The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 5 February 1925
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section16 1925-02-05 1 Singapore Free Press AN D MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. nVTC SINGAPORE, S.S., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1925. NO. 11,107.16 words
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Article226 1925-02-05 1 The Legislative Assembly at Delhi has passed a bill repealing the Government's recent measures against sedition Page 5. Attempts are still being made at Geneva to compose the opium differences of the British and American delegations Page An explanation regarding the nonpayment of (he Hu-K using railway226 words
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Article1117 1925-02-05 1 All poets with their heightened sensibilities are unusual and interesting popple, ani the time has come, we suppose, for the Victorians to be rediscovered, since the litest generation knows little about them. Wordsworth, with his life of apparent calm, bat really of constant excitability kept r.1,117 words
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Advertisement238 1925-02-05 1 WIN (i LOONG 0 sisRD house n TROPICAL SUITS. STRBI RAFFLES HOTEL. TO-NIGHT Guest Night, Dinner 8 Dan:c. rSom I r- 1; N< 2020. SEA VIEW HOTEL. FRIDAY, EBRUARY*— Dinner a-«.<i Dance. SUNDAY, sth FEBRUARY,— Bathing High Water. <ui> a.m. sing Accommodation. New Bathing Booths. Sunday Tiffin. Afternoon Tea, Dinner238 words
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Advertisement132 1925-02-05 1 BIG BUSINESS R^AF tt 'J^^ii^^ttJ^,5 l *2J lrtl^ com P<™son, adopted the RO^AL i^PEWRITER because it will do MORE work and BETTER work for a longer time at a less cost. "COMPARE THE WORK" AND YOU. TOO, WILL ftEALIZE THE SUPERIORITY OF THE m W w^ x*» r w^— w132 words
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Advertisement180 1925-02-05 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Solignum kills white ants— Page 2 Pck o 1 My Heart ia coming;— Pt^e 2, Wm. Jacks tpt expamst raetal-~Pagt 7 Paiij-an t^osiiy— United Engineers— Pagre 3. 10 Green Strip; whisky tn Lit le' Pa*« Week-end fixtures at the Se& View Hotel —Pa gre 1. Gathrie and C180 words
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Advertisement14 1925-02-05 1 WING LOONG FOR UGH CLASS TAILORING. Style, Cut and Finish Guaranteed. 32, HIGH STKKKT.14 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous65 1925-02-05 1 THE WEEK. Thursday, :,'h. High Water, 7.JT a.m.. 9.32 p.m. Phil. Orchestra, Mem. Hall, 5.15 p.m. Child Welfare Society mt^., Govt. House, 5. .30 F.Uhiy, 6th. Hi*rh Water, &£2 a.m., 10.14 p.m. Thaipusum. S.S. A??n Dinner, Singapore Club. Sat iirduy, Ith. HiV'h Water, 9.0 a.m., 10.47 p.m. Thaipusum. B. I.65 words
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Article335 1925-02-05 2 tsky sesssa to have established biroIlite definitely as the mystery man of Russian Revolution, and, whatever tin I tent of his failure to maintain himself ti one of Its leading ft^irres, U is failiy i •tain thai history will concern Itself rgely with him. From the335 words
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Article341 1925-02-05 2 The submerging of the SiOB playing-fields by the Thames floods has provoked the inevitable allusions to a well-known saying attributed to the Duke of Wellington. If, however, it be true an- —there is some ground for doubt on th_- matter that tie really dtclarod that341 words
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Advertisement491 1925-02-05 2 Wed: and Thurs: Feb. 4 and 5. The Wonosobo Relief Fund AT THE HAPPY VALLEY I'nder the Patronage and in the Presence of THE CONSUL GENERAL FOR THE NETHERLANDS SEVERAL CLUB MINSTRELS, WAYANGS LODROK KULIT Etc. ADMISSION 20 cents. "SELANGOR TURF CLUB7 SPRING MEETING, 1925. Fehraary, 21st, 24th. 26th and491 words
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Advertisement481 1925-02-05 2 COMING THE A Geiman Screen Adaptation of Germany's National Legends A Marvellous Cinema Achievement in two Epochs* SIEGFRIED. VENGEANCE of KRIMHILDE. Watch for Further Aunounctments! SOLE DISTRIBUTOR FOR S.S.— F.M.S.— SI AM: R. M. DONATI, L 186 ORCHARD ROAD, i «Wu PALLADIUM ORCHARD.RD. 1986 before 4 p.m. at 9 Sharp481 words
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Advertisement341 1925-02-05 2 Alhambra From Saturday, 31st January, to Thnrsdai au J% lth '^ruarv In the Second Show at 0 p.m. Sharj. THE WALL NUT. 1 Reel Star Comedy. TOPICAL BUDGET of inter A POWERFULLY DRAMATIC AND APPEALING l»ir IT IS A J. STUART BLACKTON-YTTAGRAPH SPft with an unusually stroug cast of noted341 words
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Article611 1925-02-05 3 ESTATE COOLIE DRLGGED AND KOBBEIJ. Identification Unreliable. That it was the tenth case of datura prisoning he had handle! during the two yean he had been at the IMstrict Hospital, iiuala Lumpur, and that in all ten cases a similar story was told, W&S the startling statement611 words
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Article221 1925-02-05 3 The quashing by the Court of Criminal Appeal < f ihp conviction :>{ a man because, being apprehended before 9 p.m., he could not he convicted of "po^e^mg hoosebreakIng implementi by night,* 1 reminds correspondent of one great advantage which risoneri used to have In days221 words
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Article132 1925-02-05 3 Arrival of Two Experts. The Times of Ceylon states: The British public has been made familiar with manipulative surgery by the remarkable cures effected by Sir Herbert Barker, who has a natural aptitude it might be termed genius for the practice of osteopathy, for setting dislocated132 words
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Advertisement209 1925-02-05 3 Wi^ Y°?^ ard s G "P e Water IM at r ha P d babies are spared the /JSm ufferm g. a nd weakness inflicted jyW) i y teethin K and stomach pains, ,/ggry loss of sleep, and attacks of yS^^auirrhwi. And the same soothing /jOmf health-giving properties make Woo209 words
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Advertisement258 1925-02-05 3 SOME OF THE ADVANTAGES OF SYNOLEO (THE OIL BOUND DISTEMPER) 1 RESULTS EQUAL IN EVERY WAY TO A FLAT ENAMEL. 2 PRICE IS NO GREATER THAN THAT OF SO-CALLED WASHABLE DISTEMPERS. 3 POSSESSES STRONG DISINFECTING PROPERTIES. 4 FORMS A DURABLE, WASHABLE, IMPERVIOUS FINISH. 5 Can Be Scrubbed Without Injury. 6258 words
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Article1433 1925-02-05 4 BRINGING IN THE NEW YEAR. Snow, Gales, and Flood*. (From Our Own Correspondent). Edinburgh, IKc. 7. The New Year has been whirled in on a blast that has brought flood and destruction and fatal shipwreck in its wake. Gleaming fire-flaughts have dazzled the infant eyes cf 1925, and1,433 words
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Article573 1925-02-05 4 Amusing Evidmce in Hanff Court. Amusing evidence was given in a case in Banff Sheriff Court, before Sheriff More, when John Gardiner was charged with hav ing, between June 1, VJ'2'A. and March 16, l'J24. in Whyntie Hill plantation cut down ami stolen 16 fir trees to573 words
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Article1056 1925-02-05 4 OPENING THE PORTA SANTA. A Million Visitors Expected. Rome. With reference to Renter*! recent telegram, the following account of the ceremony at Rome, taken from The Observer, of mail week, will be fou^l of interest. The Holy Year, or L'Anno Santo, opens on Christmas Eve; the initial1,056 words
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Advertisement376 1925-02-05 4 Protect your Complexion Calvert's Carbolic Toilet Soap is a pleas- antly perfumed Antiseptic Soap for ordinary toilet use, prepared with a suitable proportion of crystal carbolic. It is an i excellent Soap for the skin, delightfully refreshing to use, and quickly removes all traces of perspiration. Gal verts foCARBOLICTfI Toilet376 words
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Advertisement173 1925-02-05 4 Cl^r«ttes. vacuwnicleanedl Tobacco leaf grows in sandy soil and much of the sand clings to the leaf. Sand produces a hot, metallic flavour, and inhalation of it is injurious. No trace of sand is ever found in 555. )ur 1 vacuum-suction process— exclusive to 555— removes most of it during173 words
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Article133 1925-02-05 5 COMMERCIAL PACT. AMWCA srrroßTs world court. [Reuter's Service.] Washington, Feb. 3. The Senate Foreign Relations' Committee has decided to re, f..v«,urably on the Ge.man commercial treaty, subject to reservations, under which the United States have the right, after the first year, to change the provisions relating133 words
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Article73 1925-02-05 5 [Reuter's Servue.] London. Feb. 3. Mr. Koo, travelling secretary of the World*! Student Christian movement, addressed a packed nueting at Westminster OB the subject of the evolution of China, and its possibilities for Christianity. The hall was not big enough to hold the wouldbe hear* is and73 words
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Article47 1925-02-05 5 [Router's Service.] Montreal, Feb. 3. It is announced that the Royal Bank of Canada has purchased the Stock Bank of South America, which has a paid up capital of 55.000,0€0, and reserves of $2,250,000, snd has >even branches in Costa Rica, Columbia, Peru, and Venezuela.47 words
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Article110 1925-02-05 5 [Reuter's Service.] London. Feb. 3. The Gazette announces the appointments of Sir Tharles Finest St. John Branch, K-C. as Chief Justice of Ceylon, and Mr. George Campbell Deane ;i< Puisne Judge of the Straits Settlements. [Sir Charles Branch was in t^e Strait* Settlements from 11*21 to 1923 as110 words
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Article138 1925-02-05 5 OPIUM— STILL "SMOKING." f Reuter's Service.] Geneva. Feb. 3. The committee of sixteen members -of the first and second opium conferences debuted the outstanding point concerning the date from which the period of fifteen rears for the effective prohibition of the nee of prepared opium shall run. Viscount Cecil and138 words
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Article113 1925-02-05 5 ANTI-SEDITION. I REPEAL BILL CARRIED. [Reuter's Service.] BHhi. Feb. 3. The AaaewMv, nmid a grood deal of excitement am! sorm- uproar, carried, by 50 votes to 40, Mr. Patel's motion to introduce a bill repealing various anti-sedition '.ireasures. Sir Alexander Muddiman, Home member, botly opposed the motion, and113 words
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Article69 1925-02-05 5 I [Reuter's Servke.] Washington, Feb. 3. Despatches received in official circles from Roflta <tate that the new Italian Ambassador has been instructed to take up the settlement of the Italian debt to Ameriea <>n his arrival in Washington. The newspapers comment that, in the event of a settlement69 words
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Article28 1925-02-05 5 [Reuter's Sen ice.] Managua. Feb. 3. A fresh outbreak of revolutionary activities is reported in' Southern Honduras, where General Fvrrara, the revolutionary leader, has captured Nacoroe.28 words
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Article53 1925-02-05 5 [Reuter's Service.] London. Ftb. 3. With reference to the railway trouble the companies propose immediate reductions in wages of six and four shillings weekly in the rural and industrial areas respectively. It is learned that, under the Railways 1 Act, the whole matter must be submitted to the53 words
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Article79 1925-02-05 5 TURKO -GREEK DISPUTE. [Reuter's Service.] London, Feb. 3. In connection with the Turco-Greek dispute, owing to Turkey's expelling the Creek patriarch from Conatantinopla, it is learned that the Allied Governments are closely watching the situation, bat no ■erfolM development is anticipated provided the matter i> carefully handled. Paris. Feb. 3.79 words
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Article136 1925-02-05 5 [Reuter's Service.] London. Feb. 3. In a speech at Southampton, Mr- A. M« Samuel, Parliamentary Secretary of the Overseas Trade Department, deprecated alarm because imports exceeded exports last year. He found that the ratio of imports to exports was practically the same as for the past thirty years,136 words
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Article54 1925-02-05 5 [Reuter's Service.] Paris, Feb. 3. On the resumption of the foreign estimates' debate the Chamber voted by 311 votes to 246 in favour of the provision of s special mission to the Vatican to represeni Alsace-Lorraine. The motion was draftee in a special form to overcome the54 words
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Advertisement348 1925-02-05 5 Business cards. a btolar" cipars have rp tf.i brand in mansions, where highest quality Obtainable from: %nflN UTTLE CO., I/ID. H HFFIV C0..26-A S. Canal Rd. SjOOR SAHIB, D'AJ«aM« 8t ;'v iiK I>>tach Road A TAI l HAN.. 49 Tclok Ayer St. nu YEW I HYE SONS., Hiph St. cfi348 words
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Advertisement659 1925-02-05 5 NOTICES. NOTICE is hereby given that the Trade Mark consisting of the word "Dl'CO" super.mposed on the Word -Dt PONT" in an oval is the TradMark of E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND CO.. a Corporation organised and existing under the Laws of th« State of Delaware and having659 words
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Advertisement861 1925-02-05 5 MM— fc. "^MMBaiBBMBBMHMBBMB EXCHANGE HANKS. Th Exchange Banks will ha ek d on Saturday, February 7th, for tho Hindu Festival of Th?ipusr.m. M 6-2 AUCTION SALES, SHERIFF'S SALE. I": THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAIT9 SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. In the cause of Vacuum Oil Company Plaintiffs. Versus Chop Swee861 words
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Article17 1925-02-05 6 HOLMES— At Penang on February 2nd. 1925, to Ethel, wife of R. N. Holmes, a son.17 words
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Article94 1925-02-05 6 CATTO-LOWE; ALLAN-LOWE —On Satur daj, January 31, 1925. at the Church of the Assumption, Penang. by the Rev. Father A. Deva!-. Gordoa Campbell Catto. second son of the law Mr. and Mrs. James Catto. of Widnes, near Liverpool, to Cynthia Dorothy Lowe. ehUst ihiughter of the late Mr.94 words
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Obituary36 1925-02-05 6 LOWE. On the 4th instant at h> resi<k>nce St. Geoijre's Villa. Uppor Seranpoon, George F. Lowt-. airod 72. Funeral will take place to-day M I pjm. for the Church of Good Shepherd. Thence to Bidadari.36 words
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652 1925-02-05 6 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1925. Who is my Neighbour? Whatever opinions may be held as to the efficacy or desirability of the greater aims of the League of Nations in connection with control and discipline in international quarrels, there can be no differences as regards the minor activities652 words
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Article425 1925-02-05 6 Mr. J. S. \V. Reid, acting private sccretaiy, is proceeding this week to Port Dickson to act as D. O. Mr. Fred Wfaiterhonse, Managing director of Fred Waterfcotise Company, Limited, Singapore, and Miss Waterhouse, are spend- ig a holiday at Bnkit Praser. It is expected at LagOfl that Sir Hu«:h425 words
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Article48 1925-02-05 6 PENANG WINS I\ QUEEN'S BCHCLAKSHIPS. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Feb. 4. Tuck Spy Koo and Tan Ah Tah, both scholars of the Finang Free School, have come out top of the list In the recent examinations held to decide the allocation of the Queen's Scholarships.48 words
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Article39 1925-02-05 6 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Feb. 1In honour of his departure for Singapore, to act as Chief Inspector, Inspector McLeriion has been entertained at a ronggens performance at Magazine Station by the police of that division.39 words
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Article62 1925-02-05 6 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Feb. 4. A quiet wedding took place at th.e Church of the Immaculate Conception, at Polo! Tikus, the contracting: parties being Mr. L. J. Massanjr and Miss Edith Magdalen Naisbitt. A reception was held later at which Father Revard proposed the health of62 words
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Article202 1925-02-05 6 I Raron Shidehara's Stern Kefutatinn. (By Couvtesy »>f the Xanyo NichiNlchi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, Feb. 3. Interviewed regard ir.^r the foreign press I comment on the signing of tht Russoj Japanese treaty, Baron Shidehara, Ifklister for Foreign Affairs has positively refuted the interpretation which mikes the treaty a prelude202 words
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Article60 1925-02-05 6 .Appeal for Funds to Preserve National Memorial. The following donations have been received: Prerioosly acknowled«red 12,184.00 Tht Rev. Archdeacon and Mra. F. G. Swindell 25.00 Mrs. Seftoo Collen 20.0n Arthur Bark r 20 .00 '•Telukpaku" 17.50 Cheques should be made out in favour of Saint P-iul's Restoration60 words
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Article94 1925-02-05 6 Wi> record with much regret the death which occurred at 11 o'clock yesterday morning of Mr. George F. Lowe i.t the age of 72. at his residence "St. George's Villa." Upper Serangoon. The !ate Mr. Lowe was a popular and much respected lvemher of the94 words
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Article312 1925-02-05 6 The S. S. V. F. orders contain the following: Lieutenant-Colonel F. E. Spencer. D.5.0.. M.C., desires to express his sincere i thanks to all those members of the S< V. C, who entertained him at dinner on Jan. 10th and to say how greatly he values the cordial expressions of312 words
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Article44 1925-02-05 6 GOVT. AND T v, POUT! he Bi!i f in wh 1 met with rhe onserva "eminently m sfy all but th. v Trade I WP.i, .an; ng ar.«l coi Milt: iu In th ii! .-utf'. r foi co denoi regular arlia44 words
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Article53 1925-02-05 6 [Rent a-: In order fui cilabU s, Mr. Hug S i ate the offl tiom as reenn ni at: explai *1 i'ein tU of tlu I in favour of the I provide Mitel action v. ca I arc ti' With slight modificat T 'ii-f of Reprex Senate's53 words
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Article66 1925-02-05 6 MORE ABOUT THE HUKUANG BONDS. With reft rei premium on tl < G Rukuang Raitwaj v I to tin- Times stating to il the I due to differences btti Tin Til es' City 1 I r.ati' n vindicate* tin I I but Increase! the Imi jvho fail to i" vn66 words
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Article31 1925-02-05 6 The- Goveri Admiral I Iron which i l t-G J» r an< i ttitude ft 1 J Th Pn the A rat fo ee I tin i31 words
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Article35 1925-02-05 6 A <emi-oftu-ia! ii to tho iff* that M. KV the Central Bavtot Ext at Tashkent in participate In IIU make hiHM»lf :u-,>u:""t'"' v sation of tho R«« those regions. [Earlier cables MP^35 words
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Advertisement158 1925-02-05 6 t j I Tin: connoisseur r M COMES TO Ci Jas. COUTTS 8 Co^s. II |Qg. !7|M Z" SOLE IMPORTERS Caldkck, Macgregor^ Company, Ltd. incorporated in Shanghai.) is. Rohitwon Koad. Telephone No. 228. ESTI). 3^J^s^^ 1872 PATRONISE) r^^'^f^^T BY ROYALTY A GOOD INVESTMENT THIS NEW YEAR. IF YOU BUY SOMETHING158 words
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Advertisement22 1925-02-05 6 Js psj ll I; it H J Glascow. I SOLE AGENTS: W. R. LOXLEY CO. R«.lv'nsi>p. Road, Singapore. PEARS' y GOLDEN SERIES.22 words
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Article3008 1925-02-05 7 irK vK OF INTEHXATIOXAL I [^LEGATES. n ;ir Propa* I Bureau. week, and up to the extent i it. ieftagati i lincipal countries in di* t i nati n .-it Sii •giaphia- Bureau <f of the League e, which is be- hamber, wu< foc- i .tiuy the3,008 words
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Article241 1925-02-05 7 A very successful rong-geng party was given by* the staff of the Kandang Kerbau Police Station yesterday evening in spite 1 of the wet weather. Mr. C. Hannigan in, whose honour the function was given was present with Mrs. Hannigan, while many j other European Police officials241 words
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Article168 1925-02-05 7 $2,000 for Owner of Damaged Car. The Chinese owner of a motor-car which was severely damaged in a collision with a motor bus recovered 2,275 dollars damages in Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard's Coui-t yesterday morning, the case coming before the judge for assessment of damages. Counsel for the168 words
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Article13 1925-02-05 7 We have received two English and Chinese calendars from the Lat Pau Press.13 words
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Advertisement86 1925-02-05 7 New Spring Millinery i J^pT &J5 Received, jM* Including £m >s-> Attractive r J- A^Jt-^l Models Afternoon Hats. Ready to Wear Straws. Ribbon and Felt Sports Hats. ROBINSON Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Singapore.) Where Quality counts and Large Size Cigarettes are preferred. '^^^^^H-n.irJ u- t ;h the u'm.'st .--»r«-. _^^d'86 words
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Advertisement790 1925-02-05 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, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. Taking cargo on through Bills of Lading for all Overland Pointa. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Due Singapore. >790 words
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Advertisement522 1925-02-05 8 STEAMER SAILINGS Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) ELLERMAN LINE. Passenger and Freight Services TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICE 88 city H 6p V ?o E kio LONDON ROTTERD AM, HAMBURG. s.s. CliY Ut IOKIO due In Port s.s. CITY OF522 words
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Advertisement550 1925-02-05 8 jTEAMER SAILINGS^^^ I. BRITISH INDIA AM» APCAR Li NEs I (Incorporated in Eng-and) MAIL, PASSENGER ANI> CARGO SERVl CEs PENINSULAR AND ORIENT^TsTEAM NAVlCatiav LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERvicE (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government) OUTWARDS FROM LONDON. HfiMVWtD For China an d JaP a, Due Fo, M. JTu^ Tonr.age.550 words
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Advertisement532 1925-02-05 9 STEAMER RAILINGS S. K. Line. Destinations Steamers. Arr. Dept. ■aaburf, IMtonlam. Antwerp, Colombo, Aden and Port Amazon Maru Feb. 6 Feb. 8 Vo rk via San Francisco, Panama Havre Maru from Kobo Feb 19 AM Bry (F"t Elizabeth), Town, Wo. Sa«*Oi and Buenos t Canada Maru Feb. 7 Feb. 9532 words
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Advertisement416 1925-02-05 9 STEAMER SAILINGS JjSfe Round-the-World _vVi JS^^^^r E^B^wl^. PASSENGER AND HEIGHT SERVICE 38 Days to BOSTON 41 Days to NEW YORK OILBURNERS. NO COAL DUST. NO CINDERS. ABSOLUTE CLEANLINESS. via Port Said, Alexandria, Naples, Genoa and Marseilles. From New York these fine new liners continue on Round the World, returning to416 words
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Advertisement704 1925-02-05 9 __STEAMER SAILINGS AMERICAN FAR EAST LINE. OPERATED FOR UNITED STATES SHIPPING BOARD I BY STRUTHER AND BARRY, MANAGING OPERATORS SINGAPORE TO LOS ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO. U.S.S.B. WEST CARMONA f*k U.S.S.B. WEST CAJOOT M^r U.S.S.B. WEST SEQUANA Aprij and subsequent steamers approximately 30 days apart. For rates and further particulars704 words
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Article159 1925-02-05 10 With the Paris Maru, the London Maru is being put in the Osaka Shosen Kaisha's trans-Pacific service in place of the Manila Maru. Operating from three stationary vessels r»s bases there are now a hundred rum chasers stationed off Long Island and New Jersey. The P. and C.159 words
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Article126 1925-02-05 10 STRANGE EXPERIENCE AT SEA. Compass Rendered Useless. A strange .phenomenon, which he put lown to underwater magnetic attraction, s reported by Captain J. J. H. Van den Berg, the master of the Borneo, which arrived in Hongkong on January 24th. He stated that when raunding Hainan Head Beacon,126 words
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Article64 1925-02-05 10 London, Jan. 23. Thirteen lives have been lost in two shipping: disasters annoanced to-day. The British tanker, Red Line, foundered in the Bristol Channel at m-idnight on Wednesday. The Chief Officer is the only iurvivor of a crew of nine. The Aberdeen trawler, Ulster, -was wrecked on64 words
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Article41 1925-02-05 10 The seven-deck P. and O. liner Ranchi. >f 16.000 tons gross, built and supplied vith engines by Hawthorn Leslie and Co., vas launched at Hepburn. She will carry nviils and passengers beween England and Bombay.41 words
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Article35 1925-02-05 10 Hankow. Jan. 24. An accident occurred here to-day, when fL M. motor-launch 307 back-fired and exploded, with the result that her side blew One of the crew has been sent to lospital.35 words
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Advertisement574 1925-02-05 10 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated in Australia.) FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, via JAVA, DARWIN, f THURSDAY ISLAND AND BRISBANE Regular monthly sailing? by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) •nd MONTORO (5,000 tons.) The s.s. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia. Cabins It Luxe, single berth cabins, swimming574 words
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Advertisement368 1925-02-05 10 THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER The only Morning Daily in Malaya and :he best Medium for Advertising-. Delivered with the Chota Hazri each morning, writh Latest Telegrams, Latest News and Latest Announcements. relephone 56. Cable Address, "Advertiser." P. O. Box No. 20C. Communications relating to News and Editorial368 words
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Advertisement228 1925-02-05 10 Obtainable from all Dealers. JOHN LITTLE CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in England.) SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES Under contract with the French Government Mail and Passenger Services. DIRECT FORTNIGHTLY FAR EASTERN SERVICE. HOMEWARD MAILS. To- Marseilles via Colombo, Djibouti and Port Said. AMBOISE ir>,ooo due Feb. 0 CHANTILLY 17,000 due228 words
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Advertisement294 1925-02-05 10 LLOYDTRIESTINOsNuI (Incorporated i Ul HOMBWAJRDIiIUXfi! I Bi-monthly sen-i e for and Trieste via ports Ul\ n T" through Bills of Ladinjr for fS Levant and Black Sea Pcct». te J| ports on the Wett Cttst M- VENEZIA ifiume l MaP l" GKRANIA (car;r< OUTWARD S\!ll\i,> FOR CHINA \M» Jvr u294 words
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Miscellaneous562 1925-02-05 10 MAIL TABLE, TO-DAY. Bangkok Kistna 8 a.m. Saba and Djambi Toh Lam 9 a.m. Pulau Soegi Sandam A. Hong 9 a.m Pulau Soegi Benuit 9 a.m. Cucob and Pontian Hang Chiap 9 a.m. Cucob and Benuit Mersing 9 a.m. Bawean, Sourabaya. Stagen, Kota Baroe, Balik Papan and Samarinda De Weert562 words
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Article70 1925-02-05 11 February 4. Bank 4 m.s. o 4 7-32 Bank demand 2 4 i~ Private credits 3 m.s. t\4% New York, demand 55^ Credits 90 days 5 y France, demand 9-5 India, T. T. 155 a, 4 Hongkong, demand 14 p c p re m. Yokohama, demand 144', Java, demand70 words
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Article210 1925-02-05 11 February 4. Tin 150 Tons $131.00 Gambier 27.50 Pepper White 89.50 Pepper Black 20.50 Flake Tapioca 77 4 Pearl Sago Small s.bw Copra 12.20 Copra Sundried 12.50 Opium. Bttr.-iras tint. 4. Out) Rice, Liang Hin Chan Hatk Blue Eagle (Old) 375 Rice, Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New)210 words
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Article45 1925-02-05 11 Singapore. Feb. 4, 12 noon. Singapore Standard Pale Crepe. Spot 59 l Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Spot 59U 59 1 Feb.-March 59 1:.--59*; April-June 58 58 l i: July-Sept. 57 SI I*.1 London Quotation Sheet Is. -"'id. Market Easier.45 words
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Article118 1925-02-05 11 Small Sales. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 6i>3rd. auction yesterday, February 4th., when there was Catalogued 740,745 lbs.; 330.69 tons. Offere.l 537,468 lbs.; 239.94 tons. Sold 335.121 lbs.; 149.61 tons. Spot. London Is. J>Ud. New York 34 cts. PRICES REALIZED. Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents118 words
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Article81 1925-02-05 11 PEXANG SYNDICATES DISCOVERY. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penan?, Feb. 4. Mr. M. A. Noordin of Penang and Dr. Tilleke have obtained a concession at Tomoh (Siam) where as a result of prospecting and borinjr for gold satisfactory results have been obtained. Mr. Penman, consulting- engineer of Eastern81 words
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Article171 1925-02-05 11 MACPHAIL CO. LTD'S REPORT. 100 tons sold. JJubbci s.— Neglected. Mininsr— Man.baus have I uyers at 1.07 ang Padanp at 63, Titis at 2.20 and £>£' Bt u?> Kimas havti ■•"W" at buyers bidding 80. Petalin-s are quoted buyers 1..0 sd!e,s 1.55. Rahman., have T'T-^ L P,? d H.tams 1.60171 words
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Article129 1925-02-05 11 S'nffafKM-e, Feb. I. Tin.— £2s| 17s G<l. Up 7s 6d. Local 181 150 tons. \UiW,<rr L Sfcd. Down Ud. Local M lhc Rubber share murl-ct Is stagnant following the drop of Tins an- also quiet and there are no Medal features to report. Industrials remain firm129 words
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Article198 1925-02-05 11 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. (L. R. Macphail). Singapore, Feb. 4. Tin.— £262 17s (M. ISL 150 tons. [Rubber. li Sfcd. 51>»4. The market continues on the quiet sid< Tin shows a small gain but rubber has lost l id,' business in both these sections being difficult to negotiate. Industrials continue198 words
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Article169 1925-02-05 11 The amounts transferred to reserve funds out of profits (exclusive of premiums no new share issues) for the past year are as follows: Australian Bank of Commerce, £40,000; Bank of Adelaide, £30.000; Bank of Australasia, £100,000; Bank of \tw South Wales, £250,000; Bank of New Zealand, £496,M7;169 words
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Advertisement353 1925-02-05 11 u »m 55.000.000. H TUC TDPAT I?4CTI?D\T fmn 1M8 Assurances m force over $17,000,000. iUt GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED- (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) I HKAi) F r? f 2o"Ennl> r H H LONDON OFFICE: 32 Old Jewry, E C „,mpany, mpany has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court353 words
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Advertisement404 1925-02-05 11 BANKING. YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK^ LIMITED. Established 1880. CapitaJ Subscribed Y. 100,000,000 (fully paid up) Reserve Fund Y. 77.500,000 President: K. Kodarr.a Esq. Vic* -President: R. Ichinoraiya, Esq. DIRECTORS. Y. Yamakawa, Esq. Baron K. Morimura. M. Odatriri. Esq. N. Igarashi, Esq. Baroti K. Iwasaki. K. Mopami. Esq. K. Tatsumi, Esq. K.404 words
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Advertisement506 1925-02-05 11 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. Incorporated in England by Royal Charter. Paid up Capital in 600,000 shares £5 each £3,000,000 Reserve Fund 3,900,000 Reserve Liability cf Proprietors 3,000,000 HEAD OFFICE, 38 Btshopsgato, London, E.C. a i o A encit? s and Branches. Alor Star Hamburg Puket Amntsar506 words
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Advertisement604 1925-02-05 11 BANKING. hongkonglnd shanghai banking corporation. (Incorporated in Hongkong) AuthoriseXSaF 1^ o^,, w ttaSEps !S Reserve Liabi.ity ISZ" COURT OF DIRECTORS. H W P L WK P tte den Es Chairman. B n F e 'r? Sq Deput y Chairman. A H r;mnl l Sq J A P^«mer f Esq. A.604 words
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Advertisement184 1925-02-05 11 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE, (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter A. D. 1720). FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds Singapore Representatives— Messrs. BARLOW Co. Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER Co., Ltd. Branch Office 64, The Arcade, Collyer Quay. A GORDON LEE, Resident Manager. i F. and Neave ($10) 50.50 6UO Hammer184 words
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Article935 1925-02-05 12 ITS ROLB DIKING FORTHCOMING NATAL VISIT. Yesterday's Annual Meeting. Ihe seventh annual general meeting of tlii Union Jack Club was held at the Club night. His Excellency the General Qgsstf Commanding (Major General Sir T. Fraasr) presided. His Excellency Sir Laurence Guillemard was represented by Major V.935 words
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Article31 1925-02-05 12 A Cairo message says the Agra Khan who arrived at Alexa:uhir. ban left that place for Cairo. It is understood that he will be continuing his journey to India very shortly.31 words
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Article732 1925-02-05 12 EXEMPLARY SENTENCE ON MURDEROUS SIKHS. Thrtv Months for Perjurer. For I eing concerned together in execut- ir.g murderous attack on three fellow ;:>unuymen, six Sikh taxi-drivers were sentenced to long- terms of imprisonment by the Chief Jostle* Sir Walter Shaw, at the 1 First Assizes yesterday afternoon. J732 words
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Article118 1925-02-05 12 London, Dec. 2fi. The correspondent of the Daily Express at Geneva describes an amazing vendetta j begun 23S years ago between the families ♦of Aschwanden and Jauch, in the Alpine village of Burgeden. On Christmas Day. i Jauch shot Aschwanden while in the forest. pr.j then gave118 words
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Article89 1925-02-05 12 IV'Utrht for a Country House in America. Two of the decorative urns on the gateway of Devonshire House. Piccadilly, have been bought by Mr. Ja«r«es Burden* the wealthy American whose country house ftt Meadowbvook, T.omr Island, was lent to +he Prince of Wales during 1 his visit89 words
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Article13 1925-02-05 12 Mr. P. P. Steel. M.C., has resigned hi* commission in the M.S.V.R. j13 words
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Article28 1925-02-05 12 [Reuter's Service. l London, Feb. 3. In the Scottish Cup first round re-play, Boness beat Helensburgrh by two goal> to nil at Firhfli Park. Glasgow.28 words
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Article52 1925-02-05 12 [Renter's Ser^i.*-.] MelbovrW, Feb. Xtw South Wales beal Victoria i:i the return natch by three wickets. Victoria sored 295* and 1 Kew Sviuth Wales replied with 278 and I 173 for seven wickets. Ponsford and Collins in the first innings made 80 and 70 respectively. Bardsley compiled 6552 words
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Article99 1925-02-05 12 [Reuter's Service.] New York Feb. 4. Nurmi wen 4 mill race at MadisonS -;u:.:^ (?a: ten :n I I Rlins. 19 sees, which is claimed to be 14 wet nds belo^i the world's record. Willie Plant defeated Frifrerio in rivt-j thousand metre waik in min. 5099 words
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Article28 1925-02-05 12 i From Our Own Correspondent). Penan*, Feb. 4. In the association football league here, which was started yesterday, P.R.C. drew with Crescent there being n^) scoring'.28 words
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Article49 1925-02-05 12 Members are reminded that entries for the following event? ir. the tennis tourrameni c-lo<e on Saturday, February 7th. Ladies' doubles (handicap), ladies' singles, (handicap*, ladies' championship doubles. mixed doubles (handicap), mixed rhampoinship (pairs), men's doubles (handicap). men's championship (pairs). The tournament commences on February 11th.49 words
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Article190 1925-02-05 12 (Australian Press Association.) London, Jan. 1. The people of Berlin had the wildest New! Vear Eve ever known previously. Ihe traffic was enormous. Several persons were killed in collisions between motor cars and on the tramways, while riotfl and fights in the suburbs resulted in 26 cases190 words
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Article68 1925-02-05 12 "The Scottish Education*] Journal" eives some fresh schoolboy howlers, of which the following arp crems: "The office of gastric juice is the stomach." It must surely have been somebody from a city who dr^ared: "A mountain range is a cooking, stove used at high altitudes." Nobody but a68 words
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Article206 1925-02-05 12 lii addition to a selection of mw Action ihe underrated works have been added to Raffles Library and will te available for issue on Saturday, February 7th, at 0 a.m. Burrow* (A. R.i, The Story of Broadcasting. Douglas (Lord Alfred,), In Excelsis: ems. Downing (Clement), A History <-.f206 words
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Article68 1925-02-05 12 (itnoa, Dec. 27. A daring; bank robbery was committed at Genoa on Christmas night, when thieves, apparently working from sewer underneatfc incr* cut their way through steel partitioni to the safe deposit, where they ransacked 26 strong boxes and got with jewellery and other valuables to the68 words
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Article58 1925-02-05 12 London. Dec. 26. There were 12. "05 bookfl published in Britain during I''24. being 327 over th» record for 1918. Decreases were: Technology, ¥03; books on science. 9f>; an,d history. 47; but fiction increased by 314. biography by 111. travel oy 99. and poetry i rnd drama58 words
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Article87 1925-02-05 12 Under the direction of King Vidor, with i a supporting cast of high abilities, and with Micheal, the canine actress with the masculine name, playing her accustomed part, Laurette Taylor has finished her work before the camera, in the film "Peg O' My Heart." The result,87 words
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Article29 1925-02-05 12 Programme of Drills. Friday, 5.15 p.m. Drill Hail. Band; 5 p.m. Eurasian Company Officers and N.C.O.'s Sunday, 7 a.m. Drill Hall, Eurasia Company Officers :md N.C.O.'s.29 words
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Article21 1925-02-05 12 Order? for week ending Bth, February Thursday, sth. Band Practice, Headquarters at 5.15 p.m. FRANK C. SANDS, Commissioner.21 words
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Advertisement83 1925-02-05 12 S. Motatrie Co., t* I SINGAPORE. the purity is maintained. Scotch Vf H I S K i WHITE HORSE DISTILLERS, LTD., GLASGOW AND Agents: Messrs Adamson GUfillan Co., Ltd. Singapi ■< Mr:.i;> Pettltmcntei CALL A?!D r THI PIN! HtfUt New Silks and Novelties, Numerous Designs, 1 Fashions and Colours. Everyihinir83 words
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