The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 18 July 1923
1923-07-18
33
48
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/singfreepresswk
The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
-
Title Section18 1923-07-18 33 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. 111IK1) SERIES WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 1923. No. 1,87618 words
-
Article178 1923-07-18 33 ,i:s PAGE < Ylonie* ami the Economic Iran 33 I R. G. 33 Committees 34 Bntish Att.tude 34 I Lrul (.'oir.rcent 34 &m Progress 35 !()l |v 1 AM) COURT NEWS. ;.i Forgery 38 Canal and Fiondin? 40 t n^ Marriairj Case 40, 43 Bankruptcy Court 43 T i178 words
-
Article32 1923-07-18 33 |4 I 4 1-16 2 3 31-32 I 4 15-32 HH 55% 830 173^ l\ p.c. Dis. HM 1091--139 Vi ■nd 79H Bu«yin< b\s4 I and Rate 4 p.c. ton 30T*32 words
-
Article52 1923-07-18 33 of Messrs. Harrisons !\uala Lumpur, has resigned up an estate appointment iioseeution of Mr. Handy, stroller of Labour, 40 Tamil W fined 50 cents each, for Johore from the Colony obtained the necessary i connection with the above, re convicted of abetting I tined $100 each. The case the Third52 words
-
Article153 1923-07-18 33 BIKTH. ASTON.— On the 7th inst., at No. 9, Scotland Road, Penang, the wife of Mi*. A. V. Aston, (Malayan Civil Service), a son. SMITH. At the Maternity Hospital Penang, on the 9th July, the wife of Gerald A. Smith, of a "Son. DIXON. On .July Cth iy'23,153 words
-
Article260 1923-07-18 33 Dates to June 21st. wer? brought by the mail which arrived here on July 14th. This weekly leaves by the P and O s.s Malwa tct-day. Two weddings of considerable loofr 1 interest took place during the week, when Miss Hoops, daughter ot Dr. A. L. Hoops.260 words
-
Article160 1923-07-18 33 July IC Tin Huyns 4 ifUtn Gambier 12.25 Pepper White 22.00 Pepper Black 13.50 Tapioca, small flake f.g. 10.25 Pearl Sago small 8.50 Copra 10.30 Copra Sundried 10.80 Opium, Bennr-s cz\t 4.000 Rice, Rangoon 'vhi»e 230.00 Rice, Sv -i T o. i for iif 00 Kice, Siam No. 2160 words
-
Article45 1923-07-18 33 Singapore, July 16. \'2 noon. Singapore Standard Pale Crepe. Spot 46- Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet. Spot 46^ 47; Au<r 48 4HV>; AugrSept 48% 49%; Oct-Dec 52V6 M* •JanMarch 54 54 Vs. I ondon Quotation Sheet. Is ITid. Market Steady.45 words
-
Article, Illustration814 1923-07-18 33 flm than a* Tnm »k« Pwato> right JWhm+ ■*N yatxtet Trmtb ket c*ortotu p«icajti <■••• IWtrfHt Uctaa. i*v»*y and I**. J-ily 11. The Economic Conference promised l\\ Mr. Bonar Law when he took office i v called for October Ist, the programme including ways814 words
-
Article775 1923-07-18 33 July 12. A supplement to the F. M. S- Government Gazette contains the correspoi dence with the Secretary of State relating to the proposal to revive the title of "Resident General." The Unofficial Members of the Federal Council sent m a memorial m September 1921,775 words
-
Article473 1923-07-18 34 July 13. We have many times for many years commented on the Hongkong practice of throwing open to the public and the press, committees on vnich unofficial members of the community serve. There is the Finance Ocmmittee, for instance, which does not sit m camera like ours does,473 words
-
Article400 1923-07-18 34 A recent discussion about making £vants m aid to Chinese Vernacular schools m the Straits, and the dictum that it is most desirable that all primary education should be m the language spoken by the pupil at Kme, is recalled by the report of a discussion m a400 words
-
Article705 1923-07-18 34 July 14 The essence of the Premier's eagtriy expected declaration of policy with regard to Allied co-operation for the purpose of securing reparations ;na restoring peace to Europe, is that an offer ought not to be peremptorily turned down, and that Britain is not going to be705 words
-
Article296 1923-07-18 34 July 16. It must be a source of considerau.tr ai.xiety to our Chinese friends who have business or family connection* i/i China to find that bandit outrage ire increasing m number and darinjr The holding up of a train within fifteen miles of Canton, and the nuirercus296 words
-
Article439 1923-07-18 35 voulii be free. Anyhow, m a year or repayment commences, and four t t n t is an interest which might uite eood a few years hence. A \aluable effect of the Naval Base sion at Home is the attention Imperial concerns m the Far M :l nd the problem439 words
-
Article680 1923-07-18 35 July 17. The results of the Round Britain lorcplane race draw particular 'tention to the efforts being made m Britain to keep up p th other nations m the race fcr supremacy m the air. The United States seem to be spending money m developing both aeroplanes680 words
-
Article48 1923-07-18 35 \From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpar, July 16. It i 3 reported that Mr. J. E. Nathan, Rubber Controller, is resigning shortly and vill be succeeded by Mr. F. W. Douglas, District Officer, Klanp, who left for Singapore on Satuiday, probably m connection with the change.48 words
-
Article107 1923-07-18 35 (From Our Own Corresponderrt.) Penang, July 16. A band of Chinese robbers entered a Cninese shop on Dublin Estate, Kulim, and removed clothing and $100 m cash. Two day» later detectives discovered three men m the jungle who were presumed to be r*. rtici pants m the107 words
-
Article428 1923-07-18 35 REMARKABLE FILM AT THEATRE. The combination of Charles Dick ns at his best and the wonderful aptitude of Jackie Coegan m the interpretat'on of one of the EngUsh novelist's most famous characters, forms an appe: 1 which is difficult tci resist, and it was not428 words
-
Article297 1923-07-18 35 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala' Lumpur, July 16. At a meeting held under the auspices of the Klang Chinese Rubber Growers' and Dealers' Association, a large gathering of small holders and dealers of all nationalities were present. Mr. Goh Lock Huat presided, and speeches were made by297 words
-
Article88 1923-07-18 35 At Manchester: Essex defeated Lancashire on the first innings, Perrin contributing 102 not out to their first innings score, While Russell scored 51 and 102. In Lancashire's second innings Makepeace scored 105. At Birmingham: Warwick defeated Somerset by 140, Stephens, with contributions of 70 and 63, being the88 words
-
Article454 1923-07-18 35 RECONSTRUCTING THE OFFENCE. Arrangements we:e made yesterday for the Third Magistrate to visit a coffee shop m Middle Road, where, m connection with the charge of forgery preferred against Veerappa Chetty of Market Street, the signatures of two gentlemen are alleged to have been forged on three454 words
-
Article181 1923-07-18 35 The report of the above company for the year ended Jan. 31st., (to be presented at tlic annual meeting to be held on Monday, Jily 23rd, at 11 a.m. at 148, Belfield Street, Ipoh) is as follows: Dredging: operations during the year under 'eview were not181 words
-
145 1923-07-18 35 The Municipal Commissioners at their meeting yesterday afternoon considered recunmendations of one of the sub-committees In regaid to the position of Colonel H. L. Pearson, the Engineer-in-Chief. Before the matter was considered the President (Mr. R. J. Farrer) sa d he would I ke the145 words
-
Article29 1923-07-18 35 Mr. B. R. Wright, of the Royal Engineers, Pulo Brani, has reported to the police the loss or four medals. He state.: that they were stolen an Tuesday afternoon29 words
-
Article2179 1923-07-18 36 SAVING OF $300,000 BY DEPARTMENTAL WORK. Open Competition Decided Against. After hearng the explanations of the >Municipal Architect, Captain Meadows, who declared that by carrying out the work departmentally he coultl save them a sum m the neighbourhood of $300,000, a full meeting of the Municipal Commissioners,2,179 words
-
Article332 1923-07-18 36 The following action was taken at a committee meeting of the Chinese Commissioners held on July 12th: Hawkers m Beach Road. Decide! that no shopkeepers should be granted hawkers' licences, and resolved that all such hawkers' iicences be cancelled. Decided thai all hawkers left m Beach Road shall332 words
-
Article561 1923-07-18 36 F.M.S. EIiiTATION OU] Mr. Wolff writo m t'.i. cation Report. As an impress ap;.. t some quarters tl.; i.., vernacular edu i it v leads nowhere ii to record briefly aim < ment m this brai> fc v:lth it may be -au, the begmn.ngs of every rh:561 words
-
Article106 1923-07-18 36 To the Editor. Sir. I wonder if we consider h< we are alienatinp the best of MjJJ friendf from Great Britain, by tl our press is giving constantly I with which ships under the Brt are flaunting their attaints 1 American law? Britons loner call attention to the fact106 words
-
Article73 1923-07-18 36 tional work. It was apreed tha. responsible for maintenance undertake execut on. Also that should deal with the Commie*""^ not with the Commissions Further consideration of draft poned. e i«or. Agreed that the construct ?on ol Road, Bencoolen Street and Street be carried out with surface fc only, Armenian Street73 words
-
Article753 1923-07-18 37 Leaiit' Atkinson is at present m ban ilosptnl, suffering from malaria K. Norman, who has joined Mr. J. G pbt lin practice m Singapore, was t« the Bar of the Straits Settle- I ggpts m the Supien>e Court yesterday .rning. j I. v Robert Dor&Uamy writes753 words
-
Article450 1923-07-18 37 SARKIES— JOHANNES. A wedding of considerable local interest, by mMB of the fact that the contracting parties belong to families which have been long associated with Singapore, took place at St. Andrew's Cathedral yesterday afternoon, when Miss Ripsie Sarkies, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. M.450 words
-
Article130 1923-07-18 37 The police court action taken by two members of the Chinese Society known, a* the Tsah Yon? Huay Kwan Society, 16 Pekin Street, against the president and the treasurer of the Society for alleged criminal misappropriation-, was continued tefore Mr. P. F. David m the District Court130 words
-
Article139 1923-07-18 37 The Society of Architects has been much honoured by the consent of His Excellency the Governor, Sir Lawrence Guillemard K.CB., K.CM.G., to become the Patron of the Society. This will very greatly assist the profession m Malaya, and make for the establishment of the Architectural Society139 words
-
Article17 1923-07-18 37 Mr. W. Penrice. of Messrs. Mansfield and Co. Ltd., sailed on the Phemius homeward b*und on leave.17 words
-
Article759 1923-07-18 37 QUESTION DAY. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, July 10. At the meeting of the Federal Council, m answer to the Hon. Mr. J. H. M. Robson, relating to accommodation m schools m the F.M.S. to meet the needs of over 200,000 children between the ages of five759 words
-
Article327 1923-07-18 37 Thirteen boats turned out for a fine race for the Margaret II Challenge Cup at the Royal Singapore Yacht Club on Sunday. It wus an interesting start, several boats being badly caught by the strong tide and thereby I. .sing many minutes. On the reach to327 words
-
Article253 1923-07-18 37 A Malay boy formerly L-mployei 1 by Messrs Hubback and Smith as a Tambi, v/as committed for trial before the forthcoming Assizes, by Mr. Gourlay m the Third Court ycs-terdajy afternoon, on a charge of using as genuine a forged document, to wit, a chequd for $20.253 words
-
Article132 1923-07-18 37 Late yesterday afternoon, a big clmnsy looking- steamer with Red Tlagr flying from her stern, steai-td into the harbour from the West. She proved to be* the first Soviet Government ship to arrive 'n Singapore. The steanvji* was reported en arrival, as the Dekabrist, sailing under132 words
-
Article21 1923-07-18 37 The council at the request of the financial adviser voted $200,000 to finance the flood prevention scheme m Ipoh.21 words
-
Article59 1923-07-18 37 Before the Council meeting, H. E. the Commissioner presented the Colonial Auxiliary Forces decoration to Col. Ash, M. S. V. R., for meritorious services as an officer for over twenty years m the Colonial forces, and the Imperial Services medal to M*\ Lim Moh Seng, Chinese interpreter at the59 words
-
Article1217 1923-07-18 38 We are informed that m connection with the Autumn Race Meeting of the Singapore Sporting Club the usual three-day Meeting will be held on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, Oct. 16th, 18th, and 20th. There will be no necessity for a four-day Meeting, as there are no griffins. Owner?1,217 words
-
Article456 1923-07-18 38 The Directors' report to the shareholders of Muar Rubber, Ltd., for the year ended April 30th., states: The Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 30th April, 1923, shows a ros?s of $3,664.43, to which must be added the debit balance of $10,110.39 brought forward from456 words
-
Article22 1923-07-18 38 The Filipino boxers, Lepe Teusrio. Francisco Reyes, Engenie Luaver, and Elpddio Arenas, who are visiting Singapore, arrived by the Lepazpi on Saturday.22 words
-
Article914 1923-07-18 38 A meeting of the Indian Immolation Committee was held at Kuala Lumpur on July 4th. Present, the Acting Controller of Labour, (Mr. E. W. F. Gilman), Chairman, the Principal Medical Officer, (Dr. R. Bowden), tie Hon. Mr. J. W. Campbell, Mr. T. Menzies, Mr. F. E. Becker,914 words
-
Article234 1923-07-18 38 FOOTBALL. MIDDLESEX WIN AGAIN The Keppel F< otball Hub h a not much luck this season, hut with clever little centn forward as they should do ,^ch belt* Theii match against the Middlesex H* the Padang yestei.ia- afternoon w as bri Z of excrement, ami ithoujrh Keppel D234 words
-
Article42 1923-07-18 38 [Reuter's Si nice] Londun, Ju|\ <j At Burton: Gloucester beat Derbyshire by eight wickets, Parker taking 7 for and 5 for 76. Horrham: Sussex bea Worcestersiiir. by seven wickets, A. E. <i.!lij:an capture 5 for 11 and 4 for 51.42 words
-
Article38 1923-07-18 38 In the semi-final of the Gar.i^on Billiard Champ onship Spr. Harr> beat Sgt. Lever £Pd S.,S^t. Obee defeated L. Cpl. Palmer The final will be played m the Se-geirf Mess at Tanprlin before August Ist.38 words
-
Article24 1923-07-18 38 [ReuUr's Sen-ice] (ilencoe, IliinoK July V. Manue. Aionzo defcaU-H Tiiden S-6. 11 13 f 3, 6—3, m the Illinois Stafc tennis championship.24 words
-
Article44 1923-07-18 38 [ReutirV Service.] i.ondon. Jul> At Eastbourne m the Davir Cup Euro pean zone semi-final, the first day's pi*} resulted m Flaquer (Spain) heatine Var Lennep (Holland, 5—7. 6—3, 8-6, M| whilst Conde Degomar (Spain) defeats Van der Feen 6—3, 6—o. 7—5.44 words
-
Article131 1923-07-18 38 A large crowd watched he box the Manila Show, last nipht. Red Warn 8.3 succeeded m drawhp with Reyes 8.6 (Manila). The Manila 1 did very little m the firs: two rourri allowed Warren to score points witJ He warmed up m the third and Warren with a ri*ht131 words
-
Article694 1923-07-18 39 M J. S. Adams expects to return to X.M.S. m September. Van Cuylenberg, of Singapore, a husint^s visit to Ipoh, says TJOM .lack has become Commissioner of >< mzor Division of the Girl Guides af Mrs. J. L. S r.;e, who has ?one Home. fhe ltp*rt694 words
-
Article886 1923-07-18 39 BRITISH DEP.T PAYMENTS. To tlie Editor. Dear Sir,— Tucked away m the usual me;: ley of Home cables m the local press? of Saturday last, dealing with such varied interests as Conferences, Soviets, Cricket Matches, Golf Championships, Joe Beckett's hand, and Carpcntier's thumb, there appeared an886 words
-
Article609 1923-07-18 39 (From Onr Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, July 11. With reference to the Ipoh flood pre- vention vote, it was mentioned that it would nuke available a considerable area of valuable land on the left bank of the river. In connection with compassionate grants, they included additions m the609 words
-
Article90 1923-07-18 39 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, July 11. Messages m Chinese papers, regarding the Kwonuhow train hold-up sensation, state that two men made the driver stop the train near the foot of a hill before reaching Nnnkong station, and a hundred bandits boarded the train, robbed the passengers90 words
-
Article45 1923-07-18 39 The Daily Mirror to hand by the last mail contain? a picture of Sir Laurence Guillc-mard "taking the water" after a slide down the Men&grelunchor near Kuala Kangsar. H. E. is shown breasting the water of the pool and the picture is true to life.45 words
-
Article514 1923-07-18 39 ANN LA L MEETING. The annual general meeting of the Ulu Pandan (Singapore) Rubber Estates Ltd. whs held ao French Bank Chamber* yesterday morning. Mr. Koh San Hin presided ;;nd there were also present: Messrs. Lee Ol'im Tuan, Tan Chong Kee, F. C Peck, Lim Tay Van,514 words
-
Article33 1923-07-18 39 Recruiting has been generally resumed m Madras Presidency, except m the following taluks which ar> still closed to recruiting owing to prevalence of disease: District. Taluks. Selam Salem Town. Madura Periaku.ani.33 words
-
Article165 1923-07-18 39 Straits Produce for July is a very excellent number, and seems likely to upset the predictions of those who gave it r short life. If the publishers were to put the serial number on the cover, the prophets would be still more confounded. The chief cr.rtoon, "The Twins165 words
-
Article76 1923-07-18 39 Singapore Cup Draw. The draw for the Singapore Cup Competition took place at the S.C.C. last evening and resulted as follows- First Round: A. Middlesex 2nd vs Roysl Engineers. B. R.G.A. vs S.CF.A. Second Round: C. S.C.C. vs Malaya F.C. D. St. Joseph's Old Boys vs winner of A.76 words
-
Article1475 1923-07-18 40 MUNICIPAL COMMISSIONERSINJUNCTION. The practice of allowing logs to remain HMMTCd -lon-side the banks of the Roehon Canal, which it was stated had led to heavy flooding of the upper part of the stream during the rainy seasons, was the subject of an action before the Chief1,475 words
-
Article219 1923-07-18 40 The Chatham correspondent of "The Times" srys the reputed world's largest floating dock, surrendered by Germany under the Peace Treaty, is being preparcl U Chatham for special naval work. In service circles it is stated the dock is intended for the naval base Singapore Before the219 words
-
Article130 1923-07-18 40 YESTERDAY'S AUCTION. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 611 th auction en Wednesday, July 11th, when there was catalogued 1,394,574 lbs.; 622.57 tons; Offered 1,064,161 lbs.; 475.07 tons; Sold 732,593 lbs. 327.05 tons. PRICES REALIZED. Spot London s 2d. New York 25 cts lobbed130 words
-
Article435 1923-07-18 40 Sngapore, July 11. Business m the shure rnaTket was better e*j lj m the week, but tlfere is a quieter tone apt m at the close. Rubber improved a itle over the period and some transactions m rubber shares have been done, but busiress is still on435 words
-
Article173 1923-07-18 40 Mr. H. G. Baxter, who arrived by the Kashmir, goc* to the Chartered Bank, Ipoh. Mr. P. H. Andrews, Inspector of Police, m charge of Ulu Selangor District, is going on leave this iv<onth. Captain W. Pratt. District Judge Malacca, will be e:oing on leave m August, and will be173 words
-
Article678 1923-07-18 40 INTERESTING MARRIAGE CASE. CHARGE OF BIGAMY A case of great interest to th and otiver Communities m Singa up before Mr. Aheame m the Police Couri >isterday, when 7J named Joseph Ambrose Samu.- waß ed by his wife with hav n sr bi*2 marred her sister, Chellamah J OS i678 words
-
44 1923-07-18 40 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. The local manager of the Horn; Shanghai Banking Corporation W that he has received a telegram fr« Head Office m Hongkong statininterim dividend of £3 (Three Pound share subject to deduction of Ineon has been declared, payable August next.44 words
-
Article172 1923-07-18 41 .•\i.\rOßE AND MALAYA CUP. jht f .-i'' at> ir ltch between the S.C.C. g j ph's Old Boys has been postfrom rext Monday until July 25th m jw for Malaya Cup trial bet w-n the following teams: ,>. GlMCtt; Wheatley and Spinks; J. \V. Winter and Edlin; Soon •ondez,172 words
-
Article257 1923-07-18 41 Oxford Trounce Cambridge. [Neuter's Service.] London, July 10. A: Loni>: In the inter- Varsity cricket Oxford beat Cambridge by an m.- i 227 runs. Oxford, on a beautiful fcttlag wicket yesterday, scored 422, making 109. A heavy thunderstorm a deluge of rain m the eaily hours morning which257 words
-
Article66 1923-07-18 41 C, Sm, alley, the Secretary of old Mines Ltd., who has just irh Kelantan, reports that *m of the ten-head mill, 1 I stored at the Company's P* ri.au River, had been for- there to the Mine before his Kuala Pergau. The balance of only awaiting the66 words
-
Article100 1923-07-18 41 ANJUMAN-I-ISLAM ANNUAL MEETING. general meeting of the was held at 52 Kerbau idajf Ua| for the purpose of unts for the year 1922-23 e-bearers for the ensuing accounts showed a deficit of which is to be met from the present year. The election ted as follow: Patrons, u M.A., and100 words
-
Article482 1923-07-18 41 VALI'AIKLE BUKIT TIMAH PROJECT. Amidst all the discussions and criticisms diucied from Chinese quarters against the Government's education policy, it is pleasant to find indications cf the desire of the members of the Chinese community themselves to contribute towards the measures for improving educational conditions m Singapore.482 words
-
Article89 1923-07-18 41 (From Our Own Correspondent). I'ennng, July 10. The adjourntd special meeting of the Penang Chamber of Commerce, to consider the rules for the election of a member of the Legislative Council, was presided over by Mr. Blackstonc and again adjourned, after appointing a committee to go89 words
-
Article76 1923-07-18 41 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, July 12th. A Chinese aged fourteen pleaded gaflty to house-bieaking and stealing: cash and ether property at Teluk Kumbar, and was sentenced to three years m the Reformatory. Penang- motor statistics show that there are 940 cars here, of thirty makes, the numbers76 words
-
Article102 1923-07-18 41 The foltowfag action was taktn at a committe meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on July 10th. Decided that when a coffee-shop licence is cancelled because the licensee has failed to observe the by-law relative to female attendants', a new licence may be granted for the premises after102 words
-
Article1435 1923-07-18 41 THE LABOUR CODE. i (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, July 12. The Legal Adviser, moving the first i\ad- ing of the Labour Enactment, said that the world "requirements" really meant suggestions to which the Government and planting community had agreed. The Government of India was entitled to1,435 words
-
152 1923-07-18 41 The third excursion of the Raffles Innitution Scientific and Photographic Society was made on Friday last, when a party of about forty members, under the leadership of Mr. C. K. H. Jacobs, visited the Municipal Gas Works m Kalians Road. The members; were met152 words
-
Article725 1923-07-18 42 MALAYAN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS. KLEINMAN ONLY REMAINING EUROPEAN. Yesterday's matches m the Singapore Lawn Tennis Tournament (Malayan Champoinships) produced the defeat of Denham, Sinclair, Stevens and Ainswor^h, and with Major Harrison obliged to give a walk over to Uyeda, on account of duty. Kleinman, the S.C.C. Champion, remains the725 words
-
Article59 1923-07-18 42 At the Theatre Royal, North Bridge Koart, last night, the Star of Hope Amateurs gave an excellent performance of the Arabic play, Shir.Bah-Shir, or the tal- of a stepmother, translated by Z. J. Monteiro and revised by Radolph Sta. Maria, to a very appreciative audience. The piece was capably acted59 words
-
Article164 1923-07-18 42 We welcome yet another local publication m The Malayan Chronicle the first issue of which, July-August, has just reached us. The chief feature of this ma.uasine, which contains nearly a hundred pages, is th'j wide range of subjects that it embraces. Politics, trade, the law, sport education,164 words
-
Article166 1923-07-18 42 Writing to the "Daily News" E. A H. says:— As an old Singapore resident, may I say how heartily I concur m the stand 3ou are making against making the place into a naval base? While our own countrymen are tramping the streets here with weary feet166 words
-
Article383 1923-07-18 42 Mr. A. Macl/ennan has returned from Home. The Midwives Ordinance was assented to by His Excellency on July 7th. The Hwoh Fong Daily News of Peking m prohibited from being brought into the Colony. Mr. W. D. Home is appointed to act as assistant Protector of383 words
-
Article1397 1923-07-18 42 Quicquid agunt homines nottri est farrage Übelh Juvenal. The S. N. B. is getting well advertised. First the Commons discussed it at length, with all the virulence of party controversy, aided by Mr. C. W. Darbishire with z n imperfect knowledge or else a Nelsonian telescope.1,397 words
-
Article99 1923-07-18 42 •THE DAY IS OOWG WAi (From Our Own Corresp Kuala Lumpur. I Concluding his speech at th Federal Council, H. E. the Wk sioner. Sir Laurence Guillemai-i to the delicate position *>• and the Federation with th.' of eld jealousies. Rt would like to know that99 words
-
Article875 1923-07-18 43 XRAB TRADER'S APPUCATION FOX DISCHARGE. Justice Barrett- Lennard presided .ngap"-e B-mkruptcy Court yeswhin application was made by Mr. [i Knowlts on behalf of Shaik Mohamed I Abdul iah bin Marie for a review of the Jtdtt made a year ago refusing his disdM* n m Dan^ ru P875 words
-
Article596 1923-07-18 43 During the continuation of the Tamil bigamy case m the Second Court yesterday, Chellamah Josiah, the alleged alleged w.fe, lated that although she signed her name as Chellamah Samuel, she was never married to the accused, Joseph Ambrose Samuel. When the hearing was resumed yesttrday morning, the596 words
-
Article55 1923-07-18 43 Three Officers, two W. O's and 168 of other ranks will leave Tank-rd Station at at 7 p.m. on Monday night for Taipeng. Baggage will be loaded the previous morning at 9 a.m. On Monday a detachment similar m size and constitution will leave Taipeng, arriving m Singapore55 words
-
Article47 1923-07-18 43 Societies notifications m the Gazatte are. Luang Tiang Club, Singapore; the Singapore Motor Bus Company we spit re our readers the ten charactered Chinese name; the Ec Woo Club, all of Singapore; and the Meng Seng Amateur Dramatic and Social Association of Malacca, have been duly registered.47 words
-
Article460 1923-07-18 43 MIDDLESEX vs. S.C.F.A. Ai though the result of the match between the Middlesex and the Chinese on the Padang yesterday afternoon was more or iess a foregone conclusion, the M-ddlesex were given one of the hardest games they have had this season. On their form yesterday, the Chinese rank460 words
-
Article46 1923-07-18 43 The tennis fnd the football matches on the Padang yesterday evening drew enormous crowds of onlookers. The verandah of the Cricket Club was packed to its limit, while the numbers of spectators on the Padang must have been larger than on any previous* occasion.46 words
-
Article267 1923-07-18 43 The official film record of H. R. H. the Prince of Wales tour through America, Australia, New Zealand etc., was shown to a Singapore audience for the first time at the Palladium Theatre last night. There waL a fairly large audience present. The whole film, m six reels,267 words
-
Article30 1923-07-18 43 The Aston Athletic Club is -exempted from registration under the Societies Ordinance; and the Aston United Athletic Club of Singapore has been called on to furnish proof of its existence.30 words
-
Article781 1923-07-18 43 KLEINMAN'S ONE GAME AGAINST HOOI HYE. Khoo Hooi Hyc defeated Kleinman 6 o, 6 l. This result, sounds the death knell to. Singapore European hopes m the forthcoming Malayan Championships. Unexpected as it is for few, even considering previous defeats of the S.CC. Champion by the Chinese781 words
-
Article42 1923-07-18 43 [Reuter's Service 1 London, July 12. At Tunbridge Wells: Kent beat Gloucester by ten wickets. Gloucester weTe dismissed for 114 m the first innings, Woolley taking 5 for 60, and m the second for 114, Freeman capturing 6 for 3142 words
-
Article473 1923-07-18 44 The legality or otherwise of "tea money" was raised m the Supreme Court yesterday morning m an action before Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard, m which a Tamil railway carriage cleaner named Kumaravelo Servy, sueing m forma pauperis, claimed $1,600 from Teo Kan Piah, alleging breach of473 words
-
145 1923-07-18 44 The hearing of the action taken against former Chinese employee of Messrs. Adamson, Gilfillan and Company was continued before Mr. Ahearne m the second police court yesterday and postponed. The accused, who is represented by Mr. Da Silva, s fclleg*! to have committed criminal breach145 words
-
Article175 1923-07-18 44 After successfully raiding house No. 56, Lorong 16, Gaylang, at about 2.30 yesterday morning:, a gang of six Chinese robbers exploded a bomb outside a neighbouring Malay dwelling. Whether this was done with the intention of frightening the inmates into opening the doors or to check anticipated175 words
-
Article458 1923-07-18 44 Singapore. July 11. The week under review has been a very quiet one m all sections of the share market. Tin has appreciated somewhat m value during the period, but there has not been a great demand for shares, buyers showing continued nervousness m coming forward. On458 words
-
Article255 1923-07-18 44 Stocks of Rubber m the Hands of Dealers m S. S. 1. A cenrus of all dealers' stocks m the Straits Settlements was held on 30th June. 2. Returns were received from 313 dealer m Singapore, 139 m the Settlement of Penang and 88 m the Settlement255 words
-
Article41 1923-07-18 44 <?av Vftf™ r mer Ele hai *a on Thursday afternoon, there left f or Calcutta, on route to Bombay, Mr. S. M. A. VL«£{ Z tirTq^ br ther FaZuL their £L? mgBpore the r hart of bon foVa"; n WiSh them41 words
-
Article796 1923-07-18 44 A Tokio telegram to the Nanyo Nichi Nichi Shimbun announces the death of Count Kiyosu lenori. A Reuter cable of July 13th announces the death of Colonel C. W. St. John, late Commander of the Royal Engineers, Hongkong. The total arrivals m ihe Colony from foreign796 words
-
Article431 1923-07-18 44 MISS HOOPS and MR. H r firu* A very large number of friends w e sent at the prett\ f).:-r St a*" Cathedral on Saturday lr *> Patricia Mostyn Hoops, the aup L the hon^le Dr. A. L. H wj ?r < Civil Medical Ofti er of the431 words
-
Article146 1923-07-18 44 (From Our Own Correspondent). Malacca. Jul- 13. A case of considerable importance his just been decided at the Apsizes hew Yusop bin AH, alias Vusop b n Mamtt, i respectable-looking Malay, was convictad on a charge of using: as genuine a forgd power of attorney purporting146 words
-
Article126 1923-07-18 44 The S. R. A. (v) yesterday mominf w* out their six-inch howitzers for an i m and a brave show the Corps madeand limbers were attached I the most powerful Municipal lon puns' crews being accommodated lorries. The weight of the artill the lorries puff a126 words
-
Article41 1923-07-18 44 As an adjunct to Raffles Library Library for those under the age one will be opened on Saturday reX nJ Juty, at 2.30 p.m. The openinp 'will "be performed by His Excellency, General Sir Neill Malcolm. K.C.B41 words
-
Article659 1923-07-18 45 FIRST DAY'S RESULTS. fht a either was fine and the goinf good Bit! day's racing at Ipor The c the results: Race No 1. 1 Bowdon) 10.6 1 (BiMett) 02 2 Arrow (Normar. 7.12 3 two lengths. Time 1.5. Tote Race No 2. !r te (Hobbs) 9.7 1659 words
-
Article315 1923-07-18 45 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, July 11th. The weather was- fine an«l the attendance larger than on any other Jay for the concluding day's racing of the Ipoh Gymkhan. Club. The results of the racing were. Firit Race. Druid, 8.4, Wilkinson Speed Arrow, 8.4, Norman 2 Avro, 7.9,315 words
-
Article74 1923-07-18 45 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penan g, July 14. Lady GuillemarJ inspected the Penang Dairy Company prior to her departure southward to join His Excellency. Her ladyship said that she was most interests and pleased and hoped that the enterprise would be successful. The Supreme Court has resumed the74 words
-
Article54 1923-07-18 45 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 14. The Sanitary Board has prosecuted Messrs. Airy and Company, the well-known provision dealer*, for exposing for wile a large number of tins of food unfit far human consumption. A ftne of $150 wae imposed. Several smaller shopkeepers wer<* fined54 words
-
Article731 1923-07-18 45 S.CC. r*. MIDDLESEX REGT. In the friendly match played at Tangl'in between the S.C.C. and the 2nd. Middlesex Regiment on Saturday afternoon, the Club was beaten with ease. This was due chie.ly to the splendid bowling of Glover and Sidfdons, who shared the soldiers attack. The Club's batting* was731 words
-
Article116 1923-07-18 45 E. C. Poyser, two for 21; A. Stevens, two for 16; C. Hewitson, three for 8; M. Bonaveniure, two for 1; M. C alder, one for 0. S.C.C. XL L. J. Wishant b Mills 6 C. E. Winter c Bayes b Noon 22 E. C. Poyser c Mills b116 words
-
Article395 1923-07-18 45 There was a great crowd present at the open air ring off Beach Road on Saturday night, to witness the contest between O'Grady end Kid Pelky of Manila, but owing to the Hong Hwa leaving Singapore on Saturday afternoon, O'Grady could not put m an appearance. Webb, the local395 words
-
Article248 1923-07-18 45 Water Polo and Jackson Miller Cup Race. The Swimming Club did not have a very strong side out against Mr. Phear's team yesterday and the result was that the remarkable speed of the visitors gained for them an easy victory by four goals to love. It was an248 words
-
Article25 1923-07-18 45 [Reuter's Service] London* Julj 13. At Bislcy England won the Elcho Shield wth. I,62o, points, Scotland scoring I^6l and Ireland 1,501.25 words
-
Article981 1923-07-18 46 Sir David Brewster maintained that of all the studies which relate to the material universe, there is none perhaps which appeals so powerfully to our senses, or which comes into such close and immediate contact with our wants and enjoyments as that of Geology. We tread with heedless -tcp981 words
-
Article453 1923-07-18 46 QUESTION OF COMPENSATION FOR PERMANENT CRIPPLE. A former pclice constable, Mohamed bin Ali, who was boarded out of the force after being- permanently crippled m a motor accident, was plaintiff, m forma pauperis, m m action which came before Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard m the Supreme Court453 words
-
Article94 1923-07-18 46 The reception "held at the French Consulate, Raffles Place, on Saturday afternoon by M Andre Danjou, the Consul, m honour cf the French National Fete, was largely attended, the French residents being m full force. Others present included the Deputy Governor, the hon'ble Mr. F. M. Baddeley,94 words
-
Article84 1923-07-18 46 The report by the Directors to the twelfth ordinary annual general meeting of shareholders to be held at No. 4, Fort Road, Malacca, on Saturday, July 21st. states: After writing off depreciation amounting to $742.40 the year's working shews a loss of $944.87. To this must be84 words
-
Article82 1923-07-18 46 Mr. Roland Braddell mentioned the case m which Messrs Meyer Brothers charged an Indian merchant named K. M. M. Nathersahib before the Second Magistrate yesterday, with having: committed criminal breach of trust m respect of about $4 000 and stated that he had received the sanction of the D. P.82 words
-
Article517 1923-07-18 46 The first annual report of the Directors of New Scudai Ltd., to the shareholders states:— The results for the year shew a profit of $25,864.72, which your Directors recommend be dealt with as follows:— Writu off ♦preliminary expenses $4 006.90, write off stamp duty $2,905.50, cany fprward517 words
-
Article209 1923-07-18 46 It is proposed to establish a Junior Library at Raffles Library, and His Excellency, Major-General Sir Neill Malcolm has consented to perform the opening ceremony on Saturday, 21&t instant, at 2.30 p.m. The Junior Library will be for the use of those under the age of209 words
-
Article91 1923-07-18 46 We acknowledge receipt of a copy of the China Journal of Science and Arts published at Shanghai. It is a laudable attempt to bring together the most enthusiastic believers m finding out ali about jfhat it beautiful and ureful m the country one lives. The articles mostly refer to Chinese91 words
-
Article408 1923-07-18 46 Lady Guillemard. who h^ i x n^^ a short holiday m P< nanp. arrived Lumpur by the mail train on Frd Mr. A. Robinson, Life Assurance npauv. b final examination foi th. I Institute of Actuaries. Mr. W. F. Nutt t. s. x ew Mr. C.408 words
-
Article298 1923-07-18 46 Some little time ago it was reported the stern frame of a Mf ship ha! I picked up m the Channel off the M at Tanjong Pagar. A pood deal I rest was felt m the matter, as there no record of a ship having lost298 words
-
Article3067 1923-07-18 47 HOME. S Ei: cr s Service. J LonJon, July 9. I mIhiMW of th* Tiansport Workers :i lendon ha?> passed a resolution that the Jockers agreement must honoured, urging the strikers to resume amendment m support of the au defeated by 186 votes to 18. vtijvi rvi.:a»n i strike,3,067 words
-
Article1349 1923-07-18 48 [Reuter's Service.] Constantinople, July 9. The Council of Commissaries has instructed Ismet Pasha to sign peace on the established basis. A proclamation will be issued to-morrow informing the population of the settlement. The news was received m all Turkish quarters with relief and satisfaction. Berlin, July 9. A telegram1,349 words
-
Article92 1923-07-18 48 [ReuUr's Service.] Lyons, July 13. In the semi-final of the European group ot* the Davis Cup, Blanchy (France) beat Atbchliam (Switzerland) 6-4, 6-2, 6-4, and Mf-rtik (Switzerland) beat Cochet (France) -\-6, 6-4, 3-6, 6.1, 6-3. Lyons, Jujy 15. la the Davis Cup Aesohliman and Sauter (Switzerland) beat92 words
-
Article31 1923-07-18 48 (From Our Own Correspondents Penang, July 16. The Penang Cricket Club defeated the Public Services by 50 runs, the scores bell*: P. C. C. 131, Public Services 81.31 words
-
Article1439 1923-07-18 48 WE TRY TO BE BRIGHT. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, June 21. Just prior to the war there was a great boom m open-air pageants. I remember going to see one organised under the auspices of the Church at Fulham Palace, and I came away feeLng bored1,439 words
-
60 1923-07-18 48 In the Inter-School Life SM tim for the Baddeley Cop Y. M. C. A. Swimming Pool la?t. competitors were placer! Ist Lee Fonjr L m, Raffles In < roints. 2nd Lee Penp K'^n Kaiu tution. 98.1 points. 3rd Goh T auv T and D. Sherbanee, Raffles60 words
-
Article26 1923-07-18 48 (From Our Own Correspond? 1 Kuila Lumpur July In an inter-State football nrt^ at S ban. Selan^or beat Nepri SembiUn. iii a scrappy game.26 words