The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 15 August 1924
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Title Section17 1924-08-15 1 Si ngapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE, ADVERTISER. 10 CENTS SINGAPORE, SJS.. FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 1924 NO. 11,27117 words
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Article241 1924-08-15 1 Hie French, Belgian and German neJtpates held a short conference, but it is uncertain whe<her it will be resumed Pape 6. Twenty British Labourites have arriv ed at Leningrad for the purpose of stLdyinp Sovitt educational methods.— Page 6. A well-known American boxer has been Stained at241 words
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Article979 1924-08-15 1 The little man ha<l short tegs, yet be seemed all breeches and fatten. His f::. too young for its lines and for the thin hair, WU keenly set. He had a solitary air, as if listening: to things others I not hear and seeing things others did n«979 words
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Advertisement259 1924-08-15 1 > A. G. BPAUNNG BROS., Ltd. jj Amateur (Jolf hampionship won with NKW BPAUHNG KED GOLF BALL.jj 5 Obtainable at Telephone QI'EEX'S Telegrams 5 5 t«34 3, Prince St. Tennis ww.v.v.'.v.vw.v.v.v.v.v.w.^ RAFFLES HOTEL. GUEST NIGHTS. Dinner and Dance. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. TEA DANCES, Every Monday and Friday. ORCHESTRAL259 words
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Advertisement144 1924-08-15 1 iite HPabco #in a X \AI Hi FOR Homes. Stores, Mills, Factories AT S.' UCOllt© The enamel— finish paint for interior v.alls. The Glossy hardness of PABCOLITE prevents the accumulation of dust and dirt and makes cleaning by washing particularly easy. Full particulars on request to Gordon and Company, LIMITED.144 words
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Advertisement138 1924-08-15 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. "Rustic©!," William Jacks— Page 7 Notice by F.M.S. Railways— Pape 5 "Bull Dop" Stout. Gatbriec— Pare 6. For PabeolHe, Gordon and Co.— Pape 1 Paris Models, Mdme. St. Leper— Pape 2. New films at Palladium to-night— Pajre 2. Sports Coat?. J. Crowther Shaw— Pape 2. I Zimbalist at138 words
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Advertisement26 1924-08-15 1 A. G. SPALDING KROS., Ltd. f f >r i U" High (lass. •I GOLF EQUIPMENT > call at i Telephone QUEEN'S Telegrams ]r>;!^ S, Prince St. Tennis26 words
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Miscellaneous110 1924-08-15 1 THE WEEK. Friday, loth. Higrh Water. 11.18 a.m., 10.41 p.m. P. and O. homeward mail leaves. Dutch homeward mail leaves. Tanplin Club Dance. 5 p.m. Boxinjr. M.8.5.. 9.15 p.m. S<it)udait, 16th. Hiph Water. 11.52 a.m. 1123 r-m. Victoria Institution Sport?. Raffics. Malaya Cup Football: S'pore vs. Malacca, Malacca. Tanplin Club110 words
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Article281 1924-08-15 2 THE ETON AND PARROW DRESS TEST. Ti ally British about the dot 1 lira is the El isfa puM demands al "diffen I: i> i k to be motht asions. Oi -y thorn m pracc u Speech I»ay. or spi i n if f the thrillinir cricket mal t thiI.H.B. - 281 words
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Article273 1924-08-15 2 Ifr. Edward Goy Hillier. C.M.G.. of p.king 1 China. I si ..er. for 1. :.ny year- a -.rent i. Peking "f the Hongkong Shanghai Bank- r Corporation, who. although blind for many y m took proiiniii pact in bringing <o >ut the financial recovery of Chma :if' Caino-JapaaCM War. andM.M. - 273 words
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Advertisement339 1924-08-15 2 Victoria Theatre. Thursday, August 28th at 9.30 p.m. ZIMBALIST ONE OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST MASTERS OF*THE VIOLIN BOOKING AT JOHN LITTLE'S. Prices $4, 2 and 1. SKKTOLENE A UNIQUE PBBPARATION FOB THE PRBVBMTION or .MOSQUITO \\|> OTHER INSECT RITES. (H ALL tHK .MISTS. OR THE AGENTS MEDICAL HALL LTD. 28339 words
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Advertisement254 1924-08-15 2 SS&fft PATHE CINEMA Cai! give private CINEMA SHOWS in any PRIVATE HOUSES OR GARDENS, CLUBS, SCHOOLS, PLANTATIONS, FACTORIES, ETC. in the Vicinity of Singapore town or outside. We supply Electric plant (where necessary). Projector, complete projrramme of films to be selected from the biggest stock in town according to wishes254 words
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Advertisement272 1924-08-15 2 Alhambra. From Monday, 11th August, to Friday, 15th August. In the Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. TOPICAL BUDGET British Screen News. ASSOCIATED FIRST NATIONAL PRESENTS LEWIS STONE in "THE DANGEROUS AGE" in 8 Reels. Its story is a powerful one replete with tensely dramatic lituatio that holds the spectators272 words
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Article982 1924-08-15 3 BEWARE (From Our Own Cji respondent). Paris June. In Switzerland flowers are almost sacred. Even the fleurs sauvages arc treated with respect, th t thoffctkw tourist who picks an a!pen veilchen merely to throw ft aside j kng liable to a tine. And he who has982 words
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Advertisement135 1924-08-15 3 A MASTERFUL TREAD Skidding is a terrible feeling. It is the only non-skid tread isn't it? You don't that feeling when you ride on that nas remained basically Goodyear All- Weather Tread i _i j l! unchanged for twentv vears— (ord Tyres. The All- Weather Tread grips tight. It hangs135 words
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Advertisement114 1924-08-15 3 Ny Carlsberg Beer SOLE IMPORTERS: THE EAST ASIATIC Co., Ltd. l (Incorporated in Denmark) SINGAPORE. DYSENTERY AND DIARRHOEA BROWN'S SPECIFIC in Eattery-rd; and of Miss BROWN. To be had of Three Dispensaries. scene of "Faust," and similar things, proves immensely popular. The orchestra, however, is not perfect, for the good114 words
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Advertisement404 1924-08-15 3 FORD OWNERS AVOID COSTLY REPAIRS BY USING White Star Oil j IT IS RECOMMENDED BY THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF CANADA AS BEING MOST SUITABLE FOR THEIR ENGINES. Malayan Motors 209—212 ORCHARD ROAD. -'J I I* Progress is Nature's Way The growth and healthy development of the child shows this404 words
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Article1226 1924-08-15 4 THE TAILTEANN GAMES FESTIVAL. Bernard Shaw has recently said that Ireland is now probably the safest country in the world for visitors. He spent a part of last autumn here, and, somewhere in the South, put the final touches to "St. Joan." It is rather in1,226 words
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Article360 1924-08-15 4 Mr. P. A. Anthony will not be returning to Malaya, says the Straits Echo, and it seems fitting to pay a tribute to the work he has done here since he arrived in the F.M.S. in April. 1910, after the lamented death of Mr. Spooner. During the360 words
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Article259 1924-08-15 4 Views of a Calcutta Journalist. Calcutta, July SL Mr. D. G. Upton, a Calcutta journalist who has returned Irom an extended tour in Persia, on being: interviewed at Karachi in regard to the Teheran outiacce. said: "While it la an unfortunate fact that the Persian people259 words
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Advertisement647 1924-08-15 4 ABRAMS' MOTOR TRANSPORT CO. 3, Penang Lane TELEPHONE 3140. New touring 5-seater Gardner cars for hire. Price $3 per hour rating. This is cheaper than hiring a taxi. Shanks Sanitary 1 Appliances I ft: -vX; -?t»y y?F .1 KJ& ii ii m ■■■■■ii<> "tfr fii mm* »i i^iwi' i >^647 words
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Advertisement271 1924-08-15 4 IB It was the founder of the firm of Mackintosh who set j[^ =2 the standard of what a good Toffee should be. ==p The first boilings were for his own smail shop. jk To-dajr, Mackintosh's Toftec de Luxe is made in the J^'-lau-gest Toffee Works in the world, and271 words
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Article1072 1924-08-15 5 CHANGED LIFE AT COLOGNE. Few amonjr the troops who marched through pouring- rain into Cologne and across the Rhine in December, 1918, when "Plum," as every one knew Lord Plumer. commanding the Second Army, took their salute by the pedestal of the Kaiser's statue on1,072 words
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Article629 1924-08-15 5 WILD BOAR DRIVES. Constant inopole, July. Sport is not lacking in Turkey, though the Turks themselves care little about it. It is almost exclusively the European who goe.< hunting or fishing for pleasure. It has indeed been one of the nuisances of the new regime this year629 words
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Article200 1924-08-15 5 "Dagoe*," "Wops," and "Squareheads." Mrs. Forbes-Robertson Hale, speaking at a session of the League of Nations Union Conference at Wembley on "America and the League." -aid that the people of the United States bad never really voted against the League of Nations. In their endeavour to200 words
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Article719 1924-08-15 5 I "A WORLD D \NGER. London, July 15. Lady Astor threw a bomb-shell into the •PPy gathering of advertising men at the inquet given by the Incorporated Society f British Advertisers at the Connaught ooms this evening, to members of the ssociation of National Advertisers719 words
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Article226 1924-08-15 5 Tit Air Ministry have received 19 entr:es for the helicopter competition for prizes totalling ±7>0,000, which will be held «n August 1. 1924, and April 30, 1925, stated the Manchester Guardian in mail week. Of these entrici iG have been accepted namely, nine from the United States,226 words
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Advertisement534 1924-08-15 5 CARDS, PHOTOGRAPHIC DEALERS, g I nntinjf— Developing— Enlarging FRAMES MADE KONG HIN CHEONG CO 104, North Bridpe Road. "SPECTAKLEER" Will ck-an. polish, and improve the vision. MOTION. SMITH SON, LTD., it H. Battery Road. ELKAYES MATCHES BRANCH FACTORY. i r<rt Swettenham Th ne 29 Please Send for the Illustrated 111534 words
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Advertisement566 1924-08-15 5 The BREATHEABLE TIEATMENT for COUGHS and COLDS EVERYBODY NEEDS PEPSI \\fHETHER it s a Cough, or a Cold, a sudden Chill. Sore Throat, or a revival Of the old Bronchitis, the Peps breatheable remedy is most speedily effective. The Peps way is to strengthen the breathing passages and end the566 words
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Advertisement590 1924-08-15 5 NOTICES. FEDERATED MALAY STATES RAILWAYS. TAMfIN-MAI A(( A BftANCaL On and from Ist. Boptombor, IM4, the tr:\in leaving Tampin S.lt a.m. ;i n.l arriving Malacca 0.13 a.m. will be retimed BS under: DAILY. Air. I), n. A \l. A.M. Tampin Tanjong Rimau 7 Oh Gadek 7.10 7.11 Alor Gajah 7.1(1590 words
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Article21 1924-08-15 6 BRADSHAW. On August 11th. 1924, at the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bradshaw, Serembun. a daughter.21 words
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Article57 1924-08-15 6 CHIA. On 13th August at 9 p.m. at 21 Soph'a Road. Madame Soon Siew Neo, dearly beloved wife of Mr. Chia Soon Kim. mother of Mr. Chia Choo Seah and mother-in-law of Mr. Lim Tua TVe. at the age of 47. Funeral on Su,nday 17th August to Bukit Brown57 words
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349 1924-08-15 6 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. FRIDAY. AUGUST 15, 1924. Everest. No one can read the story of the last Mount Everest expedition without a thrill of pride in the steadfastness of human nature in the face of the forces of Nature. The whole record is a story of indomitable conquest of difficulties349 words
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Article336 1924-08-15 6 The check at the London Conference which was most likely to happen has taken place, and at the point where it might most have been expected. Negotiations have reached such a stage that a decision has to be made about the evacuation of the Ruhr, or else the336 words
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Article367 1924-08-15 6 The Chief Secretary is spending a few days at F laser's Hill. Mr. W. S. Ebden has been appointed an Assistant Registrar of the Supreme Court, Johore. Mr. L. M. Beren^er and party have arrived in Penang and will spend a month at Clare Villa. Batu Ferringhi. Mrs. (Dr.) J.367 words
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Article841 1924-08-15 6 DEATH OF RAILWAY ENGINEER. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 14. The death has taken place of Mr. F. Jarman, engineer o n the F. M. 8. Railways since 1920, and formerly of Guthrie and Co. He was aged 38. and leaves a widow and three young841 words
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Article178 1924-08-15 6 [Reuter's Service.] London. Auk. 14. The Big Seven met at Downing-street af 9.30 a.m. The Germans did not arrive until 11 a.m. to continue the discu^ion* with the French and Belgians, with wb.»n an earlier meeting had been irnigli Hm Germans were delayed because since >».sterday evening they178 words
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246 1924-08-15 6 A cable received in Hongkong on August Sth, announced the death at home of Commander C. \V. Beckwith. R.N.. forme! Harbour Master and Marine Magistrate of Hongkong, who was invalided out of the Government service on pension in February last, when246 words
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Article110 1924-08-15 6 Case \m Calcutta High Court. Calcutta. July K. A diabolical story of murder and ar>«>r rarely paralleled in the annals of crimt hi India was told in the Calcutta High Court when the Bench ordered the re-trial of "wi> Mohamedans charged with the murder <»f a whole110 words
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Article90 1924-08-15 6 Earthquake in Kansai Province. (By Courtesy of the N'anyo NichiNichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, Aug. 1.?. An earthquake has occurred in Kan>ai Province, causing wooden and paper ioOTI t o fall in the houses in Okayarna prefer ture, and stopping clock? and watche* in Xagoya and Kyoto. The water supply90 words
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58 1924-08-15 6 The next meeting of the Society will be held at the Raffles Museum on Monday next, 18th instant, at B p.m. The mixed aeri'nd t includes a paper by Mr. I. H. Burkill entitled, The Limits, past and present, of the humid forests of the Malay58 words
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Article49 1924-08-15 6 A jumble sale of old clothes, etc. will l>e h«ld at St. Andrew's School, Stamford Road, on Saturday, September 6th. at 10 a.ir. Any contributions will be «rratt-fully r--ceived and may be sent to the Parsonau 9, Fort Canning Road, not later that. Thursday, September 4th.49 words
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Advertisement154 1924-08-15 6 BOLS LABELS ON YOUR LIQUSUKS AND GINS GUARANTEE PIRITY AND QUALITY. BOLS BOLS CIRACOA CHERRY BRANDY V O. GIN DRY GIN KUMMEL MARASCHINO Caldbsck, Macgregor Co., Ltd. dr.: o r p ora t od i n S b r._i:ai. 45. Robinson Road. Telephone No. 228. For Breakfast, Cold Tiffins etc.154 words
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Advertisement48 1924-08-15 6 jj Q CHAMPAGNE jj 111 MERGIER. I m i /QrV EXTRA DRY. 2- M jL At Moderate Price. m Dupjre i ji BEfi Brothers i »yjL>^ SOLE AGENTS. I J: s.s. f.m.s. GOODRICH TYRES BB PNEUMATICS SOLIDS TUBES S§3 "BEST IN THE LONG RUN" ADAMSON, GILFILLAN Co., Ltd.48 words
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Article204 1924-08-15 7 THE RUHR PROBLEM. AW \ITIN<; (.KRMANYS REPLY. [Reuter's Service.] London. Auk. 13. •he Dig fourteen did not meet in the M arranged, DM reason heinß 1 agreement had keen reached at the 1 Belgian-German ran furame in the 1 r. Conversations of the latter eonthe even iny. »tenri<204 words
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Article363 1924-08-15 7 Situation Not Yet Normal. Madras, Aug. K. mere appaan to be a possibility of a rtiffaaiiuil of the floods on the West t a»t, ar.d a ■mm from Calicut dated terday says that the Palamanthole 1- er ha> been flooded again, as the re"f torrential rains363 words
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Article208 1924-08-15 7 Khilafat Agitation Discredited. Calcutta, Aug. 6. Mr. C. A. Tegart, Commissioner of Police Calcutta, in the course of an important i>[>«>rt'on last year's work, states that the in the Congress camp diverted, to xtent, the attention of Non-Cooj>- < ration from its usual condemnation of208 words
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Article48 1924-08-15 7 Monogamy has been adopted as a principle of marriage for modernised Turkey bv u Commission which is drafting the nev "Family Rights Bill." and henceforth I tmous unions will only be allowed after rt r erence to the Law Courts and where the male can plead special circumstances.48 words
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Article171 1924-08-15 7 NOT A MUSEUM. M LTAN OF PERAK ON COTION. Reuter's Service. London, Aug. 13. Oru- of the features at Wembley has been the fortnightly exhibitions in the civic hall the activities of leading: English cities, fhi- has proved most valuable in bringing oversea* visitors into contact with171 words
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Article387 1924-08-15 7 Paris, Aug. 13. ["ha revenue returns for July totalled 2.42U.000.000 francs, thus exceeding July by <? 12,000.000. For the first seven months of 1924 the increase amounts to 3,156.000.000 francs.— Ha vas. ARMS FOR CHINA. Paris, Aug. 14. The authorities at Shanghai and Canton having on several occasions387 words
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Article220 1924-08-15 7 British Summer Dangers. In the district of Lochvinnoch (Renfrewshire) one Saturday recently there was a cloudburst, which tore up the highways. The torrential rain caused serious flooding in various towns and villages. A crowd of 30,000 attending an Orangedemonstration at Renfrew (near Glasgow) was caught in a fierce220 words
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Article525 1924-08-15 7 SERIOUS CHARGES AGAINST STRAITS-CHINESE. The story of an alleged attempt to murder a local Straits-born Chinese which was committed some years ago, was told in the Second Police Court yesterday, when the I preliminary into the charges of abetment of murder preferred against two Straits born525 words
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Article286 1924-08-15 7 Federated Malay States Council. July 21. Mr. Darbishire asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he has under consideration the election of European members of the Federal Council in the Malay States other than by nomination of the High Commissioner of the Federated Malay286 words
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Article111 1924-08-15 7 A meeting 1 of the Madras cinema trade has been held as a protest against the proposed Amusement Tax, which, it is asserted, i« unfai r to a trade already overtaxed, and the only amusement of poo* people. To add 25 per cent, to the cost of tickets is to111 words
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512 1924-08-15 7 FRUIT FROM SACRAMENTO VALLEY. The recent inception of a regular fortnightly service of Robert Dollar I steamers from San Francisco round the world is to be followed by an increased supply to eastern markets of the wide variety of Californian food pro--1 ducts, according to Dr.512 words
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Article146 1924-08-15 7 At the annual general meeting of the China Society, held on July 9th., the annual report and balance-sheet for 1923-24 were approved and passed unanimously. The Council for the ensuing year was elected as follows: Sir Denison Ross. Chairman; Mr. Philip Brutt, Vice-Chairman; the Rt. hon'ble Sir146 words
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Article97 1924-08-15 7 Should Germans Again be Eligible London, July 31. The Imperial Conference of Students concluded at Cambridge yesterday. It was recommended that Rhodes Scholarships should be extended to India and should again be available to German students. The scholarships should be on a competitive examination basis, instead of by97 words
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Article69 1924-08-15 7 London, Aug. 6. Tracery, the winner of the 1912 St. Leger, who was sold for the record sum of £53,00.) and returned from the Argentine last year, died at Cobham stud yesterday. It will be recalled that in 1913 Tracery was the victim of a Suffragist69 words
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Article42 1924-08-15 7 In place of the Max Linder picture which had to be cancelled, the Palladium is screening an exciting film called "The Skywayman" starring Lt. Ormer Locklear who was a well-known airman. The remainder of the pragratnme remains as previously advertised.42 words
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Advertisement172 1924-08-15 7 if lip "pfimT f t— "t^ 2S:fi Is Msl 75 n?* vard %S^^ umu^ ■■"iTTui^ Vn<zt flfllnnpc i If any of our Solric fast colour casement cloth I* should fade in use either through light, air or washing we guarantee to replace same absolutely |i free of charge. J Samples172 words
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Advertisement697 1924-08-15 8 STEAMER SAUJNgS "BLUE" FUNNEL" UNE Regular Services to. LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES. HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. BOSTON AND NEW YORK. Taking cargo on through Bills of Lading for all Overland P»i»U. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Doe Siag»»«r«. TEIRESIAS Marseilles,697 words
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Advertisement430 1924-08-15 8 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 MARSEILLES, LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG. s.s. CITY OF BIRMINGHAM due Sept. 6 s.s. CITY OP PEKIN due Sept. 28 t s.s. CITY OF DURBAN due Oct.430 words
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Advertisement635 1924-08-15 8 STEAMER SAILINGS P. O. BRITISH INDIA AND 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). o OKTWARDS FROM LONDON. HOMEWARDS. For China and Japan. For Marseilles, London and Antwerp. Due635 words
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Advertisement590 1924-08-15 9 STEAMER SAILINGS O. S. K. Line. Destination* Steamers. Arr. Dept. London, Hamburg, Bremen, Rotterdam, via Colombo. Aden. P. Said Argun Maru Sept. 11 Sept. 13 New York via San Francisco, Panama Alaska Maru from Kobe Oct. 15 Durban, Cape Town. Rio.. Santos, Montevideo Buenos Aires via Colombo t Panama Maru590 words
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Advertisement381 1924-08-15 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. s.s. PRESIDENT POLK Aug. 27 Aug.381 words
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Advertisement743 1924-08-15 9 STEAMER SAILINGS SOTTHERS AND BARRY. Operating U. S. Government Ships. SINGAPORE TO LOS ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO. U.S.S.B. WEST SEQUANA to discharge and load Aug. 24 U.S.S.B. WEST CHOPAKA to discharge and load Sept. 19 U.S.S.B. WEST MONTOP to discharge and load Oct. and subsequent steamers approximately 30 lays apart.743 words
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Article457 1924-08-15 10 During 1923, 203 ocean steamers called at Port Swettenham with import cargo as against 237 during 1922, and 175 ocean steamers called for export cargo as against 139 during 1922. The master of the Halvard reports that he passed a discoloured patch with wat^r breaking heavily over it457 words
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Article159 1924-08-15 10 The following passengers arrived by the P. and O. Kaiaar-i-Hind: Mr. M. A. Rust. Mr. K. M. Jopft Mr. K. .k>hns on Mrs. La Mothe, Mr^ Hume, infant and nurse, Mr. E. C. M. Pitch, Mr. E. Armstrong, Mr. O. R. Bjorkander, Mr. R. McKerrow, Mr. and Mrs.159 words
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Article115 1924-08-15 10 N. D. Meffmn, Mr. G. F. Johnson, Mr. L\ .1. Meek. Mr. G. S. Arthur. Mr. M. De;v. My. W. Cutler. Mr. H. Porterrield. Mr. D. G. Turner, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Quintrell. Miss W. W. Booth and Chinese child, Mr. L. K. Ftnton. Mrs. Lennon, Mrs. L. Bracey115 words
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Advertisement664 1924-08-15 10 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated in Australia.) For SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, via JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND AND BRISBANE Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and MONTORO (5,000 tons.) Tho s.s. MARELLA is the largest and f.nest steamer trading to Australia, Cabins de luxe, single berth cabins, swimmir.g bath,664 words
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Advertisement93 1924-08-15 10 STEAMER SAILINGS. HOLLAND-EAST ASIA LINE. (Monthly Service to Philippines, China and Japan) The «.s. "BOEROE" will load on or about t. 19th. August 1924 for Manila Hongkong. Shanghai, Tientsin, K<<be, Yokohama, Dalny and Tsingtau. For freight and particulars please apply to: STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ "NEDERLAND" 66-68 Robinson Road. 'Phones 527 and93 words
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Advertisement198 1924-08-15 10 SI OBTAINABLE IN ALL HOTELS, CLUBS AND BARS OR FROM THE SOLE AGENTS The Borneo Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in England.) Singapore, Penang, Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur T. Anson. SMOKE GARRICK SPECIAL SIZE NO. 2. CIGARETTES. Ty?" li|g "F-^f SOLD IN TINS OF 25 PlllMTVfaf^Ml AND 50 AND ALSO iN ;ljji^^EHu^W| DECORATED198 words
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Advertisement111 1924-08-15 10 STEAMER SAILINGS. NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYJ) I 'V" T fJAMBURG-AMERIKA LINE. (Companies Incorporated ir. Germany.) The undernoted are the Companies intended fixtures. OUTWARDS. For Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan. Due Singapore. AACHEN (X.D.L.) Aug. 17 tOLDEXBURG (HAL.) Aug. 28 t Via Manila. HOMEWARDS. For liotterdam, Hamburg and Bremen. Due Singapore. *RHEIXLAXD (H.A.L.) End111 words
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Miscellaneous749 1924-08-15 10 MAIL TABLE. TO-DAY. Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy Glenfalloch 8 a.m. Medan, Sabang, Suez, Port Said, Genoa, Southampton and Amsterdam, taking specially superscribed mails for Europe Prins de r Nederlanden 8 a.m. Batavia Van der Hagen 9 a.m. Mersing, Rompin, Kuala Pahang, Kuantan Kemaman A Leong 9 a «n. Cucob and749 words
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Article502 1924-08-15 11 FRASER'S WEEKLY REPORT. Aff Singapore. Aug. 13. t- a i ady market throughout the week Tin closes .lightly easier with ihare quotations following suit. Bu<ine- how ever, continues brisk in most of the popular counter,. Rubber also has had a Lfback after a period of firmness but502 words
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Article65 1924-08-15 11 August 14. Bank 4 m.s. j 1 Bank dt-mamt 2 I Privat. credit- n\.<. J < New York, demand [2% Credit* N dftjri France, uema.id 870 Nom. India, T. T. g 163»i Nom. Hongkong, demand t\ p.c. Prcm. Yokohama, demand 126 Xom. Java, dfinatic; 138% Bangkok, demand Scvv reign,65 words
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Article176 1924-08-15 11 August 14. Tin 75 Ton- SI2G ''5 Gambler 7 20 'Z Q Pepper white 32.50 Pepper Bhic.-; 17:25 Flake Tapioca 11.50 Pearl Sago i^mall 775 Copra 1175 Copra Sundriei 12 "5 Opium, Bfiu-res unt. 4,000 Rice, Rangoon white 275.00 Rice Siam Xo. 1 f_,r export 30.00 Rice, Siam Xo.176 words
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Article147 1924-08-15 11 Singapore, Aug. 14. Following the strong markdt of last week, a reaction manifested itself towards the end of the week, brought about by ■peculators taking profits, and accentuated by the cessation of demand in London and New York. Values have fallen 3 for ail positions. The local marke'.147 words
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Article143 1924-08-15 11 Yesterday's Alterations. Batang Padang Ti.. SO 55 Hitam Tin 1.40 1.4"> Idris Hydraulic (£1) 24s 25s x.d. K. Kamuntinffs 47s 47i 6d Murai Tin 2.95 3.05 Malayan Collieries 28J25 2>.75 Xawng Pet 1.67% 1.75 Pengkalen 13.50 14 Taiping (1> i.17% 1.22«, Ting Kil (10) 3.75 4.10 Ayer143 words
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Article160 1924-08-15 11 MACPHAIL CO. LTD'S REPORT. Wi kingaport-, .\u K li. Kubber.— London Is. l' B u. Down Loeai 44%. In.— London E260 lU>. Local 128% torn sold). ttubbers. Quiet. it :vi i l n «v :viunus huve buyii ia i at j.io. Kamuntinga have buyen »i Jt 48s. .m and Siamew160 words
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Article191 1924-08-15 11 Singapore, Auk. 1 1. Market! are very quiet, and there u very nttU of Interest to report upon. Kubbers.— The commodity is down to Is. l^d., and in consequence shares a a rule, a»e easier, but the actual business pawn g i> negligible quantity. Ifentakabi Offer191 words
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Article161 1924-08-15 11 ROSE MACPHAIL CO\S REPORT (L. R. MacPhail.) Singapore, Au«. 1 I. Rubber. Is l%&. 4."). Tin. £230 10s. ?:> tons. 12o'' 4 Both tin and rubber have experienced further slight drop but there la practical;, no change ,n share prices and a good et< quiry continues. Idris Flydraulics are a161 words
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Article241 1924-08-15 11 Singapore, Aug. 14. Rubber.— During the earlie,- part of tht period under review the market was firtn aj about 47 lor Standard Sheet, since then however, there have been easier advice* from London and New York and price* have receded to a slightly Umei level. In the local241 words
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Article39 1924-08-15 11 Singapore, All jr. 11, 12 noon. Singapore Standard Rihbed Bmok# I Sheet. Spot 44 'j 4."»; Sept 4."i 4."»' 4 CktDec 4SH 45^4 Jan-March 4r>'.. 47. I.>i don Quotation Sheet Is lVhd. Market Easier.39 words
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Advertisement505 1924-08-15 11 Assets over $5,000,000. A r mw Assurances m force over $17,000,000. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) Th* r HEAD 0F^ ICE: Winch ester House Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32 Old Jewry EC The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England, and omplies505 words
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Advertisement325 1924-08-15 11 BANKING. YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LIMITED. —Established 1880.— Capital Subscribed Y. 100,000,000 (fully paid up) Reserve Fund y. 74,500,000. President: K Kodsma E:*q. Vice-President: R. Ichinoraiya, Esq. DIRECTORS. Jamakawa, Es<,. Baron K. Monmura. M. Odapiri, Esq. N Iparashi, Esq. Baron K. Iwasaki. K. Mogami, Esq. K. Tatsumi, Esq K. Takeuchi, Esq.325 words
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Advertisement495 1924-08-15 11 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. Incorporated in England by Royal Charter. o Paid up Capita! in 600,000 ehares £5 each £3,000,000 Keserve Fund 3,900,000 Keserve Liability of Proprietors 8,000,000 HEAD OFFICE. 38 Bishopsgate, London, E.C. Agencies and Branches. Alor Star Hamburg Rangoon Amntsar lioilo Saigon Bangkok Ipoh495 words
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Advertisement229 1924-08-15 11 BANKING. HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. < Ia ?orporated in Hongkong) o— liead Office: Hongkong ss Keserve l+H&fSfeop^ g^ COURT OF DIRECTORS HPWhf e S den 'n Ellqi> Chapman. A. O. Lan g E G I nief Manager. Hon. Mr. A. G. Stephen Manage: Hongkong. A. H. Bariow, Esq A. B.229 words
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Advertisement49 1924-08-15 11 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter A. D. 1720). KRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bunds Singapore Representatives— Messrs. BARLOW Co. Messrs. WE ARE ft Co., Ltd. Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER in: Co., Ltd Branch Office 64, The Arcade, Collyer Qua>. A. GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.49 words
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Article944 1924-08-15 12 CORNER TURNED. Winston Churchill on Restriction. Mr. Winston Churchill was the principal guest at ttoe first annual dinner of the Incorporated Society of Planters at Malaya at the Hotel Cecil on July l&tth. Mr. G. L. O'Hara Hickson. Chairman of the Soft ty for 1923, presided.944 words
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Article36 1924-08-15 12 A Rl BBER PROSECUTION. To the Editor. Sir, Had the other lighter been weigheJ and shown a loss would the Restriction officer make good the deficiency? Why was it not weig-hed AXM.36 words
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Article528 1924-08-15 12 To the Editor. Sir, Having in view the disability of public servants to reply against allegations made apainst them in the press, many of us would not like to appear to force their hands and think it only fair not to make their position more embarrassing than528 words
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Article145 1924-08-15 12 London, Aug. 6. The almost entire absence of wind reduced the racing at Cowes to-day to a farce. In the big yacht handicap Britannia, with His Majesty and the Duke of Connaught on board, was an entrant. The competing vessel? wtre stationary for half an hour using145 words
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Article20 1924-08-15 12 London, Aug. 7. J. Beresford retained the Winpfield sculls. Amateur Championship, defeating K. Craig by five knpths.20 words
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Article85 1924-08-15 12 Friday, 5 p.m.— Drill Hall Ist Ro>«Wx. Service; 4.45 p.m. Balestior Malay Company; 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall Chinese and Eurasian (?ompanies. Saturday, 2 p.m.— Balestier All Units; 2 p.m. Bukit Timah Chinese Company; 2 p.m. Fairer Range Malay Company. Sunday, 7.30 a.m.— Balestier All Units; 8.30 a.m. Jardine85 words
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Article486 1924-08-15 12 Yesterday, for the first time, an interMalay School sports, drill and games competition was held on Raffles School ground. Attention has been drawn on many occasions recently to the increased interest in school sports on the part of boys in the English schools of the Colony. The486 words
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Article106 1924-08-15 12 Kleinman Defeats Java Champion. The Java lawn tennis champion, Versteeg, who is on a visit to Singapore, met Kleinaian, the S.C.C. champion, in an exhibition match on the Padang yesterday. It was a disappointing game, for Kleinman proved to be much too good for the visitor, who shewed106 words
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Article27 1924-08-15 12 S. C .C Tournament Postponed. The Autumn Tournament at the S.C.C., which was to have commenced this afternoon has had to be postponed until Tuesday, the 19th.27 words
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Article164 1924-08-15 12 Well Pleased with Results. Most of the members of the British team in the Olympic Games arrived in London from Paris recently. Mr. Philip J. Baker, captain of the team, said: "We have had an extraordinary good time, and we have done quite as well as164 words
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Article33 1924-08-15 12 There will be a quarter mile free style handicap race at the Chinese Swimming Club on Sunday. The Ping Pong championship final will be played off on the same day.33 words
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Article22 1924-08-15 12 London, Aug. 6. Wellington.— New Zealand beat the British Northern Union rugby team by thirteen points to eleven.22 words
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Article111 1924-08-15 12 MAJOR MILLARD'S BENEFIT. There was only a moderate crowd present at the Happy Valley ring last night, when a special benefit programme in honour of Major Millard was put on. The exhibition bouts were very good, Eddie Grady being partner to Jerry Monahan, Johnny Regan and Jamito, with whom111 words
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Article84 1924-08-15 12 London, Aug. 13. At Eastbourne, in unsettled weather after overnight rain, the match between the Harlequins and the South Africans took place in the presence of a small attendance and on a soft wicket. The Harlequins compiled 73, Blanckenberg taking 5 for 3! and Pegler 5 for the84 words
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Article155 1924-08-15 12 London, July 25. G. L. Jessop, writing in the Evening Standard and commenting upon HobbsV non-inclusion in the touring team, states: "For a professional I regard the' remuneration for a first trip as liberal, but it seems inappropriate to offer the same conditions to players155 words
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628 1924-08-15 12 Singapore, Aug. 14 A mon optimistic tone prevails i n the share market owing; no doubt, to the tfradual increase in the price of rubber an,] tin and to the improved political situation S.r°T" u Unn the wt ek under RView tnere has been628 words
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Article22 1924-08-15 12 Printed and published by Reginald Downing Davies at th« o^cp of the Singapore Free Press Ltd.. 69, Robinso.i Road, Singapore, Straits Settlements.22 words
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Advertisement32 1924-08-15 12 i faith, he thought, was well founded. The only other toast was that of "The Visitors," which was proposed by Mr. M. J. Kennaway and responded to by Sir Ernest W. Birch.32 words
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Advertisement170 1924-08-15 12 S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. BEG TO ANNOUNCE THAT FROM AUGUST Ist HIS MASTER'S VOICE RECORDS. ARE REDUCED TO Plum label Dance record 10 in. 1.75 12 in. 2.50 Black 2.50 3.50 Red Double sided 3.25 4.50 Buff 3.75 5.25 Pale Green M 6.00 Pale Blue 7.00 Whi *e 8.25 WWW170 words
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