The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 13 April 1925
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Title Section16 1925-04-13 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. 10 CENTS SINGAPORE, S.S., MONDAY, APRIL 13, 1925. NO. 11,464.16 words
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Article188 1925-04-13 1 M. Harriot's unfortunate financial policy has brought about his downfall —Page M. Painleve refused the French pre mier-hip and M. Ilr iand has been summoned to the Elysee Page 9. An outbreak of plague in Lagos h** compelled the Prince of Wales to remain in the (iold188 words
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Article1258 1925-04-13 1 MACAULAY'S SUPERLATIVES. Mscaulay is man of kttari about whom it is difficult to form a definite aad considered opinion. At the present moment, I believe hia reputation in the world of loiters to be as low as it is ever likely to be. Highbrows, wbo have never red him, despise1,258 words
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Advertisement237 1925-04-13 1 S H AIIOW AM) ARIELLS AIIBWOON TE.4 BISCUITS i RAFFLES HOTEL. Telephone No. 2920. Gl KST NIGHTS. -Dinner and Dance. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. IKA DANCES, Every Monday and Friday. LEVINE ,V HOPKINS DANCE BAND "~*m ■■'■""'.h V™- 1 "MOM BROTHERS. \d]<»imnji the Diningroom. Open from S.OO a.m. to237 words
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Advertisement328 1925-04-13 1 A BOON IN THE TROPICS iKUwfN -> talcum powder fl One cf the Q L.k\.y -^g. agents- WILLIAM GOSSAGE SONS LIMITED. (Incorporated in England). Ithe "Europe" hotel m ST. GEORGE'S NIGHT. APRIL 23_rd. RED ROSE DANCE. Special Dinner and Dance $3.00. Dancing- until 1.45 am. SPRING RACE MEETING. Saturday. May328 words
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Advertisement157 1925-04-13 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Xestle's thick cream Page 9. Firth's saws, William Jacks Page 9. Lotol. the peerless cleanser Page 12. "Siegfried" at the Palladium Page 2. Latest shipping on pages 10, 12 and 13. Abrams' Motor Transport Co. Page 14. Crompton's fans at "Uniteers" Page 14 Thornycroft motors, 5-B Orchard Road157 words
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Advertisement12 1925-04-13 1 AUSTRALIA'S CHOICEST TINNED BUTTER G. N. C. GIPPSLAND NORTHERN CO-OP.. Co., Ltd.12 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous79 1925-04-13 1 THE WEEK. Hiph Water, 0.20 a.m., 1.14 p.m. Easter Monday. Cricket: S.C.C. n Selanpor. Kuala Lumpur. Polo: Barnes Cups. Malayan Golf Championship, S. G. Club. Tuesday, 141b. Xo issue Free Press. Madeline Rossiter Co.. Vic. Theatre, '.LIO p.m, Wfdnf.day. loth. B. T. homeward mail closes. Hiph Water. 1.39 a.m.. 3.1779 words
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Article294 1925-04-13 2 Alt lii *M Archaeologist Wounded. Athene. Mar. tt. Five members of tho American an 1 British Archaeological School in Athens, of whom two were women. MfMW* attacked yesterday morning by brigands on the road leading to Arta, through the Karvassera district of Southern F.pirus. Thi.' brigands opened294 words
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Article206 1925-04-13 2 Mr. Hilaire Belloc on Work And Recreation. lecturing on Education at Manchester. Mr. Hlaire Belloc said that literature as subject was fearfully overdone. "I have read hardly any modern fiction," he said, "and nc vels with problems make me tired. But I can sail a boat, until206 words
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Advertisement267 1925-04-13 2 SKETOLENE A NEW AND QUITE UNIQUE PREPARATION FOR THE PREVENTION OF MOSQUITO AND OTHER INSECT BITES PRICE $1.00 and $1.50 Of All Chemists and Stores. AGENTS: MEDICAL HALL LTD. SINGAPORE. THE HAPPY VALLEY LTD. STRONG PROGRAMME OF SELECTED TICTURES! THE ELITE CINEMA. SEVERAL COMEDIES INCLUDE HAROLD LLOYD. AMONG THOSE PRESENT.267 words
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Advertisement304 1925-04-13 2 VICTORIA THEATRE FOR ONE WEEK ON'LY. I Wednesday, April 15. Comn-enein* FL A ES A D FLAS H E S Introducing Madeline Rossiter s latest rUESDAY NEXT APRIL 14th. nce Creation "Dance O' Mania." at 9.30 p.m. Thursday. April 16. PIERROT PIE THEATRICAL ENTERPRISES A Comedy Salad with Musical Present304 words
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Advertisement378 1925-04-13 2 ALHAMBRA FOR FIVE NIGHTS ONLV From Monday, Apri* 13th, to Fridav, pr ji p th A TWO-FEATURE PROGRAMME OF CHOICP i'r, V, THAT WILL THOROUGHLY ENTERTAIX IlK> In the Second Show commencing at ft nm TOPICAL BUDGET of interesting screen news. A PARAMOUNT DOMESTIC DRAMA OF MARRIKn r. AND LOFTY378 words
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Article936 1925-04-13 3 The water we drink, the tunnels through \vh__. we ride, the roads on which we drive our ran, the channels through which the ffl-aci ships enter our harbours, are being provided for us in thes" latter years so largely by the use of dynamite and936 words
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Article44 1925-04-13 3 A Nantes cartoonist named Meillard claims that an old picture which he bought some time ago and himself restored is an authentic Murillo, representing the vision of Christ in the Garden of Olives. An Englishman is said to have offered £5,000 for the picture.44 words
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Advertisement424 1925-04-13 3 'iHii!!iiii{ili»HlillllHllHt»lHHIIIIIIIIIHIWg Tlie most lj efficient 240n vehicle 1 fViNCE its introduction the 2-ton model has considerably enhanced the reputation of Albion as the most economical 0 f all Commercial Vehicles of a g j similar load capacity. Improvements in construction, embodying the latest developments K i n m < tor424 words
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Advertisement251 1925-04-13 3 USE: BRITISH TIMKEN Tapered Roller Bearings. Most Eff icient Readily Adjustable. Every Roller Gauged Accurately to within One-Twelvethousandth of an inch. Sole Distributing Agents: Malayan Motors Agents in F.M.S. SINGAPORE. Messrs. WEARNE BROS., LTD.: Penang, Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur, Malacca. j WEARNE BROTHERS LIMITED, Proprietors. A SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE C°y.U? (Incorporated251 words
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Article29 1925-04-13 4 THE SPRING RACE MEETING. (Under S.R.A. Rules of Racing) Will be Held on Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, the 16th, 19th, 21st, and 23rd May, 1925.29 words
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Article406 1925-04-13 4 Races Nos. 1, I ft. THE STEWARDS PC RSE, PLATE STAKES.— Time 2.10 p.m., 3.50 p.m., 5.20 p.m. Value $000 with $1M to each second horse and $100 to each third horse; a handicap for ex-griffin horses; the horses shall be divided by the handicappers406 words
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Article480 1925-04-13 4 Races Nov. i. <; s. THE AIU lI DEACON STAKES. PURSE ft I'l ATE.— Time 2.10 p.m., t.30 p.m. 5.20 p.m. Value |900 with $1.70 to each second horse and £100 to each third horse; a handicap for ex-griffin horses; the horses shall be divided480 words
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Article470 1925-04-13 4 Race No. 1. THE FARRANT PLRSE.— Time. 2.10 p.m. Value $700 with $150 to th e second pony and $100 to the third pony. For conditions see Race No. 9 Second Day. Class CL of a divided ex-griffin pony handicap. Distance, 7 furlongs. Entrance Fee470 words
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Article1164 1925-04-13 4 Races Nos. 1. I 7. THE JOHORE STAKES, PURSE THE G. P. OWEN (I P.— Time. 2.10 p.m.. 3.25 p.m., 1.55 p.m. Value Cla^s A $900 and a Cup presented by G. P. Owen. Esq., with $150 to the second horse and $100 to the1,164 words
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Article543 1925-04-13 4 Why the Native is Happier. "One word Damnable will sum up our so-called civilisation," was the statement of Sir William Arbuthnot Lane, in the course of a lecture to the People's League of Health. Civilisation, he said, had brought in its train education, and education was543 words
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Article408 1925-04-13 4 Ry An Angl >-Indian. General Lord Rawlinson seems to have incurred some criticism for his brief but emphatic declaration at Delhi on Tuesday that "India is not nation." The Com-mander-in-Chief, however, merely enunciated a profound fundamental truth. Of all Western misconceptions regarding India, none has408 words
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Article497 1925-04-13 4 The Speckled Domes: Epistles of an Englishman's Life in Russia. This ia a good story. Perhaps too good to be in all points exactly true things occasionally seem to work out with a neatness and a dramatic appropriateness which they have not the habit of manifesting497 words
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Article361 1925-04-13 4 Distance of the^lreat Andromeda Nebula. One of the finest of the spiral nebulas in the heavens is that known as the Great Nebula in Andromeda, which on moonless nights is plainly visible to the naked eye and quite a fine object in a good pair of361 words
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Article110 1925-04-13 4 Singapore, where the new naval base has been established, is, perhaps, the most picturesque of the cities of the East. Besides having a fine harbour, the city has somehow managed to avoid the evils of over-crowd-ing which arc so common a feature of other Oriental cities. The110 words
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Article191 1925-04-13 4 SPRING MEETING. Mav l€|| and 23rd, 1 .♦;>-, EXTRA MEETING, May io(h MM* 6th.. it* LADIES' TKim^U the races are reminded that the Grand Stand and Lawn w,i kets only, which ar, obtain.* members, free, and which mu name of the bearer and signa'trr r introducer and191 words
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Advertisement36 1925-04-13 4 HUDSON'S THE SUPPLY HOUSE FOR MUSIC and MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ARE OFFERING Solid British Made Upright GRAND PIANOS PARTICULARS FROM THE HOUSE OF THE CATCHY MUSIC H. C. HUDSON, 100, North Bridge Road. Telephone No. 1705. Singapore.36 words
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Advertisement117 1925-04-13 4 •4Sp 4 r*+?r V nk-^Ssf Coagisi Colds c-fiiffucnja Elliott's Cinnamon Compound is a most effective medicine for relieving Coughs, Colds, Catarrh, Asthma and Bronchitis. Its principal ingrc it it, Cinnamon, is officially recognis* d as a pr. pl_\lactic aga nst infliieny_i rnd similar throat and *m*m aUtCUon Its curative properties117 words
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Article754 1925-04-13 5 A SERVANT OF THE PUBLIC. In the French F'unctionary are combined all the virtues and vices of his race. He is thrifty, respectable to tears, to all appearances a "model family man." It is said of him that he is ready to eat dry bread all his754 words
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Article187 1925-04-13 5 To the Editor of the Times. I corvur in Mi. Sutton's view that if ■ingle-day members are to be admitted Lhe very object of a club is rvepratived. Is there any reason why the building, or at least soma part of it, should not he reserved187 words
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Article96 1925-04-13 5 A party of tourists found themselves compelled to stay at a Northern village over Sunday, and inquired what religious facilities were available. The guide said there was no church, but at the institute services for the different denominations were held. In the morning the Church of England held96 words
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Advertisement470 1925-04-13 5 The Green Island Cement COMPANY LTD. (Incorporated in Hongkong.) /C^lSiE.^W SINGAPORE OFFICE ihw No. 45 Robinson ggJlg^ggS^ "GREENLAND." 7^^ SAFE, SURE, ALWAYS i |)HAf EpSJ CURES. MAKHWKV Do not suffer from cramp Hi FAIN IN ThVs^MACH, 1 colic or l )ain in stomach uSJoSt"*!** when Chamberlain's Colic and i i470 words
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Advertisement845 1925-04-13 5 *^YVM| Experts jj^^gffl^^^j-j-^^^B When buying- a lorry beware of jgg niisi)]-'* in the to annual incubus of upkeep expenses. Put merit before price and rely on reputation as your surest guide to value-for-money service. Experience wfll reveal the supreme economy of MOTOR VEHICLES ■p,,. Simplicity is the keynote of their845 words
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Article938 1925-04-13 6 The Pioneer thus sums up a very long debate in the Legislative Assembly on this matter. Sepoy Lines would be the destination of any reporter who dealt thus with the gems of wisdom that adorn our Legislative Council. "After lunch came the opium debate, and Iby half938 words
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Article43 1925-04-13 6 The Committee of the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association have issued proposal forms for a candidate to be nominated by the Association to serve on the Municipal Commission, vice Mr. J. Robertson, resigned. Nominations are to be returned not later than Friday, April 17th.43 words
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Advertisement115 1925-04-13 6 1 SOCONY MOTOR j GASOLINE I I WEARNE BROS., LTD., 5. Penang Lane. I FEDERATED MOTORS, LTD., 196, Orchard Road. 1 I LEE KHIA SOON, 170-6. Orchard Road. I 1 BEE HUAT CO., 121, Beach Road. 1 I BAN GUAN FATT CO., Johore Bahru. (filling station, f **mJf w tjp.115 words
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Advertisement574 1925-04-13 6 11/lIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIMIP^ /GROSSMITH'Sx "Golden Still\ Eau de Cologne^ m has wonderfully refreshing odour of invigorating a quality. Don't merely ask for Kau de Cologne m but Grossmiths "Golden Still" Kau de Cologne— 9 the product of nearly a hundred years' continuous f improvement. Magical in relieving hea<lache, f fatigue, or distressed574 words
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Article272 1925-04-13 7 HERRIOT DEFEATED. CABINET RESIGNS. I Reuter's Service.] Paris, April 10. In the Chamber. M. Herriot stated that the financial situation was by no means alarming, if the necessary effort be made. It was always his opinion that an extensive financial operation should be effected eventually. He emphasized272 words
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Article141 1925-04-13 7 [Reuter's Service.] Moscow, April 10. The Rosta agency says that the Polisl minister Kentchinsky, replying to Chicherin's note protesting against the murder of the two officers or March 30th, demanding a strict enejuiry and punishment of the culprits, while regretting the occurrence, deprecates the unfounded accusations of141 words
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Article83 1925-04-13 7 [Reuter's Service.] Moscow, April 10. The Rosta Agency states that the TransCaucasian Government has arrested a number of officials of Nakhichevan autonomous republic, including the people's commissaries for internal affairs, agriculture and finance, on charges of abuses of authority hnd ir competence. The arrested ministers are mostly83 words
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Article148 1925-04-13 7 [Reuter's Service.] London, April 10. An official report has now been issued for I conference in London from April 6th co Bth, between the delegates of the AllRussian Central Council of Trade-Unions, headed by Tomsky, president of the council, and the representatives of the British Trade-Union Congress148 words
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Article376 1925-04-13 7 > MILITARY INTERVENE. NO SHOTS FIRED. [Reuter's Service.] Damascus, April 10. Yesterday opened ominously quietly. The shops and offices were closed and crowds thronged the streets, but shortly after midday the roar of the crowd was audible from Lord Balfour's hotel a quarter Of a mile from the376 words
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Article107 1925-04-13 7 [Reuter's Service.] Barcelona. April 10. A serious railway accident took place in the Sarria district. Hitherto 26 are dead and 105 injured. An excursion train, travelling at high spe'ed. was derailed at a sharp curve at the entrance of a tunnel. The carriages were crushed against107 words
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Article33 1925-04-13 7 [Reuter's Service.] New Jersey. April 10. Fire has destroyed the nail factory of the Igoe Brothers and several other factories. The loss is estimated at 4 to G million dollars.33 words
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Article46 1925-04-13 7 [Reuter's Service.] Washington. April 10. President Coolidge, replying to the memorial of Peru against various parts of his Tacna Arica award, especially with regard to the arrangement for holding a plebiscite, says that he regards the award as "fina 1 without appeal."46 words
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Article47 1925-04-13 7 [Reuter's Service.] Philadelphia. April 10. Viscount Lee of Fareham, addressing the English Speaking Union, advocated a ne\v arms conference to consider the abolition of submarines. He said that land disarmament was unfeasible, air disarmament impractical and naval disarmament properlj settled by the Washington Conference.47 words
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Article43 1925-04-13 7 [Reuter's Service.] Kuraassi, April 10. The Prince of Wales has arrived and had a great reception from dense crowds. The town was be-flagged and the Prince reviewed the ex-service men and attended a service in the English Church. _*vi43 words
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Advertisement499 1925-04-13 7 I BUSINESS CARDS. Pka»e Send for the Illustrated 1 0 rmi.lotue of Musical Instruments. SEASON CO., LTD. t nl and 11^. North Bridge Road. g o Jj i m i9 iin**m*n**9**********u* f THE PKEMIKR MANILA CIGAR. Sine*' l vs;{ "l- a Insular" cigars have been the- accepted brand in mansions,499 words
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Advertisement7 1925-04-13 7 I [Latest telegrams on page 9 J.7 words
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Advertisement709 1925-04-13 7 NOTICES. THE TANGLIN CLUB. Notice is hereby given that THE ANNUA! GENERAL MEETING of the Members will b held in the Club on Friday, April, 17th, at 9 1! p.m. BUSINESS. (1) To receive the Committee's Report am Statement of Accounts for the year end ed 31st January, 1525, and,709 words
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Advertisement1248 1925-04-13 7 Estate of Shaik Awath hin Sallim Hamdoon, deed. Important Auction Sale of \aluable 999 years leaaehoM Singapore Town Properties. t At Messrs. Cheong Koo::, Seng Cor's Saleroom No. 30 Chulia Street OU WEDNESDAY APRIL 15th AT 2.30 P.M m rhh!'rV Va *ir b l e c" yealS leasehold ,and and1,248 words
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724 1925-04-13 8 SINGAPORE FREE FRESS. MONDAY. APRIL 13, 1925. Week End Comment. Political France has not had a joyous Easter, but at all events the Vatican question has not obtruded itself, though it may have contributed a little to the fall of If. Herriot. The Cabinet has resigned and thc President has724 words
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Article522 1925-04-13 8 The Free Press i> issued as usuai to-day Easter Monday, but there will be no issue to-morrow in order to give the Staff today's holiday. Mr. A. E. Beavis has succeeded Mr. Hertslet as Secretary of the Perak Club. Taiping. A daughter was born to His Highness the Sultan of522 words
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Article427 1925-04-13 8 Mr. (7. W. A. Sennett, the Magistrate in the second Penang Police Court, very properly took a serious view of the offencv committed by the local dealers whom he convicted on Tuesday of selling adulterated quinine, and rejected the suggestion that it would be met by a427 words
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Article244 1925-04-13 8 The annual report of the Municipal Ga.Department, written by Mr. J. P. Hallaway. who retired after 21 years service in March. il received from Mr. F. Bedford, who succeeds Mr. Hallaway. Besides the year's report there is an interesting comparison of the years since the undertaking wa<244 words
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Article287 1925-04-13 8 The French daily newspapers, the majority of which were sold at 15 centimes a copy, have been increased to 20 centimes in price. The increase is due to the steadily rising priie of paper, the continued slow but sure fall in the purchaeing power of the franc in exchange transactions,287 words
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Article196 1925-04-13 8 IPOH SKY i;v. gg (From Our Own Corr rhere waa only B PT n to-day 7s racing. Then rain hut the COUTM Kace Onc. Zoom Mr. H Joan Col. Parr 1; Won by six lengths; thii Time 1.17,. Tote $20, g, u, u Race Two. Nora Mr <196 words
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Article33 1925-04-13 8 t Prom Oui Ou I Peasag, tpril A m tor a> ci lei t occui last night wht nal down a Tamil. The mai hosj ital where he su33 words
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Article47 1925-04-13 8 A serious collision o. mob rears along Buk Thursdav night. The both Johore Bahru that in one of then; Sultan*s family. Tl..- have been caused thn striking against s hes| were dumped on tl lady passenger wai ken wind icrex n, bui bean badly injured.47 words
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Article207 1925-04-13 8 The proposal to t rm a R Volunteer Reserve tural counterpart !<■ force in the Straita Federated Mala] Btai in 1923. and it ii hoped I scheme in the near future. The propoeed format organisation i- also in scheme already in ex tain and certain of Doi Colonies.207 words
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Article90 1925-04-13 8 The (.ener-i! irrangeewel Th following errs in connection with the ho (.eneral PtOl OW** will be cl— l fron i Saving? Bank and M< not be open at ill. H i~ opening all daj I three deliveries I urban dist rir* lm*r** Exchange Banks aad iw Ass. iati»n>90 words
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Article30 1925-04-13 8 The plan for th,- I buildings has been l< I missioner. Ipoh. for C I tions. The building will I site between the Ipoh Club I overlooking the padang. I30 words
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Advertisement227 1925-04-13 8 "TH* CONNOISSEUR COMES TO CALDRECK'S" j BARCLA TS LONDON LAGER The DOC TOR" Brand FIRST SHIPMENT TO THE EAST JUST ARRIVED. FOR FULL PARTICULARS AND SAMPLES Apply to SOLE AGENTS Caldbeck Macgregor Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Shai.ghai.) Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Ipoh. J "ANCHOR" 1 jTfL BRAND BUTTER New Zealand's227 words
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Advertisement22 1925-04-13 8 "URODONAL" A SURE REMEDY AGAINST GOUT ARTHRITISM RHEUMATISM ARTERIO-SCELEROSIS FROM ALL CHEMISTS Agents DUPIRE BROTHERS. BLACK WHITE 'JptlF. JF? -^sS if WHISKY22 words
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Article807 1925-04-13 9 VTAL FINANCE POLICY. Nf RINK I PROBLEMS. [R< .iter's Service.] Paris. April 10. U! m. Herriot bead ihe Senate, M. j one whom the Premier rdaj demanded an interansarered M. Herriot'a claim had only followed his pradeeeeeira that the Banque de France exceeded the legal limit of807 words
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Article90 1925-04-13 9 PLAGUE IN NIGERIA. A TEMPORARY HALT. [Router's Service.] Nkawkaw, Gold Coast, April 11. The Prince of Wales will remain in the Gold Coast Colony till April 21 owing to an outbreak of plague in Lagos. The deci»ion is due, not to anxiety for the royai party, but90 words
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Article134 1925-04-13 9 [Reuter's Servico. 1 London, April 12. Presiding at the annual conference of the Independent Labour Party which opened at Gloucester this morning, attended by Mr. Ramsay MacDonald and practically all the prominent members of the party, Ilr. Clifford Allen urged that labour unitedly demand the national134 words
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Article79 1925-04-13 9 [Reuter's Service.] Port Said, April 11. A collision is reported in the siding Deversoir between the Swedish ssotor-vea-sei Canton from Hongkong and Penanu for Scandinavia ami the British steamer Rhesus from Yokohama bound for Baltimore and New York. The Canton's stem was damaged and the Rhesus badly79 words
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Article41 1925-04-13 9 Tromsoe. April 11. Amundsen has started on the first stage of his flight to the North Pole. He has departed for Spitsbergen whence he flies directly to the Pole in the beginning of II a y41 words
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Article23 1925-04-13 9 Six persons were killed and three seriously injured in a landslide at the hydro electri- station at Tashkent, burying nin? workmen.23 words
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Article30 1925-04-13 9 [Reuter's Service.] London. April 11. The King ano Queen will open Wembley OB May 9 which is the anniversary of the proclamation of King George in 1910.30 words
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Article715 1925-04-13 9 HOMAGE TO DR. SUN YAT SEN. YESTERDAYS MEMORIAL SERVICE. Chinese in all parts of ths world set i* si ile yesterday as a day of prayer and did homage to their departed statesman and minister, the late Dr. Sun Yat Sen. In Singapore the ceremony was of a particularly impressive715 words
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189 1925-04-13 9 "House Full" Notices Out. The film version of the story of "The Nibelungs" is here at last and the first screening took place on Saturday night at the Palladium. We suppose that the legends centring round Seigfried the hero are very well known to most189 words
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Article40 1925-04-13 9 Majoi-G neral H. O. Parr, C.8., C.M.G., brother of the Hon. the British Resident, Perak, is on a visit to Perak and is staying, with Colonel C. W. C. Parr, 0.8.E., C.M.G., 1 and Mrs. Parr at the Residency, Ipoh.40 words
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Article601 1925-04-13 9 THE FALL OF DAMASCUS. To the Editor. Sir, With reference to your column in to-day's issue under the heading of Damascus of Old Renown, you may be interested to learn what actually happened in connection with the capture or fall of Damascus, in September 1919. On601 words
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Article297 1925-04-13 9 According to the London eorrespondert of the Singapore Free Press, the UnderSecretary of State for the Colonies has mentioned the fact that "the present unfortunate position" regarding Prai is engaging anxious consideration of the High Commissioner and the Unofficial members of the Federal Council. Correspondence297 words
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Article69 1925-04-13 9 Sir John Anderson, formerly of Singapore, late of Messrs. Guthrie and Co., Ltd., East India merchants, a director of the British Borneo Petroleum' Syndicate, Ltd., Cheviot Rubber, Ltd., the London and Colonial Investment Corporation, Ltd., and other companies, and for 30 years Siamese Consul-General at Singapore, who died on December69 words
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Advertisement183 1925-04-13 9 TENNIS RACKETS RESTRUNG J^^^^ju With "Armour's" Finest Quality Black Tennis Gut specially J^^f^^Pi waterproofed for the Tropics. ICuILLi 1 1 1 i riTmvn ■BTOffflff^Hi^TOi !S m su P erior in ■MiiiT^^^f liveliness and durability to what is oftsn described as* the Best Gut Every Roll is specially selected \sl and183 words
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Advertisement800 1925-04-13 10 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 Points. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. v Due Singapore. DARDANUS Havre,800 words
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Advertisement483 1925-04-13 10 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 HAVRE, LONDON ROTTERDAM. HAMBURG. s.s. CITY OF CANTON due April 27 s.s. CITY OF ATHENS due May 27 s.s. SUTTON HALL due483 words
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Advertisement582 1925-04-13 10 STEAMER SAILINGS P. O. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated in England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. o PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION <0 LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government). OUTWARDS FROM LONDON. HOMEWARDS. For China and japan. For Marseilles, London and rn Due582 words
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Article1012 1925-04-13 11 A GROWING EVIL. j This is a favourite subject for school debating societies, and perhaps there is not much new to say about it; but. it is an i extremely serious subject for all who love their country, for the evil has been growing till it1,012 words
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Article25 1925-04-13 11 Man (at Wiilesden): The neighbours complain of my dojf, and say it's no use, but it hit the landlord when he called for the rent.25 words
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Article402 1925-04-13 11 The Pre-War Level. The Army Estimates show a decrease in both money and men. The proposed expenditure is half a million less than in the year now closing, and the establishments are down by 900 men. The t ital Vote is 44 millions, and practically represents a402 words
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Article160 1925-04-13 11 New Alloy Produced in Sheffield. The committee which was appointed some time ago by the Silver Trade Technical Society and the Sheffield section of the Institute of Metals, to investigate the development of tarnish-resisting silver, presented a report to a joint meeting of the two societies, held at160 words
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Advertisement215 1925-04-13 11 f When heat becomes l unbearable jo ENO for (j nick relief. a as the bubbling, gushIraughl tumbles down your nprched throat, you begin to ;,l better. For ENO's Salt really cools the a^ no other drink can. I try it you will be glad ENO'S "FRUIT SALT- h./ i.i215 words
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Advertisement76 1925-04-13 11 Capstan J Ciyarettes speak for themselves I xlJ^^^H mz I X? J*. M< |&j^. 'mf ~^-__"~-^J O^^W /Ml C^^ Qkyw- vv p~^y^ i\y^^ "t m^m\ This advertisement is issued by the British-American Tobacco Co, (Straits) Ltd. S-8 1 (Incorporated in England 1 __—___»________>■ ■i .I. __i^^j»jj^jj_ „i i_i 1 I■II76 words
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Article328 1925-04-13 12 According to a Washington radio message to Manila papers the six new gun-boats authorised by the U.S. Congress recently for service in China, ewing to the disturbed conditions, will be built in the Orient, because it would be inconvenient to send them across the Pacific. Messrs. Workman, Clark328 words
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Article267 1925-04-13 12 The new Rott-Lloyd ship, the Indrapoera, a motor-vessel of 10,500 reg. tons, was launched on the 21st March and is expected here on October 21st. Her dimensions are: hngth 500ft, breadth 60ft, and depth 38ft. The two Diesel motors, developing 7000 1.H.P., give her a speed of 15267 words
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149 1925-04-13 12 Th" Department of Overseas Trade recently published some comprehensive notes I'garding the landing of cargo at Shanghai and Hongkong. At Shanghai all landing charg.s are paid by the steamship company. If the consignee does not take delivery within ten days of the arrival dat?149 words
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Advertisement514 1925-04-13 12 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) •nd MONTORO (5,000 tons). Th" s.s. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia. Cabins de Luxe, single berth cabins, swimming bath,514 words
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Advertisement332 1925-04-13 12 THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER The only Morning Daily in Malaya and the best Medium for Advertising. Delivered with the Chota Hazri each morning, with Latest Telegrams, Latest News and Latest Announcements. Telephone 56. Cable Address, ''Advertiser.'* P. O. Box No. 206. Communications relating to News and Editorial332 words
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Advertisement128 1925-04-13 12 INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England.) Direct Services to Japan via Hongkong and Singapore and to Calcutta via Penang from Singapore. Taking cargo on through Bills cf Lading for Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Chefoo, Tientsin, Newchwang, Yangtze ports, Formosa, the Philippines, etc. FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA NAMSANG AD128 words
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Advertisement530 1925-04-13 12 V, m QQ THR_OUQH THE HOUSE WITH LOTOL* Ml Thoicu6h| THE SPRAY THAT~SLAYS~~ )j VOU will hnd LOTOL indis- M/ *^j VTv* pensable for use in your home. V Its powers of penetration are IB j j simply marvellous and when used vk ml Jfa I consistently LOTOL will bc530 words
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Miscellaneous745 1925-04-13 12 MAIL DESPATCHES. TO-DAY. North, North-East and NorthWest Sumatra M. Treub 9 a.m Noon: Wireless in communication with. s.s. Benrinnes, Borneo Maru, EmileDeutsch de la Meurthe, Gleniffer, Goentoer, Gold Shell, Hisperia, Itauri, Johan de Witt, Khyber, Mantua, Plancius, Soekaboemi, Surat, Takada, Trier, Volsella, War Sudra, Yehime Maru. MAILS EXPECTED. From China745 words
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Advertisement731 1925-04-13 13 STEAMER SAILINGS O. S. K. Line. Destinations. Steamers. Arr. Dept. fee, Hamburg, Rotterdam, Antwerp. Bremen, via Colombo, Aden and Port Said. Alaska Maru Apr 16 Anr 17 Kew York vi. San Francisco Panama Shunko Maru from kobe Apr.' 30 Algoa Bay (Port Elizabeth), K ipe Town. Rio, Santos, and Buenos731 words
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Advertisement416 1925-04-13 13 STEAMER SAILINGS j^& Round-the-World PASSENGER AND FREIGHT 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 to Singapore in 110416 words
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Advertisement642 1925-04-13 13 STEAMER SAILINGS AMERICAN FAR EAST LINE. OPERATED FOR UNITED STATES SHIPPING BOARD BY STRUTHER AND BARRY, MANAGING OPERATORS 1 SINGAPORE TO L3S ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO. U.S.S.B. WEST SEQUANA Anr R U.S.S.B. WEST PROSPECT C£ v U.S.S.B. WEST CARMONA JS and subsequent steamers approximately 80 days apart. For rates and642 words
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Article1466 1925-04-13 14 THE NIPPORI BLAZE. Prompt American Action. (From Our Own Correspondent). Toky-o, March 19. The biggest blaze for years, if the unprecedented seismic fires following the 1923 earthquake be excepted, wiped out a whole suburb of Tokyo Nippori, in the northyesterday. Thousands were rendered homeless, and the only1,466 words
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Article214 1925-04-13 14 Ringer Taken l'p by Hope. Leeds, Mar. 12. A peculiar accident while bell-ringing has fallen to Mr. Frank Renton, of Hunslet. Leeds, the well-known Rugby League referee being incapacitated for a week or two with a broken collar-bone and a bruised knee. Mr. Ronton, who is president214 words
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Article105 1925-04-13 14 Probably the oldest agricultural tenure on record is held by a family named Larrhhat, who have cultivated the same fields on a farm near Pau for over nine centuries Even such a record of hereditary occupation would be deemed insignificant, however, in countries where the caste system105 words
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Advertisement347 1925-04-13 14 ABRAMS' MOTOR TRANSPORT CO. 3, Penang Lane TELEPHONE 140. New touring 5-seater Gardner cars for hire. Price $3 per hour rating. This is cheaper than hiring a taxi. Oppressive heat, rapid changes of temperature cripple the energy and injure the nervous system. Sanatogen goes traight to the core of I347 words
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Advertisement184 1925-04-13 14 white Hoi^e "scotch Whisky it e«i_^^-^i7-|^| DISTILLERIES: Lagavulin Island of Isl ay Malt Mill Island of Islay Craigellachie-Glenlivet,Craigellachie Cragganmore-Glenlivet,Ballindalloch IMPORTANT NOTICE HORSE DISTILLERS LIMITED, the proprietors I-C™ I* 1S established brand, te d TKe OW Bleivd pi are an independent firm, and -T^SflSffl r HnQn *^eir contr °l of these184 words
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Article431 1925-04-13 15 Who Shall Keep It The key of the nations larder is a previous thing, ft will, to all intents and purposes, be passed to the cold storage companies if all the Draft Regulations prohibiting the use of certain jDreservatives in foodstuffs become law. What these431 words
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Article205 1925-04-13 15 A telegram from Lille states that gendarmes patrolling the old front in Flande»s discovered a large underground munitions depot containing thousands of shells which were stored by the British forces during the war. The depot is heing strictly guarded in order to avoid possible accidents. The Bengal Legislative Council made205 words
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Article589 1925-04-13 15 IWJ AM, LIMITEI). An extraordinary general meeting of this Company to pass the resolutions for the amalgamation with Pantai, Ltd. was held at Messrs Derrick and Company's, at 12 noon on Thursday. The Chairman said: The notice of this meeting which the Secretaries have just read was589 words
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Article118 1925-04-13 15 The Swarajist Corporation of Calcutta has had its night out, and in the cold light of morning it is being brought back to a sense of realities. It is budgeting fo>a deficit and is calmly proposing to borrow a crore and forty-six lakhs, which is upwards of half a crore118 words
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Article150 1925-04-13 15 A comparative statement of the total value of foreign merchandise, excluding oarcel post, imported and exported to and from British Malaya during 1024 an i 192.1, to end of March. IMPORTS. (In thousand of dollars). 1924 1925 Inc. January 55,712 65,347 9,635 February 45,451 59,180 13,729 March 55,768150 words
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Article225 1925-04-13 15 The following is the fifth report of the Directors to the shareholders to be submitted at the annual meeting to be held on April 25th at noon at Harrisons, Barker and Co's offices. The accounts show a net profit for the period of $16,568.00 after making due provision225 words
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Article282 1925-04-13 15 The plateau of Tibet, according to Major R. W* G. Hingston, naturalist of the Mount Everest Expedition, is a mountainous desert having a general elevation of about 14,000 feet. The region has the u.rual desort variations of temperature, often a range of 50 between day and night. There is little282 words
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Advertisement437 1925-04-13 15 I Assets over $5,000,000. TUP rDCAfr rinrrrmT *m Assurances in force over $17,000,000. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) T^Z^ZmtZSJ^lZL^m LONDON OFFICE: 82 Old Jew^^C. eposicea with the Supreme Court of England, and complies with the British Life Assurance ATTRACTIVE PLANS OF ASSURANCR Com P437 words
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Advertisement485 1925-04-13 15 BANKING. YOKOHAMA SPECK BANK, UMITED. —Established 1880.— Capital Subscribed Y. 100,000,000 (fully paid up) Reserve Fund Y. 80,500,000.00 President: K. Kodama Esq. Vice-President: R. Ichinoraiya. Esq. DIRECTORS. Y. Yamakawa, Esq. Baron K. Morimura. M. Odagiri, Esq. N. Igarashi, Esq. Baron K. Iwasaki. K. Mogami, Esq. K. Tatsumi, Esq. K. Takeuchi,485 words
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Advertisement515 1925-04-13 15 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hongkong) Head Office; Hongkong. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and fully paid up $20,000,006 Reserve Fund:— Sterling 4,500,000 i> T silve r $26,500,000 Keserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. G. M. Young, Esq. Chairman r, J?- Jf- White, Esq. Deputy Chairman515 words
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Advertisement41 1925-04-13 15 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter A. D. 1720). FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee—Administration Bonds Singapore Representatives— lessrs. BARLOW Co. Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER Co., Ltd. Branch Office 64, The Arcade, CoUyer Quay. A GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.41 words
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Article331 1925-04-13 16 A Heavy Scoring Day. (From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, April 11. The Selangor vs. Singapore cricket match began this morning on an easy wicket the scoring in consequence being prolific and -MK runs were made during tlu day for the fall of seventeen wickets, ir. live331 words
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Article404 1925-04-13 16 Some Smart Bowling. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, April 11. The weather was fine and the wicket good and fast for this match here to-day. Penang won the toss and elected to take fir_n knock and made an inauspicious start, four wickets falling for 2i». Bird ar.d404 words
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470 1925-04-13 16 Great 9th Wicket Staiyd. An unaccountable ascendancy of ball over bat was the feature of the S.C.C. innings on Saturday when they met H.M.S. Hawkins on the Padang. The match started at 10.30 a.m., the Club winning the toss and batting lirst on a470 words
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Article97 1925-04-13 16 The results of the semi-finals of the S.S. and F.M.S. Championship played yesterday on the Bukit Timah links of the Singapore Golf Club are as follow: Hardie beat Rutley 3 up and 2 to play. Nash beat Kyle 6 up and 8 to play. The final between Hardie and97 words
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Article214 1925-04-13 16 The Barnes Cups. Advantage has been taken of the Easter holidays to organise an American tournament for the Barnes cups, three teams entering to play each other one chukke; on Saturday and Monday, no handicap and two points for a win. The weather was -threatening on Saturday afternoon when214 words
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Article15 1925-04-13 16 S. C C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT. TUESDAY'S TIES Championship. Denham vs. Wilson. Smith vs. De Stuers.15 words
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Article234 1925-04-13 16 [Reuter's Service.] London, April 10. The following are the results of Friday's English League matches: Division I. Aston Villa 2, Manchester C. 1. Bolton W. li Leeds United 0. Burnley 1, Notts County 1. Bury 0, Huddersfield T. 1 Liverpool 2, West Ham U. 0. Nottingham F. 0,234 words
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Article324 1925-04-13 16 SATURDAY'S M ATCHES. London, Apr. 11. The following are the results of to-day's English and Scottish League Matches: Division I. Birmingham 1. Nottingham F. 1. Bolton W. 3, Sheffield U. 1. Burnley 1. Manchester Citv 0. Cardiff City L\ Aston Villa 1. Everton 1. Blackburn R. 0. Leeds United 1,324 words
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Article181 1925-04-13 16 The following matches in the English League will be played to-day: Division I: Cardiff City vs. Sunderland. Eveivcn vs. Preston N. E. Manchester C. vs. Aston Villa. Notts County vs. Burnley Sheffield V. vs. Newcastle U. W. Bromwich A. vs. Arsenal. West Ham U. vs. Liverpool. Division181 words
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Article124 1925-04-13 16 [Reuter's Service.] Glasgow, Apr. 11. At Hamden Park, in the Scottish Association Cup final in fine weather before a crowd of a hundred thousand, Celtic beat Dundee by two goals to one. Celtic dominated the first twenty-five minutes of play and then Dundee pot into their stride124 words
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Article50 1925-04-13 16 [Reuter's Service.] London. Apr. 11. At Queen's Club in ideal weather before a large crowd the inter- Varsity mile relay, run in ouarter mile stages, r°sulted in Cambridge being first, Pennsylvania second. Oxford third. The race was won by five yards in 3 mins. 22 3-5 sees.50 words
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Article715 1925-04-13 16 A TRYING MORNING. Tin' weekly race took place on Sunday for thc Fairy Point Challenge Cup presented by Mr. Rodesse. In former years the course has always been from the Yacht Club to Fairy Point but in view of thc uncertain weather and prevailing light winds a new course715 words
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Article26 1925-04-13 16 Programme of Drills up to and for April 19. Monday. 13th, 7 a.m:— Farrer Rango. S.R.E. (v), Musketry Classification. Buk.* Timah. S.V.R.A., Practice.26 words
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Advertisement135 1925-04-13 16 HIS MASTER'S VOICE RECORDS I are: here. Ask for Latest Lists. I S. Moutrie Co.. Ltd. SINGAPORE. MONOPOLE CHAMPAGNE j SEC, GOUT AMERICAN, BRUT. From the famous house of m HEIDSIECK CO. J illA RHEIMS Uw Established in 1785 ____H___r^____i eLbD I Obtainable at all Retail Wine c» 0 Dealers135 words
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