The Singapore Free Press, 18 December 1925
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Title Section13 1925-12-18 1 Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE, EL&, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1925. NO. 11,675.13 words
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Article286 1925-12-18 1 The English press evinces Utile enthusiasm over the decision of the League on the Mosul question Page 9. The discussion of debts which took place m the U. S. Senate recently was attended wilh considerable acrimony Page 9. It was stated m the house of Commons that286 words
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Article853 1925-12-18 1 "('am' yu by Atlndl, lad \vi' the philabog, Doon by the Tummel an' bank* «>' the Garry'.'" Not a very happy title. It is the name b\ which Pitlochry advertises itself on high-coloured posters m the railway >talions of the United Kingdom, and it strikes tin853 words
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Advertisement278 1925-12-18 1 IUV -SNOWFLAKE" THK BBTTBB BUTTER Praffles hotel I Telephone No. 2920 TUESDAY, THURSDAY SATURDAY Dinner Dance. MONDAY FRIDAY The' Dansant. LEVINE-HOPKINS DANCE BAND. (N.B. Evening Dress essential for Dinner Dances.) GRILL ROOM?" I s SARKIES BROTHERS, Indcr the supervision of an Proprietors. expert European. NOW READY Singapore and Malayan ROUGH278 words
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Advertisement231 1925-12-18 1 ft j Pabco Metal Paints FOR Iron and Steel Structures. Stock Held of Green No. 127 Red No. 128 Black No. 129 In One Five Gallon Drums. Pabco BEST CHEAPEST ASK FOR QUOTATIONS Sole Agents: Sime, Darby S Co.. Ltd. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements) Malacca Street, SINGAPORE. Tel: 2800.231 words
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Advertisement143 1925-12-18 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Smart shoes, Z. Pattara Page Take Peps and cure that cold Page G. Winearnis. the wine of life Page 14. Latest shipping on pages 10, 12 and 13. The "Valet" Auto Strop safety razor Page 6. Pabco metal paints, Sime, Darby Co. Page 1. Pure provisions, distributors Getz143 words
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Advertisement9 1925-12-18 1 SEE THAT YOU GET "SNOmAKE" PURE CHILLED CREAMERY BUTTER9 words
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Miscellaneous125 1925-12-18 1 THE WEEK. Friday. IStft. High Water, 11.11 a.m. Dutch homeward mail leaves. P. and 0. homeward mail (train) leaves. Lodge Zetland Emergent, 5.30 pm. Advertisement Ball, Memorial Hall, 9.15 p.m. Saturday, \9th. High Water. 0.43 a.m., 0.0 noon. P. and O. outward mail due. Alor Gajah Rubber. Derrick's, noon. Pajam,125 words
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Article837 1925-12-18 2 Mr. R. Boyd, of the Co-operative Society i Department, has arrived m Singapore, p Mr G. W. Liwes, First Assistant Commissioner of Police, C. P. O's Office, Kuala Lumpur, has been appointed to act as PayBiaster, vice Mr. L A. Ogg, who recently sailed for Home on sick leave. 4837 words
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Advertisement293 1925-12-18 2 ALSAMIC COUGH ELIXIR POSITIVELY CURES COUGHS and COLDS. MADE AND SOLD BY Medical Hall Ltd. rice per bottle $1.25 and 75 cts. YEAST VITE TABLETS New Stock just arrived. SJ THE HAPPY VALLEY. The Merry Opera Company. In choice new plays. THE BLITE CINEMA. rogramme as good as any, better293 words
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Advertisement369 1925-12-18 2 PAVILION (LATE PALLADIUM) From Thursday, 17th to Tuesday, 22nd December. 2nd SHOW AT, 9.15 P.M. SHARP. We offer you a Double Attraction that will please you all. WILLIAM FOX Presents EDMUND LOWE and an all star cast. jajr IN "Champion of Lost Causes" j 5 REELS. An Amazing Tale of369 words
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Advertisement294 1925-12-18 2 BRITISH FILMS! BRITISH FII NOT ONLY FOR RITISHERS AND BRITISH SUBJECTS BUT FOR EVERYRn From Wednesday, 16th December, to Monday. 21s| V AT THB ALHAMBRA (Tan Cheng Kee Co., Ltd., Proprietors). In the Second Show at 9 p.m. PICTURE THAT FOR AOTING AND THEME IS EQUAI TO t EST THAT294 words
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Article664 1925-12-18 3 To the reflective mind it is curious that the waste-paper basket, which m the everincreasing* flood of printed, typewritten, and written matter, symbol of the growing complexity ot modern civilization, has become an ftfticla of prime necessity, is not held m greater honour and reverence. It is sometimes664 words
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Article249 1925-12-18 3 In his speech on the F.M.S. Budget, Sir George Maxwell said: The estimated revenue from chandu was $11 million. The Commissioner of Trade and Customs had put forward a revised estimate of $14 million. This increase of revenue from chandu was a matter of grave concern to249 words
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Article33 1925-12-18 3 There will be no Ceylon pearl fishery for several years. Dr. Joseph Pearson, the Marine Biologist, has just returned from an inspection of the pearl oyster banks, which have been denuded of oysters.33 words
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Article473 1925-12-18 3 It is said that the unrestrained activit> of the moscmito was the cause of the decline and fall of the civilization of ancient Greece. In this tragedy it is almost certain that flies cf various kinds played a prominent part. Ihe theory is that the artistic Greek,473 words
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Article357 1925-12-18 3 Failure of Road Transport Predicted. At the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Sir John A. F. Aspinall delivered the 12th. annual Thomas Hawksley lecture, and pointed cut that it was the structure gauge on British railways which had prevented many improvements, including the construction of larger rolling stock.357 words
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Article69 1925-12-18 3 A special provision of $291,641 was passed at the Federal Council to cover the loss m working: the timber department of the F.M.S. Railway. When the department ceased work there was quite a large stock of timber left alongside the lines. Mr. Choo Kia Peng, a member of the railway69 words
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Advertisement184 1925-12-18 3 G. 422 F When your skin^jL __^T^ t>^ j remember ENO I t-_ ______m 9f > a__\\f^\ r _K)_JL_^_2 \\W TuRMAH Oil Co., Ltd., RANGOON. ALL TYPES OF MOTOR LUBRICATING OILS NOW OBTAINABLE AT LOW PRICES From the Distributing Agents THE SCOTIA LUBRICATING OIL Co. Particulars on Application. General Agents184 words
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Advertisement234 1925-12-18 3 FORD OWNERS Prolong the Life of Your Car by Using White Star Oil i -3-3_s_S-S-S-B-S_B_S_B Positively a Profitable Investment MALAYAN MOTORS 209*— 212 ORCHARD ROAD. WEARNE BROTHERS LIMITED, Proprietor*. i WW-MWWWW-rWW*^^ -fSVI \f^J*S-g-a.'J- ID Antiquates all other forms of ]ie*htinjr, |_fl_\A{ 3 mil "a losene, petrol <>r spirit. _fiH*t o___l234 words
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Article718 1925-12-18 4 FACE SUPPORTS. Because the most teAfeftat* hats nave elaborate brims, made from cut felts twjsted velvets. „r plaited leather, ft necessary that the face underneat!: these elaborate brims should be plump and rounded. So face-supports have been invented to slip inside one's mouth, to ensure the roundness of718 words
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Article140 1925-12-18 4 Special exercises for women over forty will be a feature of the Professional Woman's Physical Culture Club, which was formed at a meeting m London. "Women of forty," said Miss Alice Michelmore, secretary and organiser of the club, to a Daily Express representative, "have140 words
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Article654 1925-12-18 4 BOUDOIR BOULEVARD. POPULAR BEADS. Striking Embroidery Deflign*. Beaded embroideries are so very popular, that there seems no end to the designs on evening and afternoon frocks. For instance, a pattern which is not of a conventional description, is a design resembling a mayoral chain. It is the position of the654 words
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Article, Illustration115 1925-12-18 4 Lace and silk m delicate shades are often combined m a dainty way to make eh.rm.ng liberie. The colours se(J m ke v, ese c J knck e r a c pale mauye. and ecru, the silk bein* mauce. and the lace ecru. T_T„,_» most adm.red l.ngerie115 words
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Article74 1925-12-18 4 K.ove-making among the deer (sic) m ra Park becomes conspicuous at this son, when the Maple leaves are changing colour, says the Osaka Jiji. The stags bellow to the hinds and rival lovers engage m mortal combat. Some of the stags become quite wild. "Visitors to Nara m the maple74 words
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Article, Illustration72 1925-12-18 4 2S 2 IW I?** Mirti€u, "'>y style with juat that little decorative touch that makes it distinctly feminine. It would look well carried out m a dark heavy material, with a contrasting shade of fancy material used for the deep ruffle round the neck, the pleated p.„el i„ f ron72 words
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Article725 1925-12-18 4 -NO TAX, NO DUTIES." Australian Brides. **I like Australian men, and as for the women well, they are adorabie." This is the opinion of Mr. H. Welham, editor of The Straits Echo, who was m Adelaide with the Empire Press Delegation, representing the Straits Settlements and the725 words
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Article355 1925-12-18 4 fi y Pauline. MUDDLE-HEADED MoNlc I really have triad v canno, av ,>id m^ in like meeting her; n r£*f seeing her. She alw ;u h ■■r. it is truo. nd T ;""-th lr and fairly happy. Tn a, h r:R lively disagreeal.l, a short chat with355 words
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Article381 1925-12-18 4 Signs of Revolt. rmk The controversy on the question whetht-r ladies should wear their hair ion»- ur short bids fair to develop into an inUnun na. question, to judge by MBH af the newspapers. "England is m favour "f Wf hair," begins the heading of aat381 words
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Article1450 1925-12-18 5 ITS LEGAL ASPECT. As most people are aware, a certain se" tion of the British Press has for many weeks past been carrying on a campaign IB favour of the immediate, or at all events early evacuation of Iraq m general and Mosul m particular. It 4s1,450 words
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Article430 1925-12-18 5 COFFEE DRUNK ARDS. Beans That Ruin Livers. Statistics show that the consumption of alcoholic drinks is declining but anyone who cares to go down to the wharves and watch the unlading of the ships from far places may see what is meant by the statement that we are developing a430 words
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Article914 1925-12-18 5 SPREAD TO COAST. A Call to Arms. Beirut, Nov. 17. The centre of gravity of what has now declared itself as the national Syrian revolution has shifted to the coastal area. My journey here from Damascus was without incident. The measures taken to protect v? from any914 words
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Advertisement282 1925-12-18 5 STOMACH TROUBLES QUICKLY REMEDIED. •he stomach are, generally used hy harmful acid which n g fermentation m the agonising pain. You have the axeeaa acid and strengng, when the whole trouble Bisorated Majrnrsia is the <1" (loin*; this. The m,- of Bisurated Magnesia, live pain ceases to exist, ttfofl immediately282 words
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Advertisement153 1925-12-18 5 Don t Fail to Enter for I FRASER NEAVE'S COMPETITION at the i ADVERTISING NOVELTY BALL to be held m the VICTORIA HALL TO-NIGHT FRASER AND NEAVE, LTD. i Of dispensaries every vhere. 75 cts. a bottle. IS SIMPLY ANOTHER TERM FOR SHELL, The regular use of Shell Motor Spirit153 words
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Article742 1925-12-18 6 New Mobilization Centre. Next month the new barracks at Catterick Camp, three miles from Richmond, will be ready for the reception of the 4th Battalion Royal Tank Corps, and the unit will be moved into occupation m January from Wareham. This will constitute the second dispatch to the742 words
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Article191 1925-12-18 6 A lawyer having complained m print that h< has been robbed of five watches on different occasions between Paddington and his Inn, it has been suggested that it is not difficult to frustrate the pickpocket—"Disord th? useless watch chain" is the prescription. What a flutter such an idea191 words
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Article736 1925-12-18 6 New Light on Early Priest-Kings. The results of excavations and investigations at Knossos and other Cretan sites were described by Sir Arthur Evans at a general meeting of the Society for the Pro- motion of Hellenic Studies held at Burlingfon House. Sir Arthur Evans said new736 words
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Article179 1925-12-18 6 A courageous woman of Lorraine, Madame Justine Hoffmann, has just been decorated for an act of patriotism performed m somewhat unusual circumstances at the beginning of 1918. During this fateful war year Kaiser Wilhelm on his many and hurried journeys had to pass through Gravelotte, and179 words
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Article20 1925-12-18 6 f£ n ?t HZh Zu ener&l aH to lon^vity i 8 the fact that the good die young.-Akron Beacon Journal.20 words
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Article345 1925-12-18 6 The following action was taken at a meeting of Committee No. 3 held on Dec llth: Decided that the construction of cassoons as foundations for the new Elgin Bridge should be carried out by contract on a basis of actual cost plus percentage, the minimum cost of the345 words
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Article112 1925-12-18 6 Committee Meeting. The following action was taken at a meeting held on Dec. 14th: After hearing objections the following valuations are determined: 10 Seah Street, $1,080; 16 Purvis Street $1,260; Ford Street-^ and 6, $2,400; 7, $900; 1, $900; 2, $900; 10, $900; 11 and 12, $1,800; 11112 words
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Article364 1925-12-18 6 i Cable Service to Egypt, the F.M.S. and Australia The Times of Ceylon of Dec. Bth states:— The Ceylon Government are considering whether it is possible and feasible to insti- tute an all-wireless cable service between Ceylon and Australia, the Straits Settlements and the Egyptian Station at364 words
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Article145 1925-12-18 6 Odourless but Deadly: A Gift from Health Institute. New poison gase3, one of then: withou' s:iell, but very deadly, have just been invented by Professor W. L. Lewis and Dr. Stiegler of the North Western University, U.S.A. Professor Lewis was the inventor of Lewisite, which was145 words
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Article328 1925-12-18 6 Mr. Richards' Useful Book. Exchange and Division Tables, by E Richards. (Ribeiro and Company >:.:.- pore). This notice of Mr. Richard's b<j»k > i what belated, but now that the b:r merchants for whose use it was have had ample opportunity to OMI fulness, it may »*>328 words
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Article82 1925-12-18 6 Great interest was taken m the ment of the members of which was to go l<» London I desires of the village community. John," said one village worthy I -I've just heard as they've appoint Absalom to be one a' mafwl* What's think o' that?** John, torn between82 words
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Article55 1925-12-18 6 Among the votes made b) Council was a sum of oboul j the acquisition of land for iloublO* J Singapore line of the rail** (1 fJ Woodlands diversion and W"* rtr *_T mt narshalling yard there. N►« I" JVjJ thall get that awful eot*-ecre-i „,at Jt y >ctween the new55 words
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Advertisement240 1925-12-18 6 Doctors' Special A fine old Scotch Whisky, mellow- CT ed by Nature and matured by Jflfl time. Exceptionally soft and of f^_\ a quality unsurpassed. jV^_( R.M.NISHVCO..LTD, _f__\ Gtiaaow. ScotianJ. |H £i_^ M\\\\\\\\ N^l flj KJW >%c>/***-fIM \^r~2z2_\)\ a\mwTS-^^ _\W \Wr r m MW" Ajt apv Go round the globe240 words
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Advertisement36 1925-12-18 6 The only Safety Razor that sharpens its own blades. Nothing to take to pieces for either stropping or cleaning. "VALET" Safety Razor set complete J^\ J^^]\ with razor, ,__g^^*\^*-^ <^^^r___t_\\^^ I blade m neat J $1.20.36 words
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Article658 1925-12-18 7 xMACPHAIL AND CO. LTD WEEKLY REPORT. c 1 m Singapore, Dec. lb. t bince our last report the market has Deer dull and weak. With the drop m the price ot rubber, shares are weaker with sellers predominating and business difficult. The s price of tin closes658 words
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Article585 1925-12-18 7 Singapore. Dec. 16. Rubber has had a sharp decline m price over the week, and share values m this section have fallen away considerably. Business has been difficult, with buyers generally hoLding off, and the lower priced issues have been chiefly affected. Investment counters can585 words
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Article673 1925-12-18 7 Export Duty Raised to Three Cents. W T hen the Federal Council resumed after lunch on Monday, the Hon'ble Mr. A. M. Pountney moved the following resolution:— I That this Council, m exercise of the powe ers conferred upon it by section 6 of the Rubber (Restriction) Enactment,673 words
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Article173 1925-12-18 7 Sees; Bruce McGregor (Taiping.) Nawng Pet Tin, Nov. output, hours run 094; yardage treated 36,000; ore won 370 pks. Sees: Brown Phillips Stewart (Penang.) Rh r Va *ley, 28,401; Semanggol, •in,i><9; Juru, 15,188. Menglembu Lode. Mill D5O pks; Tributors 25. Sees: Adamson, Gilfillan, Co. (Penang Rahman173 words
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Advertisement452 1925-12-18 7 BUSINESS CARDS. cC .<_.eo<>o<>QQV***oi*w '*w***<HHi p Pleaac >* nd for the Illustrated j < itih'i'iie of Musical Instruments. 2 SEASON CO., LTD. I m and 113, North Bridge Road. J FUNERALS? SINGAPORE CASKET CO. -EXPERT UNDERTAKERS." IKLKPHONE 75. CARS FOR HIRE. Great Reduction m Rates THE ASIATIC MOTOR CAR CO.452 words
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Advertisement724 1925-12-18 7 NOTICES. THE SINGAPORE FAMILY HKNEFIT SOCIETY. The twelfth Annual General Meeting of th 1 The M ,S J^ HbOVe *5 fashed a r the Memorial Hall, Singapore, on Friday th Hth January, 1926, at 5.15 p.m. sharp. AGENDA. ll C n ti r the minutes of the previou Annual General724 words
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Advertisement362 1925-12-18 7 NOTICES. SINGAPORE TURF CLUB. ISSUE OF $80,000 6 PER CENT. DEBENTURES OF $500 EACH. To The Members, SINGAPORE TURF CLUB. In accordance with a resolution passed at a Special General Meeting of the Members of The Singapore Turf Club held on the 17th July 1925, subscriptions are invited for the362 words
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Advertisement418 1925-12-18 7 _o_f"^ r *_Hf~_l^_j_rl S_~*~*""~** i *_^J__P IZ t!rTd__\_7 1_ SAFEGUARD YOUR EYESIGHT!!!! j SHOULD YOU EXPERIENCE ANY DIFFICULTY IN YOUR VISION, THE ADVICE OF OUK FULLY QUALIFIED EUROPEAN OPTICIAN I ia available daily Hours 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. SPECIALLY MADE GLASSES SUPPLIED PROMPTLY. i MOTION SMITH AND SON LTD.418 words
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Article241 1925-12-18 8 Our Ku^la Lumpur contemporary publishes particulars of the scheme for damming- the Perak River a.t Chenderoh, to raise its level upstream by sixty feet and create a lake extending 1 ten miles from the dam, and thereby to furnish a net power of 18,000 kilowatts. A steam241 words
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Article391 1925-12-18 8 Mr. W. E. Dyer has been appointed to be n European master. English Education Department. Johore. Mr. W. E. J. Hatch arrived at Penang from Singapore on Monday and will be there for about a week. Mr. D. G. A. Fraser has been appointed a member of the Licensing Board.391 words
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509 1925-12-18 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. FRIDAY. DECEMBER 18, 1925. Service, not Self. Catch-words have always been the vogue of people who live m masses m towns, or who are closely associated m enterprises that bring large bodies of men together. Mostly to Tickle the ear, but occasionally to stimulate the moral sense509 words
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Article319 1925-12-18 8 VIEWS OF UNOFFICIAL MEMBERS. H.C.s Pretty Wit. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 17. In the discussion on the proposed Federal changes, four of the Sultans expressed agreement with the proposals. Mr. Robson, speaking on behalf of the Unofficials, said he was asked to say that they319 words
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Article44 1925-12-18 8 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Dec. 17. The inquiry into the alleged cheating by a tram conductor of a Chinese nonia was resumed yesterday and concluded after the committee had sat for three hours, examining five witnesses. The decision was reserved.44 words
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Article413 1925-12-18 8 Piofessor Einstein has been awarded the Copley medal by the Royal Society for his work n relativity. According to the Hongkong papers, the mail which was taken up by the Talma was delayed by the monsoon. The mail of Nov. oth.. was not delivered until December llth. Calendars havt been413 words
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Article399 1925-12-18 8 h. c vm, tumvt There la one natter His Excellency's ieel bound to refer though <h delicate, says the s^,. the position of the Excellency's own 5,,,-,, this point makes f r nk mphai *> stable. There is .l w ys fT* the part of the head399 words
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204 1925-12-18 8 SINGAPORE AMATEUR BROADCASTING SOCIETY. Th- society broadcasted ai concert provided by the MaiCM fcoV Almeida Hoys. Fred Da Si.... .Mr. ami M De Souza, under thy direction <■!' Mr. L A. Joseph. Conditions were excellent for ception. and listeners-in ha<l very mfc* taming programme provided far their ketation. The standard204 words
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Article153 1925-12-18 8 Excellent hVitlaft Film. A programme of except i..n:d men ing screened at the AHn-mbra V weel: and until Tuesday 22m1. TV Ending, an all British Rim h-' lll 11 British Film Production. Singapon feature. But why all thtt «7 bV. pictures if they are not (tohnj ported? The153 words
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Article13 1925-12-18 8 A public garden m nu «...>•> of Dr. Sun Vat-sen If te 1- Swatow.13 words
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Advertisement148 1925-12-18 8 "THE CONNOISSEUR COMES TO CALDBECK' S" BRITISH BEER IS BEST ALLSOPP'S PILSENEK IS THE BEST BRITISH BEER. CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., LTD. (Incorporated m Shanghai.) SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPUR. PENANG AND IPOH. TURKEYS We have now received our supplies for Xmas and New Year and shall be pleased to book your Orders.148 words
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Advertisement60 1925-12-18 8 V Parfums de Luxe I COTY f Chypre Origan j Rose Jacqueminot J Paris _j < Emeraude > EAU DE COTY < J > to be had from all dealera i Dupire Brothers. V*.VAW.W.WAWiW.WAVPA I _^__^S^^^ m *a_KKV mtWriP T^Ylntnrfm' l M Hint =^s~~~ ___l vf Sole A Rents: THE60 words
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Article609 1925-12-18 9 I IBAGUE'S DECISION. j I M\M>MK TO CONTINUE. I [K.utei's Service.] I Geneva, I>ec 16. I ir Council m public session anI unanimous decision to award I |raq< making the so-.alled proI Brussels line the definite TurcoI provided that the British I i n. w An-rlo-Iraq I609 words
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Article70 1925-12-18 9 I[Reuter's Service.] i Washington, Dec. 17. Proaocution and the defence *Phnad their cases at the court- Colonel Mitchell. An important 1 tn <* placing m evidence of a !!tu hy M,.. Weeks, when Secre--1 War. to Prcakkmt Coolidge, de*Mitchell as "unfit for a high adllv< Boaitian* and70 words
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Article141 1925-12-18 9 DEBT SETTLEMENTS. DISCONTENTED PARTIES. r Router 's Service.] Washington. Dec. 16. An unusually acrimonious debate m the Senate was occasioned by the Republican efforts to deal with the Italian and Belgian tettleueat|» before Christmas. Senator R«ed attacked the British settlement as "whitewashing the international bankers, to permit141 words
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Article71 1925-12-18 9 (Router's Service.] New York, Dec. 16. The initial issue of five thousand shares of n hundred guilders each m the DutchAn erica. i Rubber Plantation Company, fully subscribed, at a price of forty dollars a -hare is announced. The bankers concerned hail the issue as the71 words
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Article444 1925-12-18 9 [Reuter's Service.] London. I*ec. 17. Havley Moiriss and his wife have been found guilty. Hayley Morriss was sentenced to two years hard labour for offences against girls under sixteen years of age. and twelve months imprisonment without hard labour on the other counts. He was also444 words
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Article42 1925-12-18 9 [Reuter's Service.] Berlin, Dec. 16. A plot to assassinate Dr. Stresemann was revccled when the police arrested two extreme- nationalists, Koltdorff and Lorenz. The deed was already planned m all details, including disguises and a motor-car and aeroplane flight.42 words
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Article29 1925-12-18 9 [Reuter's Service.] Rome, De<\ 17. The King hastened to the bed-side cf the Queen Mother, who is ill with congestion of the lung, at Bordighern.29 words
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Article142 1925-12-18 9 ADMIRALTY REPLY. "ONLY A FEW." [Reuter's Service.] London, Dec. 16. In the House cf Commons, replying to Mr. Penny, who called attention to the allegation that the labour supply of the plantations m the vicinity of the naval base at Singapore were preatly depleted by Government142 words
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Article159 1925-12-18 9 [•Reuter's Service.] Paris, Dec. 16. Senator Douiiur, who ia the sixth Finance Minister m six months, held the same position m 189."), after which he was for five roan Governor General of Indo-China. His last office was Finance Minister under M Briand m 1921. He has a159 words
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Article132 1925-12-18 9 I [Reuter's Service.] Portsmouth. Dec. 16. In naval port orders the Commander-in-Chief. Admiral Sir Sydney Fremantle, states I that the Admiralty's attention has been call- j ed to the distribution, presumably through Communist activities, of pamphlets which were circulated widely through Jlis Majesty's ships and132 words
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Article119 1925-12-18 9 [Renter's Ser-ice.] London, Dec. 16. An international appeal to restrict aerial expansion was implied by Sir Samuel Hoare, ar West London, when he declared that while he was able to recommend the postponement of certain items of expenditure, the British programme must depend on the attitude119 words
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Article78 1925-12-18 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, Dec. 16. In the House of Commons, Mr. Ormsby Gore, replying to Mr. Looker with regard to the Canton boycott of British goods, particul arly of British trade from Hongkong reported that unofficial discussions were proceeding between representatives of the Chinese merchants of Hongkong,78 words
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Article93 1925-12-18 9 [Reuter's Service.] Berlin, Dec. 17. Herr Koch, the Democratic leader, informed President Hindenburg that he is unable to form a Cabinet on a big Coalition basis. [A cable dated December sth. contained the following: The Cabinet resigned on the return cf Herr Luther and Dr. Stresemann93 words
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Article797 1925-12-18 9 SEQUEL TO POLICE COURT PROCEEDINGS. A Councillor's 50 per cent Interest. The hearing of the action m which Lim Chin Han, the manager of Chop Chin Thong and Cc. is suing Soh Boon Kheh, a ftrccor and moneychanger, for five thousand damages for alleged malicious prosecution was797 words
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Article64 1925-12-18 9 [Reuter's Service.] Paris, Dec. 17. French imports for the first eleven months of 1925 amounted to 38,535 millions of francs and 43 million tons, showing an increase of 2,544 million francs and a decrease of 8 million tons as compared with 1924. Exports totalled 40,785 million francs64 words
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Article17 1925-12-18 9 Mr. R. J. B. Clayton, the D. O. of Teluk Anson, goes Home on furlough m March.17 words
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Advertisement207 1925-12-18 9 ZEISS FIELD GLASSES A Unique Christmas Gift. DELTRINTEM Magnifying 8 times Wide-angle Binocular m fl I An excellent high power glass for travel and all sports. Good light transmitting power. Extremely large field of view. The favourite twin focussing g a_S »n t lie met course. In brown stiff leather207 words
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Advertisement754 1925-12-18 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE 1] REGULAR SERVICES TO:— LONDON, AMSTERDAM. ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. Taking cargo on through Bills of Lading for all Overland Points. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Due Singapore. t PATROCLUS Marseilles, London, Rotterdam and Glasgow Dec.754 words
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Advertisement592 1925-12-18 10 Elierman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) "ELLEIiSiFIINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTB AND SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICE s.s. CITY OF GLASGOW Marseilles, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg In Port s.s. CITY OF BARODA Havre, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg Dec. 28 -*> s.s. CITY592 words
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Advertisement636 1925-12-18 10 P. O. I BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. X (Incorporsted m England.) I MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES I PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO I LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. X (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government) OUTWARDS FROM LONDON. HOMEWARDS. B For China and J a pan.636 words
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Article1737 1925-12-18 11 MEMORABLE GOLF. Oiir Own Corresoonrient.) London, Nov. 18. Qpft aparl from football, there has intereating sport this week. -j_ pro\ ded a lUStitlut about which talking, viz.. the encounter by a i/m who reprsasats the older .\;< lie Compston, who repre- ra. As a result of this Mitchell1,737 words
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Article357 1925-12-18 11 BRITAIN ON DOWN GRADE! Pessimistic View m U.S.A. London, Dec. 8. London and American newspapers feature an article by Mr. Harvey, the former American Ambassador m Great Britain, m the current issue of the North American Review, m which he expresses grave doubts as to whether357 words
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273 1925-12-18 11 Discission m Bengal Council. Calcutta, Dec. 9. At to-day's meeting of the Bengal Legislative Council the Government was defeated by eight votes m the motion for the adjournment of the House and the result of the voting was received with cheers and cries of "resign" from273 words
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Article59 1925-12-18 11 London, Dec. 7. It is announced that Mr. Wheatley, Colonel Wed/Jwood, Mr. Lansbury, and Mr. Maxton are not seeking re-election to the Executive of the Labour Party to-morrow. The Conservative organs allege that they refuse to accept the leadership of Mr. Ram- say Mac Donald,59 words
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Article142 1925-12-18 11 Prince's Farewell to ex-Service Men. London, Nov. 23. The Prince of Wales received to-day m the grounds of St. James's Palace a party of ex-service men and their wives and families, totalling 75 persons, who will leave for Australia m the steamer Hobson's Bay to-mor-row, under the142 words
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Article78 1925-12-18 11 The marriage took place on Monday at St. Andrew's Presbyteriaa Churchy Penang, the Rev. Archibald Ewing officiating 1 of Mr. Douglas James Gibson, of Labu estate, and Miss Jess Milne, of Aberdeen. The bride, who was given away by Mr. A. P. Cranna. of Cheviot estate, wore a dress of78 words
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Advertisement136 1925-12-18 11 K*f K^j^ i! RciN,A C,GARE^ Ia^^K? mw mMm* W m\ Sr^ma^^^ Sw -mMv m\a^Lm\ AT a ftv i^^ I,^^V I jBnP^ r WPW )OC3&Bnsfti fe. l<J^o^jm \Wf GOLDEN SMOKES f J^^Mt%k FROM LONDON. i*"»*«P#SWT4Sb rV*Ur%^ Piccadilly Virginia Cigarettes are like old wine —iL*!* ImW. !i\\S£^j2&\* T ii^iT"^" Tne finest Sun-sweetened136 words
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Article652 1925-12-18 12 STRANGE CUSTOMS IN FISHING CENTRES. Fisherfolk are nearly as superstitious as sailormen, and many are the strange customs, here and there about the world, by which they seek to avert danger and propitiate fortune, writes Mr. Bassett Digby, F.R.G.S., m T.P.s and Cassell's Weekly. Scottish fishermen storm-bound on652 words
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Article135 1925-12-18 12 The prompt action of the crews of two launches belonging to the Asiatic Petroleum Company averted what might have been a very disastrous outbreak, at the Company's installation at North Point, Hongkong:, shortly after noon on Saturday. Nov. 21st. The cause of the outbreak is not known, but135 words
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Article129 1925-12-18 12 Indian Fireman Stabbed. On the arrival m Singapore yesterday morning of the British steamer City of Glasgow, Marine Police Officers boarded the vessel and detained six Malays, members of the ship's crew, who are alleged to have taken part m a disturbance on board the vessel while129 words
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Article131 1925-12-18 12 Passengers Kidnapped and Cargo Seized. Information has been received that on November 29, the steamer Ta On, running between Samshui and Wuchow, was attacked by pirates, with the result that the entire cargo, estimated at $30,000, was seized, and the passengers numbering 72, the japtain and two members131 words
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Advertisement612 1925-12-18 12 Burns Philp Line (Incorporsted m Australia). -o* r FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, via JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND AND BRISBANE. :0:— Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,875 tons) and MALABAR (4,512 tons). The s.B. MARELLA is the largest and finest stesmer trading to Australia. Cabins •a Luxe, aingle berth612 words
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Advertisement509 1925-12-18 12 SINGAPORE-NEW YORK SERVICF^ OF THE NEDERLAND STEAMSHIP COMPANY, "ROTTERDAM I HOLLAND AMERICA LINE. >YD A *U Sailings on fixed dates via Suez to New York and Boston t B.B* MEDAN due t s.s. STADSDUK t s.s. MADIOEN u# 'an. s.s. MADOERA (lv 16 Cargo is also accepted to Philadelphia, Baltimore,509 words
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Advertisement348 1925-12-18 12 LLOYD TRIESTINO NAY. CO (Incorporated m Italy.) HOMEWARD^SAILINGS Bi-monthly service for Brindisi W and Trieste via ports taking caJ through Bills of Lading forth?? Levant and Black Sea Ports a i" oortc on the West loan af Itah x PERSIA ;il)1 ul VIMINALE (Motor) j£" OUTWARD SAILINGS FOR CHINA ANT)348 words
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Miscellaneous508 1925-12-18 12 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembing and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday Thursday and Friday 6 a.m. Bangkok every Thursday 6 a i-i. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6 p.m. Kota508 words
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Advertisement682 1925-12-18 13 O. S. K. Liiißa Destination. Steame... Arr London. Hsmburg, Rotterdam, p Igtwerp, Bremen, via Colombo, Aden and Port Said. Andes Maru Dec 17 Dec 18 purban. Cape Town, Santos, Rio, and Buenos Aires via Colombo. t Santos Maru J an 5 J an 7 Colombo and Bombay via Penang. f682 words
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Advertisement444 1925-12-18 13 jiL MKLLaa __B_^ STEAMSHIP LINE La Round-the- World PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE S8 Days to BOSTON 41 Days to NEW TORK OILBURNERS. NO COAL DUST. NO CINDERS. ABSOLUTS CLEANLINESS. via Colombo, Port Said, Alexandria, Naples, Genoa and Marseilles. From New York these fine new liners continue on Round the World,444 words
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Advertisement637 1925-12-18 13 GENERAL AGEN X T^ ASAKI ROOSEVELT UNE Kerr Steamship Co., Inc., 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA and BALTIMORE (via Suez) '•'•^JIMAr.U due !>«. 30 !*S?J™. MARU due JanlB WALES MARU Jue Jan 30 *or rates and other particulars apply:—637 words
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Article1439 1925-12-18 14 ROSYTH MUST GO. Firm Attitude of Government. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Edinburgh, Nov. 18. While great regret is expressed m Scotland that the Cabinet has not seen its way to maintain Rosyth at full working standard, it must be said that, except m the district immediately affected, the1,439 words
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Article185 1925-12-18 14 Japan to Reinforce Garrisons m Manchuria. (By Courtesy of the Nanyo NichiNichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, Dec. 19. It is understood that the military authorities have decided to reinforce the Manchuria garrisons to the extent of a ;nixed brigade. North-Saghalien Oil Concession. The negotiations between Japan and Russia m connection185 words
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Article98 1925-12-18 14 The annual Christmas Social m connection with the V.M.C.A., Singapore, will be held on Saturday, the 19th instant, at 8.15 p.m. Games, competitions, music. cinem a and refreshments Vill occupy the evening. An opportunity will be given members of meeting the new members who have lately been98 words
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Advertisement538 1925-12-18 14 Every tooth as clean as "Calvert's" can fmake it! That means every tooth is looking its best, doing its share m adding to the brightness and charm of your smile. And, besides, you want your teeth to last, you want every hidden corner and crevice between them kept just as538 words
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Advertisement171 1925-12-18 14 Highest I Grade 3%oiW^' J) FOOD CALIFORNIA FRUITS-FISH-VEGETABLES Tins or Glass Jars. OBTAINABLE AT ALL LEADING PROVISION DEALERS. Distributors. GETZ BROS CO. (Incorporated m U.S.AL SINGAPORE. S.S. Head Office SAN FRANCISCO, U.S.A. BRANCHES AND AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD _r_ i The Best Battery I For Your Car _6_s_"Sa_teSsSßW-^r^**s m\_\ —AND171 words
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Article64 1925-12-18 15 December 17. Bank 4 m.~. 4 15.32 Bank demand 4 5.32 Private credits 3 tn.s. 4 New Yoik, demaad 56 7 k Credits 90 <!.;.. ranee, demand 1500 India. T. T. 1541* Hongkong, demand 12.. p.c. Prem. Yokohama, demand l^ l^ Java, dem: ind 140 Bangkok, demaad 19% Bar64 words
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Article180 1925-12-18 15 December IT. Tin 125 Tons |18OJ0 iambic 15.00 Pepper White KiAM Pepper Black TO.oo Flake Tapioca 625 Pearl Sago Small 8.25 Copra 12.15 I lopra Bandried 12 40 Opium, Men:. res unt. 1.000 Hice, I.iing Hin Chan Mark Rice, Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New) 880 Rice, Siam180 words
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Article34 1925-12-18 15 Singapore, Dec. 17, 12 noon. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Spot 1.58 l.oK; Jan. 1.55 1.56; Jan.March 1.50 L5l; April-June 1.40 1.41. London Quotation Sheet 3s. ll%d. Market Steady.34 words
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Article505 1925-12-18 15 Singapore, Dee. 10. There has been a distinctly easier feel- i nig during; the past week m both the Tin and Rubber market and m both cases prices show a marked decline. Tin shares have remained fairly steady with business pas sing: on a restricted scale. Robber505 words
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Article21 1925-12-18 15 I j to sterling* should minimise the work of the B.vil**ev pffir" and not increase it as agues- tioner suggested. CommunicatedCommunicated - 21 words
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603 1925-12-18 15 FRASER CO., EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS. THLKSDAY, DECEMBER 17th. (Figures :n brackets show the issue rslue >i the Share m dollars unless otherwise narked] MINING a 1 buyers Sellers Asam Kumbang (£) 54s 55s Bataag Padang- Tin 80 85 Witain Tin 1.55 1.60 Idris (fl) lohaa Tin603 words
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Article132 1925-12-18 15 News of the death on Nov. 4. at Bedford, of Mr. W. H. Nicholas, has been received in Kuala Lumpur. Mr. Nicholas, who was the father of Mr. H. Nicholas, of the P.W.D., F.M.S. 4 had suffered for some yt ars from stomach trouble which, a few months ago, wasM.M. - 132 words
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Article238 1925-12-18 15 MACPHAIL CO., LTD S RETORT. Dec. 91. Rubber. London ils. 11% d. Steady Local Tin. London £272 15s, Local UtV_. 125 tons sold. Rubber.— The rubber share market is stagnant, owing to the share decline m the price of tke cojnniodity. Tnere are BollSra hut buyers are238 words
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Article219 1925-12-18 15 Singapore. Dec. 17. Rubber. The market this week has been decidedly dull with declining prices. 'ihe local auction heid yesterday was very i Weak, m fact, scarcely any interest wa> shown. At no time was the attendance j good, and as the sale progressed it became [worse until219 words
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Article194 1925-12-18 15 Singapore, Dec. 17. A very sharp fall has taken place during the last fow Jays, and all positions show a decline of about 25. There has been very little buying, and America has given no support whatever to the market. Bears have been active m further194 words
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Article185 1925-12-18 15 HU EY YOT TIN DREDGING, LTD. Taiping, Dec. 15. An extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders of Huey Yot Tin Dredging, Limited, was held at the registered officeof the Company on Monday wlien several resolutions which hael boss submitted to shareholders by circular, re dating to the reconstruction of the185 words
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Advertisement453 1925-12-18 15 Assets over $5,500,000. rayaaa^ Aggarance m force over $19,000,000. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY UMCTED I (Incorporated m Straits Settlements) I HEAD OFFICE :-Winchester House Singapore. lounnw nmirs'. n rht mm urnm -m SSSL _*_._JSU_S *i.tS_^!_7-_S»- i Z2J3E2 B-g 21 assur^ce. ______i__p j Secretary Managing Director Actuary j G453 words
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Advertisement854 1925-12-18 15 BANKING. YOKOHAMA SPECfe BANK,! LIMITED. —Established 1880— Capital Subscribed Y.100,0G0,000 (fully paid up) Reserve Fund V.83,500,000 i President: K. Kodama Eaq. t Vice-President: R. Ichinomiya, Esq. v DIRECTORS. r Yamakawa, Esq. Baron K. Morimura. i l. Odagiri, Esq. N. Igarashi, Esq. Jaron K. Iwasaki. K. Mogami, Esq. I. Tatsumi, Esq.854 words
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Advertisement40 1925-12-18 15 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. 'Incorporsted m Englsnd by Eoysl Charter A. D. 1720). FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee Administration Bonds Singap." Representative Messrs. BARLOW Co. Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO., Ltd CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor.) A GORDON LBE> Resident Manager.40 words
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Article475 1925-12-18 16 IMPORTANT CHINESE PROPOSALS. Two Interesting Declarations. Peking, Dec. 11. Important proposals, considerably extending the scope of the Tariff Conference discussions, were placed before the Conference Committee this morning by the Chinese delegates. Presenting the Chinese proposals concerning the revision of the Customs schedule and duties on imports, Mr.475 words
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Article435 1925-12-18 16 RUSSIAN FRONTIER TROOPS REINFORCED. Protection of Japanese Interests. Peking, Dec. 9. Fighting broke out between Li Ching-lim's troops and Kuominchun's forces about noon to-day. One span of the bridge at Yangtsun has been blown up, and communication by rail is consequently interrupted. The international train which was despatched435 words
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Article32 1925-12-18 16 DEATH OF WELL-KNOWN CRICKET VETERAN. [Reuter's Service.] London, Dec. 17. i The death has occurred of the old-time cricketer, Mr. A. N. Hornby, who captained Lancashire for nearly twenty seasons.32 words
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Article203 1925-12-18 16 j [Reuter's Service.] I London, Dec. 16. I In a Football Association Cup replay match Wigan beat Crewe by two goals to Ruiy defeated Burnley by 8 goals to 1 m the Ist Division of the English League, and m the Northern Section of the 3rd j Division203 words
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Article68 1925-12-18 16 The following will represent the Junic i Civil Service Association against the Asiatic Petroleum Company on the former's ground at Balestier Plain to-morrow: Sim Kwang Tow; J. S. Selvadurai. Tan Yang Chuan; Tan Bock Lim, Hussain bin Kassim. Goh Kirn Choh; Mohamed bin Mohamed Kassim. Fakir Mohamed, R. Dorasamy.68 words
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100 1925-12-18 16 The following side will represent Selangor m the Tre>phy Match at the Stadium tomom»\v afternoon: Selangor. Brand; Brown. Winter, FosItM and Gihh; Murchison and Hovil; Green (capt.l. Whitehorn, Rendle, Mallinson. Kendle. Dowse. Gregory and Mearns. Reserve: Dennler. The Singapore side will be: Singapore.100 words
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Article151 1925-12-18 16 Assassination on a Steamer. Es was received m Hongkong on Dec. f the death of Hung Shao-lin, the ?d Cantonese General who was •d by a member of the crew of the esident Pierce, story is that General Hung, whose was wrongly spelt, was travelling American liner151 words
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Article476 1925-12-18 16 »GRI SEMBILAN VS. SELANGOR. Visitors* Ranaway Victory. Wednesday's Malay Mail states: There was a large crowd, including Sir George Maxwell, Sir Montague Barlow, and a number of Unofficial Members of the Federal Council, to witness the inter-State rugby match between Selangor and Negri Sembilan on the Kuala Lumpur476 words
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Article186 1925-12-18 16 Takayagi Scandal D»reloping. By Courtesy e»f the Nanyo NitfhiNichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, Dec. 16. Police raided the Prefoctural Council m Ibaraki during its session and arrested 34 persons, including many council members who. it is alleged, were connected with Takayagi's election scandal. Japan Strengthens Garrisons m Manchuria. The political186 words
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Article118 1925-12-18 16 Another illicit still was discovered by Mr. Hide, Supervisor of the Government Monopolies, at 2 p.m. on Wednesday m a house m a Lorong off Geylang Road. The still was a very large one and a search of the surrounding district brought to light a large number118 words
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Article758 1925-12-18 16 |)wly, too slowly, the schools of the ly are being provided with text books, eachers and scholars, dealing with the lets taught m them. Local pupils are -ently placed to pupils whose mother je is exclusively used m school and of school. They have almost as exve758 words
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Article89 1925-12-18 16 Musketry Classification. Members of all units, S.V.C are. asked to note that next Sunday, 20th inst., will be the last opportunity to fire the Classification Course this year. Members who have not classified cannot be marked "efficient" for the year. Firing commences on the Bukit Timah Range89 words
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Article31 1925-12-18 16 Underneath the foundation-stone cf a new building there were recently buried a newspaper, a gramophone record and a cinema j film. These builders do the right thing sometimes, don't they? PunchPunch - 31 words
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Advertisement319 1925-12-18 16 HIS MASTER'S VOICED RECORDS FEATURE I The Greatest Artistes The Finest Recordins. They stand supreme as reproductions World's Finest Music f Our Demonstration Rooms are at v,,.,, q ai oerviee, S. MOUTRIE CO M LTD (Incorporated m Hongkemo-) The Arcade, SINGAPORE TEA You Cannot Better the Best UPTONS FOR QUALITY319 words
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