Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 26 November 1921

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    20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY ESTABLISHED! 1833. No. 273. VOL. LXXIX. SATURDAY, 26th NOVEMBER, 1821. PRICE 15 CENTS.
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    BOND’S LTD.
    480 2 _“M. M.” HEARING CONCLUDED. The above civil appeal reached its third and final day’s hearing at Kuala Lumpur at the conclusion of which the Court reserved its decision. Mr. Shearn argued at length on the registration of bills of sale and other documents, quoting re Standard Manufacturing Company,
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    KALLANG BASIN SCHEME.
    394 2 —“S.F.P.” It will have been noted that Mr. Gibbons at Monda,y > meeting of the Legislative Council brought up again the question of a reclamation and boat harbour scheme at the mouth of the Kallang River, and he asked for a committee to go into the matter
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    “MALAYA” CUP RUGBY.
    143 3 PENANG v. SELANGOR. r’n,. following are the teams for the Pen my; Selangor Rugby match in the ‘i.A l 3‘ il’j i Cup cenipetition. to be played at th-? Esplanade at 445 p.m. to-day. Penang.—J. D. Sanderson (Captain); S. H. Duff, L. B. Gibson. R. D. Stewart
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    HOME FOOTBALL.
    82 3 London. November 9.—Aston Villa defeated Oxford University at Association football by 11 goals to 2. At Rugby football Guy's Hospital beat Cambridge Un vfrsity by 16 points to 12. In the Rugby County Championship the North Midlands defeated Leicestershire by 13 poirtts to nil. London, November 10. —In
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    AUSTRALIA v. SOUTH AFRICANS.
    84 3 Durban, November 9. At the close of play in the Test match to-day the South Africans had concluded their innings for 232, of which Zulch was responsible for Gregory took six wickets for 77. The Australians had scored thirteen without loss when stumps were drawn. In
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    CRICKET IN SOUTH AFRICA.
    325 3 Australia and South Africa have nmt on the cricket field in the Triangular Tournament at Home in 1912, when the former won two of the three matches, the th rd being drawn, and a South African side has also visited Australia, the tour being marked by
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    CRICKET IN BOMBAY.
    211 3 PRESIDENCY v. HINDUS. The Presidency won by an innings and 108 runs. Scores: Presidency.—lst Innings 347. Hindus.—lst Innings. S. M. Dalvi, c and b Rhodes 16 J. S. Navle, b Hirst 10 V. A. Dalv', c Cummings b Rhodes 18 P. Vithal. c Travers b Heart 13
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    BOXING.
    133 3 KID LEWIS DEFEATS BOY McCORMICK. London. November 17. —At the. Albert Hall, in a twenty-round contest at eleven stone nine pounds weight Kid Lewis (British middle weight champion) beat Boy McCormick (British light heavy weight champion) in the fourteenth round, the referee stopping the fight. Despite a disadvantage of
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    RACING
    56 3 DERBY GOLD CUP. London. November 17. The result of the Derby Gold Cup was as follows: 1. Aymestry, 2. Willonya, 3. Riverside Fairy. Twenty-three ran. Won by one headthree lengths between second and third. Betting at the start 5 to 1 against Aymestry, 40 to I against Willonya ami
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    OLYMPIA MOTOR SHOW.
    66 3 London, November 7.—On Saturday, 50,000 people visited the International Motor Show at Olympia, which was again besieged by crowds to-day, a long queue awaiting the opening of the show. Manufacturers ami salesmen are rejoicing in the sign of a rev val of trade, individual purchasers of cars
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    OUR NEW G. O. C.
    356 3 As ahead,v announced MHor-Generai Sir J<<hn Fowler will he succeeded in command in the Straits Settlements and F.M.S. by Major-General Neil Malcolm. C.B D.S.O. Malaya is to be congratu lated on the appointment, says the ‘‘Ceylon Observer,” for there are few more charming per»onaliiies than
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    SOCIAL & PERSONAL.
    1136 4 SOCIAL PERSONAL. T O M.” Mr W G Aybon, of Messrs Brown, Philips and Stewart, Ipoh, is spending the week end in Penang. Mrs DAM Brown and her two daughters are shortly arriving io Penang from Home via Rangoon. Captain Hubert Berkeley, District Officer of Upper Perak, arrived io Penang
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    Siamese Opera At The Town Hall
    339 4 Tbere was a large crowd at the Town H»H, Penang, last night, when the Siamsse Opera st'ged the first part of one of the legendary pl-tys of Siam entitled ’’The Legend of Phra Abhai”. The proceedings were condected in Siamese throughout but the acting
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    Coming Events.
    99 4 Nov 26 and 27—Penang Golf Club, Medal Competition Nov 27—P BC, Water Polo. Nov 27—P BC, 220 yds and 75 yds h’caps. Nov 28—Papan Tin General Meeting, Chamber of Commerce, noon. Nov 28—P C 0 Annual Meeting, 6p. m. Nov 30—E O Hotel, St Andrew's Nigbt Dinner and
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    SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
    198 4 TO-DAY’S DEPARTURES. Oampbuijs for T Semawe, Segli, Babang Olebleh etc, Padang. Sltiawan for Pang Nga. Trang for Kantang (Trang). Lian Choo for Pulau Langkawi Perlis and Setul Sabang. Saigon Maru for Colombo, Dhanusbkodi and Bombay, Ipoh for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Perak E 8 Co] for Deli. Pungah
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    PENANG MAILS CLOSE.
    281 4 DAILY (except Bunday). BY TRAIN. Parit Buntar, Bagan Serai, Taiping, Ipoh, Batu Gajah. Tapab Road, Teluk Anson, Kuala Kuba, By train Kuala Lumpur, Seremban, S-7.15 am. Malacca, Johore, Singapore 6 pm, and Hongkong J Parit Buntar and Bagan Serai By train alec 10.15 a.m. A 3.45 p.m.
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    The Mails
    34 4 Tbe homeward mail, by tbe Thongwa, closes at 6 p.m, to day. Tbe Dongola, is due to arrive here on Saturday, 3-d proximo, and is expeced to have European mails on board.
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    CHURCH SERVICES
    397 4 St. GEORGE THE Mariyii ls»t Sunday in Advent 8 a.m. Matin?. 8.30 a.m Holy Communion b p.m. Evensong H Pselms XLVI 133, Xf.Vln M.go ia o» t 47 N o .,eDi mitli Hy mns 02, al, 47 Wednesday, St Andrew. 8 am. Holy Communion, Friday—6 p.m. Evensong. Province
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    EXCHANGE
    117 4 Penang, November 26, B» COURTSBY OF THS OHARTBBBD BAN® London Demand Bank 4 months' night Bank 2/ 3 Or.dit 13 3 2/4 Calcutta Demand Bank ian] 3 days' siuht Private b Bombay Demand Bank >. g Madras Demand Bank >• c 3 days’eight Private rRangoon Demand Bank 3 day»'
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      518 4 THE SIAMESE OPERA. TOWN HALL SATURDAY, THE 26TH NOV., 1921. SYNOPSIS Legend of Phra Abhai Part 2 I Sin Samud, the son of Phra Abhai, and Suvana Mali, the daughter of King Bharuke, were rescued by Chora Sarang, a pirate Chora Sarang fell in love with Suvana Mali, and forced
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      31 4 REMEMBER.—OnIy per* sistent ADVERTISING can maintain your business as a going concern during trade depression. The advertisement columns of The Pinang Gazette are your surest aid now and at all times.
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    THE PRINCE OF WALES.
    2892 5 SCENES at BOMBAY. No v?mber 17—In spi'e of th B ’csa»ed b Y the boycutS m ve pe^ silo D diB rraclion created by a mass seDt Hrned to take place simultaneously landing of the Prince and pree 1V Mr Gandhi himeelf, the welTer 0 H
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    BIRTHS.
    39 6 Me Quarrie —At Maternity Hospital, Penang, on 26th November 1921, to Inspector and Mrs Me Qaarrie, a sod. Browns —On 24th November, at European Hesp'-tal, hi Kania Lumpur, to Mr and Mrs Kenelm Browoe, of Seremban, a daughter.
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    HOPES AND FEARS.
    1213 6 TO M The news that the Prince of Wales bad left Bombay amid remarkable demonstrations of enthusiasm will be received with feelings of relief and satisfaction. It is only just that in aov appraisement of the Prinee’s Indian vi-it a sense of perspective should be preserved and
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    HERE AND THERE.
    1749 6 The most important speeches in connec tion with bhe visit of The Government the West Australian and Australia. Trade Delegation appear to have been made ab the luncheon given by ths Singapore Chamber of Commerce, and though bhe Press was not invited, a report has been supplied
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      45 6 FORTHCOMING EVENTS AT THE E. O." WEDNESDAY. 30TH NOV-, ST. ANDREW S NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER DANCE. EXTENSION OF LICENSE. DANCING TILL 2 A.M. SATURDAY. 24TH DEC,. XMAS EVE DINNER AND DANCE. SATURDAY. 31ST DEC.. NEW YEAR EVE SPECIAL DINNER ANO PIERROT AND PIERRETTE COSTUME BALL.
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      39 6 THE TIDES High Water. Low Water To-day. 10. 1 a.m 4.12 a,m. 10.28 p an. 4.15 p.w. Tomorrow. 10.51 a.m. 5. lam, 11. 6 pm. 4 59 p.m. Monday. 11 32 am 5 45 a.m. 11.42 p.m. 5.39 pm.
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    WASHINGTON CONFERENCE
    879 7 fBtXCE AXD LAND ARMAMENTS. fitter's Telegrams.] Washington, November 24. t 19 learned that speaking in yesterdiscussion of land disarmament, M. oppose detailed discus- because France was faced with in. Lutable dangers and could not reduce he army unless other powers supported ulded that without such guaranher. m te
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    MR. H. G. WELLS.
    353 7 “CONFERENCE CANNOT C OME TO NAUGHT.’ Mr. H. G. Wells, the ‘foremost living writer.” as he is described in th? ‘‘New York World,” landed from the White Star liner Adriatic on hi- way to Washington. His arrival in the United States is prominentJjV featured by the
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    JAPANESE AND THE BRITISH ALLIANCE.
    102 7 The Tok io Asahi’’ comments on Ix>rd Northcliffe’s Hongkong interview, which suggested that the Anglo Japanese Alli ance has outrun its usefulness as follows: “We cannot see why the Alliance should be discontinued eve» if it be no longer regarded as useful. Thp “Asahi” believes
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    JAPANESE WARSHIPS’ VISIT.
    62 7 ENTERTAINMENT tn LONDON London. November 24. A programme has been arranged fo> the enterta’nmem of the Japanese ia' ins squadron, which arrives in Lofidon o n g November 29. The middies, officers and men will be brought to L°ndo sight-seeing. There b<- an exeha O f visits,
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    A WARNING TO FRANCE.
    408 7 LORD CURZON’S SPEECH. London, November 24. Speaking at a luncheon in the City. Lord Curzon declared that if France pursued her ov.n isolated individual policy, she would not injure Germany in the long run- and would fail to protect herself. Disarmament. Speaking at a luncheon in
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    SHIPPING CONFERENCE.
    74 7 THE HAGUE RULES. London, November 25. The International Shipping Conference passed a resolution recommending the voluntary international application of the Hague rules, Italy and Japan reserving the right to raise the question of prohibi ting a shipowner from fixing the limit of liability below £lOO per package. Committees
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    CHELSEA BARRACKS SENSATION.
    67 7 London. November 24. There was a sequel to the daring removal of munitions from Chelsea Barracks. when Sergeant Roach of the Irish Guards, a Distinguished Conduct Medalist. and four civilians bearing Irish nanm 3 were brought up at the Westminster Police Court on a charge of stealing
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    DUTCH CONSTITUTIONAL REVISION.
    36 7 The Hague, November 24. Continuing the debate on the revision vf the Constitution, the Second Chamber rejected amendments for the abolition of the First Chamber, and the introduction of the Swiss referendum system.
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    BOMBAY DISTURBANCES.
    38 7 THE CASUALTIES. Bombay, November 24 The serious character of the recent disturbances is revealed by the fact that the total casualties were 36 killed, including two Europeans and 150 detained hospital. The situation is becoming normal.
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    BELGIAN ELECTIONS.
    39 7 Brussels. November 24. The general election resulted in the return to the Chamber of 82 Catholics. .33 Liberals and 66 Socialists. [At the general election of 1919. the Catholics obtained 71 seats. Liberals -M and Socialists 70].
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    FRANCO-KEMALIST TREATY.
    110 7 QUESTIONS IN FRENCH SENATEParis, November 24. While genei-ally approving the Kemalist Treaty, the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Senate made important reservations. The Committee asks what were the precise duties and instructions of M. Franklin Bouillon, and had he exceeded them The, ex-Prem er, M. Ribot, pointed out
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    SECRET TREATY WITH ANGORA.
    207 7 London, November 4.—-The Constantinople correspondent of |h t > “Times” says that he has gathered from Turkish Na tionalisf sources that an agreement has been "igned by Yusuf Kemal and the I‘ren ;h representative at Angora which provides that Alexandretta shall be a free port for
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    ANGLO-AFGHAN TREATY.
    68 7 NEW CONDITIONS. London. November 24. Under the Anglo-Afghan Treaty, there will be an interchange of Ministers itf london and Kabul, and consuls in Afgha n stan and India. Afghanistan reaffirms acceptance of the existing frontier, with a slight realignment of the boundary demarcated by the British Commission in
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    LORD NORTHCLIFFE.
    62 7 VISIT TO SINGAPORE. Shanghai. November 24. Lord Northcliffe departed for Macao on November 21st. After a few days’ visit fo H. E. the Governor at Singapore, he goes to Java. Cochin-China and Siam, thereafter to Ceylon and Bombay. Hongkong, November 24.—Lord North cliff»' has arrived on the Nyanza
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    BELFAST RIOTS.
    26 7 MANY CASUALTIES. London, November 24. BSighteen were k llcd and eighty injured in the disturbances m Belfast since Monday. The city is quiet to-day.
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    THE FRENCH IN SYRIA.
    33 7 Paris, November 24. —According to Beirut (Syria) reports, the French High Commissioner is proceed ng with the pacification .and the organisation of work, the Moslem elements co-operating heartily. Vale.
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    LONDON PAPER’S DEBUT.
    160 7 PREMIER’S MESSAGE OF PEACE. London, November 7. —The “West minster Gazette’s” debut is better than most first issues. W r ith clean white paper and well printed columns it runs into twelve pages of which five contain news, two deal w ith sport, and the rest <
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    PENANG ASSIZES.
    220 7 THE NIBONG TEBAL MURDER. A Sikh watchman named Baguan Singh was arraigned before Hon. Mr. Justice Branch, K. C., and a special jury at the Assizes yesterday, on a charge of murder by caus ng the death of another watchman Sundar Singh, on Sempah Estate, in December last.
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    DUFF DEVELOPMENT SUIT.
    177 7 The' Duff Development Company’s con cession was surrendered at Dec. 31st, 1912, and a new working agreement was made with the Kelantan Governments granting certain trading and mineril rights over an area of some 2,500 square miles in Kelantan. The report issued in December, 1920, stated that
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    THE RUBBER MARKET.
    76 7 AN AMERICAN VIEW. (F.'on Cur Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, November 26. The “Malay Mail” Colombo correspon dent states (hat in an interview, Mr. J. L. Handy, of Messrs. French and Handy, of New York, said: “I do not see that there i s any danger of rubber
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    SINGAPORE’S ROADS.
    58 7 (F»-on f ur Own Cor: gipondent.) Singapore, November 26. In the Budget debate by the Muncipal Commissioners, general comment was made on the bad state of the roads, and objections were raised to a reduction of expenditure on roads. The President stated that he hoped to get extra
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    THANKSGIVING DAY.
    139 7 Thanksgiving Day was celebrated whole heartedly by Americans in Singapore on Thursday. The American Consulate was closed for the day in honour of th? occasion. 'lhe principal celebrations took place at Goodwood Hall, where a dinner and ball, arranged by the American Association of Malaya, were held. The
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    “MOUSQUET” MEMORIAL FUND.
    119 7 About 18 months ago, a scheme was set oil foot in Penang, with the object of raising a memorial for the officers and men f the French warship “Mousquet,” which was sunk in a valiant attempt to intercept th? German raider “Emden” after the latter’s sudden and
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    RIFLE SHOOTING.
    176 7 THE LOKE YEW CUP. 2his cup will be shot for at Taiping, on Sunday, 4tb. December. The original conditions laid down by the doup'* Wv»e that the shoot should consist of a sight ing shof and seven shots to count at 290, 590 and (SCO yards, the compel
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    P.C.C. BOWLS TOURNAMENT.
    322 7 The results of bowls ties played yesterday were as u"der Ladies Singles Handicap.—Ser. Miss Mahler beat t 2 Mrs. A. H. West 21 —5 t 5 Miss Buckley beat f 5 Miss Mitchell 21—15. Ladies Doubles Handicap.—Scr. Miss Laurie and Miss Davidson beat Scr. Mrs Liston and
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    PENANG TURF NOTES.
    89 7 There was a good turn out of horses at Penang Race Course this morning, where training has been commenced for the New Year meeting of the Penang Turf Club. All the animals were in good form, and some fast v work was indulged in. An unfortunate accident
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    PENANG SWIMMING CLUB.
    33 7 The monthly medal competitions for both Classes (A class 220 yards B class 75 yards) wll be held at Tanjon fl Bungah to-morrow. The tide is full at 10 a.m
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    IPOH CLUB BILLIARDS TOURNAMENT.
    136 7 The annual Ipoh Club billiards tournament which began over a fortnight ago is making excellent progress. Except for one match the first and second rounds were completed up t<> time. Three matches have been played off in the third round, which is to b? completed by
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    SIAM'S FLYING SERVICES.
    50 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, November 24 It s officially announced that Siam is unable to afford military and civil flying services, and it has been resolved to de velop civil aviation to the utmost, principally with a view to improving the topographical surveys and postal services
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      IRISH AFFAIRS.
      445 8 THE UNIONIST CONFERENCE. London, November 17. —The conferenc' of the Unionist party at Liverpool which extremists hoped would show that I monists in the provinces disapproved of the Irish negotiations resulted in an overwhelming defeat of their resolution on the subject. The decision of the conference has been
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      KIDNAPPED POLITICIANS RAG.
      89 8 London, November 4.—There was m amazing kidnapping rag yesterday i" connection with the Aberdeen I niversity rectorial election campaign. The Independent Liberal students on ednesday unsuccessfully attempted to kidnap Mr. Thomson, a South Aberdeen commoner, to prevent him from address ng a meeting of Coalition Unionists. The
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      ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY'S NEW RECTOR.
      39 8 London, November s.—The election of a. Rector of Aberdeen University irr succession to Viscount C< wdray resulted as follows Sir R. S. H«>rne (Un onis!) 557 Sir Donald Maclean (Liberal) 400 Professor Soddy (Labour) 253
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      THE 12TH HUSSARS.
      120 8 London. November is.—ln a sorrowful farewell message from Queen Alexandra, colonel-n-chief t< the 12th Hussars, who are due to arrive at Southampton from India on the eve of Ih ir disbandment the Queen Mother says ;ha( she had hoped that long after she had gone the regiment
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      MRS. WINTRINGHAM, M.P.
      69 8 London, November 10. —Mrs. Wintringham made a wholly successful maiden speech in the House of Commons last night. The new member, whose remarks were illuminated by flashes of humour, uttered sound views on the necess ty of wise national economy. The speech was greeted with cheers and
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      LANDRU LAUGHS AGAIN
      451 8 London, November 7. —The “Daily Mail” correspondent says that Landru emerged from a lengthy interview with his counsel, laughing heartily, spent the remainder of the evening in his cell studying the indictment, and singing snatches from “Manon,” a favourite opera. The Dossier of 5,000 pages includes a
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      TRAGEDY OF INFIDELITY.
      216 8 London, November 5. —At the Notting ham Assizes, the hearing was adjourned of the painful case in which Lance-C orporal Johnson, of the Sherwood Forester'.. is be jig tried on the charge of murdering his wife. The wife, it is alleged, gave birth to an illegitimate child
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      A SUDDEN WINTER.
      172 8 London. November 8. —The winter has arrived with surprising suddenness- Following the October heat wave there w’ere severe frosts and heavy snowfalls throughout the United Kingdom, including I'’' Isle of Wight, where the snowfall was t! heav est for years. Farm work was suspended in Gloucestershire, where
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    BUKIT IBU.
    886 9 aN .\I AL MEETING. a l general meeting of B*‘ eld «“»?> Pecans- cd d) rThere were present. jrA v Seng Hooi, >n the chai, pH» rfiw J- D Kemp Herbert Js Boori H j j_. gchreu der, F. Hoskmg o»®\. v Thomson, representing K>d taries Messrs. Evatt
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    BANK OF COMMUNICATIONS.
    267 9 As announced the Bank of Communication, Singapore, has closed its doors and suspended payment owing to a rush on the bank on Wednesday, and fear of a continued demand if it was open for business. In an interview with a “Free Press’’ representative, Mr. Lee, the manager
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    BRITISH RESIDENT’S VETO.
    212 9 On the item in the agenda which referred- to the power of veto conferred on the British Residents by Section 9 of the Sanitary Boards’ Enactment —the Chairman of the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board, read correspondence which had been received fr<>m the Government to the following effeef
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    RABBITS AND MOSQUITOES.
    129 9 The old device for protecting oneself against mosquito bites was to go to bedwait for all the mosquitoes to come m pursuit inside the mosquito net through a hole purposely left for them, then jump out, close up the hole and sleep on the floor. A French
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    EMPIRE FORESTRY ASSOCIATION.
    98 9 London, November 16.—The inaugural meeting of the- Empire Forestry AssociaZ was held in the Guildhall to-day. Lord Novar explained that the objec the Association was to federate voluntary assoc ations and individuals mto a the Colonia! Office was alive to the value of the Association s work.
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    P. A. M. RECONSTRUCTION.
    919 9 M, M, THE LABOUR PROBLEM. The following iaa further portion of thf «ccount of the Planters' Asscciation of Malaya meeting at Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday. Replying to Mr C Harrison, who as reported in our yesterday's issue, had stated that, in his opinion, the guarantee for
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    THE SHARE MARKET.
    356 9 Messrs. Kennedy and Co., Penang, reports ae follows:—’ The Rubber Share Market is very much better than for months past and while in most cases buyers are looking for shares at levels which are no longei 1 practicable, holders generally being inclined to wait, a fair business
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    Fraser’s Share Report.
    236 9 Singapore, November 23.—The local share market; has been much more buoyant daring the week, but business has been practically confined to the rubber section, where more confidence has been shown by the investor than for many months past. As will be seen numbers of shares show substantial
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    Rubber Auctions.
    169 9 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its usual auction on Wednesday, when there was catalogaed 1,751,325 lbs. Tons 781.84 Offered 1 668,941 lbs. Tons 745.06 Sold 1’483,673 Iba Tons 662.35. Prices Realized. Ribbed Smoked Sheet; cents per lb Singapore Standard Quality 37 to 38 Good Average
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    The Rubber Tax
    493 9 Nxw Govbrnmbnt Arrangements. A supplement to the F M 8, “Government Gazette” dated Thursday, November 24, states:— In exercise of the powers vested in him by Section 5 (i) of “The Customs Enactment, 1920.” the Chief Secretary to Government hereby cancels with effect from the 24th day
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    Barlow and Co’s Report
    164 9 Rubber. Singapore, November 24 —The market has steadily improved during the past week, and at the usual weekly auction on Wednesday there was a good demand all round, at higher price?. Standard Sheet was in much better favour at 37| to 38 cents, an increase of
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    PRODUCE.
    184 9 Pbnang, November 26. 1921. BP. Tapioca $6-25 buyers M. P. Tapioca $6.50 sales Cold leaf 572 aellert Black Pepper $15.50 sellers White Pepper $24 sellers. Trang Pepper no stock Mace Pickings $4O sellers Cloves 110 stock. Nutmegs 80a $41.00 buyers t| 110 s $29.00 buyers [No. 1 $lO 00
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    LOCAL SHARE LIST.
    109 9 The following are t'ie latest qu ititVteUMin Messrs Kennedy Co 'a share list Yesterday. To-day. 2 8 SHARKS. J o b e j 0 ao X co c. c. So. So. Rubber (Dollar) K.-Sidim 1.60 1.70 1.70 1.80 Lunas 6.26 6.50 Malakoff 270 3.00 3.00 3.25 Mandai
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    TIN PRICES.
    86 9 The Straits Trading Co., Ltd., gives the following London prices, on Nov 25th Spot £161.10a up £l.oa 3 months buying£l63.loa £l.os 3 selling £163.15a £l.OB Local Parity $BO.BO Nov 26th: Singapore sold 125 tons at $81.124; Penang buyers no sellers at $Bl. Messrs Boustead and Co To-day’s quotation
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    RAUB GOLD.
    651 10 ABNORMAL CONDITIONS. The twenty seventh annual general meeting of the company wasi held at the registered office, Brisbane, on October. 13th Sir Robert Philp presiding. Befor e submitting formally the motion fop the adoption of the balance-sheet and report for the twelve months ended March 31st the Chairman
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    THE LIGHTER SIDE.
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    CANADA’S EASTERN TRADE POLICY
    389 11 MR. WARD INTERVIEWED. Mr. P. W. Ward, the first Trade Com rnissioiier of the Canadian Government in the Straits Settlements and the East Indies, arrived at Singapore recently and is gradually gathering together the threads of what it is hoped will in time prove to be
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    161 11 The most absent-nu nded man in Germany has been found travelling on the line between Harriehausen and Cassel. When arrived at the big railway junction of Kreiensen he found that he had left his pocket book containing more than 800 marks at the ticket office at Harriehausen.
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