The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 21 May 1924
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Title Section16 1924-05-21 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. in CENTS. SINGAPORE, S.S., WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 1924 NO. 11,19916 words
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Article233 1924-05-21 1 The Russians havt got a bee in their bonnet regarding the Japanese Military mission in Europe I'age 9. Unpleasant imputations regarding thc good faith of the Soviet delegation in England have been made in Parliament Page U. 'I ile Soldi, r's Ilonus Bill has betn made law233 words
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Article1152 1924-05-21 1 An occasional reader of this column, whose mind was lately exercised about tho difficulty of keeping lawns smooth before the introduction of lawn-mowers, has suggested that I should bring together descriptions of some of the "wet bird-haunted English lawns'' that Me to be found in the w>.rld1,152 words
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Advertisement239 1924-05-21 1 fcV .ww^wrvwwwwyvww .LDING !SROS., Ltd. J AIM. etjuipni.-U ll ,-TVS Telegrams^ prince St. Tennis «J v w I WEEKLY PROGRAMME. KSIIICS IlOlCl MONDAY -Ta Dansant. n x TUESDAY.— Dinner Danee. Telephone 2920. (10 Lines). WEDNESDAY— Orchestral Concert. »n la the Ei^ THURSDAY.-Guest Night— 12 P"' f^ DanCe Dinner anvl Dance.239 words
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Advertisement133 1924-05-21 1 Kurlo' Soap Wafers. Absolutely pure and free from any deleterious ingredients. Unsurpassed for washing woollens, laces, silks etc. "Kurlo" will not injure or harden the most delicate fabric. solution. Cv& V_J Manufactured by: WILLIAM GOSSAGE SONS LIMITED. IWidnes, England. Singapore Depot:— S5. Robinson Road. f UNDERWOOD jj TYPEWRITERS. THE MACHINE133 words
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Advertisement179 1924-05-21 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Give the Bally shots a trial Page 3. Postum is betttr than coffee Pftft tt. W 'earne's for Champion plugs Page 14. Trv Buchanan s two good whiskies Page 12. Uniteers sell the effective Phill ps hunps Pi.ge 4. Anirio-Siam Corpn: are agents for (llaxo Page 3. Caldbeck179 words
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Advertisement24 1924-05-21 1 .•V.ViW.VA'.V.V.V.V.VAV.WAV,.; A. G. SPALDING EROS., Ltd. j: FOR TENNIS EQUIPMENT C onsult J Telephone QUEEN'S TelegraaM 5 •J 1634 8, Prince St. Tennis /VAVAVtVAVAVAViVAViVAWi,*24 words
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Miscellaneous116 1924-05-21 1 THE WEEK. Hijrh Water, 0.21 p.m. 11.41) p.m. Football: S.R.C. vs Sussex, S.R.C Hi^rh Water, 1.5 p.m. St. Andrew's Medical Mission at home, 4.30 p.m. Lodge Eastern Gate, 6 p.m. Friday, 23rd. Hiph Water, 0.31 a.m. 1.54 p.m. P. and O. outward mail due. Dutch homeward mail closes*. P. and116 words
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Article177 1924-05-21 2 Representative collect'ions of weapons and silver, and of some zoological specimens, were sent to the British Empire Exhibition. A great part of the Director's time dur.ng the latter half of the year was occupied in making preliminary arrangements with regard to the Arts and Crafts Division of177 words
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Article195 1924-05-21 2 Further details are to hand says the T.0.M.. of the Chernov motor accident wh ch occurred on Friday morning on the Chemor Road and resulted in the death of Jaffar bin Abdul 1 n. Malay Penghulu of Chemor District, and serious injury to the driver of the195 words
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Article301 1924-05-21 2 A diplomatic correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph" says a curious echo of the Imperial Conference and Singapore controversy, with a distinct bearing upon those Franco-Japanese gropings towards a special entente to which reference was recently made in these columns, reaches him from Tokyo by a circuitous route. At the time301 words
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Advertisement311 1924-05-21 2 AVOID PRICKLY HEAT BY USING "AGNESIA" ANTISEPTIC DUSTING POWDER. MANUFACTURED ONLY BY MEDICAL HALL LTD. 23 Battery Road. SINGAPORE. THE HAPPY VALLEY. NIGHTLY ATTRACTIONS. Wayantr Pek Joe (Sah Sai Toh) The Royal Carnival Shows. INDIAN CONJURER. CANTONESE WAYANG KRONCHONG-AN KONGGENG DANCING ON THE SHIP. m\ V.V.V. V.V-V_V_V_V_V.V.\V.W Flowershop z ij311 words
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Advertisement389 1924-05-21 2 t.i. 826. Victoria Theatre Tei 826 FAREWELL RETURN VISIT FOR ONE WEEK ONLY. C*-mmfftdllg Saturday, May 24th at 9.30 p.m. R. B. SALISBURY in Conjunction with THEATRICAL ENTERPRISES. Present R. B. Salisbury's Company "THE QUAINTS" In rhe Following Fn «esres Saturdav and Monday, May 24th and 26th at Ml p.m.389 words
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Advertisement275 1924-05-21 2 Alhambra From Sunday, 18th May, to Friday, 23rd Mav i i i 1 In the Second Show at 9 p.m. Sharp TOPICAL BUDGET British Screen News. "UNDERIwb JAGS" 1 Reel Pathe Comedy. B. P. SCHULBERG PRESENTS BARBARA La M \KR BULTER. RICHARD TUCKER and BETTY FRANCISCO I "POOR MEN'S WIVES"275 words
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Article608 1924-05-21 3 <By a Philatelist.) Stamp collectinK has been becomirg more and more popular fo r the past few year?. But there is a wcild of difference between thc coll.cticn of the small, I ;.t ardent, fvhooiooy and tha great collection.: which have been accumulated by such enlhiu- lasts as608 words
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Article372 1924-05-21 3 Journalistic Ventures in East Africa. Although newspapers in Swah.li and other East African languages have been published for some years past, they have until very recently been issued under the lesponsibility of officials, missionaries, and other Europeans. In the last couple of years, however, several papers written,372 words
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Advertisement449 1924-05-21 3 NJ Mr, 5 W i-vi.- "I -r-!f I V 1| derived |ini bcmii (roa ftjA I-y C_*_. du— _t ihe mo-fht metat. */W H.byw.ib.r.. aadw.t MC ilvtTl im petf.et hraltk." j__ You can nurse Baby I p yourself j H if the greatest privilege ei motherhood ia to ba yours449 words
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Advertisement236 1924-05-21 3 WHITEAWAY'S mm m mmmm^^^^ mmmmmmmmmmm^ mmmmmmmmmmmmnmmmmmmmm^ m m*~mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm^ T o,i;_._ r» i r* Ladies Grey Suede Court Ladies Patent Court Shoe. Shoe L^,;,, B!axk g^ PRICE $26.50 Pair. pRICE $u 0 Strap Shoe 0 At* 11 PRICE $26.50. Ladies Black Patent Court a t.^ n U_^ V >, m Lad236 words
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Article2037 1924-05-21 4 BYRON'S SCOTTISH BLOOD. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Edinburgh, Apr. 23. That there was a baleful and consuming fire beneath the thick smoke of scandal that clouded a great part of Byron's career is a matter not only of safe conjecture but of sober fact. Like Burns, whom he2,037 words
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Advertisement923 1924-05-21 4 tvVODmWDSW/PlMtm-CVmAUSTimffl I \\WW%, THE WmW'-W CHILDREN'S JC><7 PROTECTOR \*w c fi rr n /A *'/MR HfcflMM_-__-_s_______M**^"*--^^^-- ,—,—B—B a%m *fm V ~mS -Y*.. Sf f\ v m W m. ff l____i fe Wp Taken each day I illness away 1 !jl During the pa-*t .2 sears Woodwards C.npe sR iW I923 words
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Advertisement267 1924-05-21 4 Broadcasting for Malay J "ON TO MALACCA" SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. A Popular Wireless Meeting <Under the auspices of the Malacca Chinese Cham! WILL BE HELD AT THE CHINESE MALACCA ON SATURDAY MAY 2tTH, AT &30 I'M WHEN AN ADDRESS WILL DE GIVEN M 1 Powell Robinson, Esq. (Managng Director of The267 words
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Article485 1924-05-21 5 Carleton Ashwell - Carleton Ashwell. Bj tantii ople the Sublime Porte is no capital of Turkey. For centuries of the Ottoman Empire, the m( only of its political life, but ial and intellectual life also, it •m discarded for queer, ill-built j the new capital, sprang intD ence primarily because485 words
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Article219 1924-05-21 5 An advertisement in the Singapore newspapers says the Straits Echo, invites offers [cr the purchase of jama* lying at the sita .1 the postponed or abandoned naval^ base It Scletar or in the godowns at Keppel j Harbour. It in.ludes cranes, pumps, toilers, presses, electric -motors, concrete219 words
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Article150 1924-05-21 5 The Budget estimate published indicates that the Finance M'nister expects a deficit on the coming year's Budget of £8,858,973, which will have to be raised by borrowing or otherwise. The deficit for the year just closed was £10,922,G84. The total receipts last yea** were fortyt two150 words
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Article562 1924-05-21 5 Some Curious Answers. "Coming in a jiffy!" we exclaim. "I'll be with ycu in a tick'"' (or "a brace of shakes"). The Swedes say "I'll be with you in an eye-blink" (ogonblick*. So do the Malays and the Javanese. "The hut was burned down in less562 words
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Article646 1924-05-21 5 A G A LIC I AN LEGEND. 1 In the last months of winter and during early spring the ii on-bound coast-lme of Galicia between the Minho's mouth an 1 Finisterra is lashed with westerly gales, I which batter the bastions of its g^ranitc j646 words
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Article485 1924-05-21 5 Successful Calcutta Experiment. Those experlenciac discomfort owing to the heat in Central ard Northern India will read with interest the possibilities of the "cold room" installed at the Tropical School of Medicine, Calcutta, where the temperature is maintained constantly at about 75 degrees. The principle485 words
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134 1924-05-21 5 BRITISH RUGBY TEAM FOR S. AFRICA. London, May 12. The foUow'ng is the completed British rugby team for South Africa. Cove Smith will be Captain: Englishmen: T. Holliday (Aspatria), A. Your.g (Camhi dge University), IL Whitley (Northern*. A. Blakiston (Liverpool), A. Voyce (Gloucester), A. Robson (Northern), R. Cove Smith (Old134 words
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Article149 1924-05-21 5 Great hopes were aroused at ita inception by the appointment of the F.M.S. Railway Beard, which would, t was expected, adopt thc attitude that the railways- exist for the travelling and the trading public, in contradistinction to the vk-w of the General Manager that the public existsStraits Echo - 149 words
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Advertisement94 1924-05-21 5 FRUIT SYRUPS I I _A*^V^'__i_i A —Pi _^_-_nI _-_fr S*' #^^WHI Prepared from pure fruit juice and cane sugar, these Syrups possess in the S:.!^_wßhß highest degree the characteristic aroma and flavour of ripe fruit. I *<%V *B^_F __f S'*^V{> Wfi[B Highly concentrated they are economical in use. f V94 words
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Article1976 1924-05-21 6 (By the Rt. Hon. Lord Darling.) Lawyers and doctors alike agree that crimes may be committed by those who are rightly called "insane." Some few persons do indeed vehemently proceed to contend that no sane man can ever give way to a criminal act and this because,1,976 words
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Article542 1924-05-21 6 A British chemist has been trying for years to find dry water; but he is at last convinced that no such thing exists. Stated a little more in accordance with chemical nomenclature, he has been seeking a com-j pound of oxygen and hydrogen, having the542 words
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Article353 1924-05-21 6 Replica In Australia. A replica of the famous Strassburg clock has been constituted by an Australian watchmaker, Mr. R. B. Smith of Sydney. In March, at the Sydney Technologic*! Museum, the Xew Sooth Wales Minister' for Education performed the cerenor.v of J Btariing it. The extreme delicacy353 words
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Advertisement571 1924-05-21 6 WOODS' GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE For Coughs, Colds and Internal Troubles Mental Ma > Inertia J_|w THE MOST PREVALENT /jfS^^^A OF MODERN COMPLAINTS Ji W) 1 What la the cause of /*S^_W ff US» mental Inertia P In the ____r Hi Iv^lfl m bulk of eases It Is weak 4p^ Wm571 words
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Advertisement137 1924-05-21 6 NOTICES. CREOSAI 11 P '^===fC<WRsA_ B= _J Small size o") Large size s <7 M) THE STANDARD HUl__, aOGNort^lW,,,,.,,,;^' ANGLO-FRE\n| V "nKt(; A Victoria Street VICTORIA OXY-AGETYLENE MOTOR CAR CYLINDERS, EARS CRANK CASES, etc. Work Guaranteed. Charges Moderate. 19, VICTORIA STREET. SINGAPORE. SWEE KIAT SHIPCHANDLERY CD, NO 12, CROSS STRET.137 words
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Article1583 1924-05-21 7 WINTER GAMES ENDING. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Apr. 22. Let me sum up the football. Hudders-| field and Cardiff now share the leading positions with 54 points each, although Cardiff remain on top because of a slightly superior goal average. Huddersfield, however, have played one match less1,583 words
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Article82 1924-05-21 7 A European iad, the 13-year old son ofl T r. A. W. E. Davidson of Kouukonir, is in nosviti;! frcm seveie injuries caused when his bicycle collided with a m tor-bus at the Junction of Salisbury and Hankon Ro ds recently. The hoy emerged from the bMcroad, und the driver82 words
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Advertisement450 1924-05-21 7 BUSINESS CARDS. m» l"|(, Assortnienl fli u RBNB UIXMA-IN P reel Importer LB Singapore. GOLD LEAF ILA. lU mmm:ki' REFBESHEB IN THE CUT. Of All Dealers -J P BOOKSBLLEK. \il. brings us the Latest 800l Papers. M pi I I \KIP CO.. High Street. IOTOGRAPHIC STORES Photographic 0 >v \a450 words
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Advertisement510 1924-05-21 7 ELECTRO-PLATING IN GOLD, SILVER AND NICKEL. (Gold-fillirg a speciality.) CHOP POH KONG CHYE, 62 South Bridge Road. Established 1897 Tel. No. 1772 SHIP-CHANDLERS AND GENERAL CONTRACTORS S. H. MOHAMED 13 &19 Rafflfs Quay— phone 1254 PHorO ENGRAVING. Z FINE ART AND COMMERCIAL. AU types of Blocks. STRAITS PHOTO ENGRAVING CO510 words
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Advertisement431 1924-05-21 7 NOTICES^ j I-\ THE SUPREME COUkl uh IH y. STRAITS SETTLEMENTS SET fLEMEN'i OP PINCATOKK, o Suit No. _48 of 1921. Between Seah Liang Seah Plaintiff anu Flora Msrshs.lL I m.w. lVf;nd: nt. To the above-named Defeaiaat Flora Marshall. TAKE NOTICE that thia ...ion >v:.s en th. ISth day of431 words
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Advertisement876 1924-05-21 7 TENDERS. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. T: rulers will b received at the Colonial _*creiary's Office, up to neon of the 28th May, 1924, for the following works: 1. Enclosing Ward No. lat Tun Tock Seng's Hospital with expanded melal; 2. General repairs, painting r.nd whkevashing to Orchard Road Polic- Station and -arracks;876 words
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Advertisement918 1924-05-21 7 AUCTION SALES. AUCTION SAL£ OF Ono 16-20 Wolseley Touring Car, S.< _f», large roomy body, detachable whi els, 1 spare with tyr>i; newly painted and overhauled. In first class running order. To bo held t Our Sale-rcom, Raffles Chamb. rs. Rallies Plata ON SATURDAV, 24th. MAV, AT 10.30 A.M. ESTATE918 words
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631 1924-05-21 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 1924. Ships Ours and Others. It is a relief to meet with a note of optimism in these dreary times and when an authority like Mr. Archibald Hurd tells the Institute of Naval Architects that the outlook for the twin industries of mercantile and631 words
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Article335 1924-05-21 8 The decision of the Bengal Legislative Council in rejecting 1 the grants for school inspection and medical services is having an effect which must go far to endanger the popularity of the members of the Council responsible for this action. Notice of discharge has already been given335 words
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Article203 1924-05-21 8 Receipt is acknowledged of No. 2 of the Java Times, a new English weekly paper published every Monday at Soerabaya. "Should Boxing be Encouraged?" will form the subject for a debate to be held at the Chinese Christian Association Hall. Frinsep Street, to-morrow at 8.15 p.m. All interested are welcome.203 words
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Article861 1924-05-21 8 MONEY VOTED TO R. G. A. (From Our Own Correspondent). ■Kuala Lumpur, May 20. The meeting of the Federal Council was leld this morning, the Chief Secretary, tho ionT>le Mr. W. G. Maxwell, presiding in j ;he absence of the High Commissioner, j j Sir Laurence Guillemard. 1861 words
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Article192 1924-05-21 8 [Renter*- Sen i Bkaafksi, v,. m Do sy has arrived her,-. Shanirhai. Doisy when landm* th j lid travelling at a las hisiker and Mashed th,. tail end fuselage. I Mux M.rai,,. j.,., IM Jne American vurlri-fl'er* SSV« If, No« Urk m, IkV a m w I ,1,192 words
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Article497 1924-05-21 8 What Truth Bays. The latest judgment of th. H Loida in the interminal Durf Development I end thi of Kelantan affirm right ai lon lal Office I•• we sher par; •>• 1 1 it is reall) srhat it though Liveir lordship. er< perhaps superfluous i ssj forTruth - 497 words
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Advertisement138 1924-05-21 8 I AFTER THE RACES 1 1 "THE C ONNOISSEUR C OMES TO C ALDBECKS FOR GOOD WINES to celebrate his wins, I to console him for his losses. S~ irets, Graves Sauternes, BOTTLED IN SINGAPORE, INSURING PERFECT CONDITION. eck Macgregor Company, Limited. (Incorporated in Shanghai). 228. 45, Robinson Road. j138 words
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Advertisement71 1924-05-21 8 BERNA SWISS CONDENSED MILK, f I: Is Switzerland's best, and s_ the 5 I u II u best of all. I DUPIRE BROS. I P Sole Agents p S.S. and F.M.S. I H_mn^xyngtgtn_iHagtniTnnnn:i;T\unt-TnvT f t b O THE NAME IS ON '^f THE PENCIL. k Stockists W I JOHN LITTLE71 words
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Article79 1924-05-21 9 EKI SSIAN FAITH. pOCgmCIMMLWA-IWI, i:euter*> Service. J London. May 19. against reflecting af friendly int Commons, when, Mhed the Preasiee whered that no was being carried aa now in Dmrnhl replied that the Soviet cre hcreon a friendly nussion, the enntrary I ii t" I— tain from action79 words
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Article274 1924-05-21 9 mawwat, May 19. I»r topple •Mat tke United passed a bill relieving i ml of thf Baser procoo ds for the China. Hf asked ei aroald now proeeed whioh hf had already i' owes. Id regretted that in eieffr tare of business, st m possible te fix274 words
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Article122 1924-05-21 9 •;>■ of the Nanyo NichiNichi Shimbun.) Tokio, Mar 19. rafore will sail from Shanghai mt llsl nst ,lin^^,,l that the Franco-Japanese tariff revision for Japaneee I '"tuh Indo-China ports, have factory results in general. jUI Canton on Sunday after- N. flight for Shanghai Tl *J HI world-fliers left122 words
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Article25 1924-05-21 9 tmjmtxsa?* T* the Ma, *y ,rl <Kath at Ampang and J* being made to d n Sunda >'- Mr. Hussey. **M i S SUCC^^ in killing25 words
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Article184 1924-05-21 9 A RUSSIAN RUMOUR. THE MISSIONS FUNCTION. Reuter's Service. London, May 19. Reuter learns that there is no truth in the report from Bukharest that any negotiations are proceeding between Japan and Rumania for the purpose of military co-operation against Russia. It is pointed out that the Japanese184 words
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Article125 1924-05-21 9 Washington. May 19. The Senate has passed the Soldiers' Bonus Bill over the President's veto and the measure is now law. A LONG CRUISER CRUISE. Washington, May 19. The Uaited States* light cruiser Trenton is sailing a 25.000 mile test cruise round Africa with the object of125 words
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Article343 1924-05-21 9 Coroner's Inquests. The sequels to two fatal ace dents were heard in the Coroner s Court yesterday morning. At the conclusion of the inquest touching the death of a Chinese boy who was run down by a motor bus No. 3617. driven by a Chinese, at the junction343 words
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Article165 1924-05-21 9 From the Netherlands Trading Society we have received a beautifully producebook giving a brief history of the Society, 1824-1924, issued in commemoration of the centenary of its foundation. This volume, which is printed on art paper, handsomely bound and profusely illustrated, tiaces the history of the165 words
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Article48 1924-05-21 9 We learn from a Canton contemporary that by the sale of temples and a large number of schools which were purchased by "street organisations," the Canton authorities have been able in the last twelve months to turn over about $6,000,000 to the war chest of the Generalissimo's Headquarters.48 words
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Article1364 1924-05-21 9 DIRECTORS ALLEGED FRAUDULENT PREFERENCE. An action brought by Cheng Soon and Wilson, Limited, against Wee Cheng Soon, one of the two directors of the firm, claiming repayment of the sum of $23,000 alleged to have been paid to defendant as fraudulent preference on February 5, 1923, commenced1,364 words
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Article214 1924-05-21 9 A chess match played by correspondence between members of the London and New York Bars has ended. The first move was made four years ago. Two "consultation" games were played that is, several players consulted as to the moves to be made on each214 words
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Article160 1924-05-21 9 Red. black, and yellow these are the predominant colours in the Malayan Court. It only needs the sparkle of a summer day to reproduce the sunny atmosphere oi the country it represents. Here, again, the spirit of the East has been caught most admirably. Picturesque Malays in their160 words
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Article146 1924-05-21 9 After a long interval, flooding was experienced in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday evening as a result of oie heavy rainstorm which began about 3 p.m. and continued till late at night. The police alarm was given three times, warning residents of the possibility of a flood.146 words
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Article23 1924-05-21 9 The Ceylon Government has definitely decided to introduce motor-vans for the collection of mails at the sub-offices and pillar-boxes as from October lst.23 words
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Advertisement288 1924-05-21 9 |j The Supremacy of ui j m "His Master's Voice" jSi) Gramophone |f *T jl is Universally Acknowledged j li Years of unceasing labour and scientific \M „'l L t] ||j experiment have enabled "HIS MASTER'S '.I VOICE" to maintain an undisputed suprem- R |p aey in the world of288 words
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Advertisement687 1924-05-21 10 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 TORK. Taking cargo on through Billa of Lading for all Overlend Point*. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Doe Singapore. PATROCLL'S Marseilles,687 words
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Advertisement552 1924-05-21 10 STEAMER SAILINGS ■■■__BB___B__BBB__BB___B__e_Bß___Bß_n______»__Wi___Bß_^^ mm mm mmMM^^^^ M MMM^^MM^ I T-IXERMAN" LINE. ELLERMAN AND BUCKNALL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England). PASSENGER SERVICE. PASSAGE RATES. •A Class Steamers lst Class £86. 2nd Class £56. Deck £22. fB Class- Steamers £78. £50. £22. Cargo Steamers £56. FREIGHT SERVICE. s.s. KOSMO Havre, London,552 words
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Advertisement451 1924-05-21 10 STEAMER SAILINGS I P. O. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE*. (Incorporated in England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. o PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION u_ LONDON AND FAfc EAST MAIL SERVICE. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Govornment), OUTWARDS FROM LONDON. HOMEWARDS. For China and Japan. Fcr Marseilles, London ard tsAam451 words
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Article1181 1924-05-21 11 tXmmU he a geographifl )l(t i,. of the countries they Xbey appear to believe tmerica is South America, and Mked in what pail of the 1 British Honduras is situated. Long rtre d to ma that these republics interesting than they .night look e an d now that1,181 words
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Article477 1924-05-21 11 Trouble with "Lenin Recruits." Riga, April 1. The "combing out" process in the Russan Communist Party is now in full swing, and is causing considerable nervousness among the rank and file, especially among those who showed sympathy with fie Opposition «i the recent parte iqaaoblro. With a477 words
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Article1146 1924-05-21 11 HEADACHE CURED BY COMBUSTION. Dangerous Pantaloons. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Parie, Apr. 20. The ex-Crown Prince of Germany, if scarcely as versatile as the restless exKaiser, at least rings the changes on commercial inventions. For since his return to Germany he has launched out as an1,146 words
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Article161 1924-05-21 11 An Appalling Record. To the Editor of the Morning Post. Sir, As the memories of English people are apt to be short, may I be permitted to recall the number of "executions" that the Soviet Government of Russia had performed upon its subjects two years ago? I have161 words
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Article33 1924-05-21 11 Sir John Simon - If we drop calculations of immediate party advantage and bend our energies to the common task we shall accomplish by comradeship what could never be secured by snapping and snarling.- Sir John Simon.33 words
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Advertisement226 1924-05-21 11 Here is the Improved <Ow^t Gillette V\ «F W Safety Razor M W^|f^l THREE million men recom- f .o^wBffly\ —J**^^ Vl mend the New Improved J^^ Vl# Giiiette. Ask any of them why. i[ 7/ g '^1? You'll learn that this razor gives i? rfmm*Z&W a comfort and a s/>__'_/226 words
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Article160 1924-05-21 12 The British steamer Garada from Newcastle on Monday, brought a cargo of coal The Sri Muar which arrived from Singkep on the 19th. inst, brought a cargo of tin ore. The steamer Awra from the China Ports, arrived with a cargo of live stock on Monday morning. The160 words
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Article1015 1924-05-21 12 GHASTLY EXPLOSION EFFECTS. Adelaide, April 27. The City of Singapore, 6,.">67 tons, owned by EUerman and Bucknall, which was berthed at' the No. 2 quay, Birkenhead, Port Adelaide, with 700 tons of undischarged petrol and other oils from New York, caught fire at 8 o'clock onAust Ex - 1,015 words
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Advertisement377 1924-05-21 12 fl^l_-__^ Chamberlain's m Colic and Diarrhoea 1,1 £*jjjPv^ Remedy y 1 1 cut cwi mm+m. V ure_ m-m 1 CMJkM 9 cot-tc. N*J •n_^_?__c PAINS IN THE STOMACH, tj fsanusn mmmms \i mmSSmmsm DIARRHOEA, DYSENTERY, Ii •looov rui*. |i| COLIC AND BOWEL I|ir tsr ail trs romsrs m COMPLAINT. 1377 words
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Advertisement289 1924-05-21 12 BUCHANAN'S "BLACK WHITE" "ROYAL HOUSEHOLD" SCOTCH WHISKIES To maintain a high standard of quality, Stoch are essential. The largest stocks of Scotcli Whisky m Scotland are held by James Buchanan Co., Ltd. and their subsidiary companies. The continued superior E excellence of their brands is thereby guaranteed BUCHANAN Co.. Ltd289 words
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Advertisement276 1924-05-21 12 STEAMER SAILINGS. HUGO STINNES EST (Incorporated in Germany.) REGULAR MONTHLY FKEK.HT PASSENGER SERVICE OUTWARD HOUND HONGKONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAV HINDENBURG 12.250 tuns dm' tmam M EMIL KIRDORF 9.000 tons due June 5 SCHEER 12.2."»0 UM i due July 5 I HOMEWARD BOUND ANTWERP, ROTTERDAM AND BAMBURG. §ADOLF VON BAYER IjNI276 words
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Miscellaneous591 1924-05-21 12 TCNDAY. Cueob and Pontian Hang Chiap 9 a.m. Cueob and Pontian Edina 9 a.m. Cueob and Benuit Mersing 9 a.m. Kar.mon Soon Lee 9 a.m. Tongkal, Moeara-Saba and Djambi Brouwer 9 a.m. Kemaman, Kuala Dungun and Trengganu Hong Ho 10 a.m Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan Holstein 10 a.m. Port Swettenham591 words
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Advertisement626 1924-05-21 13 STEAMER SAILINGS r mm E OCEAN STEAM SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED. thf CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION Co^ Ltd. AND ELLERMAN BUCKNALL STEAM SHIP Co., LU. (AMERICAN MANCHURIAN LINE.) (Incorporated in Er_gland). ■NT SERVICE TO BOSTON AND NEW YORK Via SUEZ OR PANAMA. J FROM NEW YORK. n Due Spore. Route For626 words
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Advertisement529 1924-05-21 13 STEAMER SAILINGS mkX W **-<round thm World" t! FAST PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE From Singapore and Penan? to Boston and New York via Port Said, Alexandra, Naples, Genoa and Marseilles. Arrives. Sails. s.s. PRESIDENT MONROE In port May 23 s.s. PRESIDENT HARRISON June 4 June 6 s.s. PRESIDENT VAN BUREN529 words
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Advertisement785 1924-05-21 13 STEAMER SAILINGS STRJJTHERS AND BARRY. Operating U. S. Government Ships. SINGAPORE TO LOS ANGELES AND* SAN FRANCISCO. U.S.S.B. WEST MONTOP to discharge and load June A STEAMER to discharge and load July and sulrequently steamers approximately 30 days tpart. Taking cargo to all Overland Points in United States and Canada.785 words
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Article974 1924-05-21 14 Capt. R. L. Reiss - Capt. R. L. Reiss. Sir Guy Fleetwood Wilson, who was ;onic years ago a Member of Council in India, had an uncle famous in "the Shires" as a huntir.g-man, and generally known as "Gumley Wilson," from the name of his place. This gentleman succeeded toEx - 974 words
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Article36 1924-05-21 14 If Christians on Sunday sin* "Were the whole realm 0 f Nature mine, That were an offering far too small," and next day refuse Ire's a h 2d te f r hoUsin *> 55 fiars h yP°<*te_36 words
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Article502 1924-05-21 14 By an Athletic Organiser. Organising the financial end of the Olympic Games is a matter of the first importance. The necessary funds to train, equip, transport and house our teams is realised by voluntary effort. This in itself means much spade work to arouse502 words
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Article250 1924-05-21 14 A conference to discuss questions connected with scouting in schools and its relation to education was held at the headquarters of the Boy Scouts Assoc at ion in Buckingham Palace- road. There was a large attendance of masters in secondary and other schools in which250 words
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Article217 1924-05-21 14 llr. Speaker's announcement of his determination to restore and maintain the discipline of the House of Commons does not come too soon, though 't would be exceedingly unfair to the present House to assume that it is unique in the history of Parliament in respect of disorderly interrupt217 words
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Page 14 Advertisements
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Advertisement451 1924-05-21 14 I _fl _b^____R__r *^^_N____P_____! ____P__£__S Y^ I Remember Wincarnis is a positive necessity to you if you are J Weak, Anaemic, I Nervous or Run-down Wincarnis is not a luxury it is a positive necessity to all who arc Weak, or Anaemic, or Nervous, or Run-down. Because Wincarnis exercises an451 words
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Advertisement276 1924-05-21 14 ifl _P^'v^\jft^_B _K_SB_r_[ssv^? /i _^_KVWrwCOX'JJ-_T I vl yJ m '^f^\m 9 S\ ***Un__^hHSM*S*s?3sn IThe Doctor Knows!^ •yNONT aak your doctor if you may drink coffee -tell him that J__/ you do drink Postum. His nod of approval will show y ou tha For the doctor knows— it's part of his276 words
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Article533 1924-05-21 15 LKASER CO., EXCHANGE AND SHAKE BROKERS. TUESDAY, MAY 20. MINING. O^thT^ 3 \m 8n W th< Ue V narked r'V' d Mh u other**.* warjeed. C.~ Cum div. x equals e_- div., Satan* Padang Tin 4046 iuam Tin LB£% L87% dn 3 Hydraulic (£1) 18s 6d 19s533 words
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Article65 1924-05-21 15 May 20. Bank 4 m.s. 2j4 1-16 Bank demand 2 3 dl-", Private credits 3 m.s. _i j£ New Yoik, uemanu 50$; Credits U0 days 52 7 H France, demand 800 Nom. Hongkong, demand 3% p. c Pr in. Yokoham,', demand 125 Nom. Java, dtmand 140' t Bangkok, dtmand65 words
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Article146 1924-05-21 15 Miay 20. Tin 200 Tons $101.75 Opium, Benares unt. 4,000 Rice, Rangoon white 275.00 Rice Siam No. 1 for export 80.00 Rice, Siam No. for export 310.00 Rice, Saigon No. 1 for export 282.00 Rice, Saigon No. 2 for export 218.00 Rice. Siai* Broken Al for export 193 Rice,146 words
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Article35 1924-05-21 15 Singapore, May 20, 12 noon. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Spot 30U 30 l June 30% 31; Julv-Sept 31*_ 32; Oct-Dec 32V 2 33. London Quotation Sheet 9^d. Market Quiet.35 words
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Article129 1924-05-21 15 Discussion at R. G. A. Meeting. London, April 29.— At the annual meeting of the Rubber Growers' Association, Mr. Burgess, who took the chair, said that the Malayan Government was appropriating from the rubber export duty one-eighth of a cent per, pound for propaganda purposes. Alluding to129 words
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131 1924-05-21 15 Sir Francis Aglen, K.C.M.G., InspectorGeneral of Customs, has presented a memorial to the Peking Government proposing that the Canton share of the Customs surplus be used for the deepening of the West River. This will settle an outstanding bone of contention between Dr. Sun131 words
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TRADE AND COMMERCE.
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Article71 1924-05-21 15 Sh-gapere, May 20. Rubber— _*> B d. Tin— £2os 10s. 200 tons sold at 101.7"). Mining. Johans 29 81, Petelingl l._o 1.22V 2 Linguis 3...) 4.05. Pengkalefts 10 10.20, Taipings 1.10 1.15, Souths 8i) 91, Norths 1.07 V_ l. io, Kampongi 4t>s. 6d. 47.. Industrials.— Traders 25.50 25.75,71 words
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Article149 1924-05-21 15 MACPHAIL CO. LTD'S REPORT. Singapore, Mav 20. Rubber. London 9 \d. Local 30. Tin. London £_05 10s. Local 101% (20»i tons sold). Rubber^.— Malaka Pindas 80 90, New Scudais 70 80, Parit Peraks 1.40 1.50, Punggors 35 40, Sungei Tukangs 20 24, Tamb.laks 40 50, Ulu Benuts 13 15, United149 words
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Article163 1924-05-21 15 Singapore, May 20. Tin.— £2os 10s. Down £8 15s. 200 tons at 101%. Rubber. 9%d. Down 30V. local. Rubbers. On a further decline in the price of the commodity, the sh°re market il devoid of interest, and the business don. in this section does not warrant163 words
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Article121 1924-05-21 15 L. K. MacPhail - ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. L. K. Mac Phail. Singapore, May 20. Rubber. 9%d 30. Tin. £205 10s. 101% tons 200 sold. Mining.— Petalings 1.20 1.23, Johans 30 33, Kamuntings 36s 375, K. Kamuntings 45s 6d 46s 6d, Norths 1.05 1.08, Souths 87 90, Tongkah Harbours 8.10 8.30, Taipings 1.13 1.16,121 words
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Article244 1924-05-21 15 Sees: Paterson, Simons and Co. Benar, 7,630 agnst 6,123; to date 54,548. Trafalgar, 3,700 agnst 3,200; to date 3,700. Lenggeng, no tapping; to date 125,584. Kuala Pergau, 22,200 agnst 19.500; to date 44,600. Henrietta, 34,000 agnst 26,000; to date 103,000. Sungci Matang, 5,328 agnst 11,448; to244 words
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Advertisement476 1924-05-21 15 Assets over 00, V omw-__ _t Assurances in force over $17,000,000. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. UMHEO «r- L (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE:- Winchester House Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32 Old Jewrv vr rm c» W h_ mm wmmm with _£3_rc_2_i mmm. mm c„ rapli X.Z _3, _rm476 words
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Advertisement400 1924-05-21 15 BANKING. HONGKONG SHANGHAI'" BANKING CORPORATION, j (Incorporated in Hongkong) Head Office: Hongkong Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued r.nd fully paid up $20,000,000 Reserve Fur.d:— Sterling 4,500,000 r Silver $25,500,000 Keserve Liability cf Proprietors $20,000,00 COURT OF DIRECTORS. L Pattenden. Esq., Chairman. H. P. White, Esq., Deputy Chairman. B. D. F. Beith,400 words
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Advertisement489 1924-05-21 15 BANKING, CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. incorporated in England by Royal Charter Paid up Capital in 600.000 -hares £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund 3,900,000 Keserve Liability of i Proprietors 3,000,000 I HEAD OFFICE, 38 Bishopsgate, Lordon, E.C. Agencies and Branches. Alor Star Hoilo Saifoa Amritsar Ipoh Semarang j489 words
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Advertisement121 1924-05-21 15 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated in 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. THE STANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE121 words
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Article1644 1924-05-21 16 The S.C.C. thoroughly deserved the two League points which their victory over the R.G.A. 'nst week gave them, although in the ba»l light in the closing stages of the game they came near to the necessity of sharing them. Such a conclusion would have been altogether out of1,644 words
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Article241 1924-05-21 16 Owing to the limited number of ccurt- their d'sposal. the Singapore Lawn Tennis Association have not found it possible to throw open to the public of Singapore as heretofore tbe Singles and Doubles Chamrionship events for this year, but it is desired that each community wh ch has241 words
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Article183 1924-05-21 16 TO-DAY'S TIES. Champ'onship Singles. C. Smith vs. Woon CltOW Tat. S. Abed vs. H. G. Stack. H. L. Hosking vs. F. Ziegele. Oh Jitt Siang vs. Thio Keng Hong. All bookings for Fort Canning tennis courts Jor this week are cancelled owing to the tournament games. The date183 words
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Article536 1924-05-21 16 KLEINMAN RETAINS CHAMPIONSHIP. D. H. Kleinman, the singles champion of the S. C C, experienced little difficulty in retaining his title in the final of the open singles championship the last match ii the Spring Tournament yesterday, when he defeated R. N. Hamilton, 6 3 6 2. The536 words
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S. R. C. TENNIS.
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Article92 1924-05-21 16 Mixed Doubles. F. Ephraumi and F. J. Kappa vs. C. A. ISL BatAtan ar.d C. J. Oliveiro unfinished. Championship. X. E Ess beat K. E. de Souza w.o. Final —Sin«.e Handicap **B." V. v'.* Westerhout -we 13 beat E. Oliveiro owe 15 7 —5, o—3.0 —3. TO-MORROW'S TIES.92 words
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Article106 1924-05-21 16 TO-DAY'S TIES. Ladies Championship Singles. Mrs. Vowler vs. Miss Wallis. Mrs. L. R. Hall vs. Miss David. Championship Pairs Mixed. Miss Hope Falkner and Col. Bond vs. Miss Seth and Zimmerman. Mrs. Sayers and Major Morgan vs. Mrs. Campbell and Tyler. Mixed Doubles "A** Class. Mrs.106 words
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Article80 1924-05-21 16 TO-DAY'S TIES. A Singles (semi-final). Cheong Chee Lim vs. Cheong Chee Hai. A Doubles Handicap. Keng Teow and Hong Ghee vs. Seng Quee and Koon Inn. Seow Hian and Seow Sian vs. Choon Sim and Choon Guan. B. Doubles Handicap. Kelly Quahe and Hock San80 words
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Article23 1924-05-21 16 Thursday, 22nd. Band Practice Headquarters, at 5.15 p.m. Saturday, 24th. Combined Parade Headquarters, at 4.30 p.m. FRANK C. SANDS, Commissioner.23 words
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Article235 1924-05-21 16 [Reuter's Service.] London, May 19. The match between the South Africans and Lancashire was continued at Manchester in dull weather and before a small attendance. The wicket was soft. Lancashire were all out for 293, Watson scoring 117. During his stay of 2 hrs. 50235 words
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Article38 1924-05-21 16 [Reuter's Service.] New York, May 20. At baseball, the National Pittsburg beat New York by G runs to 3. The American Philadelphia, beat Chicago 1 runs to 3. Boston beat Detroit 9 runs to one.38 words
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Article19 1924-05-21 16 Vienna, May 20. In the Davis Cup Competitions Switzerland beat Austria by three matches to one19 words
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Article75 1924-05-21 16 The following team has been selected to n present Negri Semb lan against Singa- ore here at Whitsuntide: N. "J. A. Foster (capt), R T. Foster, J. James. W. Wilian L. V. J. Laville. H. White, M. Saunders W. Charsley. If. de Vitro, R. V. Bayl s ar.d75 words
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28 1924-05-21 16 Entries are invited from members of registered or exempted Chinese Clubs for the above tournament. Rules can be obtained from the Secretary, The Garden Club.28 words
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Article28 1924-05-21 16 the result of the May Ladies Spoon is i w n for Mrs. H. H. Wilson with a score of If 4 4'J nt tt.28 words
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Article44 1924-05-21 16 lii the Chinese Friendly Association Badminton Tournament. Singles Championship, Saturday's Tits are: Low Chwee Thye vs. Choo Lye Huat. I im Siew Tee vs. Khoo Bene: Hock. Sunday's Ties. Low Chwee Thye vs. Toh Cheng Kiat. Lin Chwee Poh vs. Choo Lye Kuat.44 words
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Article266 1924-05-21 16 Tract.v Jamito Fight. On Fr day right another crood fight wili b< staged at the Malaya Fixing Stadium. etwecn Ben Tracey. of Au>tralia. and Silvino Jamito. Champ <>n of the Orient. Tract v. who is punching his way round the world under the managership of Samy Chapman, thc well-known266 words
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Article32 1924-05-21 16 Wednesday, 21st 5.15 p.m. Drill Ha*l Euras.ap Company; Malay Drill Hall MaJay Company. Friday, 23rd Drill Hall All Officers, Saturday. 24th and Sunday 25th. A. Coy. C assification firing.32 words
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Advertisement200 1924-05-21 16 > > *v___ "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" Every "H.M.V." gramophone is an evolution b. finement in which are combined the care if" developed art of the talking machine ni.l y with the best traditions of fine cabinet makj Whichever model you select you may be n_. a, it represents assured satisfaction200 words
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