The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 21 September 1922
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1922-09-21 177 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. HIRD SERIES THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1922. No. 1,83818 words
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Article179 1922-09-21 177 i t Wi 1• Educational Developn* at 177 ta of the Week 178 War Easi 178 Freedoi i '> I lass Darkly IIS ;i. i \M) COURT NBW& I Justices km ptcy Cases 182, isr> lloli Disaster. 185 c <■ dispute 18-. Libelling of Judges IST >all Hone League179 words
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Article125 1922-09-21 177 n $70 7 No Sailers -ibier Cube No. 1 18.00 a ikin 10.00 n Bl rk 11!. 25 Npftl i white fair) 20.50 mmH flake, f.g. 900 Sa«< 7.71 ru Mix 9.20 m Sundriwi 9.50 r.m, Benares uno 1,500 M Rr.r.froon whitd 24J «i c#, Siam No. 1 for125 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article120 1922-09-21 177 PILE. A1 the Maternity Hospital, Penang, on the Uth inst., to Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Pile daughter. KLASSEN. At No. 68 Bras Basah Road Singapore, on September 17th, 1922, the wife oi Mi-. J. P. Klassen, of n son. RITCHIE.- At the Maternity Hospital, lYnanjr, on Septemix r120 words
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Article40 1922-09-21 177 POPE— HANSON.— At St Marks Church. Scrtmban, on the 1-th inst., by the Rev. A. T. Struijnell, Rupert Henry Pope, F.M.S. Railways, Kuala Lumpur to Dorothy, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hanson, t^ii'i'i' m t>a n40 words
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Obituary65 1922-09-21 177 DELKESKEMP.--At the Penang General Hospital, on the l.ith inst., Mrs. Delkeekemp, (mother-in-law of Mr. J. Kuthcrford, Chief Building Inspector, Penang Municipality"!, aged 62. ATKINSON. -David Thomus Atkinson. A. C. A., of Messrs. (iuthrie and Co., Ltd., on 14th September, 1922. at the European Hospital, Kua'a Lumpur, from malaria. Deeply65 words
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Article183 1922-09-21 177 The last mail from Home, -with letter* to Ailgost 24 arrived on Monday morning. This weekly gotfl by the mail to-day. His Excellency Sir Laurence Guillemard i> expected m Singapore at the end of the week. interest m the Eclipse, which will t«ke place to-day and will183 words
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Article74 1922-09-21 177 September 20. Bank 4 ra.g. 2j4 Bank demand t\t 29-32 Private credits 3 m.s. 2|4U Credits 90 days 53 Hongkong, demand 1236 P«C I'rem. Yokohama, demand 106 Bangkok, demand 9°% Sovereign, Eunk Baying $8.54 Bttnk of England Rate 3 P- c Bar Silver London 1 The following telegram has74 words
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Article96 1922-09-21 177 Captain Alexander Ramsay, the husband of Princess Patricia, has been appointed to command the Dunedin from November 16th. Mr. Erskine Childers has iv-appeared m command of a small band of Irregulars, who attacked trans-Atlantic cables m Valentia harbour and succeeded m cutting one of them before being driven off. Cable96 words
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Article, Illustration777 1922-09-21 177 Is it Well Sept. 15 *£<• ifaill :k» FrtM 'he P«oi»'e t rlf&t 'uijtefo Otartd kT dritoarr »rd a&b.-itad h? jatrlei Truth her glorious procopil 4m«< t^Aaad. t<% R Pxioh. J-oyaUy and Lav. To many people sincerely interested m the settlement of the Irish proL!< m m accordance with the777 words
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Article748 1922-09-21 177 Sept. 16. It has long been a matter of comment by those who are interested m thu future of the youth of the Colony, of the boys who are born and will have to make their lives here or m places under similar circumstances, that our elementary748 words
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Page 177 Advertisements
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Advertisement127 1922-09-21 177 °uD-Jcr;bers to the "Singapore Pre« Prtsa' ttb retaraias from Europe to the Straits Mq At mail lines, are invited to send 1- Manager the nami of their stsamtr and •f iit-ivul m Singapore. Copies will tbvn no 'o meet them ut various ports of ?all. '-I'mra m Europe wishing detailed127 words
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Article995 1922-09-21 178 Sept. 18 While the Near East is m the 14 -spot and Ireland may hear the voice of the call-boy at any moment, the most vital subject of the week is Will Germany default The instalments due on Aug. 15th and Sept. 15th are not yet995 words
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Article778 1922-09-21 178 Sept. 19 There is a much larger element of political intrigue m the Near Eastern situation than there is of actual danger of conquest on the part of the Turkish National army. The success vvhich has attended a well organised campaign, by a composite and778 words
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Article627 1922-09-21 178 En another col u him Wi I report of the Muniripa 0 appointed to make rets mmci regarding the Municipal Ord with a view to reducing 1 1 vi" Government control action. In the main we Km popular opinion will yen larg* port the contentions of the C627 words
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Article879 1922-09-21 179 Sept 21 tically of course we know all about the Eclipse. and we hope the confeslose us none of that public m which we are held we little indeed about it. A many people to-day will be introducing into their conns references to the orbit, or879 words
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Article488 1922-09-21 179 MR. EDWARD F. BRAYHAM TS SINGAPORE. Mr. Edward P. Brayham, who, after considerable banking experience m I < nclon, India, Canada and America, is net ;epresenting the "International Banker/ of Los Angeles, arrived m Singapore a day or two ago after an extensive tour of488 words
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Article125 1922-09-21 179 Mr. 11. C. E. Zacharias, writing to a friend from Simla on Sept. 3rd, expressed tb« opinion that the Malayan deputation n the subject of Indian labour would meet with success. (M.M.) As a result of recent re-organisation the audit of Government accounts for a"] the States (except Perak) i.s125 words
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Article735 1922-09-21 179 JAVA'S LOST RELIGION. Djokja, Java. If you should ever own a yacht, do not attempt to love her when shtj lies a dead ihing m a shipyard dry, desolate, out of her element. From the Speejacks, possessed by 1,000,000 coolie devils, we have ried again into735 words
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Article44 1922-09-21 179 A Weltevreden message says that H. E. the Governor of the N.E.I, is about to convene a joint meeting of the N.E.I. Council and the Committee of Retrenchment with the object of effecting a reduction of a hundred million guilders m the N.E.I, budget.44 words
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Article891 1922-09-21 180 HOPES FOR THE COUNTRY YET. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Aug. 24. Some time ago the Singapore Free Press wrote an interesting leader on the working of the Department of Overseas Trade, m which they criticised, with, as I thought, a good deal of justice,891 words
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Article363 1922-09-21 180 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Pcnang, Sept. 19th. Speaking at the half-yearly general meeting of the Penang Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Dove, chairman, said that general conditions were little changed, but there was indicated a much better feeling, which might mean that the tide was about to363 words
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Article180 1922-09-21 180 The August trade returns for British Malaya showed, as was noted a few days ago, an increase m values both m exports and imports as compared with last month. The figures however are still considerably beow those of the corresponding month of last year. Thus live animals, food,180 words
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Article199 1922-09-21 180 A Select Committee on the Imperial Estimates has issued a report dealing with the pay and hours of work of Civil Servants. The result of their inquiries is astonishing. The Civil Service Whitley Council has arranged a working week of thirty-four and three-quarter hours, comprising a working day of six199 words
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Article961 1922-09-21 180 SALE OF INVESTMENTS. The annual meeting- of the Sungei Bagan Rubber Estates was held m the registered offices of the company, Chartered Bank Chambers at noon on Monday, Mr. Chew Woon Poh, the chairman of the Company, presiding. Others present were the Hon Mr. Lowther Kemp,961 words
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Article430 1922-09-21 180 The fol owinr; is the Direct* the shareholders for the y< a? i May 1922, to be prrnnnfrid it meeting at Evatt ar.d Company's Sept. 25th, at noon. After charging Depreciation sets of the Company amounting to the Profit and Loan Account si loss on the year's430 words
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Article133 1922-09-21 180 Overloading a bicycle wmi the preferred against Chinese m the I' Court, Kuala Lompor, it being alleged tha three persons wen ridinjr on thi mduiM v- hen the Police stopped the ran i T- of $1.50 was inflicted. Mr. Justice C. E. St. J. Branch, KJ nor the Deputy Registrar,133 words
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Article598 1922-09-21 181 Hi F. A. S. McC eland has arrived m I. urn pur and taken over the duties I sSMHMff of Lands. T. A. Ford, late of Kuala Lumpur, resent visiting St. John's Antigua, West Indies. Gordon Cranna, General Secre--5 M. C. A.s in Malayla, was m598 words
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Article352 1922-09-21 181 cr e were only four applications at the quarterly meeting of the Licensing Justices held m the Senior Magistiate's court yesterdiay afternoon, presided over by Mr. P. A. F. David, the District Judge. Other members present were Messrs See Tiong Wah, A. E. Baddeley, A. P. Cameron, J.352 words
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Article46 1922-09-21 181 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 1 1. The death occurred at the European Hospital here this afternoon, from malaria. of Mr. D. T. Atkinson, of Guthrie and Co. The funeral takes place to-morrow at five m the afternoon.46 words
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Article186 1922-09-21 181 (From Out Own Correspondent.) I Poll. Sept. 11. The anxiety of Dutch producers to ascertain the ability of Malaya to compete is disclosed by the- Times of Malaya m the report ef Mr. C. Scbrieke, d< egate <>f the Dutch Product: Association, who recent y186 words
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78 1922-09-21 181 IMPERSONATING MUNICIPAL INSPECTOR. Detective Inspectoi Costel'o produced a Chinese m the Second Court yesterday on charges of impersonat ng a pubic servant, to w^t n Bfnnicipal inspector, and cheating residents of Chinatown ;i respect of alleped does on nightsoi] service bills. Accused was arrested on compla nts received from the78 words
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Article50 1922-09-21 181 Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard presided over the fifth Singapore Assizes yesterday. The only case heard during the day was that m which a Sikh jaga was charged with an offence against a Malay woman. The hea tig lasted throughout the day and was not concluded when the court rose.50 words
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Article86 1922-09-21 181 Two Tamil coolies walking a ong the railway line between Pantai and Port Swettenham Junction wore knocked down and k liod by the engine of a goods train on Friday night. Col. Commandant A. B. Hubback, C.M.G., D.5.0., was m command of the sth London Infantry Brgad c m camp86 words
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Article483 1922-09-21 181 Many o'd residents of Singapore noted with interest the destruction of the old building occupded for so many years by Messrs Boustead and Co. m Collyer Quay. The Union Insurance of Canton new building, a splendid feiro-concrete structure of many stories, is to take its place.483 words
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Article127 1922-09-21 181 (Courtesy of the Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Shimbun). Tokio, Sept. 13. The Chan Chun Conference resumed at 3 p.m. to day. The evacuation of the Japanese troops from North Manchuria will be completed by the 14th. inst. Lega] recognition of the Soviet Goveiiiment by ihe Japanese Government is pi ictically127 words
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Article104 1922-09-21 181 While p.c. was on hs rounds m Kainpong Bharu Road on Wednesday night, his attention was drawn to cries for help proceeding from a vacant plot of ground and on nearing the spot found a Chinese belabouring another with a heavy stick. The man ran away and104 words
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Article70 1922-09-21 181 tir. Charles W. Blythe, an Englishman v.ho is making an adventurous journey on foot from Singapore to Calais, for London, has reached Rangoon. He arrived there having walked from Hlegu the same day. Mr. Blythe, who is a picture of health, moves off from there70 words
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Article742 1922-09-21 181 HIS HIGHNESS' BIRTHDAY. (From Our Own Correspondent). Johore Bahru, Sept 13. Great preparations are !>"in£ made for be celebrations «'f 11. H.s birthday on Sunday. On Saturday the 16th instant Johore p.ay Muar at Polo and on Sunday after the usual levee at the Istana His Highness entertains742 words
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Article92 1922-09-21 181 A Lancashire cotton spinner, with a talent for music, is the coroiat player m one of the Prize Bands of the North of England. Thi s band recently had to play before the Royal Family after winning the first prize at the Crystal Palace On its return the cornet player92 words
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Article239 1922-09-21 182 London, Sept. 2. First Division. Arsenal 1, Liverpool 0. Blackburn Rovers 4, Aston Villa 2. Birmingham o. Chelsea 1. Bolton Wanderers 1, Preston North End 1. West Bromwich Albion 2, Burnley 1. Cardiff City 2, Tottenham Hotspur 3. Everton 3, Manchester United 2. Huddersfield 0, Middlesborough 2. Second239 words
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Article492 1922-09-21 182 SOME EXCELLENT CONTESTS. There were some iiecidt<lly good contests at the boxing tournament at the Star Opera last night, when some of the ser.a-finals ir, the various competitions were reached. The programme provided one or two surprises, notably the gtamie exhibition of Dudley Cambroke against M. Carvalho492 words
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Article694 1922-09-21 182 Mr. H. C. Sells has been appointed Pos: master-General, S. S. Mr. J. Loraie has been appointed CoEectof Land Revenue, Singapore. Mr. G. F. Jacksoi* has been appointed to act as Director of External Audit, S. S. and F. M. S. Mr. S. Codrington has been694 words
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Article146 1922-09-21 182 COMPANY TO BE WOUND IT. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. i 5. The shareholders of the Eastern Shipping Company have been circularised for an extraordinary meeting to be held tomorrow, when resolutions will be submitted for the ratification and confirmation of the provisional agreement for the146 words
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Article69 1922-09-21 182 (Courtesy of the Xanyo Nichi-Nichi Rhimbun). Tokio, Sept. 14. 'li.f Sino-British Conference at Weihaiv.t i was opened on the loth, to consider the restoration of the Port, as decided at the Washington Conference. Britain, it is reported, is urging the stabilization of the police, freedom of the port69 words
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Article128 1922-09-21 182 When the case m which riv< hinese stand charged with haying committed two daring pang robberies recently m Beach Road, one m a chandu shop and the other m which t&ree of them, having requisitioned a motor-car, robbed a Chinese chinchew of a large sum of128 words
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Article208 1922-09-21 182 The two sets received from England have been tested out for some four months with satisfactory results, but have not been used regularly owing to there being insufficient room for these additions. Th c operating room has now been enlarged and the instruments permanently fixed. The208 words
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Article187 1922-09-21 182 x\n Assistant Secretary is wanted for the new Club, Taiping. The following promotions m the S.S.V.F. have been approved: To be Majors:— 2nd Lieuts. (Ag. Majors) W.V.L. Van Someren, JX.S.O., M.C., A.A.A. Patterson, D.5.0., M.C., G.D.A. Fletcher, M.C., G.C. Meredith, M.C., L.M. Haybittel, D.5.0., P.H. Keys, D.5.0., M.C. To be187 words
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Article492 1922-09-21 182 YESTERDAYS PIUXF] i»i\< The Ac-tin? Chief laatia tl Mr. P. J. Sproule, pmifed dv< pore Court of Bankruptcy $r< The "petition for a n against Tan Wee Van w.i a fortnight on th< tppOottl Knowles, who appeared lor creditor, a chetty. ami wh. there was a possibility of492 words
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Article136 1922-09-21 182 .x specimen of the "Gym 1 ha- been caught ill a snare il a large white rat with low bus snout sad a hairless I about the lise of guinea piff or The Municipal health s1 week ending Sept. Mh &m ti as 214, presenting 1 <ii-ath-ra-compared with 88-16 m136 words
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Article1022 1922-09-21 183 n JfjiiM agunt homines nontri est farrag* JUVKNAL excitement of the. Income Tax has died down. The muzzled ox i not allowed to tread out the corn i!y a clear metaphor has bellow:nation m th c public press and v ear. The resolutions have no d1,022 words
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Article522 1922-09-21 183 What the Company is asking is that, m order to instal a more modern system, pro- vided their licence is extended, tjie rate.- j should he increased by something like 80 percent, immediately and the Committee of Investigation point out that this would re- j suit m so522 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article218 1922-09-21 183 First Day's Results. Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 15* Under ideal conditions as to track and weather, the events of the first day's championship meeting were run orf to-day, before a large number of spectators. The afternoon provided one fiesh record, for the half mile, which Ashworth won m 2218 words
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Article560 1922-09-21 183 The Barnes* Cup. The first round of the Barnes' Cup competition was played on the Polo Ground yesterday afternoon, m ideal weather and on perfect ground. The luck of the draw entailed the meeting of the Civil Service and the Merchants m the firsi round, and tfter a close560 words
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Article786 1922-09-21 183 News was received by cable, that Mr. Arno.d Hughes, M. A., headmaster of Ting Wah College, Hongkong, died on his way lo England, on leave. Mr. i'\ Gci.stin, who has bs< i i !ting Const? -/General i:i Shanghai since the death of Sir Everard Fraser, has786 words
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Article188 1922-09-21 184 The Adelaide Expedition. The Adelaide expedition to Cordillo Downs, 785 miles north, to view the total eclipse of the sun on September 21 promises to be of a representative character. Ir will consist definitely of the Government Astronomer Mr. G. F. Dodwell. IS. A. who will return188 words
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Article207 1922-09-21 184 BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS. Johore was 60 fete yesterday on the occasion of the birthday of the Sultan, H. 11. Sir Ibrahim D.K., S.P.M.J., G.C.M.G., K.8.E., etc. The ships lying m the Straits were dressed, and at 1) o'clock a salute was fired m honour of207 words
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Article85 1922-09-21 184 (By Courtesj of the Lat Pau Press). Shanghai, Sept. li. The new cabinet will be reorganised entirely. Th c strikes on the Kinhnn railway are spreading There will soon be a long distance teiel>hon Q m Shanghai. Li Lei-chun arrived at Shanghai on tk« L4th insfc The Peking85 words
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Article102 1922-09-21 184 Here ia the latest Story from Ireland. A teacher m a national school m the County Tipperary had occasion to reprimand one <>f the boy*, m the senior class. The boy thereupon produced a revolver, happily without making use of it. A search was :hen made ,and it was found102 words
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Article109 1922-09-21 184 From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. 16. Air. Khaw Joo Tok, chairman of directors, presided at a meeting of about seventy shareholders of th c Eastern Shipping Co. The agreement for the ssacl c and the proposals of the directors arising therefrom were approved and a109 words
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Article901 1922-09-21 184 A SPLENDID SUCCESS. Brilliant weather favoured the gymkhana j held on the Passir Plangie Race Couise at Johore yesterday m honour of the birthday of His Highness the Sultan Ibrahim. There was a large attendance and the excellent programme of events provided a mest enjoyable afternoon's entertainment,901 words
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CRICKET.
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Article582 1922-09-21 184 CANTRELL'S RACE WITH THE CLOCK. It was a joy to watch Saturday's match between the Merchants and the Bankers, Brokers and Insurance, it was cricket at its brightest and best attractive, dashing, even exhilarating. The game produced no less than 31G runs 206 of wi ih582 words
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Article247 1922-09-21 184 The Lanka Union scored a distinctly creditable success on the Padang en Saturday, when they defeated the Services m the Singapore Cricket Tournament. Batting first, the military team put up a total of 143, the best efforts coming from Lieut. Clarke (33), Sgt. Wayte247 words
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Article354 1922-09-21 184 Maigarei ll*i Sactf The final race for Ebi 1919 Cap came off >••■" strong breeze rod '1.-. «ni Tori boar- boisfc d racing Luoy did not rtart wring I "'"> Mr. Goddes sent the Beet ay. sharp, over the dub COO at once began to *ew354 words
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Article33 1922-09-21 184 The turntable ladder with which the ft kong Fire Brigad c will be equipped to with fires m high structures arrived cently by the Glenavy. Another laddethe same type ha B been ordered33 words
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MALAYAN SPORTS MEETING.
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Article1032 1922-09-21 185 MILLS* CHAMPICWI ATHLETE. Our Own Representative). lalayan Athletic Championships leoessfal conclusion m bri.liant the Pfcdaag at Kuala Lumpur .1,., m the presence of a large eh included the Hon'bie Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell. There I of a keen straggle for the Singapore and Negri I n1,032 words
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Article134 1922-09-21 185 Fro iv. Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Sept. 16. The Cricket Club held a successful sport* meeting to-day before a large attendance. The weather was dull but dry. 100 yards (Club). Crnik. Time 11.2-5 i lees. Putting the Weight (Chlb). Sanderson Instance 38ft, 6 1 High Jump (Chlb). Sanderson134 words
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Article179 1922-09-21 185 The Kampong Kuantan tennis tournament is, ire believe, say- the Malay Mail, the. first m the F.M.S. ever played on the Ceylon method i.e. all day. Tho method has obvknifl advantages. It enables players to come from all parts of the country to enter an impossibility when179 words
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Article58 1922-09-21 185 Philadelphia, Sept 16. Johnston and Tilden are left m the final j round of the National Lawn Tennis Cham- pionship, m which Patterson, Shimidzu, Alonzo and other leading exponents were earlier defeated. In the semi-final Johnston beat Richards by B—6,8 6, 6 2, 6 l, and Tilden58 words
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Article828 1922-09-21 185 Mr. A. K. E. Hampshire will be revisiting Malaya at th c end of the year. Court Inspector C. H. Nicol goes to Singapore shortly as Chief Insp^ctor there says the Pinang Gazette. We <are officially informed that Ills Excellency Sir Laurence Guillemard is expected to828 words
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Article649 1922-09-21 185 Before Mr. P. A. V. David m the District Court yesterday the summons taken out by Mr. Seah Peng Hong against Mr. 0. C. Sma ley, accountant for using criminal force to h'm at the latters office on the 16th ult. over an offer to purchase649 words
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Article174 1922-09-21 185 Application for an order to presume the death of Tan Chow Kee was made by Mr. W. H. Drummond to the Acting- Chief Justice, the hon'ble Mr. P. J. Sproule, m the Supreme Court yesterday. Mr. Drummond stated that Chow Kee was a passenger on174 words
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Article35 1922-09-21 185 Two Chinese were produced before Mr. Bull m the Second Court yesterday charged with depositing a dying person from No. 35 Johore Road on the road on Sunday night last. They were remanded for trill.35 words
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Article857 1922-09-21 186 MURDER CHARGE AGAINST MALAY MANDORE. A packed Court listened to the tragic story which was unfolded before Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennr rd and a spscial jury yesterday during the Singapore Assizes, when a young Malay mandore, Aboo bin Awang, was charged with the murder of his wKt and857 words
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Article37 1922-09-21 186 Mr. H. G. R. Leonard, chairman of tin European Unemployment Committee, writes that he will be happy to supply information concerning Land Settlement m Australia or kindred matters to any correspondent who may apply to him. (M.M.)37 words
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Article1440 1922-09-21 186 JUDGE WARNS FORMER DIRECTOR. Far Eastern Film Company shares took up the greater part of the time of the Acting Chief Justice, the hon'brte Mr. P. J. Sproule m the Singapore Bankruptcy Court yesterday, when the/ public examination of Mr. H. J. A. Holm, a former managing1,440 words
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Article266 1922-09-21 186 Sick Member Carried m to Vote. IJrisbane Aug. 1. The sitting of the Legislative Assembly c mie to a sensational termination to-night, following upon the discussion of the Agrit 1 Itural Education Bill, m which an amendment wae carried agamsi the Government 1 one vote. The Premier266 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article327 1922-09-21 186 THE S. F. C CUP. S. K. C. Defeat Wagapaii I The Singapore United Lean whit defeated by ihieo goalf t < S. R. C. on the Parian? second round of the Snigano* I considerably better team thai secured the wooden spoon n Division of the Singapore 1 terday Singapore327 words
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Article177 1922-09-21 186 V. M. V. vs. SI o B The above match played o >■ proved a vi-ry exciting encoant* m a dni m favwit of ii. Scoivs b < lordeiro A. < helvmn c M 28, W. (i. Battery c F. Oehk T. Lar'cke c Kuruiianiua- b Lai LI l177 words
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Article22 1922-09-21 186 Oyster H;i\ g I Keen contests En Hie id i^n Angto-Americaii I op I the American aggrugat ing22 words
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Article79 1922-09-21 186 Phi':id«'lnhi;« Tflden won th? National 1 Chair nions-Mp, defeating Jofensfo A i-h*^** story from *he tfanche*t< ian: Sr James Lacaitu told BW (h«l i^ Ufced Dr Zukertort. th 0 efcawiMfla player of forty years ag-o mhtihvt Ik» was playiner a trreat chess rm f d'e^wl h'p^pf m any79 words
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Article518 1922-09-21 187 f, Camming, Chairman of the has reached Penang on his way Huttenbach, Lazarus and Sons, Beared the contract for light- Malay College at Tanjong age of Mr. Nigel E. S. GardMarion Trengrove will take Mary's Church, Kuala Lumpur r _l.">rh «t 10 a.m. •i that M518 words
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Article34 1922-09-21 187 an: He Bank has received a from Head Office m London to the the Directors of the Bank have interim dividend for the pa»t the rate of 8 per cent less34 words
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Article87 1922-09-21 187 :.K to the report made to the Kad yak; owner of a motor 20-9 Malay Street three Eurogj fed VA oj his cars on Sunday 11 a: *i after *rettin:_r into the the chauffeur on an errand. the latte^S absence they made off car, which was however87 words
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Article2085 1922-09-21 187 MOHAMEDAN ADVISORY BOARD'S ACTION CENSURED. Governors Attitude Criticised. The opening of the trial at the Singapore Assizes yesterday of N. Mamst, formerly chief c trk m the P.C.M.O.'s Department, who stands committed on three counts of falsifying: the accounts of tho Department, was marked by a sensational2,085 words
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Article474 1922-09-21 187 The Perak Chamber of Mines does not agree with the report of the Special Committee with regard to Chinese labour and have sent m a letter to the Chief Secretary which says:— They consider that the present system of obtaining Chinese labour for the mines, with474 words
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Article33 1922-09-21 187 Lieut. Price of the Burma Rifles mti with an accident on Saturday while playing football for the Middlesex Regiment against the F. M. S. Railways. It is feared that his arm is broken.33 words
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Article1148 1922-09-21 188 On 21st September, just before 10 a.m., a partial ec.ips c of the sun will be visible at Singapore, and it wU probably be a matter of extreme interest to the larger number of the population, as we aacr c the fortunate pos.tion of being near the line1,148 words
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Article607 1922-09-21 188 Case Against Mr. Ort. Thie case m which Mr. C. B. Ort of Messrs. Latham and Co. stands charged with cheating Lim Ah Hung, manager of Messrs. Simby and Co., pineapple merchants m respect of a cheque for $4,650 over a pineapple deal was continued m the607 words
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Article41 1922-09-21 188 The death occurred at 10 Dunlop Rood, Penang, about nine o'clock on Thursday, of Mrs. Kirke, wife of Mr. R. J. Kirke, of the Eastern Produce Exchange, and formerly Chief Detectivo Inspector, Penang. The deceased lady was 46 years of age.41 words
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Article1072 1922-09-21 188 THE POSITION VIS A VIS GOVERNMENT. The following is the report of a Committee appointed by ths> Municipatl Commissioners at the ordinary meeting heid on the 30th June. A Committee, consisting of Messrs. Plummer, Wong, Sims, and the President (with power to co-opt) was appointed "to consider the1,072 words
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Article289 1922-09-21 188 When the Assizes opened t H< Mr. C. Evcritt referred to tin et list m which Chin Yvt See stand with the abetment of cttMinaJ bm trust, and m which he has ben Bust to prosecute. He asked that the CS* bo adjourned until the next289 words
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Article54 1922-09-21 188 Our Penan*;- correspondent wire.- thai night (Thursday) the wridfflf if Parry, manager of the Harbour Board, v. M entered by thieves m the absen-je of occupants and jewellery to the valu«--£2OO stolen, including wedding pnsti The house is within a few yards of police station. No traces have been «i54 words
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491 1922-09-21 189 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1922. THE SOLAR ECLIPSE. u•; o'clock this morning* the the sun will arrive. There will taking it, for though Singapore on the line of total eclipse, two c <un will be hidden and conthere will be notable diminute daylight. Smoked glass, of proper thinir to use to491 words
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Article126 1922-09-21 189 son HaO, Kuala Lumpur. the evening was voted to hare been most pleasant E. ,i the charge oi oi her Chinese by f stealing two iron stan d Kampong Bharu a o, was preferred m the bdran n on the ground rights of self-defence, the store belonging to Tan ntractof126 words
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Article2018 1922-09-21 189 HALF-YEARLY REPORT. I The Hon'ble Mr. W. P. Kerr presided at i the half yearly meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce which was held at the Exchange yesterday afternoon, when about forty members of the Association were represented. The meeting was called m accordance with the2,018 words
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Article314 1922-09-21 189 Final of the Barnes Cop. After their victory over the Civil Services on Friday, Professions mot Merchants it; the final for the Barnes Cup. The ground was rather on the hard side after the receni dry weather, but was m first class order, which made for a good open314 words
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Article136 1922-09-21 189 S. C. C. Defeat Middlesex The S. C. C. had their first match of the season on the S. C. C. ground yesierday, when they met the 2nd Middesex regiment and won by two goals to love. It was a decidedly interesting- game, m which the new Club players136 words
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Article24 1922-09-21 189 Liverpool, Sept. 18. In the twenty rounds contest seaman Hall England won the European lightweight championship 01 tpointing the hold er Ernie Rice.24 words
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Article124 1922-09-21 190 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 569 th auction yesterday, Sept. 20th, when there was Catalogued 1,886,527 lbs.; 842.20 tons. Offered 1,455,233 lbs.; 649.65 tons. Sold 1,146,017 lbs.; 511.61 tons. PRICES REALISED. Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Singapore Standard Quality 24% to 25 (all m cases)124 words
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Article326 1922-09-21 190 Singapore, Sept. 20. The chief feature m the Local Share Market during the week has been the loans section where a large turnover of stock lias occurred and all issues again show substantial appreciation, with the demand unsatisfied. Industrials also have been dealt with more freely, and326 words
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Article20 1922-09-21 190 Mr. Roberts, the new Chaplain of St. Mary's Church, Kuala Lumpur, is expected to land m Singapore on November 3rd.20 words
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Article314 1922-09-21 190 Singapore, Sept. 20. The share market has been fairly steady during the week, with moderate business passing. Sellers of War Loans having come forward buyers are holding off. There is a considerable demand for Industrial shares for delivery m the first week of October. Tin shares are314 words
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Article1620 1922-09-21 190 [Reuter's Service.] London, Sept. 12. A cable from Capetown says the steamer Bantu, bojnd from America to the Far East ran ashoio m a fog on Robben Island but got off v;ith assistance. She sustained damage c:i d has two holds leaking. London, Sept. 12. The ijecial performance of1,620 words
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Article491 1922-09-21 190 Another CMfifT Gassi lira' The R. G. A. and the 5. I provided some splendid SOCOI large attendance OB the Pada evening 1 when they met IB round of the Sing.ijur.- Cup. it was an excellent game, BJ untoward incident-, tnd play< pace from start to finish.491 words
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Article5807 1922-09-21 191 [Reuter's Service.] London. Sept. 12. ud French decision to range up ritaifl b*> caused a marked relion m the French Press, rday was leased at the esses as being a blow to >. I.c Temps, and le Journal des h bad no! indulged m their con- tmewhai noisy joy.5,807 words
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