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Title Section21 1926-02-24 113 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. RP SEKIKS THE SINGAPORE FREE PRESS FEBRUARY 24, 1926. NO. 2,012.21 words
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Article148 1926-02-24 113 I \!.«l US. :j 113 113 11,4 114 114 iND COURf NKWS. rai !y us no. B v. 1 12 hint'M' 123 12:5 al 125 Man 125 TO THE EDITOR. T Re!ief 123 i i:.i 1 16 < Id n Girl Trophy 1 16, 7 chibition Matt h I148 words
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Article141 1926-02-24 113 Fehraan V SIJJ.'H. 14.50 m.oo 53.00 ea 6.51".: Sag* Small 8.75 11.40 11.40 Hi nar*s unt. 4.000 Ilin Chan Mark 330 n Birtan 260 R UW Ml Sioi.n 2So m Bwlmi No. 1 220 :<r«.k.n No. I 200 Glutinous No. 1 36 D SiftM (.iuL.nous No. 2 320 I141 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article105 1926-02-24 113 GIBBOM <>n Pobroary 20th. IMC, at the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. K. A. <i!K on, a son. JOHNSON: At their residence, No. 32, Cairnhill Road, Singapore, or. Thursday, Vvbruary 18th, to Mr. and Mrs. L. G. .Johnson, son. DOUGLAS. A1 Daaunsara Estate, Batn Tigm, on the105 words
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Article122 1926-02-24 113 On Friday, th»- li'ih Febnuiry, Mijn;. Mr. Chen T— m *>ri of Bunks, to Mis> Chow Sicv. Khiun, of Banka. Java pspen phase copy. RIRNIK rORTKK. At St. Cutfcbert'fl Church. Kdinburph, on January 16, 1926, by the Rev. Donald M'Leod, B. !>.. M. InTemesn, assisted by the Rev. George122 words
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Obituary52 1926-02-24 113 HARDOUIN. On Sunday, February 14. at S, Arratoon Road. Penang, the residence of his sister, Mrs. V. sfathien, E;nile Joseph H irdouin. second son of the lat« i Charles Hardouin, of Hardouin Estate, Province. WeDesley, aged years. JOHANNES. At 111 Meyer Road. Singapore. Virginia, beloved wife of the late52 words
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Article350 1926-02-24 113 By thi mail which arrived from Home on Saturday, February 20th., dates up to Januaiy 28th. wire biought. This weekly leaves on Friday l»y the P. and O. steamer Karmala. In connection with the recent blaze m Sago Street when nvv Chinese women were buined to death,350 words
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Article12 1926-02-24 113 Sii George and Lady Maxwell have leturned to Kuala Lumpur from Singapore.12 words
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Article679 1926-02-24 113 Feb. IS The great continent of Australia has the possibilities of much news of interest to this part of the world, of a decidedly mixed character. Everyone will regret the terrible bush fires that the cables record, with their loss of life, though hallowed by examples of heroism679 words
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Article666 1926-02-24 113 Feb. 17 To-day's cables contain references lo two matters of interest to Singapore, one specific, as to the proposed formation of a corps of naval volunte( rs, and the other with reference to the urgent question of dealing with the social hygiene of the Colony. We are not666 words
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Page 113 Advertisements
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Advertisement110 1926-02-24 113 iton to the "Singapore Free Press* ml' foam Kurope to the Straits the atail lines, a ie invited to send name of their steamer a«d la Singapore. Copies will then > nuet them at various ports of call. ia Kur>>;>e wishing detailed into hatt^ &c. can have a copy Share110 words
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Article658 1926-02-24 114 Fickle Memory —or Feb. 19. In a letter written to the Editor of the Malay Mail, Sir Frank Swettenham has descended from the serene atmosphere of Mayfair (and the City) into the discussion as to what developments are possible m the Federal System. He cannot let his private feelings count658 words
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Article885 1926-02-24 114 Feb. 20. There has never been any real doubt that the Commons would ratify the extension of the Mandate for Irak, until that nation is sufficiently stabilised to seek admission to the League of Nations, and determine her own future. The claim of Turkey to a885 words
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Article625 1926-02-24 114 Feb. 22. The trouble between Canton and Hongkong has not abated. All attempts at negotiation have failed, the Chinese authorities wanting to introduce the political element into the discussions. There is lots of im- patience aoout the situation utd the Morning Post has had quite campaign against how625 words
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Article759 1926-02-24 114 Feb. 2:} Of all the professions probably the engineer «rets less sympathy. lt more severe criticism, when i of his estimates turns ()ut not according to Cocker." y e t he iia> mure possibilities to provide ■jpinirt than almost anyone else, i iij-e he has not only to759 words
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Article109 1926-02-24 115 NATIVE AGITATORS ATTACK POLICE. [Aneta Service.] Weltevreden. Feb. 19. At 1.45 this afternoon a large number of natives, after assembling at a mosque m So aliarta. starte'l m procession to the boost Of the Assistant Resident m the middle of the town of Soerakarta, sinking funeral songs109 words
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Article75 1926-02-24 115 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Feb. 18. After shadowing a Siamese banishee throughout the whole day a Penang detectice was rewarded by seeing a man named Xgah Meag iteal tin of cigarettes from a l ikisha. There was a sequel m the Police Court to-day, whin the75 words
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Article115 1926-02-24 115 (From Our Own Correspondent.) IVnang. Feb. 19. A pretty wedding took place at St. George's Church, when Mr. Arthur Mainwaring Maxwi'll. of Negri Sembilan, and Miss Marion Gray Bridges, daughter of General Sir William Thorsby Bridges, of the Australian Military, and Lady Bridges, we iv married. The115 words
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Article76 1926-02-24 115 KU ALA LUMPUR NEWS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 19. There art no reports of rubber smuggling this week, the last seizure being on Jan. 30th. A Eurasian, named V. O. Rice, formerly a clerk m the General Hospital, Singapore, was released to-day after serving nine months for76 words
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Article45 1926-02-24 115 AMAZING SWAG (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Feb. 19. Shaik Abraham, a Tamil, pleaded guilty on three counts of stealing and dishonestly retaining amazing "swag," which included even aspirin. He was sentenced to three months' rigorous imprisonment on each charge, the sentences to run consecutively.45 words
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Article88 1926-02-24 115 (From Our Own Correspondent.) IVnang, Feb. 22. Nearly two thousand Mohammedans have left since the beginning of the month for tin Mecca pilgrimage, the largest number for some years. The Malay lodging houses are crowded. One thousand and thirty-three intending pilgrim! left yesleiday, including arrivals from Singapore,88 words
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Article117 1926-02-24 115 Ej'ily on Sunday morning the Fire Brigade received a call to Coronation Road, off Bukit Timah Road, about the fourth mile, where .a qauntity of oil m the drains on both sides of the load, and which it is presumed had escapee! from a leakage m the pipes supplying the117 words
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Article1533 1926-02-24 115 RLBISER FACTORY SCHEME. (From Our Own Correspondent). Batavia, Feb. 20. The Netherlands Steamship Co., the Rotterdam Lloyd, the Royal Packet Navigation Co., the Deli Mij., the Rubber Cultuur Mij "Senembah" and Messrs van Leeuwen and Boomkamp and Mirandolle Voute have established a syndicate with a provisional capital of1,533 words
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79 1926-02-24 115 FIRST MALAY BARRISTER ADMITTED TO S. S. BAR. Mr. Brumoon Crayin Ahlip, LL.B. of London University and a barrister of Gray* Inn, was admitted yesterday afternoon to the Bar of the Straits Settlements by Mi. Justice Deane. The petition for Mr. Ahlip's admission was made by Mr. J. Aitken, wh<>79 words
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Article121 1926-02-24 115 At the sixth annua 1 general meeting of the Penang Chinese Union, held at the Club premises m Cross Street on Sunday, the following were elected office-bearers for the ensuing year: The bon'ble Mr. Yeok Guan Feok, Dr. Wu Lkn 1< h and Mr. Loke Yew Bee (Patrons); President, Mr.121 words
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FOOTBALL.
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Article499 1926-02-24 116 Inter-State Friendlies to be Revived. The annual football meeting convened by Urn captain, Mr. J. Lee, to consider the ■rraaftMNMtl for the approaching season wa> held at the Cricket Club last evening under the chairmanship of Mr. W. C. Hill. Reporting >n the past season, Mr. Lte499 words
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Article138 1926-02-24 116 The football m the Cricket Club practice match on the Padang yesttrday was of a very poor quality. Colours, who had a stronger defence than Whites, won by the only goal, scored by Barnes m the first half, tut there w^re one or two shots later m138 words
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Article104 1926-02-24 116 f ßeuter's Service.] Beaulieu. Feb. 21. :he rinais of the ladies singles lawn tennis tournament. Miss Helen Wills beat Mrs. Satterthwaite 6 l, 6—l. In the final- „f the men's singles, von Kehnling (Hungary) >eat the English Davies Cup player, Kingsley, 7—5, 3—6. 6—l, 6—3. Paris, Feb. 22.104 words
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Article31 1926-02-24 116 [Reuter's Service.] St. Agustine, Florida, Feb. 22. In an 18-h )le golf match, Compston and Massy, conceding eight bisques, beat Miss ColU-tt and Miss Browne by one hole.31 words
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YACHTING.
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Article707 1926-02-24 116 Teeming Skies and Fluky Winds. Captain Flett started eleven boats at 10.30 a.m. yesterday m weather that was a change from the late strenuous going, en route for the Man-o'-War Buoy, the Joy, after performing various gyroscopic manoeuvres amidst the hulks, retiring from the conflict with707 words
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Article41 1926-02-24 116 JOVIAL JUDGE WINS. [Reuter's Service.] Liverpool, Feb. 19. In the Waterloo Cup (coursing) fi na i J. L. Jarvis's Jovial Judge beat R. Rank's Running Rein. The betting was 7 to 4 against the winner, which won easily.41 words
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Article50 1926-02-24 116 [Reuter's Service.] Fra n Quebec, Feb. 21. *rank Dupuis won the three-day inter national dog: Derby, covering 123 miles di vided into three laps each of forty-one miles m 12 hr. 32 m. 10 sec. The second days lap was completed during a blizzard, lwenty teams competed.50 words
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Article1009 1926-02-24 116 VISIT BY COMMISSIONERS. The Progress of the Undertaking. Most of the members of the Singapore Municipal Commission joined m the trip to Gur.ong Pulai yesterday morning and witnessed for themselves the progress that has been made m the gigantic undertaking, which, when complete, is going to add something1,009 words
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SELANGOR RACES.
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Article333 1926-02-24 116 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Feb. 20. For the first day of the Selangor i a << the going was good and there was a fct&e attendance, including the Chief Secretar. Sir George Maxwell, and Lady Maxwell; aX, the Sultan of Perak. The following an the results:333 words
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Article188 1926-02-24 116 QUINS BIG SCORE AGAINST OXFORD. [Free Press Exclusive Cable.— Copyright.] London, Feb. 21. In one of the semi-finals of the County Championship Hampshire, winners of the South Eastern Division, beat Gloucestershire, winners of the South Western Division, and one of last year's finalists, by 16 points to 6.188 words
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Article30 1926-02-24 116 MILLIGAN BEATS ZIVK (Free Press Exclusive Cable.— Copyright >. London. Feb. 20. Milligan and Zivic met m a ten-round contest m New York, the former ffettin* the verdict on points.30 words
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515 1926-02-24 117 WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY, 17, 1926. THE PROS AND COINS OF FILMS. b* aid of the harmful effects n the minds of the young m CO intrfes, but there is to <;u»-stion. How I !c haw paused to think of the th«- filial hav<- done? Before them•- n <»i films into England,T.K. - 515 words
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Article184 1926-02-24 117 Win For Naval Team. it M.S. Vindictive I, Military .1. m- bri-jht BOCCCr was witnessed on the :um on Monday afternoon, when a team the Vindictive met the Fort Canning nd won by the comfortable margin Or :iU to on It was a well-contested for the most part, but184 words
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Article37 1926-02-24 117 Ml C, K. Colling*, manager of Joseph I and S« .1-, has recovered from his t:i'.i!s illness and has gone for a te Tenang Hill, with Mrs. Collinge. t to re tun to Singapore on the inst37 words
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Article703 1926-02-24 117 GOLDEN GIRL TROPHY. On Tuesday evening last the Ella-Dorothy challenged the Kathleen for the Lundon Cup and wem handsomely m a strong breeze bf 2 mir.utes 45 seconds clear >f handicap. Members are notified that th:- start for the second round of ihir Race on Sunday 21st. February, will703 words
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Article182 1926-02-24 117 There will be general regret among those who knew him to hear of the death of the Rev. Walter Naish, who died suddenly at Bexlej Station on Sunday night, Jan. 17th. It was n ri at first known who he was till reference w;is made182 words
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Article1575 1926-02-24 117 The open !a*vn tennis tournament at Chinese New Year, which one hopes has come to be an annual event m Singapore m view cf its evident popularity, strikes some of us as flouting the powers which control the weather, for at this time of the year one anticipates1,575 words
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Article244 1926-02-24 117 Navy 2, S.C.C 1. Although play m the Navy VM. S.C.C fixture on ac Padang yesterday did not reach a hiv.i standard, some exciting football was vitnessed, and, handicapped a; th^y were <y being without Smith, who was off form d had to retire before244 words
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Article1113 1926-02-24 118 FREE LANCE - FREE LANCE ITALY. I am afraid that when I first trod on Italy's fair soil I uttered a good honest English Damn. Anyone who has crossed the frontier at Ventimiglia will appreciate this. As it was near Christmastide many weie travelling to Italy, but this made no difference1,113 words
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Article576 1926-02-24 118 CHINESE HELD ON MURDER CHARGE. Evidence adduced before the Coroner, Mr. F. G. Bourne, yesterday, m connection with the terrible fate of five Chinese women, who were entrapped on the first floor of No. 1) Sago Street and burned to death when the premises caught fire a576 words
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Article96 1926-02-24 118 Further reference tv trie publication of a book purporting to l.i. c record of the trial of Goh Hood Kiat at the Assizes last year on a charge of attempting to murder a fellow countryman named Wong Yonc; Soo was made m the Supreme Court yesterday96 words
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LENGLEN BEATS WILLS.
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Article154 1926-02-24 118 Students Raid Courts. [Reuter's Service.] Cannes, Feb. 16. In sunshine and a very light breeze the crowd queued up for the unreserved seats at an early hour. Kinema operators stationed themselves at all the available windows m the neighbouring buildings. A crowd, chiefly consisting of youths and154 words
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Article169 1926-02-24 118 An interesting doubles tennis match was played at the residence of Mr. Mugliston m Cluny Road yesterday afternoon, when Kleinman and Pinckney defeated Glover and Hall. It was a five-set match and produced some of the best tennis that has been seen m Singapore for a long169 words
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Article233 1926-02-24 118 Members of the Singapore Volunteer Rifle Association held their annual Chinese New Year meeting at the Bukit Timah Range. shooting taking place on Saturday and Monday. The entries were good and the shooting reached a high standard. The results of the various events were: 200 yards.— l233 words
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Article43 1926-02-24 118 (From Cur Own Correspondent.) Penang, Feb. 16. Penang played the Medan visitors at golf to-day, the following being the results: Gulland (Medan) beat Anderson (Penang) by five and three. Wrigley (Penang) beat Jenkins (Medan) by six and four.43 words
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Article41 1926-02-24 118 The following: are the results of the Chinese New Year competitions: Flag. Winners, J. Strachan and H. I. Jones. Mixed Foursome. Winners, Mrs. H. J. G. Blits and J. Strachan, 44 minus 4 5 16 equals 39 11-16.41 words
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Article28 1926-02-24 118 The Weiding Cup was played for over the Chinese New Year and was won by Mr. R. C. Taylor with a net score of 65.28 words
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Article579 1926-02-24 118 BECALMED IN THE RHIO STRAITS The concern which was being felt m Singapore owing to the non-return of the yachting party which left Singapore N Friday evening on Mr. F. Wat*rhous< schooner rigged craft, the Sandaran. a cruise among the islands of the I Archipelago during the579 words
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Article257 1926-02-24 118 Last Night's Concert. M.irical ente. taiTiinents such as that Riven by the Kendall String Quartette (Katherine Kendall, Dorothy Jones. Dorothy Brook and Edith Hanson) at the Victoria Theatre last night, are rare m Singapoi*and it was only fitting that the ccmpan.\ received a warm welcome. There \va> a257 words
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Article677 1926-02-24 119 WmilWfl Hastings was admitted to Kuala Lumpur Hospital on Thursday. Mr. EL N. Firrers proceeded to Singapore, ing by trc Albert Vogler for a H "irkong. Mr. Walter Pilkington Crawford, the wellr.nown vi>iting agent, cf Seremban, has return» d from Home. Mr V. H. Pearson, a677 words
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Article1738 1926-02-24 119 I AUXCH BUILDER CLAIMS $35,900. Negligence Held Against Rubber Factory. A claim for $35,000 for damage caused m a fire which originated m the Lam Choon Rubber Works m Larentier Street last August and spiead to an adjoining ship-build-ing yard, destroying, it is alleged 21 piank and1,738 words
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Article75 1926-02-24 119 'From Our Own Correspondent.; Penang, Feb. 16. The funeral of Mr. Louis Karl, assistant chief sanitary inspector, who was stabbed to death on Saturday m the coolie lines at Patani Road, was largely attended, those present including the Municipal Engineer and members of the department. The75 words
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Article594 1926-02-24 119 ANNUAL MEETING OF MALAYAN BRANCH. The? arnual meeting of the .Malayan Branch oi the British Medical AssociatMNt was held at the King Edward VII College I of Medicine, Singapore, on [Bth, !4th and 15th February. The following officers wer^ -letted Tor j the ensuing year: President, the594 words
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Article78 1926-02-24 119 When the steamer Anking arrived m Singapore from China on Thursday last. Senior Revenue Officer Lister man boarded the ship and conducted a search for illicit chandu. A quantity of about 5,700 tahils of non-Government chandu was found hidden m the oil fuel filter and the78 words
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Article60 1926-02-24 119 The resolutions effecting the sub-division of the capital of Lunas Rubber Estates Limited, which previously consisted at 84,000 shares of 5 dollars each, into 420,000 of 1 dollar each, which were passed at an extraordinary general meeting of the Company on February Ist., were confirmed at a60 words
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Article43 1926-02-24 119 Tht following are staying at Government House as the guests of His Excellency the Governor and Lady Guillemard: The Kight Hon. The Viscount and Lady Lee., the Hon. Mr. Justice Gompertz and Mrs. Gompert?., Sir Charles Eliot, Miss Kendall, Miss Brook.43 words
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Article1043 1926-02-24 120 PROMINENT VISITORS. I <From Our Own Correspondent.) Bat a via, Feb. 13. A Will It the maiiy visitor? to Java at tht Momtnt is Dr. John R. Mott, of Y.M. ('.A. fame, who is making a trip through the i.»iand. He has already given several lectures, which have1,043 words
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Article1358 1926-02-24 120 VISIT OF H.M.S. HERMES. (From Our Own Correspondent). Jesselton, Feb. 9. The visit of H.M.S. Hermes has been an epoch-making event m the history of North Borneo. Since the days when the ships of His Majesty's Navy first sailed along the coast of Borneo, feeling their way1,358 words
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Article647 1926-02-24 120 AN INTERESTING BOOK. British Malaya, 1824-1867: by L. A Mills, with appendix by C. O. Blagden. November Journal of the Malayan Branch of the Straits Asiatic Society. Price 3.50. The author set out with the intention of giving an adequate account of the history of the part647 words
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Article359 1926-02-24 120 Wyllie Littledyke St. Andrew's Cathedral choir attended m full strength yesterday afternoon to do honour to one of their number, Mr. Hector Mac Donald Wyllie, on the occasion of his marriage to Miss Margaret Ann Littledyke. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Littledyke. if Edinburgh and Singapore. The359 words
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Article77 1926-02-24 120 A success for the F.M.S. is announced m the results, just published, of the DeceniUcompetitions of the Sloan-Duployan Short hand Society. Entries were received from all parts of the Empire, a total of 16 medal> beinfc awarded. The silver medal m Class 11, for the best paper m Reporting Style77 words
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570 1926-02-24 121 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1926. STRAITS SETTLEMENTS (SINGAPORE) ASSN. SOCIAL HYGIENE Ql ESTION. Th« .r.\r minuUs of a Committee Id on February 17th. m the Staff*] r> hange Room an* officially up; Prt>*nt Mmhi. A. P. Robinson (Pre- J. Campbell Vice- President), the b« n'ble Mr. C Everitt. Mr. H. B.570 words
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Article99 1926-02-24 121 i uitinjr has been generally resumed m M....ras Presidency but the following taluks v !:»sed to recruiting owing to prevalence -ease. Salem District: Taluks of Salem and (under the jurisdiction of the E. C. Madras). Salem, Rasipuram and Attur It! the jurisdiction of the A. E. C. Nega-99 words
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Article16 1926-02-24 121 Mr. R. J. H. Sidney left Kuala Lumour •n Tuesday by the Singapore mail. Homeward bound.16 words
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Article493 1926-02-24 121 SUGGESTIONS FOR THE TROPICS. (Specially Writien for Free Press). Little Britishers m the Tropics often become very fastidious and lose their appetite for a spell. In such cases it is a good plan to introduce a few novelties into their diet and the following menus, muchE.I. - 493 words
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Article279 1926-02-24 121 Russian Light Opera Co. at Theatre. The Russian Imperial Light Opera Company had a very appreciative auo ence at the Victoria Theatre last night for their presenttion of "Gypsy Love," the first of the two performances they are giving during their visit to Singapore. In all the circumstances279 words
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Article494 1926-02-24 121 SULTAN MOSQUE KAMPONG GLAM. The following has been officially communicated by the Chairman of the Mosque: A meeting of the Muslims was held on Saturday, the 13th. instant, at the Arabic Social and Literary Club at No. 26-A, Newton Road, Singapore, m connection with the proposal to494 words
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Article86 1926-02-24 121 The December number of this publication is of much interest to scientists. There art* notes on a new race of flower-pecker, and a fly catcher, and on a collection < f reptiles and amphibians from Mount Murid. Dr. Malcolm Smith discourses on the serpc-nts of Borneo, Dr.86 words
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Article65 1926-02-24 121 Two Cantonese, Kan Chung and Bok Kian, have been arrested and charged with criminal breach of trust m respect of over $3,000 worth of jewellery. The former, who is charged with having committed the offence as a servant, was employed by Kam Cheng San of 16765 words
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Article91 1926-02-24 121 On Wednesday evening the Royal Army Medical Corps played a friendly game against the Old Rafflesians, on the Raffles School ground, the Medicals running out winners by 4 l. Great improvement was shown m the Medicals side and some really good play was seen m the forward line, McGill91 words
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Article29 1926-02-24 121 When Mr. G. A. Ambler, of the Victoria Institution, Kuala Lumpur, goes to Singapore on transfer, he will take charge of the Outram-rd. school, says the Times of Malaya.29 words
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THE GREAT MATCH.
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Article309 1926-02-24 121 [fteuter's Service.] Cannes, Feb. 16. Madamoiselle Lenglen's victory was that of the dragon fly over the bee. All Miss Wills' industry, pertinacity and physical strength were unavailing against Lenglen's swift darts across the court. Lightning anticipation, seconded by equally rapid movement, over balanced Wills' hardest drives. It was309 words
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Article66 1926-02-24 121 Success of Medan Visitors. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Feb. 17. In a football match played to-day Medan beat Penang by two goals to one. It was a moderate game m which the visitors were slightly superior m combination. Slangcnburg, the Dutch international, who has recently arrived66 words
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Article369 1926-02-24 121 The Barnes Cup. The preliminary games for the Barnes Cup were contested on the Balestier Ground yesterday. The conditions were three chukkers of 6 mm. each. The going was on the hard side. First Chukker. Onraet (Colours) vs. Burke (White).— White led off and Davies scored m first minute.369 words
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Article1639 1926-02-24 122 DIVERGENT VIEWS IN SUPREME COURT CASE. Estimates of Fire Damage. The two expei ts called to give evidence m the Supreme Court action yesterday as to the extent of the damage caused by the fir< which originated m the Lam Choon Rubber Works m Lavender Street last August1,639 words
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Article150 1926-02-24 122 Goh Teck Huat, a Straits-born Chinese was arrested m Hongkong recently on instructions from the local police and was yesterday produced before the Second Magistrate, Mr. Bull, and remanded on charges of forgery. The prosecutors m the case are the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, it being150 words
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Article1303 1926-02-24 122 No. I.— ENLISTING (Specially Written for Free Press.) It was m the late spring of 1917 that we first noticed on the hoardings a small blue poster intimating that not only Men, More Men, but women also were now urgently required to join the Women's Army AuxiliaryM.H. - 1,303 words
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Article216 1926-02-24 122 THE KENDALL STRING QUARTETTE. H.E. the Governor and Lady Guillemard entertained more than 250 guest.- at their At Home last night and thus provided a farther opportunity of enjoying the -ie[tghtftd music which the Kendall String Quartette (the Misses Katharine Kendall, violin. Dorothy Brook, violin, D<>r>thy Jones, viola,216 words
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Article233 1926-02-24 122 The Merrj Widow. "The Merry Widow" is remembered most of us by its popular waltz airs -i lilting music, but this ever-popular musical comedy a> presented by the Russian Ufkt Opera Company at the Victoria Theatre last night was particularly interesting, for it included many touches «.i233 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Letter217 1926-02-24 123 To th* Editor. -Another Income Tax year ends on ">th April, l£>2>i, and claims may be made for ivjiaymen: of tax suffered for any or f the wars commencing 6th April, 1920. Th*- additional allowances given by the Fhmmki Act benefit almost all taxpaytrs, v render217 words
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330 1926-02-24 123 MM m which a Chinese was charged Deintr m possession of an automatic I an 1 _''<• rounds of ammunition without a permit, was concluded m the District Court, before Mr. P. F. David, yesterday, BMd being found guilty. Inspector Beetoek, of the Marine330 words
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Article115 1926-02-24 123 YESTERDAY'S LIST. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce .^sociation held its 747 th. auction r<!ay, when there was Catalogued &7M4 lbs.; 396.14 tons. Offered 516,122 2MJ6 ton>. Sold 46A£62 lbs.; 201.32 tt»n>. Spot. n 2s. sd. N v York 60 cts. PRICES REALIZED. RM«d Smoked Sheet Cents Per Lb.115 words
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Article48 1926-02-24 123 \V»- regret to announce the death of Mrs. fruhbins. wife of Mr. H. E. Gubbins, which t"«»k place yesterday from malaria at Sea Vifw Hotel, where Mr. Gubbins is also lyin^r ill with the same complaint. The funeral will take place at 5 p.m. to-day at Bidarari Cemetery.48 words
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Article737 1926-02-24 123 Mr. A. K. McKenna has been appointed to act as Assistant Superintendent of Police, Singapore. Commander W. G. Oldershaw R.D., RN.R M late Harbour Master, Trinidad, arrived and resumed duties as Deputy Master Attendant, Singapore, on the 17th instant. The re-appointment of the hon'ble Mr. Song737 words
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Article1400 1926-02-24 123 REMARKABLE BANKRUPTCY CASE. Debtor's Big Claims Against Weil-Known Firms. A remarkable case, involving the shooting of the petitioning creditor, store-keeper for the Anglo-French Trading Co., who had a miraculous escape with his life by an assailant who stated that he had been hired for the purpose, and claims1,400 words
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Article101 1926-02-24 123 The Russian Light Opera Company scored another distinct success at the Victoria Theatre last night. A varied programme was presented consisting of Spanish, Polish and Russian dances, Pierrot and Columbine Ballet. Russian folk songs and speciality numbers, m which the full strength of the company appeared and101 words
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Article99 1926-02-24 123 [Renter 9 Service.] New York, Feb. 18. In the national in-door lawn tennis tournament doublts, Brugnon and Dailey beat Mangin and Jolliff 3—6, G— o, 6—3. Tilden and Anderson beat Seligson and Kuhn 6 l. 6 2, thus entering the semi-finals. The Tildtn and Barotra match m the99 words
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Article67 1926-02-24 123 The February Spoon comp3tition took place at Seletar on Thursday, Feb. 18th, and resulted as follows. The Ammunition Sweep was also won by Mrs. Fraser. Yds. Yds. Yds. Heap 300 200 100 Total. Mrs. Frasef 27 31 27 102.20 Mrs. McGregor 21 22 27 101.94 Mrs.67 words
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Article1172 1926-02-24 124 Quicquid agunt hontlne* nosffi eat farrajt Li'flli Juvenal. We have to b.- more mindful of the dignity of our Rulers than they have m London. Traffic regulations regarding motor cars at races and other big popular assemblies always exempt the vehicle of His Ex. frcm the1,172 words
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Article326 1926-02-24 124 The following: action was taken at a meeting- of Committee No, (5 held on Feb. 16th:— Decided that the original decision to supply electric current to the Singapore Traction Co. at a flat rate of 4 1 cents per unit up to Dee. 31st, 1930, be confirmed. The326 words
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Article101 1926-02-24 124 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Feb. 20. Bayani. until recently Al Trono's ma-ragc-r, interviewed as regards the notice appearing m a Singapore newspaper to the effect that Al Trono has severed his conn< TtiOß with him, said that he was not aware until shown the notice here that101 words
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Article22 1926-02-24 124 Ur- F. C. Sands, 0.8. E., the Com ~n-of Boy Scouts for Malay., ar it «l h, Ipofc on Thursday from Penang.22 words
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Article48 1926-02-24 124 NORWEGIAN'S FIXE PERFORMANCE. [Reuter's Service.] New York, Feb. 18. The Norwegian, Charles Hotf, cleared the bar m a pole jump at a height of 13 feet 4 inches. [Last week Hoff, after falling on his face at the first attempt, cleared 13 feet S inches].48 words
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Article22 1926-02-24 124 [Reuter's Service.] London, Feb. 17. Playing m the annual match at Beckenham, Cambridge beat Oxford by three goals to two.22 words
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Article26 1926-02-24 124 [Reuter's Service.] London, Feb. 17. In the Scottish League Dundee beat Falkirk by one goal to nil; Aberdeen drew with Partick Thirtb, neither scoring.26 words
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Article30 1926-02-24 124 [Reuter's Service.] Georgetown, Feb. 18. Stumps were drawn owing to the rain, the M.C.C. having scored 243 for the loss of 8 wickets. The match was drawn.30 words
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Article114 1926-02-24 124 [Reuter's Service.] Nice, Feb. 17. Mile. Lenglen spent the day m bed and her father said she was going on as we ji as could be expected. She will probably play m the Monte Carlo tournament. New York. Feb. 17. In the national indoor lawn-tennis tournament Richards beat114 words
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Article56 1926-02-24 124 [Reuter's Service.] Georgetown, Feb. 16. At the closo West Indies had a score of 462 (Browne 102, unfinished), and the M.C.C. were i>7 for Holmes contributing 53. Georgetown, Feb. 17. The M.C.C. were dismissed for 264, and. following on, lad made yfi for the loss of56 words
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Article22 1926-02-24 124 [Reuter's Service.] London, Feb. 16. In a Scottish Leagce match Queen's Park beat St. Mirren by one gc*l to nil.22 words
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Article106 1926-02-24 124 PROS. HEAT LADIES. FReuter's Service.l St. Auffustine, Florida, Feb. 19. In a four-ball golf match, Massy and Compston beat Miss Glenna Collett, American lady champion, and Miss Mary Blown by 2 and 1. The Professionals, who conceded six bisques, went round m 65, eitrht strokes below par, and106 words
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Article150 1926-02-24 124 BATTLING KEY MATCHED. (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Feb. 19. In the absence of Al Trono, Yew Jin met Delprado over ten rounds. Delprado made a plucky stand, but he was fought to a standstill and took the count m the sixth round. Cheng Hai, with an150 words
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Article733 1926-02-24 124 GOVERNOR'S OFFICIAL FAREW Xl L. Presentation of Medals. The Royal Sussex Regiment leaves Mnya pore for its Indian station on Saturda.v. March 6, the Duke <«f Wellington 's Regiment, which is to relieve the Royai Bhm here, being due to arrive from Cai: wo or three days733 words
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Article86 1926-02-24 124 A laige audience mitmtmtd the pn-M-nt-ation at the Victoria Theatre on Sat..nitfht of the Count of Luxemburg bf the Russian Imperial L%bt Opera Cnmpan.x. The chojus work was a^ain much api n ated, especially the dancing. The Compar £aye a very enjoyable performance if th< popular <,pera,86 words
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Article392 1926-02-24 125 \ame of Mr. A. J. Sheedy has been the Commission of the Peace for I B. llibson and A. L. Birse have apj inted Police Magistrates for arore. U. \V. A. Trinrmer, chairman of the n Harbour Board, left for Penanjf tiurday and will probably be392 words
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Article224 1926-02-24 125 A Week Without Captures. the first time since the introduction -trictinn and the establishment of the C«Si mm preventive fleet, the weekly ti records no captures. week a«ro it was reported that the r MS a.m. on Jan. 30, had cap■i. off Batu Pahat. a sampar.. with 50224 words
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Article83 1926-02-24 125 tfTMtod m Kuala Lumpur on Friday a Eurasian named V. O. Rice was r. u^ht up before Mr. Bull, Second Ma- ■>•* ,»n Saturday on a charge of criI br'-ach of trust as a public servant. B claimed trial and was remanded a •>n bail of83 words
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Article1253 1926-02-24 125 KLIP KLIP - LYRIC POETRY.— 1. KLIP KLIP It has been said that England is famous for her Constitution and her Lyrical Poetry. In a sense all verse is lyrical, for the lyrical spirit pervades all true poetry. The difference between a lyric and an epic is one ttf form rather than of1,253 words
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Article253 1926-02-24 125 THE SHORTAGE OF LABOUR. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, Feb. 21. The annual meeting of the Malacca Planters' Association was held m the Malacca Club to-day, when Mr. H. E. Burgess was elected Chairman, Mr. G. B. W. Gray ViceChairman, and Messrs. Pole, Milne, Nixon, Strivens and the253 words
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Article225 1926-02-24 125 The following had the honour of dining with His Excellency the Governor and Lady Guillemard at Government House on Friday, February 19th. H.E. Major General Sir T. Fraser, X.C.8., C.5.1., C.M.G., Miss Fraser, Hon. Sir William Murison, Kt. Bach., Hon. Mr. Hayes and Mrs. Marriott, Hon. Mr. M.225 words
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Article606 1926-02-24 125 A Bright Innings by King. The S.C.C. practice match between teams of twelve a side skippered by the Captain and Vice-Captain was continued on the Padang on Saturday afternoon and resulted m a cDmfortable win for Cantrell's men by 47 runs. The Vice-Captain's side, which had made606 words
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Article114 1926-02-24 125 [Reatcr's Service] New York, Feb. 19. In the quarter finals of the National Indoor Lawn Tennis Tournament, Lacoste beat Vincent Richards, 6—4, 6—2. Borotra beat Tilden, 13—11, 6—3. Brugnon beat Francis Hunter, 6 4, 6 4. New Yark, Feb. 20. In the doubles semi-final, Tilden and Anderson114 words
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Article30 1926-02-24 125 ARMY BEAT THE NAVY. (Free Press Exclusive Cable. Copyright). London, Ten. 20. In the annual association football match the Army defeated the Navy by 6 goals to 2.30 words
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Article20 1926-02-24 125 [Reutsr's Service.] London. Feb. 21. At Dublin to-day Wales beat Ireland at hockey by 4 goals to 3.20 words
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Article879 1926-02-24 126 HI INJUNCTION AGAINST AN EDITOK. Parties to Give Evidence. Wong YoQg Soo, the complainant m the MM m which Goh Hood Kiat was charged with attempted murder, and Goh Lai Kan, th» editor of a hook entitled "The Trial of <i«>h H- <«l Kiat," are both to879 words
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Article22 1926-02-24 126 Mr. Justice Deane, who has been sitting m the Courts of Appeal m Penang and Kedah. returned to Singapore during the week-end.22 words
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Article415 1926-02-24 126 VALIDITY OF CEREMONY TO BE TRIED. Application m Supreme Court. The validity of an Eurasian's death bed marriage four days before his death is the issue which Mr. Justice Deane directed to be tried m the "upreme Court yesterday arising out of the petition for letters of415 words
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Article412 1926-02-24 126 FACTORY WORKERS ATTACKED. Mr. Bull, the Second Magistrate, had a case before him yesterday, m which a Chinese was charged m connection with a r cent affray which resulted m two other Chinese being; stabbed. The accused was found guilty and came up for sentence. His Worship412 words
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Article1496 1926-02-24 126 PRESIDENT'S SPEECH The speech of the retiring President at the meeting on Sunday (already briefly reported by telegraph) was as follows. The accounts and balance sheet for the year ended 31st December, 1925, have been laid before you as usual and with your approval I will take1,496 words
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Article172 1926-02-24 126 The Prize List. At the annual tournament at th<- Kftl Club during- the Chin.se New Yea?- holi<la\ the entries were not quite so numi last year, but theie was pi r.ty to ke< r> f i v« courts fully occupied. Fine weather vailed until B o'clock on172 words
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Article5316 1926-02-24 127 London, Feb. IS. tac T;eaty of Versailles. i a now i -spcnsibility mentally dialing umnai Japan's post-war .vorld, from the part I the war. Baron Matsui MB* m an article m the Manchester n the future of Japan. The that ;.lthough the absence I :»r:y occasion of a spectacular5,316 words
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Article925 1926-02-24 128 MURDER OF MR. C. E. MOUNTAIN. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Jesselton, Feb. 16. Lnmat Estate, on the West Coast of North Borneo/ was on Feb. 12th the scene of an affair which, to the regret of everybody, resulted m the death of Mr. C E. Mountain, the925 words
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Article263 1926-02-24 128 RESULTS OF FINAL I'IU'kKKItS There was an excellent attendance at the Balestier Ground on Saturday afternoon t<> witness the final chukker s in the Barne< Cup Polo competition, amongst those present befog Lady Guiliemard and H. E Major-General Sir T. i i-r. Tbt yointr was on the263 words