The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 14 July 1924
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Title Section16 1924-07-14 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE, S.S., MONDAY, JULY 14, 1924. NO. 11,244.16 words
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Article217 1924-07-14 1 The Dutch East Indies laws affecting rubber company taxes are to be altered to encourage American capital Page 7. An attack has been made in Cairo on the Egyptian Premier Page 7. The revolt in Brazil is going against the Government Page 7. M. Herriot has paid217 words
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Article1233 1924-07-14 1 When they drew him from the lake he was unconscious, and they had great difficulty in restoring respiration. Indied, it was not until some time after tlu- arrival of his brother John that he opened his eyes, and even then he was far too exhausted to speak. The1,233 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement189 1924-07-14 1 A. a SPALDING BROS., Ltd. «n£rSs£ (iolf n 1 won NEW SI»AIJ)IN(; RED GOLF BA L j 5 Obtainable at > iS?° ne QUEEN'S Telegrams 1634 3. Prince St. Tennis •c-.v.v.w.v.v.-.v.v.-.v.v.v.v.v.v. 1 RAFFLES HOTEL. GUEST NIGHTS.-Dinner and Dance. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. TEA DANCES, Every Monday and Friday. ORCHESTRAL189 words
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Advertisement202 1924-07-14 1 "COBRA THE BOOT POLISH COBRA POLISHING SPECIALITIES. Sole Distributor^: WILLIAM GOSSAGE SONS LIMITED. Incorporated in England.) .*>."). K(»b;n«>f.n Road, Singapore. -Apent^: I'ENANG— IiOI STEAD CO. LTD. F.M.S.— A. C. HARPER CO. LTD. Kuala Lumpur. t THE EUROPE HOTEL. FOR COMFORT— FOOD— MUSIC— DANCING Terms: A la carle or Inclusive. The202 words
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Advertisement159 1924-07-14 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Grumpy at the Palladium Page 2. Philips lamps are the best Pape 4. Lactogen the best for baby Pa^e 7. Latest shipping- changes on pages 8, !>, 10. Buy Cobra polishes at Gossage and Sons Pape 1. Boiler for sale; House to let; Car for sale Pagre 5.159 words
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Advertisement26 1924-07-14 1 •^■"■■■■■■■■■■■■■■•■■■■■•■.v.v.v.v.Vg%v.v.v..--5 A. G. SPALDING BROS., Ltd. < m l for > > High Class.— < GOLF EQUIPMENT > JJ» call at Telephone QUEEN'S Telegrams 1( > 34 3, Prince St. Tennis I*26 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous82 1924-07-14 1 THE WEEK. Monday, 14th. High Water, 8.54 a.m., 8.24 p.m. Tuesday, ibth. High Water, 9.56 a.m., 9.19 p.m. Wednesday, 16th. High Water, 10.46 a.m., 10.8 p.m. Football: S.R.C. vs. R.G.A. Boxing: Monahan vs. Pt.lky, H. Valley, 9.15. Thursday, 11th. High Water, 11.31 a.m., 10.53 p.m. Phil. Orchestra, Mem. Hall, 5.1582 words
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Article454 1924-07-14 2 Annamite*> I'hotograph and Letter Sent t<> Police. The COMMJIIJOMf of the Canton Police, Genera! Techen \S~u. who has been continuing his investigations j n ne matter oi the I 'ant<»n bomb outrage, when an attempt w.i- mack- on the life of M. Merlin, has MUMMKWi the discovery454 words
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Article220 1924-07-14 2 How a Church Debt Was Paid. Batticaloa (Ceylon), June 27. At a quarterly -meeting of the stewards of th# Wesleyan Church held yesterday in the Batticaloa Wesleyan Chapel, with the Rev. N. K. Nalliah in the chair, when the estimates and expenditure for the renovation of the220 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement268 1924-07-14 2 AVOID PRICKLY HEAT BY USING 44 AGNESIA ANTISEPTIC DUSTING POWDER. MANUFACTURED ONLY BY MEDICAL HALL LTD. 23 Battery Road. SINGAPORE. THE HAPPY VALLEY LTD. Commencing Friday, July 11th THE PREMIER CIRCUS at the Boxing Arena At 9.15 p.m. ADMISSION PRICES. M cts. 30 cts, and 20 cts. u»i;»!ni:nnu:»nnm»mnm»uuu:wim«tt: FLOWERSHOP j268 words
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Advertisement223 1924-07-14 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 CINEMA Can give private CINEMA SHOWS in any PRIVATE HOUSES OR GARDENS, CLUBS, SCHOOLS, PLANTATIONS, FACTORIES, ETC.223 words
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Advertisement276 1924-07-14 2 Alhambra* From Friday, 11th July, to Wednesday. 16th Julv. In the Second Show at, 9 p.m. Sharp. "KILL OITCURE." 1 Reel Pathe Comedy. TOPICAL~BUDGET British Screen New?. ASSOCIATED FIRST NATIONAL PRESENTS NORMA TALMADGE in "THE ETERNAL FLAME" in 8 Reels. The story revolves about the petty jealousies, scandals, and romances276 words
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Article980 1924-07-14 3 Harry Vardon - Harry Vardon (By .More books probably have been written on the subject of g*>lf than en any other snort. The majority cf thest works, perbajM, are devoted to the technique of the gmmc There are some which deal mainly with what may bf called its psychology, but980 words
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Article53 1924-07-14 3 m "About thirty-five per cent of the children born healthy, who enter school at five years, have physical defects which could have been either prevented or cured," said Sir KinsrsleV Wood, M. P., in a speech at Woolwich. "Thirty per cent of the cases are defective vision and forty per53 words
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Advertisement414 1924-07-14 3 i^SI Kill the Pain I 'J&J9 with Sloan's 1 WlB //A NOTHING BETTER FOR M r 7^Br//r sciatica, rheumatism, 1 WjmpffrJ 1 ALL RHEUMATIC AND I *?*?&bilj I NERVE PAINS. 1 :r -T^// C Rheumatism and kindred complaints are re^ponsihle for j^"/ ~.^Z.1 M Jhow^nils of men and women Ining414 words
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Advertisement657 1924-07-14 3 %^r jt> w /f> f m* iw/4&t0% Br^^^f 27 world- wide tests set an average of 26.9 miles to the gallon of petrol Motors^ I 9[{\ I"^* s T^ e as^ liOn certain sections of the /Wv/^^ community to sneer at Proprietary Medicines, Jj^^^Js^ jp VW J^ ut in man657 words
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Article1921 1924-07-14 4 TERRIERS v. CUBS. No Game for Crocks. Mr. J. Brooks writes in the Sportsman, Bombay. It was in the Middle West that I saw my first professional baseball match. One team, I believe, was known as the Terriers the other the Cubs. A gentleman who answered to1,921 words
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Article159 1924-07-14 4 The 103 cowboys (and cowgirls) who have crossed the Atlantic in the Menominee t< take part in the Wembley Rodeo arrived in London on June 6th. And one City man knows it. The traffic in Broad-street had been he'd up to make way for159 words
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Article71 1924-07-14 4 The high-pressure steam-pipe used for heating- a row of business buildings in Pittsfield, Mass, is 3,600 feet long and eight inches in diameter, and carries the exhaust steam of a 750-kilowatt turbogenerator at a pressure of 195 pounds. The pipe is partly under ground. It is surrounded by three inches71 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement562 1924-07-14 4 .V.V.V.V.V.V-V.%V.'.%V.V.\V.V.SV.V.V-V-V.V.V.%%% SOUTHERN RHODESIA. Southern Rhodesia possesses one of the finest climates in the world with long hours of sunshine, breezy temperate days and cool nights. For those looking for a country in which to retire and make their homes, Rhodesia offers many advantages unequalled elsewhere. The business, social, sporting educational562 words
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Advertisement67 1924-07-14 4 A Sure Protection I against sore throat infectious diseases y Always keep a bottle of Formamint handy. It will keep your mouth andthr^at clean and healthy and free from disease germs. ifORMAMINTj <fpV"A«Germ-Kil/in«T/iroar Tahiti. Ny Carlsberg Beer SOLE IMPORTERS: IHE EAST ASIATIC Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Denmark) SINGAPORE. THE SINGAPORE67 words
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Advertisement319 1924-07-14 4 iSr Loss of Appetite C^r This weakening condition arises from some E3?s*> failure of the body to dispose effectively of the Wffifef waste products of digestion. The natural way CTtfy to tone up, stimulate and regulate the »tcm thus inducing a healthy appetite— is to rak? plenty of fresh air,319 words
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Advertisement33 1924-07-14 4 NEW TROPICAL MODEL PIANOS BY "RACHALS" FITTED WITH 3 PEDALS. $700 EASY PAYMENTS ARRANGED. W. J. Garcia, ?19. Orchard Road PRIVATE~MORNING SCHOOL »»0 a.m. till 12 noon MISS NEWTON Amber Mansions. Telephone 1608.33 words
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Article1367 1924-07-14 5 EXCITING WEMBLEY CONTROVERSY. A Division of Opinion. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, June 19. The newspapers really enjwyed themselves this week by running a "stunt" over the Rodeo Exhibition at Wembtey. This is, as you probably know, a reproduction of various Western American cowboy feats, including1,367 words
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Article204 1924-07-14 5 Leaders of the Church of England throughout the Empire, will be present r: the consecration, at Liverpool, of the completed portion of the new cathedral on July 19th. Tht Archbishop of York will preach the first sermon in the presence of the King and Queen. All English204 words
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Article471 1924-07-14 5 The position of official reporter is not a sinecure. It has just been given to a young Government servant who has perfected a system of writing- Arabic shorthand, a thing with which the experts have been struggling for years. The women's gallery is very popular with native ladies. They are471 words
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Article999 1924-07-14 5 NOVICES AT WORK. (Times' Correspondent.) "The French," said Mr. Dooley, speaking of the Dreyfus trial, "is a tumultuous nation.") What adjective would he have used to describe the Egyptian Chamber of Deputies? This House has now bsw in session for some two months. It has b*Xl999 words
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Advertisement514 1924-07-14 5 BUSINESS CTRDS. Please Send for the Illustrated Catalogue of Musical Instruments. g SEASON CO., LTD. %*JIJ? d 113 North Bri(l^ Road S yHHHHMMHMHHMHHHMHHHHHHHHHMMMI CONSULT! HR QIALIFIED OPHTHALMK OPTICIAN. MOTION, SMITH SON, LTD., 14, Battery Roa.l. »«««4HHHHHHHHHHMi PHOTO ENGRAVING. FIXE ART AND COMMERCIAL g All types of Blocks. > STRAITS PHOTO514 words
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Advertisement558 1924-07-14 5 STEVEDORE. Dubash and General Contractor. BOATS AM) LAUNCHES SUPPLIER K. ML HUSSAIX. 9-11 Arcade Tel. 2289 PHOTOGRAPHIC DEALERS. Print mjf— DevelopinK— Enlareing. FRAMES MADE KONG HIN CHEONG CO. 104, North Bridge Road. CLEVEREST JAPANESE SHOE MAKER. FUJI BROTHERS. 20, Bencoolen-st. V ELKAYES MATCHES o BRANCH FACTORY. <i Fort Swettenham 'Phone558 words
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Advertisement546 1924-07-14 5 NOTICES. NOTICE. In accordance with Rule Xo. 3 u- Liquors Revenue Ordin.ine sjs«| f the Justices of the P. ace will be held ifl Magistrate's Chambers fti the Police < M Thanday 24th July 1924 at 2.15 p.rr skeft a Justice to fill a vacancy on tk« Licensing JttstJCJl F.546 words
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49 1924-07-14 6 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. Messrs Tan Boon Kiah and Tan Boon Yong and family beg to thank all thoe* relatives and friends who attended the funeral of their beloved father, Mr. Tan Swee Kae, and all those who sent wreaths, scrolls, letters and telegrams of condolence. 12 7 14. 15-i.49 words
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879 1924-07-14 6 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. MONDAY, JULY 14, 1924. Comment of the Week. Whilst the conversations at Paris between Mr. MacDonald and M. Herriot were successful in removing the misunderstandings that arose over the terms of the British invitation to the proposed London Conference, there are still many difficulties to be overcome879 words
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Article117 1924-07-14 6 Dr. Sun Yat-sen's citizenship is being questioned and efforts are being made in the Hawaiian Islands to ascertain whether his birth was registered there. It is claimed that he was born in Kula on the island of Mani in 1870. He entered the United States several times as a Chinese117 words
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Article251 1924-07-14 6 INDIAN LABOUR CONDITIONS. Malaya's Suicide Rate. (From Our Own Correspondent) kuala Lumpur, July 11. Sir W. George Maxwell opened the Planters' Conference this morning, and. In his speech, emphasised the great need* of the present day were investigation and co-operation, specially in connection with the rubber industry. He251 words
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Article638 1924-07-14 6 m The Prince of Wales will »pend a night under canvas at Wembley on August 2 when he attends the Imperial jamboree, in which twelve thousand scouts from every part of the Empire will take part. The Irish Free State Government has stopped payment of the salary of £1,688 a638 words
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Article94 1924-07-14 6 [Reuter's Service.] London. July 13. A record assembly of advertising expert* attended the ball and reception at the Albert Hall to five thousand worW-w.de debates to the convention of assoc.ated advertising clubs of the world, which the Prince of Wales opens at Wembley tomorrow. Two thousand of the94 words
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Article141 1924-07-14 6 The dedication of the br»U Übtaf to tht Cambridge's Own, who died in during 11)22-1925. took place in th« Garrison Church, Tan*lin Barracks unn, the evenrmr service yesterday. The Ke% J H. MeKew. M.C. C.F.. officiated throim". out the service which was attended several who still are.141 words
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Article154 1924-07-14 6 The Singapore Amateur Dramatic Committee staged their dress rehearsal of the forthcoming production of "The Gondoli ers" at the Theatre on Saturday nigrht, and although there still remains a little room for minor improvements the performance was highly satisfactory. All who have booked their seats for any of154 words
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Article269 1924-07-14 6 The Consul-General of Japan, Singapore, has received the following telegram, dt»te«l Tokio, July 7th, from the Minister for Foreign Affairs: 1. Since the catastrophe of last September enormous quantities of reconstruction materials have been imported to Japan and. indeed, for the five months ending May this269 words
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Article164 1924-07-14 6 Installation of a largre radio station fa Manila and of sub-stations in all important provincial capitals an d municipalities will be recommended by Governor General Woo I to his next message to the legislature. The plan is to use radio as a mean, of educating the people. Important news. Philippine164 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement202 1924-07-14 6 "The Connoisseur Comes to CaldbeckV FOR The Good Rhine Wine DEINHARDS Hocks ai3d Moselles STILL SPARKLING. RUDESHEIM SUPERIOR NIERSTEIN SUPERIOR ZELTINGER (MOSELLE) SPARKLING HOCK SPARKLING MOSELLE DBINHABD CO. COBLINI. The M >t Famous Wine Shippers on the Rhine. Galdbeck, Macgregor Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Shanghai.) 4r>, Robinson Road. Telephone No.202 words
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Advertisement50 1924-07-14 6 I Q CHAMPAGNE I I\ MERGER. /ftX EXTRA DRY. At Moderate Price. gjgja Dupire j PHI Brothers SOLE AGENTS. s.s. fm.s. ROBBIALAC THE PERFECT ENAMEL FOR MOTORCARS AND CYCLES FOR FREE BOOKLET— "INSTRUCTIONS FOR AMATEURS TO RENOVATE A CAR." Apply: ADAMSON GILFILLAN CO., LTD. Singapore. Penang, Kuala Lumpur, and Malacca.50 words
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Article145 1924-07-14 7 DUTCH FEAR MALAYA. REVISED TAXES~TO LESSEN DISADVANTAGE. Reuter's Service. London, July 12. A mmm from Amsterdam states that, replyinf t< a written question in the Se--1 I <r, the Colonial Minister adal the United States' expert Dntck E»<t Indies to investitht- ihan.es of foreign capital145 words
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Article475 1924-07-14 7 New York, July 12. Standard Oil Company's bulletin describe! th< complete failure of five years' effortf to rind oil in the Philippines, and say* that $1,250,000 has been spent in an endevoui to locate an American supply of oil in the Far East. THE TANGIER CONVENTION.475 words
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Article73 1924-07-14 7 I (By Courtesy of the Nanyo NichiNichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, July 11. Ifr. Voshizawa, Minister at Peking, and the Japanese delegation to the Russo-Japa-MM conference, have proceeded to Saghalien on a fortnight's tour. The three ministerial parties have passed the BjU of tariff revision on imported luxuries at a73 words
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Article87 1924-07-14 7 The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Miles, wh<, was baptised in the Cathedral on the l(Hh. instant, is a Singaporean of the fourth generation, being the great grandson of Major A. Studer (U. S. A. Army), who was Consul-General in Singapore for the United States of America87 words
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Article209 1924-07-14 7 WOUNDED IN CHEST. ASSAILANT RESCUED FROM MOB. [Reuter's Service.] Cairo, July 12. Zaghlul was slightly wounded in the chest by a revolver shot at the station, when starting for Alexandria. His assailant was arrested. Zaghlul was proceeding to Alexandria to attend a Bairam reception and was209 words
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Article580 1924-07-14 7 Paris. July 12. In the Senate M. Herriot dwelt on the necessity for close co-operation with England and the Allies with a view to the complete execution of the Dawes' report. The rights of the Reparations' Commission would be in no way affected. Concerning the evacuation of the580 words
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Article63 1924-07-14 7 A Hongkong paper says that the modern Chinese woman prefers to shingle her hair This fashion has not spread generally to Malaya where most of the ladies adopt the older fashions of flower wreaths or gold pins. It was quite a surprise therefore to meet an elderly Chinese woman of63 words
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Article164 1924-07-14 7 REBELS CAPTURE CITY. TROOPS FORCED TO RETIRE. [Reuter's Service.] Montevideo, July 11. The rebels are reported to be continuing operations successfully and completely to control Sao Paulo. The Buenos Ayres newspaper, La Nacion, say-* the Government at Sao Paulo has been deposed and the revolutionary Junta has164 words
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Article257 1924-07-14 7 London. July 12. The death is announced at Montreux of General van Heutsz, ex-Governor of the Dutch Indies. MISHAP TO DUTCH STEAMER. London, July 12. A message from Perim states that the Dutch steamer Anjer and part of her cargo have been damaged by sea water257 words
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Article328 1924-07-14 7 The following communication was given to the Press by Dr. Tagore at Penang on his departure. "It has been a matter of very great regret to me that I have not been able at this present time to fulfill my promise and stay in Malaya on my328 words
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Article79 1924-07-14 7 Remarking that he thought there was sufficient evidence on which to convict the accused of possession of opium, Mr. Gourlay delivered judgment in the case against Mohamed Ali, the well-known cattle dealer, on Saturday, inflicting a fine of $2,000, or in default six months' imprisonment. The79 words
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Article537 1924-07-14 7 MORE AWARDS, INTERESTING DEMONSTRATIONS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 12. Big: crowds attended the Show during the day. During the evening Sir George Maxwell went for a flight with M. Chanteloup. The Exhibition this morning was attended by well over 2,000 school children, who visited the tapping537 words
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Article171 1924-07-14 7 With Mr. Song Ong Siang, M.A. in the chair, Mr. Granville Robert* delivered a lecture on "Poetry and Prose" on Thursday evening at the Chinese Christian Association, Prinsep Street, before a large and enthusiastic audience. The Chairman in a brief speech introduced the lecturer of the evening,171 words
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Article152 1924-07-14 7 During a discussion in Parliament on a supplementary vote of e 350,000 for the Government airship scheme, Mr. Maxton (Socialist, Bridgeton), expressed the hope that the Air Service staff would not be exposed to undue risks in the research experiments. He was told that during- a recent152 words
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Article21 1924-07-14 7 A woman who took a course in potterymaking at an L.C.C. school is now making £3.000 a year by her art.21 words
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Page 7 Advertisements
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Advertisement112 1924-07-14 7 Jacobean Glassware. ROUND SALAD OR FRUIT BOWLS. 4'/ 2 inch $0.80. 7'/ 2 inch $1.85. 6'/ 2 inch $1.40. 8'/ 2 inch $2.25. COMPORTS, r/ f WW\\ K EPLATES FWWWWi JJ VASES \L*ZjEW™T JAM JARS GLASS WATER JUGS. 1 Pint Price $2.50 Each. 2 Pint Price $3.50 Each. ILLUSTRATED LISTS112 words
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Advertisement762 1924-07-14 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 throagh Bills of Lading for all Ovarian* Peiata. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Dae Singapore. X PHEMIUS762 words
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Advertisement538 1924-07-14 8 STEAMER SAIUNGS 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 An*. 7 s.s. ROMEO due Sept. 26 s.s. CITY538 words
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Advertisement630 1924-07-14 8 STEAMER SAIUNGS P. O. BRITISH INDIA ANI> APCAR LINES. (Incorporated in 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. Antwerp. For China and Japan. For Marseilles, London and AnUjerp Tonna P630 words
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Advertisement598 1924-07-14 9 SAILINGS O. S. K. Line. Destination. Steamers. Arr. De*. Londoa, Hamburg, Bremen, Rotterdam, Antwerp via Colombo, Aden, Port Npw v Sud n P Sai(l Atlas Maru July 17 July 19 xork via San Francisco, Panama Alaska Maru from Kobe Sept. 22 Durban, Algoa Bay, Cape Town, Rio., Wtt S BUen598 words
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Advertisement390 1924-07-14 9 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. B.s. PRESIDENT ADAMS July 30 Aug.390 words
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Advertisement759 1924-07-14 9 STEAMER SAniNr.s STRUTBERS AND BARRY. Operating U. S. Government Ships. SINGAPORE TO LOS ANGELES AND 1 SAN FRANCISCO. U.S.S.B. WEST JESTER to dischar( c a|)d |(Jad j U.S.S.B. WEST PROSPECT to dischar K e and ioad Sept. and subsequent steamers »pproximately 30 days apart Taking car*o to all Overland Point759 words
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Article55 1924-07-14 10 The Suwa Maru was delayed for a very short time at Malacca which port she touched after leaving Singapore on the Bth. inst. through an accident which resulted in injury to a Malay coolie who was at work loading bales of rubber. One of the bales dropped on55 words
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SHIPPING NOTES
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Article309 1924-07-14 10 Interesting details of the Colony's shipping in 1923 are given in the annual report of the Marine Department, which shows in many cases notable, uninterrupted advances in the number and tonnage of vessels entered and cleared at the ports. Of ships and craft of various kinds, the309 words
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Article366 1924-07-14 10 Fishermen Alarmed. Salmon fishermen of the lower mainland !of Br.tish Columbia, particularly at the j mouth of the Fraser river, are complaining bitterly of the heavy losses caused this yeyr through the depredations of hair seals. So serious has the situation become that it is366 words
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Article252 1924-07-14 10 In 1923 the total tonnage of entrances and clearances at HongKong was 8,t60,13£. i The figures for Shanghai were 29,530,835 i tons. These figures relate solely to oceangoing and river steamers. Hongkong is the terminus for vessels on the trans-Pacific run. and in that respect Shanghai252 words
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Article44 1924-07-14 10 1 m The former Dutch steamer Bloemfontein has been bought by the Ho Hong Steamship Company for the coolie trade between Singapore, Amoy, and Swatow. She will run under the name of the Hong- Peng, and is expected to arrive from Holland in Auguit.44 words
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Advertisement469 1924-07-14 10 STATE SHIPPING SERVICE. M.& KANGAROO Sailing from Singapore July 22. For FREMANTLE, (W. A.) For particulars regarding Passage and freight rates apply to McALISTER CO», LTD. Burns Philp Line For SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, via JAVA, DARWIN, r THURSDAY ISLAND AND BRISBANE Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons)469 words
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Advertisement233 1924-07-14 10 STEAMER SAILINGS. LLOYD TRIESTINO S.N. CO. (Incorporated in Italy.) HOMEWARD SAILINGS. For Penang, Brindisi, Venice and Trieste via ports taking ca»go on through Bills of Lading for Fiume, the Levant and Black Sea Ports, also to all ports on the West Coast of Italy. Due tQ Due Arrive. SaiL NIPPON233 words
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Advertisement124 1924-07-14 10 FACE CHD WIHJMA In Red, Burning, Itching Patches/ Cuticura Heals. *I was troubled with eczema on| my face. It broke out in •mall, red patches which gradually increased till my whole face was covered with burning an< i itching patches. My face began to swell in places, weep. ing also124 words
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Advertisement207 1924-07-14 10 Mi uaM jB OBTAINABLE IN ALL HOTELS, CLUBS AND BARS OR FROM THE SOLE AGENTS The Borneo Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Eng-land.) Singapore, Penang, Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur T. Anson. T.^>^ |fct Co<t| cut I|>( Labt tt> ir> J OttVC l IIC "x? in <em#aMf> c™ h Tin VIRGINIA JL/uL/11 1111207 words
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Advertisement94 1924-07-14 10 STEAMER SAILINGS. __Z__T-I^LJI INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in England.) Direct Services to Japan via Hongkong and Singapore atid to Calcutta via Penang from Singapore. Taking cargo or. through Bills of Lading for Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Chefco, Tientsin, Newchwang, Yangtze ports, Formosa, the Philippir.es, etc. FOR PENANG AND94 words
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Page 10 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous481 1924-07-14 10 MAIL TABLE. TO-DAY. >ledan Melchior Treub 9 a.m Pulau Soegi Ain Hong 9 a.m.* Cucob and Pontian Han- Chiap 9 a.m Cucob and Benuit Mersing 9 a.m Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy Sarvistan noon Malacca K heng Seng 1 p. m Colombo, Djibouti, Port Said, Marseilles, Europe, etc. Angers 2 p.m.481 words
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TRADE AND COMMERCE.
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Article140 1924-07-14 11 MACPHAIL CO. LTD'S REPORT. Singapore, July 12 Ratter.—London li%d. Local 38 Hubbers. —Neglected. Mining.— Asam Kumbanir* 49fl «>ie Batan«r Padan^ 57'., (J2' 2 "johanV 39 4"" Kamuntmffi 355. 6d. 365. 6d. f Kinta Dredra 82%, Mambaus 86 90, Murais £>5 3.os,^Nawng Pets LM IjM, North Taipingi dok r> i- p140 words
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Article141 1924-07-14 11 tm Singapore. Julv 12. The local share Market continues quiet in all lections, advances of 32* 6d and %d in the prices of Tin and Rubber severally having no appreciable effect on business. Cables just to band from London, however, indicate a revival of interest m141 words
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Article132 1924-07-14 11 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. (L. R. Macphail). Singapore, July 12. Rubber. ll a Bd. 3i>. Tin.— i'224 2s. 6d. 112.25. 100 tons sold. Rubbers. Pajams 3.80 4, Bids required for Balgownies. Malakoffs and Ayer Mo4eks, enquiries for Temerlohs at 20. Mining.— Murais 2.95 3.05, Taipings 1.13 1.22, Renones 275. 9d.132 words
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Article26 1924-07-14 11 Yesterday's Alterations. Hitam Tin 1.24 1.28 Malayan Collieries ($10) 20.25 26 Ulu Yam Tin 34s 6d 36s c.d. U. Engineers (10) 8.50 926 words
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Article132 1924-07-14 11 Due for Delivery in August. London, June 20. The new Zeppelin, constructed at Frederichshaven to the order of the United States Government is expected to leave on its voyage to America in the first week in August, according to The Times correspondent in Berlin, who says that132 words
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Article43 1924-07-14 11 Private credits 8 m.~. 1 17-S2 France, demund <>00 Norn. Hongkong, tr.jnaml 3% p. c Pram. Yokohama, demand 121 Nom. Java, demand I.'iB > v Bangkok, dem,nd 7»* Sewreign, Bank Buying $8.54 Bank of England Rate 4 p.p. Bar Silver London 34 B-1643 words
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Article178 1924-07-14 11 July I_\ Tin 100 Tons fiilgff Gambler 00 Pepper white 30 0 0 Pepper Black 17.00 Flake Tapioca 11.50 Pearl Sago Small 7 75 Copra n 30 Copra Sundried 11.80 Opium, Benares unt. 4,000 Rice, Rangoon white 275.00 Rice Siaan Xo. 1 for export 30.00 Rice, Siam Xo. 2178 words
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Article318 1924-07-14 11 Last week interesting details were given in the Legislative Assembly regarding the orders recently placed by the Railway Board for 60 broad-gauge locomotives. The contracts were all secured by British firms, mainly because they could give early delivery. Thus 40 of the locomotives were urgently needed for318 words
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BRITISH MALAYAN TRADE.
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Article54 1924-07-14 11 l'.>23. 1924. January 142,226,000 155,712,000 February $39,148,000 $45,451,000 March $*****,000 $55,768,00 I April $54,475,000 $49,695,000 Ma >' $50,624,000 $52^52,000 Ju"t" $*****,000 $483£ Total $*****4,000 $908,035,000 Bxgarta. 1928. 1924 January $53,*****0 $*****,000 February $50,279,000 $54,708,000 March $*****,000 $€1398,000 April $G2.82<>,000 $*****300 May $r>8.8»Hi,000 $*****300 June $«I*****0 $*****380 Total54 words
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Article343 1924-07-14 11 The directors' report to the shareholder states, inter alia: The Profit and Loss Account for the ywit show., a net profit of $17,199.87, to which must be added the balance of $6£ft4J7 brought forward from last account, making a total of $24,054.84 which, in view of343 words
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Article273 1924-07-14 11 The following: is the report by the directors to the shareholders for the period ended May 31st., 1924, to be presented at the annual general meeting to be held ori July 19th., at the registered office, {29, Chartered Bank Chambers, at 12 o'clock noon. Exclusive of Loan Account,273 words
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Article35 1924-07-14 11 Singapore, July 12, 11.30 a.m. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Spot 3H% ;ii»«4 Julfc 3DV a 31**; Aup.-Sept. 39% 40; Oct. -Dec. 40 41. London Quotation Sheet lUid. Market Steady.35 words
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Advertisement507 1924-07-14 11 Assets over $5,000,000 mwm^i Assurances in force over $17,000,000. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. LMTED. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) Thp r HEAD L OFFICE Winch ester House Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32 Old Jewry, EC ine Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and .ompliea with the507 words
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Advertisement488 1924-07-14 11 I BANKING. HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hongkw/) o Head Office: Hongkong. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and fully paid up $20,000,000 Reserve Fur.d: Sterling 4,500,000 Silver $25,500,000 Reserve Liability cf Proprietors $20,000,00 COURT OF DIRECTORS. W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Chairman. I H. P. White, Esq., Deputy Chairman. B. D.488 words
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Advertisement487 1924-07-14 11 j BANKING. CHARTERED BANK Or INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. incorporated in England by Royal Charter. Paid up Capital in 600,000 chares £5 each £8,000,000 Reserve Fund 3,900,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors g.000,000 HEAD OFFICE. 38 Bishopsgate, London, E.C. Agencies and Branches. Alor Star Hamburg Rangoon Amritsar Hollo Saigo~ Bangkok Ipoh487 words
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Advertisement145 1924-07-14 11 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter A. D. 1720). MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds Singapore Representatives— Messrs. BARLOW Co. BARKER Co., Ltd. Branch Office 64, The Arcade, CoUyer Quay. A GORDON LEE, Resident Manager. THE STANDARD LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. (Irxorporated in the United Kingdom by145 words
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THIRD TEST MATCH.
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Article301 1924-07-14 12 Reuter's Service. London, July 12. The third Test Match opened at Headingley, Leeds, to-daty in very hot weather, the sky being cloudless. The wicket was excellent. Gilligan won the toss and the English batsmen took no risks, but scored steadily. The South African bowling was301 words
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Article236 1924-07-14 12 Two Hat-Tricks at the Oval. [Router's Service.] London, July 11. At the Oval: Surrey defeated Gloucestershire by 323 runs. Surrey made 184 and 374 for seven, declared, Hobbs scoring 105 and Sandhani 73. Parker took seven for 82, including the hat-trick. Gloucester were dismissed for 7h and 157,236 words
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517 1924-07-14 12 Helped largely by seventeen extras, the result of very poor wicket -keeping- by Lieut. Prince, the S. C. C. beat the Royal Sussex Regiment on the Padang on Saturday by the narrow margin of eleven runs. Assis:ed in some measure by the state517 words
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191 1924-07-14 12 Playinp at Pulau Bi-ani on Saturday, the Y.M.C.A. defeated the Royal Engineers by 32 runs. The scores were as follows: Y. M. C. A. S. Hurst b Mills 5, V. Dumont b Lomax 2, F. Vine c and b Lomax 40, B. Shah run out191 words
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Article221 1924-07-14 12 I Reuter's Service.] Paris, July 11. In the Olympic four hundred metres semifinal Fitch (America) won in the world's record time of 47 4-5. Butler (Britain) waa beaten by inches only at second. In the final Liddell (Britain) was first, Fitch (America) second, Butler (Britain) third. Time221 words
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Article86 1924-07-14 12 London, July 11. At Bisley Scotland won the Elcho Shield with 1,607. England scored 1,558 and Ireland 1,495. BRITISH GOLF SUCCESS. London, July 11. At Oxhey in the professional polf match at the end of the morning round Duncan and Mitchell were three up and eventually beat Hagen86 words
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240 1924-07-14 12 Mr. Howard Williams, Chairman of the V.M.C.A. British Empire Union, son of Sir George Williams, who founded the association eighty years ago had as his guests at the Hotel Russell recently one hundred representatives of every part of the British Empire and countries abroad, in240 words
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Article980 1924-07-14 12 YESTERDAY'S FIGHT FOR TIME. Drifting Matches. The first of the series of races for the 1924 Cup so kindly put up by the popular Vice-Commodore, was sailed off yesterday in weather that drove all save the most confirmed optimists to despair. The official starter sent 14 boats away980 words
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Article95 1924-07-14 12 A Peking message of June 24th states: It appears that the Shanghai Foreign Commissioner recently approached th_> Consular Bo^v regarding the handing over to the Soviet of the Russian Consulate at Shanghai, and that the Consular Body duly reported the matter to the Diplomatic Corps at Peking. It is understood95 words
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Article505 1924-07-14 12 WALLEY-CHAI LAI FIGHT DRAWN. The ten-round contest for the Flyweight Championship of Malaya at the Malaya Boxing Stadium on Saturday night was declared a draw by referee Johnny Regan at the end of ten strenuous rounds, in which neither boxer lost a moment. There was more punching in the505 words
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Article238 1924-07-14 12 The inter-school preliminaries were concluded on Saturday afternoon and the following qualified to compete in the finals on Friday: High-Jump. (Clas? 1): H, Smith (St. Jos). W. Meyer and Tan Cheng Kiat (A. C. S.), and Teck Kee Lieng (R. I.): Class 2: J. Rodrigues (St. Ant.),238 words
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Article38 1924-07-14 12 INTER -STATE FOOTBALL. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, July 11. The inter-State Malay competition for the Sultan of Perak's cup between Perak and Negri Sembilan resulted in a goalless draw. The replay will take place to-day. —4k~38 words
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Article79 1924-07-14 12 The following were the winner? of the monthly Spoon Shoot held at Bukit Timah Range on July nth. Range. Score. Winner. 200 yds. 34 Lt. E. B. McCall. 200 yds. 33.4 Sgt. H. S. Kirwan 500 yds. 32 Pte. E. F. De Silv a 500 yds.79 words
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Article23 1924-07-14 12 Tuesday 15th. Signalling Class, Headouarters at 5.15 p.m. Thursday 17th. Band Pratice, Headquarters at 5.15 p.m FRANK C. SANDS, Commissioner.23 words
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Article32 1924-07-14 12 More than five tons of fish, preserved by carbon dioxide in place of ice, reached Montreal from Nova Scotia after a three-days' train journey as fresh as when taken from the water.32 words
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Advertisement277 1924-07-14 12 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. j3S^ THE HOP LEAF IS W A SIGN OF Jl EXCELLENCE M W MLW When you see the Hop Leaf277 words
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