The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 20 July 1922
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1922-07-20 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, JULY 20, 1922. No. 1,82418 words
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Article235 1922-07-20 1 I t U>ERS PAGE I stiaUa'a New Hope 88 i rown Coiony Reform 38 ti k lind Comment-. 34 HM Volunteers 34 Ireland's Travail 35 fig's Charter 3.~> POUTS AND COURT NEWS. loaion »»f Rice Case 88 Legal Point* In Bankruptcy 39 Big Gambling Raid 40 Mm T-ai m235 words
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Article77 1922-07-20 1 •Fuly 19. B-uk 4 2|4 1-32 Hank demand 2.3 15-16 Private credits 8 m.s. 2'A 7-32 No« York, demand 51% Credits 90 days 53^ France, demand 600 India, T.T. 176^, Hongkong, demand 12% P-c. Prem. Yokohama, demand 107 Vi Java, demand 135 Bangkok, demand 90% Sovereign, Bank Buying 88.6477 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article130 1922-07-20 1 SMITH. On July 18, at Singapore to Mr. and Un, 11. C. Smith, a daughter. BOSTOCK. At Maternity Hospital, Penang; on July 14th, to Mr. and Mrs. Bostock, a daughter. HENNESSY. On July 12th, to Dr. and Mrs. P, H. Hennt's,y, at th« Batu Gajah Hospital. a daughter. WILSON.130 words
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Obituary64 1922-07-20 1 DAVID.- Frederick Brooke on 7th July, 1922, at Saigon. Late of Singapore. Eldest son of P. David and brother of J. 8.. David, Singapore. SMITH. At the General Hospital, Singapore, on July 13th., George Johnson Smith. Bukit Sembawang Estate, aged 25 years. NEUBRONNEZ*.—AI 210-5 Queen-st. at 4.45 p.m. yesterday,64 words
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Article276 1922-07-20 1 A mail arrived from Home on Saturday with dates up to June 22nd. A Homeward mail leaves to-day via India. Amonp the several interesting matters discussed by the Straits Settlement* (Singapore) Association at a committee meeting was the exclusion of the Press from these gatherings. The proposal276 words
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Article112 1922-07-20 1 Gambier Cube No. 2 13.00 Pepper Black 18% Pepper (white fair; 26.50 Tapioca, small flake, f.g 9.78 Pearl Sago small 8.40 Opium. Benares unc. 4,600 Rice, Rangoon white 255 Rico, Siam No. 1 for export 380 Rice, Siam No. 2 for export 360 Rice, Saigon No. 1 for export112 words
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Article, Illustration876 1922-07-20 1 *m« thill She Fron »he Ptofrie r rigki AmAmmi by taBaeor* eed «&b.fc«d bf tela! jatotet Trath her g lor lon« precepts <*•*, WmmAm m* A Ifcriea, I*jaky aad La*». JULY 14. A couple of days ago a telegram came through Reuter's Agency calling attention to the876 words
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Article772 1922-07-20 1 JULY 15. We return to that subject of local politics which must have a deep interest to those who are considering constitutional reform for the Straits Settlements, and bring forward a few more disclosures from the report of the recent deputation to the West Indies, which went772 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement149 1922-07-20 1 g -jb:icr.berj to the "Singapore Frea Press— wwfclj from Europe to the Straits by ta j ol the mail lines, are invited to aend -v tbt Manager the name of their steamer and i*u- of arrival m Singapore. Copiea will tb',n Bailed to meet them at various ports of call.149 words
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Article932 1922-07-20 2 W eek End Comments. JULY 17. During the week various censored telegrams have b< en received of the struggle between the Nationalists Republicans m South Ireland, and from them it is deduced that t^e former are now m possession of the more or less destroyed capital Dublin, but are not932 words
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Article1029 1922-07-20 2 JULY IS 'ihe notification m Volunteer Orders that the Composite Company is to cease to exist as such, and is to begin independent work m its specialized departments, forms a convenient occasion for passing m review the progress of the new Volunteer Force m this Settlement. The history1,029 words
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Article848 1922-07-20 3 .ui.Y n>. truth about Ireland, a slight i i; f which we give our readers extracts quoted by our London itpondent showing the horrors irhick wre being perpetrated there, Q if it had been known, have rotated a crisis as between Briand Ireland which would almost tainfy have848 words
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Article950 1922-07-20 3 JULY 20 The special cable from Colombo, which we publish elsewhere, will probably cause as much excitement and anxiety m Malaya as its news has m Ceylon, because although here there is the possibility of meeting the situation by the extended use of Chinese, or possibly Javanese labour,950 words
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Article42 1922-07-20 3 We are officially informed that His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government will leave Singapore for PcAmong the arrivals yesterday by the Seang Bee from Rangoon was the Rev. Bro. James, the visiting director of the Brothers schools m the Far East.42 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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368 1922-07-20 3 To The Editor. Sir, 1 wish t-> write a few words m support of Pa'rwlay whose letter regarding the above appeared m your columns recently. Does the Government think that $7,000 will be enough for the Fund to carry on its wofck? The Committee of the N.368 words
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Letter143 1922-07-20 3 To the Editor. Sir, Considerable energy has been wastes m the controversey between Mr. Russell and a certain section of tho shareholders. The point at issue is. did, Mr. Russell m conjunction with Mr. Ng Hong Guan act on behalf of the Malayan Col.ieries? After wading through143 words
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Letter165 1922-07-20 3 To the Editor, Sir Referring to your issue of L3th inst. and a previous mention of the recently vacated building, surely there has been a little slip? lt was. as a fact, erected not i>: 1874 but subsequent at any rate to my landing m Singapore165 words
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Letter99 1922-07-20 3 To the Editor, Sir, I have read with considerable interest the letter signed "Perplexed," published this morning, and I hope that Mr. Ng Hong Guan will come forward and publish his version of the transactions which took place m connection with the Pamoekan Bay option. It seems perfectly99 words
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Article1833 1922-07-20 4 By Dr. Hornabrook. The tropics are for the coloured races and always will be. No man who knows his tropics denies that the white man can live or exist m the tropics, but what we do say—that is, those of us who do really know our1,833 words
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Article29 1922-07-20 4 Mr. S. H. Langston is now engaged on the task of Kuala liumpur land valuation. This may lead to site valuation instead of rental valuation for municipal assessment purposes.29 words
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Article1092 1922-07-20 4 "The Edinburgh Zoo" that is what it is universally called, though its official designation m the Scottish Zoological Park; for, while its location is m the environs of the capital, its scope is national. It is supported by voluntary contributions, enjoys not a penny of public money,1,092 words
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Article517 1922-07-20 4 THE HONGKONG VOLUNTEERS. A CORRESPONDENT ON sPll \M> A correspondent of the Soutr. I Morning Post, adopting the appropriate de plume of "Had Some," delivers him! thub on conscription, recently hinted b> the Acting Governor of Hongkong m 01 nection with the local Volunteer 1" m A military existence appeals517 words
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Article651 1922-07-20 5 mortality returns for Singapore .nt for the week ended July lst deaths, a ratio per mille of 31.57. caused the greatest number of g anudy >B. f Lieut (a-Major) A. A. A. Pater- s tt-mporary command of A. Co. Volunteers from July 10 and is 0651 words
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Article567 1922-07-20 5 EXCELLENT WAR RECORD. The death occurred with tragic suddenness early yesterday morning of Mr. George Johnson Smith, an assistant on the Bukit Sembawang Esta+.e, Singapore. Mr. Smith, who was only 25 years of age, was taken j ill on Saturday afternoon, and was brought567 words
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Article133 1922-07-20 5 The Y.W.C.A. jumble sale, m aid of the Lunch and Rest Room took place yesterday m the Victoria Memorial Hal', and judging from the attendance and the purchases made, the fund must 'aye benefitted considerably. A party of young ladies rend--1 ere^ great assistance at the various133 words
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Article60 1922-07-20 5 By courtesy of the Nanyo Nichi-Niehi Shimbun Tokio, July 13A Japan and American Radio Telegraphic Company, with a capital of Y. 200, 000,000, is now being floated. It is believed that Messrs. Asano and Shibuzawa, the prominent millionaires, are the most enthusiastic supporters of the project, which is60 words
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Article1188 1922-07-20 5 COMMITTEE MEETING. A committee meeting of the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Association was held m th c offices of Messrs. Barker and Co., yesterday afternoon, presided over by Mr. T. ,D. Parsons. Others present were Messrs. T. O. Mayhew, F. C. Peck, A. P. Robinson, P. M.1,188 words
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Article392 1922-07-20 5 Messrs Binny and Co., of Madras, m a letter on the subject of emigration of Indian coolies to Malaya, write the following strong remarks on the slackness of the Malayan Government m regard to the lying I stories circulated by certain Indian papers regarding the treatment of392 words
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Article69 1922-07-20 5 W A RSH I P M O VEM EN TS. H. M. S. Curlew is due to arrive at Singapore from Hongkong on 27th instant, ar<} will leave on 30th instant for England. H. M. S. Despatch, which is relieving H M. S. Curlew on the China Station, is due69 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article344 1922-07-20 6 Middlesex Defeat R. G. A. The 2nd Middlesex played their last game m the Singapore League on the Padang last evening, when they defeated the R. G. A., by three goals to one. It was quite an interesting game, for the Gunners had a good side out, and344 words
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Article135 1922-07-20 6 At a meeting of representatives of the various clubs held at the S.C.C. Mr. C. Salter presiding, it was decide,} to appoint a sub-committee to consider a scheme for the formation of a club to control the Stadium. The following were appointed to form the sub-committee: —Mr.135 words
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Article51 1922-07-20 6 LS. R. C. Beat Middlesex Team. On the S. R. C. ground yesterday evening the S. R. C. defeated a team representing the Machine Gunners of the 2nd Middlesex Regiment, by two goals to love. The goals were scored by the S. R. C. Captain. Stack, and E. De51 words
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Article215 1922-07-20 6 Proposed Programme. The following is the projected programme for the S.C.C. Sports, which will be concluded on September 9th next. The times of th c various events will be announced later. Monday, Sep. 4lh:—Rugby Drop Kick Final, Rugby Placa Kick Final, Throwing the Cricket Ball Final. Tuesday, Sep.215 words
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Article527 1922-07-20 6 YESTERDAY'S SHORT PROGRAMME. After the interesting nuatches m the Open Tennis Championship on the previous day, the contests which took place yesterday evening on the Padang were comparatively disappointing. None of the matches lasted more than two sets and play was finished on the S. C. C.527 words
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Article132 1922-07-20 6 London, July 12. In the men's doubles finals at Wimbledon, Anderson and Lycett beat Patterson and O'llara Wood by 3—6, 7—9, G— 4, G— 3, 11 9. The holders were Lycett and Max Woosnam, but the latter was injured and did not participate. In the ladies doubles132 words
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Article80 1922-07-20 6 Cambridge beat Oxford. London, July 12. Playing at Lords Cambridge beat Oxfcrd by an innings and 100 runs. Cambridge made 403 for four wickets, the innings being declared closed at this total. Chapman scored 102 not out and Hubert Ashton carried out his bat for 90. In reply80 words
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Article13 1922-07-20 6 Lancing School won the Ashburton Shield at Bisley, so a Reuter's wftre states.13 words
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Article755 1922-07-20 6 Capt. Meadows, who arrived m Singapore at the beginning of the week, is the new Municipal Architect. W. F. Barns of Ipoh has been granted letters patent for Barns reinforced rubber Dr. G. A. C. Gordon is appointed a visitor to the Lunatic Asylum, Singapore, vice755 words
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Article680 1922-07-20 6 MR. RICE ACQI ITTEI) The hearing cf the charge of <!; breach of trust against C. M. Rice, ai tar.t employed by the Borneo Co.. was eluded m the District Court yesterday ended m his acquittal. He was repres by Mr. J. G. Campbell, while Mr.680 words
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Article166 1922-07-20 6 BLUE FUNNEL BOATSWAIN DROWNED. Concerning the neonj drowning I if at Shanghai recently; Ihe y.C.D N says On this occasion the individuQ meet his death was boatswain vi' tl Blue Funnel s.s. Achilles, and the I 18 occurred while he was attempting I one of his mates from the wat-166 words
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Article1168 1922-07-20 7 A PECULIAR POSITION. A peculiar position created by the amendment of an order of the Court occupied the attention of the Singapore Bankruptcy Court, presided over by Mr. Justice Bar-rett-Leonard, for a considerable time yesterday morning. The matter arose m connection with the affairs of Ho Yang Peng,1,168 words
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Article524 1922-07-20 7 Recently I have taken quite a few out of the- way walks and some have led me into little known kampongs. It is surprising, after spending quite a number of years m the Colony, how great is the limitation of one's actual knowledge of the place, outside the524 words
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Article1258 1922-07-20 7 Quicquid agunt homines nostri est farrag* libelli Juvenal. The local Wimbledon has occupied all the attention of our sportsmen this week, and when it is considered that six nationalities have contributed their champions to the contest, we feel it may fairly be claimed that if we1,258 words
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Article309 1922-07-20 7 The following Singapore properties belonging to the estate of Shaik Abdullah bin Sayeed bin Marie, deceased, were sold by auction by Messrs. Cheong Keen Seng and Co., at their saleroom, No. 30 Chulia Street, en Wednesday and Thursday afternoons before a large attendance of intending buyers: Land309 words
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Article77 1922-07-20 7 The Board of Trade returns of exports for May 1920; 1921; and 1922. give the following exports :o the Straits Settlements. Yarn (Ibis) 142,900; 15,200; 112,000. Piece goods (sq. yds.) 11.578.600; 1.321,--300; 5,982,500. It seems rather hard lines to make bankrupt a gentleman whose occupation is described as the honorary77 words
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Article753 1922-07-20 8 Murphy was the most successful jockey at the Ipoh meeting securing five wins. Mr. A. \Y. G. Gibson has passed the B. O. T. examination for First Mate. Mercantile Marine. Our Penang- correspondent wires that Mrs. W. G. Maxwell arrived at Penang by the Atsuta Maru.753 words
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Article296 1922-07-20 8 The Malays arc a very acute people and realise that the governing Britisher is what he is by virtue of the tradition he has received. Those of the hereditary ruling class and of the upper clssses are just realising that "Self-reverence, self-knowledge', selfcontrol, These three alone lead296 words
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Article261 1922-07-20 8 At the Perak Assizes Mr. Justice E. C. Watson tried a Bengali watcher on an estate for shooting a Chinaman who was stealing ecco-nuts. Two shots were fired, the judge believing the first to have been a warning. The accused had been m gaol for 3%261 words
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Article180 1922-07-20 8 Lorong 17. Gaylang, has long been the venue of idlers, who tried their luck at gaming, and m spite of several raids made there m the past, nothing seemed to dater them from coming again and again. On Tuesday morning information was received that an extensive game180 words
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Article84 1922-07-20 8 The Editor of the Latpau courteously forwards the following telegrams he has received from Shanghai, dated July 17th. Thirty thousand troops are returning to Canton to support the navy attack. Meanwhile there is a truce. Cheng Kong Ming ha- proceeded to Kongbak. Sun Vat Sen 13 stationed84 words
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Article492 1922-07-20 8 The minutes of tbe State Council of Johore at its meeHng on May 16th contain numerous references to th c 'report of tha Special Committee appointed to report on the terms on which the Singapore Municipal Commissioners may be allowed to construct a water reservoir m Johore.492 words
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Article283 1922-07-20 8 We never know uw lightly we are iet down m the matter of taxation till we have the opportunity of comparing our lot with that of other cities. The Colombo Municipality i s considering revision of its Ordinance and has forwarded to the Attorney General the draft of283 words
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Article245 1922-07-20 8 The Gazette publishes se\ i >■ statistics of the Straits Settlement! i L T nfederated Malay States. A footnote rtmtes that swing of sun r eys and otho» causes ad m the various tables cannot bi rt accurate, but the margin of exceed ten per cent. Grand Totals245 words
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Article147 1922-07-20 8 S. til Existing m Malaya and the Strait* Settlement. In the Bone of Commons r< < Henry Cnvendish-Bentinck aeke Colonial Secretary whether the rm system of Hongkong was m exist* any other dependencies of the Crenri Mr. Churchill I tinci that the tl system is m existence m147 words
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Article88 1922-07-20 8 For the informal!* n et Sh« resident m the East, w* giv« below pa culars of a Circular which i a jus! issued by the Secretaries bo all eg shareholders: We regret to inform jrou thai Aprii, dredge No. 3 operating al 8 sunk owing to88 words
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Article44 1922-07-20 8 The bill brought some tIBM ac Legislative Council to permit nativ< ers to take charge of vessels a; I burthen, instead of the old ;;n.< wag relegated to a special col report on. Evidence is nan I* ii i the Committee.44 words
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Article117 1922-07-20 8 The text of the petition of I Chambers of Commerce, of tin i Federation, presented to Governi been published. The petitiol F.M.S. Government to aiia\ tl prevalent amongst Chinese m coolies, by definitely annoum nj does not intend to prohibit lam] shafting mining as carried or The petition requests that117 words
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Article1040 1922-07-20 9 THE GOVERNOR. LlFrom Our Own Correspondent.) Jesseiton, July 6. I owing events cast their shadow before. I leparturc of His Excellency A. C. C. M G. the Governor of North j; which will take place m August, ant cipated when on 28th June he Jesseiton with Mrs.1,040 words
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Article266 1922-07-20 9 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, July 14. Presiding Sf the annual meeting of the Malay Peninsula Agricultural Association, Mr. Kennedy stated that the year's working, resulting m a lo&a of $9,606, leaving $8,478 to be carried forward to next year's account, was the result of the266 words
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Article130 1922-07-20 9 A Reuter cable nf the 13th. inst. announces the death of Admiral John Moresby explorer and author. In the course of an adventurous career, Admiral Moresby m 1ST:? discovered the finest harbour m \ew >6uinea, on which Port Moresby now stands. He also discovered twenty-five large130 words
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Article96 1922-07-20 9 '1 he Japanese Government, considering it expedient to reduce the extent of the territory occupied by their troops m the province of Sacrahalien, have decided to withdraw, by the end of September of this j ear. all of ther troops from the districts opposite the island of Sagahalien,96 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article576 1922-07-20 9 I GAUNT CUP HOLDER BEATEN. i Wodehouse's Splendid Play. i The most sensational match and the bigj gest surprise of tbe Singapore Tennis j Tournament for the Malayan Championj ships was provided last even ins;, when i Nakamura, the Malayan Champion, was beaten by R. L. D.576 words
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Article353 1922-07-20 9 Whilst the match between Dean and^ Shervington attracted little public attention, it produced some interesting an i at periods excellent tennis, the S.C.C. Champion winning m two straight sets 6-1, 6-2. Neither player appeared to be at the top of his form and there were no long353 words
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Article233 1922-07-20 9 Bristol, July 13 In the second round of the Davis dp. Count Degomar (Spain) beat A. A. Fyzee (India) by I—6, '3—2, 6—3. o—6, 6—l. Manuel Alonzo (Spain) beat A. H. Fyzee (India) by 6—l, 6—2, 6—2. Lond'j". Julj 11. In the Davis Cup doubles at Bristol233 words
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Article473 1922-07-20 9 Thirteen boats started m the final race for the Elizabeth Cup yesterday and as conditions and weather were all that could be desired, a most enjoyable morning's sport was the result. The race was started at ten o'clock, and the Gertrude was first away with the Kathleen473 words
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Article18 1922-07-20 9 The winner of the July Monthly medal was F. C. Stocks; runner-up, A. H. Dicken-18 words
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Article550 1922-07-20 10 The installation of a system of fire alarm for Ipoh has been completed. A big Chinese hotel of six storeys, with 250 rooms, is planned m Hongkong. It will cosi eight lakhs. Canton Times estimates that 1,350 workrun have left Macao as the result of the550 words
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Article53 1922-07-20 10 (By courtesy of the Lat Pau Press.) Shanghai, July 15. The trouble of the electric light strike is not yet settled. The Arsenal has sent 300 boxes of cartridges to Shaokwan. The traffic on the Kwongkow railway has been resumed. Changhoi Yu, a general m Husan, has53 words
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Article68 1922-07-20 10 Courtesy of the Nanyo Nichi Nichi Shimbun) In consequence of the reduction m the Infantry Battalions owing to retrenchment, there will be no moro Sunday holidays for the troops. The Army Department has drafted a further reduction bill, making the total cut 4y million yen, or 115 million68 words
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Article555 1922-07-20 10 APPEAL AGAINST CRUELTY SENTENCE. The existence of Mui-tsai m Singapore is indicated by recent criminal proceedings which resulted m the conviction of Lee Phee who was sentenced to three week's imprisonment and a fine of $100, on a charge of cruelly ill-treating her adopted daughter, aged 10.555 words
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Article197 1922-07-20 10 The Acting Chief Justice, the hon'ble Mr. Justice Sproule has delivered judgment m the action arising out of a trust deed executed by Syed Shaik Alkaff m 1910. The deed directed that a third of his estate should be formed into a wakoff, and the proceeds197 words
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Article66 1922-07-20 10 The General Committee of the Y.W.C.A. wish to thank those who contributed articles old and new, those who sold and these who bought, those who supplied transport, and all others who helped to make the sale at the Victoria Memorial Hall on Thursday such a66 words
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1133 1922-07-20 10 GAMBLING IN SINGAPORE. The reputation cf the Oriental as a gambler is world-wide and a very little consideration will convince one that the Easterns referring to the Chinese as the greater part of the population m Singapore are not one whit different from1,133 words
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Article302 1922-07-20 10 These are days of n< wspap< i one very rarely finds th, X;.-' the West m this respect, lis u e\ i so called, is at) exception, but this to ascertain publ k opini< I cising the community ie hard category. Such i vot. f, may be302 words
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Article112 1922-07-20 10 MONEY TH AT DISAPPEARED. Insurant c o m pan> I laim The United British Insurat were plaintiftV bl a suit wh.M c beforr Mr. Justice Barrott-Lemiard I Court yesterday. The < omt gistere d m England, said Ifl I asked for an order for pay;; < $2,000 paid to the112 words
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Article17 1922-07-20 10 We (P. G.) hear that Mr. F.o W f N holds a lucrative business sppo Btm^ Copenhagen.17 words
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Article522 1922-07-20 11 j&ASONS FOX REDUCING CAPITAL. The affairs of Indragiri Rubber Limited, •y. subject of a petition before Mr. j us tk< Barrett- LcnnaTd on the Supreme :y. Mr. Robinson, on behalf i ompany, asked His Lordship to the reduction m the capital of the ipplication for which was made522 words
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Article102 1922-07-20 11 ll at the Sea View Hotel was I judgment summons issued h«ttd by the Acting Chief v. Defendant told the "vie fifty dollars a month, Ito nay $5. He admitted, m Plaintiff, that he did the buyi Hotel, but added the information > thing was weighed!102 words
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Article621 1922-07-20 11 A RECORD MEET. The weather kept fine throughout yesterday afternoon, ami though the ground was a little soft, it did not interfere materially w,th the thirteenth annual sports of the Anglo-Chinese School, which was one of the most successful m the annals of the school, and one621 words
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Article73 1922-07-20 11 There was a large attendance at Seremban for the game bo' ween Negri Sembilan and Johore on Saturday afternoon, anl, after a rather patchy .-tart, both sides played ex client football, the struggle being- a k en one throughout and ending m Negri Sembilan73 words
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Article70 1922-07-20 11 The first and second water polo teams of the Middlesex Regiment paid a visit to the V.M.C.A. swimming pool on Sunday morning and met the first an j. second teams of the V.M.C.A. Two excellent games were played ani both lesulted m victory fcr the V.M.C.A. as follows:—70 words
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Article17 1922-07-20 11 London, July 15. At Bisley Corporal Goodman, of Hongkong, won the Alexandra Competition.17 words
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Article781 1922-07-20 11 Major C. R. A. P. Landon, D.5.0., is 1 promoted Lieutenant-Colonel as from Feb. 10. The 2-70 th Burma Rifles are due m Penang by the Edavana about July 30 and will proceed to Taiping to relieve the l-70th Bn. who will proceed to Mandalay by781 words
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Article550 1922-07-20 11 THE HALF-YEARS PROGRESS. The trade icu us for r v- hiv bi n is. ued end sh v the total value of the imports for the year to end of June m the various classes of goods were as follows. Class A. (Animals, foods, narcotics etc.) $106,470,834. Class550 words
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Article196 1922-07-20 11 The 27th half-yearly session of the Straits Chinese Reading Club (a branch of the Chinese Christian Association) commence:! on the lst July, and at the meeting held on the 10th July, the foll>wing officers were elected for this Session President Rev. W. Murray, Secretary Mr. Lim196 words
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Article977 1922-07-20 12 THREE YEARS FOR IDIOTIC CRIME. The fourth Singapore Assizes opened yesterday morning before the Acting Chief Justice, the hon'ble Mr. Sproule. It was arranged that the special jurors should be summoned for the hearing of seven murder cases on Monday, July 25. Returned Banishees. For unlawfully returning from977 words
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Article350 1922-07-20 12 And Mona ir. medan Calendar. The weekly mooting of the Rent Assessment Boar^ was held m the Municipal Offices yesterday afternoon, presided over by Mr. J. W. Simmonds, the Collector of Land Revenue and the new chairman. Other members present were Messrs E. A. Elias, Gaw Khek350 words
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Article143 1922-07-20 12 Under the Chairmanship of Hon. the British Resident of Perak. Major C. \V. C. Parr Mr. A. Cavendish, Registrar of Co-operative Credit Societies, F.M.S., Ta?\rnz, delivered a very useful, interesting, an.} exhaustive address on the above sublet to Government subordinates and Perak Heads of Departments on ThursdayT.O.M. - 143 words
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Article158 1922-07-20 12 Among- the departures yesterday from the Singapore Harbour was the "Fu Kwang", a motor tank ship belonging to the Asiatic Petroleum Co. The vessel which is the only one of its type, Ls proceeding to China where she will be engaged on the Yangtse River158 words
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Article42 1922-07-20 12 H. E. Officer Administering the Government, the Hon. Mr. F. S. James, is expected back here from Penang en Friday morning by the Sea Belle, only to depart for the Bindings by the ssacm c vessel the next day42 words
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Article1136 1922-07-20 12 IRISH BLOOD BATH. (From Our Own Correspondent). London, June 22. History has a. ways shown that assassination seldom, if ever, helps the cause on whos e behalf it is carried out. The latest Sinn Fein tragedy, is likely to damage the Irish cause as much as did1,136 words
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Article466 1922-07-20 12 The Hugo Stinnes Line. The first steamer s. s. Emil Kiwiofl the new German Line, the Hugo St;> i Line from Hamburg to the Far East, m leave Hamburg m October, when tiie prsent restrictions with regard to the lan I of German passengers are466 words
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Article45 1922-07-20 12 (By Courtesy of the Lat Pau tats. SI anghai, July X The navy m Canton will bombard urn. the troops evacuate. Jeetousan Fort ll been captured. Sun Vat Sen desirelocation on land. There will be I bir Ifl at Kongmoon short 1 y.45 words
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Article372 1922-07-20 13 TRXFFIC IN GIRLS. Step- Mother on Trial. Ed to have procured her own stepprbter Dolly Duke for immoral purposM ta. K.hel Duke cf Bukit Timah Road i barged on three counts before Mr. m the District Court yesterday. rt Inspector Lucy appeared for tbe s«.i ition,372 words
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Article150 1922-07-20 13 >hippin<4 Companies' Liability. The question of liability of hip-owners tgcnts entrusted with the carriage of res was raised m an action brought Messrs Boustead and To. by the Explosives Departs ent m the Court yesterday, firstlj for failing iresse] conveying ex losives enw:th wood or n.etal, or150 words
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Article85 1922-07-20 13 Residency grounds Penang, week-end the scene of the the local Girl Guides organi- who saw them go through Girl Guide could not but ed by their efficiency, keenness, Those who are responsible, M^a G. A. Hall, District Com- M a P. Malcolm Robinson, amissaoner, Mrs. G.85 words
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Article39 1922-07-20 13 -mmm khe b. |(L s. Gaaette announceMr. r. F. a Ay re to act a s Head Anderson School. Ipoh; Mr. C. cc assistant master, Kuala Kangsar *mim S. C. Raffles, to be Supt. wads Monopoly, F. M. S.39 words
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Article852 1922-07-20 13 STRANGE STORY OF FORGED NOTE TRAFFICKING. A strange story relating to the sale of forged five dollar notes was told at the fourth Singapore Assizes yesterday morning, when the trial was resumed before the Acting Chief Justice, the hon'ble Air. Sproule, of Low Weng Woh, Chan San and852 words
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Article1413 1922-07-20 13 ARABIAN TESTATOR'S GOOD WORKS. The judgment of the Acting Chief Justice, the hon'ble My. Sproule, m the suit recently heard m the Supreme Court, with regard to the will and a trust deed of the iate Syed Shaik bin Abdulrahman bin Anr;?.d Alkaff, was of a very1,413 words
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Article178 1922-07-20 13 NEW RULES SHOCK CEYLON. Hurried Appeals to Government. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 1!>The Malay Mail has a cable from its Colombo correspondent to the effect that the draft rules and regulations governing Indian emigration under the new act. have been received by the Planters' Association178 words
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Article80 1922-07-20 13 A European named J. H. Mac Donald. who had become a Mohammedan and also called himself Mohamed Ali, till iately a resident of the F.M.S., has disappeared, and it is: feared that the worst has happened. Both the land and marine police are on the look out80 words
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Article34 1922-07-20 13 mmm. No fewer than 100 cases were dealt with with on the prosecution of Inspector Stewart m the District Court yesterday for possession of false dachings. Fines ranging from $5 to $10 were imposed.34 words
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Article271 1922-07-20 14 Singapore, July 18. The Share Market has been fairly active during the week, with transactions principally confined to Industrials, where most shares show continued improvement. Tin closes at £154. 7s. Gd. a drop on the week of 17s. Gd. and Rubber at 7%d. is 34 d lower.271 words
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Article332 1922-07-20 14 Singapore, July 19. Business for the week has been rather better but attention has be^en mainly confined to Industrials. Loans are firm, whilst tins, except m a few instances, are improving. Tin, after a small decline early m the week, closes at £155 12s. Gd., for the332 words
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Article135 1922-07-20 14 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 560 th auction yesterday, July 19th, when there was catalogued 1,685,703 lbs.; 752.55 tons. Offered 1,088,199 lbs.; 485.80 tons. Sold 753,916 lbs. 336.57 tons. PRICES REALIZED. 1 Lot R. S. Sheet m cases sold at 25% cer.ts. The135 words
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Article403 1922-07-20 14 CHINESE AND S. R. C. DRAW. The match between the S. R. C. and the Crinese on the Padang attracted a very large attendance, too large m the respect that, the arrangements on the S. R. C. ground being poor, the crowd was frequently encroaching on the playing field403 words
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Article236 1922-07-20 14 London, July 6. The M. C. C. reproofs to the Universities on account of breaches of the laws of cricket have aroused a Press controversy. It is probable that the M. C. C. will appoint a Special Committee to tighten and polish up the laws of the game.236 words
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Article106 1922-07-20 14 In response to an invitation by the American Polo Association, an English team, captained by M jor F. W. Barret, will visit America after the London season to participate m the open championship and other tournaments. Other members are Lieut.-Col. Tcmkinson, Major Phipps Hornby, and Captain the Hon. Guest.106 words
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Article689 1922-07-20 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) FOOTBALL. Johore, July 18. The Johore-Singapore match m the Malaya Cup Tie has been played and Johore are to be congratulated on the fine fight they put up. Singapore's idea of an easy victoiy was rudely shaken until the last few minutes of the689 words
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Article45 1922-07-20 14 (By Courtesy of the Lat Pau Press.) Shanghai, July 18. There is a railway st**ike on m Canton. Two advocates, Tong Yung and Chung Ta Sung have been fatally shot. The Navy m Canton seized plenty of ammunition. Canton notes are heavily depreciated.45 words
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Article3883 1922-07-20 14 [Reuter's Service.] Ivondon, Jul\ 1 1 In the House of Lords, Botw&hgtand aircraft an<i submarines the Admiralty Hews it feasible to build capital ship- r. >- asonably proof against any like ly eemU of attack, said Lord Lee. Consequently Government has declined to recon-ii. r intention to proceed with3,883 words
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Article2788 1922-07-20 16 [Reuter's Service] London, July 10* The rush of British applications for information with regard to the forthcoming industrial fair at Utrecht, which is recognised as the buying centre for the Dutch Indies, indicates that the vahie of the Dutch Indies market is becoming mire generally recognised by British manufacturers.2,788 words
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