The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 9 July 1924
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Title Section15 1924-07-09 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. 10 CENTS. S.S., WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 1924. NO. 11.210.15 words
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Article238 1924-07-09 1 President Coolidge's 16-year-old son, I Calvin, is dead Page 9. >Ir. Mac Donald characterises the Anglo-French misunderstanding as "a storm m a teacup" Page 9. Governor Smith is now the "star" turn m the U.S. Democratic Convention "comedy" Page 8. The British Government has decided against the238 words
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Article1250 1924-07-09 1 I If we hear that a man is a bore VI may be pretty sure that we shall hear nothing worse of him. Real bores. borr- bOVM, people, we mean, who relate common incidents at undue length and dilate id nauseam upon the obvious, are, as a1,250 words
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Advertisement163 1924-07-09 1 iTiVrtYiWiVi'Wi' > J A. G. SPALDING BROS., Ltd. l\ Amateur Golf Championship won with S JTHE NEW si» VLDING RED GOLF BALL? 3» Obtainable at J Telephone QUEEN'S Telegrams > a > 1«34 3, Trince St. Tennis f 1 RAFFLES HOTEL. I GUEST NIGHTS.-Dinner and Dance. Every Tuesday, Thursday and163 words
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Advertisement106 1924-07-09 1 Bodyguard Soap ANTISEPTIC PURIFYING M T»JB PROTECTOR OF HEALTH" SOLB MANUFACTURERS WILLIAM GOSSAGE SONS LIMITED. WIDNBt, ENGLAND w j UNDERWOOD jj TYPEWRITERS. j; C THE MACHINE YOU WILL EVENTUALLY BUY. |J g THE NO. 5. MODEL. m^^L mm 4 l Sfl BFu Hf IB Ik ji F 9 ii S106 words
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Advertisement134 1924-07-09 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Notices on page 7. The Gray car— P ape ft. Get a Maxwell car— Pa^e s;>- Shaw for suitings PPa- e 2. Guthrie's for Buicks— p'age 4. Public entertainments Pape 2. Shipping: on pages 10, 12 and f3 "?V, stikol Wm. Jacks— Page 9 uillard batteries, U.E's— p134 words
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Advertisement23 1924-07-09 1 S A. 6. SPALDING BROS.. Ltd. < for > High (lass.— "I GOLF EQUIPMENT > call at Telephone QUEEN'S Telegrams 1634 3, Prince St. Tennis -■■■■■■■V.V.V.V.V.V.V.W.V.V.W.-.V.:.23 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous120 1924-07-09 1 THE WEEK. Wednesday, $th. Hiph Water, 2.15 a.m., 3.26 p.m. B. I. home-ward mail leaves. Singapore Tennis Champion hips, S.C.C 5 pm Inter-Schoo.] Sports heats, 3 p.m. Thursday, 10th. Hi^h Water, 3.21 a.m., 4.21 p.m. Inter-Club Sports Mtg., S.R.C. Singapore Tennis Chr.mpiOnships, S.C.C, spm Inter-School Sports heats, S p.m. PhiJ.120 words
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Article538 1924-07-09 2 120,000 Staked on turn of a Card. The highest stakes m the world are bein*: l"st and won at a modest establishment known by 'he MUM of the Cerc!e H<uissmann. It ii the millionaire*' gambling dub. The 20.000 franc limit which obtains m all casinos538 words
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Article80 1924-07-09 2 Fifty years ago Walter Evans, a ploughboy, left his native village of Gayton, Northamptonshire, for the United States. He returned home recently as vice-president of the Wilson Adams Lumber Company, one of the most powerful timber corporations m New York, bringing a bride to whom he was married m the80 words
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Advertisement277 1924-07-09 2 MUSICAL RECITAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ORCHARD ROAD by the Choral Section of UNITED ENGINEERS RECREATION CLUB ON WEDNESDAY 9th JULY AT 9 P.M. Programmes $1 each may be had at the Door. Proceeds m Aid of New Organ Fund. HAVE YOU BEEN TO SINGAPORE'S BEST PLACE FOR ALL SORTS OF AMUSEMENTS277 words
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Advertisement161 1924-07-09 2 Victoria Theatre. THE SINGAPORE AMATEUR DRAMATIC COMMITTEE Will Present THE GONDOLIERS ON Thursday July 17th ALSO JULY 19, 22, 24, 26, 29, 31 and AUG. 2nd. At 9.15 p.m. Booking at LITTLES. PATHE PRESENTS TONIGHT. At the PALACEGAY CINEMA NEW BRIDGE ROAD. THE VEIL OF HAPPINESS By GEORGES CLEMENCEAU AND161 words
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Advertisement306 1924-07-09 2 Alhambra. From Saturday, sth July, to Thursday, 10th July In the Second Show at 9 p.m. Sharp. INTERNATIONAL NEWS. CARL LAEMMLE PRESENTS HERBERT RAWLINSON m InSßeels *JAC X 0 F CLUBS" The thrilling romance of a likeable, fighting Irish cop who didn't know when he was licked A love story306 words
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Article585 1924-07-09 3 IjEMONSTRATION AT QUEEN'S HALL. i i London, Jmu- 26. A h.riiely-attended demonstration m support of the movement m favour of Dominion status for India was held at Queen's Ha.l yesterday evening, at which the twaikoi included Mr. Besant, Mr. Srinivesa Sastri, Mr. Ishwarsaran, Mr. Ranjrachariar and585 words
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Article345 1924-07-09 3 BerNn. Air-Paihnjr and •ir-gliding m Germany made no jrreat progress last year, as both wtather and genera] circumstances were •gainst competitors m trial flights m the Rhon. This yeai's experiments among the sand-dunes near Rossitten, if East Prussia, have proved more interesting. German aviation experts are saying,Ex - 345 words
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Advertisement518 1924-07-09 3 'vrs ltu> »j Stain Your Baby will be sturdy and happy sturdy, if his lood contains all the Your Baby needs Giaxo to make nourishing elements of the purest him as you would have him, milk obtainable, and happy if that milk abounding m good health and is given m518 words
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Advertisement555 1924-07-09 3 WHITEAWAYSI JUST TO HAND A LARGE I SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS. I ■•■-V.V.V.V.V.W.V.V.V.V.VAV.V. An Assortment V*>* in< ladies ~^&(£&&b Dresses m Dainty 7/' 1 $Ln^i il'mn^ atest in °d e X Children's Smart Pull on Shades. m^Y*/*r' Aphortecl Colours J /M^ Felt Hats, With Ribbon D flplt'? [f?Si MtMM ■J7/555 words
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Article1031 1924-07-09 4 EFFECT OF McKENNA DUTIES, Notwithstanding that some other industries are affected equally with the motor trade by the McKenna duties, it would ap- I pear that those engaged m the production of motor cars have received the larger share of publicity since the Chancellor j!' I the1,031 words
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Article272 1924-07-09 4 London, June I2.~>th. The International Touh-l Trophy i i for Babies and ultra-liirhtwei^ht tnotoi cycles up to l a aorse»power ->n hilly and tortuous coarse of 113 miles wa> WOO by J. A. Porter on a New Gerrard, m houn 5 minutei 40 --~>272 words
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100 1924-07-09 4 Consider a!,',,, int.*. H fttUu to the announcement just m*d< by the Mi belin Co. of the bitroduction i f ;i SI by lAQ lowpiessurv tyn known M "(aSli-r, n f,,rt This tyre poMMsea al: the MKaatacea of the Large icction, bw-preMoie -1, ,M, ,,,n"100 words
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Advertisement157 1924-07-09 4 Economical Popular and British tl "MORRIS COWLEY IL9 L G/FE YOU BETTER SERVICE AT LESS COST j Including A^o car m //i^ W^or/a' Requires Less Attention to keep it m First Rate Going Order I v 3 />j^ /nK. >s^^^^^/ fiuiciic 24-6~45 Five Passenfre Touring X^j-^X I Look to the157 words
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Article502 1924-07-09 5 Making a Slo>\ Change tjuickly. When y< u've ttetn i ding a bicycle for < few years, y> will probably find it j very difficult t tell a learner just how balai It's so automatic that you find difflcu put the art into so many word]502 words
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200 1924-07-09 5 THE MICHELIN STRAIGHT-SIM COMFORT. SAFETY FIRST The car nearest to a narrow traffic opening has moral right of way. To "try and I Ktt m first" is dangerous and also vtry bad form. He if is good ncwa for owners of Bukk, Cadillac. Dodge, Essex, Hudson, Oakland, 1 Studehaker, ami200 words
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207 1924-07-09 5 THE GROWING SUCCESS OF THE TROLLEY -BUS. Throughout the country, tramway systems are being converted to railless operations, on the simple ground that the cost of renewing the permanent-wa«y is, under present condition*, prohibitive, with no apparent alleviation m sight. But for this pi eat rise m cost and for207 words
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Article342 1924-07-09 5 I (Greater Comfort and Fe* Di»»ad\ antaKes. After a brisk .h^rht of about a year's i luration «.n the question of JKimem-lature, \e teen to have arrived at the word; •Balloon" to designate the new typt of arjre section small pressure tyre. And more extended342 words
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Article116 1924-07-09 5 When J. G. P. Thomas went for world's records on the Leyland-Thomas recently he had first to be subjected to a "silence te«t," to which Col. Lindsay Lloyd "listen-ed-in" from the timing-box and from a point outside the track, writes "Contact" m The Motor. The point116 words
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Advertisement232 1924-07-09 5 GOOD WORDS a >^ bi THE GRAY CAR. PRICE FOR f fl\± \^gi \^m complete <\k /^L-^BBHBHHBB Igk^^vX ~>K,^gi g^k -as —j^/Bgg^B^^^d^^^^P^^^rf^^^^^^^^^^gJg^gj^frg^g^g^g^F f \Wm\ m 5 1 ?r>o V B. MODEL "/^x g^S gPl^^^^^^ Ki. V x^P^ II It Mr/ f U \/joJß^^^i/f I 'AMERICA'S MOST EFFICIENT CAR. The car232 words
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Article912 1924-07-09 6 ROMANTIC TRADITIONS. In romantic traditions the house of Child*! HllgMliHl all its rivals. Its oiigin ii lost m the dim pa-t: it descended from the goldssslth'l business carried on by a family named Wheeler, but of the Wheelers little i- known. The first record of a goldsmithTimes - 912 words
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Article39 1924-07-09 6 m I read a great deal about the demand for a boxer who s likely to knock out Dempsey, but I never see one for a great poet to knock the devil out of politics. Com- mander Curlyon Bellairs.39 words
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Article543 1924-07-09 6 (By A Hair Dealer). Soloman, wisest and most married of men, claimed that a woman's hair is her crowning gloiy. Artists throughout the ages have dwelt, no less than the poets, on the beauty of woman's hair. The poet who started the leuend of Lady543 words
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Article243 1924-07-09 6 The heavy mortality from snake-bite which is one of the features of the vital Statistics of India makes the use of antinake serum of even more importance to her than the very successful anti-dipl ther.serum which has wonderfully it-fared the terror of that disease. During the lest243 words
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Article135 1924-07-09 6 Mr. E. G. Raftopoulos, a retired Greek employee of Messrs. Ralli Brothers, Karachi, was found by his Mahomedan servant lying dead m bed with a bullet wound through his head. Near his right hand was a revolver and on his chest a small mirror. Mr. Raftopoulos was for 67 years135 words
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Article842 1924-07-09 6 CONGRESS AND CASTE. A strange manifestation of the "untouchable" problem is now to be seen m the small village of Vaikom, m the territory of the Indian State of Travancore, close to the frontier of Cochin. As everybody knows, the prejudice of the higher castes against theTimes - 842 words
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Article71 1924-07-09 6 There is a picturesque, traditional custom of May which is still observed m the Highlands an annual pilgrimage to the Culloden Wishing Well, near Inverness. This year over 2,000 people made the pilgrimage, pinned a little piece of tartan on an adjacent tree, wished a wish, t»nd dropped71 words
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Advertisement307 1924-07-09 6 WOODS' GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE For Coughs, Colds and Internal Troubles IPOH GYMKHANA CLUB. SUMMER MEETING 1924. First day, Tuesday Bth. July. Second day, Thursday 10th. July. Third day, Saturday 12th. July. Tickets m the $5 Unlimited NonSell inp Sweep to be held on the Third Day may be obtained (BY307 words
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Advertisement449 1924-07-09 6 UoiletJ^ecessity Cleaver's Oriental kiouquet Toilet Soap is a pure, highly refined and exquisitely f ;i eaV er's I'av perfumed tuiiet necessity. Its fragrance Hum r.uaranu-ed and purity make it particularly suitable for made of I'ure i i t Rum and Oil even the most delicate skins. of ay Made by449 words
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Article1202 1924-07-09 7 THE BOYCOTT AGITATION. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Tokio, June 20. It is becoming increasingly evident that the broader-visioned and more far-seeing, Japanese simply scout the idea of a boycott of American goods which agitators have been demanding as one way of retaliating against the exclusion of Orientals1,202 words
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Article632 1924-07-09 7 (To the Editor of The Times^) Sir, Will you allow me to give some additional illustrations m support of Mr. J. G. Legge's protest as to the method of testing the "moral sense" of school" child- ren? "Theoretical" moial tests m any case can be of little educational632 words
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Article173 1924-07-09 7 Many and various are the ruses adopted by seekers after pecuniai*y assistance m Calcutta. One of the most common is the refupee "stunt." The other da\* a younp phi of about 14 years entered the office of a mercantile firm and without a word but with a173 words
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Article775 1924-07-09 7 SEQUEL TO RUBBER BROKING PARTNERSHIP. The suggestion that he had brought traction with the intention of putting ofT some of his creditors was made to Mr. Seah Neo Chow, an auctioneer, and the managing director of Seah's Agency, when his action against Mr. J. E. Kisbey Green,775 words
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Article216 1924-07-09 7 Tht Earl and CounteM of Onslow have <ront' into residence at the old lipht-hous'j at St. Agnes, m the Scilly Islands, which I they have converted into a holiday home. Plans have been made for the erection m Washington of a tower of white marble, 350 feet high, which Is216 words
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Advertisement574 1924-07-09 7 BUSINESS CARDS. I C. A. RIBEIRO Co., Ltd. REMOVAL SALE NOW ON. Prices Considerably Reduced. I SEPARATE ADVT: Please Send for the Illustrated g Catalogue of Musical Instruments. SEASON CO., LTD. B*~]v,L aild m North Brid^ Ro «d- S REPAIRS x TO BINOCULARS AND SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS. MOTIONS. SMITH SON, LTD574 words
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Advertisement613 1924-07-09 7 g PHOTOGRAPHIC DEALERS. g Pri nt«ng--Developing— Enlarging. <* FRAMES MADE x g KONG HIN CHEONG CO. 104, North Bridge Road. CLEVEREST JAPANESE SHOE MAKER. FUJI BROTHERS. 20, Bencooten-st. f. ELKAYES MATCHES g BRANCH FACTORY. <r g Port Swettenham 'Phone 29. i If you want to please your guest give her613 words
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Advertisement661 1924-07-09 7 TENDERS. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. T .rciiMs Will bo receivM .t the Colonial Secretary's OflUt, up to noon of the 12th July, 1924, for the following works: L Erection of Coolie Lin. and latrines at 7' 4 mi! .-ton*-, Bukit Timah fff <] 2. Erection pf Quarters f< r Sub-Over* «r at661 words
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Article21 1924-07-09 8 HOBPS. At the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, on the 6th July, 1924, to Mr. and Mrs. Neal Hobbs, a son.21 words
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Article35 1924-07-09 8 The funeral of the late Mr. Tan Swee Kee will take place on the lOlh instant. The cortege will leave No. 63 Cuppage Road at 8 a.m. sharp for interment at Bukit Brown cemetery.35 words
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406 1924-07-09 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 1924. The Eastern Social Problem. It is apparent that the Colonial Office refuses to shoulder the responsibility of an unconsidered decision m the matter of prostitution and the incidence of venereal disease m Eastern Colonies, and looking at the matter quite impartially we do406 words
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Article386 1924-07-09 8 i Sympathy must be felt with the < Premier m the difficulty which has J arisen over the London Conference on the German question. Mr. MacDonald, like a good many other Ministers, probably did not underi < estimate the difficulties of conducting international politics m an age when386 words
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Article292 1924-07-09 8 Messrs. R. Bird and J. R. Neave of the Straits Settlements Civil Service, are due to return from leave this week. Mr. G. Roberts, sub-editor of the Malaya Tribune, will gjive a lecture on Poetry and Prose at the C. C. A. Hall, Prinsep Street, on Thursday, July 10th. at292 words
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Article645 1924-07-09 8 THE ELGIN BRIDGE SMASH. Statements to the effect that there is >ut a foot to spare when a motor-bus and i tram-car go over Elgin bridge at the same time, were made m the Second Court yesterday, when Mr. Gourlay, Third Magi- < rtrate, recorded evidence m645 words
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Article364 1924-07-09 8 A short nrusical recital is to be given m the Presbyterian Church this evening", commencing at 9 o'clock. This will be under the auspices of the Choral Section of the United Engineers Limited Recreation Club assisted by lady friends, the purpose being to assist m raising funds for the new364 words
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Article272 1924-07-09 8 [Reuter's Service.] New York, July 8. Atth eB7,h b ...««McAdoo^n pcd 9 ,33. 2 Smith ""ft, convention Glass 71 >»i»"» M T^ out of ment New York, July ft. Mr McAaoos r p <.- !n a^ r and Nevada. McAdoo. with hi, fc*fcfP*g ££~3s£ sag London, July 8.272 words
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Article40 1924-07-09 8 (From Our Own Correspondent). I'enanjf. July 8A Japanese woman, the proprietress of the Fujfiya Hotel, was charged with keeping: a house of toleration and was sentence*} to six weeks' rigorous imprisonment. Sh<* had previously been fined $50.40 words
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Article54 1924-07-09 8 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuafla Lumpur, July 8. The railway line between Kampar and Malim Xawar was completely blocked on Sunday night owin«r to the derailment of fourteen goods trucks, causing transhipments of the night mt.il passengers. A breakdown crane lifting the derailed truck* turned turtle and crushed54 words
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Article209 1924-07-09 8 The local representatives of the Dutch firm known as the Handel My De Bas and Co., manufacturers of ornamental tiles, are giving those interested the opportunity of inspecting specimens of their produce at room No. 27, Raffles Hotel. The tiles manufactured by the firm are not unknown209 words
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Article104 1924-07-09 8 The following action was takon at a meeting of Committee No. 2 held on Uh July. Approved amendment to Food etc by laws to provide for the licensing of 2S si™ Sr r delWeri^ S3 prov, Approved' appointment of two Asiath health vmtors for infant welfare w^>rk re.tt104 words
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Advertisement127 1924-07-09 8 "The Connoisseur Comes to Caldbeck's" FOR The Good Rhine Wine DEINHARDS Hocks and Moselles STILL SPARKLING. RUDESHEIU SUPERIOR I NIERSTEIN SUPERIOR ZELTINGER (MOSELLE) SPARKLING HOCK SPARKLING MOSELLE I) EINH AID CO. C 0 B LINZ. II The Most Famous Wine Shippers on the Rhine. Sole Agents: Caldbeck, Macgregor Co., Ltd.127 words
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Advertisement48 1924-07-09 8 I BERNA I SWISS CONDENSED MILK. Is Switzerland's best, and s 0 the best of all. DUPIRE BROS. Sole Agents S.S. and F.M.S. o ft THE NAME IS ON THE PENCIL. 11 Sl CkiStS ftjj JOHN LITTLE Co., Ltd. Vfi ,y\ ROBINSON Co., Ltd. milt MAYNARD Co > Ltd48 words
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Article138 1924-07-09 9 SAD DAYS AT THE k WHITE HOUSE. ALL EFFORTS FAIL. Reuter's Service. Washington, July 7. President Coolidgt't son, Calvin, had ■pelli of sinking throughout the night and Was thrice reported near death, but he had a comfortable morning, blood transfusion being resorted t-. to which th e138 words
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Article440 1924-07-09 9 LMtdM, July 7. The silt-net' regarding the Anglo-Russian I -iations, which are beginning to be regarded m tone quarters as ominous, was partly broken by the House of Common tonicrht debating a motion by Sir A. D. Steelvlaitland complaining that the Government had failed to fulfil its440 words
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Article225 1924-07-09 9 The thirtyfirst half-yearly session was inaugurated at a well attended meeting of Straits Chinese young nien on Monday night m the C. C. A. Hall, Prinsep Street, with Mr. Song Ong Sianu m the chair. BesidM the enrolment of former members thciv were twelve new applicants,225 words
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Article406 1924-07-09 9 ANGLO-FRENCH RELATIONS. "A STORM IN A TEA CLP." [Reuter's Service.] I Paris, July 7. Mr. Mac Donald comes to Paris to-morrow to confer with M. Herriot. London, July 7. Mr. Mac Donald, m the House of Comn.ons to-day, announced his intention to visit Paris to-morrow on the proposal406 words
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Article311 1924-07-09 9 Mexico City, July 7. The supporters of General Calles claim an overwhelming victory m the presidential election. They state that m fifteeen out of the twentyeight States of the Republic he has polled ninety per cent, of the votes cast but owing to disorders the results will311 words
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129 1924-07-09 9 St. George-the-Martyr Church, Borough High-street, Southward, has been seriously affected by the heavy traffic, and it has I een found that extensive repairs are necessary. The church is immortalised by Dickens, II nd is known throughout the world as "Little Dorrit's Church." It is129 words
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Article1152 1924-07-09 9 CHENG SOON AND WILSON'S RUBBER DEALS. Further reference to the rubber transactions of Messrs. Cheng Soon and Wilson, Limited, was made before the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, m the Supreme Court yesterday, m the course of the continued hearing of the action m which Mi*. Wee Cheng1,152 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Letter123 1924-07-09 9 To the Editor. Sir,) —May I crave a little space m your valuable column to put forth the question of "street gambling" —so far it is concerned "street gambling" has now-a-days taken root m the various stieets of Singapore and is greatly patronised by school children especially before123 words
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Article367 1924-07-09 9 Calcutta, June 30. Squads from the American destroyers spent v busy Sunday, overhauling- and repainting the three world-flight aeroplanes which are now drawn up m the maidan, spic and span, and ready for t he next stage m the record journey. The airmen hope to leave367 words
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Article78 1924-07-09 9 London, June 27. Their Majesties the King and Queen of Denmark, who are at present guests of Their Majesties the King and Queen of England, visited Wembley this morning and spent some time m the Burmese and Indian Pavilions. Two picturesquely clad Burmese officials walked on78 words
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Article77 1924-07-09 9 Tokio. July 7. It is stated that an ad valorem tariff of 100 per cent, is to be levied upon imported luxuries, according to a Bill drafted by the Government. Tokio is suffering from a heat wave, the j temperature befrig three degrees higher' than normal. Paddy-fields m77 words
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Advertisement143 1924-07-09 9 NEW SHIPMENT OF THE TV> DpC7(//>( "NON. THROAT- $sa«Hmn3l Kttrtsxstts&tt "AMERICAN" gS*S3ft«S!»S VIRGINIA CIGARETTES ■.^SSttfc ft* r*2 P ut $1.20 PER TIN. I ffiS^swssriiWsaujp "TENOR" P^A^ TURKISH CIGARETTES. «^,<; mi per tin. "Deßes^j^f "BASSO" I S^J 1 CIGARETTES S^ EGYPTIAN CI(, ARF.TTES i MELACHRINO EGYPTIAN blend CIGARETTES. i No. 4143 words
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Advertisement765 1924-07-09 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 YORK. Taking cargo on through Bills of Ladinf for all Overland Paiata. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Dae Sisgapor*. X PHEMIUS765 words
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Advertisement560 1924-07-09 10 STEAMER SAILINGS Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. ELLERMAN LINE, Passenger and Freight Services TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICE LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG. t *s.s. CITY OF TOKIO due July 20 s.s. CITY OF DUNKIRK due Aug. 7 s.s. ROMEO due Sept. 26 s.s. CITY560 words
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Advertisement541 1924-07-09 10 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. M^^d^nd Antwerp. For China and Japan. For Marseilles, London an Due Tonnage.541 words
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Article1762 1924-07-09 11 RUBBER SEEDS AS BAIT. A certain amount of sport can be obtained m the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States by any angler who is keen on fishing and does not mind trying a few rivers on "spec," writes Megalops m the Fishing Gazette. He will find1,762 words
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Article276 1924-07-09 11 Lit: c seems to be known of the travels of wild animal*, but it is assumed that eacn creature has a definite spot regarded as home, and makes temporary homes or stopping- places m its trips m irregular lints away from the home centre. Its ran276 words
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Article110 1924-07-09 11 With an auditorium capacity of only 600 to 700 persons, but with a large stage, the new Fortune Theatre m London is claimed to have the most complete and extensive lighting, installation ever fitted m a theatre. For the auditorium onl,y reflected light is used. Notable features110 words
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Advertisement220 1924-07-09 11 IPhul-nanai M, PERFUME WL n Exquisite and Lasting Fragrance. I A^^ c enc hantment of the mysterious Wr Kast breathes m Phul-Nana. 1 1 T I I phOl-nana face powder ILi StxU U •dherent unobtr^i^e. and dal.«Stf ully frmcranL Ik iiL WIW PHUL-NANA TOILET CREAM M Z j I If220 words
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Advertisement558 1924-07-09 11 That's the Way To teeth you envy Just combat the dingy film When you see glistening teeth move it, and without any harmful as you do everywhere now re- scouring, member how folks get them. Able authorities proved the«« Leading dentists the world over methods effective. Then a neware urging558 words
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Article276 1924-07-09 12 The steamer Halvdan from Samarinda yesterday brought a cargo of coal. The third Ap-|erican destroyer, Sicard, under Lt. Comdr. L. W. Ornstork, arrived m the harbour late on Monday night. She is on her way from Akyab to Bangkok. The Japanese warship "Oh-I" (Capt. S. Matsushita) arrived m276 words
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Article60 1924-07-09 12 Chaiged m the Marine Court yesterday with being m the Colony without a certificate of discharge from his last ship, a Mohammedan named Abdul Jamat who stated that he was off the steamer Pasha was fined $20 or m default ten days' rigorous imprisonment. An order for his60 words
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78 1924-07-09 12 Victoria, B.C.,— The Pacific Salvage Company has placed a contract with Messrs. Bow, M^Laughlin and Company, of Paisley, Scotland, for a new salvage vessel for Use on this coast. The vessel will cost about $500,000 and is to be finished and delivered before December of78 words
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Article93 1924-07-09 12 Halifax, X. S.— Diversion of further traffic to this and other Canadian ports is expected m shipping circles as a result of the coming into force of the new United States shipping regulations. Several lines have transferred steamers to Canadian routes, including the White Star93 words
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Article420 1924-07-09 12 Experiences of a Colombo Resident. A Ceylon resident who went Home on the Bibby Liner Lancashire sends the following account of the fire which broke out on board to a friend m Colombo: We had pood weather from Colombo until we got south of Socotra. ThenTimes of Ceylon - 420 words
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Advertisement571 1924-07-09 12 STATE SHIPPING SERVICE. MS. KANGAROO Sailing from Singapore July 22. For FREMANTLE, (W. A.) For particulars npardinp: Passage and freight rates apply to McALISTEJfc CO., LTD. Burns Philp Line For SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, via JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND AND BRISBANE Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and571 words
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Advertisement403 1924-07-09 12 Gensaco Roofing I MADE FROM PURE TR'.MDAD LAKE ASPHALT. THE PERFECT NATURAL TROPICAL WATERPROOFER ■^BBsy^* '"**i^^bs>?^ 5 S cross skciion '^HIBH^.' "iPBIPm I:;uj Lake Asphalt. T i Jlllll!!!lliliil Asphalt Saturated Wool-fe!t t&jMl^^^^^^^^jLjsfcjmU Trinidad Lake Asphalt jJ AGENTS: The Borneo Company, Ltd. (Incorporated m England.) SINGAPORE, PENAN G, KUALA LUMPUft, IPOH403 words
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Miscellaneous742 1924-07-09 12 MAIL TABLE. '1 U-Lfei 1 Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy Clara Jeosen 8 a.m. Tongkal, Moeara-Saba Djambi Tv SimjKep U a.m. Djambi Ton urn 9 a.m. Karimon boon Lee 9 a.m. Bangko* M. S. feck Lee a.m. t;ulau Soegi Sultana 9 a.m. Cucob and Benuit Hong Cheang 9 a.m. Cucob and742 words
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Advertisement585 1924-07-09 13 JiiiAnruLK SAILINGS ~~OTS.'~K. Line. Destination. Steamera. Arr. Dapt. Londoa, Hamburg, Bremen, Rotterdam, Antwerp via Colombo, Aden, Port Ke^ York v^San n AtUs Maru Jul 17 Jul 19 *ork via San Francisco, Panama Alaska Maru from Kobe Sept 22 Durban. Al K oa Bay, Cape Town, Rio., Colombo, Bombay P( n585 words
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Advertisement429 1924-07-09 13 STEAMER SAILINGS ROUND THE WORLD. FAST PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE From Singapore and Penang to BOSTON and NEW YORK via Colombo, Suez, Alexandria, Naples, Genoa, Marseilles. Returning to Singapore via Havana, Panama, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Honolulu, Kobe, Shanghai, Hongkong and Manila. Arrives. Sails. s.s. PRESIDENT ADAMS July 30 Aug.429 words
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Advertisement745 1924-07-09 13 ZZZZZZJJEAMER SAILINGS STKITHEKS AND BARRY. Operating U. S. Government Ships. SINGAPORE TO LOS ANGELES AND H SAN FRANCISCO. for rates and further particulars please apply to:— Tel 294 Q. HOTTENISACH, LAZARUS A SONS, LTD. RONMLYKETaKFTVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO OF BATAV^L (Incorporated m Holland) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS745 words
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Article826 1924-07-09 14 THE VILLAGE IN THE VALLEY. Although so much of Tokyo has suffered violence from the West and from below, there are still corners of the city that have escaped, the influence of Europe and of earthquakes. They are m some degree the counterpart here of The826 words
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Article204 1924-07-09 14 A dstinguished looking: man, the son of a colonel and grandson of a major-general, tkes out a precarious living by peddling m the streets of Penzance by day and selling chocolates m a place of entertainment by night. Captain Stewart Robertson can be seen any fine da,y204 words
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Article894 1924-07-09 14 THE CASE FOR PUBLIC CUSTODY. Regret has often been expressed that when the Act was passed which administered the death-blow to the Gretna marriage traffic, no provision was made for acquiring the registers of the marriages. Thirty-five years before, m 1821, the records of the marriages celebrated894 words
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Article47 1924-07-09 14 "A remarkable story," says the "Telegraph," "lies behind the case of Edou&rd Dieu, who was condemned to death and pardoned and afterwards fined 25f. at Dijon for travelling on the railway without a ticket." Well, as Smee says to Captain Hook, "it does seem rather a come-down."47 words
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Article900 1924-07-09 14 DRAWN MATCHES. (By the Hon. R. H, Lyttelton). A few days ago I was reading an old Eton College Chronicle, written at a period when, owing to the weather drawn matches between Eton and Harrow were frequent, and I was struck by the healthy dislike shown900 words
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Article113 1924-07-09 14 Men Arrested Without Warrants. The police are actively trying to rouv.'l up all Chinese assisting m the "Wa Wai" lottery, says Saturday's Malay Mail. Two more men wore produced to-day before th« Kuala Lumpur police magistrate, but were discharged, m one instance as the exhibits were not113 words
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Advertisement450 1924-07-09 14 Guaranteed^ 25 years for Though you lend it about— A Classic Pen that has Captivated the World /|V Try this and other pen points I I Co see how super-smooth the Duofold is I I (>(m< T^VO YOU know any other pen on earth I ftl you can pass from450 words
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Advertisement174 1924-07-09 14 The Tonic that British Doctors Recommend i Hall's Wine has been prescribed 1 by British doctors for over thirty years. They know how it builds 1 up strength m every case of weakness. I f you are weak from any cause, Hall's W.ne will quickly restore you to glorious i174 words
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Article419 1924-07-09 15 MELVILLE RUBBER MEETING. Mr. A. E. Baddeley presided over the statutory meeting of Melville Rubber yesterday at the registered office of the Company, Messrs Guthrie and Co., others present being: Messrs A. S. K. Macdonald, and J. Hammond, for the Secretaries, Messrs Guthrie and Co. The Chairman419 words
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Article236 1924-07-09 15 Winnipeg, Speaking at the annual banquet of the Winnipeg Stockers and Feeders Show, W. D. Robb, first vice-president of the Canadian National Railways, said that no matter from what angle the situation was surveyed, the outlook for the Canadian meat industry was very encouraging. Sc far236 words
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Article62 1924-07-09 15 July 8. Bank 4 m.s. 2[4 3-32 Bank demand 2;4 Private credits 3 m.s. 2,4 17-32 New York, demand 60% Credits 90 days 52'^ France, demand 900 Xom. India, T. T. Itf4 Hongkong, demand 3*4 p.c. Prem. Yokohama, demand 119% Norn. Java, demand 138 Bangkok, demand Ti)^ Sovereign, Bank62 words
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Article147 1924-07-09 15 July 8. Tin 75 Totis $113.00 Gambier 20.50 Opium, Benares unt. 4,000 Rice, Rangoon white 275.00 Rice Siam No. 1 for export 30.00 Rice, Siam No. 2 for export 310.00 Rioe, Sad£o No. 1 for export 232.00 Rioe, Saigon No 2 for export 213.00 Rice, Siam Broken Al for147 words
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Article34 1924-07-09 15 Singapore, July 8, 12 noon. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Spot 35U 35^; July 3%V 2 35%; \ug.-Sept. 36 36*4; Oct.-Dec. 37 37*4. London Quotation sheet 10% d. Market34 words
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Article198 1924-07-09 15 DUN LOP SCHEME. Opposition by Parent Tyre Company* The reorganisation scheme of the Dunlop Rubber Company, Ltd., under which it is proposed to wipe out dead capital to the extent of £11,353,667, has already met with opposition. On June 7th the directors of the Parent Tyre Company, Ltd., which owns198 words
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Article68 1924-07-09 15 A New York capitalist has constructed a beautiful estate on the roof of a aown-town skyscraper m that city. It is above the din of traffic, and the house is surrounded bjy spacious grounds, with trees, gardens, lawns, walks, fish-pools, and so on. Tons of earth had to be placed68 words
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Article67 1924-07-09 15 FRAsnra report. Singapore, July H. Rubber 10%. Tin il^> Lst. 113. 75 tons sold. Mining. Hitams 1.25 LAO, PengkftlWM 11.70 11.90. Pttalingf 1.40 1.4"). South-, 1.02 Ijo6 cum dividend. Taipinffs 1.18 1 Johana 40 43. Batang Padan^t 80 85, Ulu Piahs L77H l.H2»i». Industrials. Traders 2SJQ L'67 words
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Article173 1924-07-09 15 MACPHAIL CO. LTD'S REPORT. Singapore. July B. Rubber. London LO%d Local 3>. Tin. London £21<i l.»s. Local 11... 7.. tons sold. Rubber.- are quiet w;th a few buyer> of Bukit Jelotongs, Punggors and Amal. Malays at market quotations. Mining. Tin shares are steady with buyers of Mambaus at 86 l173 words
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Article215 1924-07-09 15 Singapore. July 8. Tin,— £226 15s. Up 15s. Rubber.— lo*4(l. Down «*d. The Tin share market is ~ga.n the centre of activity, hut business is mainly confined to the few stocks mentioned m our ye* teyday's report. The continued deman-l for Johans has carried the price215 words
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Article105 1924-07-09 15 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. (U R. Macphail.) Singapore. July A. Rubber.— lo% d. 3."). Tin.— £226 15s. US. 75 Tons Sold. Mininjc.-^lohans 39 41, Taipings 1.17»4 1.22 Vo, Hit am- 1.25 1.30, Petal ing* 1.40 1.42^, Kinta Dredges 79 81, Batanij Padanps 60 63, Pengkalens 11.70 12 ex.. South Taipinprs105 words
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Article146 1924-07-09 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penan*. July 8. Mr. James Sellar, presiding at th« an nual meeting of Sungei Tukang Rubber, said the year's working had resulted m a profit of $23,343 and at the end *f th<* financial year the Company held a cash balance of $38,409,146 words
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Article72 1924-07-09 15 Yesterday's Alterations. Batang Padang Tin 60 70 Hitam Tin 1.25 1.35 Malayan Collieries ($10) 25.25 15.71 South Taipinjrs ($1) 1.02* 1.05 c.d. Taiping (1) 1.17 V*. 1.20 C. A. Ribeiro and Co. 7 8 Cold Storage (600.000—) 31 It Eastern Smelter (£1) 0 9.25 S. S. 5H72 words
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Advertisement1370 1924-07-09 15 Assets over $5,000,000. Assurances m force over $17,000,000. I THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. I (Incorporated m Straits Settlements) I HEAD OFFlCE:— Winchester House Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32 Old Jewry, E.C. I The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British1,370 words
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Advertisement118 1924-07-09 15 Sees: Bruce and McGregor (Taiping). Nawng Pet, output 238 pks; Hours run 293; Yardage treated 32,300; Approximate revenue $,16,000; Approximate cost of mining $5,254; Rainfall 4.58 ins. THE STANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. (Incorporated m the United Kingdom by special Act of Parliament) LIFE ASSURANCE WITH MONTHLY PREMIUMS. TEMPORARY ASSURANCE AT118 words
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Advertisement46 1924-07-09 15 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter A. D. 1720). HRE 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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Article1379 1924-07-09 16 With the first match m the Malaya Cup due to be played before the end of the month none too much time ha? been left by the Singapore Selection Committee for the selection of the side which is to represent the Colony m the Competition, particularly m view1,379 words
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Article481 1924-07-09 16 O. T. F. C. Overwhelm St. Joseph's. Playing well m every department, and particularly at forward, the O. T. F. C. completely outplayed the St. Joseph's Old Boys m their last match m the Second Division of the League on the Padang yesterday and they secured what may481 words
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Article44 1924-07-09 16 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, July 8. The Perak soccer cup team playing against Selangor on Saturday is as follows: Goal, Kathigasu; Backs, Whitworth, Peng Seang; Halves, Tuong Beng, Wilkens, Abdul Momin; Forwards, Barr, Lingard Jansz, Manicam, and R. E. Wilson.44 words
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Article56 1924-07-09 16 Friday 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall S. R. A. (v) and Chinese Coy. Saturday 2.30 p.m. Drill Hall Chinese Coy.; 2 p.m. Farrer Ranpe "C" Company; 2 p.m. Bukit Timah "B" Company. Sunday 7 a.m. Frfrrer Range "C" Company, Bukit Timah "B" Company. 7.30 a.m. Drill Hall,56 words
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Article144 1924-07-09 16 [neuter's Service.] London, July 7. At Lords m the Inter-Varsity match, rain delayed the start till 12.15. The attendance numbered 4,000. When stumps were drawn, Oxford had scored 133, Barnard contributing 61. Cambridge had made 181 for 4, Lowry, the Cantab skipper, compiling 68 and the Australian Austin,144 words
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Article217 1924-07-09 16 Special cables to Indian and Ceylon papers describing the second Test Match state that Hobbs was brilliant, gathering his second 50 m 55 minutes. He raced away from Sutcliffe with crisp cuts and flashing drives. He endeavoured to score off every ball and throughout there was217 words
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Article124 1924-07-09 16 Reuter's Service. Paris, July 7. The Britisher, Abrahams.won the hundred metres final m 10 841 *ec«. Scholz (America) was second, and Porritt (New Zealand) third. The Olympic high-jump final was won by Osborn (America) 1 metre 98 cm., Brown (America) being second, and Lewden (France), third. Colombes,124 words
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Article67 1924-07-09 16 The following are the final scores of the first six teams m the above competition. No. I Platoon "A" Coy. P. and P.W.V.C. 123. No. V Plat<*m "B" Coy. P. and P.W.V.C. 119. No. 3 Platoon Eurasian Coy. S. V. C. 113. No. I Team S.R.E. (v*67 words
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Article95 1924-07-09 16 At the Chinese Swimming Club on Sunday last the 50 yard handicap races were swum under adverse weather conditions. There were nine starters m th;? A division Wee Ghee Ho (9 sees.) being first, followed by Tan Hock Liat (4 sees.) and J. E. Tan (scr.) with the others95 words
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Article33 1924-07-09 16 The final of the Garrison Hockey league, 3 Coy. H.K.S., R.G.A. v. H.Q. 2. Royal Sussex Regt., will be played on the S.C.C. ground at 4.45 p.m. Wednesday, July 16th.33 words
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Article120 1924-07-09 16 London, June 28. Hurlingham.— ln the Champion Cup final Eastcott bea^ Templeton by 11 goals to 5. Lady Valentia presented the Cup. London, June 28. Paris. The Olympic polo tournament opened at St. Cloud Country Club with a match between the United States and France, the former winning120 words
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Article420 1924-07-09 16 FIRSJ DAY'S RESULTS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh. July S. Rain caused half-an-hour's delay at the first day's racing here to-day. The grandstand was used for the first time. The following were the results: Race 1. Shere Khan (Logue) 8.10, 1 Bobadil (Hobbs) 8.5, 2 Dodger (Billett) 7.6,420 words
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Article31 1924-07-09 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, July 8. A meeting of the members of the Penang Turf Club, Mr. J. G. Brown presiding, passed the Autumn Race Meeting programme.31 words
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Article157 1924-07-09 16 London, June 19. The following is the result of the Ascot Gold Cup.— Massine 1 Filibert de Savoie 2 Inkerman 3 11 ran. Won by a short head, two lengths between second and third. Betting: 100-8 Massine, 4-1 Filibert de Savoie and 5-1 Inkerman. [A French victory157 words
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Article64 1924-07-09 16 Championship Pairs (Mixed.) Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton vs. Mrs. Jackson and Donnell. A Class Doubles (Men.) Col. Bond and Major Harrison vs. Murphy and Palmer. B. Class Doubles (Men). Hickey and Dobson vs. Maxwell and Godwin. Elder and Wishart vs. Battishill and Harrison, (to finish). (In the event64 words
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Article39 1924-07-09 16 A. Class Doubles (Men). Final. Winter and Salter vs. Winner of Monday's tie. B. Class Doubles (Mixed). Mr. and Mrs. Clark vs. Miss Skey and Harrison. Championship Pairs (Mixed). WUhart! ld MrS Cameron V9 Mr and M39 words
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Advertisement255 1924-07-09 16 THE MAJORITY AND DISCRIMINATING ARTISTS CHOOSE THE MOUTRIE PIANO FOR TONE, TOUCH, FINISH AND GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CALL OR WRITE FOR OUR ART CATALOGUE S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. RAFFLES SQUARE, SINGAPORE. $g^ THE HOP LEAF IS W A SIGN OF Jl EXCELLENCE Mf/m When you see the Hop Loaf Al Hi255 words
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