott, 6— lt, 6 2. Lim Chuan Hoe v.318 words
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Article70 1923-08-28 10 The result of the August medal (stroke) is a win for S. C. Campbell with a i=;ore of 81 6=75 net. The ball sweep on Saturday was won by J. D. Mair with :i8 net and on Sunday by C. R. Wardle with SI net. The result70 words
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Article359 1923-08-28 10 The S.V.C. fired off the :!0 yards Malaya Cup competition en Saturday afternoon last, the following being the order of merit for the six leading teams 1. No. 4 Platoon Eurasian Co. 2. No. 2 Platoon Eurasian Co. Right Section S.R.A.(V). 4. No. 1 Platoon Eurasian359 words
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Article138 1923-08-28 10 The eight coloured members of the crew of the British steamer City of Batavia, who have been in Melbourne since they refused duty on the rtOTWt tome weeks ago, were before the City Court again on July 31, charged with wilful disobedience. It was explained that the men,138 words
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Article64 1923-08-28 10 Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent telegraphs Mr. R. Dinsdale of the Hongkonir Bank, Kuala Lumpur, is retiring shortly anil is going to Canada. Mr. G. R. Smart, of the Mercantile Bank, has been transferred to the Singapore office, and Mr. J. Argyll Robertson, the manager of the64 words
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Advertisement231 1923-08-28 10 Property Sales. The following Singapore, Johore and Malacca properties were sold by auction by Messrs. Checng Koon Seng and Co. at their sale-rooms, 30 Chulia Street and Hi Riverside, Malacca, on August 22 <md 24 Rubber plantation n< PasTr Gudan«, Johoie Bahru, ar< 146 acres, bou;;h; by Mr. E. M.231 words
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Article3809 1923-08-28 11 Innual Meeting of London Association. Sir Frank Swettenham's Criticisms. The annual general meeting of tlv sociation of British Malaya was beld the Bobber Grower* 1 Association, 2. l(!ol I--inc, Eaatcheap, X.<". on July 25, reports the China Express and Telegraph. The President, Sir Ernest W. Birch, ls.i .M.G.,3,809 words
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Advertisement121 1923-08-28 11 HAVE YOU HEARD She Gives it All to Me SONG FOX TROT. THE BEST, THE LATEST TRY IT! BUY IT! AT S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE. ■>♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦»♦»-»♦»♦-»♦♦♦♦>♦»♦»»♦♦♦ CROSS" THE ALL-BRITISH TYRE WX ALL STOCKISTS. mSTkMBCTING AGINTB William Jacks Co., SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. CAMPBELL COLD STARTING VERTICAL OIL ENGINES121 words
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Advertisement417 1923-08-28 11 RAFFLES HOTEL Telephone 2026 (10 Line*) Telephone 292 (10 Lines). MONDAY.-Tea Dansant. TUESDAY.— Dinner Dane*. Tk. Fl»e.t Ballroom In the Ea.,t. WEDNESDAY.-Orcl.e.tr.l Concent. TIHJRSDAY.— Curst Night, Dinner and GRILL, open till 12 p. ra nJs£ft. D.n.an,. SATURDAY.— Guest Night, Dinner and TO-NIGHT Dancf RAFFLES ORCHESTRA. DINNER DANCE muM SSH I417 words
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Article156 1923-08-28 12 Guide's Remarkable Escape From Death. The Times Geneva correspondent reports a remarkable escape from death of a woman climber, Mrs. Coninx, and her Kuidc Bischof. They were ascending a Ki.OOO feet peak when the guide slipped into a crevasse and hung to the end of the156 words
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Advertisement200 1923-08-28 12 |J FIGHT OFF DISEASE WITH FOOD f# A poorly r.ourinhed person— child or adult jtlVr* :l ahtabn F9 mnrk for disease to attack. H i-tj A well-fed, well nourished, healthy person, thrcueh whixp fl ii veins flows pure, untainted blond, stands a Rood chanc- t.) real sist germs, disease, and200 words
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Advertisement287 1923-08-28 13 SOLIGNUM Artistic Wood Preservative and >Vhite Ant Destroyer IN ALL COLOURS AGRISOL FUNGICIDE For Rubber Trees, etc. NORUSTO ANTI-CORROSIVE PAINT For Iron and Steel-work VULCAN DISINFECTANT FIXEM WATERPROOFING SOLUTION. Sole Agents Sime Darby Co., Ltd. Incorporated in Straits Settlements. »-»•»♦■•♦♦»■»♦♦♦-♦■»♦♦»■»♦>-»-»»-•♦♦»♦♦»♦■♦♦♦■»♦♦•-»♦♦•-♦♦»♦»♦»♦»« DICK'S THE Original Balata Belt For supplies apply to McAlisier287 words
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Advertisement962 1923-08-28 13 f A 3 THE VICTIMS* OF URIC ACID J A French Pn*Pm*flf|QH Lj <^V*\ Arthritic subjects take a course I^l M'*\ of URODONAL every month, ffic ia dopted by t-f Wx 4$$WL which eliminates the Uric Acid the French Government mme^i \/A.\ S^jHQ Public Health Author- jW m SySICm antl962 words
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Advertisement186 1923-08-28 14 THE FINEST j ALL BRITISH TOILET SOAP j taBBBBBBBWsfB/y^jojfe3ayS'-^ s*^\^B| PREMIER VINOIiA SOAP b a spfeaWtM all Hrilish Toi'c delicate and L-efresMng fragrance. Its emo'tieit gentle lather U greatly ;ippreciated by the millions oi women who have cho.-cn it as lh«ir favourite soap. la price > nithhi tV reith of186 words
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Advertisement2076 1923-08-28 14 IHnrJM««ManraHaNBMa»BaHMrjMBBMSaHaBnBKM I Assets over $5,000,000 S.C. Assurance in force over $17,000,000. g The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd I (Incorporated in Straits Settlements.) HTAD OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 82, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Conrt of England and compile! with the2,076 words
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Article1035 1923-08-28 15 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. The Prevention of Tyre Bursts. In concluding an article dealing with the subject of burst tyres, a contributor to The Light Car and Cyclecar says A cover which it allowed to creep round the rim will cause certain disaster to the1,035 words
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Advertisement172 1923-08-28 15 Truck Price on request of a Standard Body to suit your business. Chassis $1,225 EX WORKS SINGAPORE. IF hauling or delivering enters into your business you need a FORD TRUCK. It will handle that hauling or delivering more efficiently and at less cost than any other outfit whether horse drawn172 words
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Advertisement404 1923-08-28 15 I Breaks all R.A.C. Trial Mileage Records THE RKOBD RKKAKKK. 25,000 Miles The 25,000 miles were covered in two trials, one for 20,000 miles and one for 5,000 miles. No adjustments were made between the trials nor did the car leave the hands of the R.A.C. from start to finish404 words
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Advertisement396 1923-08-28 16 •UAN KIAT GO., LTI. (Incorporated In Singapore) ■klptaandlrr. and General Contractor*, 15, PHILIP STREET. New Shipments just received and stock •Jway* on hand of Galvanixtd Padlocks, Woodite Rings, Clyburn Spanners, Ahbextoß Cord, Tuck's Genuine Tacking. Brass Butt Hinges, Boxwood Rules, Mason* Trowels, Flat Kerosene Lamp Wicks. AU. &c. &r. Give396 words
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Advertisement391 1923-08-28 16 LADIES OF MALACCA TUESDAY, AUGUST 28 will br the last Day of exhibition of DRESSES, HATS, CORSETS, SHOES, COATS, FANCY COMBS. just arrived from Paris at the same price as French Retail Shops. Exhibition at 223, BANDA HI MR, MALACCA (Old Masonic Ix>dge). THE PARISIAN HOUSE Special Importers of FRENCH391 words
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Advertisement1770 1923-08-28 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS The PREPAID charges for Wants, For Sale, To Let, etc., in ordinary close set type (average six words to line) are per line one insertion 28 cents, two ins. 46 els., three ins. 64 cts., four ins. 82 cts., five ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.13, ten ins. $1.40,1,770 words
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Advertisement698 1923-08-28 16 BETTER VISION Means better work, greater comfort (rrmtcr pleasure and interest in thing. seen a more useful and happy citiien, in short. Eyesight will fail unfortunately. But your impaired earning power can be restored and pleasure added to all your activities by having your eyes ministered to by a qualified698 words
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Advertisement216 1923-08-28 16 SEXUAL SCIENCE SERIES SEXUAL PHYSIOLOGY, hy R. T. Trail, MIL. t 9 SEXUAL SCIENLK AS AI'PI.IF.I) TO THE CONTROL OF MOTHERHOOD by J. P. (;air JJ.?S SEXUAL KXOMt.F.nC.F. FOR TnE YOINC, MAN. hy J. V. Gair $2.St SEXUAL KNOWI.EDGF. FOR THE YOUNG WOMAN, l.y J. Gail $2.5» LOVE COOTRSHIF AND216 words
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Miscellaneous314 1923-08-28 16 THE STRAITS TIMES TELEPHONES. Editorial and General I Manager's Oifice m All communication, relating to editoria matters and news should be nddressed to THE EDITOR. All communications rr !ating to business mutters advtrtisement* sut,.-" -iutions, accounts, printing, etc.. should In addressed to THE MAMAGKR ADVERVISEMENT RATES. Wants, For Sale, To314 words
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