The Singapore Free Press, 22 December 1925
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Title Section13 1925-12-22 1 Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE. S.S., TUESDAY. DECEMBER 22, 1925. NO 11,678.13 words
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Article226 1925-12-22 1 The situation is reported to be much better m Syria and the French Chamber voted confidence m the Govt. Page 9. The situation m China does not appear to improve and France has started talking of her treaty rights Page 9. The authorities m Peking have issued226 words
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Article1389 1925-12-22 1 Mr. and Mrs. Richards had at last secured a small house m the suburbs, and they were removing their belongings from the little flat where they had installed themselves after their mat riag 0 four months he lore. The flat had been a draughty plave. and they wit,, much1,389 words
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Advertisement187 1925-12-22 1 ff ING LOONG fIE RECOGNISED HOISB for ____#SA.N TROPICAL SbITS. 3 <> HIGB STREET. Sea View Hotel m XMAS EVE -DECEMBER 24th, 1925. Children's X'mas Tree FOR SIDENTS OF SARKIES BROTHERS HOTELS AND OUR REGULAR PATRONS. Parent- ipplyinjr for tickets are requested to please state sex, age, and name of187 words
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Advertisement221 1925-12-22 1 1926 RONEO NUMER ALPHA DIARIES HAVE NOW ARRIVED. THE BUSINESS MAN'S EASY REFERENCE DIARY. PRICE $2.50 11. COLLYER QUAY 6a. BEACH STREET, SINGAPORE PENANG. The EUROPE HOTEL flttH I Specially imported poultry and games now available, CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS NIGHT Thursday, 24th December. Friday, 25th December. DINNER AND YULETIDE DINNER.221 words
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Advertisement135 1925-12-22 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Wolseley car for sale Page 7. Phoenix aerated waters Page 5. Latest shipping on paj_cs 10, 12 and 13. Christmas dainties at Robinson's Page Wg Triumph at the Alhambra to-night-Page 2. Zam-buk positively cures skin diseases Page 5. Collins diaries for 1926 at Ribeiro's— Page 1. Crawford's butter135 words
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Advertisement14 1925-12-22 1 WING LOONG FOR HIGH CLASS TAILORING. Style, Cut and Finish Guaranteed. 32. HIGH STREET.14 words
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Miscellaneous109 1925-12-22 1 THE WEEK. Tuesday, 22hd. High Water, 3.17 a.m., 2.52 p.m. Blue Funnel homeward mail leaves. Wednenday, 2'.\rd. High Water. 4.16 a.m., 4.7 p.m. Bagan River. Chartered Bank, noon. Malaka Pinda mtg.. Chan Sze Onn, noon. Lodge St. George. 5.30 p.m. Thursday, 2Xth. High Water. 5.18 a.m.. 5.33 p.m. Christmas Eve.109 words
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Article388 1925-12-22 2 Lull m Activities. The zeal of the vuLber smugglers seems to have declined, from the latest reports to hand. During the week December I,oth. to Dei-ember 17th. only five captures were made, although there have been additions t«. the Preventive fleet of the F.M.S. Customs Service, which should388 words
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Advertisement218 1925-12-22 2 FAREWELL RETURN SEASON of WEMBLEY RODEO WILD WEST. WATCH FOR FURTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS mmm^mmmmmmmmmmnmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmgmgmmmmmg^ TFT F PHONE: 3516 -lJ__i-_r_ GRAM: KANZAKI, SINGAPORE. KANZAKI CO. .Dyers and Drycleaners of Silk and Woollen Dresses, Suits, etc. OUTSTATION ORDERS C.O.D. PRICE LIST FREE. Postal Address: lA, Orchard Road, SINGAPORE. Locality Past "Amber Mansions/ Next218 words
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Advertisement293 1925-12-22 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. IN "Champion of Lost Causes" 5 REELS. An Amazing Tale of Mystery and293 words
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Advertisement278 1925-12-22 2 ANOTHER BIG PICTURE FOLLOWING IN THE Waki V AT THE KhoK TH r ;i w ALHAMBRA (Tan Cheng Kee Co., Ltd., Proprietor.) From Tuesday, 22nd December, to Sunday. >7 (h In the Second Show at 9 p m A CECIL B. DE MILLE— PARAMOUNT SUPER PR Adapted by Jeanie Macpherson278 words
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Article235 1925-12-22 3 Very hijrh praise is accorded by our Dutch contemporary, the Gazette de Hollane, to a recently published \v« rk entitled "Ter res et Peuples de Sumatra.'' The author is the well-known Belgian writer on colonial subjects. M. O. J. A. Collet, who resided m the235 words
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Article84 1925-12-22 3 Rear-Admiral M. F. Sueter, M.P., speaking on "The Need for Economy m the Administration of the Fighting Services" to the 1912 Club, said that the result of the Locarno Treaty was that armaments could be reduced, and urged that by agreement with the United States and Japan thi* country could84 words
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Article439 1925-12-22 3 INTER-VA RSITY "SOCCER" MATCH. CAMBRIDGE AND OXFORD DRAW. 5,000 Wat.h Even Game. London, Dec. 9. Chelsea.— In sunny weather, and before 0.000 spectators, Oxford University drew with Cambridge University at soccer, the score being 2 all. Played m Brilliant Sunshine. London, Dec. 9. Chelsea.— The game was played m brilliant439 words
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Article821 1925-12-22 3 SOME OK LIFE'S DIFFICULTIES. (By Elinor Mordaunt.) j I ought to have made bread five days ago. but there was no yeast, and no potatoes io make yeast, und a boy had to be sent a two days' trek to gat them. Then the yeast when it821 words
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Article119 1925-12-22 3 The death occurred on Nov. 18, at Hungerford, of Admiral E. H. Gamble. C.8., a well-known officer of the Navy m the pre-war period, aged 76. In January, 1883, he commissioned at Devonport the gunboat Espoir, and took her to China for two years, when he was promoted to corn119 words
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Advertisement246 1925-12-22 3 Contessa-Nettel Cameras FULLY JUSTIFY THEIR REPUTATION AS PEERS OF THE CAMERA WORLD Tessar *J-H lenses can be fiafl^HH supplied to all J^^^Eflj Models. COCARETTE 11. The discerning public insist upon CONTESSA NETTEL CAMERAS OtiUlnaMt from all first-class dealers throughout Malaya. ITURMAH OIL Co., Ltd., I RANGOON. ALL TYPES OF MOTOR246 words
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Advertisement126 1925-12-22 3 CRAWFOBDSI BUTTER I PUFFS Are Delightful with Cheese, Stewed 1 Fruits or Preserves I Dainty tartlets may be readily made by splitting a few of Crawford's butter puffs, adding a little jam, and heating for a minute or two m a sharp oven. Try them— you will be pleased. Sole126 words
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Article170 1925-12-22 4 Sir Samuel Hoare m reply to a question m the Commons made a reply which will disappoint those who had hoped that tftt airships now being built for the Indian airservice would be m commission next winter. Apparently a good deal of experimental and and constructional work170 words
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Article, Illustration1117 1925-12-22 4 SIDNEY DARK {Caricature by " Sava - SIDNEY DARK {Caricature by "Sava") SYDNEY DARK'S PEN PO RT RAITS— No. 8. 1 _«_»#»tt«rtttfltt«fitt<J^.ftfttttttt«tt»»M^*WWH».*tt*MW«tt«WWW 1% k Series of Intimate Sketches. _>-> »># _><_ %t MARK HAMBOURG. 55 "r-, $2 Energy is Mark Hambourg's outstanding characteristic. It is said by his critics that his fault as a1,117 words
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Article1443 1925-12-22 4 ELEK ENTANTON - ELEK ENTANTON DANCING TIME— No. 7. i i VV m "v» p Where the English Movements Score. p #tx WW.M. -A, .A. M>r mm ll THE QUEST OF DISTINCTION. g $fc —By— _><r 09 SO (Au hor of "Ballroom Dancing and How to Enjoy it.") <*# By1,443 words
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Advertisement243 1925-12-22 4 __l I _£'»>« I mLWf\JL Every morning before breakfast take two teaspoonfuls of Elliott's Fruit Saline m half a tumbler of water. Drink it during effervescense. Gently, yet effectively this healthful draught relieves the system of its accumulations and promotes regular habits. In tropical climates one teaspoonful of Elliott's Fruit243 words
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Advertisement264 1925-12-22 4 __fe__^__^ Go round the gl^ as often as you like say, X* to the goldftsh. much as you always do ,1 You won't find a E_?_2_ than Montserrat r\£?l___ Squash. Itha./ta^.te real lemon flavour" y: with pure cane sugar. MeSSfH L«»n Squash 'a outstanding lts vJS al old time 5S264 words
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Article297 1925-12-22 5 Huk Houts FlsiT I>i*6guring Disease and Growl Ne w Healthy Skin. Xhe ancient Greek meaning of the word r lZ <-ma i» l,) Duil ver and a disease iih veritably a boiling over of all rm ful ">; it contained m thf affected rt« (f th_ body297 words
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Article905 1925-12-22 5 H. V. Morton - H. V. Morton. HALFPENNY ON THE PENDULUM (By th_' N p there 8 t! suid <"«cial of the Palace of We,t m i„ B ,er (which i. Z when the House ,s up) "altd there are J174 r U P m t0 t H905 words
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Article575 1925-12-22 5 BIG REVOLT PLAN. Beirut, Nov. 17. The latest movements of the rebels m Syria indicate that their leaders hope by cutting the Damascus-Beirut Railway and thus isolating the capital to transform the whole mandated territory into a state of open rebellion which will compel the French575 words
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Article159 1925-12-22 5 Another Newspaper Suppressed. London, Nov. 23. A serious blow to European civilization, is how a leader m the Times describes Mussolini's virtual suppression of the Corriei'e Delia Sera, Italy's greatest newspaper. The Times points out that the Corriere's criticism of the Fascist regime was never Captious159 words
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Article88 1925-12-22 5 Bang It seemed to me very beautiful that it was not twelve o'clock! The hammer came to rest against the hard cheek of Big Ben, but the sound went on and on and on up there m the clock tower. It was shattering, unforgettable! I looked down into London, but88 words
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Article932 1925-12-22 5 SIR BASIL THOMSON'S GALLERY. The Criminal. By Basil Thomson. (Hodder and Stoughton.) Sir Basil Thomson knows too well when to stop. He might have lengthened at least 20 of his 22 chapters without boring us, 6» without lowering a tolerably good opttion of human nature. It is strange how932 words
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Advertisement379 1925-12-22 5 Non; VS. THE SINGAPORE FAMILY BENEFIT SOCIETY. i Annual General Meeting of the 1 sobers of the above Society will be held at •j» Memorial Hall. Singapore, on Friday the mlmwmmTJ, Mi, at 5.15 p.m. sharp. AGENDA. To confirm the minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting. rMehrt and consider379 words
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Advertisement351 1925-12-22 5 f Floating Popular Favour, oenix Aerated Waters SINGAPORE. i 3463. 1 i X^Mhis Illustrated sA^GuideFREE BhFORE you decide what kind of fence you will erect get this 44 Ideal Fence Catalogue the complete guide. It illustrates and describes the most suitable fencing for every special purpose— heavy or small stock,351 words
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Article1397 1925-12-22 6 TO GRATIFY A THIRST FOR INFORMATION. (Specially written for Free Press). All of those who eat plum pudding, whether out of compliment to their hostess, to the cook, or to the season, or because, being blessed with a good digestion, they can swallow with impunity whatever they1,397 words
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Article267 1925-12-22 6 WEDDING: FALLON— TROWER. The St. Leonards Observer has the following account of this wedding. The marriage took place at the Church of St. Thomas-of-Canterbury, St. Leonards t)f Michael Dawson Fallon, of Serendah Federated Malay States, with Ruth Madelino, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Trower, of 20. Brittany-road, St.267 words
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Article195 1925-12-22 6 The distressing accident at the Calcutta Scottish Headquarters during a musketry parade once again emphasizes the necessity of providing troops with dummy cartridges of some form or colour so distinct that live cartridges cannot get mixed un with them without being noticed instantly. At one time as the195 words
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Advertisement377 1925-12-22 6 It was more than 70 Years Ago that Mosse, an English Physician, first prescribed the use of fresh Yeast m Medical Practice. How Yeast is ]&&te___. Fleischmann's yeast has a rich, creamy flavour somewhat like cream cheese. Like any other new taste olives, for example it may take some time377 words
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Advertisement473 1925-12-22 6 Sciatica f h&es instant lttief I No painful rubbing no waiting just lay on gently a little Sloan's Liniment. Instantly 4§fe you notice an amazing difference, and as Sloan's penetrates it quickly brings relief and "kills the pain. For more than 40 years Sloan's has brought EsSSCfI relict and comfort473 words
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Article149 1925-12-22 7 "< invited for the post of Fore- »yei at Mandai Quarry. •Hist have had experience m the .-v if"" n, aintenanc« of railway track '^hoT T' 1 prt fc rence win be e> v en to f trark -M'^rience on the maintenance nstruction work. The appointment I149 words
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Article61 1925-12-22 7 TYPEWRITING. KDUCatpi und-rC v. ROp KAN LADY is prepared J ■•••r.tiv typing of MSS., promptly and **k*tL ,0 cents P er 100 words— carbon MSml 100 af t k i pec,flcatl '°ns, Accounts, and all A '<"ur ir tlon sP^ially queted for. r <l neatness guaranteed. Addn-. M ltt,y61 words
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Article893 1925-12-22 7 HOW DEAN INGE'S DOUITS ARE DOING HARM. All Things Possible.' "What exactly is the religion of tfet Dean of St. Paul's?" writes the Rev. Basil Bourchier, M.A., Vicar of Hampsted Garden Suburb, m a London paper. The lurid announcement that "a leading Churchman has rejected miracles and893 words
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Article990 1925-12-22 7 A MENAGERIE OF MICROBES. National Collection. i I There can be no odder or more beneficent collection of living things than the National Collection of Type Cultures maintained at the Lister Institute of Preventive Medicine m Chelsea Gardens. The Medical Research Council has just issued a990 words
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Article884 1925-12-22 7 THE STORY OF A FRENCH FARM. This is a story of how a small farm m the batlle area cif Northern Franco ins been redeemed from thc chaos of war and restored to the p.i<oduction of the fiuits of the earth, after their season. In the background884 words
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Article127 1925-12-22 7 The very worst attack of indiges/.on is instantly driven away by a single dost of B:surato<! Magnesia. That's because this vcmedy n utrali^s the harmful stomach sourness the moment you t_ake it. With the sourness no longei m existence to attack your delicate stomach lining, you will127 words
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Advertisement326 1925-12-22 7 HUSINESS CARDS, i $Q i ptessc Send for the Illustrated j fatalomie of Musical Instruments. J SKASON CO., LTD. -> ni and 113, North Bridge Road. I TNERALS? SINGAPORE CASKET CO. -EXPERT UNDERTAKERS." TELEPHONE 75. "CARS FOR HIRE. Great Reduction m Rates ASIATIC MOTOR CAR CO. j Orchard Road 69-b,326 words
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Advertisement769 1925-12-22 7 I __^_^__k_K B^ c ■W M %P*\ m _*^^^^^i!Z ,_Wt a <^tj_, n«r_^^ g^j^ t "^lr»__s. SAFEGUARD YOUR EYESIGHT SHOULD YOU EXPERIENCE ANY DIFFICULTY IN YOUR VISION, THE ADVICE OF OUR FULLY QUA LI FI ED EUROPEAN OPTICIAN is available daily Hours 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. SPECIALLY MADE GLASSES769 words
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Article733 1925-12-22 8 Years ago Singapore owed its importance to the Navy from the stores of coal here. The forts on the islands were designed to protect the stores of this fuel, or at least deny their use to an enemy. It was never thought that we could hold for long733 words
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Article1091 1925-12-22 8 Ur. and Mrs. and Miss Hannigan left for Home by the Metwa. Mr. C. R. Ferrers, the well-known Kajang plaster, is homeward bound on the Morea. Dr. Cyril Norwood, Master of Marlborough College, has been appointed head of Harrow School. The Executive Engineer, Kinta. notifies the public that the Blanja1,091 words
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Article58 1925-12-22 8 IU P.HKU (From Our Chm C<*«^^ The Malay Ma.l W^J^ .•u.hority that what S < said at the meeting ol the F^l*?** regarding rubber only dI ''**>\ warning that with i hundred Us standard production mg l restriction to go M indefinu,' i> given of Mr. Amery' November58 words
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Article58 1925-12-22 8 (From Our Own Vr,. p An electric storm jf^terd., fn suddenly lit up all the ia,,,,*,, v bungalow near the -Ueecoar* th, going off a few second, later \f' the lamps functioned wHho* Lightning also struck one of the' v rails on the R am lr58 words
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Article76 1925-12-22 8 OB TUARV (From Our Own C poadwt), IV nans;. Dfec The death has occurred of Lady widow of Phva Rands N'upradit i known as Khaw Sim Bee. High mn er for Puket). on Saturday ai her res m Northern Road. Although th ready at the family burial grou nong. piesentrd76 words
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Article414 1925-12-22 8 Funeral Procession. Great crowds lined the itreeti E to witness the funeral of th, late Mi. .Sar. Liang Seah, the Cttaeee tllrnaafcn former member of tin- Legislative < \._ncil who was buried with all thr traditional err--monial called for by his position M one414 words
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Article98 1925-12-22 8 The wedding of the and Miss IL M. Jooei n*n_ the Presbyterian Chuck on t 19th inst., at UI P-m. <" been a missionary m India for arrived on Urn msm dnj the Khyber. The reception, which SJS took place at the residence Davison, No. 1 Bush.98 words
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Advertisement171 1925-12-22 8 "THE CONNOISSEUR COM ES TO CALDBECK'S" DRINK CHAMPAGNE \t *t__r_> 'ouve Clicquot- Ponsardin Reims AND HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., LTD. (Incorporated m Shanghai.) > B PATRONISED j& BY ROYALTY. ESTP 1872 THE PICK OF THE VERY BEST For X'MAS NEW YEAR Now on View. Our Most171 words
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Advertisement107 1925-12-22 8 FOR ALL VERMIN USE ■""'f-bnroi*'* _<x emmm\m*A AGENTB: W. R. Loxley Co. aH-_-_nBB-B-H---__H| PEARS' 1 GOLDEN SERIES. i < DRINK THE BEST BEER. Y.fcak EKTTTLED BY*- i&j'i VmCCnIBBERT CO.EIjK/ \:®k_ LONDON, J_W_Y V^tafcw IEH<AAHU Adamson, Gilfillan Co., Ltd. Singapore, Penang, Kuala Lumpur Malacca. 1 I DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES* MAKRIAC.KS FALLON-TROWER. -On107 words
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Article263 1925-12-22 9 SITUATION BRIGHTER. u.rasi/s explanation. Renter's Service. l Paris. Dec. 20. distinct change m the situation announced M. Briand, m a state- Chamber on this subject. He Druse revolt has largely sub- TKe local inhabitants are at present theroselvei against the bands of ye, reviewing the situation, ari,263 words
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Article63 1925-12-22 9 [Reuter*i Se-v._e.l Paris. Dee. 21. ..th !ia- occurred «»f If. Felix Jules ex-Premier of France. m May, 1838, M. Meline was eduthc Faculte de Paris. He was to the National Assembly m 1872 re-elected for the place of his niremont, m IS7<». Minister of ire from63 words
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Article38 1925-12-22 9 [Renter's Service.] Washington, Dec. 21. n of Reprt ecataUnaa committee has favourably reported on Mr. a resolution, directing the commerce to investigate the control exer--1 by British and Colonial Governments induction and price of rubber.38 words
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139 1925-12-22 9 BRITISH PETROLEUM CO.VS CEYLON GOVERNMENT. London. Dec. 10. Privy Council dismissed with costs tish Petroleum Company's appeal the Ceyloa Government, "thy judgment declares, inter alia, *hip was improperly moored m That was either the fault of the ►I the ship's anew, if they moved *ip after tho pilot had left.139 words
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Article63 1925-12-22 9 T London, Dec. 10. ly Chronicle's New York Corres■«.v> that Doctor McGovern, 38 days afe and well m Manaos, m Brazil, 'd then to penetrate Rio de 1 District across the Andes to ■Aj thence up the west coast to the Panav ,l 'i. and thence63 words
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Article185 1925-12-22 9 TREATY RIGHTS. FRANCE A PROTESTANT. [Reuter's Service.! London. Dec. 21 The Daily Telegraph has a despatch from Pek.njr stating that France has formally notified the Foreign Ministry that she maintains her Tientsin Treaty Rights and re fuses to permit her nationals to be Uxed m any settlement185 words
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Article109 1925-12-22 9 LKeuter'j Service. J Peking, Dec. 20. Following an artillery duel last ni^'.U. Feng Yu-hsiang's forces attacked Li Chin-ling's forces early this morning. Fighting continued all day long and there were considerable casualties. Apparently flight progress was made. The authorities have issued a proclamation prohibiting anti-Christian demonstrations at Peking109 words
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Article269 1925-12-22 9 fßeuter's Service. 1 Port Sudan. Dec. 20. Kine Ali has abdicated the throne of the Hedjaz. TERRIBLE INDIAN TRAIN ACCIDENT. Five Coaches and Engine Capsize. Madras. Dec. 11. News reached Madras early this morning that a terrible tragedy occurred on the Mayavaram to Arunthangi branch line of the269 words
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Article118 1925-12-22 9 London, Dec. 8. Cairo. The new electoral law published enacts that every male of 30 years and over will have the unrestricted right to vote. Nobody under 25 will have a vote and between twenty-five and thirty the right to vote depends on the possession118 words
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Article16 1925-12-22 9 Mrs. and Mrs. Hare, of Rantau, are shorty sailing for England, not to return to Malaya.16 words
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Article853 1925-12-22 9 THE STRIKE IN SOURABAYA. [From N.E.I. Papers]. Sourabaya, Dec. 17. The assistant resident visited the houses of the machine shop workers who are willing to work and it appeared that a large number of them remain at home from fear of being attacked by the strikers. Arrangements853 words
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Article794 1925-12-22 9 THE WAY - THE WAY BY (By Our Chinese Representative.) Interest m the discussion of the registration of Chinese marriage m the press and outside seems to have evanesced of late. A spell of quiet will perhaps be of advantage to all concerned, alter the heated debate which took place when794 words
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Advertisement125 1925-12-22 9 XMAS XMAS DAINTIES DAINTIES FULLER'S NS *> ><^ FULLER'S CHOCOLATES. CHOCOLATES. In Fancy Boxes, Baskets and Caskets Prices $3.75, $5.50, $7.50, $10.00, $15.00, -BROOKLYN" SELECTION. REGENT SELECTION. Fancy boxes with wide Satin m 1K ci or Ribbon. Ib Box Pnce V/g lb. Box Price $3.75. i 2 75 2 5.25.125 words
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Advertisement779 1925-12-22 10 BLUE FUNNEL UNE A 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 Pointa. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Due Singapore. t PATROCLUS Maweille!, London, Rotterdam and Glasgow In779 words
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Advertisement557 1925-12-22 10 EJJerman BucknaH Steamship Co., Ltd v__L (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) M HLERMAr UNE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. y FREIGHT SERVICE Bt s.s. CITY OF BARODA Havre, London, Rotterdam X and Hamburg Dec. 28 s.s. CITY OF CAIRO Marseilles, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg557 words
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Advertisement575 1925-12-22 10 P. O. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated m England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO LONDON AND PAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government). OUTWARDS FROM LONDON. HOMEWARDS For China and Japan. For Marseilles. London and Ant»____ Due Tonnage. Singapore. To575 words
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Article1638 1925-12-22 11 Mr. James Craig, who has supported the 1 .A1.C.A. at Kuala Lumpur from its inception, contributes the following excellent article to its official organ, "The Klymcan." The time comes m the history of every country when it must educate its people m science, and train ihem1,638 words
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Article148 1925-12-22 11 In his latest motion picture, Triumph, coming to the Alhambra to-night, Cecil B. De Mille, the most brilliant showman producer m the screen world, returns to the type of modern society drama m which he scored his earlier and most decided successes. Film fans who recall with pleasure Manslaughter,148 words
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Article34 1925-12-22 11 A municipal draughts board, twenty feet by twenty feet, constructed of cement, m Musgrave Park, South Brisbane, with large wooden draughts pushed by long sticks, is being used m the Queensland draughts championship tournament.34 words
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Advertisement421 1925-12-22 11 Is there anyone ill at home to-day? A NYONE who is completely run down through overwork or /-\neumth«ikll Anyone just up after a serious illness? Anyone whose health wants thoroughly rebuilding I: there is— it's a case for a course of WINCARNIS th.n 10,000 doctors have recommended' this great tonic421 words
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Advertisement377 1925-12-22 11 30-cwt. Albion Wmgon'suty. i\\\\\\\ plied to the Government of t\\\\\W N J__al r-a^j^^-L —p fV»^ au I F y^^j__\\\\\y^_^__^g^^. _BP^~1( )_ya__________MT_^____s__^-" a Bring doavn those Haulage Costs by using Albions TRADERS and Manufacturers owning large fleets of commercial vehicles state emphatically that the carriage on goods can be greatly cheapened377 words
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Article590 1925-12-22 12 The Japanese passenger mail steamer. Haruna Maru, from China and Japan, which left Hongkong on the 19th inst. it due here on the 23rd idem. She will pr_deed alongside the wharf on arrival and will probably leave the following afternoon for Europe. The Japanese passenger mail steamer, 'ashima590 words
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Article335 1925-12-22 12 The P. and O. steamer Khyber, which arrived here on Saturday brought the following passengers: From London: Mr. A. H. Assiater, Mr. W. Draycott, Miss E. F. Fletcher, Mr. and Mrs. Page, Mr. C. Lyall, Mrs. J. S. King, Mr. and Mrs. G. A, Best, Mr. N. B.335 words
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Article117 1925-12-22 12 HOMEWARD MAILS. To Colombo, Djibouti, Port Said. Marseillea from Singapore. PAUL LECAT 20,000 tons Dec. 30 AMBOISE 16,000 tons Jan. 13 FROM PENANG ONLY. CHANTILLY 17,000 tons Jan. 5 OUTWARD.. MAILS. To Saigon, Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan. FONTAINEBLEAU 17,000 tons Dec. 28 DARTAGNAN 20,500 tons Jan, 12 To117 words
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Article354 1925-12-22 12 THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. The only Morning Daily m Malayi; a live "news" paper 35-40 columns of news daily, also the best Medium for Advertising. Delivered with the Chota Hazri each morning, with Latest Telegrams, Latest News and Latest Announcements together with exclusive special features, "Pictures of the week" Serial354 words
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Advertisement442 1925-12-22 12 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated m Australia). f FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE vim JAVA, DARWIN, i THURSDAY ISLAND AND BRISBANE. :0:— Regular monthly sailing, by the well-known ateamer MARELLA (7,875 tana) and MALABAR (4,512 tons). The ».s. MARELLA is the largest and finest ateamer trading to Australia. Cabins Lane, single berth cabins,442 words
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Advertisement178 1925-12-22 12 HUGO SUNNES UNES. (Incorporated m Germany). REGULAR MONTHLY FREIGHT. PASSENGER SERVICE. OUTWARD ROUND. lONGKONG. SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. s.s. Emil Kirdof 9,000 tons In Port s.s. Havenstein 12,250 Jan. 12 HOMEWARD ROUND. NAPLES, ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM AND HAMBURG. Adolf von Baeyer 0,000 tons Jan. 19 Ti n>itz 12,250 tons Dec. 21 Agenta:178 words
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Advertisement8 1925-12-22 12 THE NAVY'S CHOICE _f_fX-_X. PLYMOUTH GIN. Obtainable Everywhere.8 words
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Advertisement243 1925-12-22 12 GOLDEN GUINEA *^1 B 1 _L_. ____W~- -meg THE FINEST SPARKLING WINE PROCURABLE. i LOOK FOR THE GOLDEN COIN TRADE MARK. T T TS THE HALL MARK t I OF QUALITY. I I John Link 8 Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m Ei.gland). Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. «?V__^_-?^£V'**'^'*"**"'*' _T«*_Tr*_T_^ r tt w243 words
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Miscellaneous682 1925-12-22 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 ari. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah 6- a.m. Kelantan .every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6 p.m. Kota Tinggi682 words
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Advertisement667 1925-12-22 13 O. S. K. Line. Destinations. Steame-s. a— Undon, Hamburg, Rotterdam, Antwerp, Bremen, via Colombo, Aden and Port Said. Atlas Maru Jan Durban, Cape Town, Santos, Rio, and Buenos Aires via Colombo. f Santos Maru Jan. 5 Jan 7 Colombo and Bombay. t Honolulu Maru Dec 27 Dec 29 Colombo and667 words
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Advertisement441 1925-12-22 13 mitr steamship une j g ffißßS' Round-the-World PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE S8 Days to BOSTON 41 Days to NEW YORK OILBTJRNERS. NO COAL DUST. NO CINDERS. ABSOLUTS CLBANLDOMB. via Colombo, Port Said, Alexandria, Naples, Genoa and Marseilles. From New York these fine new liners continue on Round the World, returning441 words
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Advertisement640 1925-12-22 13 KAWASAKI— ROOSEVELT LINE GENERAL AGENTS:— Kerr Steamship Co., Inc., 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated m U.S.A.) REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK. PHILADELPHIA and t BALTIMORE (via Suez) s.s. FUJI MARU due Dec. 30 s.s. VENICE MARU due Jan. 18 s.s. WALES MARU due Jan. 30 For rates640 words
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Article918 1925-12-22 14 FIRST-CLASS BRIDGE. For over 500 years cards have exercised their fascination m Europe as the principal of indoor p.anus, with the one exception of chess. But chess is for the few; cards are for the n.any. The card-player may be less intellectual than the chessplayer, but918 words
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Article30 1925-12-22 14 An application for an increase of 2s. a week on th~ minimum rate of wages paid to skilled labourers m the royal dockyards has been rejected by the industrial court.30 words
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Article683 1925-12-22 14 OFF THE BEATEN TRACK IN LONDON. It is curious how one allows oneself to get into a rut m the matter of lunch, writes C. O. m the Evening Standard. One pops constantly into the club, or into some tried and true restaurant, and orders the same683 words
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Article194 1925-12-22 14 Rubber and Tin Quotations. (By Courtesy of the Nanyo NichiNichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, Dec. 18. Rubber was here quoted at Y2.05 (middle price) per pound f.a.q. spot, to-day, wliile tin, Banka, was quoted at Y2OB per pikul. Trade with Soviet. A plan is afoot for flic organization of export194 words
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Article956 1925-12-22 14 PARISIAN A. "BINGLE" OR SHINGLE"? (From Our Own Correspondent.) Paris, Nov. 22. The Parisienne cannot make up her volatile mind whether the "bingle" or the "shingle" is the most becoming. Fanny Heldy, of operatic fame, Js all for the boyish "bingle," though Cecile Sorrel, the longestablished star of the Comedie956 words
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Article43 1925-12-22 14 Recruiting has been generally r Madras Presidency hut the taluks are closed to recraitinc prevalence of disease:— Salem, Salem; Tanjnre. Thiruturaipoondy, Negapatam '.-'v... cottai; Trkhy, Kulitalai. Kan, Madura, Palani, Dindigul and N Ramnad, Paramakudy. TWI Ramnad; Coimbatore. Palladn puram and Udumalpct.43 words
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Article41 1925-12-22 14 A get-rich-quick scheme operation of a bogus recruiting l > Chapei to enlist men for mtrxw »n Allied armies, has come te c end and resulted m the execute Chinese City of three men. om h rikisha coolie, prime mo i plot.41 words
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Advertisement230 1925-12-22 14 "ajf I HMWHWiW _____gM 119-7. I lhe National I HalliJL I "^^ga The Great British Tonic for over 30 years Hall's me is the tonic of unequalled value m every < ascot weakness. Every drop enriches tbe blood and feeds the nerves. Hall's Wine keeps you bright and happy, and230 words
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Advertisement79 1925-12-22 14 \\___U%^ Jy^Jm_t>>y i jy ."<".TL I I \\&V:-&^fe£yj£r'j 4S-r >\ l\.-. mmmn —*f*< «»»m<<'»~ J^^3^'^J i^\i_K__^^-''''-"'''^' :^^_s__:. -'"it-""-: ~^ii_ __F\^L.^k__R_.* **^*-^N tP^t *-^f *^'mj^ V '^Qfi High Class Virginian ill|l|lf|P^i^ The subtle something "—indescribable. -^^^i<^^ *X_ yet definite and tangible. In a word, :^Sl, m^ M individuality. In point of79 words
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517 1925-12-22 15 FRASHER CO, EXCHSNGE AND SHARE BROKERS. m MONDAY, DECEMBER 21st. 'JUflff br »<*e" show the issue u A I MINING. DOLLAR RUBBER. GENERAL. LOANS. S.S. 5Vfe p.c. Loan 1919 $36,710,000 103 104 c.i. 11 S.S. 5% p.c. Loan 1918 $28,655,700 105li 106 V4 c.i. S.S. and F.M.S. 5 p.c. Vic.517 words
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Article109 1925-12-22 15 Leafield, Dec. 9. Sir Phillip Cunliffe-Lister, m the House of Commons, stated that it was estimated that the productive capacity of Great Britain was about 12,000,000 tons per annum, but the quantity of steel produced to the end of October this year was only 647,000 tons. The109 words
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Article279 1925-12-22 15 December 81. Bank 4 m.s. ||j 15 32 Bank demand 2 4 5-32 Private credits 3 m.s. 2 4 New Yoik, demand 56 7 Credits 90 days s^7^ France, deni.-imi 14 i> r India, T. T. lr>4 7^ Hongkong, demaad p.c. From' Yokohama, ii««iii:uiil 121 M, Java, demand 140279 words
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Article37 1925-12-22 15 Singapore. Dec. 21, 12 noon. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Spot 1.44 1.45; Jan. 1.42 1.43; J an.- March L 87% 1.88%: April-June 1.27% 1.28%. London Quotation Sheet 3s. '.»'_d. Market Steady.37 words
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Article200 1925-12-22 15 Steady Increase of Trade with Germany. London, Dec. 11. The British exports for November amounted to sixty-one millions sterling, being a decrease of seven millions compared with the same month last year. The imports .•mounted to one hundred and fourteen and a half Millions, showing a decrease of200 words
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Article125 1925-12-22 15 Sees: Derrick and Co. Alor Gajah, 17,450; Ayer Panas, 51,000; Australia, 12,100; Balgownie, 17,930 Bukit Kubu, 18,000; Glenealy, 26,678; Kluang, 24,000; Pajam, 86,700; Tambalak, 14,900; Teluk Anson, 23,324; New Craigielea. 66,000; Ulu Benut, IVfoU. Kinta Tin, 360 pikuls. Ting Kil Tin. if pks. (Plant 40.55; Tribute125 words
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Article189 1925-12-22 15 MACPHAIL CO., LTD'S REPORT. Singapore, Dec. 21. Rubber.— London 3s 9%d. Steady. Local 1.40. „Jl n ondon I)<v 277 s W. Loral 139%. 25 tons sold. Rubbers.— Shares remain very quiet with little business passing. Bukit Jelotong* are quoted 1.36 1.40 and Jeram Kuantans 1.47% 1.62%. Malaka189 words
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169 1925-12-22 15 ROSE MACPHAIL COS REPORT. (L. R. Macphail) Singapore. Dec. 21. Rubber. 3s 9%<L Local 1.-i:.. Thi. Local 2.") tons at 139%. The market continues very dull with business difficult to negotiate. Rubbers. All stocks aie on offer at falling quotations and huyers are hard to locate. Mining. Batang Fadangs offer169 words
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Article240 1925-12-22 15 London. Nov. 2."». Markets. The depression prevailing last week was accentuated owing to the fresh difficulties m Frame, and prices of some commodities have now reached a tempting level from which there should Ih* a recovery when the political atmosphere clears. Copper. Standard copper has now reached240 words
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Article138 1925-12-22 15 Trafalgar, 5,000. Sees: Gattey and Bateman. Bukit K. 8.. 1.575. Sees: The Borneo Co. Lok Kawi, 50,500; tn date 471,000. Kuala Reman, 76,400; to date 565,879. Bmsefa 18,000; to date 147,000. Pahang Conaol. Tin. 3,864 pks; to date 15,495. Ipoh Tin, 1,015 pks; to date 7,265. Sees: Harrisons, Barker and138 words
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Advertisement477 1925-12-22 15 Assets over $5,500,000. THE GREAT EASTERN UFE ASSURANCE OWP^SS^ HEAD OFFICE:-Wi„chester UoJa^ZoT StedtB The Company has £20,000 deposited with s__S_£_L_ n 001 OFFICE: 32 Old Jewry, E.C. tte Pre^^l2 f gland and com P lies *c British Life Assurance ATTRACTIVE PLANS OF ASSITRA^f^_ i Compam«Act AGENTS WANTED retory Managing Director477 words
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Advertisement822 1925-12-22 15 BANKING. YOKOHAMA SPECIE BAN.; LIMITED. —Established 1880— Capital Subacribed V.100,000,000 (fully paid up) Reserve Fund V.88,500,000 President: K. Kodama Esq. Vice-President: R. Ichinomiya, Esq. DIRECTORS. V Yamakawa, Esq. Baron K. Morimura. M. Odagiri, Esq. N. Igarashi, Esq. Baron K. Iwasaki. K. Mogami, Esq. K. Tatsumi, Esq. K. Takeuchi, Esq. F.822 words
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Advertisement40 1925-12-22 15 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated is England by Royal Charter A. D. 17t0). FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds Singapr^ Representative -Messrs. BARLOW Co. Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO., Ltd CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (lst floor) A GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.40 words
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Article718 1925-12-22 16 RUGBY CHAMPIONS SUCCESS. Heriotonians Defeated. (From Our Own Correspondent). Edinburgh, Nov. 25. A game which will have a vital effect on the Rugby Club Championship has been played. Glasgow Academicals defeated Heriot's (F.P.) at the Scottish Union ground by two dropped goals and a try to a try,718 words
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Article81 1925-12-22 16 AUSTRALIA vs. NEW ZEALAND. Hendry's Record Score. TReuter's Service.] Melbourne, Dec. 21. Playing for an Australian side against New Zealand, Hendry increased his Saturday's score of 213 to 325 not out, at which pomt 592 for seven the innings was declared. Hendry was responsible for some magnificent off-driving and81 words
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Article133 1925-12-22 16 "THE THREE TAILORS OF TOOLEY STREET." To the Editor. Sir, I notice an advertisement m today's Free Press m which a copy of a telegram on the recent Marella-Conus has been sent to the owners expressing sympathy with the Marella captpin on the "severe" sentence handed133 words
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Article1029 1925-12-22 16 THE EFFECTS OF SATURDAY'S MATCHES. Chelsea at the Top. The following are the positions m the English and Scottish Leagues to date: Goals. P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts. Division I. 4 1 j c\i\ r*. rm a Arsenal (20) 21 12 5 4 48 321,029 words
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Article86 1925-12-22 16 The following R oyal Singapore Yacht Ctna arrangements are announced: On Sunday, the 27th inst, the second round of the Vice-( r.mmodore 1921 Cup will be sailed for. Start 10 a.m. Course as last i Sunday. Handicaps: Ella Dorothy scratch, I'olly 11, Jean II 1 per86 words
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Article94 1925-12-22 16 December Medal. The result of the December medal (stroke) is a win for W. Hurt 83 10 73 nett. The ball swveps for both days were won by F. T. Jervis: Saturday 43 8 1 34 2 Sunday 15 8% The following competitions have been arranged for94 words
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Article178 1925-12-22 16 Debenture Issue Ovttr-subscribed. We are informed b\ the Secretary of tbe Sin fa pore Turf Club that the issue of M'.OGO dollars debentures has been overBubecribed. IUGRY IMOX RESULTS. In the County Championship. Cheshire beat Durham by lb* points to I at Birkenhead Park. London. Dec. 14.178 words
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Article44 1925-12-22 16 King's Medal Awarded. London, Dek:. 11. The War Office announces that the King's medal with the clasp of 1923 for the champion shot among the military forces m India has been won by Risaldar Abdul Rauf Khan of Gardener's Horse.44 words
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Article217 1925-12-22 16 An Electrifying Finish. Orange William's finish m the December Plate at Calcutta is described by the Englishman as electrifying. Commenting on the race "Rex" states:— "There was a sensational finish to the first-class terms race for which Orange William started at a better price than anticipated.217 words
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Article40 1925-12-22 16 T. C. Thompson has just imported for the Sum See Kongsi the brown gelding Polynesian, 6 years old, by Woorak-Woolunqua. He was only a moderate performer m Australia, but will perhaps be an addition to the second class m Penang.40 words
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Article112 1925-12-22 16 To the Editor. Sir, The old saying that a shoemaker's children are thtf worst shod is applicable to a half a chain of pavement m a filthy condition right m front of the Health Office m St. Andrew's Road. Rickshaw coolies congregate and lap up their coffee and112 words
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340 1925-12-22 16 Extract of minutes of a Committee meeting held on November 28th at 1 1 a.m. A letter from the Editor of the 8.N.8. Herald was placed befoie the Committee m which it was stated that Government re- I gretted that the Chamber's Annual Report could340 words
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Article155 1925-12-22 16 Dr. Okano Honoured. (By Courtesy of the Nanyo NichiNichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, I>ec. 20. Dr. Keijiro Okano, ex-minister of Justice, who is seriously ill with lung trouble, has been made a Baron. The Reconstruction Scandal. Tbe Tokyo reconstruction scandal case il further developing. Mr. Kennosuke li.aba, ex-Director of the155 words
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Article138 1925-12-22 16 Tuesday's Tie. Layton and Roo.< vs. Smith and Webb. THE OBJECT OF PUNISHMENT. Sir Walter Shaw, late Chief Justice of the Straits Settlements, writes to the Daily Mail. 1 notice that tlhc Home Secretary, m his address to the Dicharged Prisoners' Aid Society on Wednesday last,138 words
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Advertisement195 1925-12-22 16 Moutrie Pianos The expression of true music demands an instrument of the Highest Merit. In a MOUTRIE PIANO You have the best that skilled artisans can achieve. Call and demonstrate this for yourself before Purchasing. S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. (Incorporated m Hongkong). The Arcade, SINGAPORE "STJREGRIP" RIM FRICTION CLUTCH The195 words
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