The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 6 May 1925
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Title Section21 1925-05-06 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS, MAY 6, 1925. NO. 1970.21 words
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Article132 1925-05-06 1 7h, GcnMOl President 272 Trees ft Budget 272 M r Bus Suggestion 273 Architects 273 >>r Merchant 273 nment 273 r.ntir.-'nt 273 POU E *M> I 01 RT NEWS. 1 Shrine 278, 80, 8 x i ire 271) War Gap 27*J 0 Si HM 281 the fim -*4 I132 words
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Article90 1925-05-06 1 the "Singapore Free P.t^s* torn Europe to th Straitj i mi:l line-?, are invited to send tn tiie name of their steamer and -nganore. Copies will then at various peves of cal; Europe wishing detail."* m -nares &c. can have a copy Shan Li.-t. posted to them >c weekly 12s.90 words
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Article102 1925-05-06 1 $120.50 19.50 36.00 19.00 5.75 8.50 11.60 12.10 i.;»t.iO «^han M*ik 3GO 'l.an Mark N 330 •>. 1 330 tan 260 256 r«ktl No 1 220 Broken No. 2 200 ;s No. 1 360 No. 2 320 Glutinous No. 2 320 280 250 Cl for export 235 usbnd 85.0102 words
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Article112 1925-05-06 1 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. BIRTHS. ROBERTS.— On the 28th instant at 33, Yap Ah Shak Street, Kuala Lumpur, to Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Roberts, a son. Both mother and child are doing well. ARMSTRONG.— On the 28th April, 1925, at the Nursing Home, Syers' Road, Kuala Lumpur, to Mr and Mrs.112 words
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Article298 1925-05-06 1 The outward mail which arrived on Saturday, May 2nd., brought dates up to April 9th. This weekly leaves to-day by the B. I. streamer Tara. Throughout the week the Italian Grand Opera Company has continued to draw* full houses. Their season closed on Tuesday. In the final298 words
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Article65 1925-05-06 1 May 4. Bink 4 m.s. 24 5-16 Pank, demand I I Private credits 3 m.s. L' I *i New York, demand 56% Credits DO day- 58=s France. d":naml 1020 India. T. T. lMtf Hongkong, demand 2H P-c His. Yokohama, demand 133 V* Java, demand 140% Bangkok, demand T9% Srv65 words
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Article121 1925-05-06 1 Singapore, April 30. The market has been strong and active during 1 the past week, and prices have moved steadily upwards. Spot and nearby rubber has again been m strong demand and apart from the Auctions there has been little on offer. Movements m the market121 words
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Article332 1925-05-06 1 April 29. The gtraintd comment which the Press of the world has given us over the election of Marshal Hindenburg as President of the German Republic under the Weimar Constitution confirms our impression of yesterday, formed before the later telegrams came m. Marx represented the Centre332 words
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Article675 1925-05-06 1 There is some danger of the engineer taking entire charge of roads and open spaces m this country ami ?,t Home. He makes a beautiful wide way and keeps the surface as good as he can for heavy and fast traffic. Sometimes the result is admirable from a675 words
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Article552 1925-05-06 1 April 30. A reduction of sixpence m the pound off income tax for small incomes is the feature of Mr. Winston Churchill's Budget which will most appeal to the electorate at Home. It had been suggested that a shilling might come off, but the concession allowed will552 words
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Article460 1925-05-06 2 May 2. Those who use the thoroughfares of the City and its suburbs must have been struck by the erratic courses taken by motor buses. Following up one and noting the "wobbles" due to bad wheel bearings, to slack steering gear, and to inequalities m the460 words
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Article250 1925-05-06 2 May 2 The Rill for the Registration or Architects comes before the Legi* lative Council on Monday next for second reading. The chief interest Of the public, as we have already said, is that nobody but competent persons should be allowed to submit plans for buildings m250 words
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Article361 1925-05-06 2 The discussion at Home over the protection duties which Mr. Winston Churchill has proposed for his Budget is likely to wax furious, for there are two sets of interests at stake, just as there are m the rubber industry. The merchant is all for free trade, because361 words
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Article605 1925-05-06 2 Ma\ 4 Mr. Churchill's Budget has had the effect he no doubt intended. It has given him all the advertisement he likes and has roused hi.- enemies lor a scrap which the Chancellor of the Exchequer is enjoying to the full. When he stood at bay for605 words
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Article538 1925-05-06 2 May Torpenhow's well-worn "there'll be trouble m tfet Bl I the Sprinjr," although f half a century old. gttll Recent wires have shocked thf by telling how tfce C Bulgaria put a powerful Cathedral of Sofia, m of a memorial servia- or fum killed several hundred people,538 words
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Article260 1925-05-06 3 nith has taken over the State Knjrineer, Kuala Lumpur. K. S i.r.ald has assun ed duties as ■I T a' planner, Kuala Lumpur. joined the staff of the School and taken over the tm of King Mongkut of elt of the present King 1 died April lfi at the age260 words
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Article3815 1925-05-06 3 THE ARCHITECTS BILL. MR. G. C. CLARKE VOICES ENGINEERS' OPPOSITION. Present. His Excellency the Governor (Sir Laurence Guillemard). His Excellency the General Officer Commanding (Maj. General Sir T. Fraser). The Hon'ble the Colonial Secretary (Mr. E. S. Hose). The Hor/ble the Acting Attorney-General (Mr G. C. Seth). The3,815 words
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Article478 1925-05-06 4 •AIDA." "Aida M the opera which Verdi composed at the request of the Khedive of Egypt for his new opera house at Cairo, was the piece given by the Royal Italian Opera Company at the Victoria Theatre last night. The scene of the opera is laid m Egypt.478 words
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Article113 1925-05-06 4 In relinquishing command of the J.V.R., Major W. R Y. Draper MC, issued the following, message: On relinquishing command of the J.V.R. I wotitd like to express my appreciation of the loyal support that has been given me by the officers, N.C.Os. and men. Although the reconstituted unit113 words
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Article37 1925-05-06 4 The result of the voting for a candidate to be nominated by the Straits Settlements Association to fill the vacant seat on Municipal Commission is: Mr. H. W. Raper 72, Mr. H. J. Fougere 50.37 words
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Article20 1925-05-06 4 Mr. G. P. Bradney, Auditor-General, F.M.S., who had been on inspection tour m Pahang, has returned to the Federal Caoital.20 words
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Article144 1925-05-06 4 APRIL FIGURES. Statement of quantity and value of Rubber exported during April, 1925. 1925. 1924. To date. Against. U. K'dom 1,729.32 2,062.29 8,751.63 11,045.30 U.S.A. 17,525.88 15,061.09 68,287.96 63,030.94 C. E'rope 2,130.55 1,979.71 8,475.5 C 6,205.04 B. P'sions 243.56 534.57 1,716.99 1,700.50 Japan 752.55 872.01 2,740.54 4,044.25 O.144 words
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Article195 1925-05-06 4 A statement m the Government Gazette? contains the Treasurer's account up to the end of December 1J24. The Cash Receipts and Payment.-* chow receipts of $212,639,705, with the opening 1 alances. Of this large amount $1^6,778, 856 comes under the head of investments; $20,217,871 licence?, excise and195 words
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Article171 1925-05-06 4 The President of the Penang Municipal Commissioners, at the last meeting, said, with regard to the impending retirement of Mr. Biggs, their Secretary, on reaching the age limit, that Mr. Biggs had just gone ofl leave and would not return until the beginning of next year. He171 words
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Article152 1925-05-06 4 The following had the honour of dining with His Excellency th^ Governor and Lady Guillemard at Government House on Frida.v. Major-General Sir William and Lady Rycroft, Hon. Mr. C and Mrs. Everitt, Mr. and Mrs. S. Nakashima, Mr. and Mrs. W. Bartley, Mr. Justice Franklyn and Mrs. Robinson,152 words
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Article63 1925-05-06 4 The Gazette contains a statement of receipts and payments for 1924, signed by Mr. R. O. Winstedt, the Treasurer. Contributions and subscriptions amount to $13, 134. Interest to $59,207. The payments side includes $5,406.43 architectural competition premiums and professional services. $130,000 was transferred to fixed deposit at63 words
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LOCAL WIRES.
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Article89 1925-05-06 4 (From Our Own Cor^p,^^ Owing to the evidence r,f the tJ 3 —the only eye-witness of an which a short-sijrhted Malay Wa by the mail van and killedl^i ble, Mr. Sennett did not return m the enquiry but said the cau«/ was fracture of the <ocull and89 words
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Article62 1925-05-06 4 (From Our Owr. "iiim,,,i IVnanu. May On behalf of the Indian com hon'ble Mr. P. K. Nambyi nl^ IWfl*Ui Mr. Voules with i( to his retirement. Th<* tea ly attended and Mr. V. ul< community suitably, deplored fe pr vr difference? M«n its pICMti the hope thru wh.62 words
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Article69 1925-05-06 4 (From Our Own Correspond ]|H»!:. May I The St. Georfro'< bm v w^ .j, was held yesterday was while the Resident nf Pcrak. C Pai-r, and Mrs. Parr, m present. Aitistic decoratior< tomntcj Hall foyer into an 'nn. whilst th« baft was decorated to represent69 words
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Article28 1925-05-06 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur. Ma> 4. The Ferrers vs. Strait* Time* libel suit has been provisionally fix* for hearinjr I May 20th.28 words
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Article110 1925-05-06 4 (From Our Own Correspondent. I Ipoh. May 4 Th€ Sun Vat Sen memorial service uaheld here on Sunday at the Harinia where a crowd of 2,000 (fathered. were presented by the Guilds and the Japanese community deposit* d wn".th> at the foot of the portrait110 words
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Article40 1925-05-06 4 (From Our Own Com Inoh. M&§ t At the preliminary enquiiy at into a charge of forpt-ry i*d dollars, Mr. Reid was mm* Assizes. He said that he had U ly and was not responsible for his40 words
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Article45 1925-05-06 4 (From Our Own Covre^pPenane. Maj I A Fiat latinu cai-. driven by I km rked down a OMtoMH v 1>:; junction of Perak and Date X the woman havinp mm rf her fagl I and havinp to be sent t«» hospital.45 words
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73 1925-05-06 4 (From Our Own Convs]. Penan k. Ma> The Resident Councillor. the A. B. Voules, who is retiring sh'it.y. Ed the Hillview Government idMtl pood-bye to the children wh.. pavMN fine entertainment. Mr. Voules also visited St. X;r he was received by a puard «-f73 words
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Article65 1925-05-06 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penan*. May J The petition of Mr. A. De Souza I wardheve, the Ceylon barrister, to pract was mentioned m the Courts ta-da a? a reply had not been revived ffj» the under Treasurer of Grays Inn. Whitley postponed the petition til. Monday65 words
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Article25 1925-05-06 4 We learn to-day that Governmen appointed a small sub-committee sider tfhe question of a revision of rat and fares on the F.M.S. Railway?. -M- 125 words
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Article194 1925-05-06 5 ]>, D. R. Hennesey, Medical Officer. Haar h at present a patient m the Durian ■am Hospital. Mr. Cockman, Collector of :>d Revenue, Muar, is also an inmate institution. llajer General, Sir William Rycroft, f British North Borneo, and roff. Lady Marjorie Dabrymp'e Jex Blake are194 words
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Article281 1925-05-06 5 TAisr "Fanst," which set the local none of its th »he passage of time was Urge attendance that wai the Victoria Theatre last the Italian Opera Company r marked success This r pot all the dements mi a finished production t<- reveal them: the »ts ris t.»281 words
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Article53 1925-05-06 5 Own Correspondent). Penan u, April 28. took place at St. Georg?'s ler, Keppel Gamier officiating, -'as Bartlett, of Pen-kalen Ltd.. I Cecil Florence Johnston, of l! Essex. Mr. Scrivenor gay? *»ride and Mr. Green was best ption was held at the E. and i the honeymoon will53 words
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Article40 1925-05-06 5 Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh April 28. ;i*al of Mr. W. H. Ring against f Mr. Justice Watson m the ncerning payment of a sweep won a prize at the Ipoh races, -day but was dismissed with40 words
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Article1896 1925-05-06 5 INTERESTING QUESTIONS. Futile Motor-bus Bye-Laws. Mr. James Lornie, Deputy President of the Municipal Commissioners, presided over the ordinary meeting held yesterday afternoon. Others present were Messrs W. Dunman, A. G. Anthony, O. P. GriffithJones, E. A. Brown, H. Woiskel F. G. Lundon, S. Q. Wong, J. A. Elias,1,896 words
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Article60 1925-05-06 5 HOME LEAGUE FOOTBALL- [Reuter's Service.] London, Apr. 27. In the first division of the English League Everton drew with Sheffield United one goal each. In the second division Chelsea beat Stoke two to one and Northampton lost to Barnsley nil to one. In the northern section of the60 words
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Article45 1925-05-06 5 [Reuter's Service.] London, Apr. 27. At Queen's Club the amateur tennis championship has been won by the Hon. C. Bruce (Queen's Club) who beat Mr. A. Taylor (Queen's Club) 6—l, 6—3,6—3. The winner meets Mr. E. Baerlein (Holder) m the challenge round.45 words
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Article81 1925-05-06 5 Club Championship. The Club Championship will be played on Saturday and Sunday, 23rd and 24th May. Only players with a handicap of eight or under may compete. The competition will be decided by stroke play 3fi holes and prizes will be given to both winner and runner-up.81 words
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Article77 1925-05-06 5 Second Division Matches. In th second division of the Singapore League the S.C.C. II on the Padanir yesterday afternoon debated the S.C.F.A. (B> by one goal to nil. The goal was scored bj Lindsay m the last five minutes, whvn the Club were playing with only ten nun.77 words
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Article392 1925-05-06 5 The Financial Position. The following is the report by the Committee for the year ended 81st December, 1924 to be presented at the annual meeting: on May 6th at the Club House at ISO p m. The surplus on the year's working, after crediting entrance fees, and392 words
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Article946 1925-05-06 6 If the big attendance that was attracted to the Stadium on Saturday can be taken as any criterion of the measure of support that is to be accorded to first league football matches played on this excellent ground m the future, the season now under way should prove946 words
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Article62 1925-05-06 6 TWO THOUSAND GUINEAS. A Small Field. [Reuter's Service.l London, April 29. The result of the Two Thousand Guineas (one mile) run at Newmarket to-day was: Manna (Phalaris- Waffles) 1; St. Becan (Hurryon-Cyprian) 2; Oojah (Bachelor's Double-Confey) 3. Thirteen ran. Won by two lengths; four between second and third.62 words
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Article21 1925-05-06 6 London, Apr. 28. In the Northern section of the Third Division, Rochdale Deat Barrow by 5 goals to 1.21 words
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Article755 1925-05-06 6 Final of Profession Pairs. The final of the Profession Pairs m the S.C.C. Tennis Tournament between Kleinmai) and Sinclair (Merchants) and Hamilton and Griffith-Jones (Brokers) drew a good attendance to the Padang yesterday afternoon, when Kleinman and Sinclair won m two straight sets. B—6, 6—2. The match755 words
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Article1493 1925-05-06 6 THE FORM OF A TABLET. Interesting Action m the Supreme Court. Litigation concerning the form of a tablet m a Chinese shrine occupied the attention of the Acting Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Sproule, m the Supreme Court yesterday and attracted a large number of members of1,493 words
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Article118 1925-05-06 6 Perhaps the latest "new mm Itf I at Home is as bandaees for h«»r« pale crepe beinp found particularly able for the purpose and owintr fee ticity infinitely superior to flannel other material. Its introduc 1 I purpose was due to the initiative Burkill, ofStraits Echo - 118 words
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Article123 1925-05-06 6 Lcong Yeow was a patient m remban general hospital. He wa for pastric symptoms. At midnijrrr day last week, when the dresser \> the ward he took Leonp Yeow- I ture. When the dresser agrain visits ward at 4 a.m. the bed was empty. attendant was123 words
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Article718 1925-05-06 7 INSIRANCE COMPANY SUED. Supreme Court Action. r'line^e firm's loss of merchandise iDgl the burning of a godown on the the Kapoewas River at Pontianak, West Borneo, had a sequel m the uit yesterday, when the Acting ;.f Justice, Mr. Justice Sproule, heard ion brought by Chiap718 words
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Article507 1925-05-06 7 A PECULIAR SITUATION. No representative on Council. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, April 28. In the absence of Mr. Pledger, who has been transferred to Singapore, Mr. Holmes presided at the annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce. He paid a tribute to Mr. Pledger stating507 words
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Article202 1925-05-06 7 Saturday last was an important day for Mark Freemasonry, for the Constitution ol the P. G. Lodge of Mark Masonry for M-aya took place. Lodge Edaljee Khory me; first specially for the installation ot the new D. G. Mark Master, R. Wor. Bro. Thomas Oswald202 words
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Article80 1925-05-06 7 Ml H H. J. Gompertz, Puisne Judge, Hongkong, hi a passenger H°meward by the P. and O. Karmala. Only the older generation will recall that Mr Gompcrtz Parted as Malayan Cadet being later seconded to the Hongkong Service- and Mrs. Gompertz landed and motored to Kuala Lumpur to look up80 words
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Article491 1925-05-06 7 The Ceylon Association will entertain Sir Hugh Clifford to dinner, probably on June 26. Fritz Baedecker, agied 81, head of the firm of Karl Baedecker, publishers of travellers' guide books, died at Leipsig on the 10th inst. A few days ago the dead body of a491 words
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Article156 1925-05-06 7 RECEPTION IN PENANG. M. Merlin, Governor-General of IndoChina, and Mme. Merlin, who passed through Penang on the M.M. Azay le Rldcnu en route to France on long leave, were given a reception m Penang on Monday morning. On the arrival of the ship she was boarded by Mr.S. Echo - 156 words
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Article149 1925-05-06 7 Government is doing pood work m providing members of its none-too-well paid clerical services with modern quarters at reasonable ronts. The terrace of comfortable up-to-date houses erected for thp P.W.D. clerks and their families m Burma Road is to be followed by similar accommodation for the clerksP. Gazette - 149 words
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597 1925-05-06 7 DRIVING WITHOUT LICENCE. A case m which a European lady, Mr:,. A. D. Smith, was charged by the Sepoy Lines Police with rash and negligent driving 1 and driving without a licence; was heard by Mr. Franklyn Robinson m the District Court yesterday597 words
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Article277 1925-05-06 7 Mr. Uchida's Case. (By courtesy of the Nanyo Nichi* Nichi Shimbnasha.) Tokio, April 28. The examination of Mr. Kyohei Uchida by the public procurator, m connection with th 3 attempt' d assassination of tbe Premier, is continuing to-day. Mr. Uchidi was not allowed to return home last night.277 words
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Article1079 1925-05-06 8 HEARING CONCLUDES TODAY. Yesterday s Large Attendance. There was again a large attendance of the Chinese community m the public seats m the Supreme Court yesterday, when the Chinese shrine action was continued before the Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Sproule. The plaintiff m this case is the1,079 words
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Article652 1925-05-06 8 KEEN COMPETITION IN TOWN HALL. Useful Additions to Funds. In the main Centres of the town yesterday were to be seen ladies and young girls, about fifty m number, selling badges, a task m which a few Chinese gentlemen assisted, for yesterday had been set apart at the652 words
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Article122 1925-05-06 8 [Reuter's Service. l London, Apr. 27. At the National Sporting Club m the twenty round contest for the lightweight championship of Britain, Ernie Izzard retained the title by beatinc Teddy Baker on points. Both are Londoners. The bout was fast and interesting throughout. Izzard had the advantage m122 words
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Article977 1925-05-06 8 "HOUSES OF MYSTERY." To most people electricity with its specialised vocabulary and weird looking instruments and machines is a mystery. They know that the movement of a switch illuminates the room or sets the fan m motion, and they have some notion of the unpleasantness connected with977 words
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Article656 1925-05-06 8 Steady Pro^Fes*. The eighth annual general i,,. the Ho Hong Bank Ltd. was legistered office. No. 94 Mark. Singapore, at 2.30 p.m. on Apu. sided over by the Chairman, Mr. Uw p. Siang. The others present wer. Lim Peng Mau, |oe 800 Ih, J 1M Seng,Contributed - 656 words
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Article80 1925-05-06 8 Among 1 the minor celebriti* Church. Oxford, now about to quatercentenary, was Dean ?m to his generation a* "Pr<'serv»" Smith." The story froes that wh-n undergraduate he one day wont with a companion, and returned ale companion, he explained, had fall* the rive* and clunp to the side of threatening80 words
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Article410 1925-05-06 9 KAVE AND CHANGES. v, >i Our Own Correspondent). Jesselton. Apr. 21. p-irvel which sails from Jesselton a number of Borneo passen- iP ore Lady Rycroftand Lady Pairymple are joining Major William Rvcroft who left for :h a,t mail. During the xlmrr .the Honourable Mr l officer Administering410 words
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Article110 1925-05-06 9 Russian, who vat a qualified doctor, 5 the District Court yester Ordinance with practicing Bg the months of Janury, Mm-h and April of this ivinp bttl reg-istered as a tioatf or exempted from I The ordinance. lied suilty to the charge. I he was qualified to practise110 words
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Article46 1925-05-06 9 1 judging v f the winners of f Class C. m the Baby under one year, the cham"f 954 given by Lady Guillefiay morning awarded to 9Mtw baby girl, Fujiko Morita, ■■■n:hs total n»t collected on Wednesr|'k d Welfare s <> ci ety funds46 words
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Article14 1925-05-06 9 GrMxt Shal1 late ma **ger of the r.«.w manager of the M mited mlnCS14 words
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Article809 1925-05-06 9 Mr. D. Bourke-Borrowes, Adviser to the Forest Department, Siam, has left fr Home. The last French mail brought to Bangkok news of the Inscription of Commandant Dtsgiuclles, Military Attache at the French Legation, on the French Military List for the grade of Officier de la Legion809 words
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Article1522 1925-05-06 9 ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL MEETING. Necessity for Payment of Subscriptions. ThS annual meeting of the Singapore branch of the Ex-Services Association ot Malaya was held m the Lounge of the S.C.C. last night, when the Chairman, Mr. G. S. Carver, presided over a fair attendance of members. In moving the1,522 words
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Article299 1925-05-06 9 Large Haul on Chinese Junk. A very considerable quantity of chandu was seized on board a large sized, twomasted Chinese junk which was anchored off the Changi coast on Wednesday ovpning. Apparently acting on information received, Revenue Officers, both European and Asiatic, went out m the Monopolies launch299 words
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Article912 1925-05-06 10 THE SURPLUS PROFITS. The annual general meetUig of the Sandycroft' Rubber Company,, Limited, was held m Chartered Bank Chambers yesterday, when the hon'ble Mr. V. Gibbons presided, and those also present were:— Mr. J. Mitchell (director), Messrs. A. E. Baddeley and S. H. Moss (shareholders), and Mr. P.912 words
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Article15 1925-05-06 10 The Sydney Cup has been won by Lilypond and the Doncaster Handicap by Fuji Yama.15 words
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Article1106 1925-05-06 10 The scenery of England, always susceptible to changes of climate as well as of season, has been visibly altered for a generation or more by the gales and wet combined of the winter that is perhaps over. A great number of the trees, both larger and smaller,1,106 words
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Article242 1925-05-06 10 SUPREME COURT ACTION CONCLUDES. The litigation concerning the "form of a tablet m a Chinese shrine m the burial ground at Holland Road, which has occupied the attention of the Acting Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Sproule, for two days this w«ek and has thronged the Supreme Court242 words
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Article505 1925-05-06 10 "LA TOSCA This, the second of Puccini's works which the Gonsalez Company has jriven far, is m plot another story of barely unrelieved horrors. The principal characters arc those of Scarpia, the Chief of Police, Mario Carvarad< ssi the painter and La Tosca th singer. The tale revolves505 words
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Article99 1925-05-06 10 Patrol-Leader James W. S. Marr, the Aberdeen Boy Scout who accompanied Sir Ernest Shacklcton on hi& last expedition to the Antarctic, and who returned home m September, 1922, has received an intimation that the Senatus of Aberdeen University have decided that at the spring graduation on April 1 he shall99 words
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TRADE AND COMMERCE.
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Article73 1925-05-06 10 The Singapore Chamber „f < Rubber Association, held it. yesterday, when there Wa 968,068 lbs.; 432.17 l(lll m***** lbs.; 278.86 tons. Sold f 1 «Uk tons. London Sp< New York Prices infci Uibbed Smoked She* t Standard Quality U IVr U Good Average Quality Off Quality Crepe. Standard73 words
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Article264 1925-05-06 10 During the period unA i ther advance has to be i both Tin and Rafcber stocks are apain quoted sections of the share mark I very active throiif [Toca demand continw popular stocks. I ri continue firm at <;u<>t.v Mining;. Sterling quo 4 steady with K. Kamuntinps264 words
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Article127 1925-05-06 10 Singapore, \pril Rubber.— A steady b« prevailed sinee 1 last price of Spot Sheet ha and 7t% per lb. The local auction on quietiy, but later then dency. Awar.U.i E from mlm, but duriv.v morning sold pri\ Average Quality ntl Quality Sheet 70 75. present, is centivd I127 words
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Article62 1925-05-06 10 The master of the Hydra II large floating tree dan<ri-r.»u.< m an approximate position, 1 a North, Longitude 104. is. I-' 28th. The master of the Bowes I that a low sandy patch ha> m the North Coast of Borneo, m mate position:— Latitude 4. b a n Longitude 112.62 words
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Article430 1925-05-06 11 w. Evans, medical officer, S.S., nded for service m Kelantan. B»rold Dove is appointed a member |;,,n>intf Board for Penan?, Vi c With the approval of the Secretary of Mr. Ralph Scott is appointed Re?i- < uuncillor of Malacca. appointments m the Gazette are ns;»n, District430 words
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Article134 1925-05-06 11 Xct *»»n Uainst Mr. F. C. Peck. :ne Court yesterday morning < hief Justice, Mr. Justice Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard, kW hearing of actions this 4 rty cases on the list, but tpawd urtil next month stances reference has to be tgfatrar on May 16th. for134 words
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Article888 1925-05-06 11 NEW SESSION OPENS. A new session of the Sanitary Inspectors' school has been commenced and the P.C.M.0., Dr. A. L. Hoops addressed the Inspectors ani Students as follows.— Sanitary Inspectors and Sanitary Students. The adage "Prevention is better- than Cure" is an oid one, but it has been888 words
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Article31 1925-05-06 11 Mr. J. A. Whyte, second engineer of the s.s. Halyard, has been found by a Hongkong Court of Enquiry guilty of drunkenness and his certificate has been suspended for a year.31 words
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Article1185 1925-05-06 11 Quicquid aguni hominet nostri eat fojrragt Libelli Juvenal. The Topicist was inclined to be a little sceptical about the impossibility of estimating the probable silting up of Prai Dock, but he has changed his mind as to this since the following came under his notice The1,185 words
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Article647 1925-05-06 11 INCREASING THE AREA. The ordinary general meeting of the above Company was held m the registered office at noon yesterday. Mr. J. M. Simc presided and others present were Messrs. E. Hong Guan, Lewis, Clumeck, Wakcford, Ward and Plummer. In moving the adoption of the report and647 words
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Article1579 1925-05-06 12 OFFICIAL ENQUIRY. The Marine Court of Enquiry to investigate the circumstances attending the burning of the steamer Flevo on March 3rd. last, and which resulted m the death of the European mate and eight members vi the crew, was held m the First Magistrate's Court yesterday.1,579 words
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Article53 1925-05-06 12 [Reuter's Service.] London, May 1. The One Thousand Guineas, ran to d'.»y, n suited as follows: Saucy Sue (1 4) 1 Miss Gadaboout (20—1) 2 Firoze lfahaJ (7 2) 3 Eleven ran. Won by six lengths third two lengths away. Special place betting two to one second.53 words
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Article53 1925-05-06 12 [Reuter's Service.] Los Angeles, Apr. 30. Xuimi ran \\-> miles m 6 mi:i. -42 l L sees., breaking the world's record. In the same race he beat the world's record for 2,000 yds. and Ix i miles m the respective times of mm. 3 3-5 sees., and53 words
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Article30 1925-05-06 12 [Reuter's Service.] London, Apr. 30. In the second league Southampton beat Bradford City, by 2 goals to nil. In the southern League, Swansea beat Reading by I—o.1 0.30 words
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Article51 1925-05-06 12 Fifteen Indian firemen on board the City of Bombay were sentenced to a day's simple imprisonment each for refusing to work on April 27th. while the ship was m Singapore. The accused stated that they were refused an advance m wages to celebrate the Hari Raya and therefore refused to51 words
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Article904 1925-05-06 12 BANKRUPTCY EXAMINATION. Story of Big Property Transactions. A well-known figure m recent litigation, Mr Poey Keng Seng, a former managing director of the Eastern Mining and Rubber Company, made some interesting revelations regai ding property transactions m the course of his public examination m bankruptcy, which commenced904 words
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Article323 1925-05-06 12 WALLEY vh. YK\S JIN y DECLARED hR A x N H| The Boy Walley vs. Yew Jin Happy Valley last p,,^ 1 excellent boxing:. Yew ffa v lv and Walley's title was n .»t weights were. Wai ley 7* t v 3. Yew Jin boxed 1 lh ari done323 words
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Article288 1925-05-06 12 A interesting: fui I U-rday Morning when Lad> <• officially opened new ii Girls' School m Neil I larj»v [■thrrim of n I i tern nt. including Bishop 1 the Anujicati Mission, The E livan. Urn R<w K. I. and Mrs. (Mass, Principal Girls School. The assembly288 words
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Article511 1925-05-06 13 Charles Stewart Addis was re-elected \,!il Ist., a director of the Bank of X- -/land. The imp°rt an( l vX P ort any goods or m t. t| F. Hoffman-La Roche and Co. c Switzerland, are forbidden. I prohibition plebiscite was taken m I tern Australia511 words
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Article108 1925-05-06 13 mrntar> Performance to Signorina Betti. »»V night the Italian Opera I brilliant performance of Packed house according these <« a wonderful reception. The ■etteg of this favourite opera tve no room for criticism, roles being interpreted m that inner to which Signor Gonsalez's n>w made us accustomed.108 words
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Article939 1925-05-06 13 THE JUNE TROPHIES. A Fine Race. Yesterday morning saw the first of the series of three races for the June Trophies, piesented by Mr. C. F. F. Wearne and Mr. T. J. B. Wearne. The trophies consist of a magnificent cup for the winning boat together with two beautifully939 words
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Article1204 1925-05-06 13 KING WILLOW - KING WILLOW (fils). In England the traditional day to start ciicket was always Good Friday. Sometimes it was very cold and sweaters and other warm garments were needed, but this did not deter the enthusiasts. They could begin to work off some of their stiffness, and to think1,204 words
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Article412 1925-05-06 13 A WEEK'S CAPTURES. According to last week's captures by the preventive fleet, there appears to be a lull m the activities of rubber* smugglers, says the Malay Mail. The Rewak, however, made a discovery on April 14th., when she sighted a kotah and observed the crew hastily jettisoning412 words
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Article199 1925-05-06 13 At the conclusion of his address to the Sanitary Inspectors' School on Friday, Dr. Hoops congratulated Dr. Gilbert Brooke the founder and head of the Sanitary Inspectors' School, on the progress made since the School was started m 1921. In that year, there were 5 students of199 words
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Article113 1925-05-06 13 The following: were the results of the Bogey competitions played on Saturday and Sunday at Bukit Timah. The Senior Division was won by M. D. Rutley one down, the ball sweep on Saturday being won by W. Bourne and on Sunday by C. E. Winter. The Junior113 words
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Article7656 1925-05-06 14 [Reuter's Service.] Sydney, April 28. The parcels seized on the Arafura contained 1,537 tins of opium, valued at £15,000 sterling. The drug will be burnt m tne presence of the Customs officers. Simla, April 28. The Government of India has completed arrangements to assist the Roosevelt brothers. The expedition7,656 words
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Article690 1925-05-06 16 A Fine Record. "One of the best tennis finals seen Tor yeai^s," was the general expression of opinion at the conclusion of the match between D. H. Kleinman and R. X. Hamilton m the last game of the S.C.C. Tennis Championship on the Padang yesterday afternoon. KleinmanS. Echo - 690 words
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Article248 1925-05-06 16 THE FINAL MATCHES. London, Mar 1. In the Northern section of the Third Division, Rochdale beat Grimsby by 2 goals to nil. [Reuter's Service.] London, May 2. The following are the results of to-day's English League matches: Division I. Aston Villa 2, Nottingham F. 0. Bury 2, Arsenal248 words
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Article45 1925-05-06 16 [Reuter's Service.! London. May 3. The following have been selected to represent Great Britain against Poland for the Davis Cup ties at Warsaw on May 15 to 17th.— L. A. Godfree (Captain), C. H. Kingsley, F. G. Lowe. J. IK P. WheatLy.45 words
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Article177 1925-05-06 16 The following 1 is the report of the Committee for the year ended 31st December, 11-2A to be presented at the annual meeting OB May Bth at 5 p.m. m the Club pavilion. The Income and Expenditure Account for the year shows a loss of $264.04177 words
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Article38 1925-05-06 16 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penan p. May 3. The Penanjr Bisley competition for Cadet* was; won by the Free School with a score of 347, the individual prize beinir won by Cadet, Abbass bin Said.38 words
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Article76 1925-05-06 16 A wireless message was picked na by the Paya Lebar station yesterday morning. It stated that the Rotterdam-Lloyd steam ?r Ceylon was aground i:i ten bet of water m the Straits of Pemiang. Batch No. 1 wa.i making steady water stated the message, but hatch Xo. 276 words
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Article205 1925-05-06 16 S.C.C TOLRNAMENT Merchants and S.rvj,^ jj Rain stopped play <, n th.. i» ahour and a half on Saturday between the Senrfcet and M er S.C.C. Cricket Itmuw* 2 Continuing their innii s Ult at 71 for two irkkH light work of the b«.v. total to 152 for th,205 words
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Article285 1925-05-06 16 The rain did not pr< v< ful tu.-n out br I s\ n of ihe Singapore i' Stadium ground on S There was a good ai including: all the Eui Police force, Mr. C. C. Del Mr. H- Fairbuni (I' 1 the officials. Tin- decorated and the285 words
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Article25 1925-05-06 16 The Royal Sussex met Pu second league fixture M ground on Saturday afVrm^r. ment scored two poals vh:! were unable to reply.25 words