The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 6 May 1925
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Title Section15 1925-05-06 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TENTS SINGAPORE, S.S., WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 1925 NO. 11,48315 words
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Article192 1925-05-06 1 An important telegram on Rubber Production in the Dutch Indies is on page 15 and the leader deals with the same subject. The Gold Basis Bill has passed its second reading without a division Page 7. Matters political are at a deadlock in Belgium because of the192 words
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Article1359 1925-05-06 1 Life is a disappointing- business. In childhood we counted tht- days until adolescence would have removed the inhibitions mostly meaningless to us— with which we were hedged about. To be grown up, to eat what you liked, and to go where you wished, to get up late1,359 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement198 1925-05-06 1 SWALLOW AND ARIELL'S BISCUITS AND CAKES OBTAINABLE FROM ALL DEALERS. DA RET EC UATn Telegrams K Ar t LtrO HO ItL s&SK Race Dinners on Sat. 16th Mav aw Sat. 23rd May Dancing until 1-45 a.m. Special Carnival Novelties on the above Nights. DINNER DANCE $3.00. DANCE ONLY $1.00. Nina198 words
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Advertisement195 1925-05-06 1 "TEETH LIKE PEARLS" ptt ammm AGENTS:— WILLIAM GOSSAGE SONS LIMITED. (Incorporated in England). THE PIXIE GRIPPA PLAYS A FULL-SIZE TWELVE-INCH RECORD SIZE 10*2 ins. by 7% ins. by 4^ ins. > WEIGHT 6^2 lbs. In strong wood box, >l j 'I covered in blue waterproof leatherette. II KfiO-^ I The195 words
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Advertisement189 1925-05-06 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Vanjoor Sahib of D'Almeida-st- stock? La Insular cigars Page 7. Prismatic compass wanted. Dodge Touring car for sale, two houses to let Page 7. Bankruptcy notice re Chop Xguan Tian Hug Page 7. Programme of the Turf Club Extra Race Meeting Page 6. Mr. L. G. Johnston becomes189 words
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Advertisement12 1925-05-06 1 TO PRINTERS THERE'S MONEY IN WIMBLE'S INKS SOLE AGENTS, FRANCIS MONK CO.12 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous101 1925-05-06 1 THE WEEK. Wednesday. <oth. High Water, 8.46 a.m., 9.16 p.m. Race Entries Close 5 p.m. Singapore Golf Club Meeting. Wireless Demonstration, Union Buildine 9.30 p.m. K League I: S.C.F.A. vs R.A. Thursday, 7th. High Water, 9.31 a.m., 9.44 p.m. League: I: S.C.C. vs S.R.C. League II: S.C.F.A. (a) vs Police.101 words
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Article143 1925-05-06 2 Banknotes. Cash and Whisky- A hoard of Bank of England notes, a bag full of floi ins, sold and silver wrapped in pieces cf newspaper, securities, and even pre-war, whisky, have been found hidden away in all sorts of out-of-the-way places at the house of143 words
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Article48 1925-05-06 2 The total receipts during last year on account of wireless receiving licences were 1613,309, of which £472,102 was payable to the British Broadcasting Company by monthly instalments in arrear, states Viscount Wolmer, Parliamentary Secretary to the Post Office, in reply to Mr. A. Alexander.48 words
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Article17 1925-05-06 2 Nottinghamshire motorist: The car cannot go at forty miles an hour. My sister has been driving it.17 words
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Advertisement534 1925-05-06 2 NEW STOCKS of the following have just arrived. FLEXIBLE STEEL NAIL FILES BADGER HAIR TOOTH BRUSHES. BEAVER and SWANSDOWN BATH PUFFS. BATHING CAPS. TURKEY SPONGES. MEDICAL HALL LTD. BATTERY ROAD. THE HAPPY VALLEY LTD. THE ELITE CINEMA. New Premises New Premises Two 7 Reel Features. THE LOVE LIGHT The Price534 words
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Advertisement200 1925-05-06 2 Victoria Theatre. Commencing May 18th "Our Cabaret" June 17th and 20th Mabel Garrison. 333F& PATHE CINEMA Can give private CINEMA SHOWS in any PRIVATE HOUSES OR GARDENS, CLUBS, SCHOOLS, PLANTATIONS, FACTORIES, ETC. m the Vicinity of Singapore town or outside. We supply Electric plant (where necessary). Projector, complete programme of200 words
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Advertisement273 1925-05-06 2 From Wednesday, 6th to Monday, 11th Mav. AT THE ALHAMBRA Theatre, Beach Road. (Tan Cheng Kee Co., Ltd. Proprietors.) In the Second Show commencing at 9 p.m. A GREAT STAR IN A GREAT PICTURE A First National Attraction, a Superb Production in which all of the resources of an ambitious273 words
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Article1514 1925-05-06 3 BOTANICAL ORIGIN OF THE FIBRE. The family of the Bombacaceae is numerous and widely spread over tropical countries; its fruits contain a large quantity of silky fibre that envelops the seeds. Even in former days these fibres were collected by the natives and used for various1,514 words
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Article43 1925-05-06 3 I think that under any state of society socialist, capitalist, or anything: else to lead people, to whatever class they belong:, to believe that they should live without doing work is a great crime against the individual and against society. Mr. Lansbury, M.P.43 words
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Advertisement547 1925-05-06 3 (Your Baby needs this famous food •.immis not only because the strong and .turdy. This safe, clean ch.lcrn of 4 Royal Houses have been food for Baby i, free from the r.sk rmmwA on G.xo but hMMM all of such dread d,seases as Enteric and the leading Infant elfare Centres547 words
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Advertisement365 1925-05-06 3 I Cold Storage ICE CREAM is made from pure cream in a spotless factory j where every utensil is steam-sterilised daily. Buy it of any of the distributors mentioned below. Sold in bricks wrapped in paraffined paper and enclosed in a dust and dirt-proof carton. Larger quantities obtainable for even-365 words
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Article162 1925-05-06 4 It has been realised that traffic congestion is primarily caused, by the slow-moving horse, and as a consequence horse traffic has been restricted in certain sections of the principal cities of the world, and at certain hours of the day, and the measure is one which is162 words
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Article652 1925-05-06 4 PENALTIES OK MISUSE \EG LECT. Most motorists are guilty of paying little attention to their car battery, and, considering its importance, this is surprisingThe abuse and neglect that some batteries have to stand is amazing, but the bill has to be paid, and shorter life of battery652 words
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Article132 1925-05-06 4 In r— hil Pedestrian* Despite the dictate pedestrians still MMaVt the roadway, and f< r tl able care should be I v l.t-n turning out of .1 byway, for in tl tht rights of pedestriai tt. their fullest e\ter: tht ordinary count of eiess the thorooghfai To132 words
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Article52 1925-05-06 4 The Soviet Government n I nise a trading expedition to as navigation of the noli >«•' come possible. Arcoi Will M the rivers Obi and Yenisei to i steamers, bringing timl«r. and other products, and r" tr these steamers metals, tea, l per. The ships of the <;M- < July52 words
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Advertisement131 1925-05-06 4 THE MORRIS One -ton Truck FOR Economy in Transport EQUIPMENT INCLUDES: LUCAS THREE LAMP DYNAMO LIGHTING SET. BULB HORN DRIVING MIRROR NUMBER PLATES SPARE WHEEL AND TYRE 32 x 4'/ 2 PNEUMATIC TYRES COMPLETE SET OF TOOLS Fitted .with the RENOWNED MORRIS OXFORD 13.9 HP. POWER UNIT. PRICE COMPLETE: Af\131 words
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Advertisement240 1925-05-06 4 MAXWELL Results are what count! Results are what I you want! Results in Economy, Power, I Flexibility and Comfort are what the Good Maxwell gives you. I Economy is evident in the high mileage this car gives 28 miles to the gallon; Power is provided by an engine that will240 words
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Article166 1925-05-06 5 Peculiar Tr »it. a queer prank on the r-anxioiu to avoid a nc trouble that he has id of. It mmi that nu be tat. wheel of the new commence! looking for the sort of With the old one, and he find it. for the starts to166 words
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226 1925-05-06 5 On March 26, at Sal lick's Beach, Ade- laide, Paul Anderson, the visiting Ameri- can motor cycle speed king, riding an In- dian machine, made a new world's speed j record of 125 m.p.h., thus beating the j world's record made by the famous English j rider.226 words
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Article686 1925-05-06 5 AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE P. O. EXPRESS. English spring; weather did not sound attractive, while a motor tour in France >\as alluring, so before leaving India arrangements were made for a 7.5 two-seater car to be ready at Marseilles. Two or three days were spent in Marseilles,686 words
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Advertisement160 1925-05-06 5 (MOTORCYCLES In choosing a mount the average prospective purchaser usually places too much importance on the original outlay and in consequence buys an inferior machine which cannot give him I the Service, Reliability and sense of well-being afforded by a better class product. The Running expenses are usually higher, the160 words
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Advertisement423 1925-05-06 5 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. ammmmmwmmma^^^imm^^mmm^^mmm^^^^^^^^^^^^J^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 47 y aiye^<Tewett Gx,tr4**^l>oFig Springs V/C/NUSUAL comfort for all types of roads are notable features of both Paige and Jewett motor423 words
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Article685 1925-05-06 6 LIFE AMONG GIANT DINOSAURS. Anybody who has stood in front of the Diplodocus Carnegii at the South Kensington Museum cou,ld hardly have escaped speculation on what it must kave been like to live contemporaniously with such monsters. Not too bad, according to the opinion of Dr. Francis A.685 words
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Article113 1925-05-06 6 William M. Jardine, the new Secretary of Agriculture, has furnished the following statement to the National Council of Farmers' Co-operative Marketing Associations: "As a means of bringing about more orderly production and marketing I cannot over emphasize the need for strong, efficiently managed, co-operative marketing associations.113 words
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Article127 1925-05-06 6 The King has consented to lay the foundation stone of the great building, to be erected in the City of London, to house Lloyd's and the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, on Saturday, May 23rd. This will be one of the earliest engagements of the King after127 words
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Article932 1925-05-06 6 EXTRAORDINARY WIND FREAKS. Refuge in Office Safe. A small part of the record of tragedy on March 18 in the Ohio Valley runs, as reported by a correspondent^ of the Nev York Times: Human bodies in most every form or cremation and butchered or crushed were932 words
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Article380 1925-05-06 6 THE SPRING EXTRA RACE MEETING. (Under S.R.A. Rules of Racing) Will be held on Saturday 30th May, Monday Ist June, and Saturday 6th June. PROGRAMME. (FOR THE INFORMATION OF MEMBERS ONLY). Ist Day. Saturday, 30th May. Races Nos. 1, 4 7. THE DIVIDED EXGRIFFIN PONY HANDICAP.— Time380 words
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Article348 1925-05-06 6 Races Nos. 1, 4 7. THE PENANG STAKES, PI RSE AND PLATE.— Time 2.10 p.m.. 3.2:. p.m., and 4.55 p.m. Values $600 each with fIOO to each second and $50 to each third pony. A dividedhandicap for ox-urifnn ponies 14.2 and under that have not348 words
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Article769 1925-05-06 6 Races Nos. 1, 4 7. THE VICK STAKES, PURSE AND PLATE— Time 2.10 p.m., 3.25 p.m., and 4.55 p.m. Values $600 each with $100 to each second and $50 to each third pony. A divided handicap for ex-griffin ponies 14.2 and under that have not769 words
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Advertisement230 1925-05-06 6 Singapore's, Lowest Prices Always. AA A^A^JN^l 1 THE "MAXIMO" BATH >TOWfX TOWEL. T3rr^W^iM» Heavy make, brown and mand W r Jl !i^^llclH^\ W^i te stripes with fringed t^F"^j^L%^^^ m Standard Price ;^"o NE OF $1.25 WttITEAWAYS Standard Values THE "MAXIMO" BATH "iAjvWS^ SHEETS. n/W|S} MTH Y JLjSHEET Brown, with red230 words
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Advertisement39 1925-05-06 6 The Navy's Choice R Q di V^Wtiiki**/ PLYMOUTH GIN. Obtainable Everywhere. GREEN WATERPROOF FOR KLINDS AND TARPAUU* 8 mMMMmmWMMMMMVMwk. Besf quality at tow Pjg Weather resisting For Q n tions write to: M?l^*2 Husainsah, 88 Robin^n W* (first floor).39 words
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Article960 1925-05-06 7 THE GOVERNMENTS PLANS. i GOLD BRICKS TOO BIG FOK I FREE SALE. [Router's Service.] I. melon. May 4. In the House of Commons the Hon. \V. (.uinness moving the second reading of the Gold Standard Bill, pointed out in connection with the proposal that the Bank960 words
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Article170 1925-05-06 7 CHANDI REGAINS POWER. HIS HARI) PROGRAMME. [Reuter's Service.] Calcutta, May 4. Addressing the Bengal Provincial Coun- ei] at Faridpur, Gandhi disclosed that differences had arisen between members of the Subjects Committee. It is surmised that these centred on the proposals of Mr. Das for conditional cooperation and his170 words
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Article166 1925-05-06 7 [Reuter's Service.] London, May What Mr. Baldwin in the course of toa-^t speech described as the most repi^esentative and distinguished gathering of Pilgrims from both sides of the Atlantic which has ever assembled, met at the Hotel Victoria to welcome the new American Ambassador. Mr. Houghton. Lord166 words
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Article123 1925-05-06 7 [Reuter's Service.] Brussels, May 4. It is feared that the deadlock, which h?-s aided the balance of the parties and deprived the country of a government durinp the past month, can only be solved by another general election. Since the Socialists have declined to form a homogeneous123 words
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Article23 1925-05-06 7 [Reuter's Service.] London, May 4. General Hsu and his Mission was civically welcomed at Manchester. They inspected the Lancashire industries.23 words
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Article77 1925-05-06 7 [Reuter's Service.] London, May 4. The House of Commons passed the thirc reading of the China Indemnity Bill relating to the allocation of the Boxer Indemnity, while Mr. R. J. McNeill assured his critics the funds would only be devoted to beneficent purposes and pointed out77 words
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Article108 1925-05-06 7 The annual report of the Calcutta School of Tropical Medicine records what it describes as "an exceedingly interesting case of rat-bite fever," the victim being a European police officer who was admitted to the Presidency General Hospital, Calcutta. He lived in a big bungalow near Kidderpore, states the report, and108 words
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Advertisement409 1925-05-06 7 BUSINESS CARDS. MMmm Send for the Illustrated I 0 i'.talosue of Musical Instrumenta. SEASON CO., LTD. HI ani US, North Bridge Road. g THK PKK.MIER MANILA CIGAR. I i v i.a Insular" cigars have been Uw accepted brand in mansions, tel« where highest quali. I_ mended. The following gand i409 words
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Advertisement492 1925-05-06 7 NOTICES. ORDINANCE NO. 44 (BANKRUPTCY> IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. In Bankruptcy. No. 420 of 1924. Re (1) Chop Nguan Tian Hug. Summary Case. Receiving Order made 20th March j 99.5. Date of Order for Summary Admmistn.tion 23rd April 1925. Date and place of492 words
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Advertisement654 1925-05-06 7 THE SECRET OF SATISFACTION. Wherever friction, heat, rust and noises must" be overcome there is a SHELL LUBRICANT to do it thoroughly anLLL A w G H F E™ E SHELL LUBRICANTS, quality. LUBRICANTS. AUCTION SALE OF Valuable Wax Polished teak Household Furniture Tennis Gear, Plants etc. To be held654 words
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Advertisement566 1925-05-06 7 Writ of Seizure and Sale dated ISth day of April li*2s. SHERIFF'S SALE. IX THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMEXTS SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE In the cause of B. P. de Silva Plaintiff versus Dr. A. A. Mulle Dcfendwnt AUCTION SALE OF Furniture. 2 Automatic pistols, one 12-bore double barrel566 words
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767 1925-05-06 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. WEDNESDAY, MAY 6. 1923. "Native" Rubber Production. In another column will be found a communication from the Native Rubber Investigation Committee (Batavia) which Mr. Kinderslev courteously forwards for publication. Beyond the fact that it shows that something is actively being done to investigate the extent of the767 words
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Article493 1925-05-06 8 The Rev. Frank Hollis, who has been working among the Dyaks in Sarawak, is leaving for Home by the Macedonia this week end. Singapore has 22.7 square miles of reserved forest land. Malacca has 78.7 sq. miles in each case about ten per cenr of the whole area of the493 words
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Article234 1925-05-06 8 Under the Chairmanship of Mr. Granville Roberts, Editor of the Malaya Tribune, a very interesting and thought-provoking lecture on "Duty to Ourselves," was delivered by Mr. Dawood Shah, 8.A.. Editor of the Darul-Islam, at the Indian Association rooms on Monday at 5 p»m. The lecturer, in forcible language,234 words
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Article235 1925-05-06 8 A really important step is indicated by the announcement that an International broadcasting bureau ii being set up a* Geneva, for the new bureau will he, in fact, one more help to International understanding and goodwill. To grasp the more immediate functions of the bureau one has only235 words
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Article378 1925-05-06 8 Mr. G. E. Shaw has accepted the post of chairman. Rubber Propaganda Committee. The Wellington (N.Z.) branch of the Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants oi New Zaland protests against the Singapore Base. That settles it. In the Singapore Municipal Markets, in 1924, 107,688 pikuls of fresh fish were sold. Only378 words
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Article110 1925-05-06 8 I'ENANK's rAtIWKLU (From Our 0^Tc^,,,,,,^ The hon'ble Mr. A. ifvS tertained at a tea purtv hv United Indian A^att/'T' valedictory address mnu he suitably acknowledged. Mr. S. Codrington, Prtsflfeni i 1 cipality, who is retiring s, ha sented, by the nbotdiiufo •if Munki^lity, with an addn entertained by110 words
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Article69 1925-05-06 8 (From Our Own C0m,,,,,,. rename. Mav At the conclusion of the W meeting this afternoon. Mr. Stnitt that it be recorded in the high appreciation of the Commit for the services rendered >. Codrington during the term ol as Municipal Piesident from I9tfl Nooidin, Khoo Slang Ewe »nd69 words
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Article70 1925-05-06 8 (From Oui Own Correspondent I'ena- K Hi Mr. Clark of Um Monopolies li. seized $7,000 worth of non-u chandu from the steanut trai in tFO bags, ready to be tai HONOUR FOR MR. |»KFI I'enam;. M.n Mr. W. Peel, the new Reaidml I I lor of Penang is70 words
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Article67 1925-05-06 8 (From Our Own CotTtapoi I'enann. Ma> Mr. Thomas Qoorgt Dy* tfc I world on behalf ot* the National F grades Association, inspected mt I gade and commented favourab.;. small turn-out. H< was roipi the natiVe could l*» such smart IIM those he saw. After going roand tin67 words
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Article34 1925-05-06 8 (From Our Own Conetpo ratal Rej A murder took plac- at B yesterday, a native woman hack: 1 on the head with a choppet M her. The assailant was arresM.34 words
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Article93 1925-05-06 8 The following action aai tab meeting of Commit bee N" May Ist: Decide<l that the commencing Mr. H. H. de Roosa, Inspector, P. Dept. should be $200 a month (in G Approved exemption from as* premises Nos. 155 and IWA McPhl Road, used as a school and teechf93 words
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Article54 1925-05-06 8 The third and \a<t detai J.V.R. will proceed to Sig la, I week-end. The (amp. wflich command of Captain Meadow I will open on Thursday Bl Monday afternoon. The ii will include nmaketry, baj Lewis Gon, rifle grenad- p ical exercises. Other o«cei be Lieuts. B.J. R.54 words
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Article114 1925-05-06 8 The Friendly Band is holdii I sarv celebration om Friday I at the Y.M.CA. Hall. AH I are invited to attend I Major ROW* (P.O. M on well earned fnrioofh wa Saturday last to a Ron** C Club. Mr. F. K. Banner Malacca during Major Bowel The hon'ble Mr. J.114 words
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Advertisement159 1925-05-06 8 "THE CONNOISSEUR COMES TO CALDBECK'S" |H WHO SAID I y." RRSR WE ALL DID ■pi Scotch Whisky fl Lu SOLE IMPORTERS Caldbeck, Macgregor Co.. Ltd. (Incorporated in Shanghai). New Shipment DUTCH VEAL a SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE Co., Ltd. (Incorporated ia the S.S.) Retail Depot, Orchard Road. =c i WIRELESS. Radio159 words
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Advertisement21 1925-05-06 8 "URODONAL" A SURE REMEDY AGAINST GOUT ARTHRITISM RHEUMATISM ARTERIO-SCELEROSIS FROM ALL CHEMISTS Agent- DUPIRE BROTHERS. BLACK WHITE i I y WHISKY21 words
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Article108 1925-05-06 9 EXCESSIVE BUILDING. I RFFECT ON OTHER IH DGETS. [Renter's Service.] London. .May 5. The Daily News naval correspondent, alluding m the Japanese Navy Depart ,-,t\ deprecation of an alarmist vie\* Japanese naval expansb a, shows statis- thai Japan. MaWMM the Washington i inference, has actually laid down108 words
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Article64 1925-05-06 9 I [Reuter's Service.] Riga. May ft, .im from Moscow says thai, at f the supreme economic council ershinsky, Commissar of In< ustry, stated Soviet Government had decided to their former owners nationalised undertakings at present not (f, or miming at loss. Also that B have been64 words
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Article33 1925-05-06 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, May .">. B it is rep- rted that the trialists suggest a joint FrancoH Swiss petition to Britain, that the H ayed until Jan. Ist V.W>. m33 words
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Article27 1925-05-06 9 1 [Reuter's Service.] New York, May ft. eteen hours after leaving Lakehurst kip Angeles was sight -d at Rico in the evening.27 words
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Article73 1925-05-06 9 I [Reuter's Service.] Capetown, May 4. The Prince ..f Wales motored to the nalist stronghold at St.-llenbosch was welcomed enthoeicatically, stalwart young Dutch students •ir him in an open carriage a distance two miles to the sports ground ill 111 Prinef addressed the assembled stud- university.73 words
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Article56 1925-05-06 9 I [Reuter's Service.] Geneva. May 4. »fteni ton the Belgian ex-Premier n dc Wiart opened the League of nfereace on traffic in arms aend "m at which forty-three hUomVi I including four non-members, Dsited States, Genaaay, Egvpt and key. formal business the conference »»ed till to-morrow. «N«56 words
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Article237 1925-05-06 9 I the taWe of the Council on Monday I Paper in connection with the I '^ipai Amendment Bill, LOSS:— I ti. Vv"** At t«'".t v-General gives no- »»t he »il| move the following amendI ommittee on the above Bill: M (b) of the principal Or- "mended by the237 words
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Article164 1925-05-06 9 STRIKE THAT WASN'T. COMMUNIST BAULKED. [Reuter's Service.] Paris, May 4. The transport workers of the capital, including the men of the trams, omnibuses, and electric railways have declared a general strike as a protest against the refusal of the managements to guarantee not to penalise the May164 words
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Article114 1925-05-06 9 [Havas Service.] Paris, May ft. According to official statistics the Left 1 block have won 2< seats in the Town Councils and the Right groups five. The issue is decided in 181 Councils, leaving a second ballot to settle the composition of the Councils In the remaining 204.114 words
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Article103 1925-05-06 9 < [Reuter's Service. J London, May 5. i Under the compulsory liquidation of the Batavia and General Plantations Trust, Limited, the report of the Official Receiver 1 has JHQgd accounts to show £102,000 lia- bilitie? and assets J54.000 and a deficiency of 191(900 with regard to contributories.103 words
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Article40 1925-05-06 9 [Reuter's Service.] Warsaw, May 5. Two more attempts at train-'.vreckin? are reported, two bombs being found on the Viln.a Riga line, near Dukszty. and a barrira le of .-tones near Lublin. [Earlier cables appear on Page 7.]40 words
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Article275 1925-05-06 9 Political Sensation. (By courtesy of the Nanyo XichiXichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio. May 4. The onion of the three political partial with the Seiyukai as its centre, comprising one hundred and fifty parliamentary members has now been brought into existem e and the inauguration of the new party is expected275 words
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Article121 1925-05-06 9 MANY CAPTURES. AEROPLANES ACTIVE. r ßeuter's Service.] Rabat, May 5. A communique states that Abd el Krim\forces have had a severe set-back, eve: 150 being killed and a number captured The French losses are small. Aviator: were very active on all sectors. Paris, May 5. In the121 words
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Article38 1925-05-06 9 [Reuter's Service.] Washington. May Despite official reticence, it seems clear that Mr. Houghton's speech in London on the 4th voiced the fundamental conception of the Coolidge administration with regard to the American attitude towards European problems.38 words
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Article19 1925-05-06 9 Reuter's Service. Buenos Aires, May 5. The 1925 cotton crop is officially estimated at 48,600 tons.19 words
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Article107 1925-05-06 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, May 5. Pioposing the health of the Chinese Commercial Mission, headed by Mr. Hsu, at Manchester yesterday. Dr. Ree, President of the Chamber of Commerce, said that Lancashire would like to sell more cctton goods to China and hoped before many years they would107 words
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Article49 1925-05-06 9 [Reuter's Service.] Capetown. May 5. Replying to criticisms on the budget proposals as outlined on April Bth. in the Assembly, Mr. Havenga announced that the most favoured nation treatment would bt granted to Britain. In future trade agreements Britain and the Dominions would be consulted.49 words
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Article373 1925-05-06 9 Last Week's Captures and Salvage. On April 30, at rt.45 a.m., off Tanjong Punjor, the Pikat sighted a prau. A chast ensued and the crew of the prau began tc throw lubber overboard. The men, three Malays, were eventually arrested, and lfc pikuls 39 katis of rubber salved.373 words
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Article784 1925-05-06 9 LONG LIST FOR THIRD SESSION. The third Singapore Assizes commenced yesteiday before the Chief Justiee, Mr. P. J. Sproule. The cases dealt with in the morning were those of returning from banishment. Mah Yee, a Cantonese, who was charged with unlawfully residing in the Colony r after banishment784 words
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Article85 1925-05-06 9 The Johore State Band, by kind permission of the Sultan of Johore, will play at e the Y.W.C.A. Fete on Saturday, at Gove ornment House. The programme arranged e is as fellows: March, Adolphe-March, Mie chael; Overture, La Dame Blanche, Boiel- dieu; Selection, H.M.S. Pianofore, Sullivan; Valse,85 words
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Article81 1925-05-06 9 .t o Constantinople, April 3. Newspapers are to be used as a weapon e in the fight against bakshish. The names e of traders who offer bribes to Government servants in order to get their goods out a of the Customs on favourable terms or for81 words
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Advertisement266 1925-05-06 9 1 ROBINSON Co., Ltd. I (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) Sole Agents for Black Prince Footwear. BLACK i^XS^^^^-v^ TAN WILLOW TAN t^mm OXFORD Glace Kid 'j^K and Xford l^s. DERBY BLACK PATENT LEATHER OXFORD SHOES PATENT WHOLE-CUT ELASTIC SPRING-SIDE DRESS BOOTS, 1 or Officers etc. BLACK BLACK TAN _fT^ V266 words
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Advertisement764 1925-05-06 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. Due Singapore. f HECTOR Marseilles, London,764 words
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Advertisement470 1925-05-06 10 EUerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) "EUERMAN" 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 ATHENS due May 28 s.s. SUTTON HALL due June 27 s.s. COLORADO due July 28 MARSEILLES, LONDON,470 words
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Advertisement666 1925-05-06 10 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). OUTWARDS FROM LONDON. HOMEWARDS. For China and Japan. For Marseilles, London and Antwerp o- Due Leave666 words
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Article1103 1925-05-06 11 TiANDHI AND SOME OTHERS. I have spending some time among Indian politicians of all grades of opinion. The National Assembly, as set up by the Reforms, is sitting in Delhi. Of all the Assemblies I have ever seen this is the most picturesque. Geneva, where one1,103 words
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Article198 1925-05-06 11 In our recent leading article, advocating the taxation of unimproved land values as likely to help towards a solution of the housing problem Ul Penang, we mentioned that the Sanitary Boards in the F.M.S. possess certain poweri in this respect which it would be very desirable198 words
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Article421 1925-05-06 11 Dame >L Lloyd George and the Daily Herald. Dame Margaret Lloyd George has addressed the following letter to the Editor of the Daily Herald: 10, Cheyne walk, Chelsea, 5.W.3, April Ist., 1i)25. "Sir.- -In to-day's Daily Herald you make an offensive attaek on me, or rather, through421 words
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Article395 1925-05-06 11 The report of Mr. R. G. Evans, assistant j registrar of statistics, has this paragraph on bringing the census up to date. The present method of estimating po- pulation between censuses is admittedly j unsatisfactory. For the current period, both the Colony and the Federated Malay States rely395 words
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Article34 1925-05-06 11 Capital has not been destroyed by L«7 bour; it has become in its most gHtedged form to an amazing extent the i property of Labour as well as the boargeoisie. Mr. Walter Runciman, M.P.34 words
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Advertisement294 1925-05-06 11 fRw T An exceptionally fine Irm old matured Scotch W \Vhisky,dclightfullysoft y^a^fet .ind mellow. The best i RrmW. of good company and a tonic at all times. I V. R McNBM R CO.. LTD.. GlnQ"*. Scotand. I e I I rtheumatism j \/I.KY little would be heard c about the294 words
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Advertisement88 1925-05-06 11 CAPSTAN Cigarettes \Mmsmm\ MMvyyyysMMi \my.om*a. Wlßm MMrryy^7m\ mWrwßt r pi l P WU i niiiiimiiiiir^^, sy MaYaMM MM*''/' y^ J^"^*M\ a\m\ 'm^SS V^^EOl KO7 4^ T J m^BIH I i^V/ y m/M ■rX^vje'w \\Yyßma /^n...ui,;,mii l Miik.:.Miii 1 ''Waj||inUjyw/ u n ii •^>^B^BsßGß^P3l!rejß^3ff^B3rifii^ y^%sßg&ECzßsffi o\Ml*^^^^LA^.^/^^/^^^j m \^^^AMM\Mm\\ *mM*^^9*\ h Warn.88 words
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Article106 1925-05-06 12 THE CEYLON IN DISTRESS. A further wireless message was sent yesterday by the distressed Dutch steamer Ceylon to the effect that she is aground in ten feet of water in the Straits of Temiang, sixty miles south of Singapore (near Rhio). Her position is Lat. 0 deg. 21106 words
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Article416 1925-05-06 12 U.S. Shipping Firm Sold to British. Owing to the difficulty of cperations through piracies in Chinese waters and the consequent continued military interference, the Dollar Steamship Co., an American firm, is reported by the Shanghai correspondent of the I*aily Mail to have sold its entire shipping interests416 words
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Advertisement620 1925-05-06 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 tone) and MONTORO (5.000 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia. Cabins de Luxe, single berth cabins, swimming bath,620 words
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Advertisement208 1925-05-06 12 M. S. AFRIKA. Arrived and dischaged her cargo at S.H.B. Godown No. 11. THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD. s.s. "GLOUCESTERSHIRE" sailing for MARSEILLES AND LONDON on the 21st May from Rangoon (Connection leaves Singapore 16th May) A few berths in the above steamer are available. For Passage &c, please apply208 words
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Advertisement517 1925-05-06 12 Vv ~QQ THFLOUQH THE HOUSE WITH LOTOL* 7/ m mm BL V mm*. f*^£k. Easy I I I horouQh J C\ j THE SPRAY THATSLAYS >f^^6l Y ou w,u hnd LOTOL v m/ V^v* pensable for use in your home. V Its powers of penetration are Im Mi V y517 words
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Miscellaneous677 1925-05-06 12 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembing and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6 a.m. Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 6 p.m. Kota Tinggi677 words
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Advertisement664 1925-05-06 13 U. S. XL. L.me. Destinati<*ia. Steamers. Arr. Dent. Hamburg, Rotterdam, Antwerp, liftman, via Colombo, V!,', ind P*rt S;iid. Amur Maru May 12 May 13 N m Y< rk via San Francisco, Panama Hague Maru from Kobe May 31 p ur I spe Town. Rio, Santos, MonBoenoi Aires via Colombo, f664 words
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Advertisement449 1925-05-06 13 Jlw- Round-the-World If -BOLLIE fc .^AAmmMMMMm. W\ j^mMWtmMMM^MMW^gM^ '"i vmsa^ ■t^ Wm U am fSX ■SB hf gtAMT m FT) WKWWI *Ro*^amm**^^ mFmßßaTnt.SmMwm fl BL JfSjiS^ PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE 38 Days to BOSTON 41 Days to NEW YORK OILBURNERS. NO COAL DUST. NO CINDERS. ABSOLUTE CLEANLINESS. via Port Said,449 words
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Advertisement673 1925-05-06 13 AMERICAN FAR EAST LINE. OPERATED FOR UNITED STATES SHIPPING BOARD BY STRUTHER AND BARRY, MANAGING OPERATORS I SINGAPORE TO L3S ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO. U.S.S.B. WEST PROSPECT MflV 9A U.S.S.B. WEST CARMONA U.S.S.B. WEST FARALON t"^! U.S.S.B. WEST SEQUANA and subsequent steamers approximately 80 days apart. For rates and further673 words
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Article1415 1925-05-06 14 LABOUR AND TRADE AND HOUSING. (From Our Own Correspondent). Edinburgh, Apr. 8. A stranger might traverse the whole of the West of Scotland without seeing anything which suggested the existence of i olitical or social unsettlement. Glasgow is a city of strange contradictions; it is the headquaiters of1,415 words
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Article310 1925-05-06 14 Menace of East Indian Competition. The British public, long accustomed to regard West Africa as a land of illimitable potentialities in agricultural and silvan wealth, has of late heard disquieting rumours that the staple export of Nigeria, tfat largest of the British Dependencies— viz., the310 words
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Article71 1925-05-06 14 German Salior Drowned. On the arrival in Colombo of the Hansa liner, Frauenfels, from Hamburg the captain informed the local port authorities that 13 days after the vessel left Hamburg one of her crew was found to be missing. A search in the neighbourhood for the man71 words
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Advertisement188 1925-05-06 14 WOODS' GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE For Coughs, Colds and Internal Troubles B HORLICK'S Sa Q MALTED MILK fISHS C CURDS FROM THE FIRST GLASS! gMjjgfflffl p^j 5c tur«:> moa, HORLICKS MALTED MILK uu £5.^ racogciwd K'MMJ DRINK, halp oatur*. that jrou aam ftal **a\*sam£*a^w\ tK« in: e.»cd vitality and life forca188 words
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Advertisement144 1925-05-06 14 The Green Island Cement COMPANY LTD. (Incorporated in Hongkong.) SINGAPORE OFFICE I RIBEIRO'S PRICE? IN ALL DEPARTMENTS HAVE BEEN C-U.J» Reduced W T rite or 'Phone for quotations C. A. RIBEIRO CO., LTD. Stationers, Printers, Engravers. It^WH^ jpsgaassy j^ssassass^- |ss*^ es&ssss 1 MMH> JimmMl Mm jMMfti I ,^BJK*& aftittWßSg asysassdf144 words
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543 1925-05-06 15 FRASER CO. EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS. TUESDAY, MAY sth. marked.] ,lars anless otherwise MINING. Asam Kumbang (£l) buyers 45s 65 Sellers Batang Padang Tin Hitam Tin 46s 67% Idris Hydraulic (£) Johan Tin Loo 31s 6d 1.65 32s 6d K. Kamunting (10s) Kamunting (£) Kinta Assn. (10) Kuchai Ords. 45543 words
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Article67 1925-05-06 15 May 5. Bank 4 m.s. 2 4 5-16 Bank, demand 2 4 v Private credits 3 m.s. 2 4 Xew York, demand 56** Credits 90 days 58 France, demand 10°0 India, T. T. 156 T. Hongkong, demand 2% p.c. Dis. Yokohama, demand 133 V Java, demand 140 1 Bangkok,67 words
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Article211 1925-05-06 15 May 5. Tin 100 Tons $121.11 Gambier 19.50 Pepper White 9RM Pepper Black jg^ Fliike Tapioca 5-5 Pearl Sago Small B so Copra n 50 Copra Sundried 12.00 Opium, Benares ant. 4000 Rice, Liang Hin Chan Matk Blue Eagle (Old) 360 Rice, Liang Hin Chan Mark Red Eagle (New)211 words
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Article40 1925-05-06 15 Singapore. May 5, 12 noon. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Spot 78 l 4 78^; May 78»i> 79; June 76 76U; July-Sept ~1% 72; Oct Dec 683i 69. London Quotation Sheet Is lOd. Market Firm.40 words
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Article271 1925-05-06 15 The following is the directors' eport to shareholders to be presented at the annua' meeting to be held on May 16th at noon at Messrs Evatt and Company's. The Profit ami Loss Account for th? year shows a net profit of $21,436.58 (as against a loss of271 words
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Article54 1925-05-06 15 Land Office quit rents in 1924 fell considerably below the revenue collected in 1923, as a result of the decision to reduce the maximum quit rent on rubber land to 4 dollars an acre. The acquisition of lands for the Naval Base also involved a loss in rent of about54 words
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152 1925-05-06 15 A PRELIMINARY REPORT. Mr. R. C. M. Kindersley is authorised by the Batavia Committee to forward the following information for publication. "The following is an extract from a letter addressed to me (as the F.M.S. representative on the above Committee! by the Secretary. Rubber Producenten152 words
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Article191 1925-05-06 15 MACPHAIL CO. LTD'S REPORT. 0. Singapore, May ft. Rubber.— London Is. 10<1. Local 78 H Tin. London fc'24l ss. Local 121 > 4 ~100 tons sold. Rubbers.— Firmer. Bukit Jelotongs orleat 64. Malaka Pindas ut firmer and are quoted 1.70 1.75. Jeram Kuantans bare buyers at 43 tt and sellers191 words
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Article183 1925-05-06 15 Singapore. .Mav 5. Tin.— £24l Be up 355. Local 121 4 100 Rubber.— ls 9 7 „d up ?«d. Local 79%. Rubbers. With rubber higher than it has been for over 4 years, there is great activity in the share market and all issueare in demand183 words
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Article251 1925-05-06 15 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. (L. R. Macphail). Singapore. Mav Rubber.— ls 97*d. 78 !4. Tin.-.£241 ss. 121 V 4 Tons 100. Tin and rubber have both advanced in price and the market shows more sigrs of activity. Rubber shares are much firmer and there is a good demand for all251 words
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Article18 1925-05-06 15 The annual general meeting of Malayan Collieries, Ltd., will be held at Kua'.a Lumpur on Friday, at noon.18 words
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Advertisement481 1925-05-06 15 Assets over $5,500,000. mwm Assurance in force over $19,000,000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LUIIIED. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE r-Winchester House Singapore. LONDON nvmrw v nu' t— vn The Company has ,20,000 deposited with theVupreme Court of f^^LS^^^S^^ ATTRACTIVE PLANS OF ASSURANCE mpaMeB AGENTS WAITED Secretary Managing481 words
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Advertisement539 1925-05-06 15 J^^J^G. YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LIMITED. 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,539 words
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Advertisement580 1925-05-06 15 1 BANKING. BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hongkong) Head Office: Hongkong. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 issued and fully paid up $20,000,000 Keserve Fund:— Sterling 4,500,000 T> a T L Silver $26,500,000 Keserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. G. M. Young, Esq. Chairman u \,J£ hite Es( l- Deputy Chairman Hon.580 words
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Advertisement40 1925-05-06 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. CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor) A GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.40 words
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Article278 1925-05-06 16 1 11- 1 'ated Airmen's Return. The survivors of the iil-fated air mission from Paris to Lake Chad who include Colonels Vuillemin and De Govs and Captain Pelletier D'Osy, have now returned to France. The mission of nine members set out in two giant Bleriot machines, the278 words
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Article1572 1925-05-06 16 The approach of the Spring Race meeting is emphasised by the fact that entries for it close to-day at 5 p.m. the first race j day being on Saturday week. There is every prospect of a record gathering and if the up-country horses have done as well as1,572 words
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Article184 1925-05-06 16 When the last batch of American tourists visited the Elephant Park at Katugastote, says the Times of Ceylon, they, including a number of laldies, indulged freely in elephant-riding, the course being from one hank of the Mahaweliganga to the othei the water at some places being184 words
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Article200 1925-05-06 16 Sussex Lead Second Division. The second eleven of the Royal Sussex gained a further two points yesterday at the expense of the Y.M.C.A., who vvere iefeated by two goals to nil. The Tanglin ieam had the better of the play generally, but the Y.M.C.A. forwards, although the> were200 words
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Article57 1925-05-06 16 [Reuter's Service.] London, May 4. Mr. K. McKelvie (Shanghai Scottish Rifle Club) who has come to England to shoot in the King's Prize, fired his first shot at Bisley in a week-end match ai 300 and 600 yards with a borrowed riflq. He tied for first place57 words
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Article196 1925-05-06 16 Entries Close To-day. There was a comparatively small gathering at the Racecourse yesterday morning although it was a good day for watching. The work however, as is usual early in the week, was mostly of the strong pace or threequarter variety, though one or two, without going full196 words
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Article58 1925-05-06 16 MONDAY'S RESULTS Mixed Doubles. E. W. de Cruz and L. Gammel beat E. G. Wheatley and F. de Souza. w.o. Singles Championship. V. Misso beat C. A. R. Bateman, 6 o. 6—3. e Single Handicap. N. E. Ess minus 30.4 beat F. Norris, minus 4, 6 3.58 words
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Article45 1925-05-06 16 Double Handicap. S. L. Oehlers and G. de Souza minus 30 vs. C. A. Norris and F. Ephramus, minus 30.2, to finish. Singles Championship. E. G. Wheatley vs. F. Norris. Single Handicap. W. A. Balhetchet minus 40 vs. W. F. Carnegy, minus 15.4.45 words
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Article59 1925-05-06 16 Wide-spread interest was aroused by the Competition organised by the Middle East Films Ltd. in connection wit!h the showing of "The Fighting Blade* at the Alhambra this week. Over five hundred entries were received and the names of the winners are published in our advertising columns to-day.59 words
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Article94 1925-05-06 16 Programme of drills up to and for Sun. day. May 10th: Wednesday, 6th, 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall "C" (Scottish) Coy; S. V. F. Ambulance/ 9.00 p.m., Drill Hall, "C" (Scottish) Coy. Thursday, 7th, 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, "C" (Scottish) Coy; S. V. F. Ambulance. Friday, Bth, 5.1594 words
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Article33 1925-05-06 16 Thursday, May 7th. Band Practice, Headquarters 5.15 p.m. Saturday, May 9th.— Y.W.C.A. Fete at Government House (see special orders). Individual Troop Orders as issued by Scoutmasters. FRANK C. SANDS, Commissioner.33 words
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Article21 1925-05-06 16 Muslim from the West should at once inform the police as to what is going on in the district he mentions.21 words
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Article624 1925-05-06 16 ARAB ASPIRATIONS IN PALESTINE. Deputation to Mr. Amery. London, April 24. Mussa Pasha Kazim, introducing the Arab deputation to Mr. Amery, said that the Arabs in Palestine are most anxious regarding their future. Several deputations had previously proceeded to London, but they had not received a hearing.624 words
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Article248 1925-05-06 16 Cairo, Apr. 29. The Attorney-General has terminated the enquiry into the murder of the Sirdar and indicted nine accused who are to be tried before the Committing Magistrate. The accused are Fatah Ernaiat, and Hamid Enaint, students, Ibrahim Musa, Mahmud Rasdid, Mohamed Ibrahim, and Raghib Hassanim,248 words
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Advertisement373 1925-05-06 16 MOUTRIE PLAYER PIANO Lack of technical skill and lack of time to practice need not deprive you of the pleasure and solace of music. With the Moutrie Player Piano you give to music your own interpretation. It responds instantly to every shade of feeling and permits you to exercise the373 words
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