The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 4 January 1924
1924-01-04
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Title Section16 1924-01-04 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE, SJSm FRIDAY. JANUARY 4, 1924. NO. 11,08516 words
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Article226 1924-01-04 1 The London Conservatives are scared cf a Labour Government and are doing their best to fix up an agreement between the Liberals and Conservatives Page 7. At the Cccanada Indian Congress the Ali brothers made a point of denying that they had tried to foster a Mahomedhan226 words
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Article1154 1924-01-04 1 It ia a simple matter to gft on board the. Pounder if you want to. You just l lows to the bank of th« Irawadi oppowh.re the is lying and hail her, "Tcundr a!:oy! and an Answering shout comes back, "Ahoy there!' A cutter detache* itself from1,154 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement242 1924-01-04 1 RCC\ fj I WEEKLY PKOGKAMMB. a riles llot<M ■^^■■^x-t^^. t ll L s r>AY.-I) irne r Dance. rdephont 292«. (10 Line-). WEDNESDAY. -Orchestral mcert. THURSDAY.— Goett Night— l 2 m Dinner and XXar.ce. FRIDAY.— Tea Dansant. SATURDAY.—Guet Night. FRIDAY Dinner and Dance. 163 L)3nS3 Fit BDGAF HULLAND. Mv: cal Director.242 words
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Advertisement179 1924-01-04 1 1 ROOFING AND' A j v Floor Covering Contracts undertaken for thtfft^Bymg- and laying l.v »ur own experi:ac___ workmen Quotations and full particui« on enquiry to Gordon and Company. LIMITED. 6. Rnn^ry Road. SINGAPORE. Te!cKraros: Telephone: VAPOROSITY, SINGAPORE. No o 0 o 4 V <a j The EUROPE HOTEL. j179 words
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Advertisement227 1924-01-04 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Peps for c-, .-w snd colda Page 4. Uniteers tor the right motor Page 3. Eaitley fli perfect pastry Page 2. English hams ft tht Cold Storage P^ge 6. Continentals, th« hand^onle tyrea Page 2. Bigrol yom own Pag. 4. Buy thi prophylactic tooth-brush CUM <_. res 3ritish—227 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous66 1924-01-04 1 tHE WEEK. Friday, High Water. a.m. 9.33 p.m. Vaudeville— Palladium .10.16. Saturday, SrV;. Hiph Water, S.A a.m. 10.2S p.m. Vaudeville Co., Palladium. S .'MM.,/, ttk. High Water. 9/M r..m. 11.14 p.m. Vaudeville Co., Palladium. P. and O. outward mail due. Mo, day, I'fh. Hiph Water. 1 „28 a.m.. 11.54 p.m.66 words
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Article712 1924-01-04 2 Singapore, Dec. 29. Tie prices quoted are generally those current at Clyde Terrace Market. \t the ether markets tfttn may be small variat .(.__r *ta c ©i two or thr^- million mik-> r r sp< Evt-n upop illh of -un^pots in|ividua!ly and of the ipd eyefe generally712 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement306 1924-01-04 2 SKETOLENE for prevention of MOSQUITO and other insect bites. $1.60 per bottle. MEDICAL HALL LTD. 28, BATTERY ROAD SINGAPORE. NOTICE. Mrs. Douglas, Beauty Specialist, receives dies at Raffles Hotel, Room 124, for ampoo, Hair Treatment, Face Massage micure, Marcel Waving. MANICURE FOR GENTLEMEN. Hours 9 a.m. to 1; 3 p.m.306 words
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Advertisement272 1924-01-04 2 VICTORIA THEATRE TONIGHT at 9-15 p.m. A BRILLIANT ATTRACTION FOR THE NEW YEAR Norma Talmadge as Ginger, A DAUGHTER OF THE TROPICS. IN Love's Redemption THE ROMANCE OF A PLANTER. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PRESENTS. CINEMA AT HOME m_u No present will be more Appreciated by the little ones than272 words
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Advertisement431 1924-01-04 2 Alhambra From TUESDAY, lst JANUARY to SUNDAY, 6th JANUARY ln the Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. TOPICAL BUDGET British Screen News. THE GREATEST MASTERPIECE OF MODERN TIM The strongest and Most Gripping Story Ever Written. A Story of Wondrous Appeal with ill the Crash and Tingle of Melodrama JESSE431 words
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Article145 1924-01-04 3 1^ 1 akutra wl.o have ehos.u employment fx-iv en t<. thrir community is made by the Catholic Herald of India. The paper ;ictes:— We have been struck this week by tv.< poor Anu'o-Imlians who, for a start, v ehesen the bed of thorns and will fine:, ct usiupc. Something tofter.145 words
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Article942 1924-01-04 3 BEGINNING Ol A NX.V CYCLE. Tor the last two years the spots on the 1 ..un have been tew m m mber; the V have b tn small and short-lived. The sun has, fact, been passing through a phase of) n.. Milium activity. During this period, however,942 words
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Advertisement192 1924-01-04 3 SUPERIOR TYRB V^LUK /E 3slXk ___!^l___ JWI m orists the world over are ap NS ;< h neNN tread desij n jf predating the fact th;it no other It is produced m such volume, and by \\rti manufacturers have made such mm economical methods that il ran addition to their192 words
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Advertisement251 1924-01-04 3 _i47__g_L4_y ____fc_u. V- w— mWmfßi j S__\ je__* f"*l I* i_____t_B__________ The RIGHT motor for ycur drive We Know Tfc|e RIGHT way to apply it. Sole Airents UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements.) ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT 13, Battery Road. 44 w Jf U!__i______§ mm B_Bs> T^yEv i_ 1 <_fc_251 words
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Article633 1924-01-04 4 FRASEB CO.. EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS. THI RSDAY, .1 ANC ARY 3rd. MINING. [Figures m brackets ahow the :s_ue value of the Share m dollars unless otherwise marked. C. Cum div. x equal? e_r div I Batang Padang: Tin 37% 42 Vj H.tam lin \lt\) .1.27'- Jelantuh633 words
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Article147 1924-01-04 4 A marriage has been arranged and will take place ir Inverness In January between G«orffe Gnu t. Midlands Estate, Kianc youngest son of th t late Mr. Report Grant, at d of Mrs. Giant. Proncy, Dornoch, and Miss Chriasie SutherL nd, If. A., youngest •dausrhtcT of Mr. and Mrs. David147 words
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Article370 1924-01-04 4 Armies to Fight Plant Might. Battnli, ns of ladybirds have been mobilised at Balham .to make war on armie^ of plant parasites m all parts of England. Their barracks on the premises of Mr. E. (Jrabbe, F.i:.S., m Sar>field-r(,ad, Londoi ia the u.ly la<Kbini factory m370 words
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Article301 1924-01-04 4 It is rather thrilling to reflet that one may he the descendant of an illustrious Fm i ly long since sunk into obscurity, such waa "Teas of the d*UrberviHes. M Few people are honestly proud to answer to xh v i ame of Snooks, for instance; vet the301 words
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Article138 1924-01-04 4 I The Hilts Railway was kept very buey 1 with pMßfcngen over the holidays and practically all the accommodation on thel Hill, including the Cra* Hotel, m f u lly occupied. It is our considered opinion that, as times row, mere and more people will semi-pe.manently "take138 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement284 1924-01-04 4 __L_« -^^^^bTUS^^© j^B fl^ Tooth m M JP For THROAT, CHEST LUNGS <^d*^> '"PO ward off coughs, colds, and night chills. mOXf s o\, f v and to protect throat, chest and lungs against y^t *v^P |..w climate and disrasc. everybody needs Peps. Cm£*l \^*Tb <^ As Pep* tablet* dissolve284 words
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Advertisement624 1924-01-04 4 I P Af f? requisites" If I I I J r JIST INPA(KEI) Wkmw Mmam -WL Entirely British Make GOLF STlCKS:— Drivers. Brassies, Bxxflies, Putters, Mid Iron-^ Jigers, Mashies, Niblicks, Sammies. Maahic Niblicks, Aluminium Putters Golf Balls (All Makes). Goif Ba*s. Glivw (Ge and Ladies), Tees (All Kinds). MEYER MANSIONS,624 words
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Advertisement483 1924-01-04 4 I NOTICES. IPOH GYMKHANA a.m. o— NEW TEAR MEETING, i«,_, OFFICIAL PROGRAMME RSI DAT Taesdaj COND DAY Thu..: [|Rl> DAT Sat.urday. w\o RACKS for X Gritßn i rHREE RACES r i Gi day. THREE RACES t'nv Hur-. ONR It.ue for Ipoh Pony Grid with a Consolation i: a third day.483 words
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Article1444 1924-01-04 5 A PERAMBULATOR FOR A PURSE. The mark has ousted the rouble r- a world joke. The general idea seems tc be that, when we go shopping we wheel a perambulator full of million mark schems m front of us, or that a rucksack offers the best recptacie1,444 words
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Article331 1924-01-04 5 America s very like England. a::d m rothine more than m its traditional dishes. Pumpkin p:e is at r rt?tn t season, and while solitary pumpkins are still > sbout among weather-beaten cornstalks the majority have been gathered and are i at preaent furnishing innumerable instanc- es331 words
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Article182 1924-01-04 5 The wvival i t London as the world's centre fot Xn distribution of wild bea-ts is r.X<] to he en. the. way. Another big snd in^eiestinir cargo from South Africa, the second within two months, has just arrived at the docks and is being dispersed182 words
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Advertisement393 1924-01-04 5 BUSINESS CARDS. GENERAL MERCHANT. KLKAYES PRODUCTS. t M.-.U-hrs— Pottery— Concrete. IKK KIM SOO— 2O High Street. g^ f BBB BOOKSELLER. MAIL brings us the Latest Books and Papan. „;M l K\KIR CO.. High Street. CONTRACTORS. Kabonr (Malabar laacars), Building Road materials supplied. COMMISSION AGENTS. ABDULKADER A C 0. —41, Craig393 words
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Advertisement374 1924-01-04 5 LACE MERCHANT. j speciality CEYLON LACE Handmade.* A. L. HEWA CO., 4 Dhoby Ghaut.g J LIGHT MASSEUSE. J Daily 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. jl 35, BENCOOLEN STREET. J RECORDS. FOX TROTS JUST ARRIVED 2445 Long Lost Mama. Tea. We have no Bananas SEASON CO., 111-3 North Bridge Rd. SIAMESE374 words
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Advertisement532 1924-01-04 5 AUCTION SALE. AUCTION SALE OF Excellent teak household furniture compiising dining room, sitting room and bedroo>n furniture, crockery, glassware, tJescope, hai-l-wood partition with glass panels, 76 boxes of Lien City, Social Club, Sea View, Rangoon Palace and other well-known brands of cigars packed m boxes of 25, 50 and 100)532 words
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Advertisement624 1924-01-04 5 TO LET. GOLDBURN, 513 Upper Serangoon Road Beautiful European residence: 5 Larf?e Bedrooms and Bathrooms. Large garden. One excellent grass Tennis Court, One splendidly laid cement court both with win- netting. Moderate rent. Apply m, person, Queen's Prince Street. 4 v.c. No. 5, Wilkie Road, a large European compound house,624 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article20 1924-01-04 6 WIXTOX.— On the 30th December, to Mr and Mrs. A. R. K. Winton, of Kirby Estate Labu, a daughter.20 words
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Article40 1924-01-04 6 DOUGLAS-RAMSAY-SMITH.— At St. Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore, on Jan., 3rd. 1924, Irene younpest daughter of Dr. Mrs. RamsaySmith, of Adelaide, South Australia, to Douglas, third son of the late Henry James Mrs. Robertson, of Durnfermline, Fife, and East Molesey, Surrey.40 words
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570 1924-01-04 6 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. FRIDAY, JANUARY 4. 1924. Hongkong Piracies. Hardly a mail comes down from China but it contains an account of one or more piracies, close to the port. The plan adopted by the pirates is to ship as passengers, some m each class, and to watc'i their opportunity570 words
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Article253 1924-01-04 6 The New Year occupation of politicians is cabinet making, and there is a large amount of heart-searching among them over the task. The wire yesterday spoke of three leaders of parties m Holland asking permission to decline the task of forming a cabinet. Marx m Germany253 words
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Article285 1924-01-04 6 Mr. 6. F. Chester has been appointed district manager m Singapore of the Great L.&stern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. We acknowledge reecipt from Mr. R.>o>e, acting Registrar of Imports and Exports, of the quarterly return for the Straits, for the quarter er.ded Sept. 30th. The following gentlemen have been addto285 words
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Article47 1924-01-04 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 3. Heavy rains flooded the railway m three places between Kuala Lumpur urA Singapore, seriously delaying the mall trains. No damage was done to the line. The floods hi»v c subsided, and the services are now running normally.47 words
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Article48 1924-01-04 6 (From Our Ow.i Correspondent.) Ponansj, Jan. 3. Mr. J. W. B. Ogle, Inspector P.W.D who gees on leave prior to retirement after 39 years service, was presented to-day with a gramaphone by his colleagues. Mr. Ogle had served m Bingapon Malacca and Penang.48 words
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36 1924-01-04 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Jan. The birthday of H. M. the King of Siam was celebrated by the local Siamese who. through the Consul, sent Ki> Majesty 1 message of congratulation.36 words
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Article457 1924-01-04 6 His Excellency the High Commissioner has been pleased to accept the resignation of Lieutenant C. S. Downey, Malayan Voluntter Infantry, Negri Sembilan, with effect from Dec. 20. The Malay driver employed by Dr. R. O. Winstedt, ha.s been committed for trial bjfore the forthcoming Ass ze- on charges of cheating:457 words
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Article202 1924-01-04 6 The Times Literary Supplement of Dec. 6th has a very appreciative review of Mr. Ong Siang's Book. "The Chinese m Singapore," m which appears this passage. The book is a record of which the Chinese m Singapore may well b<> proud A< a race, the Chinese hcve always thriven m202 words
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Article110 1924-01-04 6 London, j Ar. interesting pionuunccmcr ■tadt by Mr. Ramsay Ma ptTJodtol, New Laadtr. Diaeti t hive- party problem ht M) that restores Liberty of dc, Commons as a whole ought to b rather than rOfrsUed. Kv.-i. to a eontinu d italeiliate w party bond-, BMBlbcn iti.nv f inn110 words
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Article103 1924-01-04 6 PUNIHSMENT FOR PEPPER THROWERS. There v;.- a -equel t- committed on a Sikh n three Chine** m Hindu Str David m the Dittri< t Couri 'he two accused m the to 12 month.- rigcroot Unprii 12 ttroket of the rattan i it will be remembered that, ti: t! orifinally arre«ttd103 words
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Article47 1924-01-04 6 H rot 10, a v. v. Mr. St>o\v Poh Lonjr L 0 M S. Singa I amoi |t8 Mr. Gonati ntory of hii iff i derofc r i ic v i The < y contributed to thU f la now l. >-t_'<i.47 words
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Article80 1924-01-04 6 The Art Vaudeville <»<. open MM kt the Palladium to-night when tbq will pret KceUent prof ea and Mmfi at 10.15 p.a. concluding with a divert ii v com':, operctu m one act. The tir>t half of th»- evening Uinment at 9.15 trill be pn Herbert80 words
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Article268 1924-01-04 6 The 'Cologne Po-t" which oldest Mtabliehed British daily m GemtfJ (it is now m its fifth year.* thil iwd ta 80.000.01)0.000 marks or OC* a copy. A few months a 4 marks. The best optimi-t <• rtOTJT I kr. of ar, Irishman who \va> -i with ar. ordinary razor. He268 words
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Advertisement182 1924-01-04 6 fl Napier Johnstone's A "N J club" mk SCOTCH ■P WHISKY ______9____________. p*** ,i a^ 3 W^-immmW^^^W IMPORTERS. Caldbeck Macgregor Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m Shanghai). OFEICE, 4.1 Robinson Road. Telephone 228. Beechwood (English) Boned i WHOLE HAMS. WHOLE HAMS 1 [HAMS 1 I PER Lli. I HALF HAMS $Uf per182 words
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Advertisement80 1924-01-04 6 WE HAVE READY STOCKS OF GENUINE MARSEILLES j ROOFING TILES. I I DUPIRE BROS. 2, DE SOUZA STREET. i OCULAR HEADACHEST Eighty per cent, of headaches are Ocular Headaches caused through some defect ot vision. If your headache is so caused you will never be reliaved until you wear scier.tificaliy-fitted80 words
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Article260 1924-01-04 7 COALITION FEELERS. N ,,l LABOUR AT ANY PRICE. [Router's Service.] London, Jan. 3. Th,. i \tvutive of the City of Londo?; w iation has issued a that if a Conservative GovernHt. supported by Liberals, is unattainhat m the interests of the I M-trvative Commoners will ,i Liberal260 words
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Article33 1924-01-04 7 Capetown;, Jan. 2. Tht ft] Service Squadron 1 .vith the departure of the an 1 RepuU. fof Mossel B; md other port- on the coast. The tiipl had an enthusiastic send-off.33 words
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Article304 1924-01-04 7 g in possession of two rcvohren ami ammunition which he had from the residence of Mr. Mead I Prison warder, an Australian nan 1 !;i(k H found guilty by Mr biw m the Second Police Court lay, and remanded for sentence. "It ua> ail due304 words
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Article76 1924-01-04 7 Shaw's lady friend, who, '-nnot exirt on f ewer than seven **H -tahV t S 3 trifle short Of kZ Sh f old nur*e who Day"" AndreW Cro9B s "Red Let- aer^L!!? dame who lived to «*t«PoDx J2SZ: Wasfond of saying W> an a h<>U f ld ak -neal. regu*he76 words
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Article175 1924-01-04 7 NOT SMOOTH SAILING. SEIZING THE OIL. [Reuter's Service.] Mexico City, Jan. 2. The tanker San Antonio, belonging to th e Mexican Eagle Oil Company, has arrived at Tampico, after bting escorted by a rebel guuboat into Vera Cruz harbour, where she KU relieved of .ight thousand175 words
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Article468 1924-01-04 7 Washington, Jan. 2. Various rumours are afloat m connection' with the visit of McCrary, commander ofj *re airship Shenandoah, to confer witlh I Government officials regarding the proposed flight to the North Pole next summer. For! (.cample, it is rumoured that McCrary disrgited with Heinen.468 words
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Article125 1924-01-04 7 London, Jan. 2. It is officially announced that the British I moire Exhibition will not open on Sundays, I xcept the Stadium for certain religious events, for txample the National Thanksjiving Service on Empire Sunday, May 25. SIR AUCKLAND'S FAREWELL. London, Jan. 2. Sir Auckland Geddes sailed for125 words
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Article181 1924-01-04 7 VAIN DISPUTATIONS. EMBROILING AFGHANISTAN. [ReuterV Service.] Cocanada, Jan. 3. Making a statement to the Committee of the All-India Congress, Mr. Shaukat Alf denied that he and his brother Mohamed I Aii had acted as agents for the Amir for the purpose of founding a Moslem Empire ■m181 words
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Article327 1924-01-04 7 Paris, Jan. 3. The French army reorganisation just completed means a reduction by ten divisions. Further reductions will follow m consequence of a redistribution of troops m the Ruhr, where the force will consist cf an Army Corps of three divisions. FLOODED PARIS. Paris, Jan. 2. The327 words
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Article241 1924-01-04 7 New York, December s.— The Government reached the heart of the bootlegglrft^ ring m New York yesterday, when a jury m the Federal Court here unexpectedly competed 11 persons, including the notorious Emanuel Kessler the "King of the Bootleggers,'- of various offences against the prohibition laws.241 words
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Article772 1924-01-04 7 EXPERTS' REPORT. PULAI t». SEMANGAR. The report of Messrs Sir Alex. Binnie Son and Deacon, dated Dec. 11th has now been issued by the Municipal Commissioners. I Two schemes have been considered, the Pulai and the Semangar, the latter a triI butary of the Johore River. The772 words
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Article97 1924-01-04 7 A London wire arrived yesterday stating that the death had occurred of Mryfeabine Baring-Gould, the famous author,^((rho, had he lived till the 28th of this mor.th, would have celebrated his 90th birthday. In the earlier part of his life, Mr. Gould held several clerical offices, but it is his writing*97 words
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Advertisement100 1924-01-04 7 Robinson Co., Ltd. WE ALWAYS CARRY A MOST EXCLUSIVE STOCK OF ALL MATERIALS FOR DRAPERIES, CURTAINS ETC. QUOTATIONS AND EXPERT ADVICE ON ALL FURNISHING AND DRAPERY MATTERS WILL BE GLADLY GIVEN GRATIS. Robinson &Co., Ltd. (incorporated m Singapore.) MOTHERS. Please note that at the recent baby show at Goodwood Hall100 words
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Advertisement679 1924-01-04 8 31LAMLK SAILINGS BLUE FUNNEL LINE Reg nlar Servieaa to LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. BOSTON AND NEW YORK. Taking cargo on through Billa of Lading for all Overland Pointa. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Due Singapore. DARDANUS679 words
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Advertisement547 1924-01-04 8 STT__AMER_ J SA___C^IGS "EIXERMAN" LINE. ELLERMAN AND BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO„ LTD. (Incorporated m England). PASSENGER SERVICE. Steamer. OUTWARDS. Due Singapore. ♦s.s. CITY OF CANTERBURY China-Japan Jan. 3 HOMEWARDS. ♦s.s. CITY OF PARIS Marseilles-London Jan. 8 "s.s. CITY OF CANTERBURY Marseilles-London Feb 26 *s.s. CITY OF YORK Marseilles-London, April 4 *s.s.547 words
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Advertisement664 1924-01-04 8 STEAMER SAILINGS P. O. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated m England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government). OUTWARDS FROM LONDON. HOMEWARDS. For China and Japan. For Marseilles, London and Artwerp. Due Leave664 words
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Advertisement567 1924-01-04 9 STEAMER SAILINGS THE OCEAN STEAM SKIP COMPANY. LIMITED ITHE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION Co., Ltd. AND ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAM SHIP Co.. Ltd. (AMERICAN MANCHURIAN LINE). JOIN! SERVICI !<» BOSTON AND NEW YORK V.a SUK OR PANAMA. FROM NEW YORK. Due Spore. Route For In po' -4 Sue/. Philippines and China567 words
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Advertisement511 1924-01-04 9 STEAMER SAILINGS _I J-m^-\\\. Jill tFtrnmrnmrn. aJHe P "Around the World" EEgL FAST PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE From Singapore and Penang to Boston and New York via Port Said, Genoa and Marseilles. 9 9J9. M. S. DOLLAR kai.ing Singapore January 10 %J9. PRESIDENT HARRISON February 13 •s.*. ROBERT DOLLAR late511 words
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Advertisement742 1924-01-04 9 STEAMER SAILINGS ISTHMIAN LINE Arriving from America via F..t r.ma and Loading for BOSTON. NEW YORK, AND BALTIMORE VIA SUEZ DIRECT. STEEL INVENTOR r FAIRFIELD CITY due S agapan Feb STEEL WORKER da. Singapoie Taking cargo on thrown Bills of Lading to all Inland Points. For freight and particular?, apply742 words
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Article453 1924-01-04 10 The M. If. outwanl maii steamer Cordillere is expected here from Henanj? on Tuesday, Jan. Bth, at about 2 p.m. She will leave for Saigor., Hon^kontf, Shanghai and Japan on Wednesday, Jan. 9th* at 6 a.m. A motor boat fouinkrjd ir. the Harboui yi.<Unia\ afternoon not zkr from453 words
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SHIPPING NOTES.
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Article328 1924-01-04 10 The weight, measurements, i.nd capacity of large steamer? are very Interesting when it is known how these figures are Liiivtd at, and what they actually represent. For instar.ee, the \Vii; 'v Star liner Majestic, one of the largest -lips m the wok!, has a prross register tonnage' of328 words
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Article79 1924-01-04 10 It is reported that m 1924, following upon retrenchments introduced th:i year, an important reduction will he made h the Tandjong Priok harbour --...if. m eor.sequtn^i of the stamp. Seventy-3even thouaard gulden will be saved through this. How seriously the lump ie Lffecting the harbour79 words
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Article434 1924-01-04 10 Kuropp.an Sk i o;md Shot :n hiv "ahin. j Captain Alfred N v. a.%u of the PA Wins: Tai. KB found dead m his j cabin <ar vsi lay morning (Dee. 20)1 with a bullei wjurui m his head. A revol- v. r vu dii In deceased's434 words
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Article100 1924-01-04 10 H. E. Genera] Sir Neil! Malcolm, G.O.C Straits Settlew it«, ia expected m 'h the mar future. Wh* n Us K\ vacati \v< i.»c- I, t command h,- is not 'Ao nu. a~ tat i) m- a contemporary, to take op a directorship m Courts'* Bank, but will engage m100 words
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Advertisement503 1924-01-04 10 ST PAULI GIRL BRAND LAGER BEER famm \M !®li- c f v^S^'^^^sM/i-/ n n The Original "Girl Brand" v G OF SO YEARS REPUTATION. R African Eastern Trade Corporation LIGHTED. (Incorporated m England). SINGAPORE. Sole Agents. S. S. F. M. S. BATU CAVES PORTLAND CEMENT WORKS. Tht^ Tru^ttv- of th^503 words
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Advertisement145 1924-01-04 10 1 LLOYD TRIESTINO S.N. Co Incorperaud m Italy). hu.m-ewakd Failings. For Fenancr, Unndisi, Venice and TriesU v puns taking cargo on through Bills of Lading for Fiume, the Levant and Black Sea Ports, also to all ports en the Weil Coast of Italy. n Dua to Due to Ari.ve Sail145 words
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Advertisement369 1924-01-04 10 Genasco Roofing 2 PLY AND PLY COMPLETE WITH PATEtNT KANT-LEAK 4 u,^i^ AW) NA!!-S FOR FIXIMJ GENASCO IS GENASCO IS THE K.KM-Li jIN THE LONG OVER YEAKsf-. ,^R RUX. HF A,.,.;,, MANUFACTURE |||< -^t' "-I i'Cnur AM) OF READY XEI-ns ROOFING. g REPAIRING M GENASCO <;ENASO> mffc. 'M SATISFIES K|{i»Ai369 words
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Page 10 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous341 1924-01-04 10 MAIL TABLE. TO-DAY. I. Sambu and Pu'.au Soegj Benuil 91 1 t -ci% bwattnhiim and Merian r, c Mata Hami n a.m. Bawefn, Scurabaya, Staffed, Kota Baroe, Balik Papaa and Setet Pandjan^-. Bengkalfa and Bagan Si Api Api Singkawang l p. m .Malacca Khemr Sum- pirn. 1 Cucob and Senggarang341 words
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Miscellaneous385 1924-01-04 10 Steel Inventor, A >i an, £450, Gainis, frcrni Philadelphia :i. foi Boston l">. VESSELS AT WHARF. TAXJONG PA GAR. Ships alongside at 2.30 p.m. Easi Wharf Xo. 1. Nil. I ust Wharf No. I —Teesta, Rump ua Sheers Wharf No. ;.-Xl. Main Wharf 4.- Van straten, anadian Bi itinhi r.385 words
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Article136 1924-01-04 11 YESTERDAY'S AUCTION. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 636 th auction yesterday, January 3rd, when there was Catalogued 1,134,503 lbs.; 506.47 tons. Offered 896,025 lbs.; 400.01 tons. Sold 580,762 lbs.,; 259.27 tor.s. PRICES REALISED. SpotLondon ls. 2d. New York 26% ets. Ribbed Smoked Sheet136 words
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Article258 1924-01-04 11 At the twer.ty-fir>t annual meeting of the South China Morning Post. Ltd. held m Hongkong recently, a presentation of i. bank draft for £1.000 was nu.de to Mr T. Petrie. Editor of the South China Mornii.g Post who. after nineteen years service with the company, is retiring. The presentation was258 words
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Article71 1924-01-04 11 January, 3. j Bank 4 m.s. 2!4 *A, Bank demur 2 4 j-.'iii Private credit.-, .5 m.s. 2 4 g New York, demand 50 J i Credits 90 days 52^ France, demand 950 India, T. T. 162 V> i Hongkong, d.man p.c. Dis. Yokohama, demand 109 Java, demand 13871 words
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Article176 1924-01-04 11 January, 3. Tin 325 Tons $120.00 Gambie r 20.00 Pepper White 26.50 Pepper Black 17.50 Flake Tapioca 7 2.50 Pearl Sago Small 9.25 Copra 12.05 Copra Sundried 12.45 Opium, Benares unt. 4,000 Rice, Rangoon white 275.00 Rice Siam No. 1 for export 30.00 Ric Siam No. 2 for export176 words
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Article44 1924-01-04 11 S>nKap(ir e Jan. 3, 12 noon. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sw£et. Spot 48*4 49; Jan 49 49U; JanMar 49 a i 50; Apr-June 51 H 51 l JuneSept 68H v a 4. London Quotation Sheet 1«. 2d. Market Easier.44 words
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Article472 1924-01-04 11 Singapor e Jan. 2 W.th the holiday feeling strongly m evidence th«>re has been little .interest shewn m the share market during the past week and business recorded has been for the i ust part on a small scale. Tin shares have remained steady with small advances472 words
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Article103 1924-01-04 11 Singapore, Jan. I. Uubbcr 1 2d. Tin i.—i>. 10s. 826 tons ■Old at 120 kuob* r>. Quotation! nominal. MiniiiK.' Ratiuts Ss. s>. EUwAßga M 95, Soathi LOO 1.05, Taipingi L.OSVi i-07'j, Ulu Piahs E.O7V& -12 1 cum diridend, Peta. np,-s 94 bo/ Penfkalmi 12.."0 12.76, K;.... :.aa Hydraulics103 words
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Article344 1924-01-04 11 MACPHAIL CO. LTD'S REPORT. Singapore, Jan. H. Rubber. London Is. 2(i. Local 49. Tin. London £23*> LI I. Locai 20 (025 tons sola). Rubbers.— Alienbys 1.05 1.15, Alor Gajah.--. 1 1.25, Amalgamated Malays 1 20"), Aver Kuningfl 46 56, Aver Molekl I.D2 1 1.12%, Aver Pana< 6 &25, Balgowniea 2.45344 words
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Article121 1924-01-04 11 Singapore, Jan. 3. Tin.— £23B 13s. Up 66*. $120. 325 tons. Rubber.— ls. 2d. down K>l. Rubbers.— Matviai T koni;s 32 84, Bukit Jelotorigv 47M 62%, Cimificl«ui .".p.. :>::, Mintakabs 20^ 22. Uiu Benutv. 22' 2 26, Aye? Panas 5 5.15. Mining. (Jill Yarn- 21>. 22-121 words
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Article220 1924-01-04 11 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. Singapore, Jan. 3. Rubber.— l. 2d 43%. Tin.— i2:> IDs. 120. :;25 TOM §oW: Rubber* Xew Scodaia 1-02 1 1.07 'j. Biotas 50 66, United Malacca- 1.22' L 27%, Amalgamated Malays L9t% 1.97 1 Pukit Katils 60 65, New cYaigieleas 61 54! Tins— Hitanis 1.271- LS2%,220 words
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Advertisement472 1924-01-04 11 Assets over $5,000,000. Assurances m force over $17,000,000. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFlCE:— Winchester House Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32 Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British Life ATTRACTIVE PLANS OF472 words
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Advertisement396 1924-01-04 11 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. Incorporated m England by Royal Charter. o Paid up Capital m 600,000 shares £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund 3,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 3,000,000 I HEAD OFFICE, 38 Bishopsgate, London, E.C. Agencies and Branches. Alor Star Hongkor.g Puket Amritsar lioilo Rangoon Bangkok396 words
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Advertisement614 1924-01-04 11 BANKING. HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated m Hongkong) o Head Office: Hongkong. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and fully paid up $20,000,000 Reserve Funds: Sterling 4,500,000 Silver $24,500,000 Reserve Liability cf Proprietors $20,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon.. Mr. A. O. Lang., Chairman D. G. M. Bernard, Esq., Deputy Chairman. A. H.614 words
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Advertisement46 1924-01-04 11 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter A. D. 1720). FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds Singapore Representatives— Messrs. BARLOW Co. Messrs. WEARE Co., Ltd. Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER Co., Ltd. Branch Office 64, The Arcade, Collyer Quay. A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.46 words
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Article1381 1924-01-04 12 Dl KE OF YORK OR DUKE OF AN NAM) ALE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Edinburgh, Dec. 5. When the- King deeid d that the Duke of York ought to be given a Scottish Peerace it was Intended fmt of all that he should become known as Duke of1,381 words
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Article156 1924-01-04 12 Befcre Mr. L. D. Gammans m the Poit Dickson police court on Thursday last, Ng Teh was changed w.th hav. ng wilfully furi nished false information, or alternatively, j with obtaining rubber coupons on a false ott. H. was orvgnally charge: with w fen ing his export156 words
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Article256 1924-01-04 12 ibe decision to sir.k the battle cruiser Australia outside Sydney Kea<is n AnzhcDay n -:.y lead 1 1 a modification of :he pioptmme of the Special Sendee Squadior, ?:i view of the hope that these ships may be present at the ceremony. The battlecruisers are due256 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article37 1924-01-04 12 J Ir the S. C. C. Billiards Tournament (A Class) P. Carmichaq minus 80 beat C. J. Bi'tnnan minus 60 by 108. Walker beat Lickro'.d m the Snooker I Tournament by 70.37 words
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Article60 1924-01-04 12 The following will represent Singapore an A. XV— vs Coast Defences en Saturday: J. A. McCullagh; C. J. B. Robinson, Roy. I D. Dykes, W. H. Gatfield, G. B. Adams; A D. Learmond, C. C. Morrison; Dr. Mac-Iv-v, T. C. Martine, V. Bath, S. H. Weston,60 words
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Article89 1924-01-04 12 THE K ING-EM PEROR'S CUP. Calcutta, Dt c 22. The race for the King-Emperor's- cup was run to-day and resulted m a win foi Mr. Ephraum's Orange William, ridden by Morris, which beat Mr. Gaktaun's Solo Bridge, ridden by Ponoghue, by one and 1 a quarter lengths. Quarryman was third89 words
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Article75 1924-01-04 12 The following Royal Singapore Yacht Club arrangements aifc announced: Sunday Jan. 6th:— The first of the series Of races for the Guillemard Challenge Cup will be sailed over the Club course starting at 10 a.m. Handicaps are a? follows:— Polly scratch 4.9, Bett* 5.8, Helen 1.7, Gertrude 3.3, EiJa75 words
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Article659 1924-01-04 12 Heavy Storing by Evtrton, Huddei>field and The Wednesday. The results oj matches m the English football Leagues on Saturday, Dec 22 are as follow. In several of the game, there wa« <*.vy ■coring, 136 poa!* W ng scored m tM English League matehef, In the First Div.sion—659 words
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Article567 1924-01-04 12 M. C. Bird, the noted Games Master at Harrow, returns to county cricket m 19*4 navingr been appointed Instructor for Surrey Club. Division 1. P. W. L- D. for agt. Pts. Card ff 20 12 1 7 36 17 31 Huddersfield 20 12 4 4 36 18567 words
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Advertisement214 1924-01-04 12 WHY NOT GET A 44 HIS MASTER S VOICE n GRAMOPHONE FOR X'MAS? YOU CAN PURCHASE THE Pi T FOR A VERY SMALL OUTLAY OX OUR EASY PAYMENT PLAN. LET US PLAY YOUR FAVOURITE RECORDS AND EXlM\|\ OUR TERMS. Prices $60. and Up S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. (Incorporated m Hongkong.)214 words
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