The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 7 January 1924
1924-01-07
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Title Section18 1924-01-07 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER 10 CENTS SINGAPORE, S.S.. MONDAY. J ANI TARY 7 iq?_i NO. 11,08718 words
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Article248 1924-01-07 1 The Glasgow Independent Labour Party have been told that a Labour Government would not accept dictation from any other party Page 7. The Observer looks upon aiyy British challenge to Russia on the Afghan frontier as likely to reunite the Soviet parties and be very dangerous Page248 words
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Article1273 1924-01-07 1 ON HAVING NOTHING TO DO. One begins writing on a theme of this fort with an uneasy expectation <.f finding, when one has finished, .that some other writer has- said it all before, only better. One may even find that one has w£& it all oneself twenty years ago*. That,Ex - 1,273 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement228 1924-01-07 1 D C£\ II I Weekly programme. Kcllll6S ***** «ww*tzsrs____t TUESDAY.— Dinner Dance. Telephone 2920. (10 Lines). WEDNESDAY.— Orchestral Concert. est B i Eaat THURSDAY.— G_. t_ Dinner and D_l____i rKIDAV- Tea Dansant. o SATURDAY Guest Night. __m_n.wa__.mwM Dinner and Dance. >1 < i .> 1 A i Tea Dansant edcaf228 words
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Advertisement249 1924-01-07 1 Three Buyers To-day to Every one a Year Ago. fi recent 194 per cent increase m the ::e of FIRESTONE GUM DIPPED 1 ORDS shows that ear owners throughout kj v j£&\ UJ wor l<l aje demanding the best. il Thj s swing toward Gum Dipped Cords is fS V249 words
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Advertisement202 1924-01-07 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Formamint for tfie throats-Page Pag*s arch, tec tv «W..^a<t S mai. wantedCargo ex City of Canterbury— Page 10 isif t0 i n dyes and cold w *t« tints Medical Hall Page 2. The Asia Insurance Co. for fire marine and motor-cars Page 11. Compound house to be let202 words
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Miscellaneous54 1924-01-07 1 m^m THE WEEK. Mmttdap, 7f/». High Water, 10.28 a.m.. 11.51 p. m. Dutch homeward mail closes. Methodist Conference Rec-ption, Nind Homi 5 p.m. Daihousie Chapter, .30 p.m. Tueadap, Bt/i. High Water, 11.7 a.m. M.M. outward mail due. Assize Service, St. Andrew's Cathedra 10.30 a.m. Penang Races. Wednesday, 9th. High Water,54 words
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Article147 1924-01-07 2 Owing to the departure on leave of > members there are vacancies m the] Cathedral choir for four or five sopran W. The Cathedral choir is possibly the Only society m Singap* re where regular chora'. singing can be indulged m and as the city i<;147 words
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Article350 1924-01-07 2 The colliery disaster at the Nunnery Pit, Shtffield, which arose through the breaking of a haulage rope attached to ar. underground train, reminds one how gre.r reliance is placed >>?i sucl. ropes m every colliery. Not merely are these ropes used to lower and elevate the cages; they serve for350 words
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Article27 1924-01-07 2 Police constable (at Tottenham): Hon do I know you were intoxicated? Well you raised your hat to a tramcar. Man Did I? All right, I give m.27 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement490 1924-01-07 2 LUTON HAT DYES and AURORAL COLD WATER TINTS. New stocks received. o MEDICAL HALL LTD. 28, BATTERY ROAD SINGAPORI.. EUROPEAN PREPARATORY SCHOOL. Tomlinson Hall, Orchard Road. 0 School exclusively for Eu opean and American Children. NEW TERM commences Tuesday, JaaOary -<th. at 9.30 a.m. Ki.idergaiten opens at 10.H0 a.m. NOTICE.490 words
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Advertisement376 1924-01-07 2 VICTORIA THEATRE COMMENCING MONDAY JANUARY 21st. FOR ONE WEEK ONLY AT 9.30 P.M. FAREWELL VISIT OF Haai's New Hawaiians REAL HAWAIIAN SONGS MUSIC AND DANCING. m> Booking Opens TUESDAY, January 15th. PRICES $3, 2 and 1. Commencing Monday Jan. 28th, "THE GLOBE TROTTERS" CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PRESENTS. CINEMA AT376 words
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Advertisement312 1924-01-07 2 Alhambra. From Monday, 7th January, to Saturday. 12th January In the Second Show at 9 p.m. Sharp. JUNGFRAU RAILWAY 1 Reel Service. ASSOCIATED FIRST NATIONAL PRESENT** NORMA TALMADGE "A DAUGHTER 07 TWO WORLDSCARL LAEMMLE PRESENTS MABEL JULIENNE SCOTT "THE POWER OF A LIE." The amazing logic and simlicity of the312 words
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Article125 1924-01-07 3 ;..-.•♦•.:< to relent, but other..irair*.: m thtii* <iu<]ir«*on aril turneil I lirdainful baclu on whole fleet of car^ |9wahing> their mcii p)emsare. Tin- •be-! ph<. i had private joke vrhich h»» immense]} enjoyed. 1U- we: i to tbe jm>ll m a moi »v flying <.']r «.(•>:-,?• and voted f(»r, the125 words
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Article341 1924-01-07 3 Ai) baialgeais I2.'>f. Some oak paneli wt r.- being removed for treatment from the waUt of Stephen Lanjjrton'a ch.-mtn. '.n Winchester Cathedral, wti n I nd (.nv panel m discovered an ancient aumbry (niche for the lacved vessels), and behind another on the oppo--1 site r de341 words
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Article966 1924-01-07 3 Until the great ,j ay ,j aWl H<i, nobody had token pains to woo our suffrages. One candidate-, it is true had made a halfhearted attempt to hold a meeting m oui midst, hut had been frustrated by a local ratability of a different political colour. We966 words
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Advertisement270 1924-01-07 3 vlf A Time, Trouble and <r^ &<' '*mmm\f lemper oaver, which -Wm^ar adds to the efficiency of clp? vl \JSSr" \vssll <Jl vl Ss^> V*^ DENTAL CREAM k Here i- a little adjunct to the Koivnos Dental y^ySsfSi Cream tube which is going to revolutionize t-^^^^^DA the morning and night270 words
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Advertisement218 1924-01-07 3 y£fcS__?2^N_ X^^^ l !y THK MONOGRAM fy*W l\ WITH WHICH THE f TK||ja| T *wl ITH°II H T ()F N» ZjT ?~V'*^f HK;H QUALITY IS ASSOCIATED. NEW STOCK JUST ARRIVED OF WILLARD THREADED RUBBER CHARGED BONE DRY BATTERIES. SOMETHING QUITE NEW. UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED. [Incorporated m the Straits Settlements.) phone218 words
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Article2225 1924-01-07 4 By the Itt. Hon. Winston S. Churchill CH. First Lord of the Admir:.lt> 191 1-19 IS. (Thornton Buttorworth Ltd). "(•s. nett. To one who foi I months on tin beaches of G from tlu- safety <•/' Imhios or ef tl Sas surrounding that •iii-famed Peninsula thisR.J.H.S. - 2,225 words
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Article458 1924-01-07 4 Kuypiian ReaiMreaa. New York. No\. 21. The most elaborate negro wedding m American history took place here to-day, wh v Miss Mac Robinson, the wealthy heiress, married the negro doctor, Henry Jackson. The wedding was brated ai Cask *bl< church with great pomp. The ceremony was followed458 words
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Article24 1924-01-07 4 The won] "Fairpiav" represents m my i".« |m«nt the r eatest contribution which th* EnprHs-h-speakinu- world has made to (luman proyrtM -Mr. Lloyd Gcom.24 words
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Article642 1924-01-07 4 The Rich and the**oor. (To the- Editor of "The Observer.-) Dear Sii.— l note that m your paper for some time post there have been appeals for fund- for supplying food, clothing, etc., to the Germans. There have also been recounts of the misery and poverty that642 words
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Article468 1924-01-07 4 Lieut-Colonel Gordon Caaseriy, K.K.c;.^ Writing m the "Daily Mail- says:— I arrived at wooden building with Vvi^idahs along- its two -toreys, by day the from walls of xhv apartments consisting only of sliding paper screens with a panel of glass m one m each room; at night468 words
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Advertisement484 1924-01-07 4 Cfil I? REQUISITES lfl I I I JUST UN PACK XI) J-Uf JL Entirely British Mak, i GOLF STlCKS:— Drivers, Brassies, Bi.ffie?, Putters. Mu> Jigers, Mashies, Niblicks, Sammies. Mashie Niblicks Putters. Golf Bulls (All Hakes). Golf Bags, Glove r< t and Ladies), Tee* (All Kinds). METER MANSIONS, ~"ZT IT" SINCAPOKE484 words
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Article617 1924-01-07 5 ERASER CO., EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS. SATURDAY, JANUARY sth. MINING. I Figures m brackets show the ifMt vain, of the Share m dollars unless otherv.._< marked. C. Cum div. x equals er div j Batang Padang Tin 37% 42% Hitam Tin 1.27 V. 1.32%. Jelantoh 2C nom.617 words
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Article1176 1924-01-07 5 fcr helping Belgium to be free is to lose the friendship of Fran:-e, and Russia, and to become the eternal enemy of Germany without obtaining any satisfaction from Belgium either. This state of things Is well reflected frcm the trade centres of China and is a matter1,176 words
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Advertisement360 1924-01-07 5 BUSINESS CARDS. GENERAL CONTRACTORS, raboor (MsJabar lascais), Building Road materials supplied. COMMISSION ACENTS. IBDI I X .DBS Cs.— 4l, Craig Rd. V ...V/AV.V.V_V.V_%V.%W_ W.% V. 1 MERCHANT TAILOR. I Ul\(. LOONG, J 21. High Street. "J jj* sTAMI'S AND BOOKS. I E%e.y mail br the latest Le.i 1 Papers. THE360 words
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Advertisement387 1924-01-07 5 RECORDS." FOX TROTS JUST ARRIVED 2445 Long Lost Mama. Yes. We have no Bananas SEASON CO., 111.3 North Bridge Rd. SIAMESE TEAK WOOD. IMPORTERS. KWONG NAM HENG-P.O. Box 1211. 84 Rochore Canal Road. OPTICIANS. For Quality and Cheapness m Optical Goods. EZEKIEL AND SONS, v Pafths Chambers, Raffles Square. SHIP-CHANDLERS.387 words
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Advertisement719 1924-01-07 5 NOTICES. S. S V. F. Recruiting (.European units). SINGAPORE VOLUNTEER CORPS. m Eniolment forms may be obtained at Headquarters, Beach Road at any time on application, o from any of the officers mei.cioncd below. Major P. H. Kr;;, D.5.0., M.C., S.R.E tm_\. Post Office Euildir.gs. Captain A. Gordon Lee, M.C.,719 words
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Advertisement602 1924-01-07 5 TO LET. COMPOUND HOUSE. To bt »U i, t, furtiished or unfurnished,, comn..<iiou» compound hous,- m Tang.in. V«rj <,u,e;. Foi bedrooms with "bathrooms attack* i. Electric Light, Gas and Water. Garages for two Tennis Court. Land over 2 acres. Apply I h n Sze Onn k Co., 64 Market Stvu.602 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article20 1924-01-07 6 BEDIXGTOX.— At Kuala Lumpur Hospital, on Wednesday, the 2nd instant, to Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Beding-ton, a son.20 words
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Obituary27 1924-01-07 6 BAGNALL. -Dec. 4. suddenly. at Field Burcote, Towcester, Northants. Arthur Henry Bagnall, second son of the late Charles Bagnall, of Sneaton Castle, Whitby, Yorks. aged 60.27 words
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739 1924-01-07 6 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. MONDAY. JANUARY 7. 1924. Comment of the Week. The Duke of Devonshire is a modified optimist. Speaking recently at a political meeting he did not wish to hold out any sanguine expectations, but he thought he was justified m saying that "at this moment the prospects m739 words
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Article320 1924-01-07 6 Mr. James Steuart, London manager of the Mercantile Bank of India for the past ten years, has been appointed chief manager of the bank. Before Mr. Gourlay m the Third Police Court on Saturday morning, several pork sellers were prosecuted at the instance of the Inspector m charge of the320 words
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Article508 1924-01-07 6 The Election returns show says the China Fxpress and Telegraph that, among the candidates who have some special interest m the Far East, those connected with the Straits Settlements have done welt and i(-tained their seats, but those interested m China have not been so fortunate. Mr.508 words
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Article117 1924-01-07 6 Stinnes' East Indian Deal. Amsterdam, Dec. 3 According to statements m the Dutch East Indian Press, the Hugo Stinnes Company for Shipping and Overseas Trade has participated for 50 per cent, m the German firm Behn, Meyer, and Co., at Batavia, which has doubled its capital, this117 words
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Article222 1924-01-07 6 Charged with being the occupier of a common gam ing-house at Pulo Tekong, a Chinese who was brought up before the Second Police Court has been fined $500 or m default six months rigorous imprisonment. Attention, is called to the notice m another column regarding enrolment form- f,, r the222 words
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Article145 1924-01-07 6 CENTRAL ASIAN PROBLEM [ReuterV Sen l'»ndi>n. Jan. Discussing Afghanistan, respondent of the Obsti\. frontier jealcuaies are onet mm, up. It is a mistake to think th.r volution has substantially char preoccupation m Central A ia absence of a definite Anglo-R derstanding en Asiat sJFail tions must MCeftftftfily arise.145 words
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Article505 1924-01-07 6 Sir Ernest W. Birch hai beei chairman of the Dome Mining < Mr. Rode i| to Id I! Supreme Court and HtMn 1. U and A. M. Handy a-; deputie The fourth anniver-a: Sporting Association trill > Geikin Kwan Hotel, Joo Chial Saturday and Sunday next. Mr V. G. Savi,505 words
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Advertisement135 1924-01-07 6 W Napier Johnstone's A "N J club" |H SCOTCH J|] WHISKY mt X \WW^^^^ BOIM IMPORTERS. Caldbeck Macgregor Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m Shanghai). OFFICE, 45 Robinson Road. Telephone 228. _^___r Beechwood (English) Boned i WHOLE HAMS. WH()LF HAMS $1 HAMS $1 FER LR HALF HAMS $1.05 per lb. *'ER 18.135 words
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Advertisement80 1924-01-07 6 WE HAVE READY STOCKS OF GENUINE MARSEILLES ROOFING I I TILES. DUPIRE BROS. 2. DE SOUZA STREET. OCULAR HEADACHEST Eighty per cent of headaches are Ocular Headaches caused through some defect of vision. If your headache is so caused you will never be relieved until you wear scientificaliy-fitted glasses to80 words
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Article148 1924-01-07 7 VO DICTATION WANTED. t mk RBD It US iOCBT. [Reatei i s« rvice.] London, J»n. 5. .muai conference of the |enl Labour Party at Mr William Martin U. P. said ,v! 1 not tolerate ther Party but would Itnce ami tackli its p01i- ...„„„„.> with undiminished spirit. that148 words
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Article389 1924-01-07 7 London, Jan. 5. 1 I I trom Australia and fron India experienced terrific weather m thy Gulf of Lyons. Both were compelie'i to heave to. They were many reaching Toulcn and Marseilles St 1 mouth. London. Jan. 5. mer Empress of Ru.^ia wire- the Jrxpar. from389 words
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Article156 1924-01-07 7 WHO HOLDS THE OIL-FIELDS? WARSHIPS FOR TAMPICO. [Reuter's Service.] Gaheston, Jan. 4. Huerta's headquarters announce that the rebels are now m possession of all the Mexican oilfields. Washington, Jan. |4. Tho United States has sold the Obregon Government five thousand 1917 model Enfield rifle? and five million rounds156 words
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Article407 1924-01-07 7 London, Jan. 4. A serious situation on the railway* is threatened as the result of a ballot which embodied a provision empowering the executive to call a national strike if necessary, m the event of the award being rejected but extreme measures are net likely before the407 words
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Article92 1924-01-07 7 Mr. R. Whittow, partner m Messrs Cumberbatch and Cd., Colombo, and also a director of various rubber companies with estates here, has arrived m Kuala Lumpur on a short visit.* Mr. E. Mac Donald has been appointed branch manager of The Great Eastern Life Assurance Company, Limited, for Southern Malaya,92 words
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Article352 1924-01-07 7 OIL AND SILVER DEALS. AMERICAS DEBT FIGURES. [Reuter's: Service.] London. Jan. 4. Reuter learns, m connection with the i Empire Zinc Combination, that Lloyds Bank and the National Bank of Scotland are issuing on the 9th, on behalf of the Urion Underwriting Agency Limited, £1.500,000 sterling seven per352 words
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Article295 1924-01-07 7 London. Jan. 4. A terrible explosion occurred at midnight at Rhosamman colliery. Rhosamman. Brynammain. m the Swansea valley. Seven men engaged m driving "a drift" m search of coal were at surface charging at the time of the accident and it is supposed that the explosives they295 words
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Article105 1924-01-07 7 Mr. J. M. Barron, Assistant District Officer, Ipoh, will m a few days be leaving for Kuala Lumpur on transfer, his place being taken by Mr. L. A. Allen. The Rev. Keppel Gamier, Colonial Chaplain, Penang, who has had a very busy time and no leave of late, will be105 words
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Article256 1924-01-07 7 WIRELESS SQUABBLE MUST END. "PREFERENCE OR WE GO ELSEWHERE." [Reuter's Service.] London, Jan. 4. "The date of my departure is approaching and I cannot longer remain silent on the question of Empire wireless, on which there should be no real difficulty m coming to a definite conclusion."256 words
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Article259 1924-01-07 7 Paris, Jan. 5. The Seinr is still rising: but less rapidly. The flood is expected to reach a level of twentyfour feet to-morrow morning, when it is believed the maximum will b.- attained. The workers m St. Denis are being conveyed to the factories by boats manned259 words
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Article82 1924-01-07 7 The following statement of accounts m connection with "Poppy Day" contributions has been supplied to us by Mrs. Cooper, Orirani er for Malaya. Perak $5,107.48 Singapore 6.952.78 Kedah 2,888.09 Selangor 2,830.49 Pahang 2,662 .Malacca 1,578.39 Negri Sembilan 869 Johore 542.25 Kelantan 35 Bank Interest 18.24 $23,483.72 Less cost82 words
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Article76 1924-01-07 7 There are many good things booked for the theatre m, the near future, commencing en Monday Jan 21st are the ever popular Kaai's Hawaiians, including Ernest Kaai, Koheli, Eddie Kenilow. The public will be well advised to book early for the Hawaiians to obtain good seats. Following Kaai's76 words
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Advertisement84 1924-01-07 7 LATEST DESIGNS No. 583. BEST SHEFFIELD LLECTRO-PLATED CENTRE PIECE 4 GLASS DISHES AND FLOWER TUBE Price $75 ROBINSON^ CO., LTD. (Incorporated m Singapore.) MOTHERS. Please note that at the recent baby show at Goodwood Hall the first and second prizes were won by LACTOGEN FED BABIES. FREE ADVICE BY OUR84 words
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Advertisement649 1924-01-07 8 STEAMER SAILINGS BLUE FUNNEL LINE r Regular Servieee te 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 Bills of Lading for all Overland Pointa. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Due Singapore. DARDANUS649 words
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Advertisement542 1924-01-07 8 STEAMER SAILINGS "ELLERMAN" LINE. ELLERMAN AND BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO„ LTD. (Incorporated m England). PASSENGER SERVICE. Steamer. OUTWARDS. Due Singapore. HOMEWARDS. *s.s. CITY OF PARIS Marseilles— London Jan. 8 CITY OF CANTERBURY Marseilles— London Feb. 26 *s.s. CITY OF YORK Marseilles— London April 4 *s.s. CITY OF CAIRO Marseilles— London April542 words
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Advertisement627 1924-01-07 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, Londen and Ar twerp. Due627 words
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Advertisement515 1924-01-07 9 STEAMER SAILINGS f THK OCEAN STEAM SKIP COMPANY. LIMITED THK CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION Co.. Ltd. AND ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAM SHIP Co., Ltd. (AMERICAN MANCHURIAN LINE). (Incorporated m England*. J<( ,M SERVICB rO BOSTON AND NFW YORK Via SIEZ OR PANAMA I ROM NEW YORK. L>ue Spore. Route i. or515 words
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Advertisement496 1924-01-07 9 I STEAMER SAILINGS FAST PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE From Singapore and Penang to Boston and New York via Port Said, Genoa and Marseilles. S .s. if. S. DOLLAR ((!in< Singapore- January IT PRESIDENT HARRISON February *s.«. ROBERT DOLLAR .ebruary 2« s.s. PRESIDENT HAVES March 12 and thereafter fortnightly •Freight only496 words
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Advertisement568 1924-01-07 9 I STEAMER SAILINGS I ISTHMIAN LINE steel JSfe? MORE VIA SUEZ K 'n^E D CT. FAIRFIELD CITY l: STEEL WOSKER TX I b P«» m_. oar,o on ,h rcu h BnuT^Tan InUnd PoinJ.'' For frek'ht and particulara, appb to T_.Ka.jM,. McALISTER CO., LTD. Agents. KONINKLYKE PAliETmi^A^ ROYAL PACKET XA VIGATION568 words
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Article578 1924-01-07 10 NEVER AGAIN A RESIDENTIAL CENTRE." Thr Yu) k.a>\ (Tokyo) haa tbe following mments oa Yokohama: Foreigner? engaged ir bueinesa m Yokohama, as yet few m number, kre unanimous m the Hear that the port, eaa never return to it.- old -tatus aa a city. The staple Ke, siik exports578 words
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Article728 1924-01-07 10 I Trials of Scott-StiJJ Bngiac. sc trials which have just been corned on a large Still engine, built by t's Shipbuilding and Engineering Comf. have aroused more interest among r eers and the shipbuilding and shiping community than any similar tests r.g recent years. The number of visitors728 words
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Article564 1924-01-07 10 R*# Arrant mtn ts. Tll I.rnA.n, Dec. r> ,V% ft r -^iami, broad--«<t. t .,;s promoted by the «Wirele*i ILol Lon n ln conjunction with fc€en entered upon m the small hours of Sunday morning hut a hitch ha, occurred j;«'< at th, time of wrting the564 words
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Article81 1924-01-07 10 Si nob d Ru>si;;n ixiU f, f t j n mail week f i Cherbourg;, where they 1 n barktd on i «rd the Berengarla for V York. Among then were Prince Vom I"' 1 ;<" the movinjr spfrits m the "execution of Rasputin, who \\a- aflteompanied by ha wife,81 words
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Advertisement497 1924-01-07 10 Henderson Line SCHEDULE OP SAILINGS. ■T FORTNIGHTLY FREIGHT AND PASSENGER STEAMERS BETWEEN RANGOON AND ENGLAND with through connectione from Singapor*. HOMEWARD SAILINGS. Leave Rangoon 1924 HENZADA about Jan. 16 BHAMO about Jan. 29 AMARAPOORA about Feb. 12 CHINDWIN about Feb. 26 BURMA about Mar. 25 PEGU about Api. 8 MARTABAN497 words
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Advertisement359 1924-01-07 10 Genasco Roofing 2 PLY AND 3 PI.V COMPLETE WITH PATENT KANT-LEAK KLKATS AND NAILS FOR FIXING THK RESULT <>;■ M jX THE LONG OVER 40 V EARS 8^ .^B iUX. 1 1 K EXPKRIENCE Njo~ b^tji THAN ATI Al's IN THE KN/^HJi "1S VKI;^'X MANUFACTURE piHiw.vcii PROOF AND OF READY359 words
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Miscellaneous90 1924-01-07 10 T»ylor, Mr. P, J.»hnson, Mr. E. H. Jones, Mr. W. C. S. Carry Mr. H. Geddts, Mr. J. Ironside, Mi. W. M. Gitmore. Pw s.s. Chan.:!: Mr.' and Mrs. Yeldon. MiM Baylcr Mrs. an! Mi« Cur, an. Mis> Walton. Mrs. Smaller, Mrs. Ccnnior. Mrs. Swan. Per ii. Talma: Mr. and90 words
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Miscellaneous735 1924-01-07 10 MAIL TABLE. TO-DAY. Meelan, Sabang, Colombo. Guez, Port Said, Genoa, Southampton, Amsterdam and Europe Vondel 8 a.m. SAu Ban Siong Bee 9 a.m. IPengersng Despatch 9 a.m. t Merlin Melchior Treub 9 a.m < ueob ana Pont'au Hong Soon 9am ueob and Benuit Hong Cheang 9a m Pulau Soegi Sultana735 words
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Miscellaneous57 1924-01-07 10 WEATHER REPORT. Kaadang, K r rba« Hoapitol lan 4 Barora 82 Fah 1017 Hir. 1 1016 T<ni) su, 88. 81. Wet Bulb Ther 77 79 77. J) 1. of Wind N X.. S.E. Max. Temp! 89. M-'i. Temp, m thade 74. Max m Sum 81 T fd. Th 1 71.57 words
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214 1924-01-07 11 The well-known insurance paper, The Review, m its issue of Nov. 30th, devotes a page to a review of this company, which has its head-quarters m Singapore, heading the article "an interesting F.M.S. Insurance Enterprise; a profitable Fire Business. After referring to- the direction of Chinese214 words
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Article83 1924-01-07 11 At the third annual general meeting of the Clerical Union the following were appointed to form the Committee: President N. B. Westerhout. Vice Presidents. L:m Kee Check J.C Goh Hood Kiat. Tan Pong Guan G. M. Koenitz. Wee Chin Kam. Committee Chew Cheng Yeng. Song Bu Nam, P. A. Bema,83 words
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Article71 1924-01-07 11 January. 5. Bank 4 m.s. 2 4 i Bank demand 2i4 5-32 Private eredita .1 bus. 2j4 5 T Xew York, maud 49% Norn. Credits 90 daya 51 H Nor n. France, demand India, T. T. 16? 1 Hongkong, demand li, p c Dis. Yokohama, demand 109 Java, demand71 words
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Article174 1924-01-07 11 i Junuu:y, 5. Tin 300 Tons $119.25 Gambier 19.50 fepper White 27.00 Pepper Black 17.50 Flake Tapioca :2.50 Pearl Sago Small 9.2 b Copra 12.25 Copra Sundri"i 12.70 Opium, Benares unt. 4,000 Rice, Rangoon white 275.00 Rice Siam No. 1 for export 30.00 Ric Siam No. 2 for export174 words
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Article425 1924-01-07 11 The directors' report to the shareholders Ti-r the annual meeting on the 17th m French Bank Buildings, at noon state.-: Tht net protu for the year as shown by fcbt profit and loss account of the Naamlooz Vennootschap Exploitable Maatschappij Soengei Lalah, amounts to $110,8^ from which425 words
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TRADE AND COMMERCE.
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Article297 1924-01-07 11 MACPHAIL CO. LTD'S REPORT. B Singapore, Jan. .">. lubber: —London 1- 2'ni. Local 4.«. r l n: —London £237 ss. Rubbers s—AUenbya 1.02% 1.10. Amaig Ma'ays 1.90 2.0.5. Aver Kuninffs 45 to .V, Ayer Moleka .05 Ll5. Ayer Panas 5 525. Balgownies 2.4', 2.75. Bassetts 1 11: :>" B 50297 words
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Article100 1924-01-07 11 ROSE MACPH AIL COS REPORT. (L. R. Macphail). Singapore, Jan. 5. Rubber.— Is. 2%d. 40%. Tin £237. 5a, 118% 12" tons >old. Rubbers. Kempas 4 4.25, Brogaa 52 Vi 57-V4* Kundongs 1.10 1.15, Aller bv- 1.02 1 1 07 l 2 Jimahs 1. 10 1.15. Tins.— Penerkalen* 13 13.2"). Johans100 words
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Article125 1924-01-07 11 Singapore. Jan. 5. Tin.— £237 ss. down 52s fcjL Rubber.— ls. 2Kd. up M Rubbers. New Scudais 1 1.20, Kedah^ 2.10 2.2 U. Mandai Tekoogs 82 34, Bukit Jelotor.gs 47V2 52 1 2, Crmigteleti 61tt 58, Mentakabs 20H 22. Ulu Ber.uts 22 a 26, A: er125 words
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Article116 1924-01-07 11 In their annual repon for the year ended September 00. 1923, the directors of Nippon Yusen Kaishi. state: The net profit, after providing for the depreciation of *:he fleet, insurance and ship's scCPCturi repair funds, amounts to Yen 1,424,694.7*. Including Yen 310,***** brought forward from the last116 words
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Article42 1924-01-07 11 i Singapore, Jan. 5, 11.30 a.m. Singapore Stanaard Ribbed Sm Sheet Spot 49 V 2 49%; Jan 49% 50; Jan-Mar 50% 51; Apr-June 52 52V 4 July-Sept 53 53V 4 London Quotation Sheet Is. 2»4d. Market Steady.42 words
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Article68 1924-01-07 11 Mentitfh of the lies each party tellabout the other recalls that one of the subtlest pieces of election wit was heard m Limehouse during the course of the recent General Election. A speaker was condemning the "lies" of his political opponents. "Are you," asked the candidate with withering scorn, "going-Ex - 68 words
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Advertisement483 1924-01-07 11 t»«>ts over $3,000,000. Assurances m force over $17,000,000. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. *r. Tir- m. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements) HEAD O^^Wtodto^ter 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 VTTRACTIVE483 words
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Advertisement399 1924-01-07 11 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK Or INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. Incorporated m England by Royal Charter. Paid up Capital m 600,000 s-hares £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund 3,800,000 Reserve Liability of i Proprietors 3,000.000 HEAD OFFICE, 38 Bishopsgate, London, E.C Agencies and Branches. Alor Star Hongkorg Puket Amritsar lioilo Rangoon Bangkok Ipoh399 words
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Advertisement708 1924-01-07 11 I 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 I COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon. Mr. A. O. Lang., Chairman D. G. M. Bernard, Esq., Deputy Chairman.708 words
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Advertisement46 1924-01-07 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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Article436 1924-01-07 12 SUCCESSFUL EXPERIMENT ON VARUNA. The further trial of the temporary wireIt ss telephone apparatus fitted on board the Singapore Harbour Board salvage tug Varuna was the objective of, rather than an excuse for, the very pleasant afternoon trip on Saturday m which Messrs G. W. A. Trimmer (Cha436 words
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127 1924-01-07 12 Service between Rangoon and Madras. Delhi, Dec. 15. The high speed commercial radio stations at Madras and Mingaladon (.Burma), which are designed and established by the wireless branch of the Department of Pests and Telegraphs are now practically complete. Trials are being carried out, and the127 words
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Article127 1924-01-07 12 (By Courtesy of the Xanyo XichiNkM Shimbunsha.) Tokio, Jan. 4. The Ki-nkyu Association of the House of Peers has decided to support the new cabinet headed by Viscount Kiyoura. Cotton Yarn is quoted at V.***** which il the highest it has been of late. The new Cabinet members127 words
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Article92 1924-01-07 12 The Admiralty announce that the appointments of naval personnel on shore at certain ports-, including Colombo, Singapore, and Tnncomalee, will m future be normally of two years' duration, except where shorter periods are already laid dewn. This term compares with a normal length of commission for ships on foreign stations92 words
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Article150 1924-01-07 12 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 5. After a strenuous struggle, m which Perak held the Selangor pack, the home side won the rugger match by twelve points (a drop goal, a try and a goal) to tour (one drop goal). Jack scored the first point150 words
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Article80 1924-01-07 12 [Reuter's- Service.] Melbourne, Jan. .>. In the Sheffield Shield Victoria beat South Australia by M. In the first innings Victoria scored 221. Ponsfcrd making 81, whilst Whitty took ti\i- wickets for 49. In the second innings they scored 357. Ponsford making 169 by graceful and brilliant cricket m80 words
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Article434 1924-01-07 12 S. C. C. Defeat Coast Defences After a somewhat scrappy and slow game on the Padang on Saturday afternoon, the S. C. C. A fifteen retired the winners of their match with the Coast Defences by a goal to a penalty goal (5 points to 3). The Club, with434 words
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Article154 1924-01-07 12 A great effort will be made by the Corps this year to win both military and athletic event m th« forthcoming Garrison Sports. The following entries for Military events have already been received:— Bayonet hght: n g, "A" and Chinese CompanyBombing «B" and "C" (Scottish) Cornpanics; firing.154 words
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Article658 1924-01-07 12 The first race for the Somerville Bowl tioight out thirteen boats and the Race Officer sent them away at t^n o'clock over tht Club course m rainy weather. Tbe Polly, Nancy and Ella got the best of the start,' and the whole of the fleet ranW.M.B. - 658 words
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Article236 1924-01-07 12 The following are the S.CC. Hockey fixtures. Wednesday, 9th January. S. C. C. vs Sussex Regrt. Friday 11th January. 2nd £1 S C C vf. S. R. C. Wednesday, 16th January. Whites, vs. Colours, practice game. The following will p] ay O n Wedn^day ta the S. C. C.236 words
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474 1924-01-07 12 The possession of a safcisfactory hill tation by British Malaya would add to he natural and artificial amenities of this rich tropical country the one feature, the absence of which invites unfavourable comparison with the neighbouring islands of Ceylon and Java. We referred toChina Express - 474 words
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Article214 1924-01-07 12 V.900,000 Fine. Owing to the relaxation of the waterguard of the Yokohama Custom House since the earthquake, smuggling has increased Kozato Rinzo. 37 year- of age. ToKyo merchant, and a cabin passenger of the Taiyo Maru. which arrived at Yokohama from San Francisco on the night of214 words
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Article181 1924-01-07 12 At the center ary of the Birkbeck College. Lord Barfour spoke on "Current Topics/ m the course of which he said. He had heard one attack made m con., nexior with the Washington Conference or it:; results. It was directed against tne idea of adding to the defences of Singapore.181 words
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Advertisement218 1924-01-07 12 I THE INTRINSIC VALUE OF A MOUTRIE PIANO j IS PROVED BY ITS DEPENDABILITY UNDER THE MOST TRY ING CONDITIONS. THIS VALUE IS UNCHANGEABLE AVri IS UNQUESTIONED BY THE THOI SANDS OF SATISFIED CUSTOMERS. CALL AND LET US DEMONSTRATE THIS TO VOL. S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. (Incorporated m Hongkong). cMp218 words
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