The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 18 April 1924
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Title Section15 1924-04-18 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. CENTS. SINGAPORE, S.S.. FRIDAY. APRIL 18, 1924. NO. 11,17315 words
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Article179 1924-04-18 1 The Ribbcr Growers Association Mlgftatl co-operative selling cf the product Page 7. The Senate's action regarding Japanese immigration continues to evoke expressions of disapprobation. Japanese in bonds in New York have dropped Page 7. There is a prospect of the coal trade strike being averted, but the179 words
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Article1106 1924-04-18 1 When I climbed the high headland of i Guas-co that imper.ds above the city of S Anconfc, the gaze upon the LombardOriental church there that has succeeded ito a temple of Venus, incorporatir g the very columns once dedicate to that bad 1 worship, I entered into1,106 words
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Advertisement297 1924-04-18 1 PETTBat OIL I |V g_ ENGINES tl'^Vu/ ;ive entire satisfaction t^. (^uthrie Co., Ltd. RAFFUES HOTEL. LNoi ttM (If IMm.) BDNBBOAT, 23rd APEIL, George a Dinner Dance. SPRING RACE MEETING. K»th May. Race Tiffii. DildMl an;l Dancf. —Tea Done*. :i May. Race Tiffin, DhuMt r.nd Dance. DAY, !4th May Orchestral297 words
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Advertisement169 1924-04-18 1 i D Jl |J A I i i Preservative Paints I i I i TRADE ]/Vmaß\ I PABCO PRODUCTS. THE UTMOST RESISTANCE AGAINST ACIDS, FUMES AND CORROSION. PIPE LINES COATED WITH THIS PAINT HAVE BEEN DISCOVERED IN GOOD CONDITION AFTER 20 YEARS. Gordon and Company, LIMITED. ..6, Battery Road, SINGAPORE169 words
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Advertisement134 1924-04-18 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Flowershop Corona supplies bridal bouquets Page 2Brown U>d Poisons torn flour IM <plendid for children— Page 4. Directors of British Malaya'Trustee Co— Pa^e 5. Bismag for indict st'on Pa.ee 5. Instani Poctum for lite giving propertie- Pajre 3. Degrah waterproof pant from Gallinaeli and Co Page 10. Sh-H134 words
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Advertisement12 1924-04-18 1 FOUR <t WHEEL-BRAKES Ihd^ MECHANICALLY /^JnVSdI PERFECT Guthrie Co., Ltd. QZ^^— i12 words
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Miscellaneous163 1924-04-18 1 THE WEEK. F.UJoj, IStti. High V.\.iei, ...in., io.S p.m. Good Friday. No issue Straits Ti Raffles Hotel— No :;-.r. e. Saturday, 19th. High Water. 10.16 a.m., 10.35 p.m. B. I. ivtward mail due. Crickefc. Singapore v? Selnnpor. Riflei^fn mt?.. Seletar, 2.30 v.r.i. T\ymh Night, Matinee, Vic. Theatre. Svmdmg, 201 h.163 words
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Article519 1924-04-18 2 i i We sometimes read of a "miracle" of, J healing taking place at a shrine or at the tod of a p Igrfatflgt says a nurse in the j Daily Express yet almost every nurse and i certainly every doctor could tell of "mira- j ck«519 words
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Article148 1924-04-18 2 The Shah of Persia, who is threatened with deposition owing to hisr fondness for living abroad, can at least pursue his travel* without the restrictions imposed on some of his predecessors. Narcisse Persir, who spent some years in Persia at the beginning of last century, relates that wherever the Shah148 words
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Advertisement295 1924-04-18 2 I'ALMOLIVE CREAMS. SHAMPOO SHAVING STICKS CREAM, etc. Just Received. MEDICAL HALL LTD. 23 Battery Road. SINGAPORE. DANCING. Commencing Wednesday April 9. From 8 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. THE HAPPY VALLEY. ON "THE SHIP" Muse by Special Orchestra. Admission Gentleman with a lady $1.00 Kxtra lad.es each 50 Gentlemen each $1.00295 words
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Advertisement292 1924-04-18 2 VICTORIA THEATRE THREE NIGHTS ONLY THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 25 and 26. EDGAR WARWICK announces three recitals by the eminent Scottish Bass-baritone William Heughan from the ROYAL OPERA HOUSE, COVENT GARDEN AND ROYAL ALBERT HALL, LONDON. Assisted by Miss GLADYS SAYER, the brilliant Pianiste and Mr. DAVE KENNEDY,292 words
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Advertisement276 1924-04-18 2 Alhambra From Frfday, 18th April, to Wednesday, 23rd April In the Second Show at 9 p.m. Sharp. TOPICAL BUDGET British Screen News. ARTHUR S. KANE PRESENTS CHARLES KAY in "A TAILOR MADE MAN" I In 9 Reels. The story itself is said to represent the highest type >f conuwj drama276 words
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Article673 1924-04-18 3 WAR STAFF'S CASE FOR NAVAL BASES. Convoy Plans Revised. A chart prepared by the Admiralty shows that on January Ist., 1923, British and Dominion merchant shipping of B*ooo tons and over was distributed as follows: 1,392 ships were in harbour, 980 on routes at sea, 348673 words
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Article304 1924-04-18 3 Warning Statement by C.-In-C. Lord Rawlinson, the Commander-in-Chief, rpf Irtnj durir g the Budget discussion in! the* Legislative Assembly, said that the re-, commendations of the Incheape "axe'" com-j •nittte had l>* en more than fully carried out. He maintained with emphasis that no further induction in304 words
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Advertisement130 1924-04-18 3 WHY ARE GOODY'EAR HEAVY DUTY CUSHIONS BETTER? Their sure, firm grip on the road wide, deep grooves of the Allgivefl better traction, prevents Weather Tread. heel spinning and waste of fuel. Add to these features the long, They cushion better, for the long wear in their massive depth rubber under130 words
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Advertisement55 1924-04-18 3 A I ir*lj T i?^ fl ABROL JOHNSTON GARS, If you buy an Arrol-John^ton Cut at home th e maktrs will pack it and ship it to Singapore FREE OF ALL COST ■when your leave is up. Let us tell you more about this scheme. CENTRAL MOTORS LTD. MASSAGE, MANICURE55 words
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Advertisement205 1924-04-18 3 Ml lamps JB^firaaß CAN BE bought JPJj||« CONFIDENCE hM^^^^B must be earned. Have Earned the Confidence of the Public Who Regard their Lamps AS The Best Obtainable Sole Agents: UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT 13, Battery Road. SINGAPORE. Qnttggrs There's a reason T^RINK Postum for205 words
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Article1204 1924-04-18 4 LEGACY OF INFLATION. Though the German currency is supposed to have been stabilized, the Rcntenmark is a thing of caprice and uncertainty. It is circulation side by side with thv. billion marks, one Rentenmark beinj; the equivalent of one billion marks. Rcntenmark and billionmark are,1,204 words
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Article523 1924-04-18 4 (By 'Tally Ho') It was very un'inky that the early day.> of the brief Poir.t to Point racing 1 season it close? at Easter should have been marked by a nasty accident to the Prince of Wales. But po nt-to-po nts are dashing and exciting, and few go523 words
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Article223 1924-04-18 4 i Discovery Thai May Mean Nen Rand. Johannesburg. It li reported t'r.at the lost main reef hai been definitely located ajrain between Kragersdorp and Johannesburg, on strata showing assayi of J dwts. over a lonp: strike. "Sunday Times" says that if the discovery of the famous223 words
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Article83 1924-04-18 4 Mickio, the old chimpanzee at the Zoo,j has been very upset tince the death of his < xt^loor i eighbour Sandy, the onif* ';tan. For ye<ns, Mickie has watched Sandy through a tiny chink in the wsll, 1 [and he ear.net understand why Sandy is [no longer there. When Sandy83 words
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Article1372 1924-04-18 4 Donald - Donald The America was the parent type of all fty ing-boats at Felixstowe air station. Previous to the outbreak of war, the then Lieut. Porte had been experimenting with th's craft in the United States, and in 1914, having been bought by the Admiralty, she was sent to1,372 words
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Article211 1924-04-18 4 What a Film Picture Reveals. A film showing exactly how the Prince oi Wales met with his sce'dent at Arborfield was issued by the Topical Budget shortly after. The picture shows spectators virtually on the course, and suggests the question whether the Prince's horse swerved ta avoid211 words
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Article203 1924-04-18 4 ThII in Yield and Box Office Receipts, The immediate abolition of the entertainment tax is beine: urged upon the Chancellor of the Exchequer by theatres, cinemas nnd other entertainments. Mi 1 Walter Payne, President of the. Society of West-end theatre managers, l declared that the public universally203 words
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Article253 1924-04-18 4 The marie of a democrat is that he learns his duty and tries to do it. The Indians working in Kenya Colony, V^m. Africa, where tiny have t« he partner? with African nativet and European settlers, haw' been a nuisance to others j.nd to some of! theirWest Sussex Gazette - 253 words
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Advertisement528 1924-04-18 4 grant's]! LIQUEUR r^^^^^. J^ t >- I Sub-Agents: I Bigold Bcrgmann Co Limited. I SINGAPORE. I A splendid opportunity for tho«?e desiring to acquire Srst-clasa i for the erection of health resorts* I In the Estate of Edwin Rowland Koek <!. ,i IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE The undersigr.ed have been favoured528 words
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Article1384 1924-04-18 5 SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. Tell the people of Melbourne, where the ship- of the Special Service Squathxn arrive to-day, that theirs is *he second city in the Commonwealth, and they will retort with ■MM h*at that it is second to r.cnc. Sydney? they e-ho in answerTimes - 1,384 words
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Article526 1924-04-18 5 Wa—ifTfajs in South-Eastern Seas. By Charh>tte Cameron. This is a live!; c. d readable travel-book, Which But tantiates Mis. Cameron's claim to have wandered over more of the plobe &ti any other won.r. On the patre next to that which carries a Foreword to this Vclußle rheSat. Review - 526 words
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Article496 1924-04-18 5 MR. BRUCE'S PLEA FOR THE BASE. Melbourne, March 19. 1 ne Australian Government is .nclined to think that the summary ol its views 0:1 the Singapore project given by Mr. MacDonald in the House of Commons yesterday inadequately expresses its attitude. The Brtish Government telegraphed tar y j496 words
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Article535 1924-04-18 5 Or. the n!j] i March I Mr. Maxwell Stuart and Mis-" Mi'ps won the world's dancing champions"! ir, \le\ n Mis. Jack>un btftnw a ,»Uui cht m. and Mr. G. K. Anderson and Miss Bradley winBen of the "nixed" championship. The rtadeiVwill almost certa nly bo unacquainted535 words
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Article50 1924-04-18 5 There passed through Hongkorpr recently a Philippine Mission, representative of the whole of the Islands, or its way to Washington, D.C., for the purpose of securing the fulfilment of the promise of ir.dependence made by the United States in accordance with the uranimous desire of the people of the Philippines.50 words
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Advertisement317 1924-04-18 5 BUSINESS CARDS. (C===^7-i-TsS I'RINTING. I I r Ex* rt Sup<Tvi«j ion .S T pg|NTlN€« VI -HLISHING Co. 1,.;,:ir: Str«-rt. ELicTRO^PLATING (1 SILVER AND MCKEL. 1% speciality) Bop poH KONG (HYE, Tt X(> 17 1 2 Pliorb ENGBAVDIO, AND (OMMERCIAL. of Blocks. rR% I T} j |»HOTO BNGBATING CO. I StrcsC317 words
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Advertisement369 1924-04-18 5 E. J. MOTIWALLA COY 16, RAFFLES PLACE. Dealers in Stationery, Envelopes. Writing and printinp papers Straw Boards etc. At moderate price. "HORROCKSES." LONGCLOTIIS. SHEETINGS, DRILLS It supphes cannot be goi. Apply for retailers names to SYME Co., Agents. SIAMESE TEAK WOOD~ IMPORTERS. KWONG NAM HENG-P.O. Box 1211. S4 Roohcre Canal369 words
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Advertisement430 1924-04-18 5 WHAT TO TAKE FOR INDIGESTION Nothing equals harmless, honest, ever popular Bisurated MaffMtia m a remedy for digestive and stomach triable*. Pain after eating "full fading," nausea, iick< ness and lack of appetite are all sipns that harmful acid is attacking the organs of digestion. fetmeilUnf the food and «tart•ng430 words
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508 1924-04-18 6 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 1924. Japan and America. In view of the necessarily meagre news received by cable regarding the issue between America and Japan over Japanese immigration, we confess to an inability to understand how far the whole matter is genuine and how far it is mere508 words
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Article331 1924-04-18 6 The cabled news regarding the attempt to form some sort of organization for the marketing of rubber, gives a gleam of hope that the industry, in its many activities, is not so hopelessly barren of commercial statesmanship as some seem so ready to assume. That agreement will be331 words
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Article322 1924-04-18 6 On April Ist the whole amour.t of currency notes in circulation was $83,683,453. Mr. C. C. Brown is appointed a member of the Board of Examiners in Malay vice Mr. A. S. Jelf, for Singapore. Leave has been granted to Mr. N. D Mudie for eight months; and to Mr.322 words
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Article60 1924-04-18 6 COMMERCE AND REPRESENTATION.; (From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpor, Apr. 17. The F. M. S. Chamber of Commerce at its annual meeting on the 30th will cors der a resolution opining that the Chamber should have the right to nominate a member of the Federal Council, in view60 words
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Article385 1924-04-18 6 i We had a call from Sir Ponnambalam Ramanathan says the Times of Ceylon with reference to the animadversion on his conduct at Singapore which appeared in our columns yesterday. Our remark was based on private correspondence which we huJ received from Malaya, on the report of385 words
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Article470 1924-04-18 6 On Tuesday, at the Masonic Hall, Mr. and Mrs. E. Gregson were given a farewell entertainment prior to their departure from Kuala Lumpur. Among the invention? gazetted is one to The Anode Rubber Co., London, for a pcocess and device for the immediate production of mechanically unworked pure rubber sheets470 words
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Article286 1924-04-18 6 [Reuter's Service] I pril r Disappointment is »\nr.., M f j MacDonaild's speech at th, U^ conference, lzvestia sa>. th;it cloak of a Sundav sermon ipM demands of the Hritish hanker i of which will change th«> w h,,!,. I Soviet sy>t»m. J Am I The Shipbuilding Kmp|«,\,286 words
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Article172 1924-04-18 6 At the el <1 f I>. Hk 1096 European ai.<l IJ. 9 Non Ear B the strength of the S.S, B As regards recruiting the uw B si.ys: One oi the moat diftcttlt pnelmu B j recruiting and nu ntenanci B the European Companies. Prtd B whole of172 words
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Article57 1924-04-18 6 S. V. RIFLE ASSOCIATION. Suturd;i> Ittfc A Bus will leave laidii Rlßfl (SelctaM if IM P" A Bus will leave Drill H 'Range < Sel«Ur) at p.M. Road, Selejrie Rd, Bokit I Thompson Rd. >londa> tltt A Bus will leave lardii Ranvre I Bel«tai I A Bus will leave Dri57 words
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172 1924-04-18 6 NEW LIGHT-WEIGH CHAMPION OF FRANCE. Andre Routil d a to-round cont< champion ip of i.r. pion. Pimneii Charlei kno k< Kouquet in thr third round, niiddlo-v.i i jiit cham] Mr. B. Paimll, managti the Sarawak Steamship I home Of leave on the 18th, M lintf from Singapore by ranu-11, who172 words
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Advertisement165 1924-04-18 6 •THE (CONNOISSEUR C OMES T0 C ALDBECKS 1 FOR o R T HARV E Y S ROYAL TAWNY CALDB E C K 8 VIXT A W N Y EXTRA SELECTED G R E E N B E A L CLUB PORT BLUE SEAL I R A X D O L165 words
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Advertisement58 1924-04-18 6 BERNA SWISS CONDENSED MILK. I Is Switzerland's best, and So the best of all. DUPIRE BROS. I Sole Agents I S.S. and F.M.S. *ryT^Et t XXXXXiXXXXXXXXXtXXI XIXXXXXXXXTXfTX^XXXTTX rXtTXXX wX ROBBIALAC THE PERFECT ENAMEL FOR MOTORCARS AND CYCLES FOR FREE BOOKLET— "INSTRUCTIONS FOR AMATEURS TO RENOVATE A CAR." Apply: ADAMSON GILFILLAN58 words
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Article124 1924-04-18 7 PEESS DENOUNCE CONGRESS. SINATI OWTINAWL H N,« York, April IS. K Time* de>c rib«>d the Sc- xcludinf JapMMM inim bU*J and imth'nkm that Japan i it v i States rnal politics which is 4 and ncrdy ittyti to Itn i and undo of century af Mr Hanihara's124 words
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Article237 1924-04-18 7 London, April 16. I f u of April 1"> says that j \v;i< towed to Corfu istalled, t>y H.M.S. A successful] trial was I Ifaclaren leav>orrow morning;. All art \then.. \pril IK. HOPE KOR <»\l TR \I)F: PEACE. London. April 16. f Col (hti adjourned to j237 words
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Article130 1924-04-18 7 Mt'i ««h I iff "Eyes."] I ftWftfa the patient Zoo. The Argus pheaitagei of wooing his jrou art lucky you may see Posing and amazint: transformsnot bem romance in this fcmily Rincc well More the war, Zoo authorities are in favour The brown lady bird does 1130 words
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Article35 1924-04-18 7 tr< 7 of Hon ff koi,K WM re- f "»-ral of the boy scout the r,,,,.,;"''^ l^^ injuries reciv.d -b Us collison on the •moat those present '"i i 1 i" 'T H H. E.35 words
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Article153 1924-04-18 7 R.G. A/s COOPERATIVE PLAN. FINANCE AVAILABLE. [Reuter's Service.] London. Aprl 16. The Kubbersrrowers' Association is cirndarislnf the rubber producing companies ■n the Lnted Kinpdo?n asking whether, in principle, they favour cooperative selling <.f rubber under the auspices of the Association and urging members wholeheartedly to support the proposed153 words
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Article313 1924-04-18 7 London, April 16. in the House of Commons replying to a < I action. Mr. FoMOBSJf stated that the Japanees Government had given notice that it wished to abrogate article eight of the Anirlo-.Japanese commercial Treaty of 1D1 1 '•v tn the schedule annexed to the treaty.313 words
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Article280 1924-04-18 7 Cholera Rapidly Spreading. Calcutta, April Sth. The long-continued drought is resulting in conditions in rural Bengal which are causing the author tits considerable >nxiety. Already there is a fairly general scarcity of drinking-water and the shortage in some cases s acute, people having :<> walk milesTimes of Ceylon - 280 words
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Article124 1924-04-18 7 The name of Mr. Phu Boon Chiang has beer, added to the list of Hailam members of the Chinese Advisory Board for Malacca. An attack on a bandit stronghold in Cheunurchow. Canton, was made recently by soldiers under General Li Fuk-lam, the Pandt Suppression Commander, several hundred taking part in124 words
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Article81 1924-04-18 7 I DAS ELECTED MAYOR. PROGRAMME OF REFORMS. [Reuter's Service.] r. o Calcutta, April 16. 1 he Swarajist leader C. R. Das has been eli ted Majyor of Calcutta defeating the European Willson by 59 to 13. In a speech after the election Mr. Das denied the Corpcuation81 words
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Article175 1924-04-18 7 London, April 16. A wire from Paris says France has granted the republican Government of Greece de jure recognition. SUPPORTING THE EXPERTS. Paris, April 16. A note handed to the reparations com ■WOO says the German Government considers the experts' reports offer a practical basis for a175 words
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Article56 1924-04-18 7 (By Courtesy of the Xar.yo XichiXichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, Apr. 16. Britain has accepted the Japanese proposal that the Antrlo-Japanese Tariff Convention which has hitherto existed should be annulled. Baron Iwasaki, head of the Mitsubishi, has placed his garden in Fukugawa Ward, Tokio, at the disposal of the Prefecture56 words
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Article157 1924-04-18 7 The following Holiday arrangements have been made: Po-t Office. The G.P.O- and sub-offices close all day Friday, and at noon on Saturday and Monday. The Savings Bank and Money Order Branch will be closed altogether. The Telegraph Office opens from 8 to 10 a.m. and 4 to 5157 words
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Article235 1924-04-18 7 Mr. W. Heughan pays his visit to Singapore in the course of a long world tour arranged under the auspices of the Burns Federation, on April 24th. and gives in all three concerts at the Theatre. One of the noted bass singers of the present235 words
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Article119 1924-04-18 7 The idea behind the Central Control Board's recommendation of a draught of milk as the first drink when the rest of the series is* to be alcoholic is not new. It has been kr.own and practised in Continental countries for a long time, with the difference that, instead119 words
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Article106 1924-04-18 7 REPARATIONS AND SECURITY. To the Editor, Sir> A writer, in the Spectator of March 15th., puts a very pertinent question— The League of Nations has just elaborated its scheme of a Treaty of Mutual Guarantee Why could not the British Government,' while refusing to promise to106 words
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Article619 1924-04-18 7 Rubber Fraud Charge. When the case against Ng Hua, thp Chinese rubber estate owner, who is charged with having made a false declaration and thus imported a quantity of rubber m excess of that for which he obtained a perm:t, was called up in the District Cou»t619 words
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Article258 1924-04-18 7 An Exciting Tug-of-War. Batticaloa, Apr'l 8. Yesterday a man was brought to Batti- caloa for medical treatment, having been badly mauled by a crocodile. A similar' incident took place a week ago, when a I young girl narrowly escaped death «:t Karaiyakantive. A party of friends258 words
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Advertisement91 1924-04-18 7 Robinson Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Singapore.) For May Race Meeting J|tjl| The latest //Ay\ Jk ttdt^ fitirl -i Ul ti* Ok, LtOllUOn. 4m£t^ Now being Shown. I ■L/^^gf The Food DONT RISK YOUR BABY'S HEALTH By using doubtful Baby Foods LACTOGEN IS PREPARED AND GUARANTEED NESTLES fcstle Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk91 words
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Advertisement698 1924-04-18 8 STEAMER SAILINGS BLUE FUNNEL LINE Regular Services 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 Bills of Lading for all Overland Point*. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Due Singapore. GLAUCUS Lot698 words
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Advertisement512 1924-04-18 8 STEAMER SAILINGS "ELLERMAN" LINE. ELLERMAN AND BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO- LTD. (Incorporated in Englarxl). PASSENGER SERVICE. Steamer. Due Singapore. HOMEWARDS. ♦s.s. CITY OF CAIRO Marseilles— London Apr. 22 PASSAGE RATES. ♦A Class Steamers Ist Class £86. 2nd Class £56. Deck £22. fB Class Steamers £78. £50. £22. Cargo Steamers £56. FREIGHT512 words
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Advertisement525 1924-04-18 8 STEAMER SAILINGS P. O. J BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated in England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. o 1 PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION (<j LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government). OUTWARDS FROM LONDON. MHEWAIDS, For China and Japan. For Marseilles, Londcn aid525 words
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Advertisement584 1924-04-18 9 STEAMER SAILINGS lU y (MEAN STEAM SKIP COMPANY. LIMITED. V CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION Co., Ltd. AND HIEKMAN BUCKNALI, STEAM SHIP Co., Ltd. (AMERICAN MANCHURIAN LINE.) (Incorporated in England). N1 ggtVlCB TO IHKSTON AND NEW YORK Via SUEZ OR PANAMA. FROM NEW YORK. vi Due Spore. Route For Apr. 19584 words
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Advertisement545 1924-04-18 9 fTI/^rtBMaBBB *-»**^*-i J^tfURL FAST PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE From Singapore and Penan* to Boston and New York via Port Said, Alexandra, Naples, Genoa and Marseilles. ss. PRESIDENT JARFIELD Aprls s.s. PRESIDENT POLK May 7 i PT s.s. PRESIDENT MONROE May 21 JJ^ ol s.s. PRESIDENT HARRISON June 4 T y545 words
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Advertisement756 1924-04-18 9 SAILINGS STRUTHERS AND BARRY. Operating U. S. Government Ships. SINGAPORE TO LOS ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO. U.S.S.B. WEST PROSPECT to dtehu., and load Apr 25 U.S.S.B. WEST FARALON to d^har^e and load May 15 U.S.S.B. WEST MONTOP to dischar E e and load luneI une and »übs«,uent!y steamers approximately 30756 words
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Article795 1924-04-18 10 In the House of Commons or, March 11 the following discussion took place. Lieut.-Contmander Kenworthy asked the President of the Board of Trade whether his attention, has been called to the fact that the following vessels sailing from Hull to the East have carried coolie crews from February,795 words
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Article149 1924-04-18 10 Mr. Ammon, in a written reply to Lieu-tenant-Commander Kenworthy.* says: "Ou r latest large warships can be docked in two existing docks in British territory outside the Untod Kingdom— namely, one at Quebec and the other at St. John N B Two other suitable docks are in course oi' construction149 words
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Article68 1924-04-18 10 The building and endowment of an Inst.tute for Seamen which is also to be a memorial to men of the British Mercantile Mar ne who gave their lives in the war was resolved upon at the annual meetin- <>* the Missions to Seamen in Shanghaiheld on April Ist in the68 words
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Article39 1924-04-18 10 The steamer Nairung from Rangoon on Wednesday brought a cargo of r ce. The P. and O. "Nagpore' has left Colombo, and is expected to ttffttf at this port at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, the 22nd instant.39 words
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Advertisement337 1924-04-18 10 DLeqraK THE WATERPROOF, ACIDPROOF AND SPIRITPROOF VARNISH. UNSURPASSED FOR FINISHING FLOORS, FURNITURE AND ALL WOODWORK. Supplied in Gloss, Flat and Colours. STANDS ALL TESTS. Used in New General Hospital, New Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, New Sailors* Home, Union Insurance of Canton Building, etc. Made by KEYSTONE VARNISH C j., LTD.,337 words
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Advertisement330 1924-04-18 10 BLACK AND WHITE SCOTCH WHISKY. OBTAINABLE IN ALL HOTELS, CLUBS AND BARS. CK FROM THE SOLE AGENTS The Borneo Company ltd. (Incorporated in England). SINGAPORE— IPOH— PENANG STEAMER SAILINGS. STEAMER SAILING I INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England.) Direct Services to Japan via Hongkong and Singapore and to330 words
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Advertisement263 1924-04-18 10 LLOYD TRIESTINO S.N, Co (IneorpoiaKd in Italy.) HOMEWARD SAILINGS. For Penang, Brinilisi, Venice and Tr.est* via ports U-ikinp- eargo or through Bills of Ladinp for Fiunie, the Levant and Black Sea Ports, also to all ports on the W.jt Coast of Italy. ]> ue t0 j) Uf l0 Arrive. M263 words
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Miscellaneous699 1924-04-18 10 MAIL TABLE. SATURDAY. Karimon Fook Mow 9 a.m. Cucob and Pontian Hang Chiap 9 a.m. Cucob and Pontian Edina 9 a.m. Cucob and Benuit Mersing 9 a.m Penang, Sabang and Medan Atjeh 11 a.m. Batavia, Cher.bon, Samarang and Sourabaya Maetstfycker 11 a.m. Bangkok Katong 11 a.m. Bangkok Valaya 11 a.m.699 words
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Article527 1924-04-18 11 I KASER CO., EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS. THURSDAY. APRIL 17th. MINING. oi thr r s e r-Vr n b rac H e J 3 »how the luue vam fc marked C c* °S ars uulesa otherwise Hitam Tin ($> 1.40 1.50 j K. Kamuntings (i'l) 475. 48s.527 words
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Article56 1924-04-18 11 P u Apnl 17 Bank 4 m.s. Bank demand |4 3 3^ Private credits 3 m.s. 214 i'r New York, demand R n. Credits 90 days Hongkong, demand 0 po Prem Yokohamia, demand j.^.j Java, demand 140u~ Bangkok, demand 793? Sovereign, Bank Buying gs^ Bank of Enyland Rate 456 words
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Article179 1924-04-18 11 April, 17. Pepper v hite ym Pepper Black Flake Tapioca 13 00 Prarl Sago Small 9 25 S° Pra 10.70 Copra Sundried 10 .90 Opium, Benares unt. 4 f ooo Rice, Rangoon white 276.00 Rice Siam No. 1 for export 80^00 Rice, Siara No. 2 for export 310.00 Rice,179 words
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Article41 1924-04-18 11 C. OF C. RUBBER ASSOCIATION. Singapore, April 17, 12 noon. Singapore Standard Pale Crepe. Spot 41 »a. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Spot 40% 41; May-June 41% 42; July-Sept. 42Va 42%; Oct.-Dec. 43*4 44. London Quotation Sheet Is. O^d. Market Quiet.41 words
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Article83 1924-04-18 11 Messrs Guthrie and Co., Kuala Lumpur, the agents of Kombok, are in receipt of a telegram from the Secretaries advising that in rejbect of the financial year ended 31st Dec^fifTOr the directors have decided, subjectyfo audit and usual adjustments, to recommend the payment of a final dividend of83 words
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Article176 1924-04-18 11 Shippers (to India) of manufactured foods, both home and Australian, do not seem to have sufficiently investigated the tastes of Eastern nations. In sending foods suited to invalids and infants and in selection of biscuits British manufacturers appear to assume that the taste of Indians176 words
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Article133 1924-04-18 11 MACPHAIL CO. LTD'S REPORT. Hubber.-London ifo^T^^ 1!!;Rubbery—Alknbys 1 l.u. Brogas 52'. •"■Vs. Craig,eleas 42H 47 U Malik", I'indas 1.06 1.15. Mentakabs 17 19. NtuScrendahs 1.92',. 1.^7',. Pantais 46 50 Tamba:ai:s 50 55. Te;uk Abbou 150 4 7". unted Malaccas 1.05 142%. Mining. —Asam KumLangs 42s 44s Batanj? Padangs 45 :>O.133 words
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Article154 1924-04-18 11 Singapore April 17. 1 >Jl n> £248 lOs U P t > s 226 tons at 123%. Kubber. Is oVsd. Down Vkd. Rubbers. Ayer Kunings 40 50, Ayer Panas 4.^0 5 cum., Bassetts 85 J)0 ex Bukit KatUs 50 66, Indragiris 3.50 3-80. Hay tors 4.50154 words
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Article132 1924-04-18 11 ROSE MACPHAIL COS REPORT. (L. R. Macl hail.) m Singapore, April 17. Rubber. Is. O^d. 40%. Tiiu-^248 10s. 123%. 225 tons sold. Tin. Mambaus S3 h'6, Kampong Kamuntmgs 45s 465, Ulu Piahs 1.72 V- 1.77% ex Petalings 1.25 1.30, Idris Hydraulics" 19s! yd. 20s. 3d. cum, Papaivs 10 12, Taiping*132 words
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Article120 1924-04-18 11 April 17. to/lowing- a dull and nnintei«ettnf week with little business passing the local Market doses stagnant on the eve of the EasteHolidays. Values held nominally steady most of the week hut fell on Auction day manly owing to a poor demand and some pie- sure to sell.120 words
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Article198 1924-04-18 11 g Singapore April 17. Rubber. A generally Ottiet tone has characterised the market during the past week and business in Awarded Sheet has been done between 41 and 42 V4. There was very little demand in yesterday's local auction, except for good quality Crepes. Awarded Sheet was withdrawn,198 words
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Article30 1924-04-18 11 Mr.V.H. Finney - Mr. V. H. Finney The time ha? come when the employer whose mind is fixed solely on profits has to disappear unless our irdustry is to sink into oblivion. M.P.M.P. - 30 words
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Advertisement311 1924-04-18 11 If (> over $."),(»«0,000. THE GREAT ,tth\(TlVE PLANS OF ASSURANCE mpaniea Act i AGENTS WANTED District Manager Secretary Managing 1 1 K CHESTER C KN X "08ACE W. RAPER. A R OBINS ON, P LA. otBANCE. ■~tj77T\Fk assurance Ltd. H 1^24. i'2.->.000,000. I- 1 rY MOTOR CAR AND LIFT. ihort311 words
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Advertisement387 1924-04-18 11 BANKING. HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hongkong) Head Office: Hongkong. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and fully paid up $20,000,000 Reserve Fur.d:— Sterling 4,500,000 r Silver $25,500,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000 00 COURT OF DIRECTORS. D. G. M. Bernard, Esq., Chairman. W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Deputy Chairman. A. H387 words
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Advertisement482 1924-04-18 11 BANKING, CHARTERED BANK Or INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA Incorporated in England by Royal Charter Paid up Capital in 800,000 Retne 3 F unw aCh «.WO,OOO Reserve Liability of *>*00,000 <J8 Bishopsgate, London, E.C Agencies and Branches Alor Star lloilo Saigon Amntsar Ipol: S«£»ng Bangkok Kiraohi ScramES Bombay Kobe Singapore Calcutta482 words
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Advertisement154 1924-04-18 11 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter A. D. 1720). I FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds I Singapore Representatives— Messrs. BARLOW Co. Messrs. WEARE Co., Ltd. Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER Co., Ltd. Branch Office 64, The Arcade, CoUyer Quay. A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager. *BF STANDARD154 words
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Article1035 1924-04-18 12 ALLEGED WRONGFUL DISMISSAL. Ar. Italian motor engineer and electrician, Ferdinando Borzani, engaged in Milan by Messrs Ambrosoli Stopper i, for employ- j ment in Singapore, is plaintiff in the action which commenced in the Supreme Court before the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, yesterday, in which1,035 words
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Article394 1924-04-18 12 LYALL AND EVATTS WEEKLY REPORT. Singapore, Apr. 16. General: The market continues quiet. Tin ar.d Rubber have lost £15 ss. and *Ad. lespectively during the week, and under these conditions a revival of interest could not be looked for. Tin share prices are mostly unchanged, but Rubbers394 words
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Article505 1924-04-18 12 FRASER' S WEEKLY REPORT. EKagapore, April 16. The pn\e of Tin still continues erratic lut quotations for most of the Mining shares show little alteration and on the whole the market has been a quiet one throughout the week. Rubber remains unlanged and the shares neglected. There has been a505 words
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Article173 1924-04-18 12 Work yesterday morning was confined to the inner tracks, presumably owing to the rain of the day before In consequence there was nothing of special interest to note, the majority of the horses working being sent for good pace exercise some finishing with a run up the straight.173 words
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Article45 1924-04-18 12 The Royal Sussex Regiment W sending a polo team over to the Swimming Club on Sunday morning to meet the Club side.j A team race between the Regiment and the I Club will also take placeThere will also be a Club team race.45 words
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Article27 1924-04-18 12 The S. F. A. Presidents. Mr. W .C. Hill has been elected President of the Singapore Football Association, and Mr. J. Newman has been elected vice-Presi-dent.27 words
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Article55 1924-04-18 12 Singapore Side Against Selangor. The following will represent Singapore against Skelangor on the Padang to-morrow at 11.30 a.m. aid on Monday: R. L. L. BraddeU (captain), Clarke, F. R. Craig, E. H. Jacobs, P. X. Knight, R. G. Mallinson, 6. F. Murphy, E. J. Riches, C. C. Simpson, Major55 words
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Article33 1924-04-18 12 [Beater's Sen-ice.] New York, April 16. In the chess tournament in the adjourned garnet Bogoljutxrw defeated Jancwski in twentieth round and Janowski and Edwa .1 La-kei drew in the twentyfirst.33 words
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Article606 1924-04-18 12 The League Tables. Hoddersfield's Strong Position. April 5. Division I. Goals. P. W. L. D. for airt. Pts. Sunderland 87 21 8 s 06 44 50 huddersffeld 34 21 7 6 51 86 48 Bolton W. 89 .7 8 14 C4 80 48 Cardiff C. 36 IS 7606 words
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Article21 1924-04-18 12 Ortei for week ending April 27th. Tuesday.-Sijfii.llir.sr Class 5.15 p.m. Thursday.-Band Practice 5.15 pm FRANK C. SAND, Commissioner.21 words
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Article153 1924-04-18 12 The Amateur Championship. London, April 9. The following were the results in the Alexandra Palace amateur boxing championship: Finals, light-heavies, Mitchell, the holder, outpointed Lieutenant Courts, of the Army. Fly-weights: D. Warwick, the holder, outpointed J. McKenzie, of the United Scottish. Heavies: A. J. Clifton, of the Police, beatEx - 153 words
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Article424 1924-04-18 12 Personalty of American Woman Champion. The wonderful performances in 1923 of Miss Helen Wills, the woman lawn tennis champion of America, when she defeated both Miss Mckane and Mrs. Mallory, have j awakened interest in the forthcoming: chami pionships at Wimbledon, where she will make her first appearance424 words
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Article44 1924-04-18 12 YESTERDAY'S PLAY. Profession Pairs. Brokers: Treadgrold and Paterson beat Telegraph: LaCloche and W. H. Smith, 6—4, 6—l. Civil Service: Whitley and Sedwick beat Army: Lt. Col. Thompson and Major Harrison, 7—5, 3—6, 6—3. Newcomers, (Final). Wilson beat Mallinson, 4—6, 6—2, 6—2.44 words
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Article129 1924-04-18 12 S. R. C. TENNIS. YESTERDAY'S PLAY. Championship (Pairs). W. A. Balhetchet and V. H. Norris beat L. Gammell and E. Oliveiro, 6—o, 6—2. Championsh'p. C. A. R. Bateman beat F. J. Rappa, 7—5 o —l. Single Handicap A. H. G. Stack owe 15.2. beat E W de Cruz, owe ir>.2.129 words
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Advertisement298 1924-04-18 12 "HIS MASTER'S VOICE^ is a name of international renown; it fa an of world significance. Wherever music is |q. there you will find 4< H. M. V" Gramophones and records. ASK FOR LISTS TODAY. S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Hongkong.) RAFFLES PLACE. Its world-wide popularity is due to its\V298 words
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