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Title Section21 1925-02-04 65 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS, FEBRUARY 4, 1925. NO. 1,95721 words
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Article202 1925-02-04 65 February t, IM Tons $131.75 Gumbier 27.50 JVpp<'r White 39.50 ?'ipptr Black 21.00 IIM Tapioca 7.75 :1 S^gu Small 8.50 'opra 12.20 <'opra Sundried 12.50 Opiuci, lie nuns tint. 4.000 Kice, Liang Hin Chan Maik Blue Eaple (Old) 375 -cc, Liang Hin Chan Mark K-d Lade (Xew) 298 Baa202 words
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Article157 1925-02-04 65 LEADERS. PAGE. The Irish Plot 65 Our Opiuiv. Policy 65 r he Bomb Outrage 65 1 he Three Admirals 66 Russia Repenting 66 A Fault of Westerni>' i 66 Comment of the Week 66 The Rubber Release 67 Ihe Opium Protocols 67 POLICE AM) COI'RT NEWS. The Assizes 69,157 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article107 1925-02-04 65 BYRNE. At Evesham, Kelewai Road, Punang, on 29th Jnnuary, to Mr. and Mrs. J. Byrne, a son. EBDEN. At Duhvich Village, on January 20, 1925. to Mr. and Mrs. \V. S. Ebden, a daughter. OSWELL. On January sth, at N«.phill, High Wycombi*. the wife of H. T. W. Osweil,107 words
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Article68 1925-02-04 65 CURING HAPDKN. At St. George*i Church, Penanp. on the li9th inst., by the Rev. Keppel Gamier, Philip Moir Gterinj:, of Segari Estate, to Annie Lestard, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Iladden, of Woodside, Aberdeen. RYDER-SPENCE. At the Presbyttrian Church, Per.ang. by tht- Rev. Archibald Ewjiik, J.68 words
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Article335 1925-02-04 65 The mail which arrived from home on Friday, Jan. 30th, brought dates up to Jan. Bth. This weekly leaves by the B. I. Ellenga to-day. H. E. the Governor officially opened the Union Jack Club m North Bridge Road last week m the presence of a large335 words
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Article66 1925-02-04 65 February 2. Bank 4 m.s. 2|4 7-32 Bank demand 24 Private credits 3 m.s. 2 4 21-32 New York, demand ito" 7 Credits 90 days 58 France, demand 975 India, T. T. 156£ Hongkong, demand 2 i p.c. Prem. Yokohama, demand 144 H Java, demand 139^ Bangkok, demand 7966 words
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Article31 1925-02-04 65 Dr. J. Sharp, of Drs. Jamieson, Sharp and MeKern, 1 Penan <*, and Mr. R. P. Phillips, of Messrs. Brown, Phillips and Stewart, retur/ied from Home by the P. and O. Mahra.31 words
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Article746 1925-02-04 65 January, 28. Too great weight need not be attached to the fact that discovery has been made of a plot to cause expiosions on British warships and m British dockyards organised apparently by members of the Irish Republican Army. The 1.R.A., like the Irish Republican Party, is746 words
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Article397 1925-02-04 65 January, 29 There seems every reason to ihink that the authorities m the F.M.S. have arrived at the correct conclusion m the official statement, printed elsewhere, regarding the bomb outrage m Kuala Lumpur. The whole course of the incident would point to it being the outcome ol397 words
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Advertisement160 1925-02-04 65 Subscribers to tho -Singapore Free Press" we«-Kly returning from Europe to th« Straits by any of the mail lines, a»e invited to send to the Manager the n«me of their steamer and date of arrival m Singapore. Copies will then be mailed to meet them at various ports of call160 words
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Article327 1925-02-04 66 The assurance, m the information issued to Reuter, that the three .Admirals' Conference at Singapore will imply no framing of policies on naval matters, is hardly necessary ior any who understand the limits and intentions of the conference which has now been held with advantage several times.327 words
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Article612 1925-02-04 66 January, 30. Unnoticed probably by all except those who take a particular interest m her doings, Russia is steadily returning to that normality of bourgeois existence which was inevitable as soon as peace became more or less established. The violent era of Bolshevism passed when the pangs of612 words
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Article621 1925-02-04 66 January, 31. So used have we become, through growing up with it, to our civilisation that we have failed to discern its ugliness and crudities. Whilst these have escaped our notice they have impressed themselves on the thinkers of the East and it is partly this621 words
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Article840 1925-02-04 66 February, 2. Following the receipt of the Allied Note to Germany regarding the evacuation of the Ruhr, If. Herriot, in the French Chamber, caused something of a sensation by his declaration that "behind the dust she was throwing in the Allies' eyes, Germany was preparing for840 words
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Article330 1925-02-04 67 February, 3. The anxiety m rubber circles for a definite understanding as to what m to be the degree of release for the current quarter, has now been set at rest, and instead of the ten per tent which was expected m some quarters the figure is330 words
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Article363 1925-02-04 67 As far as we can gather from the tabled summary of the conditions of the two draft opium protocols, neither will mark any very great advance, because each are conditional, M far as suppression of the use of the prepared drug is concerned, upon the producing countries363 words
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Article194 1925-02-04 67 WOMAN CHARGED IN COURT. The Chinese bobbed-haired woman who was concerned m the recent bomb outrage at the Chinese Protectorate, Kuala Lumpur, was produced m the police court on Friday morning, before Mr. Stark, and charged with attempted murder. Inspector Gowland informed the magistrate that the policeM.M. - 194 words
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Article58 1925-02-04 67 Appeal for Funds to Preserve National Memorial. Previously acknowledge! $1,731 Straits Times Press, Ltd. 250 Mr. A. C. Hynes 100 Mr. See Tiong Wah 25 Mr. H. C. Cookc-Yarborough 25 Cheques should be made out m favour of Saint Paul's Restoration Fund and addressed to Reuter's Agent,58 words
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Article117 1925-02-04 67 His Excellency the GoveiTior, accompanied by Lady Guillemard and a party from Covemment House, was present at the Victoria Theatre last night when Sir Harry Lauder was cordially greeted by another large house. Sir Harry's appearance was awaited impatiently and from the time he came on and117 words
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Article107 1925-02-04 67 Mr. J. B. Ross has been appointed acting manager of the Hongkong- branch of the Mercantile Bank of India, Ltd., m place of Mr. N. C. Wilson. Inspector E. J. McLernon, of the Penar.gr Magazine Station, has been promoted Chief Inspector, Singapore, and leaves for his new station on Thursday.107 words
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Article4225 1925-02-04 67 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd. Present. His Excellency the Governor (Sir Laurence Guillemand). His Excellency the General Officer Commanding (Maj. General Sir T. Fraser). The Hon'ble the Acting Colonial Secretary (Mr Hayes Marriott). The Hon'ble the Attorney Genera (Sir W. Murison). The Hon'ble the Colonial Treasurer (Mr. A. M. Potmtney).4,225 words
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Article182 1925-02-04 68 (By Courtesy of the Nanyo XichiNichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio. Jan. 31. The actual receipts of Japanese rice for 1924 v.w estimated at 57,1 71,000 koku, according to tbr» investigation made by the authority, which shows an increase of 1,727,000 koku compared with the receipts for the previous year and182 words
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Article38 1925-02-04 68 Mr. C. G. Boutcher, F.R.1.8.A., of Messrs. Stark and McNeill, is on a visit to Singapore m connection with several large works which his firm are carrying out for His Highness the Sultan and the Government of Johore.38 words
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LOCAL WIRES.
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Article42 1925-02-04 68 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penan*, Jan. 28. Two Malays have been charped with the theft of 75,000 dollars worth of rubber coupons, the property of the F.M.S. Gov ernment. They were remanded until Jan. 30th. for identification.42 words
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Article55 1925-02-04 68 LADY GUILLEMARD GIRL GLIDES (From Our Own Correspondent). Penan*, Jan. 28. Lady Guillemard inspected the Penan tr Girl Guides at the residence of Mrs. Robinson. There was a larpre muster of guides, under Mrs. Robinson, the Commissioner for Penanp. Tea was served and a sue < inspection terminated with the55 words
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Article46 1925-02-04 68 MR. CRABB -WATT ENTERTAINED. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Jan. 28. Members of the committee of the Strait Settlements (Penang) Association entertained Mr. Crabb-Watt to dinner at th< Runnymede Hotel prior to his departure for home. Mr. Simpson proposed the toast and Mr. Crabb-Watt suitably responded.46 words
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Article226 1925-02-04 68 (From Our Own Coricspondent). Penan;;, Jan. 30. A collision occurred a\ Northam I last evening between a motor car and motcr cycle ridden by Mr. C. K. Bower- the Eastern Extension Telegraph Co.. ir which the cyclist escaped most miraculously with only slight abrasions. Mr. Bow coming towards226 words
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Article70 1925-02-04 68 (From Our Own Coi respondent >. Penanjr. Jan. SO. The yacht Sapphire, be'onpinp: to Mr U. H. Brouprhton, who is o~? a pleasure ti with Mr. Blair, the bank 1 and Mrs. Blair. and Lord Inverelyde. shipowner arriv. here last evening. The I-oat uft I amton en70 words
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Article135 1925-02-04 68 (From Our Own C< ftdent). Penan?. X l 2. Mr. F. Duxbury. presiding ftt the :.nnua meeting: of the Ayci Wen- < Rahman Development and I*l Uijiu ting Coa said that the Company was now m a bett position than it had bei n for sonu \eaiHe135 words
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Article130 1925-02-04 68 Menace m Shanghai. (By Courtesy of 0M Nary > NichiNichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, Jan. 30. A landing party. 150 m number, ha landed from the H.M.S. TsuAhM Shanghai, m order to protect residen Japanese there. Count Ohtani's Visit to Soviet Russia It is stated that Count Ohtani. Sujh'i tendent130 words
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64 1925-02-04 69 'Wednesday, January 28, 1925. JAVA-STRAITS CABLES. SECOND LINE NEAR COMPLETION. [Aneta Service.] Weltevreden, Jan. 26. The Eastern Extension Company's cableship. The Cable, has arrived at Tanjong priok m connection with the work of laying the second cable from Singapore to Batavia. The final operation of laying the last seven miles64 words
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Article253 1925-02-04 69 [Aneta Service]. WeHevreden, Jan. 26. Reports from Shanghai state that Lv Yung Hsiang and Chih Hsieh Yuan, the opposing generals conducting operations m the area round Shanghai, have declared a truce for a week during the Chinese New Year holidays. [The situation at Shanghai and253 words
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Article532 1925-02-04 69 The following is taken from the Hongs'»ng Daily Press of Monday, Jan. 19th: Arriving m port on Friday night, the Hong Hwa (British Flag), a vessel of 1,924 tons register, brought a sensational Btory of daring piracy on the high seas. The Hong Hwa, which is532 words
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Article973 1925-02-04 69 SERIOUS CHARGES AGAINST CLERK. How Jacks and Co. Were Defrauded. The intricate method by which, it is alleged, Messrs. William Jacks and Co. were defrauded of sums amounting to several thousand dollars is occupying the aitention of the Chief Justice (Sir Walter Shaw) and a special jury at973 words
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Article1502 1925-02-04 69 THE OFFICIAL OPENING. Helping the Men Who Fought. Some seven months having elapsed sine building operations were commenced, the new Union Jack Club m North Bridge Roa<i was officially declared open by His txceliency the Governor, President of the Institution, m the presence of a large gathering,1,502 words
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Article179 1925-02-04 69 We regret to record the death, which occurred m Liverpool on Mondoy, following an operation, of Mr. A. J. of the legal firm of Messrs. ShelleyThompson and Demuth, Singapore. Mr. Shelley-Thompson, who was wellknown as an advocate, was a native of Cheshire. England, and a Barrister179 words
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Article152 1925-02-04 69 The Bangkok Times of Jan. 19th says: On the arrival of the Hervar from Singapore the Police boarded the vessel. There was a theatrical troupe of Chinese on board, and on enquiries being made by the Police as to whether any of the troupe had aught152 words
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Article34 1925-02-04 69 Our correspondent at Hongkong, m a cable received last night, states that the death has occurred of Mr. H. A. Cartwright, managing director and editor of the Hongkong Daily Press.34 words
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Article1086 1925-02-04 70 OPEN TOURNAMENT AT S.C.C. Rain Fails to Spoil Final Stages. Even the heavy rain m the afternoon did not succeed m stamping with the mark of other than success the open lawn tennis tournament at the Cricket Club during its very interesting- final stages on Monday. When play1,086 words
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Article72 1925-02-04 70 [Reuter's Service.] Launceston, Jan. 27. The match between f hc M.C C. and Tasmania "opened here to-day m cloudy weather and before 2,000 spectators. The wicket was good. The M.C.C. made 218, Sandham scoring 116. He was at the wickets nearly two hours and hit fourteen 4\s.72 words
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Article43 1925-02-04 70 Hongkong's Success. (From Our Own Coi respondent). Hongkong, Jan. 27. In the inter-port yachting the three races resulted as follows: Race 1. Hongkong 1 21 points; Shanghai, 16. Race 2. Hongkong, 22; Shanghai, 15. Race 3. Hongkong* 23; Shanghai, 14.43 words
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Article48 1925-02-04 70 [Reuter's Service.] Londor, lan. 26. In the northern section of the Third Division of the English League Halifax beat IV.mcaster by two goals to nil. London, Jan. 26. In the F. A. Cup replay West Ham defeated the Arsenal by one goal to nil at Chelsea.48 words
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Article89 1925-02-04 70 The S.V.R.A. had an enjoyable camp during the week-end over on the islands, with plenty of good training work and some excellent sport. At football a good game with the R.A. resulted m a win for the Regulars by two goals to one, but tables were turned89 words
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Article153 1925-02-04 70 Lcmina won the Port Adelaide Cup of £3,000. She is G years old and is a St. Spasa get from the American mare Guinevere. Two days previously she won the Cheltenham Stakes at w.f.a. Borgia won the W.A.T.C. Railway Stakes, Pagoda being second and Bob Capture' third, Mercato153 words
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Article118 1925-02-04 70 (By Courtesy of the Nanyo NichiNichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, Jan. 27. It is stated that the Japanese Government, prior to the opening of the second international disarmament conference, will propose before the Powers concerned to convene a preliminary conference, at which the Government will explain Japan's position. It is118 words
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Article1056 1925-02-04 70 On Friday at the annual meeting of the Turf Club the question of the payment of freights will, we hope, be discussed. We say "we hope" advisedly, because the members of the Club have already once had a direct invitation to call a meeting to discuss the matter1,056 words
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PENANG GYMKHANA.
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Article243 1925-02-04 70 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penan*, Jan. 26. The Polo Club gymkhana was very successful, there being a large attendance including H.H. the Sultan of Perak and Lady Guillemard, who gave away the prizes. Race One. Marcelle, Mr. Ferguson I; Rudge, Mr. Seng Hye 2; Fatty, Mr. Crich243 words
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Article179 1925-02-04 70 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penane, Jan. 2ft. Under the auspice? of the Penang V Club, a successful tournament wa- held on Friday and Saturday, between Bangkok. Singapore, the Iskander Club and Penar.~ The prames were on the knockout systeiv. of three two minute chukkers, Singapore, being scratch179 words
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Article201 1925-02-04 70 (The following kindly forwarded to usupplements the telegraphed reports of correspondent. There was no score m the first chukk f though three goals were narrowly missel by the Singapore players. Throughout thtchukker Singapore had the best of the play and their goal was never m danger. In201 words
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Article73 1925-02-04 70 [Reuter's Service.] New York. Jan. 2"». Nurmi established a new world record of 5 mins 0 4-5 sees fcr a two thousand yardrace m which he was defeated, by yard, by Gunner Wilson, a member of the local Finnish Club, to whom be concede hundred yards start.73 words
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Article34 1925-02-04 70 The fallowing are the results of th<« Chinee New Year competitions:— Flap Competition: J. Thomson and M. B. Brownie. Mixed Foursome: Mrs. D. B. Me Lay and G. Cullen, 38% nett.34 words
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Article509 1925-02-04 71 MANY MOTOR ACCIDENTS. Due probably to the heavy traffic on the roads during the Chinese New Year festivities, the police have several prosecutions fcr rash driving pending. On Sunday morning, a Chinese was knocked down by motor car No. 3876 at the junction of North Bridge-road and509 words
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Article277 1925-02-04 71 The following statement has been autho- ively issue! At 10.45 a.m. on 22nd. January a Chinese WOOaaa, dressed m the new style, wearing okilt and jacket and with bobbed hair, entered th Chinese Protectorate m Kuala Lumpur, where there were sitting Mr. D. Rk-haids, Protector277 words
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Article43 1925-02-04 71 Appeal for Funds to Preserve National Memorial. The following donations have been received: H.E. The Governor $250 The Hon. Mr. Hayes Marriott 250 REUTERS AGENT, 11, Collyer Quay. Cheques should be made out m favour of Saint Paul's Restoration Fund.43 words
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Article462 1925-02-04 71 Mr. A. R. Mynott, Assistant Warden of Mines, Seiangor, has been appointed to act as Warden of Mines, Perak. In the absence of Mr. E. V. Davies, who is away m India, Mr. R. B. Krishnan will act f; him as Hon. General Secretary of the462 words
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Article159 1925-02-04 71 The following official statement has been forwarded for publication. The inquiries being prosecuted by the officers of the Police and Chinese Protectorate departments have resulted m establishing the fact that the outrage was prompted by no personal animosity against any particular individual or official, but was159 words
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Article223 1925-02-04 71 The wedding of Mr. W. E. Jenkins and Miss Dora Cantrell, which took place on Monday last, is an event of special interest, because it is the first European wedding m Muar. The bride and bridegroom, during a residence there for some months past, have made223 words
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Article865 1925-02-04 71 A SHAREHOLDER'S LETTER. The fifteenth ordinary general meeting of Pantai Limited was held at Hongkong Bank Chambers at noon yesterday. The Chairman (Mr. W. L. Watkins) presided and there were also present the hon'ble Mr. J. M. Sime, Messrs G. C. Knox, R. Johnstone, Swinton, and Mr. W.865 words
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Article43 1925-02-04 71 The engajr^ment is announced and the wedding: will take place after Easter of Mr. George Marsh, second son cf Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Marsh, of Seremban, to Miss Rosaline Dragon, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Dragon, of Kuala Lumpur. M.M.M.M. - 43 words
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Article888 1925-02-04 71 ANNUAL MEETING. Urgent Appeal for Support. At the annual general meeting- of the Singapore and South Malaya Boy Scouts Association, held m the V.M.C.A. hall yesterday afternoon, a strong appeal for much needed support was made by the treasurer, who pointed out that the Association was888 words
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Article18 1925-02-04 71 Mr. D. J. Marquess, Inspector of Police, has been promoted to be a Chief Inspector of Police, F.M.S.18 words
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Article963 1925-02-04 72 OFFICER REPORTS WRONG LIGHT,. Captain's Failure to Verify Position. A Marine Court of Enquiry, consisting of Mr P. T. David, Senior Magistrate, and Captain P. R. Stevens, D.5.0., R.N., Senior Naval Officer, Captain H. E. Gilroy, R.N.R., Pilot, and Capt. T. A. Findlay, Master of the steamer Medusa,963 words
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Article474 1925-02-04 72 I CLERK'S ALLEGED FALSIFICATIONS. Trial Concludes To-day. T^e trial of Messrs. Williams Jacks an.'' r.oir.rany's Chinese clerk, Tan Cheng Tic 0.-» h charge of falsifying the books of tbr as a consequence of which they m curred a loss of seven thousand dollars will be concluded this morning474 words
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Article310 1925-02-04 72 (From a Trengsranu Correspondent). A traffic case of amok occurred m ihe crowded Tanjoug quarter of Tren£iranu Town about midnight on Tuesday. Jan. 20th. A Malay known as Mamat Ayam taordered his wife, and thon set fire to the house m which they were. The flames310 words
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Article67 1925-02-04 72 Yesterday morning a steamer was sighted stranded m the vicinity of Raffle? Light. Her house flag could not be distinguished owing to the distance and the identity of the vessel is not known. It is believed that she is a Ben line vessel and that a67 words
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Article983 1925-02-04 72 SEQUEL TO QUADRUPLE INSOLVENCY. Chinese Chops m Litigation. An arrangement between four Chinese Chops who became insolvent at about tho same time m 1923 whereby they were to pay a composition of 35 per cent to all their European and Chinese creditors, forms the subject matter 01 an983 words
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M.C.C. IN TASMANIA.
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Article144 1925-02-04 72 [Reuter's Service.] Lannceston, Jan. 28. The match between the M.C.C. and Tasmania was continued here to-day m cou! and windy weather. The wicket was or. the soft side after the rain overnight. There was a small attendance. Tasmania were dismissed for 166, Kilmr taking144 words
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Article79 1925-02-04 72 [Reuter's Service.] New York. Jan. 28. At Madison Square Garden, Nurmi woi the three-quarter mile race, defeating Jot Ray and three others m 3 mins. 3 4-5 sew He claims a world's record. Willie Ritola won the three milo race. incidentally making what is claimed to bt79 words
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Article62 1925-02-04 72 The interest taken m Australia m tfcf Test Matches is evidenced by the ft 1 pun of the first two. The attendance m Sydney was 166,125, who paid £16,302 4s. 6d. against 111,202 m 1920 who paid £10,386. The second match m Melbourne was watched by 144,4:5:62 words
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Article24 1925-02-04 72 The hon'ble Mr. O. F. Stonor has presented a challenge shield for competitiuri amongst teams belonging to the Selangoi Cricket League.24 words
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Article233 1925-02-04 72 S.C.C's Remarkable Defeat. The S.C.C. had a strong side out again?: the Royal Sussex Regiment on the Padanj: yesterday evening, and at the interval of a remarkable game they held a winning lead of two goals to nil. When the game closed, however, they were a defeated side to233 words
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Article21 1925-02-04 72 The Weidinp Cup was won 1 y Mr. F. C. Sands, who returned a net score of 64.21 words
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Article79 1925-02-04 72 APpeal for Funds to Preserve National Memorial. The following: donations have beer, received: Previously acknowledged $500. Collection Garrison Church 20. G. A. C. Preston 10. The Hon. Mr. G. C. Clarke 50. Messrs Dawood and Co. 20. The Singapore Free Press 100. R. D. Davies 25. W.79 words
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Article735 1925-02-04 73 Sir Harry Lauder was entertained to dinner at the Penang Club. Licensing Boards for the State of Johore, for 1925. are notified m the current Johore Gazette. Sir Malcolm Watson, Kt., has been appointed a member of the Malaria Advisory Board. It is rumoured that Mr.735 words
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Article905 1925-02-04 73 THREE YEARS FOR CHINESE CLERK. A Lenient Sentence. The trial of Tan Cheng Tin, the Chinese book-keeper employed by Messrs. William Jacks and Co., on three charges of falsification of accounts, was concluded at the First Assizes yesterday morning before the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, and a905 words
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SIR HARRY LAUDER.
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Article990 1925-02-04 73 The Indispensable Scot. Sir Harry Lauder, the stage's own knight, is sufficiently enamoured of the East, as a result of his two or three months experience of it, as to have made up his mind to pay a further visit before he finally and conclusively retires from990 words
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Article427 1925-02-04 73 Sir Harry Lauder at the Theatre. Singapore is now m the grip of a wave of Scottish enthusiasm. For weeks past it has been threatening through the news of the approaching visit of Sir Harry Lauder. It commenced with Sir Harry's arrival here yesterday morning but became427 words
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Article338 1925-02-04 73 December Seizures. On the night of December 3, 1924, off the coast of Singkir m Kuaia Muda District, three Chinese were arrested m trying to smuggle ou t n a sampan No. 998, 9 pkls. and 74 katis of rubber. They were prosecuted on December 8 b^/ore338 words
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Article99 1925-02-04 73 (By Courtesy of the Nanyo NichiNichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, Jan. 28. It is understood that the Upper Hou*e Reform Bill, which was adopted by the Cabinet to-day, will be reported to th° Throne m the early part of February. The death is announced of General K. Nakamura, who was99 words
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Article467 1925-02-04 74 ROW OF BUILDINGS ABLAZE. No Water Available. One of the most disastrous fires yet recorded m Singapore broKe out m a village m Upper Serangoon, next to the Police Station, early yesterday evening and destroyed a considerable number of shops on both sides of the road. The fire467 words
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Article181 1925-02-04 74 The Church of Our Lady, Taiping, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Monday, whin Mr. G. Howard, of Yam Seng estate, married Miss \V. Ellis, of King Edward VII School. Mr. McGahey, M.C., officiated as test man. and the bride was given away byM.M. - 181 words
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118 1925-02-04 74 ATTEMPTED ROBBERY AT SABAK BERN AM. An attempted robbery is reported from Sabak Bernam, on the Perak river. Details to hand are meagre, all that is known being that the person or persons attacked fired at the men and that apparently o.ie of them was wounded, for traces of bloodM.M. - 118 words
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Article96 1925-02-04 74 At the annual general meeting of the Lion City Club held m the Club House on the 28th instant, the following were reekcted office-bearers for the ensuing year, President Chua Keh Hai, Hon: Secretary Ong Seng Wee and Hon: Treasurer Koh Kirn Guan. Indian papers announce the death m London96 words
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Article810 1925-02-04 74 CAPT. MACKENZIE'S STORY. On the arrival m the harbour yesterday morning of the steamer, Hong Hwa, which was recently pirated some 510 miles away from Hongkong, Captain Angus Mackenzie told our representative a strange story of the behaviour of the pirates who took possession of the steamer810 words
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Article61 1925-02-04 74 The steamer Benvannock went ashore on Tree Island, about 16 miles from Singapore early on Wednesday msrning. Throughout the day she could not be identified from the Fort but m response to her message for assistance two tug.s have proceeded to pull her off. She was on her61 words
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Article121 1925-02-04 74 About 3 a.m. on the 24th instant while taking home the cash collection of Chop Wing On and Chop Wing Kee m a rikisha the proprietor's wife and her brother were waylaid near the Campbell Street Market, Ipoh, by two robbers. The man put up a fight and the woman121 words
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Article118 1925-02-04 74 NO SALES OF STANDARDS. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 692 nd. auction yesterday, January 29th., when there was Catalogued 844,890 lbs.; 377.18 tons. Offered 714,860 lbs.; 319.13 tons. Sold 470,843 lbs.; 210.19 tons. Spot. London Is. s^4d. New York 35% cts. PRICES REALIZED. Ribbed118 words
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Article433 1925-02-04 74 Singapore, Jan. 2S. Business during the past week, has been considerably disorganised by the Chinese New Year holidays, and the share market has been practically closed throughout the period. Rubber shows a small advance m price on a very fluctuating market, chief interest centring on the question433 words
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Article303 1925-02-04 74 Preventive Fleet's Captures. The two captures by the Peningat off the Johore coast on Jan. 16 and Jan. 19 previously reported, had their sequel m the Batu Pahat police court. Five men were involved m the capture, three Malays m charge of a loat containing 12 piluls ofM.M. - 303 words
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Article27 1925-02-04 74 Mr. G. B. Linford, Assistant Commissioner of Police, has arrived from Kedah at the Police Depot, Kuala Lumpur, where he has taken over the duties of Paymaster,27 words
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Article145 1925-02-04 74 SOME MORE FAST SCORING. [Reuter's Service.] Launceston, Jan. 29. The match between the M.C.C. and Tasmania was concluded here to-day, the tourists winning by 119 runs. There wls a small attendance. The wicket was goo.. Tasmania, m their second inninprs, were dismissed for 264, G. Martin storing145 words
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Article649 1925-02-04 74 Mr A Noble wrote the folkmmc criticism of the English team after the first test match. The first test of the 1924-25 MM demonstrated that the captain of tne team (A.E.R. Gilligan) is a good bowler, with possibilities of developing as the tour progresses. He649 words
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Article66 1925-02-04 74 [Router's Service.] Sydney, Jan. 2M. Victoria beat New South Wales by seven wickets, thus retaining the Sheffield Shield. New South Wales made Gl4, Rock scoring 235 and Klppax 212 not cut. Victoria replied with 5G2, Liddicut making 132 and Willis 100. New South Wales were then66 words
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Article765 1925-02-04 75 Mr. T. W. H. Kingston has been appointed a Police Magistrate for Penang. ?4r. Donald Paterson has been appointed local chairman of the Singapore Harbour Boar,!. Che Mohamed All bin Mat Saman has been appointed an Export Duty Officer for Malacca. Mum. F. V. Duckworth, W.765 words
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Article1307 1925-02-04 75 THE BUKIT TIMAH FLOODING. Mr. Dunman on Fish Ponds. In the absence of Mr. R. J. Fa'rrer, President, Mr. J. Robertson presided over the ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held yesterday afternoon. Those present were Messrs. Lundon, A. J. An- thony, S. Q. Wong, See Tiong Wah,1,307 words
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Article149 1925-02-04 75 Tamil House Servant Punished. An instance was to be seen at the Kuala Lumpur police court recently of the dangerous risks of bringing false charges. Francis, a Tamil kitchen help m a European bungalow, charged Suppiah, employed m the same household, with the theft of a gold149 words
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Article111 1925-02-04 75 (By Courtesy of the Nanyo NichiNichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, Jan. 29. Mr. Tokichi Tanaka, ex-Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, has been elected President of the Japan Times Press. The difficulties which were brewing m the Seiyu-Konto, the only party out of Office, have increased, and it is stated that a111 words
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Article954 1925-02-04 75 Quicquid agunl homines nostri est farragi Libelli Juvenal. High Street was en f.Ue on Thursday. Sir Harry Lauder had arrived seeking new sticks. The bargaining roused the admiration of the most hardened purveyor to courists. "Lord a mercy," exclaimed th~e famous Scot as he allayed the954 words
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Article1610 1925-02-04 76 FREIGHTS NOT TO BE PAID. Up-Country Member's Protest. The annual general meeting of the members of the Singapore Turf Club was held at the Exchange yesterday evening. The Chairman (Mr. A. W. Vick) presided, supported by the following members of Committee (Messrs. H. J. Fougere, E. S.1,610 words
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Article265 1925-02-04 76 I The Malay drivers of two Johore Bahru otor cars figured m a case of rash driving which was heard by Mr. Clarke, Second Magistrate, yesterday morning. The driver of car No. J. 8.74 was accused of having driven rashly along Bukit Timah-road on the 26th. inst.265 words
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Article1323 1925-02-04 76 RIBEIRO CO. ALTERNATIVE TO WINDING-UP. Six Months Report to be Presented. The seventeenth ordinary general meeting of Messrs C. A. Ribeiro and Company was held at the Company's offices yesterday afternoon. The chairman (Mr. C. A. da Silva) presided, and there were also present the hon'ble Mr. E. Tessensohn, Messrs1,323 words
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Article309 1925-02-04 76 j A Great Success. Pupils of the Education Department gymnastic classes gave an excellent display at the Memorial Hall yesterday afternoon before a record house. The display was a triumph for Mr. J. W. Jefferson and all others concerned. The programme presented was followed by the audience309 words
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Article82 1925-02-04 76 Appeal for Funds to Preserve National Memorial. The following donations have been received. Previously acknowledged $1,070 Mr. W. R. Mowll 25 Mr. E. Walker 2 r, Mr. J. Ba*nall Mr. W. J. Wilcoxson Mr. P. A. F. David Mr. D. T. Lewis 50 Messrs. Swan Maclaren 10082 words
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Article22 1925-02-04 76 TrS!!^ Y fP Wn AM «"*h. Assistant »Vt JL n^ J hoPe has been *PPointed to act as District Officer, Kota Tinrri.22 words
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Article333 1925-02-04 77 The hon'ble Mr. P. K. Nambyar is m S'li-rupui-e for the Legislative Council meetir». Vr. T'r>aveno, Legal Adviser to the Sianie>t Government, returned from Home by Sfa I aiid has left for Singora. Mr. C. X. Crush, manager of Seaport e-tate. am! Mrs. Crush, are returning333 words
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Article395 1925-02-04 77 THE FREIGHTS CONTROVERSY. A Singapore Owner Member" writes: I comment on the proceedings of the S: gap* re Turf Club's annual meeting a> df ling with the payment of freights I trorersjF m inevitable for the following roanom, which can only be accorded due thi courtesy of395 words
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Article1178 1925-02-04 77 THE NEGRI WELL BEATEN. Phayre's Accurate Kicking. The second meeting between Singapore and Negri Sembilan on the Padang on Saturday afternoon provided an altogether fitting finale to the rugby season. Singapore won by 24 points (3 goals, 2 penalty goals, and a try) to nil, a far greater margin1,178 words
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Article106 1925-02-04 77 Reuter's Service. Hobart, Jan. 31. The M. C. C. commenced their second match m Tasmania to-day. The weather was glorious, and 4,000 spectators were present. The wicket was tricky at thi outset, but latterly was easy. The home team batted first but could only hold the wicket106 words
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Article84 1925-02-04 77 [Reuter's Service.] Grahamstown. Jan. 29. Mr. S. B. Joel's XI beat Eastern Province by eight wkkets. Eastern Province, m the first innings, collapsed before the bowling of Geary and Kntnedy. being all out for 62. Geary took four for 30 and Kennedy six84 words
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Article47 1925-02-04 77 [Reuter's Service.] New York, Jan. 29. Two new records have been established. Nurmi won the mile and a half m 6 mins. 39 2-5 sees, and Plant won the 5,000 metres walk m 12 mins. 6 3-5 sees., easily defeating the Italian champion, Frigiero.47 words
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Article187 1925-02-04 77 Daring the week-end holidays, the annual Rantau lawn tennis tournament was held, favoured with fine weather. There was a considerably larger entry than that of previous years, and clasps of play was well up to the standard. The following were the final results of the various events:187 words
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Article64 1925-02-04 77 Several cases of theft during the fire which destroyed consideiable property at Paya Lebar on Thursday night have been reported to the police, and Chinese arrested m connection with minor misappropriations were charged m the Police Court on Saturday. The occupant of shop premises destroyed reported the64 words
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Article945 1925-02-04 77 THE TREASURE HUNT CRAZE. Malacca Leads the Way. Fancy "Sleepy Hollow" leading the way m anything? One can r.ardly credit it, yet it is a fact, that for once Malacca is to the forefront m attempting to establish a brighter Malaya, the good people of our old city945 words
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Article1012 1925-02-04 78 COMPANY'S STRONG FINANCIAL POSITION. Sole Crepe Manufacture. The annual general meeting of Lunas Rubber Estate Limited was held m French Bank Buildings at noon on Saturday. The Chairman, Mr. P. M. Robinson, presided, and there were also present Messrs. H. B Baker, W. H. Macgregor (Directors) and C.1,012 words
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Article54 1925-02-04 78 CHINESE WOMAN CHARGED. Kuala LumPur, Jan. 30. A Chinese woman, giving the name af Wong Sung, was charged in* the Police Court with attempted murder m connection with the Chinese Protectorate bomb outrage, and remanded till February 6th. Her left arm was m a sling; otherwise she54 words
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Article327 1925-02-04 78 SIKHS ALLEGED ATTACK ON FELLOW-COUNTRYMEN. What the prosecution allege as a calculated and coldblooded attempt to murder three of their fellow-countrymen i? being investigated by the Chief Justice (Sir Walter Shaw) and a jury during the trial at the First Assizes of six Sikh taxidrivers, who are alleged327 words
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Article75 1925-02-04 78 [Reuter's Service.] Hobart, Feb. 2. The match between the M.C.C. and Tasmania was concluded here to-day, the M.C.C. winning by an innings and 136 runs. The weather was fine and the attendance small, the wicket remaining good. Tasmania were all ou* for 224, Myers scoring 40 and75 words
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Article140 1925-02-04 78 S.R.E. (v) Rifle Club Meeting. The S.R.E. (v) Rifle Club held a successful meeting at the Bukit Timah Range on Saturday, the results being as follow. The conditions were 7 shots and a eighter at 200, 400 and 500 yards. 200 yards: Sapper J. W. Jones (33) 1. Sapper140 words
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Article18 1925-02-04 78 Mr. F. Hemmant has been appointed Secretary of the Selangor Golf Club, m addition to his other duties.18 words
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Article775 1925-02-04 78 The past week has been a busy one for the Club, two races having been decided for the Lundon Cup, m which the Ann (Baker) beat the Joy (Richards) last Monday morning, only however, to hand the Cup over to the Kathleen (Pitts) on Saturday afternoon, "Good775 words
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Article95 1925-02-04 78 [Reuter's Service.] Hohart, Jan. 31. The match between the M.C.C. and Tasmania was continued here to-day m fine weather and before 3,000 spectators. The vvicket was good. The ALC.C. were all out for 449, Sutcliffe making 188 and Hendren 50. Sutcliffe played sound and attractive cricket and95 words
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Article33 1925-02-04 78 The engagentent is announced betweea Eric C. Lawford, of Teluk Anson, Perak, P.M.S., and Joan, third daughter of the late John Perrier and of Mrs. Perrier, of Mrs. Perrier, of Woodhayes, Wimbledon Common.33 words
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WORLD SPORT.
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Article86 1925-02-04 78 [Reuters Service.] London, Jan. ,j The following were to-day's result* j n the second round of the P. A. Cup: Bristol C. 0, Liverpool 1 Sunderland 0, Everton Blackburn 0. Portsmouth Sheffield U. 3, Sheffield W. Birmingham 1, Stockport Notts C. 4, Norwich W. Brom A.86 words
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Article215 1925-02-04 78 London, Jan. .11. The .following were the IMaHi of day's English and Scottish Ixa-ruo matches Div'sion I. Haddcrsfield T. 2, Leeds U. Manchester C. 0, Bury Division IL Coventry City 3 Stoke 1, Middlesbro' 1, South Shields Division 111. (Southern). Aberdare A. 0, Brentford 0. (Abarvi ♦Brighton H.215 words
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Article24 1925-02-04 78 [Reuter's Service.] London, Feb. 1. At Glasgow m the European fly-weight championship, CJark (Britain) defeat fl Montreuil (France) holder, on points.24 words
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Article33 1925-02-04 78 [Reuter's Service.] Sydney, Jan. 31. In the Australasian lawn tennis championships' final? Anderson beat Patterson 11-9, 2-6, 6-2. 6-3, and Patterson ami OHara Wood beat Anderson and Kahr-b'-4, M. 7-5.33 words
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Article44 1925-02-04 78 [Reuter's Service.] Boston, FVb. 1. Will it Plank beat the Italian, PUfclliu, m the 0.000 metres walk, his time beinir 12 minutes 52 4 5 seconds, thus beat ru his pfwn world record for indoor walkinc by 1 and I—s1 5 seconds.44 words
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Article36 1925-02-04 78 [Reuter's Service.] Sydney, Jan. 30. Paddon having" relinquished the worM sculling championship W. McDevitt and Major Goocisell have been matched for th<' title and £200 a side on the Clarence Riv« on March 27.36 words
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Article101 1925-02-04 78 At the anuual general meeting of the Straitf Union Football Club the following ■were elected office-bearers for the ensuingyear: President, Mr. Tay Kirn Soon; VicePresidents, Messrs. Koh Chin Joo, Lee N* Choo, Too Ling Siang and Song Kee Poh; Hon. Joint Secretaries, Messrs. K. B Checng101 words
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Article17 1925-02-04 78 Mr. Gordon Cranna, General Secretary of the V.M.C.A., Sinirap«re f has returned from a visit to Ipoh.17 words
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Article4978 1925-02-04 79 [Reuter's Service.] London, Jan. 26. O'Leary and McGough who were arrested r connection with a plot to blow up British warships were remanded at Bow-street til! to-morrow. Mr. T raver < Humphreys, prosecuting, announced that during Admiral Hotham's evidence he would ask that evidence be heard pi'vately on the4,978 words
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Article1303 1925-02-04 80 In that juvenile collection we had a "Thunderbolt" which fell near Colchester; there are no doubt others now m our local museums, and more than one of our readers will have witnessed for themselves both here and m their own country the somewhat awesome flight of such visitants to1,303 words
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Article96 1925-02-04 80 A billiards tournament is being: arranged for and entry lists may be signed at the Club Rooms of names submitted u> either Mr. Bashir A. Mallal, Mr. S. H. Mclntyre or Mr. J. Chong Wtmg. There will be A and B class singles and championship class. Two prizes96 words
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Article81 1925-02-04 80 The open Golf Championship of Siani w;i< played for on the Hua Hin course on Jan. 26, over 36 holes (18 m thp morning and 18 m the afternoon). The winner was Mr. H. H. L:-igh, of the F.M.S Railways, Ipuh. whose score was 160. [Major Elkins81 words
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Article32 1925-02-04 80 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Feb. 2. The second annual athletic sports of :h Old Free'js Association were very success raL Lim Khay Seng was the champioi' athhte.32 words
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Article263 1925-02-04 80 Mr. W. D. Sheffield is managing Tanjont: Pau Estate. Kedah, vice Mr. H. M. Bay who has left for England on leave. Mr. Mid Mrs. H. H. Sinclair IhU Miss Scott from the Isle of Wight. on a visit to Kedah as the guests of Ma and Mrs. Sanguinetti. Mr.263 words