The Straits Times, 29 August 1924

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    14 1 The Straits Times 27,647. SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 1924. PRICE 10 CEN r l>
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      130 1 UCTOGEN FOB YOUR BABY THE EMPIRE TYPEWRITER MODEL No. 1. 29 Keys, 84 Characters MODEL No. 2 30 Keys, 90 Characters THEIR SPEED AND DURABILITY are well-known all over Malaya. Prices on application to the Sole Agents THE BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporated m Eajrlxxd.) SINGAPORE, PENANG, KUALA LUMPUR, IPt>H and
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      158 1 r Ladies Tennis Apparel T\ I WHITE MATERIALS FOR TENNIS FROCKS k J A TABRALCO, 38 ins. wide $1.25 per yard \Y nth}. SPECIAL WHITE MATTE, 00 ins. Avide SI .00 > y» WHITE LINEN, 36 ins. vide ?2.35 V^jSP^" WHITE VOILE, 40 mr,. wide $1.25 /WPIP^ WHITE SPONCECLOTH, 40
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      7 1 LACTOGEN FOB YOUR BABY i t 1
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    LOCAL SHARE MARKET.
    1380 2 Weekly Reports of Singapore Firms. Messrs. Macphail and Co., Ltd.'s weekly report, dated August 27, states During the week under review there has been no special feature in our share market to report. Tin and industrial shares have received most attention and only a moderate business ha:<
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      289 2 KLOSTER BEER (f*ff& LION HEAD BRAND K|J Ihe oeer with the Right jfljjjjk SUPPLIED TO THE Jmßd leading hotels EIH| Nli CLUBS Ask your dealer for a supply I^Bti^^Sffliii alld i-i U be jSjj Katz Bros. Ltd. Cheddar Dutch Edam N.Z. Stilton Dutch Cr^am Swiss Gruyere Diitch Gouda Gorgonzola SINGAPORE
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      292 2 Mf* PILLS APIOL STEEL Sure and certai n for all Female complaints.Everyiady should keep a box m the house. Chemists and Stores sell them throughout the world. Proprietor MARTIN. Qtaust. S*»t*f»taa. EiUa*. IF YOU APPRECIATE ACCURACY AND PROMPTNESS You'll like our Printing. Our Printing service, that goes with every job,
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      273 2 THE LATEST AMERICAN DANCE RECORDS 10 inch Double Sided $1.70 each. 126J LAST NIGHT ON TUE BACK 2417 MEI.LO MOON WALTZ POBCH <fo« trot) OXE LITTLE SMILE WALTZ FOOLISH CHILD (fox trot) 2)27 BI UE r RASS BLIES (fox trot) 2425 BARNEY GOOGLE (fox trot YOU DARLING YOU (fox trot)
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    OPIUM ORDINANCE.
    220 3 More Stringent Restrictions For Hongkong. The draft of a Bill to amend the Opium Ordinance, which it was proposed to introduce into the Hongkong Legislative Council on Aujru.st 21 are published m the HongkonK Government Gazette. According to the Objects and Reasons for the Bill, it is proposed
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    POSTAL AND CABLE RATES.
    198 3 Views of Australian Postmaster General. After a two months' tour in Kunip*. arranging- for an early reduction of cable rates between England and Australia, Mr. Grbson, Postmaster-General of Australia, departed for Australia on August 16. Interviewed by the Morning Post, he emphasised the importance of the
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    84 3 Adherents of all religions throughout the Empire are meeting in London from September 22 to October 3, under the direction of the htl-ool of Oriental Studies, to i cuuiind their views. Particular »ttmi on is being pairi to Hindu and Moslem Hinduism being jjiven the fust pluct- in the programme,
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    28 3 Sri I'nhramamsa Satcithanantha Johesv.arii will (liiivcr a lecture on SamiaTbecdsai to-du at MO p.m. ;it the Vi<tmia ThMtM ll:>li unJir thi> iMpicM of tin* i'i'vIdh Tamils Association, Singapore.
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      232 3 "Grayite" Non Conducting Boiler Composition and Steam Pipe Lagging. J. D. JONES CO., CALCUTTA. 3^ SHEWING MtTMOD Of APPLICATION OVf/, Sole Agents UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements) SINGAPORE IJftiUgrs The Spirit of Empire DEWAR'S The quality and blend of DEWAR'S White Label is guaranteed at all times.
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      283 3 TO THE LADIES Pinkettcs aro a 'iwon. fiisuring daily regularity. thu« -removing tho causes of sick headaches, bWaasOMaa, vorti^o. facial eruptions, aVsaMHtag hrr-nth. As gentle as nature m. their action, these dainty little rilUlaggJii>fclJil >I>^ > > >^** > a Bß l '*'al lnxatives cause no inconvenience or discomfort. Ask
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      735 3 STEAMER SAILINGS INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. COMPANT, I.IMITKD. (laeorporatcd la Hvaajkoag) Direct Serrlc* to Jspaa via Hongkong aad Shanghai and to Caleatta rla Psaaag fross Slnitpor*. Taklag cargo on through Bills of Ladiag for Canton, Macao, Swntow, Amoy, Caefoo, Tientsin, Newchwang, Yangtze Ports, Formosa the Philippines, itc. FOR P*NANG AND CALCUTTA
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      831 4 STE«« SAMJHIS P. 0. British India Apcar Lines (Incorporated m England) MAIL' AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSI'LAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. Under Contract with His Majesty's Government. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWAKM FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS FOR CHINA AND JAPAN FOR MARSEILLES, LONDON AND ANTWERP Tonnage Due
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      759 4 STEAMER SAIUHSS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated m England) The Bine Funnel Line REGULAR SERVICES TO LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP. HAMBURG AND BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES. LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. BOSTON AND NEW YORK. Taking carjo on through
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      684 4 STEAMER WVWS KOHiKLYKE PAKETVAART MHATSCHAPPIJ (ROTAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO. OF BiTAV.M (Incorporated ia Holland.) tnvmn conthact with tre netherlan»s endia 6uraiik]«:fS7rr, Telepaaoe Noa. Paarace Dept. Ml. hretfht Daajk, 1202, Mariae n««t. Vfaajfctaea— Dtpt. 1457, Manater's Cept. 14#?. MELCHIOR TUEfß— Aug -ist 20. Batavia, Boauunwg and Sourabnyn. VAN DEN BOSCH —August
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      514 5 STEAMER SAILINGS Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated In England) "ELLERMAN" LINE Passenger and Freight Services TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG •m. CITY OF BIRMINGHAM -due Sept. 5 ts.s. LEPANTO due Sept. 12 a... CITY OF PEKIN due Sept.
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      616 5 STEAMER SfIHWeS ISTHMIAN STEAMSHIP LUES (Incorporated m U.S.A.) Regular Freight Service from U.S.A. via Panama TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA AND BALTIMORE VIA SUEZ DIRECT. •.8. CHATTANOGA CITY due Singapore Sept. 12 s.s. STEEI RANGER due Singapore Oot. s.s. STEEL. NAVIGATOR duo Singapore Nov. 1 Taking cargo on through Bills
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      448 5 STEAMEB SAILIHGS ttmrhs Philp Line ttneorporated m Australia) For SYDNEY, JMELBOURNE, via JAVA. DARWIN. THURSDAY ISLAND and BRISBANE monthlr nflringi by the w«l! known steamers MARELLA (7378 tons) The i.i. MARELLA ii tbe largest «n..' finest eteamcr trading to Aaitralls, Cabiai de luxe, singl* berth oiDlm, iwiin^ins bath, gymnasium, etc
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      466 6 CINEMAS GAIETY CINEMA SURINA THEATRE* TO-NIGHT AT 9.10 I'M. TO-NIGHT AT It PM. The Grand New Attraction TmIPII AT ADM A romantic story of the discovery of iniUU /IL/\i\lU '"'tmTAf™. 1 1 11 STAGGEmNG Hffi BURIED CITY In it. conception and ama.in* m it. 11L| WUIUiIU l/l 1 1 mnnun.o:itnl
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      411 6 CINEMAS EMPIRE CINEMA From Thursday, August 28 to Monday, September I. Second Show at 930 F rst show 7 Jt The latest British Production never before «hown m Singapore NORM SHEARER and GLADDEN THE LUNATIC AT LARGE JAMES m m£±£L, c-« A CLOUDED NAME WHITE, Ge-a. DEWHIRST OTIIEHS m 5
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      195 6 WH ITEAWAYS Last Day of a^kT^ JBk TRJ" RJ SPECIAL HALF PRICE BARGAINS THIS WEEK T r Ladies' Underwear Dress Voile r» Dresses, Cretonnes Organdie Muslin Carpeting, Carpets Velvet Tapestry Gent's and Ladies' T aWe Covers Roots and Shoes Damask Cloths Stationery Huckaback Towels Enamel Ware, ZZ^J^r etc., etc., etc.
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    DAILY TIME TABLE
    170 7 FIXTURES. Friday. Aoguit 29 Hlgk Water, lOJt a.m., 9.54 p.m. Municipal Commission, 1.15 p.m. Bt JeMph'l 0. K. Sports heats 5 p.m. Annual Meeting. B.15 p.m. Tunglin Club Dance, 0.30 p.m. Saturday, August 30 High Water, 10.52 a.m., 10.31 p.m." Australian muil clows. QlM Wilhelmina's Birlhduy— Reception
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    SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD.
    939 7 Friday, August 29. Ships alongside the Wharves or expected Id arrive. Entrance Location Ship Godown Gate Kust Wh;.rf S.laiiKor Kast Basin 1 V. Overstratcn S2 1 Tara M 1 ■Uil Wharf M. Troub 18 3 Nnasang M :i Kipnni; 14 H city of Cheater U 3 C.
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    SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE.
    176 7 Colombo in<l Bombay p.m. I'ort Swettenham and Teluk Amon 3 p.m. Muar 3 p.m. Malacca 4 p.m. f'.itu Pahat 4 p.m. Pontianak 4 p.m. Rhio, Prigi Radjah, Sapat, Tembilahan and Indrafriri ..4 p.m. Hongkong ami Shinmhai ..I p.m Saturday. Penane, Sabang, etc 10 a.m. Pulau Sambu, Anamba
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    MAILS FOR EUROPE.
    41 7 MAILS FOR EU ROPE. By J. P. Coen TeesU Tjerimai Porthos Malwa Grotius Left S'porc July 18 July 23 July 25 July 28 Aug. 1 Aug. 1 Arrd. London Aug. 13 Aug. 18 Aug. 21 Aug. 23 Aug. 25 Aug. 26
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    FINANCE AND COMMERCE
    218 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, August 20. On London, Bank 4 m/a 2. i\ Demand 2/4 1/32 Private 3 m. credits 2/4 9/16 On New York, Demand 52 'i Private no d/s 54% On Frame, Bank 880 On India, Bank T. T. J61tt On Hongkong, Bank d/d p.c. prem. On
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    SINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RUBBER ASSOCIATION.
    65 7 Singapore Standard Pale Crepe dosing PricesBuyers- Seller* Spot Spot September September Oct.-Dec. Oct.-Dec. Jan. -March 'Jan. -March Singapore standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prices. Bnyem. Sellers. 4(1 Vi I" 1 46 1 4ti% 47% 47' 48% 48'i Tuna of Market Dull. I I Latest
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      MINING.
      229 7 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers 1 1 Batang Pndang 0.60 O.tii'L1 1 Hitam Tin 1.45 1.55 £1 £1 Idris Hydraulic 24/0 25/0 1 1 Johan Tin 0.39 0.41 £1 £1 Kam. Kamunting 47/- 48/£1 it KamuntinE Tin 39/6 40/6 10 10 Kinta Assn. Ord. 6.00 7.00 1 1 Kinta
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      GENERAL.
      133 7 £1 £1 B. Am. Tobacco 5.7.6 6.11.8 10 10 Central EnsrinM 4.50 6.50 5 5 Central Motors 2.00 2.50 £1 £1 E. SmeKinn Co. 8.00 8.«0 5/- 5/- Elec. Tramway «»/0 10/3 10 10 Fraser Neave 45.50 46.50 1C0 100 Hammer Co. 147.50 152.50 100 100 Katz Bros, def
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      DEBENTURES.
      108 7 Val. Pd. Buyers. Sellers. U. Eng. 6 p.c. »1,234,500 par 10 p.c. pm Spore Electric Tramway*, 6 p.c. £350,000 Spore Municipal S p.c. 1,878,000 par 10 px. pn Spore Municipal Ahk p.c. of 1907 $1,600,000 par 6 p.f. pm Spore Municipal 4H p.c. of 190'J $1,000,000 par 5 p.c.
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      RUBBER SHARES.
      393 7 >a»»r ami Co. mod Lyall and Kraft's QmUUhm. To-d»y'« Prices. Fraser Lyall ft ft Co. Evatt. A lor Gajah ($1) OHO 090 0.80 0.90 Allenby ($1) 1.02Ms 1.07 Vi 1.00 1.05 A. Hitem ($5) 8.00 10.00 8.00 10.00 A. Kuning ($1) 0.32'/4 0.42V4 0.30 0.40 Am. Malay ($2)
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      295 7 JJalbWi SUPREME TONIC RESTORATIVE^ for all run-down conditions and 1 every form of weakness. Its 1 benefits are felt from the first dose and it builds up lasting strength. I H. IRVING JONES. Sintaporc^fl MOTOR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES LIQUIDATION STOCK FOR CHEAP SALE Axles and nuts, bearings (Timken, Hyatt. Annular)
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      150 7 PREVENTS AND CURES SORB THHOAT, EARACHE, CATAURHAL DEAFNESS, COUGH, etc NASAL CATARRH. INFLUENZA AND COLD IN THE HEAD. NOSTROHNE is a white jelly substance which you apply to the nostrils and gently sniff up into the nose. This clears the head, stops discharge, destroys germs and soothes and heals the
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      859 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Othei Classified Advts., see page 16. I BREAKFAST (Drinking) Chocolate, sweetened. In the quality of the leading brand. $1.10 per 1 lb. tin, fid cents per I.- lb. tin. 11. Bolter, Kurope Hotel Building. ~CHIANTI (Claret; Brolio RieaaaU Brand, Sn strawed bottles ir. cases of 1M
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      681 7 Other Classified Advts., see pace 16. FOR. SALE CHEVROLET CAR, latest model. tlf* wire wheels, m perfect condition. Apply 1219, Straits Times. (lp) i LOVELY CHEWY Peppermint lumps, Cieamy Caramel* and all kinds of Chocolates nMd Bon Bons. f.J. H. Swcetuhop. i AJ.S. DE-LUXE, combination 7 h.p., splen'('id condition. SGBO.
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    REQUIEM
    34 8 A High Mass of Requiem will be offered f > the repose of the soul of Reginald Willian' Holmberg on Saturday, August 30, con-, mencing at 7 a.m. at the Church of St Joseph.
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    ACKNOWLEDGMENT
    33 8 The children of the l»te Mrs. C. E. Thomaswish to convey their sincere thanks to ul' who Attended the funeral of their mothei and those who sent wreaths and letters o. condolence.
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    The Straits Times FRIDAY, AUGUST 29. BRITISH MALAYA ASSOCIATION
    868 8 The Straits Times FRIDAY, AUGUST 29. BRITISH MALAYA ASSOCIATION A fortnight ago we commented on the annual report of the Association of British Malaya, that body of distinguished gentlemen who formerly laboured m this country and now, with headquarters m London, continue to take an interest m our affairs. We
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    40 8 Reporting on copra, Messrs. Barlow and Co. state A large amount of business nas been transacted during thu week but in spite of this prices have fallen steadily away. Closing quotations are as follows No. 1 sundried $12.35, mixed $11.90.
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    45 8 Mr. Pryde, presided over a meeting of the Justices of the Peace in the t irst Magistrate's Office yesterday afternoon at which the following gentlemen were elected to serve on the Cinema Appeal Board, viz., Messrs. E. S. Manasseh, See Tiong W'.ili. and J. Bagnall.
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    41 8 A Chinese charged with a murderous attack on another Chinese on the Hong Hwa between Singapore and Hongkong, was remanded for a week at the Kowloon Magistracy, because the complainant had disappeared from the hospital in which he was being treated.
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    53 8 A message from Moji of the 21st inst. reports that the Kokusai Kisen's steamer Ryufuku Maru was in danger of sinking >ff the Goto Islands owing to a stonn. rhe Kitano Maru was hurrying to the rescue. The Byufuku Maru was on her *ay to Yawata from Singapore with a
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    59 8 Inche Adam bin Haji Mohd. Noor, of Kuala Pilah, who topped the list of prize winners in the Agriculture Section of the Kuala Lumpur Show., has been awarded the gold medal presented by H.H. The Sultan of Selangor. Inche Adam is much interested in Agricultural shows, and has also sent
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    9 8 Dengue fever and flu is generally prevalent m Ipoh.
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    24 8 We have received the annual report on the Straits Settlements for the year 2923, by the Hon. Mr. E. S. Hose, C.M.G, Colonial Secretary.
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    24 8 The F.M.S. Government contribution to the South Indian Flood Relief Fund h Rs. 10,000 and not dollais as mentioned by error m yesterday's issue.
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    30 8 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceyion to-day is Ks. 161 $100. The rate of payment of Money Orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 166=$100.
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    31 8 Before Mr. Prydc to-day the preliminary enquiry, conducted by Mr. Nicol, was commenced m which* a Chiiuse woman, named Choy Ah Moy, is charged with the murder of a newly-born infant.
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    33 8 A Chinnse, named Peck Hoo, was arrested last night in Fisher Street for attempting to extort $2 from an eating house keeper, named Yong Hee. He was charged before Captain Jones this morning.
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    34 8 On Saturday evening, Mr. B. M. Wtbbt manager, Pundut Estates, Limited, ffST« a dinner in honour of Rao Sahib Arulanandum Pillay, Agent, Government of India, to meet the planters of the Dindings an<] Sitiawan.
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    34 8 Large numbers of pilgrims are returning to Singapore and Juva from Jcddah next week, Messrs. Namazie's steamer i, the Armanestan and the Englestan, due on September 1 and bringing 1,400 and 2,100 pilgrims, respectively.
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    48 8 An old beggar woman name Ah Hoo while crossing the junction of Upper Hokicn Street and South Bridge Road yesterday morning was knocked down by bus 4091. She was brought to the Central station by the driver, and thence removed to hospital, where she died the same evening.
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    47 8 The bankruptcy list down for hearing by Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard to-day includes the following Petition for receiving order against S. S. Singara Father application for discharge by Shaik Mohamed bin Abdullah bin Marie public examinations of Low Gek Yearn, G. Miller, Joshee Brothers, and T. A. Fernandez.
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    63 8 The current Bystander has a good picture regarding the naval position, and presumably Singapore. The letter-press is King Neptune Look here, my fire fellers none of your hanky-panky with the British Navy, mind You're getting very near the line between Safety and Danger and when you cross it, my friends
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    75 8 In New Market Road, about (i p.m. yesterday, some members of the Sim Thong llwa Society are alleged to have stubbed a man belonging to the Sen Tun Clan. In this connection it is reported that there is some trouble brewing between the members of the Society and the Clan.
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    76 8 A correspondent writes to the Malay Mail Many of your readers may not have heard that Mr. Drummond-Hay, who was formerly on Sungei Tankas estate, Kajanp passed away about two years ago. I do not think hi3 death was recorded in any local paper. Drummond-Hay had been in both the
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    79 8 The Regimental Christinas Card of the M.S.V.R. this year has bean ordered from Messrs. Gale and Polden, Ltd., Aldcrshot, and is a great improvement on the one hurriedly produced last year. It contains a photograph of one of the camp training platoons. A supply is expected by the end of
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    90 8 Samlakan harbour has presented quite a crowded appearance lately. On July 23, the Victoria, Ghanjrsha and Hinsang were all in port together, while on the 25th there were the Eastern, Kajanfr, Hinsang and Batavia Maru. All these are good-sized boats, ranging from 4,400 tons in the case of the Batavia
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    89 8 Arrangements are being made for Captain N. Hashim, of th= Co-operative Credit Societies, to address the members of the Kedah Subordinate Civil Service Benefit Fund at Alor Star, Sungei Patani, and Kulim, next week. An invitation has also been extended to Mr. A. Cavendish. Alor Star's meeting will take place
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    116 8 Condemnation is expressed in practically all the daily papers at the abandonment of the prosecution against the Editor of Workers' Weekly. A remarkable statement is now issued from the Political Bureau of the Communist Party, stating The fact is that pressu** was brought to hear or. the Labour Government for
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    SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.
    393 8 Sir George Maxwell left Kuala Lumpur for Singapore by la-t night's mail train. Mr. Justice Kurrer-Mnnby is expected to arrive m KuaiU Lumpur on September 10. The Hon. Mr. F. M. Baddeley and Mr. Vincent Gibbons at live from Home by ;h" Kashmir to-day. Sii Walter Shaw,
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    Promissory Notes Case.
    70 8 The ca«e m which K. M. Nat In t :.',.ii and S H. Mohanud sued for, a daefatrmtion that thirty-four promissory notes for $1,000 each weie invalid was continued m the Supreme Court yesterday, bef re Mr. Justice Barrett Lennard. Tm di f. darts were Meyer Bros.,
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    Government House.
    110 8 The following had the honour of dining with His Excellency the Governor at Government House last evening H. E. Maj.-General Sir T. Fraser. X.C.8., C.5.1., C.M.G., Miss Frascr, the Rt. Rev. C. J. Ferguson-Davie, Hon. Mr. E. S. Hose, C.M.G., Miss Hose, Sir J. V. Murison, Kt. 8.,
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      109 8 SPHINX T SpecJaf Size Ab2 Virginia Cigarettes Can be obtained m tins of 25 and 50 and also m decorated boxes of 10 and 25. FROM ALL DEALERS. Impcrtrri nitITISU-AMEKICAN fMAOOO CO. (STRAITS) LTD. (Incorporated m England) Singapore, Peiumg and Kuala Lnmpor. j> Oil HlflMM Mglp Wiiisity Sr\ ~~s HEAD
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      134 8 ALHAMBRA In the Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. J. WARREN KERRIGAN, ANNA Q. NILSSON, TOM SANTSCHI THUNDERING DAWN m 7 Reels. PEARL WHITE m THE TREASURE OF PEARL TRAVERS In 15 Episodes or 31 Reels. Episode 7 MOCKED FROM THE GRAVE 2 ReeU. Episode 8 THE HUMAN TARGET 2
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      267 8 A pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Andrew's Cathedral on Wednesday i.i the nuptials of Miss Frances Ruth Perrana Richardson, daughter of Mr. W. K. Ricnardw<n, of Bromley, Kent, and Mr Cyn! Tom Hindi', acting manag r, Anglo-Johore Consolidated Est;i'> of Mr. Joseph Hinde, of Lynwood, Rushall, Staffordshire. Tm Vc-n.
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    The Pact of London.
    227 9 German Government Intend Signing. [RELTER TELECRAM.I London, August 28. According to present arrangements, the Pact of London will be signed at the Foreign Office at noon on Saturday. Sir Kyre Crowe will sijni on behalf of Britain, while the Allies and Germany will be represented by
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    Anti-Bolshevism.
    51 9 [r.EITEK TF.LEf.RAM.] London, August 28. The well-known anti-Bolshe-vik Lori:; SavinkofT, who was arrested on Russian territory on the 20th inst., is now being tried by the supreme military court. It is alleged that he was the leading :;pirit m most cf the counter-revolu-tionary plots of recent years operating outside
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    A Judge in a Junk.
    68 9 [REUTF.R TELECKAM.I London, August 28. It is reported from Halifax that the former Shanghai junk m which JudgeWell" and others were voyaging from Bergen to New York was wrecked m a hurricane off Canso. All wore rescue-l owing to the heroism of a Norwegian I
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    Altitude Record Broken.
    59 9 [REVTER TELEGRAM.] Paris, August 28. If, Doumorgue received and greeted Capt Pe-lletier d'Oisy on his arrival, together with Berg*. Beata. The French aviator, LafOrtt, broke the '.vorld's record for altitude m v hydroplane with a load of 500 kilogrammes, reaching height of 5,100 metres. Laporte will shortly
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    AN UNPLEASANT EXPERIENCE
    102 9 (lioiii Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, August 2.>. Detail.; are to hand of an exciting experience which Mrs. Anthony, wife of the ;-enc:al manager. X.M.S. Railways, and Miss Anthony, had while travelling m yesterday's nijrht mail to Singapore en route to Europe. Mrs. and Miss Anthony were
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    THE SARIE BORNEO.
    76 9 (Aneta's Service.) Weltevreden, August 29. The Nieuws Van Den Dag, strongly protesting against the alleged untrue statement of a suivivor from the Sarie Borneo m an interview m the Straits Times of August II says that, according io the Bandjermasin Harbour Master's report the stowage of the
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    Atlantic Hurricane.
    191 9 Terrible Time on White Star Liner. [RELTER TLEGRAM.] London, August 23. Htm York Terrible experiences m a tropical hurricane are reported by liners arriving here. Fifty-two people were injured on board the White Star liner Arabic, of whom seven are m hospital. The captain states that a huge
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    LOCAL RUBBER AUCTIONS.
    520 9 Market Maintains Quiet Tone. Messrs. Guthric end Co., report Singapore, August 28. Tho local market has continued quiet, with values gradually easing. Only a mull amount of business has been closed both buyers and sellers generally showing little interest. To-day's market opened to news of a rise
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    Royal National Life-boat Institution
    80 9 Already acknowledged with the Chartered Bank to which please send all monies and lists $1,072 E. A. D. of Batu Gajah 5 Christmas Island staff per Mr. P. Lawrie, Messrs. W. H. Rusholme, A. E. Reid, D. 11. Ferguson, G. R. Shaw, A. Arnold, P. Lowrie,
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    Perak Notes.
    948 9 (From A Correspondent.) Ipoh, August 25. On Saturday, Major-General Sir G. Fraser, the G.0.C., Malaya, accompanied by Major Little, Staff Officer, visited Ipoh and examined the local forces of the M.S.V.R. and M.V.I. The British Resident, Lt.-CoL Parr was also present. At the close of the manoeuvres, m
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    73 9 At the last Parochial Council meeting the resignation cf the Rev. H. Parsons as from February next was accepted with many regrets. Medical opinion has pronounced that this climate is seriously affecting Mr. Parsons' hearing and that it is not advisable for him to stay longer than February- "1925. He
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    Unknown Islands.
    1667 9 A Voyage Through the Rhio Archipelago. The Malays say that the islands of the Rhio Archipelago are as numerous as a gantang of pepper berries, and it would be difficult to disprove it. The line of islands to the soutt. of Singapore usually referred to as :he Dutch
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    SEAPLANES RETURN.
    134 9 Journey from Penanjj to Johore Bahru. The two seaplanes attached to H.M.S. 1 Pegasus which have been to Port Swettenham and Penang arrived back at Johorc Bahru this morning. It was originally intended to make the 1 I journey from Penang to Johore In one [flight, but this
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    Sensational Case Recalled.
    176 9 The tragic death of Major Cecil Cameron, D.5.0., 26th Battery R.F.A., who was found dead with a bullet wound m his head m his quarters at the barracks at Sheffield, recalls a sensational case at Edinburgh m 1911, states a London wire of August 19. Major Cameron,
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    Attempted Kidnapping.
    115 9 An attempt was made to kidnap Mr. Y. ,C. Bau, managing director of the Commercial Press, Shanghai, on August 21. As Mr. Bau was leaving his house for the office he was approached by two men, who requesting a loan of $3,000, bundled him into a motor-car. In
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    Zimbalist Recital.
    694 9 Famous Violinist Received With Enthusiasm. Efrem Zimbalist, the renowned H violin virtuoso, gave his recital in Victoria Theatre, last night, nml it U matter for congratulation that S rose to the occasion and nn t.. the heartiest support both in I and enthusiasm. Zimbali.st pro\. self the artist
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    NEWS FROM JAPAN.
    165 9 (By Courtesy of the Nanyo Kichi-N. Shimbunsha.) Tokio, Augu Dr. Sun Vat Sen's Governmei.: scribed as hazardous as a pile of All merchants m Canton have and General Chan Ching M"ing' financed by a business eorpon certain power, are now vigor*. trieving the defeat. The heavy rain
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    Philippine Scout Rebellion.
    59 9 Th>- decision of the court Martial i the Philippines Scout? who mutinied Fort McKinley on July 26 ha rendered. The hundred and three were found guilty of the charge mutiny and were ordered to be dii ably discharged^ forfeit all pay am) snecs, and sentenced to five
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      LAWN TENNIS.
      313 10 S.C.C. Tournament. YexteHay's rcuits were A Singles. A. R. I.inti.n beat H. Webb, 0—8, 0—4, 8-fl. N. A. fladwkk heat R. Aiiuwwtk, C 4, I— D. H. Kleinman beat .J. K. Tyler, w.o. I! Doubles. Smith and tnge v. '.yon am! Duthie, postponed. l,i-anii' ml and < "X
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      RACING.
      146 10 Training Officially Opens To-morrow. The raco course will be officially open for training far the October meeting to-iniMTuw. The ;i.<ual arrangements will be made for members to obtain refreshment*. There are r >C> horses and ponies in trainins:. The list is M follows W. W. Kedf'arn's stable.— Cornstalk, Polybia,
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      HOME CRICKET.
      281 10 South Africans beat Somerset. [Reuter Telegram.] London, August 28. The match between the South Africans and Someuot was continued at Taunton to-day in dull weather and on an easy wicket. Yesterday Somerset made 203 and the South Africans 140 for four. The South Africans completed their inning for
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      Cricket.
      164 10 The following will represent the S.R.C. against the Lanka Union on the S.R.C. it round to-morrow M G. Anthonisz, H. R. Bartels, T. Leijssius. A. H. Gauder, Dr. W. F. Carmgjr, L. K. Campbell, A. W. Moreira, G. Armstrong, V. C. Westerhout, W. A. Keyt. E. E. de Souza.
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      GOLF.
      245 10 Singapore Golf Club. A four ball foursome match to celebrate the vacating: of the Racecourse will be played on Sunday on the Racecourse between the President's side and the Captain's side. The teams will be as follows, {'resident's mentioned first. I, K. N. Lee and F. X. Lee v.
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      FOOTBALL.
      319 10 S. R. C. Draw with Telephone Company. The S.R.C. and the Telephone Company met in a Singapore Cup fixture at the Stadium yesterday afternoon, «nd drew two all. The replay will take place next Thursday. It was a fast game, but ragged. The Club played very well at times,
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      GEORGES CARPENTIER.
      832 10 The Passing of a Great Fighter. The well-known boxing authority Mr. B. Bennison writes in the Daily Telegraph If I lose to 'One Tunney, then I must throw in my hand the ring will know me no more." Such was the message conveyed to me during my recent
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      Y.M.C.A. Swimming Pool.
      47 10 The V.M.C.A. swimming pool wifl be re-opened from to-day the 29th instant. In the semi-final of the Indian Association ping-pong tournament G. P. Samy defeated R. Jummabhoy 3—6,3—6, 6—l,6—1, 6—l.6—1. The final will be played to-day between G. P. Samy and A. S. Roman.
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    DEATH OF MR. A. G. STEPHEN.
    203 10 Chief Manager of Hongkong Bank. We much regret to learn that the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank have received a telegram from their London office dated yesterday, informing them that the Hon. Mr. A. G. Stephen, their Chief Manager, died on the evening of the
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    Restriction Officer's Lapse.
    203 10 Yesterday Lim Chui Chang, an export officer of the Rubber Restriction department, was charged before Mr. Pryde with attempting on July 24 last, to extort $5 .from Soh Seng See. Mr. Nicol prosecuted. According to the evidence Soh Seng See was taking nine piculs of rubber m
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    AN EMPIRE SUPPLEMENT.
    1126 10 When the Printing Machines Would Not Move. Mr. Hareourt Kitchin, lats assistant manager of the Time:, concludes in the Cornhill his most interesting story, of Adventures in Printing House Square. Here is his lively story of a scene in the machine room of the Times at that
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      Macphail and Co., Ltd., Report.
      149 10 Singapore. August 29. Rubber. London Is. l»«d. Qiuet steady. Local 46 cents. Tin'.— London £255— up 20s. Local $120 (125 tons sole). Rubbers. Unchanged. Mining. Mambaus have buyers at 97 sellers at 90. Tin Bentongs have buyers at 27s. Taipings slightly firmer on. declaration of
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      Lyall and Evatt's Report
      124 10 Singapore, August 29. Tin.— £2ss, up 20/-. Rubber.— l/1%. down V 4. The feature of the share market is the strength of a few dollar tin descriptions. Petal ings have advanced to 1.37 buyers on orders from up-country, but veiy little business is being done m
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      Rose Macphail and Co.'s Report.
      166 10 (L. R. MaephaiL) Singapore, August 29. Rubber. Is. l%d. 46 cents. Tin.— £>!i5. $126. 125 tons sold. In the share market business is on the small side. The comparative steadiness of both tin and rubber is reflected in share prices which for the most part
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    COSTLY COAST EROSION.
    286 10 Lowestoft Becoming An Island. A conference of members of Parliament and representatives of county councils and other local bodies, convened by the Lowestoft Town Council, was held at Caxton Hall, Westminster, to consider the problem of coast erosion. A resolution was carried declaring that the cost of
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    36 10 His many friends will regret to learn that Mr. R. M. Goldie, manager of the United Engineers, Ltd., at Ipoh, had to be removed to Batu Gajah Hospital on Tuesday and was operated on for appendicitis.
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    35 10 Mr. E. A. Kenney has been appointed to act as Superintendent of Surveys, Johore, and Mr. L. L. Mills, Assistant Commissioner of Police, F.M S., has been appointed to act as Commissioner of Police, Johore.
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    55 10 Rear-Admiral G. C. Slarck, of the Russian Navy, who was prominent under the old regime, passed through Singapore to-day from Manila, where he has been for some time. Admiral Starck threw hi his lot with the White forces against the Bolshevists, and afterwards did much to assfst refugees. He is
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      Alcohol and the Olympic Sports.
      159 10 To the Editor of the Straits Timei. Sir, A correspondent in a home paper writts Every nijfht by wireless the general public have .been informed that Prohibition America and Prohibition Kinland have carried off the cl ief prizes at the great Olympic Sports at Paris.
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    PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
    451 10 To-night the Palacegay Cinema shows the 9 reel Universal production, Hunting Big Game m Africa, support by the two first episodes of The Social Buccaneer, featuring Jack Mulhall. There were big crowds for the display of fireworks at the Happy Valley lavt Saturday and Sunday evenings. Owing to
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    Sir Frederick James.
    120 10 lieuter does not tell us who is to succeed Sir Hugh Clifford m Nigeria, but it is not necessary to iook very far to find one who is eminently fitted for the Governorship, says the Straits Echo. It is to be hoped that the change announced means
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    Shanghai War Rumours.
    92 10 In local Chinese financial circles the situation is distinctly better to-day, says a Shanghai wire Of August 22. It is understood that the Chinese Bankers' Guild has agreed to take steps to prevent any more banks closing. The Chinese stock exchange is still closed, but there has
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    New B. I. Steamer.
    57 10 The new B.I. steamer Tairea in at present on her maiden voyage from the East and is due here from Calcutta cm Sunday morning. She is a sixteen knot ship built on the most up to date lines, and will doubtless be a valuable addition to
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    42 10 Mr. W. E. McKenzie, who recently recovered from a scere illness in Perak ha* left by the Mareli.t for Australia. Mr. McKenzie expects to be awav for six months. During his absence Mr. Dickson will b» in charge of Ulu Piah min«.
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    Transmutation.
    820 11 German Scientist's Great Discovery. As this is beiiip written, says a Berlin message of July 17, the cable will have j wt scientists and even laymen throughcut the world apologizing to the shades 1 of the nlchc-mists of antiquity. Then "imaginary art, which aimed to transmute l;asi- metals into
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    Yadil.
    117 11 In the Court of Appeal in London. °n .'uly 29, before Lorn Justice! Bankes. Scrutton, <ind Baigant, Mr. 11. Kortune applied on In-half of damaat and .Johnson. Ltd.. the manufacturers of Yadil, in connection with the action for altejred li el which they had be-run against the Associated Ni
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    56 11 Admiral Sir Guy Gaunt.. M.l., wh > Mat v.itli an acriilent only rooentiy. attandad. rvnswick Hens Show luncheon on July is. Thf ihainnan liaci juft jrivrn the I >ust of The Kinu. am) axamaaad ngNt at the areaMaat'l absence, when lie entcrsd 'he room, limping, m evident pain I with
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    T. C. P.
    699 11 The Taming of a Deadly Poison Gas. We extract the following from the Survday Express of July 6 Chlorine gas These two words con- vey a world of meaning and of memories to thousands of people. Chlorine, the deadly gas that was used with devastating effect m
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    Mr. Ford's Drastic Beer Ban.
    127 11 /Prohibition authorities are rejoicing at the drastic action taken by Mr. Henry Ford to enforce the law amon? his thousands of workmen, says the Daily Mail. The motor-car manufacturer has had posted m all hi? plants, shops, and offices the following curiously worded warning': From
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    SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS.
    88 11 Programme of drills up to and for August :;i. 1024 Friday. August 29, 5.30 p.m.. Drill Hall, All Officers and R. of <). S.V.C., lecture by commandant 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, S.R.E. (V) Sig., lecture. Saturday, August 30, 2.30 p.m.. Drill Hall, S.R.E. (V) Sic. commandant's inspection
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    SINGAPORE AND SOUTH MALAYA BOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION.
    33 11 Orders for week ending August 31 1924 Saturday, 30th. Cyclist Tests, Headquarters, 2 p.m. Instruction for Sim? 9 Shield. Officers and Patrol Leaders only, 4 p.m.
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    STERLING RUBBER SHARE PRICES.
    384 12 LONDON EXCHANGE STERLING PRICES JULY 30. Par VahM. Company. II An^lo-Malay A I Ayer KuninK XI Bakap Plantns Cl Banteng (STngr) Al Batu Caves O Batu Kawan il Batu Tipa 21 Hcrtam ConsoL £1 Bidor BrooUaada VI Bukit Rajah il Hukit Mertajam il Bukit Bajah 2/
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    A Dying Race.
    125 12 Dr. G. Home, of the Melbourne Univernty, who «raa made a (.articular study of the anuMHrir.. and lias conducted si'vti.il expeditiena into the Northern Territory, i of opinion that its native population is rapidly (iisnppearinjr. The irkeniflg over the country; the natives a:e fading ftwajr, and soon
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    Clean Food Slogan.
    141 12 Dr. Charles Porter, Medical Officer of Health for St. Marylcbone, told the Royal Sanitary Institute Conpeu :U Liverpool that while we as a nation were precise in our table manners and fastidious eaters, we were neglectful :i> regards its production and protection. They were well acquainted, he
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    EMPIRE AND AIR POWER.
    512 12 Ejiormous Importance of The Force. Group Captain J. A Chamier, R.A.F.,] rpeaking at the Gaiety Treatre, Simla, before a crowded audience on Empire and Air Power," referred to the conserve- 1 tive outlook that onsidercd air power useful merely as an auxiliary to the bayo- 1
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      686 13 THE RAUB AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINING CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Queensland). General Manager's Progress Report For 4 Weeks Ended August 13, 1924, Gentlemen, The following .report covers mining operations for the period of four weeks ending August 13, 1924 Development. I During the period the total footage amounted to 1,208 feet
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      239 13 Borneo Sumatra tp ffl^JBH) At'^l} 7 Outfitation Agents HARRISONS BARKER CO., LTD., Kuala Lumpur, Port Swettcnham. Kltng, Ipoh, Teluk An «>n, Taipini;, l'cnanif. HARPER TO.. |.Tr>.. Johore. Stocki*^ ■ii ■■[■■hi i m^t^mammK^^mMu^mf^mmt^^mr^m^^mm^Kmm^^^m^m^K^^mm^mm^^am a^ma^mmmmmmi^^mmam^m^mm»i*^mm^m*^^m^mj PORTLAND CEMENT Ij^^l -_^JL-J V° </*/ II BRAND i SALON IT V^fo^lPSS^^^/ ASBESTOS CEMENT \y>^ -~~^ex!tjy and
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      1940 14 Asset* over $5,000,000 S.C. Assurance m lore* «ver 117,000,001 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m Straits SettlemenU.) l< OFFICE t Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 62, Old Jewry, E.C. rsaiaaaj has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies
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      114 14 INSURANCE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO, LTD. i Incorporated m England.) Fire, Marine, Accident, Guarantee and Motor. Assets. £40,000,000 W. A. SlMS— Manager and Underwriter, Eastern Branch, Singapore. The Imperial Fire Office. United with the Alliance Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England.) 1 and 2, Bartholomew Lane, London, Established 1803. CapiUl
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      123 14 ALL THE BEST KNOWN BRANDS OF DISTEMPER COME FROM HULL, ENCI. AM). FEWSTER'S DISTEMPER is one of them. Tacked m 28 Ib. drums, we guarantee it to be lime resisting, durable, non-fudini;. antiseptic and waterproof. ARTISTIC IN SHADE. ATTRACTIVE PDCB, African Eastern Trade Corporation, Ltd. Phone 1178. SINGAPORE AGENTS. The
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    RECKLESS EXCAVATION.
    1036 15 Chinese Bronze- Age Tomb Discovered. An example at once of the value ct China's hidden archaeological wealth and the danger to which it is constantly exposed of ruin by irresponsible and careless excavation has been afforded recently by Mr. C. W. Bishop, associate curator i of the Freer
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    23 15 Mr. Yamagnchi, the Bangkok agent of the Yamashita Steamship Company, hag completed a translation into Japanese of the Siames" Civil Codes recently promulgated.
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