The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 16 May 1925
1925-05-16
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942)
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Title Section14 1925-05-16 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. ifl CENTS SINGAPORE, SLR, SATURDAY. MAY 16, 1925.14 words
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Article198 1925-05-16 1 Mr. Austen Chamberlain explains the object of the arms convention, the licensing of all trade in arms, except ships and air-craft Page 9. Chicherin has no use for it. He casts longing eyes on Poland as a field of exploitation. Meanwhile' the manganese concession is hanging fire198 words
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Article1030 1925-05-16 1 Qukquid aguni hominct nostri eat farragt Libelli Juvenal. The Topicist is getting a trifle concerned a>M)iit the Bishop. When the news first came that he had found turning a mangle and doing his own washing the best shipboard exercise he had ever encountered, little more was1,030 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement138 1925-05-16 1 WING LOONG ihk recognised house for EUROPEAN TROPICAL SUITS. U. HIGH STREET. RAFFLES HOTEL SS; Race Dinners on Sat. 16th May Sat. 23rd May Dancing until 1-45 a.m. Special Carnival Novelties on the above Nights. DINNER DANCE $3.00. j DANCE ONLY $1.00. Residents and Diners will have prior claim for138 words
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Advertisement200 1925-05-16 1 Why do you tap a cigarette Most smokers tap the end of a massproduction ciearette W"prevent pieces of loose stalk and snd coming into contact with the tongue and irritating the throat. It is unnecessary to tap State Express 55S- In these hand mi, cigarette-VltWtrc art no loose ends or200 words
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Advertisement168 1925-05-16 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Help your friend To a win a big prize Page 6. Bankruptcy notice Page 2. Rubber land for sale Page 2. Motor cars for nothing Page 6. Vacancies at the Mansion Page 2. Happy Valley new programme Page 2. Golfer's watches at John Little's— Page 8. Hand pumps168 words
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Advertisement14 1925-05-16 1 WING LOONG FOR HIGH CLASS TAILORING. Style, Cut and Finish Guaranteed. 32, HIGH STREET.14 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous123 1925-05-16 1 THE WEEK. Satio-dfiy, 16th. High Water, 3.33 a.m., 5.33 p.m. B. I. outward mail due. M. M. outward mail due. C. of C. Kubber Assn. mtg.. 11 a.m. Changkat Serd-.ng, Evatt's, noon. Spring Race Meeting, First Day. Ler.gue II: R. Sussex vs Headquarters. Sunday, llth. High Water, 5.14 a.m., 7.9123 words
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Article402 1925-05-16 2 Work it can do Cheaper than Motors. "That the hOTSC ll doomed to disappeai no matter what tongues of SSSS.iim.nt plead ii, its favour. is a statement so manifest'] supi rflcial, to use BO stronger word, thai it hardly deserves collection." Thos Mr. A.402 words
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Article349 1925-05-16 2 Il the bull tight doomed? And is ttl extinction lo bc Ht* work, not of the humanitarians, but of those enthusiasts who. boi rowing S British game, are going to make football one of the national pastimes of Spain In the brief message which weMorning Post - 349 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement371 1925-05-16 2 THE HAPPY VALLEY LTD. THE ELITE CINEMA. Rex Beach's "THE IRON TRAIL" Max Linder in "BE MY WIFE" and usual comedies THE MERRY OPERA COMPANY. WAYANG PEK JEE ORDINANCE NO. 44 (BANKRUPTCY). IN THK SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. In PankiupUy. No. 41-' of 1925. Re371 words
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Advertisement184 1925-05-16 2 VICTORIA THEATRE For One Week Only. Commencing Monday, 18th at 9.30. p.m. JAMES McGRATH LTD. present REGINALD SELLECK AND CHARLES CHAMIER'S LATEST LONDON CRAZE IN ENTERTAINMENT OUR CABARET AN ENTIRELY NEW Sl VLE OF MUSICAL SHOW. Monday, May 18. Thursday, 21st. "CABARET FOLLY" "CABARET PLAYERS" Tuesday, 19th. Friday, 22nd. "CABARET184 words
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Advertisement199 1925-05-16 2 ***^m^^^mmm*m^^ iii ni— mi t j The man who knows j the climate, knows Calve rfs 20°/. Carbolic j MEDICAL SOAP > He can tell you the occa- sions when such a strong j antiseptic soap is needed J —asit so often is in this I Climate. Examine the j199 words
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Advertisement285 1925-05-16 2 ALHAMBRA Theatre, Beach Road. (Tan Cheng Kee Cc, Ltd. Proprietors.) From Tuesday 12th to Sunday 17 Mav In the Second Show commencing at 0 p.m The most Impressive Spectacular Drama e\_M < The Love Romance of the Most Beautiful Woman the wS?? 1 ever known. ,ld Btl WILLIAM FOX'S GIGANTIC285 words
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Article506 1925-05-16 3 Care that i« Repaid by Extra Comfort. What is the most neglected part of a motor-car? With average motorists one is probably safe in saying thi.t the springs receive less care than any other working part. Yet such a lack of care demands its pound506 words
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Article108 1925-05-16 3 Women wh) arc i'a_tid*«ous about the comfort of the chair, couch or divan in the home are the most insistent upon comfort in their motor car. Comfort is an outstanding characteristic of the Hupmobile. The upholstery is deep and yielding. The coil spring sets keep the cushions in108 words
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Advertisement330 1925-05-16 3 It. lf *1 S9*i. I Your Baby I 11 be sturdy and happy I v. li his food contains all the Your Baby needs Glaxo tc mske I mg elements of the purest him as you would have him, I tamable, and happy if that milk abounding in good health330 words
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Advertisement320 1925-05-16 3 I Why Buy Foreign Shaving Soaps I g Jf, of course you are convinced that they are better than the British made article, then by all means buy them. No goods X should be supported simply because they are British irrespective of their quality. If, however, they are not only320 words
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Article369 1925-05-16 4 With the likelihood of more motor-cars abroad on the roads of England this week than they have ever carried, and with day-light-saving still foolishly delayed till after the Easter holiday, the question whether headlights should or should not be dimmed in passing another vehicle369 words
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Article131 1925-05-16 4 1 1 -Year-old Speedster. London, April S. William Williams, 14 years of age, the son of the late Billy William. the famous comedian, was charged in the Children's Court at Brighton, for driving a motor along the esplanade at 40 miles r.n hour. Defending counsel said that the131 words
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Advertisement342 1925-05-16 4 V g^ Jbr Economical Transportation LIGHT TRUCKS that Reduce Overhead Costs. The secret of successful commercial transportation is increased speed at lower operating costs transporting more per day at a 1 minimum expense and reducing trucking overhead. The ability of the Chevrolet Utility Truck to meet satisfactorily all these requirements342 words
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Advertisement227 1925-05-16 4 MOTORCYCLES In choosing a mount the average prospective purchaser usually places too much importance on the original outlay and in consequence buvs an inferior machine which cannot give him the Service, Reliability and sense of well-being afforded by a better class product. The Running expenses are usually higher, tht re-sale227 words
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Advertisement1273 1925-05-16 5 THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS 3 MAGNIFICENT CARS— A HOST OF PRIZES STEp yQJt^ I -ENTER YOUR NAME NOW _«a_^__ifW3WJk^^V^^^ K ppJ Q ith a feelin^ pardonable pride. THE SINGAPORK FREE Jf*™* 7l K^P NNX^ XNN^^ VNA^^^^^^^^ v 1 K!„ss announces in their Popularity Campaign, the most lavish fi^Vi^AW^WSftT AA distribution1,273 words
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Advertisement870 1925-05-16 6 ill ill 111 I I I I^l H^K I AmmmW H^ I OFFERED BY THE SINGAPOBE FEEE PEESS y IN A GIGANTIC fi POPULARITY VOTING CAMPAIGN D CAMPAIGN OPENS MAY 23rd CAMPAIGN CLOSES JULY 18th. w ij^L wxv IH _lIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIK^i ii *^^> >_ k^B^i_^^# r^— m ----i--M.!!MiM__Ti^*sr^M^M^ __fe?^f_l ff ~nV870 words
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Article209 1925-05-16 7 Hn\» (o find Them. to locate a worn con j which has started to I irctliting the spark plug, i -vil! Ik- noticeable since ssure ia eliminated, says i xp< rt. In addition to bcbj a worn bearing, the knock a twisted connecting scored ur burnt-oul bearing and209 words
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Article123 1925-05-16 7 Mr. Nelson Keys, the actor, who returned to England by th.' Aqußania recently, after a tour of fifteen months in the United States, told of his astonishment when he visited Sing Sing Prison. '7 did not want to perfonn there at first," said llr. Keys, "because123 words
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Article26 1925-05-16 7 American motor car manufacturers believe they will sell 3,800.000 cars in 1925. Of these 1,750,000 will be used to replace car< and 1,450,006 to new owners.26 words
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Article1130 1925-05-16 7 SOME HINTS ON KOAD PRACTICE. The bulk of this year's recruits to the ranks of motorists have now come m. There will be addition-, of course, before the >ummer is out, but most of the newcomers are enrolled in time to be on the road for1,130 words
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Article79 1925-05-16 7 c 0 seriooa ha:- the car parking pfoblei become in Detroit that a proposal has \m n brought forward to construct a vast Under, ground garage beneath the entire bueines* si ction of the city. The excavation anil extend to depth *6f 100 ft., giving about 16 storeys of underground79 words
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Advertisement460 1925-05-16 7 %SS V/.V.V-V.V.SV.-AV.%V.'.%VU W WUVW.PV.VW.WW .j_^. 77^ 77?Q/_4iV CM/? (fir///^) J T s w TH I J JJ* chf a^ ps;t P«*cU four seater car in the S >^T^^sS Wo%o^ SE^S: *S ar With the «*«P«t upkeep and J jl ((qP^^^ '2_l^L) _T* hvilt at the present. J Sl-l U IV460 words
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Advertisement146 1925-05-16 7 /COMFORT, power, speed, the ability to take V_>4 you there and bring you back without trouble, without tinkering, that's the Hupmobile, the world's wonder motor car. After all, it is mileage you want and mileage you purchase. The motor car is merely the means to a service. When you buy146 words
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36 1925-05-16 8 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. ACKNOWLEDGMENT. Mr. H. H. WESTERHOUT and family thank all relatives and friends who attended l the funeral of the late Mrs. H. H. Westerhout, and who so kindly sent wreaths and messages of condolence.36 words
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SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. SATURDAY, MAY 16, 1925.
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Article478 1925-05-16 8 Between an insignificant station in England and another in America there have recently passed wireless telephonic messages on a remarkable system. There are enough wireless learners in Singapore, mainly as yet concerned with broadcasting and receiving, very interesting and very ingenious but not having for its firsl function478 words
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Article355 1925-05-16 8 Very many years ago some of the states which afterwards became part of the United States of America borrowed money for their needs. Part of this money was borrowed in England. Some of the States defaulted in repayment of these loans and annually the Council of the355 words
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Article204 1925-05-16 8 Mr. W. Peel is appointed to act as Resi dent Councillor, Penang. Mr. J. D. Hall has been granted six months leave on full pay. The hon'ble Mr. A. B. Voules is granted fuH salary for two months before retirement. Mr. H. S. Sircom is appointed Controller of Rubber, and204 words
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LOCAL WIRES.
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Article62 1925-05-16 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, May 15. Inspector Costello has charged three Chinese with attempted murder. It appears these three set on two others and threw them overboard from a twakow at sea some miles off the shore from Perak. One is missing the other clung to a62 words
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Article25 1925-05-16 8 Brilliant Chang, a notorious cocaine king, who was deported from England to Hongkong is on board the Benalder which called here to-day.25 words
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Article38 1925-05-16 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, May IS. Messrs Salisbury and Kendall, planters, of Kuala Kangsar, were fined $150 and $100 respectively for leaving the smallpox infected area in contravention of an order of the Resident.38 words
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Article695 1925-05-16 8 Mr. I. S. Grant of the Eastern Smelting Company's Works, Dato Kramat Koad, has returned from leaw. Mr. W. E. Hunt, of Messrs. Topham, Jones and Railton, and Mrs. Hunt, are going Home on leave next month. Mr. Khoo Hooi Hye, the Tennis Champion of Malaya, arrived in Ipoh on695 words
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729 1925-05-16 8 STRAITS SETTLEMENTS (S) ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL MKKtin,, Mr. A P. Robinson, Pr.- over a fair attendance o rh. md meeting of the (Singapore) Association ...,< rooms \esterdav .< The Chairman prefaced kj- Cl n the report with a few wonjs IV of the Association durir m th.. said that they had729 words
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Article27 1925-05-16 8 I Mr. Oaborn, assistant estate, Pert DfcltSOl manager of the H pie\i«»us amnager, hs* beei of the propertj rec< ntl> J" 1 1 same ompany at KerlWg-27 words
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Advertisement131 1925-05-16 8 "THE CONNOISSEUR COME* TO CALDBECKS" _fj_v_^p*rM_m tmm >_-tT _l a Caldbeck, Macgregor Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Shanghai.) PATRONISED SaPj^^^^^JL BY ROYALTY. THE PICK OF THE LATEST MANUFACTURES JUST ARRIVED IN LADIES GOLD MESH BAGS WITH VANITY COMBINATIONS, SILVER MESH BAGS, IN NUMEROUS DESIGNS, AND VARIOUS OTHER USEFUL PRESENTS. PRICES BEYOND131 words
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Advertisement31 1925-05-16 8 I r I 1 .%ymJuatltu t /fA/J*y I 1 I Glasgow I |w>.U«LEY4C»MgMTSJSS»gMM SOLE AGENTS: W. R. LOXLEY CO. Robinson Road, Singapore. 1 PEARS* GOLDEN SERIES. oi_xSbv c <*___?*^^ __^^>^ yy% i i31 words
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Article85 1925-05-16 9 A (ONTRACT SAVED. EKI IK bINKR CRAFT. [Reuter's Service.] London. May 15. I result of the presented negoti- contract worth two million sterconstruct < iirht remgeratar vessels the Blue Stnf Lias has been awarded Briti.h yards. The most influential n! personalities are by report r j-j nir85 words
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Article37 1925-05-16 9 [Renter*! Service.] Washington, May 15. .ood the agreement for the ll eottofl standards by the Association is practically psHied, a- tbe result of meant negotiations tht Liverpool Association and the Sitste. Department of Agriculture.37 words
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Article23 1925-05-16 9 [Renter*.! Service. Vv. York. May If, •t guarded Ahoy i n tlie occasion of Ii:. it'ivmony attracted excited »pa tators.23 words
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Article32 1925-05-16 9 uter Service. J l.«»nd.M, May 14. a urchill, replying to Colo- ise of Commons, stated ai uf tlie embargo c>ii F ink England had exworth cf bai gold and gn>32 words
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Article117 1925-05-16 9 [Renter's Service.] Paris. May 15. rommanique fr >m Rabat report? that French losses i dislodging the tribes- rday was small. tmbat*- column rtmtinufi to re&ion. General Preyidvancing westward Cage ment with Moor* and The French capture*) prisoni "ia!. i the newspapert are rejoicing at the itt in117 words
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Article35 1925-05-16 9 [Renter's Service.] London, May 15. M Ketmets, chemical manufacr > uttering prize of 100,000 dollars invent..,.. t B process to produce ifiaai sl price low enough to ut NW growing in India and China.35 words
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Article95 1925-05-16 9 [Reuter's Service.] Moscow. May IS. 'hKh.rir. hai reiterated that the U rmmA, ~««i I negotiate with Britain ini the obligation resulting «ternatio.ia! relations. Should the l point out that the basing their diplomatic rights utinr Ci rtau ffili^ WT persons wer* 11 ngagements th.» everything that might95 words
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Article53 1925-05-16 9 [fteuter'i Service.] to th J"™ 10 May V> (j w tie Buenos Aires decree It of u I:Uh Lnstant Permitting S that iw afU r June loth enquiries by th»lk__l r r> lerely t0 the 2 *flUona ank> ;unoun ting to only ln t} < Mid not53 words
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Article237 1925-05-16 9 ITS OBJECT. AIRCRAFT EXCLUDED. rßeuter'3 Service.] London, May 14. In the House of Commons, replying to a question concerning the British amendment to the Arms Conference, Mr. Austin Chamberlain said thai the object of the draft convention was the general supervision of the armaments trade, by giving237 words
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Article26 1925-05-16 9 [Renter's Service.] Copenhagen, May If. Th. strike in the textile, boot-making, paper and smaller industries has extended to the transport workers in all ports.26 words
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Article32 1925-05-16 9 [Reuter's Service.] New York, May 15. Cyrus Curtis, publisher of the Public Ledger, is reported to have purchased the Philadelphia Xorth American, and the two papers will shortly be amalgamated.32 words
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Article145 1925-05-16 9 [Reuter's Service.] London. May 14. Tne death has taken place of Sir Henry Rider Haggard. [A harrister-at-law. and an authority on Empire Migration and on Imperial. Agricultural and Social conditions, Sir Henry was best known as an author of the higl-est status, his writings extending over the145 words
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Article30 1925-05-16 9 [Reuter's Service.] Moscow, May 14. Piatakov, President of the Supreme Concessions Committee has announced that the negotiations with the Harriman firm regarding a manganese concession were temnorarily interrupted30 words
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Article83 1925-05-16 9 (By courtesy of the Nanyo NiehiNichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, May 15th. The inauguration ceremony of the new Seiyu Party, formed from the Kakushi.. and Chusei parties, was held to-day. Out of the 141 members of parliament who attended thirteen were members of the late Chusei party. Panic in Okinawa.83 words
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Article52 1925-05-16 9 Members of the S.V.C. who are taking part in the Military Pageant are informed that the rehearsal for to-day, Saturday, has been cancelled and the next rehearsal will be on Sunday at 6.30 p.m. at the Stadium. Dress: Fighting order, web equipment, caps. Scotch Company as ordered by52 words
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Article324 1925-05-16 9 SM UGGLING CIGARETTES. A case was heard in the Third Police Court yesterday in which a Chinese who was arrested in Keppel Harbour on a bus in which was found a quantity of smuggled cigarettes. It was stated by the Court Inspector that smuggled cigarettes wer" brought into324 words
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Article23 1925-05-16 9 Reciprocity with Tasmania under th? Maintenance Ordinance Orders is established, according to a Gazette Notification. Also of judgments and arbitrations with New Zealand.23 words
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Article183 1925-05-16 9 King's Birthday Parade— 3rd June.— (i) The King's Birthday parade will take place on the Padang on Wednesday morning, 3rd June (Public Holiday). The Commandant hopes that every member will make an effort to attend this parade. The parade offers one of the few occasions on which the Corps183 words
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Article1058 1925-05-16 9 MANY SPLENDID PRIZES TO POPULAR MEN AND WOMEN OF SINGAPORE. Simple, entertaining, exciting these are the chief attractions oi the camp*i«_ji. ;be Singapore Free Press announces to-day. imple, because everyone can easily grasp me rule; entertaining, because the competitive element puts the contestants on their metal;1,058 words
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Article107 1925-05-16 9 In the Bankruptcy Court yesterday, before Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard, Mr. R. Page mentioned the application of Abubakar Abdul Raheem, of Messrs. Ismail and Raheem, formerly jewellers carrying on business in Bras Basah Road, for a review of an order of the Court dated May 9th. 1924. Mr.107 words
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Article48 1925-05-16 9 Sir Frederick and Lady Gardiner have passed through Hongkong for Japan, on a trip from Australia. Sir Frederick is a K.B.E. and has beer* identified prominently with shipping and commerce in Britain. He served on the transport committee and has been President of the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce.48 words
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Page 9 Advertisements
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Advertisement206 1925-05-16 9 I/jh|\ Dainty Fabrics 1 'Jbctl/ For Lingerie I Is P^Bwl: Kn 40 ins wide SP-cial Colours and H ■K&^lil Kxc,usive designs New stocks. II WO^^^^M^m PANTED NAINSOOKS mU %^mWMafml Prettv N° r -1 patterns on deli- <!j i K^^Lr. PATTERNS SUBMITTED 1 1 Robinson Co. Ltd. $p (Incorporated in the206 words
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Advertisement789 1925-05-16 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 Singspore. MENTOR London, Rotterdam,789 words
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Advertisement453 1925-05-16 10 Ellerman BucknaU 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 ATHENS due May 28 s.B. SUTTON HALL due June 27 s.s. COLORADO due July 28 MARSEILLES, LONDON,453 words
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Advertisement584 1925-05-16 10 p. 6 BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated in England) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION (o LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government), OUTWARDS FROM LONDON. HOMEWARD. For China and Japan. For Marseilles,' London sad Due T>. Tonnage. Singapore. Toaas*.584 words
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Article1023 1925-05-16 11 DISCOVERIES IN RESTORATION. WM the Vandals Hid. Parts of the Tower of London that have never in all its history been open to the public have lately been restored to much of their original condition and the public will be admitted to the Byward Tower,1,023 words
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Article252 1925-05-16 11 Pueblo Grande. Nevada's long lost city, believed to have been the seat of a primitive people of giant stature, who ruled Western America centuries before the dawn of history, is now being gradually restored from the ages by excavators working under Mr. M. R. Harrington,252 words
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Advertisement364 1925-05-16 11 P ?ssa,=,-i l 3Jie«_. B -ii ml. lor WATCH VALUE alising in accurate timekeepers itand the climatic conditions of the East. POCKET WATCHES ——i—— —M— JOHORE LEVEB I $3 Each. iwo sizes r ITION LEVEB THIN PATTEBN WITH SCREW 8 >0 Earh I ASES Gold and Silver Hunters snd Half364 words
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Advertisement807 1925-05-16 11 NOTICES. SINGAPORE CRICKET CLUB. The Committee having received notice under Rule 9 of the Rules of the Club from 21 Mimbers a Speciol General Meeting of the Members will be held on Monday the 18th of May 1925, at 5.15 p.m. Business:— To obtain the opinion of the Members on807 words
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Advertisement152 1925-05-16 11 \pti')M There's a whole lot S I oun< *> AMHd satisfaction in a Capstan > '^Y/y/^K Cigarette. First, the satisfaction that J (ffiti^Zxff^& comes from the personal enjoyment of a "^7 2 _Jf^^|y/y really good cigarette. Secondly, the v f*^-~^¥ \/f pleasure derived and given by offering X i Q152 words
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Article337 1925-05-16 12 Mariners are notified that as from May 15th a white light will be exhibited from White Rock in the Straits of Malacca with the following characteristics. Two seconds flash and seven seconds eclipse. Authority, Harbour Master, Perak. A verdict of Death by misadventure has been returned by the337 words
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Advertisement518 1925-05-16 12 Burns Philp Line (INCORPORATED IN AUSTRAUA). FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, via JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND AND BRISBANE Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and MONTORO (5.000 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia. Cabins 4* Luxe, single berth cabins, swimming bath,518 words
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Advertisement758 1925-05-16 12 (^Andrew IJsher&G?| EDINBURGH gf^m^k EXTRA ftflG^ EXTRA FINE OLD SCOTCH WHISKY (A BLEND OF CHOICE OLD WHISKIES) LONDON tm EXPORT OFFICES KINNAIRD HOUSE PALL MALL PRODUCE OP SCOTLAND. VISSUEO ONLY BY THE PROPRIETORS J l G.STEWART LIMITED WMMmMAMt I y AVERY CHOICE BLEND OBTAINABLE FROM ALL DEALERS. Sole Agents: JOHN758 words
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Miscellaneous684 1925-05-16 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 Tinggi684 words
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Miscellaneous717 1925-05-16 12 CHURCH SERVICES. ST. ANDREWS CATHEDRAL. THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER FASTER. 7.30 a.m Litany. 7.45 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral). 9.15 a.m. Matins followed by Holy Communion. 4 p.m. The Catechism. 5.30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. (The Litainy will be sung.) ST. MATTHEW'S SEPOY LINES. 7 a.m. Holy Communion. During the following717 words
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Advertisement691 1925-05-16 13 O. S. K. Line. Destinations. Steamers. Arr# D London. Hamburg, Rotterdsm, Antwerp, Bremen, vis Colombo, A( 1on and Port Said. Andes Maru June June 12 N ,.v Y« rk via San Francisco, Panama Hague Maru from Kobe May 31 n ur b:.' Caps Town, Rio, Santos, Monuvi !< Mmmm Aires691 words
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Advertisement442 1925-05-16 13 mSS^ 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 Colombo, Port Said, Alexandria, Naples, Genoa and Marseilles. From New York these fine new liners continue on Round -the World, returning to Singapore in 110 days.442 words
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Advertisement675 1925-05-16 13 AMERICAN FAR EAST LINE. OPERATED FOR UNITED STATES SHIPPING BOARD ?I BY STRUTHER AND BARRY, MANAGING OPERATORS SINGAPORE TO L3S ANGELES AND j SAN FRANCISCO. U.S.S.B. WEST PROSPECT In p Arf U.S.S.B. WEST CARMONA ,j- Jun! U.S.S.B. WEST FARALON Jul- U.S.S.B. WEST SEQUANA Aug and subsequent steamers approximately 80 days675 words
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Article1850 1925-05-16 14 HOW IT IS DONE. The airplane, both as used over land and over water, has been playing a big part in smashing the Prohibition laws, according to reports collected by Federal officials, and it is expected to be prominent in the hootch-smuggling* business this summer, especially along1,850 words
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Article28 1925-05-16 14 Persistent Intert^pter— "Liar! Liar*" Speaker— "If ou»* fr_3_j£ will give me his name instead of fcia profession, I shall be delighted to make hia acquaintance."28 words
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Page 14 Advertisements
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Advertisement428 1925-05-16 14 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. j Build up Baby s Constitution j Right feeding, from the day baby is born, i lays the foundation of a sturdy,428 words
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Advertisement266 1925-05-16 14 On every well-appointed table there is sure to be I a bottle of LEA PERRINS 1 SAUCE Sixty Thousand People toil in one factory at the EUghtti Wages paid for similar work in the world in order that >oj may buy thc FORD For $1,095 THE LOWEST PRICE IN HISTORY266 words
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Advertisement261 1925-05-16 14 I Sciatica Many people endure a litem... ..f agony through Sciatica y» t there :i convincing proof that he Wirt'* PUfa will always give prompt relief. Perhaps the experience of Mft Ck_M| affords the best proof of the etticacy of the remedy, for hers WM a fwy severe case. Writing261 words
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611 1925-05-16 15 FRASER CO., EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS. 1 FRIDAY, MAY 15th., 1925. W Show the value marked.] d l,arS anless otherwise Asani Kumbang (£i) Batang Padan.- Tin buyers 46s 65 Sellers 47s c.d. Hitam Tin 70 Idris Hydraulic (£) Jchan Tin 1.55 31s 6d 1.65 33 s K. Kamunting: (10s) Kamunting611 words
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Article37 1925-05-16 15 Singapore, May IS, 12 noon. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Spot 98 98^; May 100 101; June 98 98M$; July-Sept. 88 89; Oct.-Dec. 78 79. London Quotation She.t 2s. 7d. Market Quiet.37 words
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Article63 1925-05-16 15 May 15. Eank 4 m.s. 2;4 5-16 Pank, demand 2j4 u. Private credits 3 m.s. 2-4 New York, MMMMMd 56% Credits 90 days 58^ France, demand 1020 Imiia, T. T. 155l) Hongkong, demand 2% p.c. Dis. Yokohama, demand ltt% Java, demand 140 1 Bangkok, demand 793" Sovereign, Bank Buying63 words
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Article226 1925-05-16 15 May 15. Tin 150 Ton. fti 44 u a~> _u- e*«*. Gambier 19.50 Pepper White 3600 Pepper Black 1 900 FlcJm Tapioca 5 75 Pearl Sago Small 850 r °P ra 11.50 Copra Sundried 12 00 Opium, Baaaret unt. 4 ~.0.. Rice, Liang Hin Chan Maik Blue Ea C226 words
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Article304 1925-05-16 15 The rapid rise in rubber prices to the level of 2 4*-> has been dictated by several factors, which cannot be regarded as permanent, but while there may be some slight set-backs, we appear to be steadily reaching an interesting chapter in the industry's chequered history,Straits Echo - 304 words
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Article121 1925-05-16 15 A firm of general importers in Bangkok j have favoured BS with some interesting views on certain of the subjects which are j being dealt with by the Balfour Committee. They refer to the great extent to which trade depression is due to scarcity of credit andTimes - 121 words
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Article253 1925-05-16 15 MACPHAIL CO. LTD'S REPORT. Singapore. May If. Kubber.— London 2s. 7d. Quiet. Local Tin. London £246 r.s. Local 12 „7 8 150 tons sold. Rubbers.— Fit mer. Jeram Kuantans have buyers at 64 with sellers at 66. Bassetts otter at 1.13 buyers bidding 1.10. India gins have sellers at 6253 words
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Article204 1925-05-16 15 ROSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT. (L. _L Macphail) Singapore, Mav 15. Rubber.— 2a. Td. l.oi. Tia.— £246 sa. 122%. Tona 150. Rubber again .hows an appreciable advance in price and share quotations continue to soar. Tin has gained a further 20s. and pricea in the mining section tend feo I e204 words
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Article216 1925-05-16 15 Singapore, Mav 15. Tin.— i.24»'> s>. Y}> 80s. Local 122% 150. Rubber.— 2s. 7d. Up l%d. Local 1.01. Rubbers. With the further sharp rise in the price of the commodity, the rubber share market continues active and with holders coming forward, business is easier to put216 words
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Article147 1925-05-16 15 Our correspondents, while praisiag the attempts made by the Export Credits I>. partment to increase British shipmentsuggest that unless these efforts are accompanied by increased purchasing power in the importing country, buyers of the additional supplies will not be found. There is a feeling in Bangkok, theyTimes Trade Supplement - 147 words
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Advertisement406 1925-05-16 15 Assets over $5,500,000. TUU rDC Arr riomrnn w m Assurance in force over $19,000,000. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE.-Winchester HousestZr^ SettlemeDtS) The Company has £20,000 deposited with the wl« n am LONDON OFFICE: 32 <W E.C. posuea *,th the Supreme Court of England, and complies with406 words
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Advertisement501 1925-05-16 15 i BANKING. YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LIMITED. Established 1880. j Capital Subscribed Y. 100,000,000 (fully paid up) Reserve Fund Y. 80,500,000.00 President: K. Kodama Eaq. Vice-President: R. Ichinoraiya, Esq.^ DIRECTORS. Y. Yamakawa, Esq. Baron K. Morimura. M. Odagiri, Esq. N. hrarashi, Esq. Baron K. Iwasaki. K. Mogami, Esq. K. Tatsumi, Esq.501 words
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Advertisement490 1925-05-16 15 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hongkong) aA u Head office: Hongkong. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 issued and fully paid up $20,000,000 Keserve Fund:— Sterling 4,500,000 p Q T L Silver $26,500,000 Keserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Youn^ Es Q- Chairman H Js?ri e Esq De490 words
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Advertisement41 1925-05-16 15 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE (Ineorporated in England by Royal Charter A. D. 1720). j 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 Manaeer.41 words
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Article867 1925-05-16 16 PIBLIC EXAMINATION RESUMED. Bankrupt Rebuked for Evasiveness. During the resumed hearing of the public examination in bankruptcy of Mr. Poey Keng Seng, former managing-director of the Eastern Mining and Rubber Company, before Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard yesterday, the replies of the bankiupt to the questions of the Assistant867 words
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Article78 1925-05-16 16 A Somme Dinner, and Smoking Concert under the auspices of the Ex-Service Association is proposed to take place in Singapore on Wednesday. July Ist. In order to arrange contracts it would be of great assistance if those who wish to be present would notify their intention to G.78 words
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Article790 1925-05-16 16 I (By One in the Know.) 1 wonder how many people outside the Pageant Committee have any idea of what is costs to produce such a display as will be presented to the public of Singapore at the Stadium next week. What does it cost? not merely790 words
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Article120 1925-05-16 16 j The General Committee of the Y. W. C A. would like to take this Opportunity to thank the many helpers, and the large number who contributed towards making the Gaider Fete of May 9th the great success that it was. A number of the120 words
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Article25 1925-05-16 16 Chocolate is ren'ating green as the colour for the doors and windows of the Government buildings, in Penang, as the result of the Spring cleaning.25 words
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Article339 1925-05-16 16 Plenty of Cheap Wickets. [Reuter's Service.] London, May 14. At Lords Middlesex defeated Somerset by nine wickets. Going in first Somerset were dismissed for 123, Hearne taking four wickets for 34. Middlesex replied with 138, White capturing six for 43. In their second innings Somerset made only 119.339 words
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Article111 1925-05-16 16 The above match will be played to-day (Saturday) at Tanglin, play commencing •t 2 p.m. The following will play for the Union:— T. E. K. Retman, A. Sinniah, M. Ignatius. Dr. S. Thambipillai, A. S. Maniam, M. G. Pius, E. P. Jasinghe, G. K. Aiyathurai. F.111 words
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Article50 1925-05-16 16 Reuter's Service. London, May 14.* At Hollinwell, Notts, the Daily Mail £1,200 Golf Tournament between the handled best professionals in the British Isles was won by Charles Johns, of Purley Downs, with an aggregate of 293 for the four rounds. Mit -hell and Ray returned 295 and Duncan 300.50 words
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Article22 1925-05-16 16 London, May 14. At Roehampton in the first round of the Dari* Cup, Denmark beat Rumania by 4 events to 1.22 words
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Article192 1925-05-16 16 1. Training. (i) The week-end Camp for the Machine Gun Platoon at Siglap on May 15th, 16th ard 17th is cancelled. (ii) The Eurasian Ct mpany will go into Camp at Seletar on May 15th, 16th and 17th. 2. Complimentary. (i) The Commandant cengrratulates No. 307 Sergt.192 words
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38 1925-05-16 16 Saturday, 4 p.m. Stadium AM Units. 2 p.m. Bukit Timah Chinese Company; 1.30 p.m. Seletar Eurasian Company. Sundav. 7.30 a.m. Bukit Timah Chinese Company; 7.30 a.m. Seletar Eurasian Coy.38 words
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Article195 1925-05-16 16 SCRATCHINGS AND SELECTIONS. There are not many scratchings for thc opening day of the races and with the exception of the first event there will be full place betting on all races. The scratchings are as follows: Stewards Purse: Betty and Hastrey. Owen Stakes: Dodger and Kaa. Horse195 words
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Article94 1925-05-16 16 Mr. George Redfearn referred at last night's boxing. The main event was between Al Trono and Turner, an Australian jockey. This went for 8 rounds when the jockey, who was making a good show retired, owing to an injury to his right hand. Thiee preliminary bouts were staged. Moh94 words
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Article22 1925-05-16 16 Mixed Doubles. N. E. Ess and J. T. Andrews beat W. A. Balhetchet and W. Neubronner, 6 3, 6 222 words
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Article78 1925-05-16 16 Championship. W. A. Balhetehet vs. G. de Souza. Mr. Lewis W. Richards, who arrived here on Sunday last from Home, has joined the Eastern Smelting Co., Penang. He will be a g^eat acquisition to Penang's Rugby and Water Polo teams. He is a six-footer and weights about 17P.G. - 78 words
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Article266 1925-05-16 16 LAST NIGHTS WIRELESS CONCERT. The Amateur Wir« less Society of Malaya gave another successful conceit bit Right and the one and a half hour's ♦r.T .miss-ion was enjoyed by many people throughout the Island. The writer listened- in at a house at Pasir Panjang, about five miles from266 words
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Article97 1925-05-16 16 Alleged Murderer Discharged. The re-trial of the Chinese Ang Cheong who was alleged to have murdered another man named Soh Swee Leng whose bodywas later discovered in a stream off Bukit Timah road with numerous wounds on the chest and back, was concluded before the Assize Court yesterday,97 words
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Article34 1925-05-16 16 Mr. Henderson, of the Chartered Bank. Serembar has received a wire from Home stating that his mother is very ill. and in consequence he will be leaving for England by the first available boat.34 words
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Advertisement312 1925-05-16 16 H. M. V. That H.M.V. instruments and H.M.V. Records the worlds finest products of their kind is univ( ly admitted. We have a complete range of models, and a aeW. tion of 4,000 records to choosa from. SL MOUTRIE ANO CO., LTD. THE ARCADE. \rGerrard Wire Tying Machine. "B" Model.312 words
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