The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 26 October 1925
1925-10-26
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Title Section13 1925-10-26 1 Singapore Free Press 10 CENTS. SINGAPORE, S.S., MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1925. NO. 11,6:50.13 words
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Article270 1925-10-26 1 The Burns Philp passenger steamer Mareila was in collision with an oil tanker off Sea View Hotel <;-n Saturday afternoon I 'am- 8. A cyclone in th e Persion (iulf has caused havoc among vessels and a terrific d«ath-ro)l is announced Page 9. The situation in China,270 words
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Article941 1925-10-26 1 "1 hold every man," wroic Bacon, "a lebtor to his profession." I think, at all events, that engine-drivers are in a great debt of gratitude to "heir profession. Not only do they follow a way of life tha: MM have all. at one time of our lives,941 words
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Advertisement188 1925-10-26 1 SWALLOW ARIELI/S MARIE BISCUITS RAFFLES HOTEL Telephone No. 2920 TUESDAY, THURSDAY SATURDAY Dinner Dance. MONDAY FRIDAY The' Dansant. LEVINE-HOPKINS DANCE BAND. (\.B. Evening Dress essenti il for Dinner Dances.) GRILL ROOM. SARKIES BROTHERS, I nder the supervision of an Proprietors expert European. j: I Fraser I and Neave Ltd. jj188 words
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Advertisement126 1925-10-26 1 ROUND THE TOWN. I (The "EUROPE" HOTEL Terms: Ala carte, or j, ff f I j Inclusive. ft i After-dinner dancing every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. THE EUROPE HOTEL, LTD. ARTHUR E. ODELL, Managing Director. a ADELPHI HOTEL TUESDAY. TEA DANCE 5.30—7.30 p.m. WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY Special Dinner and Dance.126 words
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Advertisement171 1925-10-26 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. Round the town Page 1. latest shipping on pages 10, 12 and IM, Irish dress linens at Robinson's Page i). This week's Alhambra programme— Page 2. This is Dollar Week at Whiteawavs— Page b*. Probationers for Forest Department wanted Page 7. "Bowranite" is the enemy of rust, Guthrie171 words
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Advertisement7 1925-10-26 1 WORLD RENOWNED SWALLOW ARIELI/S. BISCUITS AND CAKES7 words
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Miscellaneous93 1925-10-26 1 THE WEEK. Mrnmimm, If Ift. High Water, 5.27 a.m., 4.32 p.m. Legislative Council, 10 a.m. Tuesday, 21th. High Water, 7.11 am., 6.18 p.m. S.C.C. Bowls Tournament Final. Wednesday, 28f/». High Water, 8.9 a.m., 7.45 p.m. Choral Union Concert, Vic. Theatre. 5.30 p.m. Thurnday, 29th. High Water, 8.53 a.m., 8.54 p.m.93 words
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Article244 1925-10-26 2 THE LITERARY SOCIETY. After a term <>f four months, during: which time four debates and two .'ectures \vt re conducted, the Literary Society of the Y.M.C.A. wil fO into recess for a period. During the past term, some very helpful and interesting discussions took place, and there ia244 words
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Article225 1925-10-26 2 Peking is proving one of the attractions of the autumn mod for it will be the Beeae of an International nrerence of far reachii interest. Among those who have Just left to spend the arbiter in the brilliant sunahine of the CUnetc capital ia Louise, Counm225 words
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Article257 1925-10-26 2 I narined Man's Exph.it at Kuala Kubu.. Among the patients to whom the Resident spoke when visiting the Kuala Kubu Hospital yesterday, says Friday's Malay Mail, was a Siamese estate coolie who had, the previous night, killed a panther with his hare hands. The man was257 words
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Advertisement305 1925-10-26 2 Three Popular Face Creams CREME SHALIMAR LA REINE DE CREME MALACCEINE CREAM. Obtainable at MEDICAL HALL LTD, SINGAPORE. 4T THE HAPPY VALLEY7 The Merry Opera Company. In choice new plays. THE ELITE CINEMA. Programme as good a s any, better than many. WAYAXG PEK JEE. f "I j q-pj p305 words
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Advertisement260 1925-10-26 2 Victoria Theatre Saturday 51st inst., 9.30 p.m. Positively Farewell Concert Prior to Departure for the United States of America. William Heughan THE WORLD FAMED SINGER AND ACTOR AND ASSOCIATE ARTISTES. HYMAN LENZER GLADYS SAYER Australia's Greatest Violinist. The Brilliant Pianist e. Do Not Miss This Last Opportunity of Hearing Them.260 words
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Advertisement321 1925-10-26 2 ONE OF THE FIFTY-TWO BEST PICTURES OK THE \y From Sunday, 25th to Friday, 30th Oct AT THE ALHAMBRA In the Second Show, at 9 p.m. AN ALLIED PRODUCERS AND DISTRIBUTORS mor* TION SPECIAL PICTURE A ARTISTS' CORPORATION) Featuring Jack Pickford (Brother of Marv Pickford) The greatest, sincerest and most321 words
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Article513 1925-10-26 3 "Economic progress in Great Britain." says Dr. Anderson, "has ir recent year> teen greatly retarded by restrictive Labour policies," and i n the brief diagnosis, j •vhfc^ we reproduce below we think it will be admitted that this American writer mnkes a remarkably shiewd summary of the513 words
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Article136 1925-10-26 3 A Great Western Claim. i In connection with the sailing of the steamers Camito and Changuinola from 'Avonmouth Docks, the load of the PaddingU* to Bristol two-hours' express was made ;up to no fewer than fourteen coaches on |Sept. 17 by the addition of several vehicles136 words
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102 1925-10-26 3 Melbourne, S*?pt. 16. The Ciown has entered a nolle prosequi in the cas e of the clerk of the works, the contractor, and the architect who were committed for trial in June on a charge of manslaughter in connection with the collapse of the102 words
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Article72 1925-10-26 3 Buffet and Electric Heating. The largest air express in the world, a Rolls-Royce Vanguard, is to be fitted as the first air restaurant car, and will be put into service by Imperial Airways between London and the Continent. A buffet will be installed in the centre saloon,72 words
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Article251 1925-10-26 3 It is rather significant that, in th e discussions on the inclusion of a Communist number in a Parliamentary delegation to America, it has been thought necessary to explain "authoritatively" that there is no sort of special privilege attaching to a member of Parliament, as such,251 words
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Advertisement229 1925-10-26 3 K j"- idP^^LI WML i Ph. Always Merry and Bright. Nothing i- more infectious than i enough of those si\ salts from vour I lan. tour, and a ehccrful dis j food, then what follows? Uead,on is always welcome. aches, constipation, I. v«r and kidney I! f „,mfs. a happy229 words
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Advertisement498 1925-10-26 3 USE: I BRITISH TIMKEN Tapered Roller Bearings. Most Eff icient Readily Adjustable. Every Roller Gauged Accurately to within fk G3 T One-Twelvethousandth of an inch. U/J^/l Sole Distributing Agents: ■■^^\wik\m Malayan Motors Agents in F.M.S. SINGAPORE. Messrs. WEARNE BROS., LTD.: Penang, Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur, Malacca. WEARNE BROTHERS LIMITED, Proprietors. GRAND498 words
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Advertisement57 1925-10-26 3 MilkF#®l An Entirely British Product stands for Purity, Security, Health and Happiness (The Hall Mark of Infant Foods) THERE FORK Start Your Baby on a Sound Foundation COW GATE.— Provides it. ON SALE AT All Chemists and Leading Dealers. Agent: M. R. Sns oon, 49. Robinson Road, also for Federated57 words
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Article, Illustration5693 1925-10-26 4 TKYKK, KH - TKYKK,KH,. -8NT^ THIRD REVELATION. CHAPTER XII. Gabrielle had looked forward to another •sleepless night. But the exhaustion brought about by previous insomnia, combined with her health and youth, made it so that as soon as her head lay upon the pillow she slept. Her sleep was haunted by vague,5,693 words
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Article1213 1925-10-26 5 THE FREE STATE SENATORIAL ELECTIONS. (From Our Own Correspondent). Dublin, S:pt. 21. The results of the Senatorial elections now in progress— will not be known till the first week of Decc.nber. The twentysix counties of the South and West are being treated as ene huge constituency and1,213 words
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Article595 1925-10-26 5 One Sure Place cf Its Location. At last! 1 settled myself back in a cornetseat with a sigh of relief, feeling perfectly limp. But at any rate we had got started on our holiday! I thought of the impudent cabman who had refused to touch even a595 words
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Article1006 1925-10-26 5 Like the p&et (.owner, I will not ask Jean Jacques Rousseau if birds con-fabu- j lau- or no; partly because I know they do, and partly because I should not think of going to J. J. R. for information about anything. Many kinds of birds confabulate all1,006 words
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Advertisement244 1925-10-26 5 PILES CURED WITHOUT AN OPERATION. No Case Too Chronic to bo Cured. led bv thousands of former sufferers been :>ermanently cured. With Dr. I absorptive Pile Plasma no bora or too long-standing to be ♦rmanently cured. The easy wonderful power of absorption s amazing. It soothes and gives the hrst244 words
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Advertisement351 1925-10-26 5 A GOOD PICK-ME-UP A raw egg swallowed with a teaspoonful of LEA PERRINS' SAUCE PYRAMID Guaranteed Pure Vegetable Oil Toilet Soap with a Delightful Fragrance that Lingers. Build up your j»£\ I Health with Halls Wine g THE SUPREME TONIC RESTORATIVE a When you arc exhausted by a trying climate—351 words
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Article369 1925-10-26 6 Only A Few Years More For Tank Guns. The War Office have decided at last to jemove the Tank Gunnery School from Lul worth Cove, but it will still be a few years before the famous Dorset beauty spot is completely freed from the presence of the369 words
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Article305 1925-10-26 6 Death of a Newsvendor who knew Everyone. Davy Stephens is dead; thousands who have been to the Derby remember him. for the Kingstown newsagent he sold papers on the quay f i r many years always came over tt> Epsom. He would wait for hours, Vearing305 words
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Article111 1925-10-26 6 Forty. one Deaths in 1925. London, Oct. 4.— The Aeronautical Correspondent of the "Weekly Dispatch" says that forty-one pilots have been killed in 1925 and nine during the past fortnight, and asks if this heavy toll is inevitable. Crashes from structural defects are foitunately rare111 words
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Article65 1925-10-26 6 Mr. C. V. Baylis, of Labu, is being transferred, to the new Guthrie property in Penang, and Mr. Peterson, who has been acting for Mr. Leonard on Mantin estate, goes to Johore on the latter's return. Mr. Ilaylis wi!l be greatly missed in Negri Sembilan sporting circles, having been for65 words
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Article464 1925-10-26 6 The urn of sacred flame in the famous fire temple of Rangoon has burned unceasingly for centuries. It is fed with a log of scented sandalwood five times a day by the "rWoartriaa priests. Lest thelt breath should pollute the flame the priests wear thicfk *^eils over their464 words
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Article275 1925-10-26 6 Reading the Southern papers these days convinces one that Queensland is decidedly the Bad Boy of the Australian Family in the minds of the rest of Australia. The Sydney "Daily Telegraph." for instance, says inter alia, discussing the epochal unrest: "What do we find275 words
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Article159 1925-10-26 6 It seems strangely tlifficult tt> reach certainty in regard to the wilt! ancestors of our most familiar cultivated plants and domesticated animals. Most of the- cultivated varieties of wheat seem traceable t«» the wild wheat which is still to be found growing on the slopes of Mount Hermon,159 words
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Article344 1925-10-26 6 Nowadays everybody t ..>,. sorts Whether it is' the largest consumption 0 f a member of the Italian eolony uTll a skipping championship corded recently, a nin^p,,,,,;,,, there* seems no limit to th. latest "championship- bai Miss Enid Wilson, aged 1... the -Girls' Golf Champion not in344 words
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Article338 1925-10-26 6 Observer's Adventures on lied ot OcUM "All round swam fishes black and red and blue, blue and yellow brushing against my fingers ns they tagged st delectable morsel that I held." This is not fantasy, but fact. a< fn cally described by Mr. William V>< m338 words
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Article63 1925-10-26 6 An elderly spinster i the "I ady Bountiful" of n took an illiterate old farm lal and taught him to real. A few a< she met her pupil Bttd said: are your studies progressing? Hav< read the wht)le of the 'U yet?" "Lor* bless yu. mum." ws« proud63 words
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Advertisement442 1925-10-26 6 THIS IS "DOLLAR WEEK AT WHITEAWAYS I a**-* LARGE w£* v TABLES 1 *0 LOADED WITH ATTRACTIVE GOODS SELLING AT $1.00 each, or Xwo for $1.00 Three for $1.00, Four for $1.00 and the like. Articles Articles Articles for 2 for 3 for $1.00 $1 oo $ioo _r*v _r* a***442 words
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Article133 1925-10-26 7 EASY TO GROW\ [Reuter's Service.] London, Oct. 23. Important discussions on the results of le prosy research occurred at a conference ot the medical committee of the British Empire Relief Association, with Dominion and colonial medical officers. Sir Leonard Rogers suggested a scheme to" distribute tc all tropical133 words
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Article162 1925-10-26 7 TReuter's Service,] tendon. Oct. 23. Morris ard Roberts, accl'* 3 3 0^ procuring girls, were again remandcl at the I'ckfic Id police court. Morriss was bailed in il o,ooo sterling, Roberts in i4OO. The prosecution alleged that accused were engagcJ in a conspiracy with the object of the162 words
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Article19 1925-10-26 7 fßenteT> Service. Marseilles. Oct. 23. M. Vaunne, the ne.v Govern.) -G* term, has embarked for Indo-China.19 words
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Article57 1925-10-26 7 TReuter's Service.] London. Oct. 23. Mr. Aniery, speaking at the Colonial Institut announced that the binet had decided to approve in principle of the recommendation of the East African commission for an Imperial guarantee for loans raised in connection with the transport and development of East Africa57 words
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Article28 1925-10-26 7 [Reuter s Service.] Tantah. Oct. 23. The revised casualty list of those injured at the fair shows fifty killed, fifty seriously hurt and others injured.28 words
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Article62 1925-10-26 7 [Reuter's Service.] London. Oct. 23. The Communists trial at Bow Street has been adjourned till Tuesday. LondVn, Oct. 24. Frederick Gayton, described as a fitter's mate, was arrested for carrying a red flag outside Bow Street yesterday, and was fined £5, with the alternative of a month's62 words
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Article188 1925-10-26 7 (By courtesy of the Nanyo NichiNichi Shimhunsha.) Tokio. Oct. 23. Rubber Market Soaring. Sellers quoted at Y.2.28 per pound f.a.q. spot in to-day's rubber market. China's Customs Conference. The fate of the forthcoming Customs Conference is now pessimistically viewed. Baron Shidehara, Foreign Minister, it is alleged, having reported188 words
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Article345 1925-10-26 7 BRITAIN'S BAD LUCK. EVERYBODY'S BAD WEATHER. f Reuter's Service. I Haiti more. Oct. 23. The socially constructed Super-Marine Napier S4 seaplane, wherewi.h th e British had the hijihest hopes of wresting the Schneider Cup from America to-morrow, crashed this morning and was totally wrecked. The pilot, Captain345 words
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Article428 1925-10-26 7 THE SCHN EIDER CUP CHALLENGE. Britain's Second Hope. Felixstowe, Sept. 26. The second of the two fastest aircraft built in this country was inspected by a small n^rty at Felixstowe air station this morning. This is the Gloster-Napier biplane, which, with the Supermarine monoplane, will represent Great Britain in the428 words
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Advertisement538 1925-10-26 7 BUSINESS CARDS^ Plesss Send for the Illustrated < etalpfus of Musicsl Instruments. I SEASON CO., LTD. nl and 113, North Bridge Rosd. g HARDWORKING AND TRUSTWORTHY SERVANTS. OOKS, AMAHS, AYAHS, ETC. ergs *rul under no obligation. We |j te any lady o r gentleman, anyng i requirements. Intending write. The538 words
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Advertisement877 1925-10-26 7 NOTICES. j EX-SER VICES ASSOCIATION OF MALAYA. (Sinjrapore Branch). ARMISTICE DAY. WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 11TH 1925. SERVICE AT THE CENOTAPH. The usual service at the Cenotaph will be held at 720 a.m. Ex-Servnce men and women should be in poaition i.e.. on the Parian* side of the r oad facing the877 words
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Advertisement798 1925-10-26 7 For the RACES. I Just unpacked a fine assortment of SILKS, SATINS, CREPE MAROCAINS, etc., in charming and interesting novelty at H. D. Roopchand's Silk Emporium Perfect dress designers H High Street .pnone 432 J J AUCTION SALE OF Magnificent Design Whit* Enamelled, Walnut and Mahogany Stained Teak Household I798 words
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Advertisement274 1925-10-26 7 AUCTION SALE of valuable European residential property at (.range Road, in the District of Tanglin MESSRS. POWELL 4 CO. LIMITED have been instructed to sell by public auction at tneir sale room. No. 17, Raffles Place, Singapore. ON TUESDAY, 27th OCTOBER. AT 230 PM Valuable freehold land and the brick274 words
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Article40 1925-10-26 8 COSGRAVE. On October '2'Ard. at the European Hospital. Kuala Lumpur, to Dr. ami Mrs. A. K. QssgrsfS. a daughter. LAZAKOO. On Mth Octolur r.«js. at Boats'inn Officer- Quarters. Robinson Road, Penang. to Mr. ano! Mrs. Oanul I.azaroo. a daughter.40 words
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Article14 1925-10-26 8 HOWELL. Sept. _'7. at tiuildfonl. Janu-s HssrsE, late Headmaster Malacca Ugh School, Malaya,14 words
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1127 1925-10-26 8 SINGAPORE FREE PRESS. MONDAY. OCTOBER 26. 1925. Week End Comment. Petrich, the town round which the Greek-Bulgarian squabble centres, is no-account little place in the fork of the Strumnitsa and the Struma, due north of Salonika. The newest maps show the town as undoubtedly in Bulgaria, so the frontier incident1,127 words
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Article1158 1925-10-26 8 j BEACHED AT TANJONG RHI Experiences of the Passengers. Passengers on the Burns Philp passenger 1 steamer Mareila encountered an exciting and somewhat disturbing preliminary to their safe arrival at Singapore on Saturday afternoon. When about five miles from SingaDore town and about abreast of Sea View1,158 words
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Article121 1925-10-26 8 Sir Percival Phillips, v ed in Singapore hy the Mareila <: iy sad shared in the excitement ol ha- been representing the Londoi I'm.kMail at the Imperial Press I Australia. Sir Pereival (wl a>ini» at the Raffles Hotel) began hin new>psper eaiast in the United S f121 words
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Article226 1925-10-26 8 MCBUYDEWHITr One of the most picture.-., U which have taken place r- eel I tf diat solemnized at thv Presbyterisi > hurch os Saturday afternoon, when Mis* Eva White, popular youngest daughter* of Mr. snd Mrs. I. Whi'e. wel-kn>.wn resident* pore, hsfams the brid.- of Mr. William Gibson226 words
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45 1925-10-26 8 ACCIDENT TO CAPTAIN CALTHROP-CALTHROP. The Master Attendant, throp-Calthrop. met U*ltn accident on BatUldaj Bin l that in jumping from I of the shipping office la Harbour Board tug Va. observe that the bunkopen. In consequem 1 fall and sustained series ribs, which necessitate the hospital.45 words
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Article20 1925-10-26 8 During the month of S Europeans arnved in the ieparted. The total ingress, es was 36,141; engres- J 7 ,62*20 words
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Advertisement284 1925-10-26 8 THE CONNOISSEUR COMES TO CALDBECK'S MARTINI ROSSI ITALIAN VERMOUTH BIG REDUCTION IN PRICE ASK YOUR STOREKEEPER FOR IT ALWAYS THE BEST —NOW THE CHEAPEST. II CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO.; LTD. (Incorporated in Shanghai). 46 Itobtesoa Road. Telephone 228 =*ft NEW SHIPMENT BLACKCOCK DUTCH VEAL of the Finest Quality. SMALL SHIPMENT SELECTED284 words
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Advertisement60 1925-10-26 8 rV.V^**A* fAV*N^.\V* lA*1 A* -V J".-.' m Parf urns de Luxe 5 OOTY Chypre j Origan j£ Rose Jacqueminot Paris ji Emeraude \l EAU DE COTY :j J" to be had from all dealers ji Dupire Brothers. JfST •VWWA*W^%Vb*Y%*WM^WdWW. It f _fl _t 1 k --1 1-- BmWkm***SmT -J' Sj.'P^60 words
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Article156 1925-10-26 9 PRANCE AND GERMANY. f FRENCH FINANCE. [Renter's Service. l London. Oct. 23. nch franc to-day slumped to lowest since March 1924, as a heavy selling by Continental in holders. CABINET MEETING. Paris. Oct. 21. to the newspapers, yesterday's ting on the subject of the finant tion was very156 words
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Article154 1925-10-26 9 RI SSI A A FRIEND. [Renter*! Service..] Berlin, Oct. 24. ai n. -peaking at an elecKarlsruhe, vigorously re*ugsjestion thai the Powers Locarno intended to form issian bloc. He declared that have nothing to do with since sh t laid the greatest i relations with Russia. PARTY DISSENSION. lU'rlin.154 words
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Article158 1925-10-26 9 [Reuter's Service.] Geneva, Oct. 24. Mandates' Commission to-day conng memorandum submitted by member, Heer van Baas, on f wheJnr Article 22 of the Bicta with the stipulations in C. mandates on the subject of trafle. The upshot of eenskterission was that the Commission th t terms158 words
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Article32 1925-10-26 9 [Reuter's Service.] Karachi, Oct. 24. *Mch visited th e Persian -i*hin living memory. B_sbire telegrams forty and the death-roll is f nas IrWmmmi T.OOO. Bahrein the STOrst affected district.32 words
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Article35 1925-10-26 9 Our Own Correspondent.) Penang. Oct. 25. Mval in aid of St. Fund was a great suc- large attendance. Mrs. the Bazaar open. The stalls '■ranged and tfie R ide-shows n J°>able.35 words
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Article237 1925-10-26 9 MILITARY RIVALS. THE GAME OF BLUFF. [Reuter's Service.] p «king, Oct. 23. Wu Pe:-fu claims that fourteen provinces are supporting him against Chanir Tsotaa, A conference of the leading militarists Ht Hanh.iw has elected Wu Pei-fu Com-mander-in-Chief of the allied forces and he U-aves for the north237 words
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Article338 1925-10-26 9 SIMMERING DOWN. a r Reuter's Service.] Sofia, Oct. 24. Th e Athens report that the Bulgars have occupied Greek territory is officially denied. The statement adds that not a single Bulgar has crossed th t frontier. "PI RELY DIPLOMATIC." Athens. Oct. 23. A communique states that now338 words
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Article81 1925-10-26 9 [Havas Service.] Fez. Oct. 25. Concerning the French operations on the Eastern sector, there is no question of a recess, but winter quarters will be occupied according to the precise carrying out of the pre-arranged plan. The French and Spanish staffs are fixing a line between81 words
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Article13 1925-10-26 9 Santiago. Oct. 25. Figueioa was elected President by a large majority.13 words
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Article87 1925-10-26 9 FAITH TRIUMPHANT. [Reuter's Service.*! Washington, Oct. 24. The administrative council of the Federal Council of Churches has addressed a communication to Mr. Kellogg urging the abolition of extra-territoriality and granting tariff autonomy in China. If the other nations are not ready to follow that policy, the American87 words
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Article43 1925-10-26 9 [Reuter's Service. 1 New York, Oct. 24. After another break the franc dropped to $4.11) per 100 francs, the lowest point reached for twenty months. The decline is attributed largely to the report that M. Caillaux is about to resign.43 words
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Article55 1925-10-26 9 [Reuter's Service.] Washington, Oct. 25. President Coolidge's economic budget is virtually completed six weeks ahead of schedule. It is understood that it keeps well within the tentative maximum of three billion dollars, compared with last year's throe billion and 788 millions. President Coolidge stedfastly refuses to55 words
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Article121 1925-10-26 9 1 [Reuter's Service.] Paris. Oct. 24. A plenary meeting of the International Telegraph Conference adopted the increase in the maximum terminal transit rates. It is understood that in practice the rates generally will not be raised, except *n the case of Germany, whose telegraph systems are working at121 words
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Article149 1925-10-26 9 [Reuter's Service.] Cologne. Oct. 24. While nothing is definitely known of the future strength of the British Army of Occupation after the evacuation of the Cologne area, it is considered certain that the strength will be considerably reduced. It is anticipated that three battalions, due under the149 words
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Article165 1925-10-26 9 [Reuter's Service.] Warsaw. Oct. 25. Muraszko has been sentenced to two years imprisonment. The people in court cheered Muraszko after the verdict. [A cable from Moscow dated March 31 stated:— The Rosta Agency states that two Polish Communist officers, who had been .sentence*! to death in the165 words
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Article21 1925-10-26 9 [Reuter's Service]. London. Oct. 25. Lady Reading has been successfully operated upon at Calcutta and her condition is satisfactory.21 words
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Article544 1925-10-26 9 V. D. KNOWLES CHALLENGE CLP. The first race of the series for the V. D. Knowles Challenge Cup took place on Sunday morning. Soon after 9 o'clock heavy masses of' cloud began to come up and the whole horizon from south to west was blotted out by approaching rain.544 words
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Article97 1925-10-26 9 a (From Our Own Correspondent. Penang, Oct. 25. The result of the Penang vs. Perak nockey match was g goalless draw. Perak were the superior side, bufe- the Penang defence prevailed. The second half was strenuously contested and both goals escaped narrowly. The following will represent the Y.M.C. A.97 words
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Article194 1925-10-26 9 Simple Imprisonment and a Fine. On Saturday, the District Judge, Mr. Franklyn-Robinson delivered judgment in the case in which Mr. Poey Keng Seng, a well-known Straits Chinese, was charged with destroying or concealing the account books of the Seaside Pavilion, a boarding house concern at Pasir194 words
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Advertisement35 1925-10-26 9 Dr. H. Mollet and several other Swiss scientists leave on Oct. 7 for Sumatra, with the intention of observing the eclipse of the sun on Jan. 14 on behalf of the Berne i Astronomical Institute.35 words
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Advertisement172 1925-10-26 9 Irish Dress Linens as a m^J iA»^^^sli_*inns_fc^^^^— __y New Shipment Just Received In The Following Plain Fadeless Colours BLUES— SKY AND SAXE; GREENS— DARK JADE AND GRASS; PINKS— SALMON AND ROSE; BROWN, GREY, LAVENDER, MAUVE, W'HITE. OWING TO A LARGE REDUCTION IN IRISH COST OF MAKING WE HAVE BEEN ABLE172 words
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Advertisement728 1925-10-26 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. t HECTOR Marseilles, London, Rotterdam and Glasgow In Port728 words
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Advertisement545 1925-10-26 10 Ellerman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) M ELLHMAr~LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA PORTS AND SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICE s.s. CITY OF DUNKIRK Havre, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg Oct. 28 s.s. CITY OF TOKIO London, Rotterdam, Hamburg and Dunkirk Nov. 8 s.s. KASENGA545 words
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Advertisement610 1925-10-26 10 P. O. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Incorporated in England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION fn LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government). OUTWARDS FROM LONDON. HOMEWAKDs For China snd Japan. For Marseilles. London and \ni-_ Due |__S Tonnage. Singapore.610 words
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Article674 1925-10-26 11 Dr. Vaughan presided at a meeting of the Education Section of the British Association at Southampton recently, when the question of vocational teaching was discussed. Among the papers read was one by Professor Cyril Burt, who, discussing vocational guidance in school, argued that ;he case of each child674 words
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171 1925-10-26 11 Made a Pauper by His Generosity Mr. Walt( i William Butler, a stately old man of seventy-seven years, who now lies buried in Luton General Cemetery, might well have as his epitaph, "A king's friend who died in a workhouse." He was stated171 words
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Article22 1925-10-26 11 TYe Rev. W. Butterworth, of Seremban, is shortly resigning his chaplaincy of St. Mark's, and is taking up a living in England.22 words
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Article535 1925-10-26 11 James Moore writes in the Daily Express:—New light clothes always make a man look and feel younger. But some men have acquired the knack of apparent youth even without the aid of new clothes. To find a reason for this, I made a tour of535 words
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377 1925-10-26 11 "When Sir Walter Raleigh set out long ago to discover his 'El Dorado,' he did not foresee in the scene of his quest a flourishing British colony in the centuries to come. British Guiana to-day is a land of wonderful opportunities. Its scenery, though unknown to377 words
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Advertisement448 1925-10-26 11 k *3 Chamberlain's i life I p !i! PAINBALM Pam Ba,m [fe BHIOMATKM F r S reneSS of the muscles umTZZZSSem, after violent exercise and for lie^=£*sr>. rheumatic pains, much relief ii j: BUP N 2:i D^I LD& is afforded by massaging the jtjjl *ORB. THROAT. m affected parts thoroughly448 words
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Advertisement347 1925-10-26 11 n T^^_i-i^\ ir^ t 4^^^i^ f%T __L il^^l M^^B m\ W^*mmm*^\'mm >aS_ __»-*"^^\V^^— J lk\ Ts^- v^'m f I m\^j^mm SiBBEI_3L__BBaiBBBBBBBBiBBBk^^L_J^ iBBiA_^BiHi Ak\. r s^ t*J^ W g What Makes Jj Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills J M Indispensable as a Household Medicine M It is their searching, cleansing qualities347 words
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Advertisement599 1925-10-26 12 Burns Philp Line (Incorporated in Australia). :0:— FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, via JAVA, DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND AND BRISBANE. :0:— Regular monthly sailings by the well- known steamer MARELLA (7,375 tons) and MONTORO (5,000 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is the largest snd finest steamer trading to Australia. Cabins S« Luxe, single berth599 words
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Advertisement46 1925-10-26 12 We are informed that the Ho Hong Steamship Company received a cable on Saturday from Amoy stating that H.R.H. Prince George, accompanied by the Admiral Commanding the China Squadron, had paid a visit to *he Company's steamer Hong Peng just prior to her departure for Singapore:46 words
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Advertisement821 1925-10-26 12 SHIPPING NOTES. The new B. I. steamer Santhia arrived at Singapore on Saturday on her maiden voyage. She is bound for China. The Italian cruiser San Gorgio arrived on Saturday morning and exchanged the usual salutes with the Fort. The cruiser comes from Shanghai with Rear-Admiral Cone of the Italian821 words
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Advertisement345 1925-10-26 12 JAVA-NEW YORK LINE I Regular three weekly service of the NEDERLAND STEAMSHIP COMPANY, "ROTTERI) iMLLOI HOLLAND AMERICA LINE. I} AN Intf.nded sailings of above Companies from Singapore to New York via Suez. ts... SIANTAR (jue s.s. SAPAROEA U( H Cargo is also accepted to Boston, Philadelphia, BarJtintore, U and Canadian345 words
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Advertisement409 1925-10-26 12 LLOYD TRIESTINO S.N. jj (Incorporated in Paly.) homeward sailings Bi-monthly service for Hrindisj, and Trieste via ports r»kin_ car,! through Bills of Lading for FiunT -2 .Levant and Black Sea Porti a u 0 7 r ports on the West Cos?t f [tab ROSANDRA x SILVIO PELUCO OUTWARD SAILINGS FOR409 words
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Miscellaneous600 1925-10-26 12 MAIL DESPATCHES. BY TRAIN. Kuala Pahang. Pekan, Sungei Lembing and Kuantan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesdsy, Thursdsy and Friday 6 a.m. Bangkok every Thursday 8 a.m Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah 8 a.m Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 8 p.m Kota Tinggi600 words
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Advertisement707 1925-10-26 13 O. S. K. Line, Destinations. Stesmevs. Arr. Dept. „rion. Hamburg, Rotterdsm, Antwerp. Bremen, via Colombo, \,i. >n :*nd Port Said. Amur Maru Nov. 12 Nov. 13 Algos Bay, Cape Town, Rio, Santos, Buenos Aires via Colombo. f Panama Maru Nov. 26 Nov. 28 ,mho and Bombay f Hamburg Maru Oct.707 words
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Advertisement406 1925-10-26 13 j^HBL- SiTANSHIP LINE TjH Mm> ***mSSL> Round -the-World PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICE 88 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,406 words
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Advertisement625 1925-10-26 13 general ages^ AH ROOSEVELT LINE I Kerr Steamship Co., Inc., 44, BEAVER STREET, NEW YORK. (Incorporated in U.S.A.) REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK. PHILADELPHIA and |1 i BALTIMORE f (via Suez) m ERELM oa. se BORDEAUX MARU due Nov. II m...SILVERAY due ror rates and other particulars apply:—625 words
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Article312 1925-10-26 14 ENFORCING DRY" LAW. Prosecutions of Liquor Violators. Washington. Sept. 22. According to figures compiled by the Federal departments, the enforcement of the prohibition laws has cost the United States nearly 100,000,000 dollars (about £20,000, 000) timing their existence of 5* 2 years. In addition to the tremendous outlay312 words
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Article249 1925-10-26 14 Rumanians in Ressarabia. London. Oct. 2. Mr. George Ren wick (one of the foreign correspondents of the London Daily Chronicle) alleges that gruesome judicial crimen are being perpetrated by Rumanians in Bessarabia, and he tells a story which, he says, is vouched for by such men ns Prolessor249 words
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Article18 1925-10-26 14 Mr. J. W. Eckersall, senior master of the Penang Free School, will be retiring in April next year.18 words
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Article474 1925-10-26 14 Question of the Supply of Rice. Although the rice supply in Japan varies every year in accordance with the result >f the rice-crop, it is roughly estimated as follows on the basis of the statistical figures for the past several years:— Yield from 3,150,000 cho of ricefields under474 words
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Article117 1925-10-26 14 Schoolmaster Commits Suicide. Bombay, Oct. 7. The dead body of a young European named W. A. Wray, formerly a sergeant in the Bombay Police and then schoolmaster at Mount Abu School, was found last evening with marks of blood and vomiting on the face. There was117 words
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Article52 1925-10-26 14 i Sir Theodore Fraser, G.0.C., who in- spected the M.fc.V.R., Teluk Anson, last month, has writ'en to Mr. R. J. B. Clayton, D.0., Lower Perak: "I met many kind people and many enthusiastic Volunteers during my tour but now here did I find more efficiency and more heartiness than at52 words
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Article423 1925-10-26 14 Many new and interesting facts about the* discoveries at the tomb of TiTin Tfcsacc were revealed by Mr. Howard Carter in 3 lecture on the subject at the New Oxford Theatre, London. He explained h>w when he made a small aperture in one of trie423 words
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Article257 1925-10-26 14 Those energetic "Reds" who are striving to enforce the seamen's strike in different ports around the world would perhaps be gratified to know (writes a Stock Exchange correspondent) that their activities have struck a light blow at that centre of capitalistic activity the Stock Exchange.257 words
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Article376 1925-10-26 14 Several people w*ere injured during a clash between Fascisti and Conm*»nist< at King's-cross, London, recently, state- the Daily Chronicle. Traffic was held up by a crowd nuMbefing several thousands, and when the ta-ob was broken up by police numerous fine fights took place in the376 words
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Article195 1925-10-26 14 I was strue*k the other day. says a writer in the Times, in reading Dostoievsky's novel "The Possessed," written long before the term Bolshevism came into common use* by finding there what seemed to me a good definition of it in the discourse of a fiery195 words
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Article25 1925-10-26 14 Mr. A. W. Grieve, of the Customs Department, has arrived at Seremban and taken over from Mr. Pickthall, who has been transferred to Lumut, Perak.25 words
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Advertisement114 1925-10-26 14 KORRENGZAL OINTMENT An approved pharmaceutical dESH KORRENGZAL is prepared preparation for the Skin. llfa r fl>!*-J t on jy Dv In cases of simple or infected ftfi^HL W E WOODS LTD mW**W*W^^^W^ Manufacturing Chemists, Svdney. wounds, deep-seated sores, ecze- Australia, mic eruptions, Dhobie Itch or 1 W^ 'w$W Proprietors of114 words
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Advertisement288 1925-10-26 14 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiip^ "-^iMMiimn^^ /CROSSMITH'Sx IGolden Still" Eau de G)logne\ has a wonderful l<nref resiling odour of invigorating I quality. Don t me-ely ask for Ban de Cologne I but Grossmith s "Golden Still' Baa de Cologne— I the pro<luct of nearly ;i Uup.lred vears' continuous I improvement. Magical in relieving headache288 words
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451 1925-10-26 15 FRASER CO.. EXCHANGE AND SHARE BROKERS. SATLRDAY, OiTOUER 24th. >t l lh\™S£L£ *-?S*^ mm* valut I I marked] unleB9 otherwise i Asam Kumbanp Uy -T Sellers Satan* Padan* Tin "i- 8 Kamuntintr 1-60 Johan Tin c.d. Kinta Assn. U0 djF a *J Kuchai Frefs. ($1) J-JS Kinta Tin Hg J-JJH451 words
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Article66 1925-10-26 15 I October L'4. Bank t m.s. 4 15.x Bank, demand 214 5-32 Private credits I m.s. 2 45^ New York, demand 56^ Credits 90 day- 5^ France, demand \'^\o India, T. T. myk 1 Honj»konjs. demand «»,i 4 p #c prem. y'ok(iham;i. demand |gg Java, demand 14Qi Bangkok, demand66 words
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Article221 1925-10-26 15 October 24. Tin 78 T,.n> $14iJ0 Gambler 170n IVpper Whit,. MM Pepper Black 43.00 Flake Tapioca gsq Pearl Sajf« Small g jjj Copra UJS I opra Sundrfed *,•> Opium, hen r-s n-it e<n, Rice. Liang Ilia (l ,n 'via-* B'ue Eagle (Old) 360 Rice. Liaag Hin han Mark Red221 words
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Article404 1925-10-26 15 Question of Crepe Rubber Soles. Port Elizabeth. August 29th.— The South African manufacturers, engaged in the production of crepe rubber-soled sporting wear, have suffered a severe set-back as the result of a new interpretation notified by the Commissioner of Customs. During the last two or three years404 words
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Article23 1925-10-26 15 S.S. and F.M.S. 6 p.c. Vic. Bonds 1920 $15,078,000 104*4 106 U ci S.S. 7 p.c. I^an 1921 $20,210,000 104 105 \i c.i.23 words
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Article206 1925-10-26 15 LYALL AND EVATTS REPORT. fkaammmta, Oct. i\. L ,ln BM oV/. [/p if*. I tons. Rubber.— 4s. Unchanged. l Rubbery— The feature ia CraigfcWna which. after a ouiet period, hav.- ati-on* buyers at 260. Scndais have sellers at 4, Punggors have had business up to 1.11% Mentakabs206 words
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Article164 1925-10-26 15 Singapore. *Ocl. 21. The market has shown considerable activity during the past week and values have again touched a high point due to a strong demand from America for Factory Account. Rubber is short for Octoher shipment and accordingly November and December deliveries have been in keen demand.164 words
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181 1925-10-26 15 INDIAN RAILWAY CONFERENCE CONCLUDES. Coal Ratea to Stand. Simla, Oct. 10. T\\. Railway Conference having concludeo, Mr. Lloyd Jones, the President, reviewing the work, announced that the Confer♦me was unable to recommend the reduction of rates for the long distance haul of coal tiaffic as no case was made out181 words
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Article126 1925-10-26 15 The seventh International Exhibition of Rubber and other Tropical Products and Allied Industries will be held in Paris, at the Grand Palais, from, January 21 to j February 6, 1927, under the distinguished patronage of the President of the Republic and under the auspices of the Ministry126 words
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Article40 1925-10-26 15 Singapore. Oct. 24, 11.30 a.m. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Spot 1.59 1.01; N ov 1.54'.. 1.55 -A; Nov- Dee 1.52 IM* Jan- March LM 1.:',7; i April-June 1.24 1.25. London Quotation 4s. .Market Quiet.40 words
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Advertisement502 1925-10-26 15 a^^^>^'"'Hnl-)^||«SHH«H____«B___^___^^ H i^^^^^^ Assets over $5,500,000. Till? ror imni nmnn*T TO Asgurartce in force over $19,000,000. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY UMTTH). (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFlCE:— Winchester House Sinirannro r~J The Company has £20,000 deposited^ SKI, r,♦. ir L0^ Doli OFFICE: 32 Old Jewry, E.C. P sitea502 words
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Advertisement965 1925-10-26 15 BANKING. HONGKONG AM) SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. j (Incorporated in Hongkong) L P^d Office: Hongkong. {immmmmTTA $50,000,000 issued and fully paid up $20,000,000 Reserve Fund:— Sterling 4,.*00!00G Silver $26',*****00 Keserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000^000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. L- P-ttenden, Esq., Chairmai nr n un Esq De Puty Chairman 3fi»s sell>5 ell>965 words
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Advertisement40 1925-10-26 15 ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE. (Incorporatad in England by Royal Chartar A. D. 1720). FIRE MOTOR CAR MARINE Fidelity Guarantee— Administration Bonds Singapo*** Representative -Messrs. BARLOW Co. Messrs. HARRISONS, BARKER CO, LU, CHARTERED BANK CHAMBERS (Ist floor) A GORDON LEE, Resident Manager.40 words
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Article2168 1925-10-26 16 VERY SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION. Bonnie Friends Hat -Trick. The Singapore Autumn Races came to a very successful conclusion on Saturday, the largest attendance of the meeting indeed, something like a record for the Club having the satisfaction of seeing some very interesting racing. The weather was all that2,168 words
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Article309 1925-10-26 16 Key knocks Out Oraus li\ The Fourth Round. A programme which deserved better support than it got was put on at the Happy Valley on Saturday night, the main event being a ten-round contest for the lightweight championship. The holder, Rattling Key, had little difficulty in disposing of Orsus,309 words
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Article321 1925-10-26 16 MORE HEAVY SCORING. [Reuter's Service.] London, Oct. 24. The following are the results of to-day's English and Scottish League matches: Division I. Birmingham 1, Leicester C. 1. Blackburn R. 4, Notts C. 1. Bury 3, Aston Villa 3. Cardiff City 0, Manchester U. 2. Everton 4, Leeds United321 words
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Article97 1925-10-26 16 England and Ireland Draw. [Reuter's ServW. I.dfldiui. Oct. 24. The International football match at Belfast between Ireland and England resulted in a goalless draw. The weather was fine and 35.000 spectators were present. Both teams were slow in settling down. Tht* Irish forwards made many dashing rushes, but97 words
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Article36 1925-10-26 16 f Reuter's Service.] London. Oct. 24. In friendly matches the Corinthians beat tin Northern Nomads by four goals to two, and the London Caledonians drew with Oxford L T niversi</, no goals being scored.36 words
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30 1925-10-26 16 SINGAPORE GOLF CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP. Semi-Final Results. Rut ley beat Harrison by 6 and 4. Hardie beat Campbell by 6 and 5. Pinal Result. Hardie beat Rutley by 7 and 6.30 words
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Article38 1925-10-26 16 Dyne Cup Final To-day. Mr. and Mr. Hamilton, owe 15.5, vs. Miss Griffith-Jones and Mr. Fulcher owe 15.1. If wet on Monday to play on Tuesday and if wet on Tuesday to play on Wednesday.38 words
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Article83 1925-10-26 16 the exchanges generally. The referee gave the fight to Choo Seng. Soo Beng was too good for Battling Swee, substituting for Kid Mohay, and at the end of the first round the Battler retired. Aman forced Battling Cheng to retire at the end of four rounds, and Sam Foxy outpointed83 words
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Advertisement412 1925-10-26 16 Moutrie Pianos The expression of true music demands an instm ment of the Highest Merit. In a MOUTRIE PIANO You have the best that skilled artisans can achieve. Call and demonstrate this for yourself H *f 0 r Purchasing*. i S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Hongkong). The Arcade, SINGAPORE412 words
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