The Straits Times, 7 January 1924
1924-01-07
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Title Section13 1924-01-07 1 The Straits Times No. 27,449 SINGAPORE, MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 1924. PRICE 10 CENTS13 words
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Advertisement393 1924-01-07 1 f^ft M DENSEDI^y K A Resolution for 1924— Drink and use more Good Milk. YOU WILT. FIND BENEFIT if more milk figures in your daily food. But— let it be GOOD MILK. Don't be one of those yeopie who merely ask for "a tin of milk," when for the same393 words
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Advertisement172 1924-01-07 1 nHDniiiiiumiiiiiiHiniiMiniiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiNiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiHiHi 1924 I 1 GRAFTON FABRICS OUR NEW YEAR STOCKS OF GRAFTON CRETONNES I GRAFTON VOILES GRAFTON CHIFFONELLES Have just arrived and we hold an extensive stock of all these and other materials in the Latest Designs and Colours. a MAY WE SEND YOU PATTERNS g Robinson Co., Ltd., I172 words
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Article869 1924-01-07 2 Dredge and Ground Realise Expectations. The fourth annual general meeting of Southern Perak Di«edging, t Ltd*, was held on November 28 at Winchester j House, E.C., Sir Ernest Birch, K.C.M.G.,' presiding. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report and accounts, said The I property account869 words
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Article128 1924-01-07 2 WHERE WAS COBDEN BORN Mr. Lloyd George's Confession Of Ignorance. Mr. Lloyd George's most remarkable gathering was at Rochdale Market Square, where he had an audience of 20,000, including thousands of mill girls, wearing shawls and clogs. Mr. Lloyd George's voice was spread over the square by means of amplifiers.128 words
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Advertisement248 1924-01-07 2 Baby's peaceful sleep Peaceful sleep at the ri^ht time is as necessary to Baby as the right kind and quantity of food. If he does not sleep, or is restless in sleep, he is unwell, and ftj a frequent cause of Baby's ill-health' is indigestion. ?|t A suitable form of248 words
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Advertisement263 1924-01-07 2 'pEaFUMED VELVETY CBEAM I RE MOVES HAIB LIKE MACIC Vf 1 1 Crram is as easy to use an a (act rrcum You apply it just aa ii comr- from tlx- till*-, simply »<|ii«'«- a litile on the hair, w.ut a frw ininulcs. injsc it off aud the hair i«263 words
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Advertisement271 1924-01-07 2 |GLOBEOL^ The Ideal Tonic. l jJH^jBM BvNil^^R^L^b&bibV ■<\ Ccun>£t G.'eUtl will i rnto'f y.ur InU aiJ strength'" < "I f»n state positively that Glc'.-.icl considerably curtails the period of convalescence. Generally ipeaking. it may be said to represent the standard specific for all cliseases due to poverty of blood. It271 words
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Article1002 1924-01-07 3 Value of Fruits of the Malay Peninsula. 11. (By Dietician.) Nature in Malaya holds opt hands full of delicious fruits whose dietetic values have scarcely yet been recognised. Almost everywhere the soil is af>t for tho cultivation of all or some fruit, and the future generations of1,002 words
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Article64 1924-01-07 3 Hiph wafr.es are offered t^ skilled nifn in the building trades because of the urgency of houst -building at Tokio. Kche wirkevs are beinjr sought. Those who are willing to go north receive concessions in regard to train fare, cheap lodgings, etc., and are prjmised pay on the following scale64 words
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Advertisement302 1924-01-07 3 STEAMER SAimfiS STRUTHERS BARRY OPERATING U.S. GOVERNMENT SHIPS SINGAPORE TO LOS ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO U.S.S.B. s.s. WEST FARALON Jan. 7 to discharge and load U.S.S.B. s.s. WEST MONTOP Fcb 6 to discharge and load and subsequent steamers approximately 30 days apart. Taking cargo to all Overland points li United302 words
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Advertisement427 1924-01-07 3 STEAMER SAILINGS HUGO STINNES LINES Incorporated in Germany) Regular Monthly Freight Passenger Service. OUTWARD BOUND Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan SCHEER, 12,250 tons due Jan. 11 ALBERT VOKGLER, 9,000 tons due Jan ZS HOMEWARD BOUND Antwerp, Rotterdam and Hamburg. HINDENBUKG, 12,260 toai leaves Jan. 28 •EMIL KIRDORF, 9,000 torn leaves Feb.427 words
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Advertisement420 1924-01-07 3 ONE IS NOf AS OLD AS ONE'S YEARS BUT AS OLD AS ONE FEELS. FRENCH OCTOGENARIAN' TELLS SECRET OF HIS LONGEVITY. How to protons life i» •> subject of never-f.-.ilinfr interest, and those who have uttninod to advanced years are constantly being asked what has been their secret. Such a420 words
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Advertisement278 1924-01-07 3 OREUM THE NEW METAL. REPLACES GOLD. CALL AND INSPECT our extensive Stock. Cigarette Cases, Vanity Cases, Powder Boxes, Cups, Cakeplates. PRICES VERY MODERATE. OREUM looks like Gold, never changes its colour. Its just THE thihg for CHRISTMAS. Bole Af *nts Weill Montor E, HIGH STREET, SINGAPORE. c.c < "UrDpFDT iBiFiSoT278 words
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Advertisement869 1924-01-07 4 r STEANEB SAILINGS P. 0. British India Apcar Line (Companies Incorporated In England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8. N. CO. K Under Contract with Bis Majesty's Government. LONDON-FAR EASTERN SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS FOR CHINA AND JAPAN FOR MARSEILLES, LONDON AND ANTWERP Tonnage Dne869 words
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Advertisement690 1924-01-07 4 STEAMER SAILINGS THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) The Blue Funnel Line REGULAR SERVICES TO f LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW, BOSTON AND NEW YORK. Taking cargo on through690 words
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Advertisement602 1924-01-07 4 STEAMER SAILINGS KONiNKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO. OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated in Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMRNT. Telephone Noa. Passage Dept. 131. Freight Dept., 1202, Marine Dept. and Transhipment Dept. 1437, Manager's Dept. 1002. ROGGEVEEN -January 7, Batavia, Semarang, Sourabaya, Macassar, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. VAN602 words
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Advertisement503 1924-01-07 5 STEAMER SAILINGS AUSTRALIA BY BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Australia) Singapore to Java Ports, Port Darwin, Thursday Island, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne via Torres Straits, also with transhipment to other Victorian, South Australian and North Queensland Ports, British New Guinea, New Britain Tasmania and New Zealand Ports. APPROXIMATE SAILINGS MONTORO503 words
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Advertisement408 1924-01-07 5 STEAMER SAILINGS l*ropos*d Sailings from Singapore. (Subject to change without previous notice). EUROPEAN LINE For London, Hamburg, Rotterdam, Antwerp, Tia Colombo, Suez and Port Said. Arr. Dep. CELEBES HARU Middle of February Calls at Aden. SOUTH AMERICAN LIN» For Rio de Janeiro, Santos, Montevideo and Buenos Airea, via Colombo, Durban408 words
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Advertisement434 1924-01-07 5 STEAMER SAILINGS STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPY 7 NEDERLAND" ("Nederland" Steam Navigation Company). HOLLAND EAST ASIA LINE (of the United Netherlands- Steam Navigation Company). HOLLAND AND HAMBURG FREIGHT SERVICE. l.nading for s.s. ZOSMA, January 9 HAMBURG and BREMEN s.s. BORNEO, January 26 ROTTERDAM and ADAM s.s. KRAKATAU, February 9 ROTTERDAM and ADAM s.s.434 words
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Advertisement632 1924-01-07 5 STEAMER SAILINGS "ELLERMAN" LINE ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) STEAMER. v. c Singapore. PASSENGER SERVICE OUTWARDS. •s.s. CITY OF YORK China iiii'l Japan Keb. 11 HOMEWARDS. s.s. CITT OF PARIS iundton LaatVi In port CITY OF CANTKRBURY Msirceilios London Feb. 2G *s.s. CITY OF YORK i|.-.. Lontfcui632 words
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Advertisement399 1924-01-07 6 CINEMAS ALHAMBRA From Monday. January 7 to Saturday. January 12. In the Second BkM al •> p.m. sharp. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. lUNGFRAU RAILWAY One Reel Scenic SAMUEL GOLDWYN PRESENTS ASSO(l\il.:> FIRST NATIONAL JACK PICKFORD in PRESENTC NORMA L.MADGE in TliA Mail Wlift A DAUGffIB OF TWO399 words
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Advertisement294 1924-01-07 6 M ii Tel. 903. PALLADIUM THEATRE Orchard Road. To-night To-night SPECIAL COMEDY PROGRAMME MAX LINDER half prices SNUB POLLARD SNUB POLLARD to aii parts of HAROLD LLOYD HAROLD LLOYD c House MAX LINDER FOR THREE NIGHTS ONLY and one Matinee Wednesday, 9, at p.m. FIRST HOLSE, 7.30. Final Episode of294 words
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Advertisement210 1924-01-07 6 WHITEAWAY'S GENTS BLACK WATSRPBOOF KAIN < OATS. With Btlt, Storm Collar and Caffa. Sizes 28 in. to -Hi in. cbMt iH^&i! Price SI 7.50 ench. \IWWL With doable ihmiMti. 'f^'k^-'ftj^ I'rict' t-ach. L^.^^^ J MKNS WATERPROOF If 1 V*l^l Sfcjw"-. I" Blatk or Pawn. I ly \n il^^f 3^ HHHH210 words
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Article45 1924-01-07 7 llMl Ktd. .in.., ILM p.m. 1 I i;ary fi i.iii. iljv v> cdi iry 0 .1.1.1, 11.60 a.m. I Inn in 'I p :i. m 1.21 p.m. !-ti;ir; 12 i.i., L'!i p.m. a.m, BJB p.m. Wand ay, laaaaraj it m, 1.. pjn.45 words
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Article54 1924-01-07 7 SH IPPING INTELLIGENCE. TIUE DOCEft TaM 1..,,) B v. t. y 1 Dardantn Ihia, VonJardiiu nil. Tulo lii.m Cm! rthiiff-NU. 1 H:\rl, ,yjr. Mala Wbarf Lighters Vj, x2. 88, 22, An*. Utrtcht Coul Wliarf Oil rVkacf •li in Dry Datfc. Pagai A'!,, rt Dock NIL Vie- < l>»ck Nil. .\c54 words
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Article104 1924-01-07 7 A r Balel 1 1 frum Shanghai m Uongaeag Bclawan-Dcli Oeli 8-1. I mban 1 G l\.i ■|-..pi Rhio IC 1. aim 1-1 foi B pa 1 B-l 10-1. V., lona, from Maluccuj Dili 1 1,018 1 in i, m Sow 1 li 7-1. 16 1 me, fn>»i104 words
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Article154 1924-01-07 7 Korea (Commander, L ud 11 W, Allen, C. A li 0. <;. Ashbridga Mi---1. G, Boyd, Mr. aad Barnes. Mr. and Mrs. «n i Mrs. .1. Baillle Q I 1 drington, Ir. and and Mr 1: 1 i- Clark. Q. I. Cavil li W c •bell, Douglas party154 words
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Article154 1924-01-07 7 To-day. Port Sweltenhan and Penang 3 p. m aad Mu»r :t p. m 1 ng :.nd Calcutta ;s p.m Malaaaa i.nH Wuar 4 pm -i PJB Ke!*nt:m Rv train f. p.m :,.m Tuesday. 9 a.m IB 10 a.m. Santos, H.ienos 0 ilr Janeiro .10 a.m. Sv. Ucnham,154 words
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Article40 1924-01-07 7 Grotiiil Tara Kuwi UlttM Ki.lyan K. D. Naderlufea Left Spore Nov. 2C Nov. 2H Dm. 3 Ilec. 4 D««. 1 Die 10 Arr<!. I. oik!' n Doe. 19 1)<-C. L'l Die. 28 Jan. .!an. 1 ■Inn. 440 words
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Article163 1924-01-07 7 Strange revelations wen made at the inquest on Private Hatch, •>!' the Set Gurda, who <li< d as the result ul lowinjr a knife and other ariclc-. He was court-martialkM in October f«i ■triking a comrade, and while mdergoing detention in the barracki stniojenly rwal lowed163 words
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Article122 1924-01-07 7 As a result of the earthquake diaastir, Tokk, foimorly the fitth dty la the world in population, is now the tenth. The counting of the census tal.cn on November 16 was completed on Decambei 10. Tin population of the capital was found to I v 1,629,986, thawing a122 words
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Article51 1924-01-07 7 Islinicton I'uLlic Library tak".s aaltkab -arc to sec that tho hands of its Jarmik \i.sit.ra arc clean. "A small boy," .s;iy< iiu- KveniiiK News, arriving late to ;ri-i j b(.ok, was t Id the library was dot I I He tnnted away distonsolato. Lummc he lainiud, an' I've washed me51 words
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Article154 1924-01-07 7 EXCHANGE Bini y 7. On London. Bank 4 m-s 2/4 1/4 Demand 2/4 5/32 rate 3 ni. credits 2/4 5/S rk, D*B«d imm. 16 :•!> d/s nom. <>n r i;.!.<c. Bank uco On India, Bank T. T. I9i\k lit ji.r. prom, liaiik T.T. Bank T. T. lob154 words
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61 1924-01-07 7 Tone of niarl.it :-Qu:.L Latest London cables quote: Spot shcil Is. 2%d. Jan i'tu. ■■Mun'h Aprii-.Ii.no Jill;. Sept. s Singapore Standard l'ale Crt'pe, Closing l'ricci. Buyers Selleis ■'.:>% Spot January JaiL-Much April-Jme July-Si |it. Sin^aporu Standard Kibbed Smoked Sheet Olosia^ Prices. Buyera. Sellers. 49H61 words
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Article206 1924-01-07 7 V;l <- km Sfl!er«. 1 1 hntang I'udanK ('••>/ Va 0.42 V4 I Hjtuni iin i.j", j.:j^':. 0.20n0m 1 Jobaa Tin O.:(o 0.40 n £1 Kum Knnmniing A'-'./Ct 44/ C i 'I Kaiuuiuin;,' Tin :'7/« 38/0 eel 10 H> KinUAun. Ord. 7.70 7.!)0 UnKui Tin 4.,5 i) 10 10206 words
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Article147 1924-01-07 7 [fmikJA I'd- noyen. Sellerf. ill El ii. Am. Tobacco 0.0.0 r>..':.'j cd. !0 10 Caatml Ruttea o.nn ji^oo 10 10 Central Motors 2.75 3.00 O I K. SmcltinK Co. 8.00 8.25 cd. 5/-5,-E>.e. Tramways 2/2 2/6 10 !0 Prascr& Ncave 37.00 38,00 50 50 Hs-.mmrr Co. 1^2.5(1 1. i7.00147 words
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Article116 1924-01-07 7 DE BENTURES U. Fug. 6 pv. J1,2H4,500 par 6 p.c. p.m: irpoi-fl Electric Tram ways, 6 p.c. £»50,000 nom S'p;N.> Municipal 6 p.e. *1,K78,000 p. r Spore Municipal 4Vi p.c. of 1907 41,000,000 p. e dig. Spore Municipal 4 Mi p.e. of 1909 11,600,600 6 p^ din. Spore Muiicipal 4%116 words
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Article403 1924-01-07 7 Frawr and Co. and I.yall and Eratt'a Qaotations. To-day's Mm*. Frascr Lyal! Co. Evatt AW Rajah ($1) 1.06 1.10 1.05 1.15 Al!"iil)y ($1) 1.03 1.15 1.05 1.15 A. Hitam (*j) ll. no 12.00 lt.oo 12.00 A. Kmriag ($n 0.4"> 055 0.4. r n.r>s l m. Malay i9O 200403 words
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Advertisement330 1924-01-07 7 A GOOD PHOTOGRAPH MEANS YOUR VERY LIKENESS STYLH AND MOOD. A Production front LEE BROTHERS STUDiO HILL STREET WILL PBODUCK THESE RESULTS. THE STRAITS TIMES Can ba obtained at the following places la Singapore Hotel van Wijk. Money Changer, GrosTenor. Joney Changer, Adelphi llutel. Money Changer, Europe Hotel. Money Changer,330 words
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Advertisement43 1924-01-07 7 Victoria Theatre COMMENCING Monday 9 January 21, FOR ONE WEEK ONLY At 9.:J0 p.m. FAREWELL VISIT OF Kaais New Hawaiians REAL HAWAIIAN SONGS, MUSIC AND DANCING. Booking opens TUESDAY, JANUARY It, Prices $3, $2 and $1. Commencing Monday, January 28. THE GLOBE TROTTERS43 words
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Advertisement883 1924-01-07 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Advts., gee page 16. GRAND MARNIER LIQUKURS Cordon Rouge, Cordon Verte, Cordon Jamie. 11. Bolter, Direct Importer, Kuropo Hotel Bldg. TO LKT, No. 26-1, Sophia Koad. entry February 1. Apply 171, Waterloo Sirei t. OFFICE Tt) LKT, ground floor, Raffles Chambers. K/ekiel Sons, Opticians. (lp> FOR883 words
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Advertisement603 1924-01-07 7 MUNICIPALITY OF SINGAPORE 1 Ordiname No. ..'l5 (Municipal). I'KEJ'AKAHON Off S< lIKMK FOR iuii.iiim;. Whereas certain bind :itunted in thp .ireii hounded by Bwaagaoa Koad, Syed Alwoe Kond, Jiiinn Beaar aad a ptwpeeed roml to run between Berangeea Komi and .lalau Hesar, is in proesas "f development and ap i603 words
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Obituary172 1924-01-07 8 GAN.— On January 5, 1»24, at 12.30 p.m. from eclampsia, at 2C, Oxley Rond, Mary See Chye Geok, aged 2C years, beloved wife of Mr. Gan Khek Keng and eldest daughter of Mr. See Tiong Wah, J.P., M.C., and Mr... See Teong Wah. Deeply regretted. Strait-, F M.S., Java172 words
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Article43 1924-01-07 8 A Mass of Requiem will be sung at the Church of St. Joseph, on Tuesday, 15th inst., at 7 a.m. for the repose of the soul of the late George R. do Souza. The prayers of relatives and frieniis are earnestly solicited.43 words
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Article143 1924-01-07 8 Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Cornelius and family bog to thank their relatives and friends for thi ir condolence, wrvuths, and their attendence at the funeral if the late Mrs. S. D. Hobson, on Januny 6. Messrs. M. K. M^-ah i.ml A. Gurubuthum. and family beg to™ender their sincere143 words
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1023 1924-01-07 8 The Straits Times MONDAY, JANUARY 7. MR. BINNIE REPORTS. It is a mailer for very great regret that the earlier stages of the water supply discussion were necessarily ma.!*: the subject of severe criticism, and it is probable that Mr. Binnie regrets more than anybody that he did not pay1,023 words
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Article16 1924-01-07 8 Mr. Song Chin Eng has been appointed L-cmpradore of the Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., LtJ.16 words
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Article23 1924-01-07 8 Passengers who have crossed the Indian Ocean says that the north-east monsoon is blowing stronger than usual at this time of the year.23 words
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Article33 1924-01-07 8 The rate of issue of Money Oniers for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 160 e-,unl {100. The rate of payment of liona; Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. ICS iqual $100.33 words
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Article30 1924-01-07 8 An appeal has been lodged by Mr. Shelley-Thompson against the t'r.teme imposed t*' Mr. P. A. F. David on two Germans for being in pc*ssession of arms without a licence.30 words
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Article26 1924-01-07 8 Mails from the United Kingdom (London mails despatched December 11) b) the Blue Funnel steamer Ixion, arrived last night. The correspondence was de livered this morning.26 words
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Article36 1924-01-07 8 Lim Hiong Kirn, who was arrested by Mr. Oakshott on the 2nd inst., for being n possession of a Triad document, at Dickinson Hill, was sentenced this morning by Mr. Gourlay to three months' rigorous imprisonment.36 words
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Article35 1924-01-07 8 The Admiralty announce that tha of naval personnel on shore it certain ports, in.-luding Colombo Singapore, and Trineomalee, will in futiw be normally of two years' duration, except where shorter periods are already laid down.35 words
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Article47 1924-01-07 8 The Supreme Ctfurt opens this morning after the vacation, and cases will be heard by the Chief Justice (Sir Walter Shaw). Mr. B. O. Acton, senior magistrate of Penang, will be sworn in as an acting Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court by the Deputy Governor to-day.47 words
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Article46 1924-01-07 8 A hefty Chinese proved rather obstreperous in the dock of Mr. Gourlay 's court to-day, for he kept talking voluminously, .in spite of orders to keep quiet. He only* stopped when Mr. Oakshott moved towards him, and the click of the handcuffs was heard in court.46 words
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Article47 1924-01-07 8 Two constables were placed by the detective department before Mr. liourlty to-day on three charges of extortion from hawkers in Rochore Road. A party of detectives, in charge of sub-Inspector Hoe. were set to watch the transactions that took place between the police and their alleged victims.47 words
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Article61 1924-01-07 8 This morning John Hojie, who was charged a few days back by Chief Detective Inspector Kenny with possession of two revolvers without a licence and alto with theft from the dwelling of Warder Mead, 24, Pearl's Hill, was sentenced by Mr. Venables to one month on the first and three61 words
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Article57 1924-01-07 8 The entertainments committee connected with the> Pit ■hvtm 1 toll Church have arranged that a social (rathering will be heH to-morrow evening in the Tomlinsnn Hall, comment ing at B.IJO. Tickets $1, to defray expenses, may be obtained from members cf the Ladies' Work Party or the Board of Management57 words
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Article58 1924-01-07 8 The death has miuml sudder.!;.. Towcester, Northants, at the age of 00 years, of Mr. A. H. Bagnall, who aftet a lengthy term in British Malaya ratirad. He was actively interested in rubber planting, and was a director of several we'lknwon rubber companies. Deceased was the second son of the58 words
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Article96 1924-01-07 8 Two Chinese, Ong Thow and Ong Sam. were arrested by the detective d.-part-ment on December 8 last f^r being in possession of 202 and 75 forged five-dol-lar notes, respectively. When Detsctiv^ Inspector Higgins mentioned the cast-to-day before Mr. Gourlay application was made by Ong Sam's relations for bail. His worship96 words
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Article94 1924-01-07 8 The preliminary inquiry into the case in which Cassim bin Ambam is charged with the attempted murder of Sergt. Ibrahim, of the Detective department, and causing hurt to Mr. J. D. Dalley, in the early hours of the morning of November 12 at the third mile Klang Road, was continued94 words
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Article112 1924-01-07 8 This morning the five accused, charged in connection with the- serious gang robbery at Jurong in November last, mn placed before Mr. Gourlay, who postponed the case for hearing td the 10th inst. In this connection Inspector Sheedy mentioned the case of Chan Ah Hoh, one of the accused, who112 words
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Article129 1924-01-07 8 Sydney papers report the death in a private hospital there on December 15, of Mr. Frank Morton, one of the most brilliant journalists that Australia has known. He originally left Kngland in the early nineties to join the Straits Times and after two years or si. spun here went on129 words
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Article429 1924-01-07 8 Mr. J. H. Hainsworth is to act as Deputy Harbour Master an I Senior Boarding Officer, Ptnanc. Mr. and Mis. A. D. Hughes are leaving Kuala Lumpur for California at the <nd of next month. Mr. H. A. Form is appointed a Police HaffUtrata for Penang and429 words
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Article22 1924-01-07 8 The 8.1. .steamer Tara with London mails, dated December 20, is due at Penang on Saturday morning, the 12th instant.22 words
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Article46 1924-01-07 8 While unloading copra from the X.P.M. steamer Van Diemen, which arrived in Singapore this morning from the Natuna Islands, three coolies were badly passed by the p-.isonous fumes which arise from this cargo, and were sent to hospital in an unconscious condition.46 words
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Article59 1924-01-07 8 His Excellency the Governor has made the following appointments, with effect fiom January 3, 11*2-1 Mr. M. Rodesse to act as Registrar, Supreme Court, Singapore, Mr. T. B. Cooker to act as De-1-uty Registrar, Supreme Court, Singapore, in Class IV and Mr. A. M. Handy to ao;59 words
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Article94 1924-01-07 8 A short service, .such as it has been customary to conduct in England at the opening of the Law Courts, is to beheld for the first time in Singapore, at St. Andrew's Cathedral to-morrow at 10.30 a.m., on the occasion of the opening of the first Assizes of94 words
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Article133 1924-01-07 8 The Times Literary Supplement of December 9 contains a very favourable review of One Hundred Years of the Chinese in Singapore," recently published by Mr. Song Cng Siang. The reviewer says, "If ever a proof of Chinese industry and patience were needed, it would be found in133 words
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Advertisement126 1924-01-07 8 The Garrick SPECIAL SIZE No. 2 CIGARETTES price \l A?fflWiMii tMwK A? b price Sold by all High-Class Dealers. Importers BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO CO. (STRAITS) LTD. (Incorporated in England) Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Penang. fGOLF REQUISITES. We have received a huge (kr^'^Hto 1 consignment of new model X^E^^'l^-7-^ clubs by126 words
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Advertisement261 1924-01-07 8 ALHAMBRA In the Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. NORMA TALMADGE in A DAUGHTER OF TWO WORLDS in 6 Reels. MABEL JULIENNE SCOTT in THE POWER OF A LIE in 5 Reels. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. JACK PICKFORD in THE MAN WHO HAD EVERYTHING in 7 Reels.261 words
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Advertisement58 1924-01-07 8 On Other Pages. p«gfc Southern Terek Drcilging 2 Vitamin Theory -Mulayan Fruiti H K.ut.Ts S.rvicc 9 Methodist Conference Proceedings 9 Sunnyaide Rubber 0 Wirei ss Telephony in Singapore The I. ck-Kussell Cane .Sportinj? Intelligence ..10 Correspondence M To-d:i\'s Share Mark* ..10 Malaya's DfiWr Kxports .11 Ahead of the Mail 1158 words
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Article356 1924-01-07 9 Rise of Twenty-Four Feet Recorded. [Riuter's Service.] London, January 5 Paris The S«> ne is still rising, but less rapidly. The f.ood is expected to reach a level of 24 feet to-morrow morning, when it is believed that the maximum will be attained. Workers at St. Denis356 words
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Article140 1924-01-07 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, January 5. New York Britain, at the instance of the Canadian Government, has requested the release of British Canadian members of the crew of the Tomako, and is also asking for further information respecting the seizure, the British investigation having shown that the Tomako,140 words
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Article82 1924-01-07 9 [Riuter'B Service.] London, January 5. Rome It is reported from Sciacca. Sicily, that French vessels carrying out dredging brought to the surface a quantity of wire and ropes believed -to belong to the Dixmudc. London, January 5. Paris Crowds lined the streets and there was impressive ceremony at82 words
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Article36 1924-01-07 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, January 5. The Hague The Royal Dutch Company are about to instill 41 large new tanks at Curacao with a capacity of 1,268,1>U0 bands. They will be realy in Ovtobcr.36 words
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Article221 1924-01-07 9 M. Poincare still Harps on The Treaty. [Reuter's Service.] London, January 6. r=>is The French electoral period opens to-moirow with the election of onethird of the Senate. Little interest is taken in it except as a forecast of the really decisive elections for the Chamber in April. Of221 words
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Article94 1924-01-07 9 [Reuter'b Service.] London, January 5. The liners Orsova from Australia and China from India experienced terrific weather in the Gulf of Lyons. Both were compelled to heave to and were many hours late in reaching Toulon and Marseilles respectively and a day late at Plymouth. j London,94 words
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Article91 1924-01-07 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, January 5. Mexico City The Secretary for War denies that the rebels captured Tampico and the oil fields of Vera Cruz. The British cruiser Cape Town has arrived and departed for Tampico. London, January C. New Orleans General Huerta, (the revolutionary leader, has directed his91 words
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Article106 1924-01-07 9 [EIUTKB'S SESVICB.] London, January 5. Mr. S. M. Bruce, Prime Minister of Australia, in a speech at Lincoln declared that the Commonwealth meant to develop manufacturers as well as the output of foodstuffs and raw materials. She was not here as a suppliant for trade relations106 words
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Article66 1924-01-07 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, Januaiy C. Chicago Over a dozen deaths have resulted from one of the severest cold spells that have swept the country for years. The north central part of the United States is the greate.it sufferer. Temperatures there are the lowest since lUOj. The66 words
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Article186 1924-01-07 9 The Risks of Anglo-Russian Friction. [Riutxr's Service.] London, January C. Discussing Afghanistan, the special correspondent of the Observer says old frontier jealousies are once more blazing up. It is a mistake to think the revolution has substantially changed Russian preoccupation in Central Asia, and in the absence of186 words
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Article100 1924-01-07 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, January 5. New York Mr. Edward Filene, the well-known Jewish proprietor of a department store in Boston, has offered a £50,000 prize for a European competition for the best plan for world peace. Separate contests will be held in England, France and Italy. The100 words
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Article87 1924-01-07 9 [Reutkr's Serv jCl.] London, January 5. Washington Silver interests in the United States are considering the formation of a combine to secure greater American control of the price of silver. The latest proposal is to incorporate in Canada, though M decision has been arrived at. Not all87 words
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Article72 1924-01-07 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, January C. The Chinese Industrial Commission, headed by Mr. Chang Chien, has arrived from France. It will remain in Britain three weeks to specially investigate coal mining, the cotton industry, agricultural credit and hydraulic works. Mr. Chang Chien, interviewed by Reuter, stated that the commission72 words
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Article49 1924-01-07 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, January 5. Berlin The Bavarian Government has addressed a memorandum to the Chancellor suggesting revision of the constitution for the purpose of full re-establish-ment of the independence c-f individual states and their greater participation in the affairs of the Reich, particularly foreign affairs.49 words
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Article58 1924-01-07 9 [Renter's Service.] London, January 5. Paris According to the newspapers, the entire Soviet commercial organisations in Paris will be temporarily closed and transferred to London in the near future in consequence of the recent decision of the Seine Tribunal that goods nationalised by the Soviets belong in the58 words
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Article155 1924-01-07 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, January 5. Addressing the annual conference of I the Scottish Independent Labour Party at Edinburgh, Mr. William Martin, M.P., 1 said a Labour Government would not tolerate dictation from any other party and would retain independence and tackle its political programmes with undiminishcd spirit.155 words
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Article125 1924-01-07 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, January 5. Ottawa Arrangements have been made with the transport companies to grant preference of 20 per cent, on .the trans-Atlantic rate for all British immigrants settling in Canada. London, January 5. Teheran The Government has decided to sell part of the crown jewels and other125 words
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Article26 1924-01-07 9 (From Our Own Corresjxmdent). Kuala Lumpur, January 7. In the Supreme Court, this morning, the Peck-Russell case was fixed for hearing on March 3.26 words
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Article178 1924-01-07 9 Vero is answered by VMtal in the foil -.■wing lines Not now, not now, as in the years gone by, Does France on England's willing help rely. Net now does she, in words of honeyed grace, Acknowledge aid that gave her the proud place She holds. The178 words
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Article136 1924-01-07 9 M«^rs. Symington and S nciair's weekly market report dated London, December 0, IMS, says After a further decline of %d. per lb. from last Thursday's prices, our market has rallied, and now shows no change for forward delivery, with spot and December %d. lower compared with a136 words
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Article44 1924-01-07 9 Crops to the value of Y4.000.000 have been destroyed by drought in southern Formosa this season, according to a message from Tninan. The farmers aro already feeling the pinch. The loss of rice is especially heavy. The sugar crop hM not fared go badly.44 words
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Article277 1924-01-07 9 Gathering of Missionaries In Singapore. I About a hundred missionaries f'om the F.M.S. and North Borneo are now in Singapore attending the thirty-third Malaysian conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, which lasts for seven days, and will conclude on Thursday. Methodist work in this part of the world277 words
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Article183 1924-01-07 9 Declaration of Eight Per Cent. Dividend. The first annual meeting of the Sunndyside Rubber Co. Ltd., was held at the legistered Office, Birch Koad, Seremban, on October 1. The Chairman, Mr. M.L. Phillip;., presided and there were also present Messrs. Crawford, Sherar, Gillman, Forbes and R.T. Foster,183 words
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Article155 1924-01-07 9 A great effort will be made by the S.V.C. this year to win both military i>nd athletic events in the forthcoming Garrison Sports. The following entries for Military events have already been leceived Bayontit fighting, A and Chinese Company Bombing, B and C (Scottish! Companies Wiring, S.R.E.155 words
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Article155 1924-01-07 9 On the morning of December 29, the Hongkong police gave battle to a gang of armed robbers, and suffered four casualties, two Europeans, an Indian police sergeant and a Chinese detective. Sergeant Robertson was shot in the stomach and was in a precarious condition when the155 words
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Article99 1924-01-07 9 Writing from Malacca on the sth inst., our correspondent says Owing to the recent heavy rains in Malacca district communications between districts "beyond Jasin and Malacca Town by direct road have been seriously interfered with by the collapse of Jasin Bridge. In some places roads were99 words
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Article860 1924-01-07 9 Experiments on Harbour Board's Salvage Tug. No one who has been home during the last tw.> years, and Keen the forest of poles and wires which nowadays decorate .suburban roofs, can have failed to lcilise how rapid has been the growth of "winless" under the stimulus of860 words
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Article73 1924-01-07 9 The following appointments were made by the Secretary of State for the Colonies during the month ended November 10, 192: i Misses E. M. Goulding and M. Mclnnes-Paterson, nursing sister Malay States Miss M. B. Lewis, Barepean mistress (secondary), Malaya Miss K. Rutlcdge, nursing sister, Malaya Miss73 words
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Article55 1924-01-07 9 Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent wrote on Friday Tham Cham, alias Poh Ah Quan, who is wanted by tin Singapore police on a charge of attempted murder, was produced befoi Mr. Pryde in the police oour' this morning. Tho escort hav'ng ariivi.: from Singapore the accused was ordered to ba sent55 words
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Article601 1924-01-07 10 it Pmk. (l'lum Our >.'\\a t'ui respondent). Lunipur, January 0. iii the t Mely afu-r-dang in iiu' ii lu.' and one ad the mm re■Mtiag at Ipoh, 1 .1 comparatively easy has since been greatly i; ugtheitedf and yesterdays I gla f ro:ii beginm scoring in tiiilil llu wry601 words
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Article278 1924-01-07 10 The match on the nadanp on Saturday the 8.C.C. "A" and Hie Coa s t resulted in a narrow win for Club by a goal (five points) to ji penalty goal (three points). Play was ■omewhal .-low, and, as the score indicate.-, there was little278 words
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Article141 1924-01-07 10 [Router's Service.] London, January 5. Melbourne In a match between Vicloria and South Australia Victoria made 221 (Ponsford 81. Whitty five for 49) and in a second innings 351. Ponsford made 156 in a graceful, and brilliant inniagi lusting 213 minutes. Love made LOS. South Australia made 309141 words
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Article284 1924-01-07 10 Chinese Beat Swimming Club. The Chinese Swimming Club water pob ti'am b certainly a useful cc mbinauon. isitinu the Swimming Club yesterday, the Chinese won a game in which thry were quite superior by 3 1. The club team was not at full strength, but the bt-.-t it284 words
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Article171 1924-01-07 10 Buttling Key will certainly go to Austialia with a good lepulation. The usually acfiiral'e Sydney Referee of December 5, announcing; his approaching visit, says He beat Kid Pelky, who fought a ftf—t battle with Jamito." It will be news to Key that he won on that occasion. After an171 words
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Article635 1924-01-07 10 The first race for the Somerville Bowl at the Royal Singapore Yacht Club brought out thirteen boats and the Race Officer scrtt them away at ten o'clock over the Club couise in rainy weafhur. Polly, Nnei and Ella got the beat T)f the start, p.nd the whole of the635 words
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Article319 1924-01-07 10 Representations to the Amir Of Afghanistan. It is authoritatively stated that the latest representat ons to the Amir have resulted in the detachment of a considerable force from the Kabul garrison, under orders to round up Frontier murder gangs hiding in Afghan territory at all costs.319 words
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Article259 1924-01-07 10 On the sth instant, the marriage of Miss Alice Edith Cooper, lately a su. -i--visor of the Oriental Telephone Co., and a grand-daughter of Mrs. Annie Leicester, of BallestierTload, with Mr. George Otto Mathieu,(pf the Singapore Municipality, was solemnized in Wesley Church. The Rev.™. H. Lewin officiated. The259 words
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Article69 1924-01-07 10 The Alhambra programme is changed to-nvght. In the second show, starting at nine, Norma Talmadge will be seen in an Associated First National six reel production, A Daughter of Two Worlds, and in addition lo this is a five reeler, The Power of a Lie, featuring Mabel Julienne69 words
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Letter561 1924-01-07 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I have followed the correspondence and your leaders on V.D. with the greatest interest and it stems to me that all that i^ required i.-, the application > ordinary common sense and why thinghave been allowed to reach the561 words
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Letter408 1924-01-07 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Your footnote to my letter appearing in your issue of the 2nd but. does not bring the matter nearer the point. It remains at this, that Young Producers have got to run into increased debt, borrow money en which they408 words
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Letter213 1924-01-07 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, In his letter published in the Stratis Times, lslamiia has truly represented the mute opinion of the Muslim community concerning the foundation of new clubi having identical object* with 1 1 iii-c. Such a Mm only spells ruin213 words
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Letter91 1924-01-07 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, As an offender has now bean sentenced to the cat it is to be hoped that the punishment will be inflicted in such a manner as t:> secure the greatest public benefit. There must be quite a number <>f persons In91 words
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Letter116 1924-01-07 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, With reference to the paragraph in your ii. sue of yesterday's <!ate I headed "The Admiral's Car," we beg to umnt out that the price stated, viz., I $25,000 is the approximate price of tha 40-50 H.l\ "Rolls Boyee," whereu116 words
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Article430 1924-01-07 10 Hid for Hongkong Hunkering 1 rade. statement as to the output of For:u iv i -;;i, ,i -ntly Inspired by tne Japanese Government, toys the Japan Chronicle is being circulated. It states that in IP!>6" the Japanese Government oiTicially surveyed the Formosan coalfields. Their average annual output was430 words
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Article34 1924-01-07 10 Bedrock.— 4,soo lbs. Jimah.— l4.94s lbs. K. M. S. Estate.— ;(9.loo lbs. Kuala Gch.— l l.liUO lbs. Marborough.— .'tt),. J25 lbs. Majedie (Johore).— l9,ooo lbs. Perma 20,771 lbs. Sekong.— 2o,2oo lbs.34 words
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Article89 1924-01-07 10 When Sir Ernest Birch, K.C.M.G., was speaking at Kingston, a man called out, It's a lie Another man shouted, It's no lie ho wonldn'i be a K.C. if he was bar." Sir Ernest replied, I am not {i K.C." Appealing for hoarlne;. Sir Ernest said, I know what I am89 words
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Article410 1924-01-07 10 Macphail and Co., Ltd.'s Report. Singapore, January 7. Babbar. London la. 2-Vl. Local 4U% cents. Tin.— London, Jan. 6, dB7 .">s. Local si is 1 <7.'> tons sold). Rubbers.— Allenbys t.02% to 1,10, Anial. Malays I.'JO to 2.0."), Ayer KuningS 45 to B 5 cents, Ayer hMeka410 words
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Article109 1924-01-07 10 Singapore. January 7. Tin.— ilioT Ba. Rubber.— l. l%d. llf 'nd. Rubbers.— Jimahs 1.07' 2 -1.15, Ayer Moleks 1.08-1.12, New Si uduis 1-1.20, Kedahs 2.10-2.20, Mandai Tekonga S2-34, Bakit Jelotongs 47Vt-52H, ("mi- ii-li .is Bltt-M, Mentakabs L'o',.-22, Ulu Sonata |23tt-26, Ayer la.-.as 5-5.15, Ch.mgkat Si rdangs109 words
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Article89 1924-01-07 10 (1,. K. Macphsil). Singapore, Jaiuary 7. Rubber.— ls. 2%d. 49%. Tin.— xXil Ba. $118 M 75 tons sold. Rubbers.— Allenbys 1.02tt-1.07V5, K.'dahs 2.15-2.20, Jimahs 1.0~ 1 --:.12< j. Bro--">7'... Tins.— N'awng Pois 1..">7>- .l.fi2'j bom, Hitams l.:! 0-1.35. Rawangs 80-95, Pa))ans 13-15, Johans 35-37, Petalings89 words
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Article145 1924-01-07 10 Johan Tin Dredging. Dredge output piculs 445, recovery by tables picuJs 378-46, recovery by puddlcr picul UtJ-34, yardage 5;,300, hours run (itiO. Rahman Hydraulic Tin.— l,ooo piculs. Following are the particulars of the output of the Renong Tin Dredging Co.'s Mi ore for the second half month145 words
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Article33 1924-01-07 10 The Ceylon Tamils' Association Amateur dramatic troupe will stage the play, Manimalika in the Star Opera (Theatre Royal) kindly lent by Mr. Cheong Ko-.n Seng- on the lOtn inst., commencing at 8 p.m.33 words
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Article101 1924-01-07 10 Noticfe of intended marriage was given in November at the Kaswingteta Register Office between Mr. Robert Andenon Mowat, formerly judge of H.BM.'s Court for Japan, and Miss Mary Ross, f Crammil Road, South Kensington. Mr. Mowat, who is a widower, 80 years of age, describes himself as a rt-tii<-<I Civil101 words
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Article269 1924-01-07 11 Statement of Quantity and Value of Rubber Exported During December. The Registrar of Imports and Exports has *«>nt u» the following comparative statement of the quantity and value of rubber exported from British Malaya duriag December, 1923. The figures, which an in centals >f K'O lbs., represent total269 words
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Article1012 1924-01-07 11 Supplementary Wires From Indian Exchanges. The following supplementary cables are taken from Indian exchanges to hand A\ h< n Parliament Metis. tuber -With Cabinet othi i p djtical lea lew itUI out df t n, the political situation remains anil t :m<l nnexcitlng. The Cabinet ha>1,012 words
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Article330 1924-01-07 11 In their weekly market report, dated December 5, Messrs. William Jacks and Co. state The General Election has naturally caused some interruption to business this week, and new orders have not been so pUnt.ful, but the feeling that we have seen the worse of the trade depression is330 words
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Article98 1924-01-07 11 The Russian correspondent of the Morn Ing Post state thai the Soviet Government is considering a vast naval reconMiuction programme. The Acting; President of the Military Council, addressing the Central Committee of the Communist Party, in the absence of M. Trotsky, said "In the White Spa British and98 words
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Advertisement139 1924-01-07 11 GET A "His Masters Voice" GRAMOPHONE Our terms of easy pay payments enable you to purchase the best at a very small outlay. Call to-day, we will be pleased to demonstrate the latest records and to explain our plan. Prices from $60 S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE. m«M»MI>tUM»MM<»HIII»H»»MM>M>MinMMMt fM >139 words
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Advertisement416 1924-01-07 11 RAFFLES HOTEL T.ie*o«. ue l^> T.lH>bo B I»M (It UMI MONDAT.-T.. D.n«nt. TUESDAY.— Dinner and Daaea. Tk. Flaest Ballroom I. the Bast. WBDNESDAT.-Orcheatral Cne.rt. THURSDAY.— Gaeat Miht, Dlnn.r a*4 Dance. GRILL open till U pm. FRIDAY.— T«a Daaaant i. SATURDAY.— Gaest NUat, Dinner aaa Dance. TO-DAY RAFFLEB OKCnESTRA. TEA DANSANT416 words
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Article1085 1924-01-07 12 Resumption of Dividend Payments. The thirteenth annual ordinary general meeting: of the Kota Tinfrgi (Johore) Rubber Co., Ltd., was held on November 29, at the Great Eastern Hotel, Liverpool Street, E.C, Sir Byron Peters, K.B.E. (chairman of the company), presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen, The report and1,085 words
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Advertisement256 1924-01-07 12 w^ Vaseline^sc JaCj^ PETROLEUM JELLY j|OI 5F Needed Every Day f*r for ali tbs little accidents which come 3 up every day. Use it far burn:?, sores, lO j bruises; chaffed shin, Misters and cuts. l J May be taken internally for coughs C n| and sore throats* Look for256 words
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Advertisement361 1924-01-07 12 HOTEL BRASTAGI T«h«T»phle Ad.lr.M Poatal Addran BRASTAGI. aO»Alf. 4>Bo rtOT- 8 LeTeK BRABTAGI. Sinatra, O K. ClimaU frMk, inTigorating, «jai Talent to an English Samaier. General teMp«ratar* 52 to 6» degree* by night, 60 to 75 degree* by day. No regular wet leaaon. Rainfall 75 inches equally distributed throughout th*361 words
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Advertisement224 1924-01-07 12 2 To all Golf Players, Car Owners, Brass Collectors, etc. AND IN FACT TO ALL WHO LIVE IN TROPICAL CLIMATES. Why waste time and money continually polishing your IJniss, Copper and Steel Why wear the Silver off your Plated articles When you can keep them HIGHLY polished PERMANENTLY with ONE224 words
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Article787 1924-01-07 13 Question of Publication Of L'osis. The 13th annual general meeting of the gaa at (Malay biaiusj ituobcr r'lantai ons, Lnimcu, was hem on November XI at o, Wtutungton Avenue, £..(J., Mr. James Davenport <the chairman; pnMsV nig. Mr. C. E. Brown, representing the secretaries and agents787 words
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Article249 1924-01-07 13 Need for Realising Dignity of Labour." The Director of Education in Ceylon makes the following remarks on local economic conditions, in his Administration Report for 1922 In Jaffna a serious situation hnw arr.cn from the fact that the Federated Malay States is no lontrcv open to the249 words
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Advertisement293 1924-01-07 13 CHEVROLETS FORDS M AX W ELLS OVERLANOS THERE IS NOTHING BETTEB IN TYRES THAN THE Continental (-S) Cord 3O x 31 In the new Continental Range of Slotor Tyres n vast improvement ban been mailc in all sizes. The tyres are built heavy and Rtrone. There is true tyre satisfaction293 words
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Advertisement707 1924-01-07 13 j- i^o—^ ASTONISING PRICES! TIHE merits of Crossley cars arc known throughout the world, and nil who know motor cars know that the name Crossley is a guarantee of excellence. The new price arrangements make it possible for motorists in the Straits Settlements to obtain Crossley cars at approximately home707 words
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Advertisement504 1924-01-07 13 INDRAGIRI RUBBER, LTD. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) NOTICE is hereby given that i>t the Annual General Meeting of the Company to be hclJ oil Thursday, January 17, 1924, the Directors will recommend that a Dividend of 5 per rent, for the ye»r ended September 30. 192;t. he pßid to504 words
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Advertisement214 1924-01-07 13 TO LET OFFICES, GODOWNS, ETC. 15. 22, 24, 27, 30, 32 and 47, The Arcade. L'n, Malacca Street. 1, Collyer Quay. 3, 6, 7, 89 and 90, Robinson Road. 16-a and 18-1, Change All*?. 5, Battery R..ad 11 and 16, Raffle* Quay. 16, Stamford Road. B» and 70 'first and214 words
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Advertisement1628 1924-01-07 14 ■■BU^KSIUIMMIsWUsVsmMMBHBMMBnaUHMH^ Assets over $5,000,000 S.C. Assnranre in force over $17,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In Straita Settlements.) HEAD OFFICE I Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE M, Old Jewry, K.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life1,628 words
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Advertisement355 1924-01-07 14 INSURANCE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated In England) Fire, Marine, Accident, Guarantee and Motor. Assets exceed £40,000,000 W. A. SlMS— Munager and Underwriter, Eastern Branch, Singapore. The Imperial Fire Office. United with the Alliance Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England) 1 and 2, Bartholomew Lane, London, Established 1803. Capital355 words
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Advertisement170 1924-01-07 14 The Note of Refinement Lux adds to the note of refinement which is ever the charm of Dainty Fabrics refinement in material in stitch, in design and in washing. Lux won't harm silken thread. Sunlight soap is pure, produced by the largest corporation in England —LEVEß BROS., LTD. It is170 words
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Article782 1924-01-07 15 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. Four Wheel Brakes. nisu. sing four wheel brakes for Dodge Bi -tilers dealers, Mr. K. J. Haynes, President and General Manager, states Recently there has heeii a jvieat deal of propaganda released bearing on the advantages of four wheel brakes. As782 words
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Article159 1924-01-07 15 MUs Gladys Pott, who was a member of the British Migration Commission which visited Australia, in an interview on her return to London, said she foun'l the vast majority of British girl migrants in Australia and New Zealand were well contented, especially with the preater freedom,159 words
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Advertisement124 1924-01-07 15 E You'!! Be Interested To Know thai the World-Famous HUDSON SUPER-SIX is now reduced to 3,550 This price makes it the MOST CONSPICUOUS VALUE EVER OFFERED Call or write us for further particulars MALAYAN MOTORS AMBER MANSIONS SINGAPORE. >»j»»«. *i Ms* .0-. > \^f?iSr j£UM^^~—^— \sm I IUW Chevrolet Cars124 words
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Advertisement228 1924-01-07 15 ST3LL LEADING TODAYS PI2ICE <P Zyji) TORPEDO DE LUXE JJ) Z\)jij COLONIAL MOTOR COMPANY, SINGAPORE >■»»♦» »»-»^-4..« |III|MtMIMM<»>'niIMMMMMMIIIIIMMIHMHIIIIIIII $$M isw^'"^*ysi P^n^/ 1 cV a d eterm n n factor in all M I<LJL ■^feq^K^SYiKn W\ \ik commodities. Some tyres are 01 f #^^s[- WK(k!r^ V%^ Y!\ chea P er th228 words
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Advertisement381 1924-01-07 16 GUAN KIAT CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Singapore) 3:>, Phillip Street. NEW SMII'MKNTS TO HAND. Brass Crescent <- 1 Valves in. and 'a Smooth-on Iron Cement Nos 1 and 2 Emery Wheels with bevelled edges Trojan Screw Drivers "Cyclops" Nail Pullers "tike" Domestic grinders complete and Corru.idum Wheels. Green Mosquito Netting,381 words
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Advertisement405 1924-01-07 16 LADIES THE PARISIAN HOUSE is closed for a few days more owing to the absence of the Proprietress in Kuala Lumpur, where a new branch is being opened, at Club Road. The Singapore house will shortly open with a new stock of smart goods at low prices. WATCH FOR DATE405 words
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Advertisement914 1924-01-07 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Th* PREPAID charges for Want*. For Sal*, To Let, etc., la ordinary elo*« s«t type (average six word* to line) are per line One insertion 28 cents, two las. 46 ct*., three ins. 64 cts., four in*. 82 eta., five in*. $1.00, six in*. (1.13, ten in*, f1.40,914 words
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Advertisement833 1924-01-07 16 LAND AND HOUSES TO LET, No. 76, Middle Road. Apply Meyer Brother*. TO LET, bungalow 112, River Valley Iload. Apply M. H. Sassoon, 6-1, Malacca Street. TO LET, Paulaborg, 10, Gilstead Road, Immediate entry. Apply B. 0., Straits limes. TO LET, 3-c, Pootfs Road. Entry immediate. Apply M. A. Namazie833 words
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Advertisement437 1924-01-07 16 OCULAR HEADACHES. Eighty per cent, of headache* are Ocular Headaches caused through some defect of vision. If your headache ia so caused you will never be relieved until you wear sciontilirally-fitted glasse* to correct the defect. Let me test your sight and make certain. You will not be advised glasses437 words
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Advertisement390 1924-01-07 16 LATEST NOVELS BY FAMOUS AUTHORS. THE AI.I-HOX MYSTF.UY. l.y John Ironside (The stor> of the MSJMSIhsB* tion of Paula Lady Uawnon in a telephone Itox, and the quest of the guilty parly) $2.«0 THE IMAGINARY MARRIAGE, hy Henry St. John Cooper $2 CO TRUANT Y(ll 111, l>> Helen De Courcy390 words
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