The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 7 October 1925
1925-10-07
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Title Section13 1925-10-07 1 Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE, S.S., WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1925. NO. 11,614.13 words
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Article270 1925-10-07 1 The Locarno Conference is expected to take the form of a series of informal talks and press representatives are barred Page 9. That the administration of the whole Empire must be based on a sound health policy was a statement made by Mr. Amery at the opening270 words
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Article1001 1925-10-07 1 It is .-i chastening thought t<> modern thinkers that many of the grunt problems which perplexed the ancients still remain insolvcd. We have not found the philoftopher'a stone, nor have we discovered any tori): of pi rpctual motion. A most surprising thin* is that science has neverEX - 1,001 words
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Advertisement199 1925-10-07 1 SWALLOW ARIELL'S (JINGERNUT BISCUITS RAFFLES HOTEL. Telephone No. 2920. AUTUMN RACE MEETING SPECIAL RACE DINNER DANCE ON Saturday, October ITtK AND Saturday, October 24tK. DANCING until 1.45 a.m. SARKIES BROTHERS, Proprietor*. i Fraser I XT I• I i: and INeave Ltd. m m "I Manufacturers of Aerated Waters, Syrups, ZSquashes,199 words
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Advertisement110 1925-10-07 1 A BOON IN THE TROPICS J C/^R C^^^JSJ Write 0/ V free Sb a<;ents:_ WILLIAM GOSSAGE SONS LIMITED. (Incorporated in England). \> J THE "EUROPE HOTEL. AUTUMN RACE MEETING SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17th and SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24th, 1925 Special Race Dinner and Dan?e on each occasion $3. Dancing until t.45 a.m.110 words
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Advertisement137 1925-10-07 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Irish terrier lost Page 7. Cold Storage ice cream Page 3. Rrdeo matinee this afternoon Page 2. Notice re Mr. Pirn Passes By Page Latest shipping on pages 10, 12 and LS. Pick out the car you want on page- 4 and II Notice by H.H. the Sultan137 words
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Advertisement6 1925-10-07 1 SWALLOW ARIELL'S VARIETY WAFERS ARE DELICIOUS6 words
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Miscellaneous125 1925-10-07 1 THE WEEK. Weduetdmp, 7th, Hijrh Water. 1.22 a.m.. 1 pin. French honiew.ud mail K;.v t s.F.A. Cup: S.C.F.A. I vs Headquarters. Race Entries close, 5 p.m. Rodeo Show T. Pajrar. Ml p.m. Thursday, Sf/i. Hitfh Water. 2.6 a.m., 1.41 pm. Rodto Show T. Pfcfar, 9.U p.m. Friday. 9th, Hijrh Water.125 words
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Article152 1925-10-07 2 T report of a committee consisting of the hon'ble A. 11. Pountney and D. J. Ward, and Mr. A. E. Baddelty, was laid en An' table of the Legislative Council on Monday. Tiny were t<> inquire and report upon to what extent the Municipal Com- nera should152 words
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Article21 1925-10-07 2 T estimated revenue for l!'- is |967, |201, twof 11 1126,000. On t) chief item nate d Dec. 3121 words
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Article103 1925-10-07 2 Eleven Scouts f r m the Hij> h School, Malacca, suecesfully attempted a ride on bicyclM to Port Didnoa on Friday last. Starting at 8.15 p.m., after school', they passed through Alor Gajah, Kendo**, and K«mbau. and stayed for the ni^h: at Pedas. Early in the morning they continued theirM.M. - 103 words
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Article309 1925-10-07 2 BS 1 Scl been <>n a visit K a Lumpur. Mr. Herbert Wilson, r.iininp engineer, Singapore yesterday for the Kasapar K si i pt»s i; 1 Sumatra. He sxp away notification h ssued by the rnment I lang to the effect that the premium of $2"> per acre on rubberT.O.M. - 309 words
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Advertisement256 1925-10-07 2 Three Popular Face Creams CREME SHALIMAR LA REINE DE CREME MALACCEINE CREAM. Obtainable at MEDICAL HALL LTD, SINGAPORE. VICTORIA THEATRE. ONE WEEK ONLY. Commencing Monday, October 19th at 0.30 p.m. GONSALEZ BROTHERS Present THE ITALIAN GRAND OPERA GO. Monday. October HHh. FEDORA. Tuesday. October 20th. MADAME BUTTERFLY. Wednesday. October 21st.256 words
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Advertisement234 1925-10-07 2 Victoria Theatre. Thurs. 15th, Frid. 16th, Sat. J7th instant 9-30 p.m. WILLIAM HEUGHAN SINGER AND ACTOR THE GREATEST INTERPRETATIVE ARTISTE THE WORLD HAS EVER KNOWN— DRAMATIC, LYRICAL AND HUMOURUS. BRILLIANT ASSOCIATE ARTISTES HYMAN LENZER. GLADYS SAYER. Australia's Greatest Violinist World -famed pianiste Uox Plan at Littles— Prices S3, $2, $1.234 words
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Advertisement253 1925-10-07 2 ALHAMBRA (Tan Cheng Kee Co., Ltd., Proprietors.) From Wednesday, 7th to Monday, 12th October AN ENTERTAINING PARAMOUNT PICTURE Featuring a screen favourite THOMAS MEIGHAN in an adaptation of Booth Tarfcington'g story Pied Piper MM one A romance of adventure and thrills on the high seas containlat Booth TaHrington'i first original253 words
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Article1512 1925-10-07 3 THE GAROET MURDER. fPvoaj Ojt Own Correspondent.) \W!tevr<dtn, Oct. 3. Thi Aus.ra'ian Kiiton who was suspectbd o! tV> murder of Mrs. Matfe has left foi Australia, with the lull permiv.ion of Liu Dutch authorities, and here ends an- lid chapter of ihU Java hill eta* ion t£ag«dy. The1,512 words
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Article232 1925-10-07 3 *Ir. Inoue Changes His Professional Home. •By (oarlcsy >he Xanyo Xi-hi-Xic-hi Sl.in'hunsha.) T«rkio. Oet *Mr Masaji Inouo. M.P. and President ol \Y- Japan Overnea Dc*?ek^»inent Company, haa j»»ined iho Independenti witbdrawißf hifnself from the membership ot" tin-Chusei-kai. Jaj m's Hue-crop a nd Prts»<nt Quotations. The official estimate for232 words
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Article57 1925-10-07 3 Honjrkon.L'- papers (»f the :{(lth uit. record two unfortunate drowning eases. Mr. T. Heninjr. 2nd ofiker of the Tunyrisan. fell overboaid from a motor-boat in the Harbour. Mr. D. Mason. Sri engineer of the Honam, while walking on the deck early In the morning, tripped over something and pitched into57 words
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Advertisement353 1925-10-07 3 I Do you know I +f constitutions Ed uruiei mined, if not ruined, by having milk from Tubercular cows? How is a mother to know that her baby JM is safe from this risk.— Better not to run the risk Give Baby Glaxo I Glaxo is used continuously in over353 words
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Advertisement289 1925-10-07 3 I M444vyvHHvW^^\\. /m J^a J^r At Your Tennis Parties Serve COLO STORAGE ICE CREAM Thai Pleasing Surprise which will <,di^hf I >°»r quests and >ou. YOU Will Ml the I\,puh,r Flavoors favour every |flavour SINGAPORE COMPANY, LTD. INCORPORATED INTHES.S I TJie trusted friend of I millions-make it yours f Andrews289 words
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Article333 1925-10-07 4 Their Efficiency Proved. Few motorists realise the wear that is. caused to an automobile engine through dust and grit being drawn in through the carburetter. In very few cases do car manufacturers make provision for fitting air niters on their vehicles, yet it is one of the mostEx - 333 words
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Article232 1925-10-07 4 The question is once again raised as t i th? suitability of the eiectric taxicab for use in rongts'ed traffic conditions, such as h m ex. sting in London. Many years ago, and long: before the petrol taxicab came into existence, batt.ry electric cabs232 words
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Article215 1925-10-07 4 While we fcelieve that the white lines reasonably adopted will go a long way to minimize road dangers, care must be taken not to overdo them in such a way that, n conjunction with the signals of traffic policemen, they lead to confusion, remarks The Motor.215 words
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Article133 1925-10-07 4 After pointing out that camber on old roads which have been treated to make them dustless constitutes a serious danger and should be done away with, The Motor remarks: "There is ano.her exceedingly dangerous characteristic of many of our old roads that have been 'treated'133 words
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Advertisement113 1925-10-07 4 The ARMSTRONG -SIDDELEY- FOUR 14 WE HAVE RECEIVED ADVICE OF SHIPMENTS OF THE NEW MODEL AGAINST WHICH WE ARE BOOKING ORDERS. 4 WHEEL BRAKES— ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEATS— SEMIELLIPTIC SPRINGS. THERE IS NO BETTER CAR. Malayan Motors (Proprietors: Wearne Bros., Ltd.) THE NEW MODEL 11/22 H.P. TDOLSELEY" HAS FOUR DOORS Vx.113 words
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Advertisement268 1925-10-07 4 J^m. m.p.h. F n P CONSECUTIVE t uk dmm m. HOURS THIS IS THE REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENT OF LIEUT COL. MRS STEWART RIDING A STANDARD I Rudge-Whii worth I [Four Valve "Four Speed 2% H.P. MOTOR CYCLE ON THE MONTHLERI TRACK NEAR PARIS SK H.P. MODEL 21 World's Records WERE CAPTURED268 words
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Article180 1925-10-07 5 N«;irl> 20.000.000 Cars in use. •praent of the motor industry States promises to see new 1 1925. Last year the total pro- |:< enger cars and commercial ,6 17,600 worth at wholesale 3,168,588,146 (about C653.71 7,628). -ix months of ll»2. r > the output ■•'•'<)180 words
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Article340 1925-10-07 5 Regaining Overseas Markets. The Board of Trade returns for ..he six months ended June 30th reveal the fact that the exports of British cycles, motorcycles and parts have been more than maintained, while no considerable movement is shown in imports of ;hese articles. The total340 words
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Article133 1925-10-07 5 Dealing with the question of motor accidents, The Light Car and Cyclecar remarks: "Surely it is for the authorities who lay down the law of motoring to see that not only is the letter of the law obeyed— as they do with meticulous care but133 words
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Article731 1925-10-07 5 The ('olon>*fe Roads. Motoring in this island has a peculiar fascination, as is proved by the constant and intense interest in every new type of car imported, and by the spirited argument concerning the rival merits of the different makes. .Despite the restricted choke of routes,731 words
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Article131 1925-10-07 5 A New Non-Skid Machine. A noiseless motor-cycle which, it is claimed, will not skid, and registers more than sixty miles an hour, is announced by Douglas Motors, of Bristol. The machine is a considerable advance on the existing model, and embodies a number of novel features; but ;he131 words
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Article212 1925-10-07 5 The many reliability trials which have distinguished this season have pr<>v< d that the most vi'al part of a motorcycle is still its tyres. It would be unfair, however, to assume that tyre manufacturers are standing stiil whist long life and reliability an beißg secured in212 words
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Article193 1925-10-07 5 The practice of buyinp on tin- instalment plan has made immense stride* lately in America. "Credit," someone has said, "used to be hard for the average man to obtain; now it is difficult for him t«« resist." It is estimated that, taking the- I'nited States m a193 words
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141 1925-10-07 5 THE OFFICIAL VIEW OF THE INTERNATIONAL TRIAL. The Stewards' and Judges Reports of he International Six Days' Trial ;nv n >u available, ami provide interesting raa ding far the studt nt of progress. Professor A M. Low, who carried out a rigid inspection of every machine on the conclusion of141 words
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Advertisement215 1925-10-07 5 I ill 1 r—^Mw^— "^Sg f^ZitfWf^fc. The TROJAN has no claim to ???/?<£ beiqg a handsome car; it is a >J;^<-^ utility car and will take you anywhere and everywhere. It has no eour.i on hills and will take you over any roads however bad. j! The massive TROJAN engine215 words
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Advertisement127 1925-10-07 5 r V^y VERY week of the year, 1 500 new owners are added to the great army of satisfied, enthusiastic Paige and Jewctt motor car owners. This great army of Paige antf Jewett followers has grown from a small beginning 16 years ago, to the present grand total. There must127 words
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Article2169 1925-10-07 6 AFRICA'S GRIM "SECRET SOCIETY." (Specially written for the Free Press). On opening my paper the other morning I read that a number of Chinese, alleged Jto be members of a secret society, had been arrested at Pulau Übin and immediately my thoughts flew back to the timewhen I2,169 words
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Article379 1925-10-07 6 Helpful Kranch of the Salvation Army. Brigadier Chapman, who has been associated with the Anti-Suicide Bureau of the Salvation Army since its inception in Ii)LM. has just relinquished the positfon of that department tor another appointment at the headquarters of the Army. Bo sseful has been the work379 words
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Article273 1925-10-07 6 Student:- of American literature adver- Using branch) haw heard of the superlative' efficiency of that continent. May a travel-] ler's tribute (writes "H.8." in a Home pa-' per) be paid to one stunningly efficient person in American life the girl who issues the price-check in a cafeteria?273 words
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Article165 1925-10-07 6 It is proposed to hold a Fox Trotting Competition in connection with the dances given by the Corporals' Mess, the Royal Sussex Regt. This competition will be run on the eliminating system, exti-nding over three monthly dances, commencing with the Dance which will be given in October. At this165 words
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Advertisement77 1925-10-07 6 Chassis Price $1,150 WEARNE BROS., LTD. 1> The Green Island Cement COMPANY LTD. (Incorporated in Hongkong.) SINGAPORE OFFICE I l^^?^^yK Nd 45 RobiftSOn I r— 1. 1 nun i nci^M Sole Agents: UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED. Incorporated -n the Straits Settlements.) Electrical Department. IS, Ba.terj Road. SINGAPORE. PHONE. 3134, and 313577 words
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Advertisement238 1925-10-07 6 Don't be a Slave to Rheumatism Almost before you arc .iv\.,r t you may find that Rheumatism its merciless grip, and the nsustt or wrongfully treated Rheum.,pleasant to contemplate. Make up your mind that Kb, not make a slave of you. Don'l Don t waste precious time while H ,n238 words
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Article1589 1925-10-07 7 TOO Ml (H ADVERTISEMENT. (From Our Own Correspondent). London, Sept. 11. The Reds in this country are just now locrlvingr plenty of publicity, in fact a little too much, since their numbers hardly justify the attention paid to them. Moreover the better class Labour men miner1,589 words
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Article154 1925-10-07 7 TraSJSVaal Farmer's (ireat Adventure. Capetown, Aug. 28. Five lions killed within half an hour, no; a day's journey from Johannesburg, is the feat of a Transvaal farmer named Van (k'l- Mcrwc. He was with his wagon and eig;ht donkeys last niy;ht near a stream. Suddenly the154 words
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Advertisement458 1925-10-07 7 BUSINESS CARDS. IS^O^MoHßOi^k P >J o v PleaM Send for the Illustrated Catalogue of Muwical Instrumenta. SEASi)N CO., LTD. 11l and 113, North Bridge Road. HARDWOHKIN(> AND TRLSTWORTHI SKKVANTS. I I'likS, AMAHS, AYAHS, ETC. and under no obligation. W« to SBJ lady o r gentleman, anytatinc their requiresunU. Intendini |iii458 words
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Advertisement681 1925-10-07 7 NOTICES. PUBLIC HALL. Fo the purpeoei of the lhaairy directed by Ordc of the Sapresjc cat. tne original subj lerihen to u .Un ....i :u invited to BtaaiestS «|th the Hen: Mr. K. Tessensohn I Of U the undersi K ,K.I :;S hi> Solicitor on or before 31st October 1»26681 words
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Advertisement541 1925-10-07 7 ZEISS and all Surveying Instruments. Sole Agents M. Wiseman Co., (Eastern) Ltd. j (Incorporated in England.) SINGAPORE, S.S. A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE FIRST-C I \SS CHINESE BUSINESS PREMISES AND GODOWM IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE The undersigned have been instructed to sell by Public Auction at their sale room. Raffles Chambers,541 words
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Advertisement440 1925-10-07 7 AUCTION SALE OF In redeemed Pledged Q—4» and Jewellery of every description at our Sal.-room N«\ AQ. Chulia Street ON WEDNESDAY, 7th DCTOBEft, AT It If. The pledges comprise sratefces, chains. <|i:,mond and other riags, brooches, earring*, Chinese and Malay trhlcl and sihrcr ornaments etc. On view two days prior440 words
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Article21 1925-10-07 8 JOHANNES. On October ttk. Lttt :it 12 K;ist Coast Road, Singapore, to Mr. n4 lira John E. Johannes, :i diighter,21 words
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556 1925-10-07 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 7, 1925. The Opium Reserve. The Treasurer has convinced himselt that it is necessary to provide for the needs of the Colony fifteen years ahead of an unspecified date, when the opium revenue will disappear from the budget of the Colony (but not the cost556 words
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Article374 1925-10-07 8 For four months the whole busintss of Hongkong has been dislocated, acutely during the first two months, when Canton deV? J ared its rigid boycott of the Colony and by •threatening induced the workers of 'Hongkong to strike. Not only were heavy expenses incurred in carrying out the374 words
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Article196 1925-10-07 8 Mr. A. E. Taylor has joined the staff of Messrs Fearon and Co., Kuala Lumpur. Banking: facilities are being au^nu'n'ed at Sert* mban by the opening of a branch of the Ho Hong Bank, Ltd.. who have acquired premises in Bi'reh-rd. A very good photograph appears in The Times of196 words
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Article53 1925-10-07 8 FALSE EVIDENCE. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penan*?, Oct. 6. Hector Joseph Keun, whose Mohamedan name is Abdul Rahman, is charged with giving false evidence before Mr. Sennett in connection with the case in which Esther Lim claimed maintenance for an illegitimate child from Murugasu, which Mr. Justice Whitley53 words
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Article229 1925-10-07 8 Business Premises Inundated. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Oct. 6. Li '.tie improvement is reported in the block on the Taipfng Pass, where the railway track has been breached in several places. The main road, however, was restored yesterday, enabling: the railway to convey passengers from Penang229 words
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Article269 1925-10-07 8 Lightning Strikes Qsell Tower. The thunderstorm on Saturday was one of the severest experienced in Kuala Lumpur for some time past. Floods are reported in outlying districts and two accidents ihrough lightning are also reported. But for a European motorist noticing sparks coming out of the dome269 words
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Article250 1925-10-07 8 The Wedding of Helen Grit rude. WCOQd daughter of Mr. and Mrs. .1. Holmberg of Cavanagh Road and William Bruce Connor of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Co.. son of Dr. and Mis. .Tames Connor of Madias, was solemnized at the Church of St. Joseph on Saturday in the250 words
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Article537 1925-10-07 8 EDUCATION OF THK MABSH Accord.ng to the latest estil the Chinese National Asocial advancement of education, eighi of the Chinese people, or thr« twenty million, cannot reu.l or > of this total number there uc ly seventy-three million children ape. between six and twelve, u yet in school,537 words
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Article52 1925-10-07 8 The services of ladiet ■ellteg poppies on Noveinb* volunteers trive tin if nawea a: H early u possihk- t.. Mrs. Spi side, Qrango rod, either bf putting their cards into I>«'X« bv placed for the purpoec at H of Messrs. John Little and C ted. and Mcesrm. RobinMMi52 words
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Article102 1925-10-07 8 The Kpw-.nh LMffOe. iW«« ed both Rev. Edwin F. Lee Renp Us *)f Sinurapoic to < duct a series <>{ ■peciaJ m« I Methodist Episcopal Church, K Malacca. Kev. LtC will bam from nth to L6th Oct. toelu Bens Lim, 17th and 18th Oct. Senhor Joao A. df Bianel. tafOMi102 words
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Advertisement113 1925-10-07 8 K"THE CONNOISSEUR COMES TO CALDBECK'S" \m&r/ /CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., LTD\ Incorporated in Shanghai.) \k Telephone 228. M UOBINSON KOAI). That Real Breakfast K Delicacy tKat makes you feel good all day IRISH &> DEVONSHIRE BACON. Spore COLD STORAGE Co.. Ltd. h-^mj IH CHAMPAGNE ■1 POMMERY Extra Quality. HHflr" M Extra113 words
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Advertisement46 1925-10-07 8 l| Parfums de Luxe GOTY i 5 Chypre Origan j m Rose Jacqueminot Paris ■I Emcraude I- EAU DE COTY j a to be had from all dealers j 3- Dupire Brothers. i VAVAW.WAW.VW.W.W.W i &L WOl' -JM^ -rSg Sole Agents THE BORNEO COMPANY, LTD. MALAYA.46 words
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Article152 1925-10-07 9 FRIENDLY GATHERING. A I SPICIOUS OPENING. [Renter*! Service.] Locarnr., Oct. Security Pact Conference has openItayor welcomed the Delegates i Ihambcrlain, in his inaugural ad- that the conversations would rec :m<l informal, all meeting on rfect equality, without a resident puce deckled to waive dis- general nature in order152 words
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Article78 1925-10-07 9 Service.] London, (hi. .">. pening of th<- ImH.. < tonfcxvss at YYt-m- nei i a! problem said nninx more and more to he the adminfetnrtfoa of Uie h based on a lound icy. They were beginning t<> mc that tropical disease vraa ju>t ii i> retil climate78 words
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Article22 1925-10-07 9 Renter's Service. 1 Pari>. Oft •">. vely stated that Minister e Sti 1 1 wrr. ■.>!•-( leneral will succeed Marshal l.yauU'Y Morocco.22 words
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Article18 1925-10-07 9 [Renter*! Service.] Madrid, Oct. 6. grned a decree relieving WT< of his functions ai neral staff.18 words
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Article42 1925-10-07 9 [Reoter'a Ser\ice.] Washington. Oct. S. ai been reached between Stat< and H..llan<l to appoint (Switzerland) President of the i Justice at the Hague, the sovereignty Palmaa in the Philippines. erick Nielson will be special coun. sent the United States.42 words
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Article41 1925-10-07 9 [Renter*! Service. l Singapore. Oct. 6. "ir vernor, the hon'ble Mr. announced in the Legislative government had agreed, in the appeal of Mr. Amery, to i-jknntf from the guarantee ounti not exceeding a million a- inn of credit.41 words
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Article66 1925-10-07 9 Government Funds K3.000.000. Hongkong. Sept. 24. > haa telegraphed the Governor •ng thai he has sympathetically the petition of a deputation of an.i i.usiness men for Gov- f in the present economic cris arranging to place £3,000,000 •<1 Of Hongkong in a few days. voy much66 words
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Article23 1925-10-07 9 "f *****.003 mnde by tt» H'O'J. unfa- article 4 of the reaty. has now been repaid Govmmrt of Kedah, with23 words
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Article16 1925-10-07 9 <>f Um President Polk which Kalfcl Hotel last night with such wMI be in attendance to-night16 words
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Article118 1925-10-07 9 U.S. PLANE CARRIER. Til LAST THING. r Re u tor's Service.] (Juincy, Massachusetts, Oct. 5. The United States vessel U-xington, Ameiica's second mammoth aeroplane carrier, has been launched. She has a clear landing space of aval five acres on htr decks, able to accommodate seventy-two machines. She has118 words
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Article65 1925-10-07 9 [Reuter's Service]. London. Oct. A telegram from Port Said states that the British steamer Laomedon, from Yokohama and iVnang to New York, which left Colombo on Sept. 20. reports that in latitude lo.io North, longitude Sl.ft Bast, she lost her propellor owing to the fracture of65 words
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Article43 1925-10-07 9 [Heuter's Service.! HeLsingfor>. Oct. .1. The Finnish torpedo honl B2 ran aground and capsized during a violent storm when on manoeuvres in the Gulf of Bothnia. It is Understood the whole crew of three officers and "0 men were drowned.43 words
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Article145 1925-10-07 9 Renter*! Service. London. Oct. Lord Derby presided at a luncheon of the Liverpool Conservative Club in honour of. Sir W. Joynson Hicks. Lord Derby declared that the Government when it was elected had a mandate to smash Communism and not to remain twenty-five years in Iraq145 words
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Article45 1925-10-07 9 fßeuter's Serviee.l Moscow, Oct. 6. Replying lo the Soviet offer to donate a hundred thousand poods of grain to thi« Persians, whose crop has partially failed, Premier Riza Khan expressed his gratitude and referred to the cordial moral ties between the two governments.45 words
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Article94 1925-10-07 9 [Reuters Service.] Moscow, Oct. 6. Sokolnikov, Commissary of Finance, announced that the State Bank has concluded an agreement with I group of the largest German banks whereby the latter will grant the State Bank credit of seventy-five million German marks which, combined with trade credit will enable94 words
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Article53 1925-10-07 9 [Reuter's Service.] Wellington, Oct. 6. The conference between representatives of the shipowners and seamen with the Prime Minister, Mr. Coates, as mediator, proved abortive. Mr. Coates consequently stated that the only thing to do was to promptly get New Zealand produce moving and protect those who would53 words
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Article54 1925-10-07 9 [Reuter's Service. l Philadelphia, Oct. 6. The authorities of the Museum of the University of Pennsylvania have received a cablegram reporting the discovery of the House of Ashtorath, mentioned in the Bible, which was the Sanctuary of the Philistines wherein Saul's armour was hung after he was54 words
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Article30 1925-10-07 9 On Saturday the police were successful in arresting a' Kaj'ang the Chinese who is alleged to have shot at a Chetty in Am-pang-st. last month, and killed a boy. M.M.30 words
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Article669 1925-10-07 9 (By Our Own Correspondent.) The Ca endar list for the forthcoming Johorc As.sizes, which will commence on 31st. instant, is a brief one; there are, among other cases of less serious offence, two murders, one robbery and one forgery. Ii is understood ;hat Mr. Justice Brown will Kit669 words
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Article86 1925-10-07 9 [Havas Service.] Paris, Oct. 6. General Hsu Shu Tseng:, interviewed by Le Temps, declared he was glad to have conferred with French specialists of every kind and he had experienced pro-Chinese sympathy from all classes of the nation. Hsu is convinced that Chinese civilization and French86 words
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Article29 1925-10-07 9 [Reuter*s Service.] Fez, Oct. 6. Contact has been established between the French and Spanish troops at Syah. The news has profoundly impressed the whole country.29 words
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Article309 1925-10-07 9 CPIUM RESERVE REPLACEMENT FUND. To the Editor. Sir If you have reported His Excellency's contribution to Monday's debate correctly, he is worthy of high admiration for his frankness. You report him as saying: "They were* striving to make provision for any contingency that might arise in309 words
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Article315 1925-10-07 9 The following appointments in Government service are notified in the Gazette :>f Oct. 2:— Mr. David Morrison McSwan to be a Medical Officer. F.M.S.; Dr. C<?cil Samuel Wilson to be a Medical Officer. F.M.S.: [apt. N. Jones. M.C.. an officer of Class V, :<• act as Deputy315 words
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Article169 1925-10-07 9 There will be a matinee performance of the Rodeo which is now showing at the Anson Road grounds this afternoon at 5 o'clock, at which children will be admitted half-price. Heavy repairs are provided for in the 1926 estimates at One Fathom Bank Lighthouse, the structure of which has given169 words
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Advertisement374 1925-10-07 9 Robinson Co., Ltd. Cellular Tennis Shirts with New Polo dollar l^pi|ii^p| with and without Pocket. S?^^J Light weight strong and serviceable iv/.v/.v .'.v/.v/.- Kv~vJ .■>//>/. v .\v".vJvXv: Price $4.75 each. Illllli Sizes 14 to 18 Collar British Manufacture y.y-yv.wV.-.v.v. '"'v-v !/.v.'v)'r)/'v.'v.\'v R-'.v/.-'v'.f^'vlv -Xy v-'v-ftvl '.vv.-y Easyneck Tennis shirts with the374 words
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Advertisement743 1925-10-07 10 BLUE FUNNEL LINE REGULAR SERVICES TO:— LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. Taking cargo on through Bills of Lading for all Overland Points. WEEKLY SERVICE— LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Due Singapore. HELENUS Marseilles, London. Rotterdam and Hamburg Oct. 11 RHESUS743 words
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Advertisement556 1925-10-07 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICE s.s. CITY OF CAMBRIDGE Havre, London, Hamburg and Antwerp Oct. 19 s.s. CITY OP DUNKIRK Havre, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg Oct. 28 s.s. CITY556 words
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Advertisement590 1925-10-07 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 \ntwer Due Tonnage. Singapore. ToMMgc590 words
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Article1279 1925-10-07 11 %IK. HAELBfI CHAPLIN. M, i haplin'fl hair is slightly flecked with Hi fart- is smooth and gracious, a ill lipped and ruddy golden as that in a bacchanal of Rubens. The Mm- eyei cloud and sparkle incesu.l as the soft voice shoot* out mpar.ied by gestures1,279 words
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Article415 1925-10-07 11 At five o'clock, the rush of the day's j work over, the youth of Buenos Aires, where the Prince of Wales recently paid a visit, puts on his hat and saunters down Florida to set his friends Few society women are seen at this hour, but girl*415 words
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Advertisement108 1925-10-07 11 WOOD'S GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE For Coughs, Colds and Internal Troubles Ny Carlsberg Beer SOLE IMPORTERS: FHE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD (Incorporated in Denmark > SINGAPORE. The Navy's Choice PLYMOUTH GIN. Obtainable Everywhere. v> Jl i £S r .JLI jfllf FIRST wj pRINK J Pjfr™. I DAY Every morning before breakfast108 words
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Advertisement551 1925-10-07 11 JOHN GII.LON ft C i. KSrAttl.tSitKl) IHI7 3r *S^, /*^Bfm [ML V l Jtaaingto %$m on LhiaMy IT IS EASY to write the word limits of available stocks of old malt quality "in a Whisky advertisement Whiskies, but it is not easy to put "quality" T j l- inside the551 words
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Article254 1925-10-07 12 Mr. W. G. Slater has parsed his Board of Trade examination for Master. March next year is the date given for the completion of the 7,600-ton cruiser Enterprise, which was laid down in June 191N. The floating- dock at Southampton has now lifted successfully all the biggest Atlantic254 words
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Article347 1925-10-07 12 Rawalpindi's Trials in li?lfast Lough. The Rawalpindi, the third to be completed of the P. a n<l O. Company's new India mail steamers, ran a series of trials in Belfast Lough and aftei wards left for Tilbury, whence -he will depart «>n her maiden voyage347 words
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Advertisement592 1925-10-07 12 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated in Australia). :O:— FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, via JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND AND BRISBANE. :O:— Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and HQNTORO (5,000 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is the largest and finest steamer trading to Australia. Cabins 4m Luxe, single berth cabins,592 words
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Advertisement773 1925-10-07 12 STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPY "NEDERLAND" (NEDERLAND ROYAL MAIL LINE) AND "ROTTERDAM LLOYD" ROYAL MAIL LINE SAILINGS FROM SINGAPORE OF '•NEDERLAND" R. M. LINE. ROTTERDAM LLOYD" R II Via Belawan Deli, Sabang. Colombo, Via Belawan Deli. S.ihanir i Genoa, Algiers, Southampton Marseilles. Tangier South-. to Amsterdam. to Rotterdam. M f<>n t VONDEL Oct.773 words
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Miscellaneous687 1925-10-07 12 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembing and Kuantan (via Gem as and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6 a Bangkok every Thursday 6 a.m Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, lpoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah g a>m Keiantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday g p m687 words
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Miscellaneous239 1925-10-07 12 the importer, wholesaler, and retail hutchant make the cost to the consumer too high. This is due. in part, to the fact that outside one or two department stores there are no large wholesale or retail merchants dealing in this kind of goods, and the necessity of extending credit to239 words
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Advertisement636 1925-10-07 13 O. S. K. Line. Destinations. Steamer.. j^^ D-pt I/.ndon, Hamburg, Rotterdam, Antwerp, Bremen, via Colombo, tden and Port Said. Alaska Maru Oct. 17 Oct 18 (ape Town, Rio, Santos, i.lco. Buenos Aires via t Hawaii Maru Oct. 18 Oct 21 and Bombay via Penang. f Borneo Maru Oct. 12 Oct636 words
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Advertisement417 1925-10-07 13 y I IflaESSvXtl^tSk I BrßMai iS |9 m_m jßml I J__\ _W£"^ WVBVW 4HbV *^ZSL* Round -the- World PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE S8 Days to BOSTON 41 Days to NEW YORK OILBTTRNERS. NO COAL DUST. NO CINDERS. ABSOLUTE CLEANLINESS. via Colombo, Port SaW, Alexandria, Naples, Genoa and Marseilles. From New417 words
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Advertisement633 1925-10-07 13 GENERAL AGe5£ S 7-^ AKI K SEVELT LU Kerr Steamship Co., Inc., 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated in U.S.A.) REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA and BALTIMORE (via Suez) m.s. SILVERLARCH m... SILVERFIR I Po 'J m,. SILVERELM 8.8. BORDEAUX MARU due m. B .SILVERAY due tor633 words
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Article1308 1925-10-07 14 THE ASCENT OF KINABALU. (From Our Own Correspondent). Jesselton, Sept. 7. Major C. M. Enriquez of 2-20th Burma Rifles has written in the Rangoon Gazette an account of his expedition to Borneo. Beginning with a gfnerous tribute to the assistance given h.m by officers of the Chartered1,308 words
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Article219 1925-10-07 14 Y.M.C.A. Draw with Indian Association. The Indian Association found the Y.M.C.A. in scoring mood on Saturday afternoon and the game had perforce to be left drawn. Nearly 800 runs were scored in the two innings, in about three hour>. Follow lag are the particulars: Y.M.C.A. P. Lyne b Sambanthan219 words
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Article166 1925-10-07 14 BOX ING. Santos in Java. Young Santos who left here for Java. jit i* understood, has been ill and ia unable jto fight. One of the party has returned here after making a journey round some lof the Java Islands in quest of fight.-. First. they landed at Bemarang where166 words
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Article134 1925-10-07 14 Lord holmondeley's play with a toothpick, which according to Sir Almeric Fitzroy, annoyed the late King Edward at Privy Councils, was merely reminiscent of an earlier age when such instruments were common and the open use of them was even regarded as a mark of gentility. Old stagers134 words
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Article1506 1925-10-07 14 ABANDONMENT OF ROSYTH. A Bombshell for Fife. (From Our Own Correspondent). Edinburgh, Sept. 8. The announcement by the Secretary of the Admiralty in which it is intimated that it has been decided to reduce Rosyth Dockyard to a "cure and ma.n enance" l;asis was received with surprise and1,506 words
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Article16 1925-10-07 14 A wi-11-t rained Eafflisl way better than a m ond > Ilm United State*. Sir i l16 words
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Advertisement352 1925-10-07 14 o*sh A Boon to Women SUr^t V*^ *^^^^lhrlicks Malted Milk gives invaluable Np service. It carries women successfully W v 7 1 v over the grave menial and bodily f njKi dangers of triMiy critical 'periods of 'their I —^^S UwHorlktestrrrgtheKlhener^ "%s^O^o* muscular systems. It makes nev >^ir^4j blood and352 words
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584 1925-10-07 15 FRASER CO., EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS. Tl ESD AY, OCTOBER 6. i J MJNWG. Asam Kum bang (£) Batan^ Padang Tin • buyers 50s 6d Sellers 51s 6d 1 Hitani Tin 64 66 Mria Hydraulic < t> Johan Tin 1.50 49a <>d 1.55 50* 0d x.d. Ka m unt ing-584 words
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Article226 1925-10-07 15 A Dull Year. The annual meeting of the North Borneo Chamber of Commerce was held on Sept. f>th. the Hon'ble Mr. C. Watt in the chair. In the course of his remarks the Chairman said the membership of 49 was practically the same as last year. During226 words
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Article67 1925-10-07 15 October 6. Bonk I m. s 2|4 16 32 Hank, demand 2'4 5-32 Private credits 3 m.*. 2 i 19-32 New York, demand |fat Credits 90 days gg% France, dernumi 1150 India. T. T. |§4 Hongkong, demand p. c Prem Yokohama, demand |«g Java, demand IS9V Bangkok, demand 791467 words
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Article204 1925-10-07 15 October '">• Ti „;.T.--(iambit-,- Pepper Whit :>o Pepper Hhuk gg.oo Fl;ikl BJO Pearl Sago Small g.7g Copra 12.111 Copra San dried 12.36 Opium. Bpn.r-'s mt 4 000 Rice. I.ianjr Hin '"nn Mrtrli B'uo Eacle (Old) 860 Rice. Uaag Hin Chan Mark Red Er.plo (N«w) :{.^i< Rice, Siam oid \'o.204 words
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Article293 1925-10-07 15 London. Sept. The Eailure on the part <»f the British Mid Australian (iovernnienis U) promptly tackle the Labour Extremists, combined with the American holiday ami the consequent absence of inspiring newa from that busy part of the world, caused slight setback in prices, but there is more293 words
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Article74 1925-10-07 15 HI/KIT HAQA SOLD. From Our Own Correspondent). IVnan»j. Oct. Ji. Temcrloh Coconot <irid Rul»l»er Estate, Ltd.. are acquiring Bukit Na^a Estate, belonging to Yeofc Boon Wan. mm! Utah Hye of Bruas Road An extraordinary ■Meting is being called to authorise the director! to exercise the option of74 words
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Article19 1925-10-07 15 (From Our Own Correspondent). Peaaag, Od «>. Korth Taipiag Tin have declared Bve pet Cent interim dividend.19 words
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176 1925-10-07 15 POSE MACPHAIL CO'S REPORT (L. R. Macphail). r v .:i i pore, Od Bobber. 3s. ,4g tl t i i tong sold at 136 h i i hare mark \<-r\ strong with quotations marled up ail round. Mining shares are neglected. Industrials and Loans are steady. Robbers, On an i176 words
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Article380 1925-10-07 15 'The prospect of an excellent bar in Canada, with the consequent a>suraiice [of materially increased exports from this country, has. 1 writes Toronto cornea pondent. under date of the 17th in<t.. "been one of the chief factors in advancing the Canadian dollar above par full month380 words
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Article35 1925-10-07 15 Singapore, Oct. 12 noon. Singapore Standard Kif>iM'<l Bia»h»d sheet. Spot and Oft 1.48% 1.49; Nov.-Di 1.46 1.46%: Jan.-Manh IJ4H LBSH. London Quota". on She* t Bs/ B%d. Market I- inn.35 words
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Advertisement404 1925-10-07 15 Assets over $5,500,009. mun /inniff n.™.^ Assurance in force over $19,000,000. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED. Inc °rporated in Straits Settlements) SeCretaiy Maroging Director Actwa? G C KNOX HORACE W. RAPER. A. ROBINSON, F. I. A. INSURANCE. -yf\ the~ ift-i SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. FIRE, MARINE, TRANSIT404 words
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Advertisement845 1925-10-07 15 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hongkong) a 4.u Hea<? Office: Hongkong. Authorised Capital $50,000,000 issued and fully paid up $20,000,000 Keserve Fund:— Sterling f 4,500,000 Silve- $26,500!000 Keserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000^000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Chairmar nr H P White, Esq. Deputy Chairmen845 words
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Advertisement40 1925-10-07 15 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter A. D. 1720). FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity (Guarantee— Administration Bonds Singap'-t* Representatives— Messrs. BARLOW Co. Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO., Lid CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor> A GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.40 words
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Article1300 1925-10-07 16 Owners and trainers are reminded that entries for the forthcoming Autumn meeting of the Singapore Turf Club close at the Secretary*! office at five o'clock this evening. It is anticipated there will be a good entry judging from reports up country, although we understand the Java horses which1,300 words
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Article236 1925-10-07 16 All who had the pleasure of hearing him during his last visit, and all for whom this pleasure is still in store, will be pleased to learn that William Heughan, the preat Scottish basso and his associate artistes will prive farewell concerts on Oct. 15, 16 and236 words
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Article270 1925-10-07 16 In addition to a selection of new fiction the uncle rnoted works have been added to Raffles Library and will he available for issue on Saturday, at 9 a.m. Balfour i Betty) Lttten of Constance Lytton. Bennett (Arnold* Cupid and CommonKMMt. Blacker (J. P.) The A. B. C.270 words
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Article41 1925-10-07 16 [Reuter's Service.] London, Oct. 5. In the match for the soccer Charity Shield the amateurs beat the professionals by six goals to one at Tottenham. The professionals were entirely composed of members of the team that toured Australia.41 words
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Article48 1925-10-07 16 [Reuter's Service.l I»ndon. Oct. .">. The following are the results of to-day's English and Scottish League matches: Division I. Aston Villa 4, Sunder'and 2. West Ham U. 0, Arsenal 4. Division 11. Fulham 1, W'hampton W. 2. Southampton 4, Darlington 1. Scottish League. Dundee 1, Motherwell 2.48 words
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Article78 1925-10-07 16 The final match of the military Season will be played at Tanglin on Friday, when Pulau Bran., the winners of the League, will meet the Rest of the Garrison. The following have been selected to represent the Rest: Lt-l ol Haseldinc. j Capt. Russell, Lieut. Phayre, Lieut. Bevillo, B.Q.M.S.78 words
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Article41 1925-10-07 16 Dyne (up Tennis. YKSTERDAYS RESULTS. Mrs. Fuller and Savage plu.> 4 beat Mr. and Mrs. Still plus 1. fi— 4, C> 0. Miss L. Hutchison and Murphy minus 4 beat Miss Fawcett and Holyoak minus j ">. 4— 7 -">, 1.41 words
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Article83 1925-10-07 16 The following will represent the Old Rafflesians Association vs. K. K. at HocKey to-day on the Raffles School ground: J. V. Moss: C. Richards and T. Singh; C D. Smith. CJ Oehlers and J. R. Rodripius; L. Brisk. B. B. de Souza. H. G. Stack (Capt). F. B. Oehlers83 words
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Article85 1925-10-07 16 The following Royal Singapore. Yac^it Club arrangements are announced: The first race for the Saturday Cup is postponed to October 17th. at 3 p.m. On Sunday, the 11th. instant, the seioud race for the Visitor's Trophy will take place. Start 10 a.m. Course same as85 words
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Article140 1925-10-07 16 The following tie will he played on Monday the 12th inst: Moss and Pierrepont vs. Rev. Douglas and Ewing. cm s. Visit of \\«il -Kii"«n Master. Towards the end of the present week, Singapore is to be honoured by a visit from the well-known chess-master, M.140 words
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Article78 1925-10-07 16 SCO UTS' APPEAL, 1925. Further donations have been received as ft Itows: Amount acknowledged $1,280 X. L. and J. Clumeck 25 Singapore Turf Club 100 Executors of the late Frank Adam 500 Anon. 5 Moreen 5 M. K. Mohamed Vusoff 10 M. S. Angulia 10 K. M. Hussein 10 H.78 words
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Article968 1925-10-07 16 LEAGUE TABLES TO DATE. The following are the positions in the English and Scottish Leagues to date: The financial loss on Government Telegraphs for 1024 was $80,244. as against $54,887 in 1923. "The financial result is disappointing in spite of vmj attempt to keep down expenditure to a968 words
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Article48 1925-10-07 16 Friday, 5 p.m. Drill Hall SJUC. (t) Sijrnals; 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall S.R.A. (v); 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall Band. Saturday. 2.30 p.m. Bukit Timah Eurasian Company; 2.30 p.m. Farrer Ranpe Malay Company. Sunday, 8 a.m. Bukit Timah Eurasian Company; 8 a.m. Farrer Ranpo Malay Company.48 words
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Article24 1925-10-07 16 Thursday, Xth. Band Hractice. St. Joseph's Institution 5 p.m. Saturday, 10th. Bridge Building Fort Canning 2.30 p.m. FRANK C. SANDS, Commissioner.24 words
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Advertisement373 1925-10-07 16 Moutrie Pianos Are the Best Value in the tropics to-day in Price and Quality. In construction and tonal balance they are the finished Product of Art and Workmanship. Prices $600 upon terms. S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD (Incorporated in Hongkong). The Arcade, SINGAPORE I Oidkrmiu/x ~&tv*/ctc I (2J/im/(d fUJ) l/m/fe I373 words
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