The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 15 September 1921
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section15 1921-09-15 161 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1921. No. 1,78015 words
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Article192 1921-09-15 161 LEADERS. PAGE. Jogging our Memory 161 The Rubber Verdict Final 161 Fort Canning Schemes 162 Comments of the Week 162 Trade and Exchange If 2 Our Coming Budget 166 rOLICE AND COURT NEWS. Actions by Circus Employees 165 Robinson-rd Motor Fatality 166 Kiang Bios, m Bankruptcy 167 <itionella Oil192 words
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Article142 1921-09-15 161 SEPTEMBER 14. Tin 75 Tom $78.C0 Gudritt Cube No. 1 13 50 Gambfor 0.37»£ Popper Black 14.75 P I'per (white fair) 31.00 i'apioca. «mnll flake, t.g. 6.00 Tapioca. Medium pearl f.g 8.50 Ptarl Saco. small 9-00 ''opra Bundricd 13.25 Copra Mix 12.50 Ophn, Benares uncort 5,009 Kice, Ranpoon white142 words
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Article111 1921-09-15 161 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. BIRTHS. MARSHALL. On Sept. sth. at Marlow, Bucks, the wife of F. C. Marshall, of a daughter. GILLINGHAM- At Clonlee House. Tampin, on Sept. Jth, to Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Gillingham. a son. SYMONDS.- On the Gth September, at Devonport, Tasmania, to Mr. and Mrs,, S. L.111 words
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Article320 1921-09-15 161 No mail has been received hero since k:st issue, but one is expected to-day. Thdro has not been much change m the' rubber market during the week, practically all grades being m <rood demand at the weekly auctions, the total quantity sold being 546 tons. Nakamura the320 words
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Article169 1921-09-15 161 SEPTEMBER 14. Bank 4 m.s. 24 5-32 Bank demand 2 29-32 Private credits 3 m.s. 2 4 17-32 New York, demand 43 Credits 90 days 16 France, demand 530 India, T. T. 163 Hongkong, demand 21 z p.c. Prem. Yokohama, demand 89*4 Java, demand 136 1 Bangkok, demand 90169 words
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Article, Illustration672 1921-09-15 161 «fc«n Ft«m th« ?«epU t right udato* my laCatßce »ivJ :u>Wl))«d V>y patriot Troth her glorioos practptt in*r 9U4mmd f llfifcc, U>nitf and Lav*. Sept. 9. The public of Singapore, like th# parrot, does not say a great deal but it thinks a lot, and although the672 words
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Article307 1921-09-15 161 The wire from our Kuala Lumpur correspondent will presumably convince the enthusiastic protagonists ol compulsory restriction that they are hammering against a door which has been definitely bolted and barred, and the puny blasting charges of public opinion of the Colony and F.M.S. will be entirely307 words
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Page 161 Advertisements
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Advertisement154 1921-09-15 161 Subscriber? U tko "Singapore Freo Pross" weekly returning from Europe to tko Straits by any ef the mail lines, are invited to send to the llaMgmr th« name of their steamer and iuU cf arriT» iti Singapore. Copies will tb •c mailed to m<*et ihom at various ports of -all.154 words
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Article885 1921-09-15 162 Sept. 10. It is more or less common Knowledge now that there are, m Municipal circles, two schools ot thought as regards the proper thing to do for obtaining adequate municipal office accommodation- One el these schools favours what we may term the grandiose idea of a885 words
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Article909 1921-09-15 162 Sept. 12 The continuation of negotiations between Sinn Fein and the Cabinet discounts the former rumours that De Valera had shut and barred the door. Perhaps he was sparring for an opening. It is ,no\v proposed that on the 20th the Cabinet and the representatives cf909 words
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Article881 1921-09-15 162 Sept. 13. There are a few indications that the trade of the world is on the mend. In spite of the reported six millions unemployed m the United States, perhaps a couple of million iv England, and generally throughout the world many other hundred thousands, there is881 words
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Article763 1921-09-15 163 Sept. 14. The usual time for issuing the Estimates of the Colony is now close at hand, and probably no one envies the tar.k that lies before the Governor and his advisers m deciding how to meet the present extremely difficult situation m the Colony, probably the763 words
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Article868 1921-09-15 163 Sept. 15. No man can be indifferent to what he considers the errors or failings of his fellow-men. Similarly no natio* can be indifferent to the fate of another nation, and that is why every nation (except perhaps some of the Russians themselves) is now deeply concerned868 words
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Article249 1921-09-15 163 Chere were great icenef at Ktml-i Lumpur Station on Tuesday morning when the Acting JJritish Resident of Sel&ngor and" BSrs. Marks entrained for Port Swettenham en route for Singapore to catch the Home-ward-bound Blue Funnel s.s. AstaniuK. They must have been greatly pleased at the249 words
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Article11 1921-09-15 163 Mr. Charles Reade, Town Planner, has left Kuala Lumpur, for Singapore.11 words
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Article231 1921-09-15 163 PENANG NEWS. (From Our Own Correspondents Penang, Sept. 8. Prosecutions for not making income tax returns were instituted against four Chinese And four Mohamedhan traders by the Collector of Income-tax. The Chinese admitted the offence and were each fined five dollars and costs. The rv.t pleaded not guilty.231 words
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Article313 1921-09-15 163 COMMITTEE BELIEVES IN RUBBER SHAKE OUT. (From Our Own Correspondent). I Viang, Sept. 14. At the half-year!;- meeting of the Peliiiii^" Chamber <>f C :iimerec, Mr. W. S C.»ldio presiding Eaid In h's speech that he regretted there was no apparent ptogresi m the solution of313 words
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Article207 1921-09-15 163 The Straits Settlements Benevolemt Society is not so widely known as it should be. The head-quarters are m London and the trustees and committee are some of the best known business men of Singapore m former times. Mr. E. D. Hewan is the hen. treas. at207 words
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Article2613 1921-09-15 164 PLAINTIFF IN THE BOX. The action ot Messrs. Goodall Mid Co. versus Messrs. H. S. Godwin, J. J. Blandin, R \V. McKenow, R. S. Nelson, H. T. Karsten and 1). G. W. Aimers, sued personally and as member! of the committee of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce2,613 words
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Article389 1921-09-15 164 S. F. A. CUP COMPETITION. The second match of the S.F.A, lt oompetitioa was played on the Padang yesterday between S.C.C. and the Staffords II team. The match was keenly confc throughout and ended m a, pointless draw In the first half the Club had perhapa a shade389 words
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Article16 1921-09-15 164 London, Sept. 7. In the match at Scarborough Gentlemen vs. Player*, the Players made 198.16 words
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Article89 1921-09-15 164 Detroit, Sept. 7. The Mapleleaf Seventh the British entrain m the International motor boat race it Detroit sank m the first race whilst jroing at full speed, the bottom dropping out of the boat. In an attempt to swim the Channel Mr?. Hamilton, the champion lady swimmer,89 words
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Article127 1921-09-15 164 (M*lay Mail Telegram). A London cable of Sept. 3rd to the Cirii und Military Gazette gives the following results m League football Division One. Aston Villa 4, Manchester City 0. Bradford 3, Oldham 0. Burnley 3, Birmingham 0. Chelsea 1, Blackburn 1. Liverpool 2, Sunderland 1. Manchester127 words
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Article63 1921-09-15 164 Mr. S. If. R. XaiJu has received i from Swami Abhedar.anda sitting that lafC Japan iir the sJt Tanda. He if exp< tod to arrive here on Of about ittrci hi* Thm P. and O. Dttwmn has left Hont korig:, and is expected to artrivc at thi •t noon on63 words
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Article795 1921-09-15 165 The Hon. Dr. Claud Severn and Mrs. Claud Severn ere to be congratulated on the birth of a son. Mr. Gerald E. Penny's yacht Whimbrel wai entered m the International six metre event at Cowct on August 10th, but did not start Preaa representatives were officially795 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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165 1921-09-15 165 To ihe Editor, Dear Sir, Further to my letter of yesterday anent the Rubber Producers' Corporation, Ltd., I am directed *o inform you that a cable has been received from the Rubber Growers' Association stating that His Excellency the High Commissioner for the F. If. S. has165 words
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Article126 1921-09-15 165 To The Bflttter. Dear Sir, 1 am directed to irJjonn you that my local committee has sent ta all local rubbei' owning companies and proprietors of rubber estates full particulars of the R. 6. A. Rubber Producers' Corporation, Ltd., together with forms of provisional assent126 words
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Article314 1921-09-15 165 It) the Supreme Court yesterday, before the Chief Justice, Sir Walter S. Shaw, the cases were mentioned of John Ebling Henry vs. F. E. Fillis, and Mabel Kinamond (otherwise known as Aubrey) vs. F. E. Fillis. Mr. Dudley Parsons, fov the defendant, ■aid that Mrs. Fillis314 words
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Article110 1921-09-15 165 Tic Admiralty make the following m>tificatoicn nbout the naval flags of Siam: The flag of the Admiral of the Fleet is blue with a white elephant, and m the upper canton next the staff two yellow anchors crossed, surmounted by the Siamese crown. An admiral's flap110 words
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Article110 1921-09-15 165 OFFICIAL REPORT. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its usual auction on W.ednesday when there was Catalogued 1,452,233 lbs. Tons 648.32; Offered 1,315,130 lbs. Tons 587.11 Sold :—1,223,970 lbs. Tons 546.41. PRICES REALIZED Ribbed Smoked Sheet Singapore Standard Quality 26 V« Good Average Quality 25^110 words
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Article144 1921-09-15 165 Rubber. Singapore, Sept. 8. There was a good demand for all grades at the usual weekly auction on Wednesday fit prices showing practically no change from the previous week. Standard Sheet at 26 V 2 cents and Off Quality up to 26 cents show no change^ Standard Pale144 words
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Article106 1921-09-15 165 Singapore, Sept. 8. For the Weekly Rubber Auction, held yestfrday, the quantity catalogued amounted to 648 tons. Demand throughout was strong ar.d keen competition was witnessed for good quality lots. Values remain practically unchanged, although, on the average a shade firmer. Standard Quality Sheet sold for 26 cents,106 words
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Article307 1921-09-15 165 The market closes quiet. Rubber is easier at ZlVk cents September, SOU cents October to December. There is practically no market for rubber shares. One or two small parcels were placed but for the majority of shares it is difficult to quote. Tin improved steadily and elates307 words
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Article231 1921-09-15 165 Markets. London, Ang. 1L There is little change to report since w» last wrote yon. All markets remain quiet and business generally is very slack. Copper. Hrn been a steady market, bmt business have been restricted with coa- sumers. There has been a fair turnover on 'Change231 words
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Article305 1921-09-15 165 The following notes for the seven days ended Aug. 3, 1921 are issued to the Press. Germany. There has been little of importance to report m the British «r#a during the past week. It is stated that the Rosenberg area is still somewhat disturbed; and desultory firing takes305 words
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Article272 1921-09-15 165 Mrs. E. B. Lay-bourne reports tij the police that she had been sobbed of a brilliant gold ring valued at $300, and suspects "her boy who has ahstftndcd. The receipt* of the Java Railways con tinue to increase, being some 600,00 c. guilders odd higher m July than m June.272 words
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Article630 1921-09-15 166 TENNIS IN THE KAIN. (From Our Own Correspondent) Edinburgh, A up. 10. The Ireland versus Scotland cricket match unfortunately, suffered through the vagaries of the weather; instead of three full days, play was restricted to less than two, and ended m a draw very much m favour of630 words
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Article124 1921-09-15 166 Ifr H C Akc, who has been recruiting, after his recent serious illness, at the Crag, I'enang, has returned to Singapore says the Pinmng Gazette. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Goldie left Ipoh on Sept. £>th for a holiday at Home and Mr. Donald Miller has assumed charge of the124 words
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Article426 1921-09-15 166 Too Early for Home Rule. In the course -of his book en India ami the East generally Col. Wedgewood has the following remark? to make about our part of the world The Malay State and Singapore, though similar m many ways to Ceylon and Burma, present special426 words
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Article236 1921-09-15 166 The following, says the Malay Mail, is rough guide to steamship frres as they stand to-day: Allowing for a gviod corvnect on at Rangoon, which would limit cost <of transhipment to about $40, the cheapest way to Set Home is by Henderson Ur.e from Ban8008 to Liverpool at236 words
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Article133 1921-09-15 166 The Daily Mail Johannesburg correspondent says that a syndicate has commenced operations for salving the East Indiaman Grosvenor which sailed from Trindomalee m 1782 laden with gold and jewels and was wrecked off the east coast of Cape Colony. Ar. engineer has reported that the ship is intact. Last year133 words
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Article393 1921-09-15 166 ASSIZE PROCEEDINGS. The trial at the Assizes of the thr©e accused m the Scremban murder case, commenced m the Supreme Court, Seremban, on Monday morning, before the Hon. Mr. Justice L. M. Woodward. J. C., with whom sat Mr. M. L. Phillips of Bukit Kubu estate and393 words
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Article121 1921-09-15 166 The inquest into the death of a Chinese who was knocked and killed by motor car m Robinson Road on the evening of the 31st ult, was commenced m the Coroner's Court yesterday. Nymt bia Taatr, the Matey chauffeur of the cur No. 1 ir>, was present121 words
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Article273 1921-09-15 166 At the instance of the Income Tux Department, no fewer than 67 oasts, m which mostly chettiea and Chinese traders were summoned for failing to submit necessary returns for the purpose of taxing, were brought up before Mr. NuDU m the District Court yesterday. Same were settled,273 words
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Article714 1921-09-15 166 NAKAMURA IN THE FINAK. > The European last "hope" m (kc Gaunt Cup, Oliver, was yesterday afternoon beaten by Nakamura, and Singapore. will thus be represented by Japanese m the final tie to-day. The clever little oriental has gone from triumph to triumph beating the best players that714 words
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Article39 1921-09-15 166 Detroit, Sept 7. Miss America the Second, won the Lak George Trophy for tlu> mile i peed champfoj" chip for motor boats with a speed of 80.; miles per hour, a world record for hy* planes.39 words
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Article27 1921-09-15 166 New York, Sept Barnes, the American champion, Hutchison, the British champion, five four m a thirty-six ito-le golf match r purse of two thousand dollars.27 words
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Article712 1921-09-15 167 Mr. atd Mrs. Oliver Marks sail for Home the 26th instant. fbe resignation of Lt. T. O. Mayhew >:. V. A. has been accepted. i G. K. Hall Brutton, Solicitor, left for Penaag by the P. O. s.g. i on August 29. We -u'Tt t.) hear712 words
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Article795 1921-09-15 167 NAKAMURA— CHAMPION OF MALAYA. Nakamura is the tennis champion «f Malaya. This clever little Japanese has earned this coveted title by defeating all comers European, Chinese and Japanese m the Gaunt Cup Competition. In the filial tie yesterday he added the name of Hooi Hye, Penang's representative,795 words
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Article1460 1921-09-15 167 GROCER'S HEAVY LOSSES. I l ii-e public examination m bankruptcy of I Mr. Wee Chin Kiang, of Kian<£ Brothers, Orchard-road, was commenced m the Supreme Court yesterday morning before Mr. Justice Barrett Lennard, the Official Assignee, the Hon. Mr. C. J. Saunders conducting the enquiry. Wee Chin Kiang1,460 words
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Article95 1921-09-15 167 FRASER'S REPORT. Singapore, Sept. t. Rubbers. Nothing doing-. Minin-r. Little easier. Taipings $1.07 to $1.12%, North Taipings $1.32% to $1.37 V 2, South Taipingi 70 to 75 cents, Ulu Plans $1-25 to $1.30, L nguis $3.50 to $3.75, Nawng Pets $1.45 to $1.55, Rawangs 60 to o595 words
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Article78 1921-09-15 167 Two very beautifu 1 Prvvost's .squirrels from Malacca, a species which the Society has been unable t;) exhibit fcr mar.y years, •aye been purchased arid placed m the small mammals' house next the insect house. The fur of the head, upper part it the b»ody, and tail78 words
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Article70 1921-09-15 167 Penang Chinese Prosecuted. At the instance of the Protector of Chinese, six teachers m the Chung Wah Chinese school m Maxwell Road and three m the Leng Eang Hoay school m King street appeared m the District Court en September 8 m answer to summonses t- i70 words
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890 1921-09-15 168 HOW FOOD PRICES HAVE FALLEN. COMPARISON OF A YEAR. 11l comparing: the latest Market Price List dated September sth (seme figures of which are approximate) with one of March 7th (six months ago), and again with one of August ol^t (a year ago) the steady decrease m ihc- price of890 words
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Article375 1921-09-15 168 The eleventh report of the Directors to the Shareholders for the 12 months ended June 30th states that after charging depredation upen the assets of the Company, the profit and loss account shiiAvs a net loss on the year's working of $12,435.27. Deducting this from the375 words
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Article393 1921-09-15 168 ANOTHER ASSOCIATION FORMING. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Sept .">. The Malay Mail is informed that the Idea of a dollar rubber producers' association, to include all interests, has met with considerable support and a meeting will shortly be held to elect a committee which would proceed393 words
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Article1336 1921-09-15 168 Quicquid agunt homine* nostri est fnrrnf nhriii Juvenal The Colonial Secretary has a naif ingenuousness which adds greatly to the charm of all his words and acts. In the discussion on the Victoria Hall he admitted, with a frankness which was almost soothing, that there was1,336 words
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Article45 1921-09-15 168 (From Our Own Correspondent.' Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 9. The Malay Mail has a telegram froi Colombo stating: that London import- i plantation lubber for Aogoat were 6£43 tons and deliveries 4,218. The total stocks of Para and Plantation were 72,870 tons against 30/709.45 words
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Article287 1921-09-15 168 Singapore. Sept. 10. Rubber*. Still idle. Miaiag. Dull, Taiping $1.02 H North Taiping $1.27^ $1..55, Soul: i 70 cent< To cents, Rawangi 60 v-ents, Nawstig Pets $1.45 $1.."^. Liugai" $3.60 $:*.70, Ulu Piahs $I^2 >i $1^7%, Collieries $14.25 $15.25, Uniteen $15.7 i $1rt.50, Fraser N eaves $28.287 words
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767 1921-09-15 169 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1921. CITRONELLA OIL DISPUTE. SATURDAY'S JUDGMENT. An action was commenced before Mr ice Barrett- Lennard m the Supreme rt <>n Friday, August 5 and concluded after somewhat lengthy hearing m which Messrs. Wilson Holgate and Co. (Far East) claimed damages from Messrs E S. Attia anl Co.,767 words
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Article576 1921-09-15 169 SINGAPORE YACHT CLUB. AN EXCITING RACE. The lan ra.o for Margaret II Cup, under handicaps fixed by Captain Bredenberg. was sailed yesterday morning and the excitement wai maintained up to th finish, only three aecendi dhriding Mi. Qrsl two h»ats to complete the courre. Mr. Flett started the576 words
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Article321 1921-09-15 169 London, Sept. 10. At the Scarborough Festival Jubilee, the match between Mr. C. I. Thornton's .England XI vs the Australians wa3 begun m perfect weather. Thsre was a record attendance of ten thousand and the wicket vas hard and fa*t. Douglas won th? toss ard the Englishmen went m321 words
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Article128 1921-09-15 169 CEYLON XI WIN—H. M. SERVICES DRAW. Interest m the Singapore Cricket Tournament is now chiefly centred <>n the neck and neck race by the S. C. C. and the Ceylon XI to secure premier position In the championship. By defeating the Public Services and Law on Saturday Scharenguivei's128 words
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Article494 1921-09-15 169 Fortune aerain untied on the Ceyli:n XI <m Saturriay, and by defeating the Public Service! and Law, they retained their unbroken record but it wa^ a near thing, The wicket, which was on the soft side, acted curiously. At one end the ball494 words
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Article536 1921-09-15 169 The meeting of the S. R. C. and H. M. Services resulted m a drawn game. The Recreation Club again revealed their batting strength and compiled t2B for 8 wickets, when the inn ngs was declared closed. Frsnsiscus carried out his bat for536 words
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Article219 1921-09-15 169 On Saturday a rather extensive deal was arranged for the disrcsal of the fine three storied buih'i.-.c: situated on the corner of Hil) Street and Stamford Road kn&wn as Ribefro Builriinps. The Land which \ras criminally owred by Messrs. Frankel was purchased some two and219 words
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Article39 1921-09-15 169 A large number of ex-llamburg-American and North-German Lloyd officers are appearing m China, says the latest copy of The Navy to hand, and the British officers ir. Chinese 4hips are iPMfering what the next move is going to be.39 words
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811 1921-09-15 170 CENTRAL MOTORS Ltd. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. The third annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Central Motors Ltd., was held on Saturday at the offices Laidlaw Building, Mr. W. A. Sims presiding. Others present .were Messrs J. A. Hamilton, J. L. MacNahy Chew Woon Poh, (directors), G. B. KJfley811 words
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Article802 1921-09-15 170 The fifth Assizes will commence m the Supreme Court this morning. Inspector H. J. Gowland, of Kuala Kanjrsar, is ill m Taiping Hospital. It is reported that Mr. S. H. Langston. First Magnstrste, Kufaia Lumpur, is taking over thfi post of Ctoliector of Land Revenue, Selangor,802 words
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323 1921-09-15 170 We have been courteously supplied with the following statement: The Committee are paying from the fund pensions to seven persons amounting to #1720 per annum, owing to high cost of living it has been decided to double these pensions making annual payment $3440 per annum.323 words
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Article101 1921-09-15 170 At a meeting heid at tho Garden Club oa Thursday, t v c followinp: ccimmittee w»s formed to deal with the Non-European unemployed C. /airman:— Mr. Chan Sze Onn, Vice* Chairman:— Mr. N. B. Westerhout, Hon. Secretary:— Mr. Gfcft Hood Kiat, Hon. Asst. Secretary— Mr. A. H.101 words
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Article184 1921-09-15 170 The Penang Chinese Unemployment fund In Penang has presented an interesting report. Two attap houses are to be built to accommodate each fifty persons. During tnr. three weeks ended Sept. 4th 672 cases were dealt with, fifty old and infirm persons to bo repatriated; eighty to be sent to184 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Letter400 1921-09-15 170 To The Editor, Sir,— There is a point which h&< beei forced on my notice during my recent tour which I would like through the medium your paper to bring before those who act m the matter. That point is that many senior men ployed m planting400 words
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Article270 1921-09-15 170 To the Editor, Sir. What pleasure it must ha\< X n housewives to read of ihe heavy drop m market commodities. In order to test this. my cook was told to buy Ikan tingiri, and if he could not buy it at :*r> to -JO cetlti kati, he270 words
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Article145 1921-09-15 170 It has been decided to admit wou> Hongkong University and the fini student has already been register^] A bathing party had a gruesome perience m Junk Bay, Hongkong, a few day! ago. Wlhile the bathers were m the water they observed a dead body rise to the surface. It was145 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article442 1921-09-15 171 SINGAPORE BEATS NEGRI SEMBILAN. In describing this match played on Saturday at Seremban and won by Singapore by fomr to nil the Malaya Leader >ays Although the play was fast and exciting throughout it became evident rarly m the game that the visitors were I the superior442 words
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Article94 1921-09-15 171 (Malay Mail Telegram). A London cable of Sept. sth to the Civil *nd Military Gazette gives the following results of League football Divison One. Arsenal 1, Preston North End 0. Birmingham Chelsea 1. BoHon 1, Tottenham Hotspurs 0. Burnley 2, Sunderland 0. Cardiff 0, Aston Villa 4.94 words
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Article145 1921-09-15 171 The semi-final will be played on Sunday naming next the 18th inst and the final, <3(. holes) om Sunday morning 25th inst. The following were the result? m the thW am] fourth rounds. 3rd Round. H. Gaffe beat P. A. B. McKerron fi 5. 1- S. Gibson145 words
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Article25 1921-09-15 171 Sept li. In the United States national lawn tenma rinses championship second round Shimidzu beat the Calif ornian, Allen* 6 3, G— 12—10.25 words
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Article1152 1921-09-15 171 Little Mohamed conies down to greet me sturdy son of a sturdy sire— toddling over stick and gtone with bare feet, indifferent as a rickshaw coolie on a hot tarred road. Unlike many Malay babies, Mohamed is not m the least shy al>o, strange to say, he1,152 words
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Article411 1921-09-15 171 The application by the Dutch authorities for the extradition of one W. L. H. M. Kegout, a Dutchman, on a charge of embezzlement m Java was again mentioned m the District Court on Saturday. It wil] be remembered this is the e*s», m which the accused, previous411 words
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Article224 1921-09-15 171 The Rev. R. C. Freeman, of Nanking, a Methodist Episcopal missionary, was swept to his death over a waterfall at Killing on August 27 says a message from that place. Firing on sihips on the Yangtse by Chinese soldiers is described m recent Shanghai papers as a daily occuranlce. Capt.224 words
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Article254 1921-09-15 171 TWO DISMISSED. In the Supreme Court yesterday mor- ning the Chief Justice, Sir Walter S. jShaw dealt with two appeals. In the first j case, Kassim bin Pelia, a motor car drit ver, appealed against a magistrate's j irrviction and fine of $30, or one montk's I rigorous254 words
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Article115 1921-09-15 171 The annual report for the year ended Dec Slat 1920 states: The general balance shoot anu profit *nd IOM account to 31st December 1920, show that the net profits amount of fl 12,129, 827.19 (£1,010,819), out of which, after providing for the Statutory Reserve to the extent115 words
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Article290 1921-09-15 171 The local Braiichi of the Yokohama Specie Bank Ltd. is m receipt of telegram from the Head office stating that at the 83rd halfyearly general meeting held on the 10th instant the following resolutions have been passed. That the ret-prorit for the half-year endIng 30th June la>t290 words
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Article78 1921-09-15 171 Fraser's Report. Singapore, Sept. 12. Rubbers. Very quiet. Mining. Taipinps $I.o2 Vis $1.07%, Nortii Taiping-s $1.25 $1.30, South Taiping^ 70 cents 75 cents, Navvng Pets $1.45 $1.55, Rawangs 60 cents 6o cents, Murais $4.2T> $4.50, Renongs 25s 6d 26s Cd, Linguis $3.50 $3.75, Ulu Piahs $1.25 $1.30.78 words
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Article762 1921-09-15 172 Mr. P. M. Robinson <cf the Eastern Smelting Co. Penang, has arrived m Sinigapore. Single bee hives are yielding from 2001 b. to 3001 b. of honey m Buckinghamshire. Mr. W. Peel, the Controller of Labour (and also <of the labcurless) is on a visit to762 words
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Article168 1921-09-15 172 APPELLANT WINS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. 13. Judgement has been given for the appellant, m the appeal of Inspector BaTtels vs the Crown, by three judges. The case arose out of alleged defamation of the nurses and sisters at the hospital and Bartels was convicted168 words
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Article90 1921-09-15 172 UNOFFICIAL OPPOSITION TRIUMPHS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala I umpur Sept IS. The Malay Mail lias a telegram from Colombo stating that the Ceylon Government's Imperial preference and fresh taxation prtofpoeali met with the unanimous opposition of IJnoftcials, and after a two days' dabate the Governor agreed90 words
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Article391 1921-09-15 172 The filth Assizes of the year commenced m tht* Supreme Court yesterday before Mr. Justice Barrett Lermard. with a rather modest list, numbering fourteen cases. Besides four cases of unlawful return from banishment, two of sraujr robbery, two of counterfeiting coin, there are to be two murder trials.391 words
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Article80 1921-09-15 172 No fewer that 151 trees were up^oted or blown down m the French Concession as the result of the heavy storm which visited Shanghai during the week ertdinjr Aueust 20th. X Lieutenant-General Sir Aylmer HunterWeston, who was delegated to investigate the matter, recommends that a Gallipoli memorial be erected on80 words
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Article729 1921-09-15 172 UEQI'ESTS FOR EJECTMENTS. The usual weekly meeting of tha Rent Board was held yesterday afternoon m the Census Office, Victoria Memorial Hall, when Mr. C. N. Maxwell presided and there were also present Messrs E. Tessensohn Koh Ga» Hin, Gaw Khek Khian and W. H. Readewcrth. An applicatie*729 words
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Article104 1921-09-15 172 There are now m Belgium more than 650,000 unemployed, with an average of abut 2,700,000 workless days. Late experiments indicate that soy-bean hay is a valuable addition to forage crop*. It contains a large proportion of digestible protein, ami m feeding value has proven to be superior to red clover104 words
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Article703 1921-09-15 172 REVISED RILES AND ISYK UVs A central meeting of the member i the Smgapdre Chamber of Commerci ber Association was held m the Kxeh Buildings on Monday afternoon f O purpose of considering- revised rule. b>e-laws. Mr. .1. M. Sime presi )k there were also703 words
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Article128 1921-09-15 172 A Burton-on-Trent pedestrian narafr Hunter, aged sixty, reached John o' Grout t after seventeen day's walking. A detailed scheme to harness the tides #f the sea and press them into the serrice of man has, according to th e Matin," just been submitted to M. le Trocquer, Miniflt* of Public128 words
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Article2016 1921-09-15 173 KUBBER COMMITTEE'S ACTSQUESTIONED. 8 INTERPRETATION OF RILES. Ar. action of unusual interest and of local i( reial importance was commenced, m Supreme Court, yesterday morning I the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, the parties being Messrs. Goodall and Co., Singapore versus Messrs. H. S. Godwin,2,016 words
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Article493 1921-09-15 173 Col. Fillis Views. Col. Fillis of Fillis' Circus, which is at present m Penang, was good enough to give his views to a representative of the "Pinang -Gazette." He Paid that he could only reiterate the statement made by Mr. Sanger before the Select Committee, that there493 words
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Article412 1921-09-15 173 FOOTBALL. S.r.A. CUP COMPETITION. The match played on the S.C.C. ground last night between teams representing the S.C.F.A. II am! St. Josephs Old Boffc ended m a victory for the Chinese by the largo margin of 4 to 1. This is the first defeat inflicted on the Old412 words
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Article279 1921-09-15 173 SINGAPORE <;. C. >>. KEPPBL G.C The foursomes raat£ played t the Race Course on Sunday 11th inst., resulted m a a win for Singapore Golf Club by 13*4 points to 2 i potato. Detail:-; are as follows the Singapore players being put first. E. C. H. WoliT and279 words
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Article43 1921-09-15 173 New York, Sept. 12. Owing to the illness of Mile Lenglen, whidh forced her to default again after playing one set m m exhibition doubles match at Brooklyn, the match between M¥!e Lengtan ami Mrs. Mallory has been indefinitely postponed.43 words
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Article27 1921-09-15 173 London, Sept. 12. At Ooventgarden opera house m the heavyweight championship of Great Britain Joe Beckett beat Boy Maocrmic. The latter retired m the twelfth round.27 words
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Article77 1921-09-15 173 The work of afforestation m New South J Wales is the beginning of an effort to make Australia as nearly as possible self-support-ii?f m the matter of timber. Within five mile? of Windsor there are two forests, one of pine and one of iron-bark. In the former 300 acres of77 words
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175 1921-09-15 174 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1921. RUBBER SOILS. AN EXPERTS OPINION, (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Sept 14. The Malay Mail's Colombo corespondent says that Mr. Kolway Bomber the rubber expert, is not alarmed at the report of the soil deterioration of Malaya. He declares that analyses made by him m175 words
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Article69 1921-09-15 174 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, Sept. 1 Itk Sir John Campbell, v'ho was summoned at the Perak Assiiei as an assessor m a nrardef 1 case, was fined by Mr. Justice Watson $'J5 for absence. Later Sir John Campboll attended and apologised, saying that he had been69 words
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Article43 1921-09-15 174 (From Our Own Correspondent). Pmaag, Sept. 1!■ The death has occured, from blackwate* fever at Alor Star, of Mr. A. B. Swinney, manager of Padang Plai dok till mint The funeral is being held at Penang t -lv.orrow morninvT.43 words
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Article332 1921-09-15 174 NEED FOR A COURT REPORTER. When the Assizei resumed Bitting before Mr. Justice Barrett Lennard m the Supreme Ccort yestekday. Mr. Langley, the 1). P.P., referred to the practice m England where- by His Majesty's judges had the assistance of shorthand writers to take down evidence and report332 words
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Article68 1921-09-15 174 From the "Ceylon Observer" of August 30.— Mr. Frank Winfield, the new manager of the Grand Oriental Hotel, Colombo, arrived last night by the P. and O. Malwa, and has already assumed duties. Mr. infield has had considerable experience as hotel manager having: been for a number of years at68 words
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Article21 1921-09-15 174 Our Kuiila Lumpur correspondent wires that the three Chinese charged with the murder of towkay have mm discharged.21 words
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Article268 1921-09-15 174 Singapore, Sept. 14. The local share market still [remains on the dull side, chiefly through the want of public support, but there Is a general feeling that trade In the Straits Settlements is on the whole shewing slow but gradual improvement. Rubber shares are practically unchanged and268 words
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Article260 1921-09-15 174 The market closes quiet after the pressing week. Robber firmed at first but later eased a little, closing figures 2t> cents September), 29 cents October -December. There is still no market f;>>- m>?t rubber shares. Tin fluctuated but generally displayed a downward tendency a nd finishes i.->260 words
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Article114 1921-09-15 174 Singapore 14 th September. The If'.cal Rubber Market continues .V Parly, but quiet, the bulk of the business being transacted at the Weekly Sales where tho demand h:is of late being remarkably Kjootl. At the Auctions to-day, then was a large attendance of Buyer* and the various114 words
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Article74 1921-09-15 174 The full returns of foreign imports a»d exports from British Malaya are aow issued from the Import and Export office. The total value of imports m August was $42,276,889, compared with $40,891,977 m July. The exports were $59,336,787 ai against $35,544,423 m Jmly. The increase m imports was74 words
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Article42 1921-09-15 174 Wo regret to hear cf the death of Lt. Col. R. S. Hutchison, C. B. E., R.A.P D command paymaster. The deceased officer was taken to Hospital on Thursday ni*ht and died yesterday just after noon. The funeral takes place thU morning-.42 words
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Article3132 1921-09-15 174 HOME. London, Sept. 7. A meeting of the Cabinet whick i expected to reach a momentous dcci sicn m regard to the future of the Iris peace negotiations opened m Invernes Town Hall this morning, the provost we] coming the Premier and other minister oi» arrival. There was a3,132 words
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Article4397 1921-09-15 175 Stockhohn, Sept. 7. The Dagens-nyheter learns that Petrojrrad, Kieff and Odessa are panic-stricken owing to a recrudescence of the Red Terror. Wholesale arrests are reported I m connection with the discovery of an antiSoviet plot, headed by Professor Tagantsev, j who is said to have been shot, along with4,397 words
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Article153 1921-09-15 176 EMPLOYERS v. EMPLOY EE. JUDGMENT BY CHIEF JUSTH H In the Supreme Court judgment was delivered by i Justice, Sir Walter S. Shaw, m Messrs. Sv.anson and Sehested v. 1 1 a former employee of the plaint Mr. Dem-nth Appeared i\:v and Mr. A. V. L. levies for th His153 words