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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section21 1925-03-25 177 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS, MARCH 25, 1925. NO. 1964.21 words
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Article239 1925-03-25 177 UtfM Import Duty on Passengers 177 C tk Reform Claims 177 Opium Growth and Consumption 177 Ba^e Potentialities 178 Dtatli of Lord Curzon 178 Th Hamilton Appointment 178 ..mment of the Week 178 t <>f Livinp 179 Vket an 1 India Problems 179 IM>! i< I AND OIRT NEWS.239 words
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Article50 1925-03-25 177 March A I 4 1-16 ia4 I I 31-32 i J 4 9-16 iiauil I»H iyi 57 H md 1010 T 7. 155 derward P-c. Dis. demard 131 Norn. .ir.d 139 l demand 79 s t V R- nk Rur'n«- I•! England Rate 5 p.c. n Sihr»f London 31%50 words
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Article61 1925-03-25 177 A. Shipwright, of the Penan? U4, returned from Home leave the Gleafiiw on Friday accompanied by hb lr Aa the result of an alleged attack on Chinese m Lorong 14, Geylang, on »ay. a Hokien was charged m th.» yesterday with attempted murder said that the accused inflicted serious >n61 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article24 1925-03-25 177 DE MOUPRAY.— To the wife of G. A. de C <ir Moubray, a son, at the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, on March 15th.24 words
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Article22 1925-03-25 177 BADDELEY-CRAIG.-l'>b. 21, at Dundee, Arthur Ernest Baddeley, Singapore, to Eva Catherine, daughter of Capt. and Mrs. James Craig, formerly of Singapore.22 words
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Obituary122 1925-03-25 177 MEYER FLINTER, Aged 22 years, on Tuesday 18th inst, at the General Hospital, after a short illness. Deeply regretted. LIM TEK WEE. On March 22nd. 1925, at 16 Stanley Street, Singapore, aged 52 years, Litn Tek Wee, son of the late Mr. Lim Kang Eng, and for upwards of122 words
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Article273 1925-03-25 177 The mail which arrived here on Saturday left London on Feb. 26th. This weekly is to l?ave by the P. and O. Kashgar on Friday. A telegram from home this wck ?n nounced the death of Mr. S. A. Lane, former chairman of the Singapore Harbour Board,273 words
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Article184 1925-03-25 177 March L 1 1 Tin t25 TO] I H28.2S Gimbiir 24.00 Paper Waitc 57.00 Payer BUck 1940 Flak»> Tapioca G. 30 Pearl SaRO Small 8.50 Copra 11.48 Copra Sundried 11.75 Opium. P^rcrps ;mt. i.t)iM) Rice. Lian^ Hin Chan Mark B!-ie Eaple (Old) 375 Eire. Lianp Hin Chan Mark Red184 words
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Article395 1925-03-25 177 March 18. While it might be indiscreet to thank God that we are not as other communities are m the Far East, there are still grounds for satisfaction that many of the trials which afflict those countries not far from us are absent m our Colony.395 words
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Article394 1925-03-25 177 Whilst to some people who perhaps pay too much attention to the outward forms of civic development and have too little regard for the inward value of accomplished work, the replies of Government to the questions regarding Municipal Commissioner's elections, may be disappointing, we feel that they394 words
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Article672 1925-03-25 177 March 19. The exigencies oi the ordinary newspaper do not permit of the publication m full of the reports of the Opium Commission at Geneva, but the results arc of such importance to the world m general and to Eastern countries m particular that wellinformed persons672 words
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Page 177 Advertisements
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Advertisement102 1925-03-25 177 asapatu F:ee Pnm" I '■'"••> I bl th StreitJ IT* invited ai send •I il. n»m«' f their steamer and oie. Copies will tr. hem ,i- variors pr«U of C 1. Europe v.ishinp Uet:ili m to n;:ri s &c. can have a copy Skart List posted to them ■t- takly102 words
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Article676 1925-03-25 178 March 20. Although discussion on the Singapore Naval Base has been prolonged almost to stupefaction point, so many aspects of the matter are so misunderstood m even well-educated circles at Home, and to a lesser degree here, that it is worth while attempting a summary of what will676 words
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Article334 1925-03-25 178 March 21. By the death of Lord Curzon England loses a statesman of remarkable character, great experience and considerable achievement. The deceased Earl had been one of the most notable figures m the political life oi England for the last twenty year?. Coming into politics after334 words
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Article682 1925-03-25 178 The position with regard to the appointment of Mr. A. V\\ B. Hamilton of Penang to the post of Registrar of Jinrikishas m Singapore ii rather peculiar, and it is impossible to find out officially exactly what that position is. Penang, very naturally, is rather annoyed at682 words
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Article606 1925-03-25 178 March 23 The First Lord of the Admiralty made a point of the Singapore Bas. scheme m his speech on the Nay. Estimates, but did not reveal anythin? really new, except that a decision had been come to with rejraru to the stationing of a floating606 words
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Article471 1925-03-25 179 March 24. The careful housewife who takes the trouble to keep her accounts and can compare one year with another, i* occasionally m a position to check official indices of the cost of living a> regards her own household. It is a nice calculation however, if there471 words
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Article423 1925-03-25 179 Although it, was denied that Lord Reading was goin# on leave from India for any particular purpose, the! action was so unusual and the circumstances were so marked, that probably the denial was regarded as nothing more than official camouflage. There is little doubt, m423 words
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Article171 1925-03-25 179 Major M. Knox, the rubber propagandist, who recently returned from a visit to China, was due to arrive m Penang yesterday morning and hoped to remain for a few days.— S.E. The weeding takes place shortly m Penang of Mr. H. de C. Elton, Senior Assistant Superintendent of Chandu MonoDolies,171 words
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Article137 1925-03-25 179 KUALA LUMPUR MOTOR ACCIDENi. Fatal Results. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 20. Mr. F. P. Short, of the Societe International de Plantations et de Finance, who was involved m a motor accident on Sunday with Mr. R. G. St. G. Johnston, assistant, Messrs. Harrisons, Barker and137 words
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58 1925-03-25 179 (From Our Own Coricspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 20. Messrs. Furd and Delamore on behalf of th- Straits Times and Mr. Still, have filed an application to set aside the order allowing scrvic; of the plaint on defendants out o: the jurisdiction of his Court m58 words
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Article31 1925-03-25 179 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 20. A dog muzzling order has been enforced m the Kuala Lumpur area m consequence of the prevalence of rabies.31 words
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Article86 1925-03-25 179 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, Mar. 20. At the annual meeting of St. George's Society, the hon'ble Mr. Rich was elected President. It was resolved that m future the supper at the ball should be on a less expensive scale owing to the callous wastage of luxurious fare86 words
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Article154 1925-03-25 179 Th e Land Grants Question. From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 21. At th? general meeting of the Kuala 7 .i:.iipur Ex-Service men the report includeu a statement that the Government was unable to reconsider its decision to refuse further grants of land to Ex-Servicemen.154 words
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Article62 1925-03-25 179 Application Postponed. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumper, Mar. 23. The application of the solicitors for tfcti Straits Times and Mr. A. W. Still to wet j.siiie the order allowing service of the plaint out of the jurisdiction of the K. L. Supreme Court m the libel62 words
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Article73 1925-03-25 179 Woman Sentenced. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 23At the Assizes this morning, the woraar Wong Sang, charged with attempted murder m the recent bomb outrage, pleaded guilry and was sentenced to five years' imprisonment. She said she had a bad temper but repented of what73 words
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Article86 1925-03-25 179 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Mar. 23. Judgment has been reserved by Judge Whitley m the case m which Mr. Sennett. nfteia] receiver and liquidator for the F M. Taylor Company, applied to the Court that a declaration, issued by the directors of the Compaany to the86 words
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Article138 1925-03-25 179 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Mar. 23. At the annual meeting of Ulu Piah Tin Company, Mr. Brash, presiding, said that a close examination of the report and accounts set up a feeling of considerable satisfaction, not merely by reason of the* profits they recorded, but138 words
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Article289 1925-03-25 179 The Directors report for presentation to the meeting on March 30th, at 11.30 a.m. .nates. After making provision for Depreciation and Directors' Fees the Profit and Loss Account shows a loss for the year of £29.009.83. The mine has not been producing since June, 1924, and to289 words
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Article206 1925-03-25 179 Baron Goh and the Chamber of Commerce. Tokio, Mar. 22. Baron S. Goh, who was elected as president of the Chamber of Commerce, Tokio, has refused to assume the post. Viscount Gotoh's Mission to Moscow. It is stated that Viscount Shimpei Gotc£, representing 1 the Japanese traders, is206 words
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Article186 1925-03-25 179 The annual report of the Association of St. Anthony de Padua, states that th?re was expended for the relief of the poor m Singapore, m 1924, $4,724.84, the receipts, including handsome collections m St. Joseph'? Church, and a contribution by th? Bishop of Macao, amounting to $5,078.31.186 words
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Article495 1925-03-25 180 SERVICES' EASY VICTORY. Dogged Batting by Assiter. A far stronger team m all departments, the Services experienced little difficulty m defeating the Public Services and Law on the Padang on Saturday, thus securing three points m their opening engagement m the S. C. C. Cricket Tournament. The bright batting495 words
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Article372 1925-03-25 180 Time alond saved the S. R. C. from defeat at the hands of the Lanka Union on the Padang on Saturday. The Ur.ion batted first and compiled 123, Aiyathurai, who went m at the fall of the first wicket, carrying his bat for 65,372 words
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Article273 1925-03-25 180 GREAT RUGGER FINAL. [Reuter's Service.] London, Mar. 21. Sixty thousand spectators assembled on the Scottish Union's new ground at Murrayfield, Edinburgh, for the rugby international, England vs. Scotland. The weather was bright, following light falls of snow m the morning. The early scrums were fought out with great273 words
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Article32 1925-03-25 180 [Reuter'u Service.] Ixmdon, Mar. 21. The amateur International Association football match played at Plymouth between England and Wales, to-day, resulted m a win for England by two goals to one.32 words
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Article25 1925-03-25 180 [Reuter's Service.] London, Mar. 21. The following are the results of the Scot. tish Cup semi-finals: Rangers 0, Celtic Hamilton 1, Dundee L25 words
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Article289 1925-03-25 180 [Reuter's Service.] London, Mar. 21. The following are the results of to-day's English and Scottish League Matches:— Division I. Arsenal 3, Everton L Aston Villa 0, Notts County 0. Blackburn R. 1, Tottenham H. L Bury 4, Cardiff City 1. Huddersfield T. 0, Bolton W. 0. Liverpool 3,289 words
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Article24 1925-03-25 180 [Reuter's Service.] London, Mar. 21. At Queen's Club m the inter-Varsity sports, Oxford beat Cambridge by winning 6 events to 5.24 words
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Article646 1925-03-25 180 THE FINAL OF THE ODELL CUPS. The third and last xace for the Odell trophies will always be noted by the Yankee's remark that "London beats the States every time because it's Historic" for this applies m a small way to the race that came off yesterday morning, as646 words
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Article89 1925-03-25 180 Keppel beat Singapore G.C. m Final. At Keppel yesterday Keppel Golf Club defeated the Singapore Golf Club m the final of the Wei-Hai-W?i Cup by five matches to two. The following were the scores: Spore G.C. Keppel G.C. Hardie beat Routley 2 and 1. Braddell lost to89 words
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Article38 1925-03-25 180 The following cards were returned m the ladies monthly medal (March). Mrs. Webb, 50 10 40 Mrs. Mawson, 52 12 40. Lady Colina Hussey. 55 10 45. Tie to be played off before 31st inst.38 words
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Article55 1925-03-25 180 The final of the Captain's Prize was played on Saturday and won by F. S. Gibson, who beat R. B. B. Donnell 3 and 1. The tie between Harrison. Forde, Nicoil md Young: for the March Bogey Competition was also played and won by F. Harrison, who55 words
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Article21 1925-03-25 180 [Reuter's Service.] Sydney, Mar. 21. Major Goodsell won the World's Sculling Championship, defeating W. McDevitt by fourteen lengths.21 words
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Article271 1925-03-25 180 closr finish m ladys rac t. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 22 The Polo Club Gymkhana was run m m weather. A large crowd included His K\ cellency Sir Laurenc?, and Lady Guilleniard His Highness the Sultan of Perak, Admiral Everett, Sir G. Maxwell. At271 words
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Article153 1925-03-25 180 PREPARING FOR THE BOAT-RACE [Reuter's Service.] London, Mar. 20. Cambridge rowed a full course trial ir 19 mm. 30 sees. Conditions were pood. there being a following wind and slight rain. They shot Hammersmith Bridge m II mm. 15 sees., spurted towards Putney Bridge and finished fresh and not fatigued.153 words
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Article25 1925-03-25 180 [Reuter's Service.] New York. Mar. JI. In a fifteen rounds bout for th* worM bantam-weierht championship, Rosenberg outpointed Eddie Martin, the holder.25 words
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Article70 1925-03-25 180 PEN ANG MUNICIPAL SPORTS. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penanß. Mar. 23. The third annual sports of the Muni pality were held on the Esplanade, and I most successful, there being- a larcre gtel ar.ee, including: the hon'ble Mr. A. B. Voules. Mr?. Codringlen pave away the cups. Th-- 1 Health70 words
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Article167 1925-03-25 180 Although there was a sligrht downpour of rain on Wednesday the evening was sunny. Francis Hoshimi Hany Smith m the Championship I nals and beat the latter by 6 3, 6—2. Both started rather nervously but improved m their standard of play as the frame pr167 words
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Article32 1925-03-25 180 The forthcoming wedding is announced of Mr. Robert Cecil Wilson, journalist, of the South China Morning Post, to Miss Jane Hutchinson Wilson, who is «n route to the Colony by the Macedonia.32 words
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Article685 1925-03-25 181 Eist London plaintiff of a debtor: He U very vdl to tl«», and has two sweet-hearts The Kin^ has been pleased to approve of Mr H. T. Kursten a? Consul of Denmark at :;pore. Mr. W. Duncan, formerly of Caledonia fcststt, P.Wi has bought a property685 words
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Article131 1925-03-25 181 i'he following had the honour of dining I His Excelkncy the Governor and Lady emard at Government House on Mon- ay. Admiral Thomas Washington and Mrs. H. E. Vice Admiral Sir A. F. v *rett, K.C.M.G., X.C.V.0., C.8., H.E. M*j>t Central Sir T. Fraser, X.C.8., C.5.1., •M.G.. Hon.131 words
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Article1475 1925-03-25 181 SEQUEL IN THE SUPREME COURT. Claim by Owners of Ban Ho Guan. I A collision m the Singapore Roads between the Dutch steamer, Ban Ho Guan, IM4 tons nett, and the Glenfalloch, 1,431 tons nett, last October had its sequel m the Supreme Court yesterday, when1,475 words
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Article223 1925-03-25 181 CHAFE AT SELANGOR BONDS. Separation Urged. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, Mar. 17. The ninth annual meeting of the Pera* Chamber of Commerce, Colonel Cecil Rae presiding, was marked by vigorous discussion of the ineffectiveness of the executive during the past year, and the desirability of breaking away223 words
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Article174 1925-03-25 181 We regret to hear that a telegram was received yesterday by the Harbour Board that Mr.* Stanley Lane, former chairman, died m England on Tuesday. Mr. Lane had unfortunately be^n ill for some time and the sad event was not unexpected. He died at174 words
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Article386 1925-03-25 181 THOMPSON ROAD CRIME. The trial of a Chinese who murdered his moiher at 188 Thompson-road m February last was concluded at the Assizes yesterday when the special jury found that the accused had committed the crime but that ax the time he was m an unsound state of386 words
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Article378 1925-03-25 181 These who attended the evening service at St. Andrew's Cathedral on Sunday night were interested to note the stalwart body of men, headed by a band which played lively music, that marched into the Cathedral 'Compound, wearing gorgeous collars and insignia of office, and took378 words
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Article123 1925-03-25 181 Result of the Final. The final of the S.C.C. Russian Pool Tournament took place: at the Club last night before a good attendance of spectators, A. D. Baker and J. Swithinbank defeating E. Challen and C. W. G. Brown by 2S points. The scoring wa.s rather123 words
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Article1006 1925-03-25 182 WEETOO - WEETOO Faugh-a-ballagh. The top o' the mornin' to ye, for faith this is St. Patrick's Day— an' we m a hathen counthry. God help us all. We mind fifteen years since, an we livin' m Guileen, how Thade came back from Cork after wettin' the Shamrock— he1,006 words
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Article583 1925-03-25 182 TRADE MARK ACTION. Chief Justice Dismisses Case. In the Supreme Court yesterday morning the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, gave judgment m the action which came before him last week m which C. H. Kizar Mohamed and Co., who were stated to be the largest dealers m583 words
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Article199 1925-03-25 182 Tho following action was taken at R meeting of Committee No. 4 held on ItarcH 13th:— Agreed to the policy of insisting on tho provision of back lanes and full open area as required under the Ordinance, when plans for new frontages to domestic buildings are submitted. Considered199 words
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Article325 1925-03-25 182 SHOOTING. Triangular Rifle Match. The results of the friendly match between Royal Sussex Regiment, Singapore Volunteers Corps, and H.M.S. Hawkins at Seletar Range on Saturday were r.even shots and a sighter at 200, 400, ten shots and two sighters at 500 yards. H.M.S. Hawkins. 200 400 500 P325 words
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Article246 1925-03-25 182 The following are the result? of the match. s between Keppel and the Combined Fleets at the Keppel links on Sunday. Combined Fleet players are mentioned first. Morning. Capt. MacFarlan and Lt. Col. Cantrell vs. Irving: Jones and Strachan 1. Lt. Comdr. Jotham and Surp. Lt. Comdr.246 words
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Article215 1925-03-25 182 A team from H.M.S. Carlisle visited the Chinese Swimming Club last Saturday and a fast game resulted. Though the visitors lost by 6 goals to one, they showed good undei standing of the game and their combination and passing wore delightful to watch. It was only m speed215 words
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Article199 1925-03-25 182 THE ANNUAL REPORT. The report of the committee of the >.ti^apore Chamber of Commerce Rubbei A>sociation for the year, 1i»24, for presentation at the meeting on March 31st, stately. Finance. Income amounted to $42.iM<;..;, and Expenditure including Depreciation to $37,385.16, giving a surplus of |4jtSl.U <r.\ the year's199 words
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Article304 1925-03-25 182 The report of the Malakoff Rubber <■. for the year U24 (which will be present e«l at the annual meeting: noon on Satin March 28th at Boustead and Co's Oflk is as follows: The net profit for the year, after making full provision for depreciation, amounted304 words
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Article286 1925-03-25 182 Some $5,000 worth of opium was product I m the Police Courts yesterday, the dru^ being held as an exhibit m a cast- m which a Hyiam stands charged. Altogether. :lv Monopolies Department seized over 22.« < doliars worth of non-Government chaiuu m connection with the case,286 words
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Article25 1925-03-25 182 [Reuter's Service.] London, Mar. 17. In the Second Division of the English Lecgue, to-day, Leicester beat Oldham by one goal to nil.25 words
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Article41 1925-03-25 182 Mr. D. O'Mahoney, of the Railway Police F.M.S., arrived m Ipoh on Fridy nig*t at the expiry to his home leave. He will relieve Mr J. E. Riley m Ipoh when th< latter proceeds Home on leave on the 2Tth. instant.41 words
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Article650 1925-03-25 183 Captain Arthur Sleep has b??n appointed I M^H'r* 1 of the first class for the State t| Perak. The re.- id net of Mr. H. G. Sarwar, No. 13 ,rs-r«;u!, was visited by thieves during Tiu-> 'ay night and 16 fowls stolen. •air. I^irkins, of theM.O.; M.M. - 650 words
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Article1165 1925-03-25 183 AN INTERESTING REPORT. The annual report on the working of the Currency Department up to Sept 30th last is made extremely useful by a good account of the currency operations during the past 23 years. Mr. Pountney is particularly qualified to give us this history of the quarter1,165 words
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Article550 1925-03-25 183 SHIPPING ACTION IN SUPREME COURT. In the Supreme Court yesterday before the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, and the Senior Naval Officer sitting as assessor, the case was continued m which the own?rs of the Dutch steamer, Ban Ho Guan, sued the owners of tho Glenfalloch550 words
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Article44 1925-03-25 183 H.E. the Governor leaves Singapore to for Kuala Lumpur, Lady Guillemard ig by the nigfot mail. Gaze te Extraordinary issued yesterday appoints the hon'ble Mr. Hayes Marriott, C-M.G., to be the Governor** Deputy during His Excellency's absence fr- ra the Colony.44 words
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Article90 1925-03-25 183 Hia ivany friends m Singapore will congratulate yh'. A. E. Baddeley on having entered the "holy state." He was married early this month to Miss Eva Craig, daughter of Capt J. Craig, for many years resident m Singapore and greatly respected here. If we remember aright, Mrs. Baddeley had fine90 words
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Article42 1925-03-25 183 To the Editor. Sir, As one of his many admirers, I trust that you will shortly be able to publish a more re-assuring account of our eminent fellow-citizen's health. I am, dear Sir, W. H. LEE WARNER.42 words
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Article149 1925-03-25 183 To the Editor. Sir, For the information of Members generally, I am instructed to inform you that an enquiry has been held, to-day, by the Racing Stewards into the running of "Rockmine" m Race No. 7 on Saturday last. The horse incurred a penalty of 7149 words
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Article238 1925-03-25 183 Campbell Lane Murder. The trial of a Tamil named Govindasamy on a charge or murder, occupied the attention of the Assize Court throughout yesterday. Mr. R. L. Eber defended the accused zr.d was about to call his client to givs evidence, after addressing the Jury, when the Court238 words
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Article117 1925-03-25 183 The case m which the Bataviasche Zee Brand Assurantie Maatschappij, a Dutch insurance company, ar defendants m an action brought ry Tjiat Sam, a Chinese trading firm of Market Street, m respect to a sum of $5,823 under a policy of insurance, was continued yesterday afternoon m117 words
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Article121 1925-03-25 183 A raid by Detective Inspector Porter and other detectives on a house m Pagoda-street on Tuesday morning resulted m the seizure of a Large number of forged one dollar notes and an automatic pistol and ammunition. The detectives entered house No. 54, Pa-goda-street, and two men121 words
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Article111 1925-03-25 183 We acknowledge receipt of the Statistical Year Book of the Kingdom of Siam for the year 1924. It is a useful book of reference, and serves to remind one that the King rules over nearly ten millions of subjects; that the revenue is nearly ninety million ticals; and that the111 words
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Article285 1925-03-25 184 The United Services scored good win vm v a team representing Singapore on the Stadium ground vest* -relay afternoon. All the i -invr wai done m the second half when the game became very exciting. Singapore were the weaker Bide, the Services beintr strong m defence and attack. Beviiie285 words
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Article600 1925-03-25 184 H.M.S. HAWKINS BEATS S.C.C. Last Soccer Match of Visit. The plethora of sport which has marked the naval visit and provided daily enjoyment for the public of Singapore came to a conclusion yesterday afternoon, when the men from H.M.S. Hawkins defeated the S.C.C. at association football by two600 words
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Article82 1925-03-25 184 [Reuter's Service.] Washington, Mar. 17. Gen. Dawes, m the presence of representatives of the competing nations, made the first-round draw for the Davis Cup. The pairings arc as follows: Holland vs. Cze-cho-Slovakia; Switzerland vs. Sweden; Belgium vs. India; Austria vs. Ireland; Hun"gary vs. France; Portugal vs.82 words
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Article115 1925-03-25 184 [Reuter's Service.] I^ondon, Mar. 17. A meeting of the Council of the Lawn Tennis Association passed a resolution that any player accepting a reduction of more than 40 per cent, on ordinary charges made by hotels Mnd similar establishments m connection with playing m any115 words
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Article58 1925-03-25 184 [Reuter 9 Service.] New York, Mar. 18. Nurmi was beaten by Ritola m a five '.i sand metres race being forced to retire, (..wing to a pain m his side, when leading strongly. Nevcrthless Nurmi broke the world's records for four thousand metres and four thousand yards58 words
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Article152 1925-03-25 184 Features of Game. London, Mar. 8. There was no store m any of the Cup tk's at half time. There were very thrilling finishes. Davies, of Cardiff, scored the winning goal direct from corner kick, no other player touching the ball, and the whistle sounded for the152 words
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Article50 1925-03-25 184 Calcutta, Mar. .">. Edgar Brighte forced a draw m the return match at Calcutta yesterday witn Joe Attridge, the Australian bantam champion, who recently secured the Indian title at Brighte's expense. The fight was a terrific one, both men receiving heavy punishment, and Brighte's eye was severely50 words
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51 1925-03-25 184 London, Mar. 7. At the Cambridge University sports Van Geyzel of Ceylon won the hiprh jump, clearing 6 ft. 3 ins. at the first attempt. This beats the ground record for a University man at Cambridge by an inch. Van Geyzel held the previous record51 words
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Article59 1925-03-25 184 [Renter's Service.l London, Mar. 17. In the first division of the Enflfiish League Birmingham drew with West Bromwjeh 0 to 0; Sheffield United lost to Liverpool 1 to 0. In th^ Northern division Rotherham lost to Barrow 0 to I. In the Scottish Cup replay Celtic beat St.59 words
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Article59 1925-03-25 184 The following was the result of the Oct. men's medal: Lieut R. R. Phayre, 71 12 62 Major W. R. Little. 87 18 GO Lieut. A. E. Barlow, 84 12 72 F. A. Morrell, 87 14 73 E. H. Gordon, 89 13 76 A. W. W. Ker,59 words
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Article612 1925-03-25 184 Mr. and Mrs. D. A. M. Brown sailed for Home by the Patroclus on Tuesday. Mr. Laurie Biown left Penang on Tuesday for Singapore. He will be away for two weeks. Dr. E. Wynne, late Indian Medical Department, has been appointed Assistant Surgeon, Sungei Patani. Mr.M.M. - 612 words
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Article237 1925-03-25 184 The "Madras BsV ajjain. At a meeting of the Board of Licensing 1 Justices held m the District Court yestcr day and presided over by Mr. Nunri, First Police Magistrate and District lodge, an application for a new licenco m respect of public hou^e which was first founded237 words
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Article441 1925-03-25 184 H.B. Egmont Hake - H.B. Egmont Hake SOME SUGGESTIONS FROM THE p.\\, The report of the sub-committee app ted m Kuala Lumpur to go into the tion of the various charges and charges made between rubber planter < tht Singapore SUndard Qualiti tee has been published. It is a carefully thought *>ut441 words
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Article99 1925-03-25 184 Action taken at a nteetii No. 5. held on 17th March.Approved Emetmlly schedule nory ami plant 111 hi fi>r headworks for th< Confirmed appoint I 'I 1 B mechanical fffiyjnffr pointment of Mr. Hi!!, jwior. mechanic. Johore water 'chcme. Authorised tht- CJt 1' I tenders from bona t\<lv99 words
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Article106 1925-03-25 184 Claim Partially Stiro* "V The case m which the Brand Assurantie V. insurance company, were def action brought by TJSbI Sam. I trading firm of Mark to a sum of $5,823 Vt4 surance, was concluded y m the Supreme Court l Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, v ment106 words
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Article1118 1925-03-25 185 The conventional description of the south pi „f France as the Cote d'Azur, or the ritra, and ail that such implies to the mgt mind m the shape of palatial hotels Qfgt r.s Ca-inos, ha? been purposely fr«>m these notes on a holiday spent the short!1,118 words
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Article604 1925-03-25 185 INSPECTION BY ADMIRAL EVERETT. "One of the Best Clubs I Have Seen/ The Union Jack Club, which har> proved a boon to the men of the Combined Fleets during their visit to Singapore, was the scene of a pleasant informal function yesterday morning, when Vice-Admiial Sir604 words
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Article120 1925-03-25 185 YESTERDAY'S LIST. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 6i)9th. auction yesterday, when there was Catalogued 1,131,247 lbs.; 505.02 tons. Offered 758,324 lbs.; 338.54 tons. Sold 671,339 lbs.; 299.70 tons. Spot. London l s 7^d. New York 40 Vs cts. Prices Realized. Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents120 words
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Article671 1925-03-25 185 Singapore, Mar. 18. The Local Share Market hi:s again experienced a quiet week with few alterations m prices to note. Rubber has remained steady and a further reduction of 1,100 tons m London stocks has to be noted. Business m Rubber shares, however, continues on a very671 words
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Article156 1925-03-25 185 Singapore, Mar. 19. Rubber. A steady tone has prevailed during the period under review. In yester- day's local auction Awarded sheet was m good demand, and sold at 67 67*2 per lb. < Good average and Off quality sheet realised j 66% 67 and 64 66 respectively. Only156 words
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Article51 1925-03-25 185 Unlucky Thirteenth. [Aneta Service.] Weltevreden, Mar. 19. Fourteen Army planes from Bandoeng, c n a long-distance flight, were landing at Magelang, wh?n the thirteenth aeroplane crashed, the pilot, Lieutenant Van Leuven, being slightly wounded. The observer. Lieutenant Heerinsr, fell heavily, and a fracture of the skull is51 words
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Article261 1925-03-25 185 The rcpcrt to be presented at the annual meeting on March 28th at Derrick and Go's. offices states: The result for the year shows a loss of $1,232.81, due almost entirely to reduced crop harvested on account of the lower percentage of exportable allowance for the year.261 words
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Article94 1925-03-25 185 The following cable was received by the local branch cf the Chartered Bank yesterday from London: At thy approaching annual general meeting of shareholders the directors will recommend that a dividend b« declared for the past half year at the rate of 14 per cent, per annum94 words
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Article58 1925-03-25 185 The Mercantile Bank of Indir, Ltd., haw received advice by telegraph from their Head Office m London that a final dividend on the Bank's shares of <S per cent less income tax, has been declared, making 16 per cent loss tax for the year. £50,000 has been58 words
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Article55 1925-03-25 185 The American yacht, General Alava, with Rear-Admiral Thomas Washington on board, accompanied by the cruiser Huron, left Singapore yesterday. The ships will proceed to Saigon. H.M.S& Hawkins, Brisbane and Petersfield left Singapore yesterday, HJIJS. Durban taaves to-day and H.M.S.-. Carlisle and Foxglove will depart tomorrow. Some Dutch destroyers55 words
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Article41 1925-03-25 185 The transport, Glengorm Castle, arrived m Singapore yesterday morning from Southampton with naval ratings and drafts for military units m the Far East. Eightyeight naval ratings for H. 81. S. Hawkins disembarked lr-re together with a batch of infantry.41 words
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Article44 1925-03-25 185 tctal quantity catalogued amounted to 505 ton?, of which 329 tons were offered and .300 tons sold. Copra. The market for this commodity continues quiet and about 1,350 tons have been sold during: the week. Closing quotations are as follows:— Sundried 11.65: Mixed 11.40.44 words
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Article147 1925-03-25 185 Singapore, Mar. 19. The market, after a slightly easier tendency at the close of last week, again strengthened up, and with a further considerable reduction m London Stocks there has been fairly active buying. There has been a certain amount of buying" for Manufacturers, but the147 words
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Article220 1925-03-25 186 Tamil Sentenced to Death. The trial of the Tamil, Govindasamy, on a charge of murder was concluded before the Assizes yesterday when the Jury unanimously returned a verdict of gruilty. His Lordship passed sentence of death. It will be recalled that the accused man murdered a fellow countryman220 words
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Article124 1925-03-25 186 RESENTMENT AT ORDERS. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, Mar. 18. The customary unanimity of the Chinese community here was disturbed to-day by the Chinese Kuo Ming Tang ordering all shops to cease business out of respect to the memory of Dr. Sun Vat Sen. Although124 words
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Article77 1925-03-25 186 London, Mar. 18. In the first division of the English League, Cardiff lost to the Spurs by 0 to 2. while Everton beat Notts County by 1 to 0. In the Southern division Bristol Rovers beet Queen's Park Rangers by 3 to 0. In the Northern division Lincoln77 words
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Article398 1925-03-25 186 British Saiior (harmed. In the Third Magistrate's Court yesterday morning, Henry aTcDonough, a sailor on H.M.S. Ambrose, was sjentenced to three rm nths rigorous imprisonment for the th ft of a bag: containing medical instrument- belonging to Dr. Weerekoon. The bag had been left i:i a motor car398 words
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Article786 1925-03-25 186 The Penang Ratepayers Association has been exempted from registration. His Majesty will not be advised to disallow the Inventions Ordinance amendment bill. Capt J. J. Saunders acts as Major while m command of Penang and Province volunteers. Nurse G. D. Trevor Smith has been seconded forT.O.M.; M.M. - 786 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Letter772 1925-03-25 186 I The Lesson of Dutch Exports. To the Editor of the Times. Sir, From time to time you have commented m your City columns on compulsory restriction of production m British Malaya. Its inception early m November, 1922, certainly proved a palliative to th 1 producers, especially European772 words
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Article172 1925-03-25 186 To the Editor of the Daily Mail. Sir, It would be of great interest to me to know if there are any comrades still living who fouerht with mo m the Perak (Malay States) Expedition under General Colbourn m 1876. I was under fire with Lieutenant172 words
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Article141 1925-03-25 186 OPPOSITION TO \W\a\ n RUGGER. (From Our Own ('O-,,,^^ P"h. M ar H The Perak Sports Association meeting has appointed Mr A c st^ Chairman, Mr. G. R. Thomson.'/. It turned down th suggestion t with the English lirfcaj ilion decided to call legate* tflfi to restart141 words
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Article218 1925-03-25 186 I [Reuter's Ser.io- London. Mar 1\ At ru^by football, m the H final, Guys beat London by 7 FOOTBALL. S.C.O vs. H.M.S. lu\«iox,>. A tesa from H.M.S. V B.C.C. side on the dnH prottnd afternoon, the punc result ii i the Cteb by IIMNM gNll It wa<218 words
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Article28 1925-03-25 186 Mr. Leopold, living at I I has reported to the Polfefl :r.. jewellery from his bomc. Hf the theft was conmiittid on the and that it included pru|»ei(28 words
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Article244 1925-03-25 186 (To the Kdit«>r „f the M Sir, At a nuetin;: <>f th E mittee <( f the Fedora:Iht Propaganda Onmnftte, h\- m th 1 V2th. instant, the interest i If ttM I which had nc n\'.\ press m the nribject of were discussed. The Committv much appro criticism,244 words
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Article893 1925-03-25 187 I agunl komtnea noatri eat farrag* Juvenal. il Government is more subtle i>t thought. In order to alI of -ill those persons who see I base a menace to Japan Is uf miies away, it has dea floating dock instead of a which of course is893 words
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Article602 1925-03-25 187 THE TERMS OF THE GRANT. The English version of the Statistical Ytar Look of Siam for 1924 gives the following particulars of the £4,630,000 loan contracted with the Government of the federated Malay Statos for the construction of the Southern Railway. An agreement was602 words
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Article43 1925-03-25 187 His Highness the Sultan of Perak will be leaving for the Federal Capital at thend of the week, where he will take th opportunity of meeting H. E. the High Commissioner and the Admiralf who wrl be visiting Kuala Lumpur during the weekend.43 words
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Article409 1925-03-25 187 THE P. A. M. SUGGESTIONS. Singapore Manufacturer's Views. The report of the sub-commit to? anpo:.r,> ed m Kuaia Lumpur to go int lhc quo;tion of the various charges and countercharges made between rubber planters and th? Singapore Standard Qualities Committee, which we published m a summarised form yesterday,409 words
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Article47 1925-03-25 187 Studious Prince. (By Courtesy of the Nanyo NichiNichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, Mar. 19. The Prince of Chichibu, brother of the Prince Regent, who attended th? sittings < f both Houses for I<»:itr hours exp?cted to attend hearings of the lo!:yo District Court and the Supreme Court to-morrow.47 words
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Article51 1925-03-25 187 The Government m ihe Hmist of Poors has be-n compelled to accept In amendment m the Railway budget pmpt.iec' by the Kenkyu-kai with some modifications, a* a result of th> latter's strong assertion which was helped by members appointed by Imperial order who wer? at the Kenkvu's51 words
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Article45 1925-03-25 187 It is believed that the total damages, sustained through the Nippon fire which destroyed 2,134 houses, will amount to five million yen. It is asserted that the cause of th- 1 fire was ignition due to excess heat m a cotton spinning machine.45 words
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Article43 1925-03-25 187 S?vernl buildings have been selected m Moscow by tin Commissariat for Foreign Attain to be used by the Japanese envoys when they arrive. Th? office of the Embnssy is to bo chosen, from among: those selected, by the Japanese Ambassador.43 words
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Article189 1925-03-25 187 Sir Frank Swettenham is kind enough to Bay trat he always likes to join me m one of my hunts after truth, because there is so rcuch variety m the game; and I am sur I an always triad to have so agreeable and learned a companion m the field,189 words
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Article352 1925-03-25 187 SMUGGLED CIGARETTES. In the Third Police Court yesterday morning, four Chinese were produced at the instanc? of Mr. Mitchell, A.S.P., and chargd with possession of dutiable tobacco. Ihe Chinese were arrested the previous ivtning m Reformatory-road, where. Mr, Mitchell discovered a number of tins con taining cigarettes. Later,352 words
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Article297 1925-03-25 187 The Annual Meeting. The annual general meeting was held m Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday, at the Parsonage. The Rev. B. C. and Mrs. Roberts kindly entertained members to tea before the meeting at which about thirty persons were present. In the absence of the Bishop, the chair297 words
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Article221 1925-03-25 187 We, Straits Echo, hear that special steps have been taken to bring to the personal knowledge of the King of Siam the scandal that exists as regards the traffic m women 2nd girls across the Siamese-British Malayan frontier. That should prove sufficient, for His Majesty is not only221 words
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Article146 1925-03-25 188 Fißht m a Cafe with a Famous Actor. Paris, Feb. 13. Georges Carpentier, the boxer, met and defeated Maurice Ch.valier, the revue actor, m one round. The ■cent of the encounter was a restaurant m the Champs Elysees, where the two men met by accident,146 words
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Article527 1925-03-25 188 IRISH HORSES FOR MALAYA. The Turf Club's Scheme. As stated before the Singapore Turf Club has had under consideration the question of importing from Home maiden horses, to give a change from the usual practice of obtaining griffins from Australia. In this connection a circular has been issued527 words
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Article36 1925-03-25 188 [Reuter*s Service.] Paris, Mar. 19. In the soccer inter-Army toumirnent the Belgian Army beat the French by 2 to 0 and the Belgians thus win the championship having already defeated the British.36 words
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Article34 1925-03-25 188 fßeutcr'3 Service.] London. Mar. 19. In the first division of the English League, Blackburn lost to Bury by 0 to 1. In the second division, Hull drew with Middlesbrough 0 lo 0.34 words
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Article75 1925-03-25 188 There were 203 deaths m Singapore during the week ending March 7th., according: to the Registrar of Births and Deaths, one of these being European, three Eurasians, 149 Chinese, and 33 Malays. Phthisis was responsible for 26, convulsion 22, debility and ag<e 20, fever not specified 15, pneumonia 14, and75 words
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Article276 1925-03-25 188 SEVEN TEARS FOR GRIEVOUS HURT. Govindasamy, the Tamil who "was charged before the Assizes as the result of a fatal assault he committed on a Sikh motor car driver m a garage m Peck Seahroad February last, was found guilty of voluntarily causing grievous hurt with a dangerous276 words
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Article237 1925-03-25 188 Seen by Ship's Crew. Sydney, Feb. 7A story that a sea serpent, 60ft. m length, had been sighted off Port Stephens is recorded m the official log of the steamer St. Francois Xavier, owned by the Compagnie Naveie d'Oceanie, which has arrived at Newcastle, New South Wales,237 words
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Article195 1925-03-25 188 Forthcoming Departure. It was g.nerally understood that the Hun. Mr. A. B. Voufes, Resident-Councillor, Ptnang, who is due for retirement this year, would remain here until Septembev or even Jat'T. We now learn, however, that Mr. and Mrs. Voules will be leaving early m May, travelling HomeStraits Echo - 195 words
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Article146 1925-03-25 188 The funeral of the late Mr. J. P. Short, took-place on Thursday evening at the Vcnning-rd. cemetery, and was largely attended. The cortege left the European Hospital at 440 p.m. and was met at the entrant-* to the cemetery by the Rev. B. C.M.M. - 146 words
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Article703 1925-03-25 188 Miss McGann, of the Elim Hall Mission, Ipoh, leaves for Ireland on the 29tn inst. by the P. and 0. Kashgar. Mr. W. H. Ring has given notice of appeal against the judgment given m the recent sweepstake case heard m the Ipoh Supreme Court. The703 words
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Article154 1925-03-25 188 A fine of 20 dollars was inflicted on Mr. Hickley of the Australasian Films, Ltd. by the District Judge en Saturday for abetting m the exhibition of a poster which had not been passed by the film censor. Mr. Hickley was charged together with a Mr. Pestana154 words
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Article584 1925-03-25 188 The following is the annual r^r Committee of the Chamber Z and Exchange for the year ]^>T. presented at the annual mee.t.nir 30th at 2.15 p.m. The Accounts show receipts am to $27,358.99 and expenditure nclu preciation $25,328.89 leavin? a $2,030.10 compared with $2,540.2? year 1923. The584 words
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Article100 1925-03-25 188 The larpe seizures of forjre<i notes made by the Police of late hVN rise to the belief that there secret plant turning: out these fore m larpe numbers. The Detective Be?< merit arrested a Chinese m Anson-mad Friday nipht with nearly 7<Mi f rered i dollar notes100 words
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Article72 1925-03-25 188 Brussek Feb l 2 Baron Coppe?, one of the W* I nent Belgrian colliery owners, was I ordered by the Brussels As?ii to pa> fine of 20.000,000 francs (more thar C 000) to the Belgian State as a p ralty furnishing: coal products to the O' l during72 words
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Article1380 1925-03-25 189 FRASER AND NEAVE, MEETING. (iOOD YEAK. general meeting of the sharethis Company was held m the 'lraf«ilgar-<t, en Saturday. ..r present Messrs W. H. MacI lewis, X. "Walker, C. V. Bailey Mr. R. L Hastie, secretary; de Haviland and W. Makepeace. \j- M>. i* *r«»r > n the Chair said:1,380 words
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Article224 1925-03-25 189 Find m Malacca Mosque. Rubber smugglers and dealers m illicit rubber are m some instances adopting novel methods for secreting their cargo prior to shipment. The latest hiding place reported is a mosqu? at Ayer Hitam, Malacca, where the Pengkalen. Balak police discovered 7 pikuls 27 katis of224 words
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Article1239 1925-03-25 189 I am almost too sad to write about it. To think that the old familiar place has been burned to the ground, and that we shall never more be able to go and see the latest political wax-work, or the most notorious criminal. And yet it is notR.J.H.S. - 1,239 words
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Article334 1925-03-25 189 The Directors' Report for the meeting on Saturday next states. The Profit and Loss Account shows a net profit for the year of $50,201.21 as against .^65,601.70 fo r the previous year. To this J must b? added the balance of $34,767.43 i brought forward from last account334 words
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Article267 1925-03-25 189 The Directors' Report for consideration on Saturday next states. After crediting $2,987.61 profit on land sales, the profit for the year as shown by the Profit and Loss Account amounts to $21,514.20 as against $56,074.81 (which included a profit of $32,476.20 on land sales) for the267 words
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Article38 1925-03-25 189 Whit? and Red Russians had a scrap at Shanghai on March 10th., as the result of an attempted Soviet coup to seize two small vessels which have been lying m the river for two and a half years.38 words
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1075 1925-03-25 190 TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 1925. COST OF LIVING. SOME INTERESTING FIGURES. The Statistical Office has issued "Average Prices and declared trad^ values for 1924.' The earlier tables and comparisons will be found useful to merchants and statisticians; tables XIII to XV are of interest to all. We extract: Retail Prices of1,075 words
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Article578 1925-03-25 190 SINGAPORE WELCOMES LEE WHITE. A Beauty Chorus de Luxe. Miss Lee White, Mr. Clay Smith and their talented London. Company were accorded a wonderful reception at the Victoria Theatre last night, when "Vogues of 1925," the opening performance of Singapore's week of revue, was presented to a578 words
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Article64 1925-03-25 190 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Mar. 23. The report of the directors of the Ulu Piah Tin Company, shows a net profit of $193,557, which together with the sum brought forward from last year makes 1201,012. A twenty per cent dividend has been paid, and the directors64 words
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Article944 1925-03-25 190 FAMOUS STARS ARRIVE. A Chat With Clay Smith. Lee White and Clay Smith, the famous London revue artists, arrived from Port Swettenham by boat yesterday morning:, the members of their company having preceded them the previous night. A Free Press representative sought them out at the944 words
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Article449 1925-03-25 190 A FINE INSTEAD OF IMPRISON Mfn Chiaf Justice on "Very Kxcesy, Sentence." The case of Hubert McDonou^h man from H.M.S. Ambrose, Thursday last was sentenced by r Jems, m the Third Police Cowl menths njrorous iny>risonment charge of stealing: a bap containi: ments and medicines belonging Weerakoon,449 words
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Article227 1925-03-25 190 Police Disperse Oowd. Further details relating to the bances m Inoh last Wednesday. I apart for mourn inp for the late Vat Sen. have been ascertained sentative of the Ipoh paper. 11l on the Sunday previous to the Ipofe <■;•: a similar disturbance bptbl <••' but227 words
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Article99 1925-03-25 190 A de*th rate per mille per annum was returned by the Municipal HeaM for the week Vndinp Mar. 14th. c with 20.07 m the preceding week, the totalling- 177 of which 20 wi»re due monia f 17 to phthisic, 13 to ben to malaria, and Bto eonvul*'" ns claimed one99 words
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Article5750 1925-03-25 191 [Reuter's Service] London, Mar. 16. !.i the House of Commons Sir L. Wor-th.nirton-Ev:ns introducing the army estiiates expressed disquiet at the fact that v trun 4H.245 would-be recruits had rejected on medical or physical XK r ,.umls, namely five out of every eight. Next ill-health unemployment benefits were the5,750 words
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Article344 1925-03-25 192 MIDDLE ROAD Uy The hearing of th.. sequel to -h m Middle-road which had iou ments m Queen Street m \h*' February 4th. last, w» 8 c Wi the Assize Court yesterday, the nese arrested m rnmiiui. disturbance beinp Irfed t.< jury on the capital char-, The case344 words
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Article164 1925-03-25 192 M| Jeweller> TlufiTvo repottl of I yjr bt injr looked into by P One of the n Goodwood Hill, \h> Ban ft I<wimihI t it Ir k day rj'irht and < j .'('O dollars rtalen. T I Mrs. F wlio itatei that daring Baterday r a v red164 words
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Article71 1925-03-25 192 (General Election to !u> H«'W\.iw.dr.".. Mm Significant news from I the Northern QcvcCMMßi I an immediate GflMnl E object of pivinj: Ulster m T re<.oidinjr its view- Boundary Commissi..;.. v to be shortly published. Sir James Craipr's vlerti "Not an Inch." Statement by the wrn«>i London.71 words