The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 15 October 1924
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Title Section21 1924-10-15 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. ,ilRI) SERIES NO. 1,941. THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS, OCTOBER 15, 1924.21 words
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Article162 1924-10-15 1 L E\l>EKv PAGE. Badffit Points 241 art Challenge 241 Our Roads 242 i .on Prospects 242 ment of the Week 242 Settlement 242 POLICE AND COURT NEWS. > :cce>sful Claim 245 lruiu-trielle de Chine 245 ■"> Claim Against A. M. £46 I urt 247 Court 248 _Mti Larceny 248162 words
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Article109 1924-10-15 1 October 13. SllM-a 27.00 34.0'J ISM l I I Stso Small -< 12.43 Ml i jn vvh M 2V3.00 n» mm. 4 000 \j. 1 f«f export 30.00 No. I for exp b 10.00 lor ex Z62O\, I No 1 iur export 213.00 Kroke* Al for expor* (1 for109 words
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Article25 1924-10-15 1 I that the charge against Mrt>n. who was arrested on his ''•a! htre from Hongkong a few days withdrawn on instructions I h m Hongkong.25 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article46 1924-10-15 1 ANDERSEN.— At the European Hospital, Koala Lumpur, on the 10th inst., to Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Anderson, Cheviot Estate Labu, a daughter. Rangoon papers please copy. NAGALINGAM.— On October Bth., 1924, at 75, Hill Street, Singapore, to Dr. and Mrs. S. Nagalingam a daughter.46 words
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Article128 1924-10-15 1 STACK-STRUYS.— On October 10th, 1924, at St, Andrew's Cathedral, by the Yen. Archdeacon F. G. Swindell, Henry George Stack, to Gladys Gwendoline, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Struys. English, China and Ceylon papers please copy. WALTER-COX.— At the English Church, Batavia, on October 2, 1924, by128 words
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Obituary39 1924-10-15 1 ORMSBY.— At Ayr, Scotland, on September 4. 1924, Henry Ormsby, late Chief Engineer with the Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. PRYSDALE.— On Friday, October 10th. 1924, at Crieff. Scotland, James Henderson Drysdale. Wte of United Engineers, Singapore. (By cable).39 words
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Article268 1924-10-15 1 London advices up to Sept. 18th were brought by the mail which arrived from Home on Friday, Oct. 10th. This weekly leaves to-day by the B I. Teesta. The P. and O. Banking Corporation, plaintiffs m an action against Chinese defendants, executors under the will of Tan268 words
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Article64 1924-10-15 1 October 13. Bank 4 m.s. 2|4 3-16 Bank demand 2j4 3-32 Private credits 3 m.s. 2|4 5-8 New York, demand 52*4 Credits 90 days 54^» France, demand 9-^ India, T. T 154% Norn. HonpkonK, demand 5^ P c. Prem. Yokohama, demand 13t>1 Java, demand 138^* Bangkok, demand J» Srv^rpijrn.64 words
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Article70 1924-10-15 1 The match played on Sunday at the Chinese Swimming Club, between the C. S. C. and the Pegasus, resulted m a win for the Chinese team by 11 goals Naval team was not up to full strength, but put up a good fight m a fast game. Mr70 words
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Article653 1924-10-15 1 Oct. 8. Perhaps the two most interesting items at Monday's meeting of Council are the two most indefinite. In the first place the Governor is content to deal with rubber matters m a very short and statistical memorandum, which gives no indication whatsoever as to whether any decision653 words
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Article649 1924-10-15 1 Oct. 9. The Premier has issued a bold challenge and there is little doubt it will be accepted. As we said the other day, m referring to election prospects, by going out on a vote of censure m connection with the Workers* Weekly prosecution neither the Government nor649 words
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Advertisement112 1924-10-15 1 > the "Singapore Fiee Press" •jrnin^ from Europe to th Striitj mill lines, are invited tn send n the name of their steamer and I rml m Singapore. Copies will then meet them at various ports of call .11 Europe wishing detail*'] m 'o shares &c. can have a ropy112 words
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Article696 1924-10-15 2 Oct. 10. So many people are concerned, through their use of motorcars, m the condition of road surfaces nowadays, that the annual report of the Municipal executive engineer's department will probably be read with interest by a great many who do not ordinarily seek for such publications. The696 words
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Article601 1924-10-15 2 Oct. 11 The Premier has decided on a dissolution, and there is to be an election of a snap variety which will give little time for any Party to campaign. The next three weeks will be a trying time for candidates but the spacious days are past, perhaps601 words
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Article787 1924-10-15 2 Oct. 13 Mr. Baldwin's election document is not a particularly enthralling one, suffering as it must from the fact that the Conservatives were only recently m office and showed no great capacity, even when they had the power, to undertake the reforms they now promise. He787 words
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Article708 1924-10-15 2 Oct. H With unemployment a] an increase m Great Britain IfcM tion of Empire settlement to figure m the next parlianie session, no matter what pa into power as the result of ing General Election. H years have passed since th Settlement Act becam- fa* i best friends708 words
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Article674 1924-10-15 3 MORE UNEMPLOYMENT. (From Our Own Correspondent). Tokio, Sept. 26. It is a notorious fact that Japanese Government officials are very poorly paid. The Mack-ccated, white-collared, fude (brush pen) wielding clerks receive a stipend so miserly that it is a wonder how m the world they manage to674 words
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Article151 1924-10-15 3 Fatality m North Bridge Road. As the result of a fatal accident, which occurred along North Bridge-road on Saturday night, Mr. William Milroy. of the Singapore Electric Tramway Company, was charged before the Second Police Court yesterday with causing the death of a Chinese named Tan Chin through151 words
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Article1795 1924-10-15 3 Lovely, light, as cloud m sky, Butterfly, Over flowers thou flittest free, Dew and blossom food for thee; Thyself a blossom, flying leaf; Who purpled thee by rosy finger's Touch so brief? A large, beautiful creation, with white fore, and purple hind-wings, has just brought us a remonstrance as1,795 words
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Article1015 1924-10-15 4 THOSE RAVISHING PARISIAN HOSTESSES. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Paris, Sept. 11. The moment you set foot m the Parisian hostess' hall you breathe an atmosphere of welcome. The servant wh» looks after the men's coats and hats and the women's umbrellas does so smilingily; the abigail who conducts the1,015 words
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Article441 1924-10-15 4 TOO MANY RISKS? Beginners on Old-Fashioned Machines. Fifty-eight R.A.F. men have bee n killed m flying accidents since last January. The public, which has come to regard commercial flying as being as safe as railway travel, is perturbed at the heavy death-roll fc the441 words
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Article127 1924-10-15 4 Collected by Messrs I. I. Xajralingam; T. If. A. Gani and A. Athisayam: K. If. Abdul Razak $***** M- Noor Mohamed 40 A. M. Nainamsah 10 S. Manjoorsah 10 K. M. Mohamed Ibrahim 10 E. A. If. Abdulrahim 10 M. Akishamalim 50 K. Haji Manjoorsab127 words
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Article35 1924-10-15 4 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, Oct. 13. A poods train was derailed at Slim, Perak. on Saturday, holding up Saturday's mail to Singapore for nearly two hourr. The conditions are normal to-day.35 words
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Article1596 1924-10-15 4 SOCIALISM AND THE UNIVERSITIES. (From Our Own Correspondent). Edinburgh, Sept. 3. Mr. James Maxton, the Socialist M.P. for the Bridgeton Division of Glasgow, m a characteristic outburst on the subject of our Universities, predicted that such places would soon be extinct as places of learning, and "would be1,596 words
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Article39 1924-10-15 4 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, Oct. II Referring to the Times of Malaya V ments on a probable new Governor year. Government House informs that per to-day that the term is six yearnot five as was supposed.39 words
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Article33 1924-10-15 4 Mr. J. H. Pedlow, who returned Home leave by the Malwa acconipai Mrs. Pedlow, has resumed dutit- asistant Protector of Chinese. Mr. Dodd, his locum tenens, leaves for pore m a few days.33 words
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Article706 1924-10-15 5 >lr H. E- Mason, of Messrs. Mansfield j Co.. Penang. goes home on leave by tnaMl iner Autolycus. I false information to the piHet with the intention of r mar. into trouble, a Tanvl by the Second Magistrate j r J. Lruce, Chairman of the Negii706 words
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Article772 1924-10-15 5 SINGAPORE CUSTOM AT FAULT. Chief Justice's Comment. That the document satisfied him that m some cases, at any rate, the banks m Singapore were m the habit of disregarding the provisions of the Bills of Sale Ordinance, was the comment passed by the Chief Justice, Sir Walter772 words
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Article162 1924-10-15 5 A petition by the Singapore branch .>f the Banque Industrielle de Chine came before the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shar.\ on Monday. There have been several petitions for the windin? up of the Bank before the Courts during the last fe.v years, all of which had162 words
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Article1602 1924-10-15 5 The handicaps for the first day's racing at the Autumn meeting, have been publisued and they show that the entries ought to produce good racing. Only one evert has had to be cancelled, the th.rd class exgriffin pony race. The ex-griffin horses have been split into three races,1,602 words
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Article286 1924-10-15 5 A Malayan Miscellany. (Illustrated). F. Knocker. (Huxley, Palmer and Co., Kuala Lumpur.) This is a collection of notes and jottings, reminiscences and anecdotes, stories and essays from the scrap-books of an Englishman resident m British Malaya. Mr. Knocker has evidently so keen an appreciation of the value of286 words
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Article20 1924-10-15 5 m Mr. D. J. K. Stark, the Kuala Lumpur police magistrate, who was indisposed last week, resumed duties on Monday20 words
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826 1924-10-15 6 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1924. BRUNEI UNITED. FORTUNATE FORWARD CONTRACT. The Tamil Labour Force. The annual general meeting of Brunei United Plantations Limited was held at French Bank Buildings at noon yesterday. The Chairman (Mr. W. A. Sims) presided and there were also present Mr. H. C. Cooke-Yarborough (director) and Mr.826 words
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Article133 1924-10-15 6 Remarking that he was satisfied that it was not a bona fide case, the Chief Justice. Sir Walter Shaw, m the Supreme Court yesterday afternoon dismissed the action brought by a Chinese woman named Ong Lay against another Chinese woman named Koh Kirn. Plaintiff claimed that she had a right133 words
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Article400 1924-10-15 6 UNINSURED BUILDING RAZED. The Elkayes Match Factory, situated off the Balestier Road m the vicinity of the Polo Ground, was totally destroyed by fire which broke out m the middle of yesterday morning and continued for a couple of hours until the building was completely razed to400 words
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Article268 1924-10-15 6 (By Courtesy of the Nanyo NichiNichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, Oct. 6. Mr. Korekimi Nakamura has accepted the Mayoralty of Tokio. The Ise, flagship of the Red party m the grand naval manoeuvres, was compelled tc return to the Yokosuka naval station owing to an outbreak of dysentery, which occurred268 words
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Article67 1924-10-15 6 W. S. Edington, $20.00; "Militant" 20.00; Mrs. H. R. S- Law 5.00; Sundry Donations, per Mrs. Cameron 15.00; Sundry Donations, per Mrs. Salmond 60.00; Col. H. L. Pearson 50.00; L. Gordon Cranna 10.00; E. T. Williams 2500; Amon. per Mrs. Lornie 8.00; "Bridge" 1.50; "Bridge" 11.00;67 words
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Article115 1924-10-15 6 On Sunday, at Pudu, a detective shot a Sikh m the leg" while the latter was attempting: to attack a constable. It appears that the injured man threatened to do bodily harm to his towkay, who reported the matter to the police A constable was sent, and the Sikh, when115 words
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Article863 1924-10-15 6 CHINESE AND PEGASUS DRAW. A Thrilling Game. In every way quite as exciting as the games we have witnessed m the closing stages of the S.ngapore Cup Competition, the match between the S.C.F.A. and this year's Cup winners, the team from H.M.S. Pegasus, on the Stadium ground yesterday afternoon863 words
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Article24 1924-10-15 6 [Reuter's Service.] London, Oct. 6. In the Football Association charity shield the Professionals beat the Amateurs by 3 to 1 at Highbury.24 words
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Article81 1924-10-15 6 The Singapore Chamber of r Rubber Association held its 676 th yesterday, October Bth. f at which ti, UCtll m Catalogued 1,111,063 \b< JL^ Offered 825,825 lbs., 368.67 Ton 701,377 lbs., 313.11 tons. London New York PRICES REALIZED. Standard Quality 0 Good Averape Quylitv SJU cZ Qua ty81 words
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217 1924-10-15 6 A.M. Alsagoff was defendant to ai brougrht before the Chief J u >:.. Walter Shaw, m the Supreme Court day morning:, the plaintiff being a r. 1 contractor named P. Govindasamy claimed $1,200, balance due under ar ment dated September 3. IMS, fa m217 words
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Article226 1924-10-15 6 The annual report of the Bankruptcy Department for the year 1923 vas laid on the table at the meeting: of Council <»r. Monday. It shew? that m Singapore durin? the year 398 bankruptcy notices w*»re served n< compared with 489 m the previous year, and 131 petition?226 words
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Article160 1924-10-15 6 Inquest Story of Malayan CM Serx ant's Strange Conduct. A breakdown m health while M as a civil servant m the Malay Statr revealed at the inquest at Clwistch on Joseph Alfred Barrett (2M. of Gleni worth-road, Clifton Woods, Bristol, wh decapitated body was found on the160 words
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Article44 1924-10-15 6 From October 1, all dealers in^ WU beers and spirits throughout the State Sarawak, will be licensed, and the fees be paid are: For a full licence, $25 month, for the sale of wines, beers j spirits by the bottle only, $10 per mont44 words
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Article538 1924-10-15 7 The Rev. Archibald Ewing returned to IVnang on Monday from Sumatra. Mr. John Wallace has been appointed an V>i- ant Engineer, P.W.D., F.M.S. MY. and Mrs. M. F. Gomes have returned to Kuala Lumpur after their holiday m India. v Mr. Eric Hugh Campbell Layman has538 words
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93 1924-10-15 7 IMPRISONMENT FOR POSSESSION OF ARMS. m a house m I r by Dttcetivi Sullivar. 'leochew \\*as befcre Mr. i'vvde m the DisfWt«fillJ and charjred with the >Iv r fr >m a podown at Tan- The revolver, a Colt, was r.r.ber of >imilar weapons whioh w it i; i ile!iver\* n93 words
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Article64 1924-10-15 7 fn Till lag had the honour of dininff i H\< Excellency the Governor at Govm Tuesday. October 7th: ■ad Mrs. MM Lt* OA Mrs, H« p* TlliniT. Miss Hope-Falkner, Ir r.l. and Mrs. Whitmarsh, Hon. Mr. C Fveritt. Mr. and Mrs. Atkin-Berry, Mr. Mr>. E. A. Stringer, Captain64 words
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Article661 1924-10-15 7 TRUSTEES SUED BY INFANTS. Two infants, who claim to have a contingent interest m the estate of an Indian testator, were plaintiffs m the action which came before the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, m the Supreme Court yesterday. The plaintiffs, suing: through their father, their next friend,661 words
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Article225 1924-10-15 7 A correspondent writes us.— A friend and I had the privilege of being shown over the whole of the processes on the manufacture of the many and various article! made of rubber m Mr. Tan Kan Kee's buildings, where one thousand men, women and girls225 words
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Article72 1924-10-15 7 The District Court case m which six Sikhs stand charged with an assault on j three of their countrymen, the COmpUin- ants having been m hospital with seriou-' injuries ever since th? i-ault \vt*s c».jv:- mitted m September la:r. was continued yesterday before Mr. Fryile. Th. hearing was adjourned unti!72 words
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Article555 1924-10-15 7 Major General Sir T. Fraser's lectura at the V.M.C.A. last night was well attended. Col. G. H. Pearson was m. the chair and m introducing the speaker he pointed out that the title of the lecture 'Peoples of Mesopotamia/ was not quite correct. Mesopotamia was the555 words
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Article308 1924-10-15 7 S.C.C's Deserved Win Over Military Sid*. The Cricket Club thoroughly deserved every one of the three goals they scored against the A. P. C. Start' and Department 111 the match on the Padang yesterday, for they were superior m all departments. Play became most interesting after the interval, by308 words
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Article45 1924-10-15 7 Duffers Cup. The final for the Duffers Cup, which was kindly presented by Messrs. Robinson and Co., Ltd., was played on Sunday, the sth instant, when Mr. E. N. Lee beat Mr. F. X. Lse by 4 up and 2 to play.45 words
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Article531 1924-10-15 7 Singapore Oct. 8. Tin has had a small advance during the week and there has been fair activity m the share market, Sterling shares especially showing an increase m prices. Rubber has been very firm but shares have scarcely responded although there has been a certain amount531 words
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Article437 1924-10-15 7 After staying for nearly a year m Siam and the F.M.S., Mr. Ebbe Kornerup, the well-known Danish author-explorer, painter and journalist, who has travelled m nearly every country m the world, left Singapore yesterday by the motor-ship Australian, of The East Asiatic Co., Ltd., for Copenhagen. Mr.437 words
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Article27 1924-10-15 7 Mr. R. W. Fairbum-Small, of Messrs. Whiteaway, Laidlaw and Company, Limitod, Ipoh. has taken up duties as manager of the Taiping- branch m place of Mr. Peg-ler.27 words
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Article748 1924-10-15 8 Mr. J. A. Archibald has returned from leave. Mr. C. F. J. Green has been appointed Director of Fisheries, S.S. The Registrar of Companies has been appointed Official Receiver, S. S. Mr. J. R. Neave has been seconded for service under the Government of Johore. Mr.748 words
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Article1046 1924-10-15 8 Quiequid agunt homines nostri ett farrag* Libelli Ji* venal. The sporting club gent who was last week heard droning to himself "The Assyrian came down like a wolf on the Fold," was yestei'day moTe blithlely whistling "The Campbells are coming, hurrah, hurrah." Meanwhile it is understood1,046 words
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Article590 1924-10-15 8 "LIVED ON CREDITORS FOR YEARS." That he had been living on the East Asiatic Company and a few other creditors for the last few years was the admission made by a Chinese bankrupt, Chia Guan Bee at the close of his public examination by the Official Assignee, Mr.590 words
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Article166 1924-10-15 8 A European named S. C. Clayton, who ai rived m Singapore yesterday as a firstclass passenger <»n board the B. I. steamer Tairea, was arrested by the local Dete live Department on a provisional warrant charging him with larceny m respect of about $2,000 as a baillie. The166 words
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Article670 1924-10-15 8 LOSS OF FAITH IN (HAN( (From Our Own (Vrr,, Wn(iwu r\ c Tokio, Sent One of the most significant d, m Japan's attitude toward. tlnT??*** civil war is the gradual l o <* n rl lin. not only by the official *J2 also by several non-official who,670 words
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Article27 1924-10-15 8 H. H. the Sultan I on the 10th and is exp<^ for the Races, whilst it is h"H Sultan of Johore will also be am interested onlookers.27 words
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Article1595 1924-10-15 9 MX. MACDONALD'S TROUBLES. (From Our Own Correspondent). London, Sept. 17. Bwtflf political party has now commenced active campaigning m the constituencies and t fa now qu.te certain that the Autumn will be pregnant with all sorts of political possibilities- Parliament will undoubtedly the Ulster Boundary Bill though1,595 words
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Article223 1924-10-15 9 Rke Market Dowa Nest Heath. (By nrtesy > I tht Nanyo Nichi-v-hi Shir.ibunsha.) Tokio. Cct Mr. Tnkahashi, Win:st r of AsTticnltiire and commerce stated that uneasiness which prevailed over the nation on the rice question, ia due to the aew method applied for estimation of the, rice-crop and223 words
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Article280 1924-10-15 9 ROWING. Stone's Crew Retains Chengmai Cup. After a remarkably interesting race over the mile course inside the Breakwater yesterday evening Stone's crew were successful m retaining the Chengmai Cup, which they won a year ago, against the opposition of a crew stroked by J. M Gamble. The boats280 words
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Article145 1924-10-15 9 Great Game Agains* Newport. London, Oct. 2. Newport. The '.veather was dull and 25,000 spectators wee present. The Newport forwards grave a splendid display, and outplayed their antagonists. But outside the scrum the New Zealanders wire faster and cleverer. A brilliant bout of passing ended145 words
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Article34 1924-10-15 9 London, Oct. 1. The following are the results of friendly mat rhes at Camberley: Liverpool 2, South Africans P. Sandhurst 9, Harlequins 10 Northern Union. London, Oct. 1. Bradford 10, Wigan 10.34 words
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Article60 1924-10-15 9 Result of September 30: Third Division (Northern Section). Barrow 2, Accrinprton Results of October 1:— Second Division. Crystal Palace 0, Coventry City 0. Third Division (Northern Section). Halifax vs. Crewe postponed. Hartlepoola 1, Southport 2. Witxhani 0, Lincoln 1. Results of Oct. 2:— Second Div'sion. Crytal Palace 1,60 words
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Article51 1924-10-15 9 London, Oct. 2. The following is the result of the Jockey Club stakes: TERESINA 1 PAPYRUS 2 PARTH 3 Ten ran. Won by half a length. Three lengths between second and third. Betting: 7 to 2 against Teresina. 5 to 1 against Papyrus. 7 to 1 against51 words
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Article52 1924-10-15 9 [Renter's Service.] London, Oct. 9. At Coodenbeach, m the English ladic*' golf chnnipionsh'p. Miss Wethered (holder) defeated Miss Cecil Leitch m the sixth round by 4 and 3, and beat Lady Cruise by G and 5 m the semi-final. She now meets Mis s Fowler m the52 words
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Article45 1924-10-15 9 Mr. D. A. M. Brown, who has only recently recovered from a severe illness, arrived m Singapore yesterday m connection with his duties as handicapper at the Races. Though better, Mr. Brown is still far front fully restored to health and is keeping very quiet.45 words
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Article365 1924-10-15 9 Address from Sinhalese. During his shopping tour m Penang on Tuesday, His Majesty the King of Siam, who was accompanied by Princess Choon Khom and H. E. Phya Pradibaddha Bhubal, visited the establishment of Mr. B. P. de Silva and was received at the entrance365 words
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Article132 1924-10-15 9 Yesterday was the 13th. anniversary of the establishment m China of a Republican government, and the Chinese community of Singapore celebrated the occasion enthusiastically. The day was observed as a holiday for the school-children, who were to be seen m larjze and small jrroups, on foot ?nd132 words
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Article163 1924-10-15 9 News concerning a recent piracy m the China Seas, when the steamer Ningshin was looted by thirty pirate?, who got away with $3,000,000 m ca^h, reached Singapore with the arrival m port yesterday morning of the new B. I. steamer Tairea. The story was that when the steamer163 words
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Article98 1924-10-15 9 K ANAGAWA MARU DAMAGED. On the arrival m Singapore yesterday of the steamer Kanagawa Maru from BuenoAires. on her way to Yokohama, the Master of the vessel reported that on Ju'y 13th.. while the vessel was putting into Buenos Aires, she collided with the quay. Damage was caused to the98 words
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Article67 1924-10-15 9 His Grace Don Matheus d'Oliveira Xavier, Archbishop of Goa and Patriarch of the East Indies, and Primate of the Orient, is on a visit to the Bishop of Macau and is expected t 0 arrive m Singapore by the s.s. Tara on Sunday morning, the67 words
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Article175 1924-10-15 10 A fairly larjre -ludienee availed themselves of the opportunity of an excellent evening's entertainment at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday night, when a programme of vaudeville and pictures was. given. A delightful Aye-part film featuring the eve' 1 popular Constance Talmage and a really srood Buster Keaton comedy175 words
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Article615 1924-10-15 10 The old Volunteer office m the Stadt House, Malacca, is now being: utilised as the Audit Office. Inspector Higgins, of Singapore, has arrived at Malacca to take Inspector Smith's place at Alor Gajah. Mr. E. Wrigley, of Messrs Katz Brothers, left Singapore on Saturday by the615 words
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Article954 1924-10-15 10 ANNUAL MEETING. Value of the Provident Fund. The second annual general meeting of the Singapore and Riouw Branch of the Incorporated Society of Planters was held at the Europe Hotel on Saturday afternoon. The Chairman (Mr. R. A. Dix) presided and there were also present Messrs C. P.954 words
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Article639 1924-10-15 10 JIMAH RUBBER. Annual Report. The report of the directors to the fourteenth annual general meeting of shareholders, to be held at Chartered Bank Chambers on Oct. 18th., states: The sum brought forward from the previous yeaf, less directors' fees and dividend for the year 1922-23, and allocation639 words
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Article104 1924-10-15 10 For the past few weeks the police of all districts have been rounding up night rowk rs of all nationalities. These men have been charged before the Courts with wandering between sunset and sunrise ironi time to time and remanded for further enquiries to be made104 words
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78 1924-10-15 10 The Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, m the Supreme Court on Saturday morning refused to allow the appeal of Mohamed Ali, the well-known cattle dealer, who had been fined $2,000 by the District Magistrate for having 1 illicit opium m his possession. After hearing counsel Mr.78 words
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Article20 1924-10-15 10 [tfttl'i S. pvi S4»uthamptor,, Oft n In the amateur ir.t. Entkii4 beat South Africa 1 y20 words
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Article17 1924-10-15 10 [Reuter's Bin Belfast, (m. 11 In inter-Leaput' h Leajrue beat the It i-117 words
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Article14 1924-10-15 10 [Reuter"> Service.] Birkenh^td. (M. 11 The All Black.- beal Cfe14 words
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Article21 1924-10-15 10 [Reuter'r Sen-ice.] s >dnr>. Oct. W. Collins has bea I v ia the Australian fir^- T<21 words
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Article29 1924-10-15 10 [Reuter- S-iahc] Latonia. kenturk). Oct. Epinard's third, aTnl ia>t. rao America, took place longrs and resulted m hfMI beinf fa Epinard second, and My Pla I29 words
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Article50 1924-10-15 10 [Reuter's Service.] New market. OeL II The Jockey Club Ha to postpone the Cambridfedw 30th.. owinjr to th^ G«M R X 29th. and the cor.s^qjint iM^Mlii obtaining the police n< tiroper conduct <»f the Ott races advcitised It RBI X N the Wednesday ha\( the Thursday and Friday.50 words
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Article21 1924-10-15 10 [Reuter's &rv a-.} l.'Mi:. At Coodenhc:,^ golf championsMp final, M: (W.-rplesdon the h<>. Fcsicr (Burnham. few m21 words
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Article137 1924-10-15 10 Hanzkok Tenir I I •'■<—• At a nutting: of the crick Bangkok Sports Club on 0 nan (Mr. Soviimu; S. v Utter had been imtod ftwßl the Cricket Association lt*tfa< lUved Bangkok WxmU bt r Penanp at Chinese New x > if it would Ml bt ptMih two days'137 words
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Article69 1924-10-15 10 (From Our Own Con Malacca I In the rupby match vest.Selanpr and Malacca, the U*** 13 points to nil. It was an exceedingly har.i f0 which Malacca held their half, the only score beinp an vna try by Jack! Towards th. m* second half weight and pare69 words
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Article654 1924-10-15 11 THE SERVICES OVERWHELMED. Second Easy Victory for S.C.C. overwhelmed the Services Hj met for the second time this tIM I'adan^ on Saturday after- d n the Ciub bettered their perfori the previous Saturday by secu**a rkteO fc >' 5 g° als and 2 tries (31 to a penalty goal654 words
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Article120 1924-10-15 11 -•"> Yards Jackson-Millar Cup. Htl six entries for the 200 yards I the Jackson-Millar Cup Competihe Swimming Club yesterday ir JT. and the event resulted m a win It Leonard after a very close race. 1 went at 30 seconds, and he was. Io *«d at the finish by120 words
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Article22 1924-10-15 11 •C. eleven met the Royal Engit hockey on the Padang yesterday the game resulting m a draw of 1 Rdi all.22 words
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Article653 1924-10-15 11 RAJA DI HILIR'S TROPHY. Excellent Performance by Jean 11. The first of the series of races for the very fine trophy presented to the Clu!> by the Raja di Hilir of Perak was sailed off yesterday morning, and the winner turned up m Jean 11, whose performance under alterations653 words
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Article24 1924-10-15 11 [Reuter's Service.] London, Oct. 8. The New Zealand Rugby team beat the North Midlands by 40 to 3 at Birmingham.24 words
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Article17 1924-10-15 11 The result of the Metropolitan Handicap, Sydney, was Polycletan, first, David second and Shrapnel third.17 words
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Article60 1924-10-15 11 The October ladies' medal competition was played on the 6th instant and was won by Mrs. P. Demuth with a net score of 36. Fourteen entered and the following card* were returned: Mrs. D. Demuth 51 15 36 Mrs. R. B. Donnell 51 12 39 Mrs. W.60 words
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Article72 1924-10-15 11 In a match against Falkiner m. Melbourne m September Australia's crack billiardist. Walter Lindrum, continuing a break of 738 from a pre»mus session ran to 1217 and, then narrowly missed a fine cannon. Lindmw's best previously was 1417 against erstwhile world's champion Stevenson m 1922, tut that score was72 words
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Article71 1924-10-15 11 PECK-RUSSELL APPEAL CASE. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 7. Mr. B. J. P. Joaquim has applied to Mr Justice Farrer-Manby, In Chambers, on behalf of Mr. J. A. Russell and Russell and Company, for leave to postpone the appeal m the Peck vs. Russell case to71 words
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Article159 1924-10-15 11 (From Our Owr, Correspondent). Penang, Oct. 7. His Majesty the King of Siam was out shopping to-day. Hv first visited B. P. de Silva'« Penang: bwnch and was received by Mr. V. S. de Silva. the manager at Singapore, who presents! His Majesty with an159 words
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Article227 1924-10-15 11 Alleged Excess Survey Fees. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, Oct. 8. A suit of unusual interest was begun m the Ipoh Supreme Court yesterday, and will la^ several days, m which Mr. C. M- Naesttd, a Danish planter of Alpha Bernam Estate, Bernam River, Tcluk Anson, is227 words
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Article71 1924-10-15 11 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Oct. 8His Majesty the King of Siam left for Kuala Kangsar tbif morning. A large crowd was present at Victoria Pier, including the Resident and high official, who received the King on his entrance to the jetty, and conducted His Majesty71 words
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Article84 1924-10-15 11 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, Oct. 8. H. M. the King of Siam arrived at Kua'a Kangsar at 4 o'clock this afternoon. He is staying at Government House as the guest of the Sultan till to-morrow r when His Majesty will motor to Parit Buntar84 words
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Article129 1924-10-15 11 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Oct. 9. The marriage took place at the Presbyterian Church, of Mr. Charles Fenwick, n^anagfer of the Borneo Company, Kuching, Sarawak, and Miss Mary Leslie Syms, daughter of Mr. James P. Syms, Edinburgh, who arrived by the Malwa. Mr. T. S. Ennion129 words
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Article66 1924-10-15 11 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Oct. 9. H. H. the Regent of Kedah arrived by the Malwa and was received by a deputation. He left for Alor Star by special train. An elaborate programme for his reception m Alor Star is m full swing. H.66 words
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144 1924-10-15 11 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, Oct. 9. The King of Siam arrived at Kuala Kangsar on a visit to the Sultan of Perak at one o'clock yesterday and left at 11 o'clock to-day after a series of pleasant, informal functions including a144 words
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Article118 1924-10-15 11 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, Oct. 10. At the Batu Gajah Hospital yesterday there passed away Mr. T. H. Martyn, who recently arrived from Sydney with his daughter on a visit to his various mining interests m Malaya. He was for twenty years interested118 words
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Article87 1924-10-15 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, Oct. 10. The departure of His Majesty the King of Siam, after a visit to the Sultan, was enacted by a spectacular procession of about fifty cars, conveying the Sultan 1 Chiefs, and a big retinue, to the Perak border, where87 words
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Article26 1924-10-15 11 The Malacca Fire Brigade was called out yesterday morning to Gajah Berang, where a smokehouse containing sixty pikuls of rubber was burnt out.26 words
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Article152 1924-10-15 11 Previously acknowledged $18,172.1*0 Moorra Noormohamed 100 N. P. Mohamed Ibrahim 10 A. M. Nainum Sahiboo 20 R. E. Mohamed Cassim Co. 10 A. S. Shaik AH Co. 10 11 Ahlol Khairs. $1 each 11 Ahmad bin H. M. Saleh Angullia 2,000 M. S. E. Angullia Co. 11l152 words
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Article52 1924-10-15 11 Calcutta, Sept. 30. In the High Court to-day, an Indian judj?e refused to accept a verdict of Not Guilty given by the Jury m a case m which the accused was charged with throwing- a bomb and killing an Indian merchant. The Jury had a majority52 words
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Article117 1924-10-15 11 Major M. Knox, the recently appointed rubber propagandist, is paying a visit to Penang and is staying at the E. and O. Hotel. The journey from London to Peking has been done over the Trans-Siberian route m 17 travelling days by Messrs. Mystror* and Wright of Taiyuan University and Mr.117 words
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Article1378 1924-10-15 12 WORKING OF ESTATE STILL GIVING CONCERN. Mr. Rennie's Questions. The second ordinary meeting of New Craigielea, Ltd. was held at Hongkong Bank Buildings at noon yesterday. The Chairman (the hon'ble Mr. J. M. Sime) presided, and there were also present the hon'ble Mr. J. W. Campbell, Messrs.1,378 words
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Article156 1924-10-15 12 Remarkable Allegations. London, Sept. 30. Allegations of an extraordinary nature regarding events at the British Embassy, Rio De Janeiro, will shortly be investigated by a Departmental Committee of the Foreign Office, Lord Blanesburgh presiding. It is alleged that Mr. Walter Annesley Stewart, Counsellor of the Embassy,156 words
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Article158 1924-10-15 12 London, Sept. 26. Nairobi, September 26th. A case of cannibalism was heard before the Nairobi Supreme Court to-day. The case relates to the Mteita tribe, m the neighbourhood of Voi, a non-white lowland station midway between Mombasa and Nairobi. An old Mteita native, whose two children158 words
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Article74 1924-10-15 12 London, Sept. 17. Charles Lazell, an octogenarian, who was formerly the chief warder of Wandsworth Gaol, and who had been haunted lately by dreams relating to executions which he had witnes&ed, committed suicide at Ashford (Middlesex) m a manner resembling a scaffold scene. He attached a rope74 words
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1311 1924-10-15 12 One of our most popular living novelists has remarked ihat "if the sales of modern poetry, distinctly labelled as such, were to cease entirely to-morrow not a publisher would fail and not a poet vrtmld die and he proceeds to discuss the1,311 words
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Article169 1924-10-15 12 TU RKISH RAIDS IN IRAQ. London, Sept l! 7. The Daily Telegraph's diplomatic i pondent says that there are two British circles regarding the meanir.y if th» Turkish raids into mandated ten. Some consider the menace to be men prelude to something more .»eri<«i> if Turkey should not get her169 words
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Article89 1924-10-15 12 London. Sept. 30. Mr. Leach. I'nder-Secretary of Itatl Air, addressing: a Labour Party meetinp at Bradford, declared that he Ml pacifist and had slaughtered nobody. Government, m accepting office, had t the fighting services with some nit-a>ur* of faithfulness, meanwhile preaching pospel of peace and disarmament89 words
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Article163 1924-10-15 12 Mr. A. J. Daly, of Messrs. Baku gan and Co., Ltd., has returned from !e*vi A Delhi message of Sept. 30th state Mr. Gandhi's condition of health been causing some anxiety. He. howevc: passed a quiet night. Every effort ha> t made to stop people coming to setMr. T. Skelchy,163 words
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Article8883 1924-10-15 13 [Reuter'y Service.] London, Oct. 6. >!a Di nald. interviewed by Mr. Wick- i f the Review of Reviews, refthe Liberal amendment to the BTt, dwelt on the unfairness of <, \t-inmtnt to submit its case m Kf n a -elect committee on which its ,;>,. runts hold a majority.8,883 words
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Article112 1924-10-15 15 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 13. The marriage took place at St. Mary's Church, Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday, of Miss Gertrude Marguerite HenshaW, daughter of the Acting General Manager of Railways, and Mr. H. P. C. Rodda, police cadet, son of INI r. F. D.112 words
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Article98 1924-10-15 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 13. The wedding was solemnized at St. Mary's Church, Kuala Lumpur, on Sunday, rf Miss Violet Scarle, of Clevedon, Somerset, and Mr. Lawrence Hereward Hart, of the F.M.S. Police. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. B. C. Roberts,98 words
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Article77 1924-10-15 15 Mr. R. C. Russell has received a cable reportine: the death of Lady Dickson, widow of the late Sir Frederick Dicksor, who was Colonial Secretary, S.S., and acted as Governor m 1887 and again m 1890. Lady Dickson was the mother of Mr. Eric A. Dickson, District Officer, Kinta, an.J77 words
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Article123 1924-10-15 15 THE LEPER ASYLUM. Tr the Editor. Sir. With reference to the Leper Asylum m Mandalay Road, the public cannot understand the reason for selecting a site for lepers within a populated area 6warmed with mosquitoes. If the disease is held to be non-infectious there should be123 words
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Article483 1924-10-15 15 The following 1 action was taken at a meeting of Committee No. 1 held on October 7th: Decided to adopt recommendation of the Board of Control that the Manager of the Victoria Theatre be re-engaged for a further period of three years on termination of his present agreement.483 words
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Article158 1924-10-15 15 Cabled intimation reached Singapore op Saturday of the death on the previous day, at Crieff, Perthshire, of Mr. James Henderson Drysdale, who had spent more than forty years of his life m and about Singapore. His death followed a long- period of ill-health. Mr. Drysdale, who158 words
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Article45 1924-10-15 15 Some time ago if was stated that representations were being made to the Government, by the Selangor Anti-Opium Society, with a view to the opening of special wards m the hospitals for opium smokers. Such a ward has been opened at the Kuala Kubu hospital.45 words
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Article1067 1924-10-15 16 JURISDICTION QUESTION IN MERCHANT SHIPPING CASE. Five Unsuccessful Appellants. The objection that the District Court had no jurisdiction to deal with the case was made m support of the appeal of two members of the crew of the British steamer* Meccanto, against a conviction by the District Judge,1,067 words
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Article115 1924-10-15 16 SOLID INCREASES. The following figures are supplied by the Acting Registrar of Imports and Exports. The Total value of Foreign merchandise excluding parcel post was: Imports. 1923. 1924. Increase Jan-June 282,284 308,035 25,751 July 46,710 57,719 10,769 August 46,734 54,549 7,815 September 42,192 51,138 8,946 (m thousands115 words
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Article529 1924-10-15 16 The Erectors' report to the shareholders for the period ended Sept. 30th 1924, which will be presented at the annual meeting at French Bank Buildings on Oct. 17th., states: Kemn.-.s, Ltd. has exercised the option g:ra -it dto it with the sanction of the shareholders given at529 words
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Article27 1924-10-15 16 Mr. B. M. O'Conncll, probationary A.C.P., Kuala Lumpur, has relieved Mr. C. 1). Hall at Ipoh. Mr. Hall is on his way to England with his bride.27 words
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Article292 1924-10-15 16 The latest review of Mr. Song Ong Siang's book One Hundred Years of the Chinese m Singapore, John Murray, London, (to be had from the author) is m the September number of the China Journal of Science and Arts, Shanghai. It reads: Rarely have we read a292 words
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44 1924-10-15 16 Received by the Chartered Bank to which all monies and lists should be sent: Already acknowledged $1,809.34 Secretary to Resident of Perak, Taiping 10 Mr. W. J. A. Mallon. K. Lumpur I Total $1824.34 J. A. B. COOK, Hon. Secretary.44 words
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Article503 1924-10-15 16 Mr. W. H. Booth, formerly a lr.anager of Messrs. Fraser and Xeave's Ipoh Branch, is living temporarily near Carnarvon m North Wales. He is playing football for Penygroes m the Welsh National League. Mr. Booth anticipates followin up journalism and may ret'jrn East bur. T.O.M. Charged before the Police Covits503 words
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Article425 1924-10-15 16 M.C.C. vs. EYl.cn The following: were the full match between the MC C J ?r ln Mrr Ceylor >: M.C.C.— Ist Innin Rv J. L. Bryan c Waldock b Gr H. Sutcliffe, c Kelaart. b On" A. Sandham, b Greswell A. P. F. Chapman, b Gresw^li W. Whysall, c425 words
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Article33 1924-10-15 16 Municipal Cup. It is understood that N Bros.. Penangr. have ofTen^i I for the football competitioi various departments of the Municipal meeting is to oe ImU t■• di-aw rules, etc.33 words
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Article128 1924-10-15 16 Telegram of Thank-. The following Hbfnmi wen exd*"* 1 between His Serene IDfIHKM P^ vaidya and His Excel!-.'*' y th< and Hiph Commissioiu r. M tin- I the recent visit of Hi- M c X:! of Siam to Malaya: From: His BtMN giglill" vaidya. To: His128 words