The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 25 June 1924
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Title Section21 1924-06-25 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS, JUNE 25, 1924. NO. 1,925.21 words
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Article178 1924-06-25 1 LEADER*. *AGI. Malayan Progress 401 Th« Lesson of Edgbaston 401 Dthat of General Smuts 401 The Brlti>h Empire Ltd. 402 The HuwUrs' Case 402 South Africa 402 Comment the Week. 402 Japan ai. America 403 The Dill Problem 403 IOLKE AND COI'RT NEWS. ious Shooting Incident 405 Tax Appeal178 words
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Article139 1924-06-25 1 J>ne 2'i. $109.25 7*" 20.50 y** r y 27.50 P I: 16.00 J?r 10.7& t: *»*> Small 9.00 10 85 s; r n35 KM unt. 4,000 ■rc«n white 275.00 I for expert 30.00 I for export 310.00 1 tor expor: 232.00 No I for export 213.00 P>ken Al for139 words
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Article14 1924-06-25 1 ■•^ry and his talented com»>i\ v Quaints- Wt Penan* for Ran- > Elephanta on Saturday.14 words
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Obituary31 1924-06-25 1 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. DEATH. AXG.— On the 20th instant Ang Swj. Tien of Dedodadi Straat, Sourabaya, the belovtd husband of Tan Cheni? Lim, of pnmnvonia. Deeply regretted. i Penang papi'is plea.^t copy).31 words
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Article345 1924-06-25 1 The mail which arrived here on Friday, June 20th, brought London dates up to May 29th. This weekly leaves to-day by the B. I. Teesta. Another police shooting affray occurred during the week, under circumstances similar to the previous affair at Orchard Road. The scene of the345 words
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Article69 1924-06-25 1 I Juru 23. I Bank 4 m.s. 2 4 1-16 Bank, demand 2 3 31-32 Private credits 3 m.s. 2[4 13-32 New York, d.mand 50% Credits 90 days 52-% France, demand Norn. India, T. T. 163*4 Hongkong, demand -I 1 Pc. Prem. Yokohama, demand 122 i Norn. Java, demand69 words
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Article179 1924-06-25 1 Mr. E. Monk, the professional billiards champion of India, arrived m Penang on Monday and hopes to play a few exhibition J matches before proceeding to Singapore. P.G. A handsome silver challenge cup has been presented to the Selangor Club by the ships' companies of H.M.S. Hood and Repulse m179 words
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Article427 1924-06-25 1 June, 18. Pcrak has ever been the advanced State of British Malaya and the fine work done by Suitan Idris is being earned on as effectively by his successor, the present Ruler. Nor does it stop there for the Raja Muda, who is now acting <>s Regent during427 words
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Article379 1924-06-25 1 The South African eleven is engaged upon the first Test Match of its tour m England, and the way m which the play has gone shows up admirably the great features which make cricket not only so fine a game but such a wonderful example, m379 words
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Article494 1924-06-25 1 June, 19. No object would be gained by trying to minimise the importance attaching to the failure of General Smuts m the South African elections. General Smuts has held the seat m Pretoria West for the past five years and his defeat m such a constituency,494 words
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Article794 1924-06-25 2 June, 20. It is difficult to see exactly what political purpose has been served by the Imperial preference debate beyond the general one of keeping Parties alive by a demonstration m force. It is, of course, necessary that a Parliamentary leader should order his men out794 words
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Article648 1924-06-25 2 June, 21. Not since the days of the incometax removal movement, has there been a matter which has stirred so much local opinion as the question of the abolition of food hawkers from the streets. Whilst it is true that the agitation has, to a large extent,648 words
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Article190 1924-06-25 2 The latest review of the situation m South Africa, as cabled by Reuter, very largely confirms our remarks the other day concerning the position. It is plain that the Labour Party and the Nationalist Party v/ill have very little m common, and the new Government will be faced190 words
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Article798 1924-06-25 2 June, 23. During the course of the h**y Preference debate m the House of Commons last week reference w a < made to Empire migration by Mac Donald, who was emphatic m his support of the policy. In the VnQ Kingdom the population averages over seven798 words
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Article288 1924-06-25 3 June, fc4. it v ot- iiopeii tnat Japanese opiiuon will not ue permitted to btcumo inflamed over tne murder ot un japaMM subjects m California. k an unfortunate fact that when ..1 exists between countries incidents which are capable of a per- normal explanation are twisted MHI288 words
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Article295 1924-06-25 3 The other side of the picture of international relationship is well illustrated by the progress of negotiations between France and Britain, represented by M. Herriot and Mr. Mac Donald. In this instance it is no case of a quarrel but rather o f an attempt to arrive295 words
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Article377 1924-06-25 3 A correspondent, "What Next," writes: Your article about the Hawkers' Question is just the thing. You have put it \ery fairly and very succinctly. Your suggestion that the "upper classes" from whom our present City Fathers and legislators have been selected should occasionally listen to lectures on377 words
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Article111 1924-06-25 3 FIGURES TO DATE. Exports Exports Imports B. Malaya R. Area F. Rubber March, 1924 22.294 14,020 8,269 April 20,551 10,759 7,909 May 19,674 13,597 7,259 Total 62,519 38,376 23,437 Dealers' Stock. March April May S'pore Island 18,950 16,954 16,279 Penang 2,538 2,121 1,700 21,488 19,075 17,979 Rubber111 words
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Article320 1924-06-25 3 American Reply Criticised. The following telegram from Baron Shidehara, Minister for Foreign Affairs, has been received by the Consul-General of Japan, Singapore: Commenting on the Ameiican reply dated June 16th, the Tokio press unanimously expresses dissatisfaction, pointing out that it does not touch the purport of the controversy.320 words
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Article68 1924-06-25 3 Kandy, June 12. A firm m Colombo, it is understood, is contemplating the canning of Ceylon pineapples with a view to exporting supplies to Indian and Australian markets. Their interest m the product will possibly result m the early establishment, m this island, of a large68 words
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Article85 1924-06-25 3 Increasing Production m Dutch Borneo. Batavia, June 21. The correspondent of the Soerabajasch Handelsblad, who is investigating m DutchBorneo, writes that native rubber-growing is everywhere extending, and the cost price is about 10 guilders a pikul, while the market price is 30 to 31 guilders. Production m85 words
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Article35 1924-06-25 3 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, June 23. At the statutory meeting of Tepah Tin Dredging the report was adopted md the appointment of Messrs. Brown, Phillips and Stewart as auditors was confirmed.35 words
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Article48 1924-06-25 3 As a result of reading a newspaper i 4vertisement for next-of-kin, William Bro^.n, a Dublin cab-driver, who is 68 years >f ajre, inherits £100,000 from an aunt. The Irish Court of Chancery has ordered an advance payment of £250 to him pending the completion of the legal formalities.48 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Letter240 1924-06-25 3 To the Editor. Sir,— l had not had time to closely digest the wording of the resolution moved, seconded and passed nem-con (not unanimously) at the public meeting, and after listening to the excellent, well-modulated, reasonable and convincing words of Mr. G. H. Kiat I regret that the240 words
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Letter197 1924-06-25 3 To the Editor. Sir, One may almost be excused for coupling 1 recreation grounds with the hawkers' case, as those originally reserved and allotted to the Singapore Cricket and Eurasian Clubs on the Esplanade are gradually* but surely becoming as much a native reserve and food depot as197 words
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Letter315 1924-06-25 3 To the Editor. Sir, No formal notification has been made to Members but from an announcement on the notice board at the Singapore Golf Club it would appear that the Club will withdraw from the Race Course at the end of this month. I feel confident that315 words
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Article86 1924-06-25 3 Tn the Second Court yesterday the Chinese who stands charged with disposing of some jewellery belonging to Mrs. Duke and said to have been stolen during the robbery which took place some time ago and during which Mr. La Salle was murdered, was brought uo and remanded on bail of86 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article491 1924-06-25 4 Annual Prize Distribution. The annual prize distribution of the Medical College Union took place on Saturday afternoon. The occasion, as usual, afforded the opportunity for the members to arrange a pleasant entertainment for their guests and friends, and before Mrs. G. H. MacAlister distributed the prices an491 words
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Article57 1924-06-25 4 Reuter's Service. London. June 21. In the final of the Roohampton lawn tennis tournament, which is one of the reeogniMd preliminaries to Wimbledon, the Japanese. Okamoto, defeated the South African Davis Cup player, Condon, 6-4, 6-4. In a brisk game Okamoto was more accurate and showed better57 words
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Article151 1924-06-25 4 Reuter's Service. London, June 20. The match between the South Africans and Essex was continued at Colchester m fine weather. Essex scored 34."i for nine wickets and declared at 12.30 p.m. the innings having occupied just over five hcurs. Douplas made 40 not out. Carter too'c151 words
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Article17 1924-06-25 4 Reuter's Service. Hurlingham, June 21. In tl* inter-Varsity polo, Oxford beat Cambridge 7 to 5.17 words
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CRICKET.
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Article296 1924-06-25 4 In a practice match on the S.C.C. ground on Saturday a side captained by G. C. Clarke defeated O. P. Griffith-Jones' eleven with ease. Batting first on a good wicket, Griffith-Jones' team scored 124, the principal run-getters being Swinchatt (22), Vine (22 not out) and Hare (20).296 words
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Article301 1924-06-25 4 An interesting; match between the S.R.C. and the Royal Sussex Regiment on the Padan# on Saturday resulted m a somewhat easy victory for the Club. Batting first the soldiers* made 73, Lt. Col. Bond (33) and Prideaux (16) alone reaching double figures. Carnegy301 words
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Article186 1924-06-25 4 Four Home Counties Beaten. [Reuter's Service.] London, June 20. At Northampton: Nottinghamshire defeated Nortfcants by 3 wickets. Northants scored 134 and 172, Richmond taking 8 wickets for 56 runs. Notts were dismissed m the first innings for 96, Wells taking 5 for 35, but they scored 211 for186 words
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INTER-SCHOOL GAMES.
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Article573 1924-06-25 4 The inter-school games and drill competition held on Raffles School ground yesterday afternoon, attracted a large gathering and the display proved very entertaining. The games have only recently been included m the timetable of physical education of local school-boys and the results reflect great credit on Mr.573 words
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Article56 1924-06-25 4 Success of an Outsider. London. June 13. The race fof the Mam hester Cup resulted as follows: Chosroes 1 Mai vex 2 Puttend.-n 3. Betting: 20 to 1 against Chosroes, 100 to 8 against Marwx, and 20 to 1 against Puttenden. Eight ran. Won by I*2 length*,56 words
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Article69 1924-06-25 4 On Monday last the boys of Raffles Institution met a water polo team of H.M.S. Pegasus at the V.M.C.A. swimming: pool, Fort Canning, which was kindly lent by the V.M.C.A. After a keen and closely contested prame on both sides Raffles School won, the final score being: 3 goals69 words
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59 1924-06-25 4 London, May 28. The cricket authorities raised the question of E. A. Mac Donald's qualification to play for Lancashire, and Lancashire has replied to the objections raised. Mac Donald points out that he and his family have resided m Nelson continuously since April 1922. TMacDonald played59 words
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Article50 1924-06-25 4 At the annual meeting of the P. A. M. m Kuala Lumpur on July 2 a resolution will b* proposed deploring the agitation m favour of abolition of restriction, and urging the Government to tighten up the scheme, and also one welcoming the proposal for the co-operative sale of rubber.50 words
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VICTORIA THEATRE.
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Article213 1924-06-25 4 MR. HEUGHAN' S CONCERT. Mr Heughans part>• mrt on Saturday evening al th| Theatre and received a full s**^ hearty applause. Both auditor^ stage must have been pleased for cert was a thoroughly enjoy*, start to finish, and if the well-known appeared at times m notqg ute,te voice as we213 words
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Article232 1924-06-25 4 THE CHILDREN' S CO NCE RT. On Saturday afternoon, ix was raised, the Victoria Theatn to its utmost capacity with for the treat whirh k period to them, free of charge, m the fan children's concert. Th. iicirra:. usual with these entertainnn arranged, and iru!u«it pieces, Under the Banner and232 words
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Article180 1924-06-25 4 COMPANY DIRECTORS CH AR GED. Failing to Comply with Knactm«?nt. Mr. Bull, the Re;:i>t Official Assignee, it the Lumpui police court on Thursday eh tors of the Chinese liniiu-il pany, the Yik Khuar I' not making and m wUk I i fm*&4 the Registrar of m the form of a180 words
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Article88 1924-06-25 4 m A remarkable feature of th.« mediately inside the door of tl Pavilion at Wembley is the nunil» r of People to be seen walking quickl> with I necks strained roof wards, following. a* were, an invisible brd. The explanatu of this curious conduct originates small wooden tub from which88 words
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Article450 1924-06-25 5 Mr anl Mrs. O. Olsen are leaving for hv the Blue Funnel Mentor on the Europe "> lllt 21>t instant. Vi^ H. S. Cooper, of the European Hospital Kuala Lumpur, has been trarto Kuala Lipis. Mr H. J- C »oper, of Ipoh, underwent n operation recently450 words
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Article200 1924-06-25 5 \nother Police Crime. rt tl a rifle outside the Marine -ion just before 8 o'clock on wrfiag caused a great deal of excitf err., and the seriousness of the affair wa* realised by those who came out to in*wti*ate the c.iuse of the shot being fired, they200 words
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Article94 1924-06-25 5 RUB BER REPO RTS. n Our Own Correspondent). Penang, June 17. F I Wt of the directors of the Errol ••"*< a net profit of $18,971, toHJU brought forward from s account. The sum of $27,695 is jj «W distribution and $21,875 paid "<lividtnds, making 17»n percent. V*ar. The sum94 words
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Article925 1924-06-25 5 "PERSECUTION" OF CHETTIES. An Echo of the Income Tax. The claim of the Government to income tax payable by the two chetty firms of A. R. A. N. and P. A. under the now non-existent Income Tax Ordinance occupied the attention of the Chief Justice, Sir Walter925 words
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Article1523 1924-06-25 5 However open to criticism the action of the Chinese m resigning from the Singapore Football Association may be no useful purpose will be served by going into the merits and demerits of their attitude m these notes. The resignation has been accepted by the full membership of the1,523 words
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Article116 1924-06-25 5 Copenhagen, June 16. In the third round of the Davis Cup Denmark defeated Italy by three matches to two. Denmark now meets Czecho-Slovakia. The results of the singles, were: Demorpurgo (Italy) beat Tegner (Denmark) by three sets to love; Peterson (Denmark) beat Colombo (Italy) by three sets116 words
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Article239 1924-06-25 5 A mass meeting and reunion of the^ Malaya Football Association took place at tiie Happy Valley on Saturday. The ordinary members of the Clubs had the opportunity of being present at a general meeting of the Council, at which several important outstanding problems were discussed. The Presidents239 words
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Article195 1924-06-25 6 (By Courtesy of the Nanyo NichiNichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, June 16. Viscount Gotoh paid Viscount Katoh, the Premier, a visit to-day and discussed matters m connection with the protracted Russo-Japanese negotiations. It is understood that Viscount Gotoh is to meet the latter again, and Prince Saionji on the eve195 words
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Article54 1924-06-25 6 On Saturday, while constructing a tunnel near the General Hospital for the new Batu Caves line, five, coolies were buried by a portion of the earth giving way. other coolies quickly set to work to extricate their unfortunate friends. One of the men died m hospital and the other lour54 words
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Article619 1924-06-25 6 HONOURING THE RAJA CHULAN. (From Our Own Correspond* 11 m Kuala Kangsar, Jane 15. Yesterday the bunting was bung out m KuaU Kangsar, and sundry «^ivities testified to the desire of the neighbourhood to show its pleasure at the appointment, now some months old, of the Hon. Raja619 words
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Article541 1924-06-25 6 Mr, F. G. Spring, agriculturist, Agricultural Department, Federated Malay States, has been granted six months leave. Lady Cynthia Mosley, wife of Mr. Oswald Mosley, M.P., has joined the Harrow branch of the Independent Labour Party. The 14 days stay of execution, granted by Mr. Justice Whitley541 words
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Article153 1924-06-25 6 A correspondent writes:— The mechanic of the Portuguese aeroplane, which was on its way to Macao but came to grief near Lahore through suddenly encountering an unexpected air pocket, arrived m Singapore yesterday morning and together with the Portuguese Consul called at the Portuguese Mission to pay153 words
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Article51 1924-06-25 6 (By Courtesy of the Nanyo NichiNichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, June 18. Baron Yamamoto has refused to accept nomination for presidency of the SeiyuHonto party, Mr. Takonami consequently has agreed to resume the seat. Baron Saitoh, Governor-General of Chosen, has agreed to remain m office after the new premier Viscount51 words
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Article23 1924-06-25 6 Sydney.— The British Northern Union teem beat New South Wales by 10 points to s.— Times of Ceylon.23 words
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Article40 1924-06-25 6 A meeting of the Ceylon Cricket Association was to be held at the Colts Pavilion on June 13, when the proposal with regard to the visit of a Ceylon Cricket team tv Malaya would be discussed.40 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Letter220 1924-06-25 6 To the Editor. Sir Your leader m to-day's (18th June) issue on Malayan Progress, with particular reference to the Malays of Perak, will strike to the heart of any Muslim. As you say, Muslims nowadays, and particularly tho*e with a fuller knowledge of the great underlying truths of220 words
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Article206 1924-06-25 6 To the Editor. Sir,— With further reference to your Sporting Notes m to-day's issue re the recent Whitsuntide S. C. C. cricket match, permit me to mention that it is equally undesirable to raise points of controversy on the subject and it is with the view of dispelling misapprehensionsEd - 206 words
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Article511 1924-06-25 6 To the Editor. Sir, I notice that, as an important detail of the transfer of the activities of the Singapore Golf Club to a new arena, the question of the erection of a new Club House is engaging the attention of the members. It is, primarily,511 words
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Article428 1924-06-25 6 YESTERDAY'S RESULTS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jun, fi There was a hi* attendance at th/ t day's racing here to-day. The iroinT^ good. A slight shor/er fell du,W second race. The following wp! 7* results: c*e* the The scratching* were: Race 2 —Horiu* Race 3—Asian, Captain428 words
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Article35 1924-06-25 6 [Reuters Service] Paris, Junf 17. Iti the third round of the Davis Cup, Lacos'e (France) beat Sleem (II 4—6. G— 4. 6—2, 6—4, and Cochet (riarAt» beat Ja^ob (India) 6—4. 4—6. 1-435 words
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Article24 1924-06-25 6 [Reuter's Service.] Ixmdon. Jim;** h At Oxford at athletics the African C pic team drew with Oxford University w.n four events each.24 words
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Article97 1924-06-25 6 The S. C. C. representative? (sinptel the fortheominp Singapore Tennis pionships will be Kleinman and The latter should have met Major Han m the final of the preliminary S. < tournament, but receives a walk-over. > Harrison having to gro to Penanjr and I unable to return97 words
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Article31 1924-06-25 6 Hon^konjr by a fine score apain the Interport Rifle Match which she *j» last year with 956. The following arc scores, no return from Penang. Hongrkon* 9 Shanghai Singrapore31 words
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715 1924-06-25 7 FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 1924. PALLADIUM LICENSE. I>OI .KE FEAR OF PRI'NKBNNESS. Ap plit»ti»n Again Kefuwd. tion of the Licensing of the bar Cinema came before the *^;tn »PPli«tion was made on behalf s D MorKan> f or a first-class Prvde presided, the other mam'""^jtnt being Messrs A. E. Baddeley, 'r715 words
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Article93 1924-06-25 7 last few years there have been •eriods when bicycle thieves seem inure active than ever. ComI bicycles being stolen have been l^tnt during the past few weeks n amber of cases the accused perfctOl caught. On Wednesday a 1 collector went into the Ocean leaving his cycle outside.93 words
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TRADE AND COMMERCE.
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Article118 1924-06-25 7 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce I Rubber Association held its 660th. auction. yesterday, at which there was Catalogued I 1,276,728 lbs.; 569.96 tens. Offered 818,024 lbs.; 365.18 tons. Sold 607,503 lbs.; 271.20 tons. London 10 M d. New York 18% cents PRICES REALIZED. Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents Per118 words
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Article532 1924-06-25 7 Singapore, June 19. j The steady rise which has taken place m the price of Tin during the past few days has had the effect of reviving interest m the Share market and advances have to be noted m most of the more popular counters. Rubber continues532 words
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Article201 1924-06-25 7 Rubber. Since our last report the price for Spot Sheet has dropped about 2 cents per lb. The tone throughout yesterday's local auct'on was quiet, with Awarded Sheet at 33 33*4. Good Average Quality Sheet sold at 32 32% and Off Quality at 23 31 'L* per lb.201 words
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Article1091 1924-06-25 7 A run of 78 miles along- quite a passable road and you arrive m a pretty little corner of Asia. A few years ago the township was completely cut off from the outer world except by sea, and thus served only by small Chinese coasting1,091 words
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TEST MATCH.
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Article322 1924-06-25 7 Century by Catterall. [Reuters Service.] London, June 17. The first Test Match concluded to-day at Edgbaston, England winning by an innings and 18 runs. The weather was fine and hot and the wicket wore well. There was a small attendance. The South Africans' innings, which occupied- five322 words
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Article360 1924-06-25 7 M. K. Foster's Big Scorv. Reuter's Service. London, June 17. At Lord's: Middlesex lost to Somerset by 37 runs. Somerset scored 178 m the first innings, Lee capturing 5 of their wickets for 35 runs, and 136 m the second. Middlesex replied with 128 and 149. The Oxford360 words
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COURT OF APPEAL.
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834 1924-06-25 8 JUDGMENT RESERVED IN INCOME TAX CASE. The Petition by the Attorney-Generml for leave to appeal to the Privy Council m the Chetties' income tax case, the hearing of which has occupied the first two days of the Singapore Court of Appeal, concluded yesterday morning, their lordships (the Chief Justice, Sir834 words
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Article432 1924-06-25 8 The Court proceeded to hear the appeal by a Tamil contractor named Kavenna Ibrahim against a decision of Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard m an action brought against him by his wife Satomah. Mr. Guy Stevens appeared for the appellant and* Mr. R. Page, with Mr. A. V.432 words
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Article365 1924-06-25 8 The following Singapore Properties were sold by auction at the saleroom of Messrs. Cheong Koon Seng and Co., No. 30 Chulia Street, on Wednesday afternoon: 99 years leasehold land and house No. 70 Palembang Road, area 994 sq. ft. bought by Mr. Leong Seng Kee for $1,600; Freehold365 words
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Article169 1924-06-25 8 Many Cases at Immigration Camp. According to Dr. J. H. Ponnampalam, of Brickfields, a very serious state of affairs exists at the Immigration Camp, Port Swettenham, where, he says, there are at present about 1,500 coolies. From Saturday last to Monday there were 97 cases ofM.M. - 169 words
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Article34 1924-06-25 8 The Inspector of Schools informs us of an error m the published results of Trinity College of Music. F. Le Mercier should have been classed as having passed m the benior Division with honours.34 words
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Article1084 1924-06-25 8 I CHAIRMAN ON EXAMINATION OF DRIVERS. j < The Need For Greater Membership. The annual general meeting of the Singapore Automobile Club was held m j Chartered Bank Chambers at noon j yesterday. The Chairman, Mr. H. J. Fougere, presided, and m moving the adoption of the1,084 words
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Article423 1924-06-25 8 The eighth report of the director, «f Tebak Tin Fields, Ltd. to the .shareholder states, inter alia: Mining operation, r carried on as hitherto by tribute at t following watersheds, Sungei Pl am „h Sungei Patarie, Sangei Munisan, Sunjt* Kleh, Sungei Rasa and Sungei Tiniah 1 total423 words
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Article294 1924-06-25 8 The following is the report of the directors to the members of The Stra :ts Tradn, Company, to be submitted at the half year meeting on June 27 at the company's often at noon. After writing off depreciation and n ing provision for bad and doubtful debt*,294 words
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Article523 1924-06-25 9 „U KLESU KLES SCHOOL MEETING. 'h no records were established or A the results of the annual athletic f Raffles Institution, the finals of I mm run off <>n the school grounds large gathering of guests and t and pr^ent yesterday afterevidence of the high standard m -v523 words
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Article317 1924-06-25 9 MAL AYA CUP RUGBY. Kedah and Penang to Combine. iMirng the la*t Rugby football season ifr <ated that when the next season came (> ns Penan*: and Kedah might combine m Malaya Cup matches. This has now b**n lirtinitflv decided upon. Two or three •mtinjrs between Penang and Kedah representative317 words
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Article799 1924-06-25 9 Licence to solemnize marriages has been ganted to the Rev. V. Devavaram. Mr. H. C. Sells, Postmaster-General, Singapore arrived m Penang on Monday. Mr. G. G. Seth, Solicitor-General, Straits Settlements, is visiting Kuala Lumpur. Inspector A. W. Matthews of Penang, has had to go into hospital799 words
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Article947 1924-06-25 9 Quicquid agunt homines nottri tsi .arrag* LibeW J\, snal. A pretty sense of humour some of thtse Labour Ministers have. The Topicist, reading Mr. Ammon's remark the other day that "only those things m connection with the Naval Base plant which wou'd deteriorate," have been offered947 words
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Article801 1924-06-25 9 STORY OF AMERICAN AID. (From Our Own Correspondent) Tokyo, May 29. Ltaping along the magic wire like ?|>ark» of unseen fire came to-day a tribute to the United States and to the fair play that has characterized the American attempt to girdle the world by air from801 words
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THE HAWKERS CASE.
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2076 1924-06-25 10 Last Night's Big Meeting. The widespread interest which has been aroused by the proposals of the Municipal Commissioners to abolish the food hawkers was emphatically demonstrated by the public meeting convened under the auspieces of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce and other Asiatic organisations, which2,076 words
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Article53 1924-06-25 10 A communication from the Municipal Secretary states that the special meeting, fixed for Monday, 23rd instant, at 2.15 p.m. to consider the President's resolution regarding the abolition of Hawkers, has been postponed indefinitely owing to important communications since received and which will be circulated to the Commissioners53 words
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Article329 1924-06-25 10 AN INADEQUATE MEMORANDUM. When the appeal of M. E. Angullia against a decision of the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, came before the Singapore Court of Appeal (Mr. Justice Whitley, Mr. Justice McCabe Reay, and Mr. Justice Acton) yesterday afternoon, it was pointed out to Mr. A.329 words
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Article267 1924-06-25 10 WILLIAM HEU GHAN'S RECITALS. It is a matter for considerable regret that Mr. William Heughan, wh-o, as 1 linger of traditional Scottish songs if recognised as the legitimate successor to Andrew Black, is only giving one more concert during his present visit, for Singapore is apparently only just beginning to267 words
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Article39 1924-06-25 10 !We are informed that the offer made by Ex-Servicemen during the recent Week on behalf of the Association Benevolent Fund, to subscribe $1,000 towards that Fund, conditional upon a similar amount being: subscribed elsewhere, is still open.39 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Letter103 1924-06-25 10 To the Editor. Sir,—We note m your i SSUc of Jn. the letter by Mr. W. (i. St M^. subject of the proposed Singapore G A so^alled temporary buildmrTl?*the Singapore Volunteer \rt m Hall, i.e. a steel structure' w!h/ be appropriate for th. New Golf r Bukit103 words
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Letter393 1924-06-25 10 To the Editor. Sir,— Mr. Harold E. IYmn on behalf the Committee of the Royal Aer!r Clifford Street, W. ha, J 1 <* opinion on the prospects of <; Branch-for British Suu y .°L£ Aero Club Associateship. There are those better fitted than I i handle the393 words
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Article130 1924-06-25 10 To be Attorney -C.cm<r;.l d I ••> An official comn.i. Colombo on June 14 ••By instructions from tl State for the Colonies, J stone, who Mi pwe* I i R which arrived to &>**» take up the po,t a Puil Straits Settlements, wa> cepted the post of130 words
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Article76 1924-06-25 10 As a sequel to recent seizure^ arms at the Kowlo.m Wh:.rf. disclosures are expected m H"? volvingr dealing m armscale. When a Chinese was I remand, before Mr. R. E. Lind>< Magistracy, recently, on a cou implicated m the importation into the Colony, it wa< stated Detective Inspector Grant that76 words
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Article315 1924-06-25 11 INTERESTING COUNTY CRICKET. K POSTER'S FORM. R< uur's Service. London, June 19. »Kai Surrey beat Derbyshire an d VjO runs. The losers ""ru ami 120. Sadler taking four for f, r32 Surrey made 284 for 3 lsd ..V..,| unlared, Hobbs contrirJtl rki'.bury: Yorkshire defeated Somer- nK .< and l'<> 2.315 words
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Article261 1924-06-25 11 No Overcrowding. In vitw f n.ewhat disquieting asser- < -^ade by a Kuala Lumpur doctor to a «f the Malay Mail on WtdntMlay. a Survey of the actual condi- n> at P»rt Swettenhain Quarantine lump fn>r.i an author.tative source is re- It clear from these particulars261 words
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Article65 1924-06-25 11 at hiring of billiard enat Tanelin Club last night tampion H. W. Stevenson, who Dm England this week, met the r Stmtary of the Club (Mr. H. W. n a jranu- c-f 700 up. The match ■*i 1% hours enabled the cham- the big breaks of 111,65 words
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Article52 1924-06-25 11 r sre number of his friends as- I Thursday night to give a Mr 7 to Mr C M Jameson, the G C. footballer, who is going «f tj riT' by the Kashgar. Members ka^V lub have subscribe^ towards a »lver cigarette box m recogni- Club f c rvice!B Jamieson52 words
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Article424 1924-06-25 11 TAIHO BEATS GRADY. A big crowd witnessed the boxing at the Happy Valley last night, when the main event was a ten rounder between Taiho, 8 st. 10 lb. and Eddy Grady, 9 st. 2 lb. j The fight went the full distance and Taiho i was a good424 words
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Article233 1924-06-25 11 The R. G. A. inflicted a severe defeat on the Malay F. T. on the Padang yesterday afternoon, when they won a go-as-you-please game to the tune of 5-1. All the forwards had a hand m the pie— a rare occurrence —all five233 words
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Article127 1924-06-25 11 London, May 27. It is reported that a number of South African cricketers have been approached by English clubs to qualify for county cricket. The Yorkshire Post states that much indignation ll felt m influential cricket circles at these proceedings as it is felt that127 words
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Article91 1924-06-25 11 The India Tennis Association has nominated the following for Wimbledon:— Single*:— Sleem, Jacob, Hadi and A. Fyzee. Doubles: Hadi and Rutnam; Sleem and Jacob; and the Fyzee brothers. The official Indian entries for Olympic Games are, for the Sinples, the same as for the Wimbledon Singles;91 words
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Article3328 1924-06-25 11 JAN.— JUNE 1924. [NOT INCLUDING THIS WEEKS.] LEADERS. PAGE. Christian Union 1 The Japanese Regent 2 A Political Error m India 2 Comment of the Week 2 Rubber Frauds 1 The New Year 3 Rubber's Weeds 3 Protected Shipping 17 Sir David Galloway 17 Hongkong Piracies 17 Good Luck3,328 words
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Article494 1924-06-25 13 ~*~~Z~ The Prince of Wales celebrates H ::V,th birthday to-day. H k S t ,.Merville, Managing Director Qtrs*J Sttamship Co., Singapore, has lusir.i** visit to Penang. n.ri-' I nt ?torm at Fremantle the f if the Princess Theatre, abou t 10 tons, was lifted and blown494 words
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Article85 1924-06-25 13 action was taken at a ipal Committee No. 5 held ptame by Messrs. C. C. T -e of tender of Messrs. •»>"ds for supply and deli-air-repatinp £198,--thc i>land section of the r *r of the Hume Pipe Comi>timated to aggregate Ply by centrifugal action stool pipes for85 words
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Article740 1924-06-25 13 IRENE WINS KNOWLES TROPHY. The last of the jeries of races for the V. D. Knowles' challenge cup was sailed off yesterday morning under handicaps and resolved itself into a race between the Irene, Betty and Joy, with the Betty giving a most convincing return to form under alterations740 words
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Article274 1924-06-25 13 The Sewing Regatta at the Yacht Club, which had to be postponed last Saturday, will take place on Saturday, June 28th. Launches for members and guests will leave Johnston's Pier at 4.45 p.m. The events and entries are as under: 4 p.m. Yacht R»ce (Trophy Starting Gun.274 words
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Article413 1924-06-25 13 SATURDAY'S RESULTS. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, June 21. The following were the results of the third day's racing here to-day. Gancsh (Logue) walked over m the first event. Extra Race. Five Furlongs. Merlin (Hobbs) 9. 1 Asoka (Thompson) 8.6, 2 Baloo (Logue) 9. 3 Won by413 words
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Article191 1924-06-25 13 Colonel Commandant D. Forster, R.E., C.M.G., D.5.0., delivered a lecture to members of the Singapore Volunteer Corps and otheri at Jhe Drill Hall on Wednesday ever m tr. The subject of his lecture was "Imperial and Individual Responsibility." The lecturer first reviewed the world conditions new existing regarding191 words
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Article62 1924-06-25 13 At the inquest on ex-Major Bailey, a verdict of "Suicide while of unsound mind" was returned. Sir Bernard Spilsbury (Honorary Pathologist of the Home Office) give evidence to the effect that the body had been m the water for at least three months, and that the bullet wound m the62 words
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Article124 1924-06-25 13 YEAR'S IMPRISONMENT ON SERIOUS CHARGE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, June 23. A trial of considerable interest to local planting circles was held m the Ipoh Supreme Court to-day, when Leslie Johnson, manager, and J. Jessamine, assistant, of Sungei Reyla estate, Sungei Siput, stood charged with the forcible124 words
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Article373 1924-06-25 13 STEVENSON AT THE CRICKET CLUB. Mr. H. W. Stevenson, the former billiards champion, entertained a very large attendance of members of the Cricket Club iv the Club before dinner last night, first playing a game of seven hundred points with Mr. P. Carmichael, and afterwards a game of snooker373 words
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Article182 1924-06-25 13 In his annual report on the F.M.S. for 1923, the Chief Secretary makes the following reference to hill stations: The meteorological observations on Gunong Tahan were completed, and the mountain finally evacuated m July. The revised railway programme of works on the loan account does not provide182 words
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Article124 1924-06-25 13 It is reported that a Consumptives' Hospital s being established at Kampar. Capt. H. de C. Etton, of the Monopolies Department, has returned to Ipoh from home leave. The captain and officers of H.M.S. Hawkins have presented a photograph of the ship to the Selangor Club. We are sorry to124 words
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ANTI-RESTRICTION.
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Article196 1924-06-25 14 BIG MEETING AT PENANG. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, June 17. Over 3,000 Chinese, Indians and Malays attended the meeting convened under the auspices of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, to consider the advisability of urging Government to abolish rubber restriction failing the immediate co-operation of the196 words
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Article70 1924-06-25 14 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, June 17. Mr. Tan Ang Eok, of Chop Poh Sens, and a party were held up by robbers at. Gusan, Kedah, on Saturday, and robbed of $1,400 which was intended as wages for the men of the Chop's estate. Five men attacked them,70 words
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Article112 1924-06-25 14 No Such Thing As a Combine. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, June 17. An echo of Mr. Hoover's letter to the American Congress appears from an ur.expected quarter with the issue to the loea. press of a copy of a letter addressed by the Hon. Mr. W.112 words
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Article31 1924-06-25 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala LumPur, June 18. The aviator, M. Chanteloup, baa been robbed of $800 at Seremban Rest Houso, where frequent thefts have occurrei during recent months.31 words
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Article67 1924-06-25 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, June 18. The Sanitary Board passed a vote of congratulation to Sir George Maxwell op his knighthood. The speakers eulogised his ability and approachableness, and nil Knowledge of Malaya md its people, referring also to his appointment of the Committee to enquire67 words
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Article71 1924-06-25 14 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, June 20. The death occurred this morning of the Reverend Mother St. Herminie, Mother Superior of the Penang Convent), after ailing for some time. The deceased came to Penang m 1905. Forty-three of her years had been spent m the71 words
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Article121 1924-06-25 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, June 20. The Perak Chinese tennis team which recently won the Malayan Chinese championship is leaving to-morrow for a tour of Negri Sembilan and Selangor to play a series of inter-state contents preparatory to the annual championships m Ipoh m August. A rather121 words
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Article22 1924-06-25 14 MRP i M r Justice Sherlock, K.C., M.B.E Judicial Commissioner, arrived m Jesselton on his return from leave by Dcii on I4tn.22 words
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Article602 1924-06-25 14 MONSOON WEATHER. The Sea Belle with His Excellency Sir Laurence Guillemard, Governor of the Straits Settlements and British Agent for North Borneo, arrived at Usukan about noon on 10th inst. After taking the Acting Resident of the West Coast on board the Sea Belle proceeded to602 words
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Article182 1924-06-25 14 Sir T. Fras^r Arrives. The new G. O. C, Maj. General Sir. T. Prater, X.C.8., C.5.1., C.M.G., arrived yesterday on board the Malwa and landed officially at John.ston'.s Pier m the afternoon. The Government launch Kittiwake conveyed the landing party from the steamer to the182 words
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Article110 1924-06-25 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Af Penang, June 23. At the annual meeting of the Dispensary Z?7 g Eft Mr J G Brown who^re' sided said that the net profit on trading was $.-,,036 i against a loss m 1922 of $14 035 Trade conditions had been better,110 words
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Article182 1924-06-25 14 CLAN CUMMING LEAVES IN SEARCH. The steamer Clan Macmillan, which was yesterday morning reported sinking off Table Island, was last m Singapore about 18 months ago. She is under the command of Capt. Mackinnon. She is a steamer of 6 608 tons gross and is182 words
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Article34 1924-06-25 14 The British super-submarine "X 26," which called at Colombo a few weeks ago from Home on her way out to the Far East, returned to Colombo on June 16 from Singapore.34 words
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Article213 1924-06-25 14 The following is the nineteenth yearly report of the directors to the shareholders to be presented at the annual meeting at Derrick and Co. on June 30 at 2.15 p.m. The profit for the year was $27,316.74 Brought forward $55,557.09, making a total of $82,873.83. Which the Directors213 words
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Article32 1924-06-25 14 We are informed by the Netherlands Tiading Society that, according to telegraphic advice, the Bank declared a dividend of 6 per cent for the year ending December 31st, 1923.32 words
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Article328 1924-06-25 14 The unveiling of the Kuala Selangor district War Memorial by the Hon. the Chief Secretary, Sir George Maxwell, K.8.E., C.M.G., will take place at Kuala Selangcr on Wednesday, July 9, at 5 p.m. The Times announces the engagement of Mr. Rudyard Kipling's daughter Elsie to Captain George Bambridge, attache to328 words
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Article628 1924-06-25 14 DR. BLACK'S CONVICTION u HFi Dr. Kenneth Black, who was and fined $100 m February on a chT* 1 driving his car rashly and neeujf* Robinson Road on October Ist was an unsuccessful appellant in\h preme Court yesterday, Mr Barrett-Lennard, at the conclusion T* long hearing, upholding the628 words
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Article155 1924-06-25 14 The Rev. E. Su Methodist Mission. Siuav ent a patient at the Btf»P» n Batu Gajah. For the last two *p harbour have liM sant touch of colour I th« every vessel, irrespective sed throughout response to the request of tcndant that the master, dress their sh.ps on tl of155 words
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Article5759 1924-06-25 15 r Reuter's Service. London. J: ne 16, Hou* <- Commons Mr. P. J. H. 1 a'ked whether Mr. Mac Donald's d been called to the inadequacy tu:t -nt embargo on the importation China, and whether, seeing it mi f a vour of countries which failed ft, 1 observe the5,759 words
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Article135 1924-06-25 16 Major-General Sir T. Fraser, on arrival at Singapore on 20th June, assumes Command of the Troops, Malaya, and becomes H. E. The General Officer Commanding on that date. A stabbing affair was reported to the Police as having been committed early yesterday morning m Macpherson-road. One man was injured and135 words
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Article29 1924-06-25 16 Ipswich (QueenslandT^^ 1 1 12 Northern Union team fc-at l n points to 0. Wlch Br«»ne._Que*n Blllnd U^ Northern Union t.am bj 25 d.,,,,,29 words
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Article57 1924-06-25 16 WINNER OF FRENCH D ERBY. Chantilly.-Th,A,a l XC n > J r i won the French Derby by three v I f There wer, 17 B Urt^J T^ Mr. Ramsay Mac Donald. M one ma from photographs, is w ij tv ftf ySH said to be one of the worst57 words
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Article84 1924-06-25 16 At BecKenham m the Kent Uwn l£ Finals Miss Ryan beat Ms> MeKant, Kinpscou- beat J. Hillyard. S-,; 6 2. The Daily Mirror of May 2- refer Khoo Hooi Hye as follows under thf r I tion "Hooray Hooi-H>V:_ Chines, |S Cup player shows fine form84 words
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Article65 1924-06-25 16 £1,000 GOLF TOURNAMENT C. A. Whitcombe, who made- jrolfinjr hk toiy m the Daily Mail £1.000 tourm** at Deal, not only won the tournament by no fewer than 9 strokes, but a >o complered the 72 holes m but one stroke over "four's." twice beatinjr the record for fc Deal65 words
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Article31 1924-06-25 16 [Reuters Service.] Paris, June 18. In the third round of the Davis (up France beat India. Cochet and Brupncr defeating Hadi and Ahfyzee 6 l. 6—4. 7 5.31 words
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Article61 1924-06-25 16 ROYAL HU NT CUP. London, June IK The Royal Hunt Cup resulted a> follows: (1) Dinkie. :><) It L (2) Wtathervane, 100 to *G. (3) Twelve Pointer. fci 1. Twenty ran. It was won by a with one and a half lengths between tht second and third. London. June 18.61 words
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Article126 1924-06-25 16 London. June 18. At Winibleden m a ladies' lawn term:« match between British and American tetmf Mrs. Covell (Britain) beat the- American star. Miss Wills. 6— 2. f»— 4. and Hrn MeKane beat Mrs. Mallory U-l I—l Mrs. Covell's somewhat hollow defeat 4 Miss Wills,126 words
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Article67 1924-06-25 16 London. Ji:nc 18. The match Utween the South Africaand Essex at Colchester was with plorious weather and there an attendance of 3.000. The wicW easy. Essex were all out by tea-tinu* I Iff, Russell scoring .S4. Petfler I wickets for 14. In reply the South Af67 words
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Article110 1924-06-25 16 Stevenson at Tanphn Club Ton cht Mr. H. W. Stevenson, the w.-11-knou billiards player, arrived m Sin^ip'-r--terday morning on the KasfcfK Honpkong. He b remaining m Smgipjuntil Tuesday, when h* will leave Java, so that his stay here will be tntly longr to enable' him to play i or110 words
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