The Straits Budget, 19 January 1923
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section30 1923-01-19 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES. fOL. LXXVII No. 3388 Singapore, Friday, January 19, 1923 ESTABLISHED OVER THREE QUARTER OF A CENTURY. Price 25 cents.30 words
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Article285 1923-01-19 1 LEADERS— Gunong Pulai Scheme 12 Rubber Scare Tactics 12 France and Germany 12-13 Gtgtong Pulai Again 19 The Ruhr War 13 America and Rubber 13-14 General Local and Personal 1-2 Reuter’s Service 3-7 Passport Inspection 9 New Lccal Industry 9 Kuala Lumpur Smash 9 Collapse of an M. B.285 words
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Article4489 1923-01-19 1 from p Ss r Coomaraswamy, an occulist H R if °t\ earr >ed the plaudits of airivorl t. rince Wales last year, has tcrwU t m nan P from Colombo, and in"ls 10 ma ke a tour of Malaya. be sut7.!! y *i! 0 n V mc>rous4,489 words
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FRIDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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340 1923-01-19 3 outer's Service London, January 10. P note states that Italy ia miner a mission and emphasises J:*’ operation is in no way military ut' optical .and no d'sturbance will be b .‘Vr., tin* normal life ofouter's Service - 340 words
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Article365 1923-01-19 3 Paris, January 11. Official French troops left this morn- n S for Essen and will occupy at 3 p.m. Bruckiiausen, Gelsenkirchen, Essen, YVerdand Ratingen. Two divisions of iniaii11y and one of cavalry are under the c>nunand of General Henrys, under the t,Jl of General Degoutte. A detachment365 words
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Article234 1923-01-19 3 London, January 11. Berlin Ebert and the Cabinet have issued a proclamation declaring they will do what they can to mitigate the effects of the disastrous French action, and warning the people aganst ill-advised action. London, January’ 11. A Berlin message states that a wave of protest against234 words
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Article135 1923-01-19 3 London, January 11. The Times Washington correspondent states that the French action in the Ruhr is viewed with anger and repulsion and the American and French Governments are rapidly drifting into a situation :n which any effective co-operat on for long would be impossible. London, January 11. The135 words
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Article101 1923-01-19 3 London, January 11. Berlin A message from Heydekrug states that the irruption of Lithuanians to Memel is extending, but collisions up till now have not occurred. The object of the Lithuanians is believed to be to confront the Ambassadors’ Conference with a fait accompli. London, January 11. A101 words
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Article34 1923-01-19 3 London, January 11. A Calcutta message states that the city is again paralysed in consequence of a complete lockout in reply to l, e strike of stevedores. There has been sonn disorder.34 words
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126 1923-01-19 3 London, January 11. A joint Anglo-American campaign is threatened by rubber manufacturers against the Stevenson Act. Mr. Hines, of the Firestone Company, is visiting England and in a statement of the American case to the India Rubber Manufacturers’ Association, of Manchester, says that a deputation126 words
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Article120 1923-01-19 3 London, January 11. Armed, civilians have burned Si gn railway station to the ground. Two passenger trains were destroyed in the tire. Petrol and mines were used in the desuuction of the station. The explosions shook the town. The damage is estimated at £BO,OOO. Simultaneously with the120 words
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Article61 1923-01-19 3 London, January 11. The Board of Trade returns show that Britain exported (54,000,000 tons of coal to the value of £72,500,000 last year, compared with 25,000,000 tons to the value of £43,000,000 in 1921. The value of bullion exported in 1922 was £58,000,000 of which £27,000,000 were sent61 words
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Article85 1923-01-19 3 London, January 11. Helsingfors The Krasny Gazeta publishes the Trotsky order, dismissing the army commander of the 23rd diTMion stationed on the Volga, also the commander if the artillery school and ordering a court-martial on the charges of flogging soldiers and drunken orgies. London, January 11. According fo a85 words
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Article58 1923-01-19 3 London, January 11. Geneva The Opium Commission has been informed that Turkey and Persia propose to ratify the convention and the Commission has decided to invite Switzerland and certain South American states to enforce the convention. Sir J. Campbell proposed a discussion of the methods of controlling opium58 words
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Article54 1923-01-19 3 London, January 11. Palermo Constantine, ex-King of Greece, has died of cerebral hemorrhage. London, January 11. Palermo The late ex-King Constantine had been suffering from arterio-scle.Vsis and nephritis, hut the end was unexpected He had arranged to settle at Florence shortly. Queen Sophia and three daughters were54 words
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Article37 1923-01-19 3 London, January 11. Paris The Senate has resumed discussion of the reconstruction of the p, ample Industricllo de Chine and Senators Dclahayt* and Jenour er opposed the measure. The debate has been adjourned till Friday.37 words
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SATURDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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1493 1923-01-19 3 Reltek’s Service London, January 11. Par s Loud cheers resounded in the Chamber ot Deputies as ;V1. Poincare traced the developments justifying his present action. The Premier recapitulated ins arguments against the British reparations plan and in favourReltek’s Service - 1,493 words
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Article111 1923-01-19 4 London, January 12. Reuter learns that the British Government is associating with the French Government in protesting to Lithuania against the incursion on Memel. It is expected that a British cruiser will be despatched to Memel. London, January 12. The L thuanian official version represents the occurrences at Memel111 words
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Article103 1923-01-19 4 Paris, January 12. 1 he Senate has voted for the reconstruction of the Banquc Industrielle dc Chine. (Havas.) London, January 13. Paris In the Senate, M. Jeanneney, the reporter of the bill for reconstructing tlie Banquc Industrielle de Chine, who ha.I resigned, spoke at length, urging its rejection.103 words
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Article55 1923-01-19 4 Iv>ndon, January 12. Washington In the Senate, Senator med insisted that the acquisition of the 11l sh an l French West Indies was necessary for the safety of the United Mates and the security of the Panama anal. He submitted a resolution calling upon the Government to55 words
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Article50 1923-01-19 4 London, January 11. I lie feature of the exchanges is the s rvngth of sterling on New York which stands at -1 /(J7M». The market is anxiously awaiting developments on the Continent and .French francs are 08/05, Belgian 71/2.) with the lire at 1)4 German marks are at *lB,OOO.50 words
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Article46 1923-01-19 4 London, January 11. •Paris: Ihe Minister for Finance has tabled a bill increasing by 20 per cent, ail direct and indirect taxation, except on wages and salaries, which it is anticipated will yield 3,200,000,000 francs. It ts hoped by this to balance the Budget46 words
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Article36 1923-01-19 4 London, January 12. Washington: The Army Appro,.riat ons Itill as reported to the House of Representatives provides for the same "umber of troops as last year, 125,000 enlisted men and 12,000 officers36 words
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92 1923-01-19 4 London, January 12. Tin 1 well-known merchants, Messrs. Sanderson and Co., in their weekly market review, quote figures contesting Mr. Hint In,, mimt that the prospective supply o rubber is insufficient bo meet probable .motion and show there will be a iplrs margin of92 words
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Article162 1923-01-19 4 London, January 12. Lausanne This morning’s meeting of the sub-cominission dealing with fiscal matters was adjourned, owing to the Turkish objection. Ihcy were unable to agree to the Allied proposals. London, January 12. Lausanne Reuter learns that as a result of Hassan Bey’s visit to Angora, from where162 words
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Article59 1923-01-19 4 London, January 12. The Morning Post Helsingfors correspondents reports that Bolshevik papers state that the Soviet has proposed to China a defensive alliance against Japan and other capitalistic states. The Soviet is willing to relinquish the Boxer Indemnity and all privileges regarding the import of Russian g59 words
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Article50 1923-01-19 4 London, January 11. Washington The Secretary of Uie Treasury, Mr. Mellon, is reported to have declared that it is certain that an agreement for funding the British debt to America will be reached before the British Commissioners depart, which has been tentatively fixed for January 20.50 words
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Article46 1923-01-19 4 London, January 13. It is announced that the recent AngloPersian issue was twelve times over-sub-scribed. Business in rubber shares on the Stock Exchange has expanded considerably and prices improved all round in view of the rise in the commodity to Is. 4d. per lb.46 words
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Article103 1923-01-19 4 London, January 12. Havana Morgan’s were the highest bidders, at 1)0.77 per cent., for the Cuban loan of 50,000,000 dollars at 5V 2 per cent, for thirty years. London, January 12. Berlin It is announced that the Russian Government has ratified a large agricultural concession to Krupp’s. in south103 words
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MONDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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1254 1923-01-19 4 Keltkk s Sekvicl London, January 13. Berlin The admission French journalists in the Reichstag has been suspended. The House remained standing to hear the speech of Chancellor Cuno vehemently denouncing the French most cosily military action.Keltkk s Sekvicl - 1,254 words
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Article444 1923-01-19 5 y London, January 15. Allied following a meeting of Internal thn Ki :r r8 yesterday it is believed default i.f n les declare a further 'cries i ornia ny regarding coal delishould demand that further pressure exerted against Germany. London, January 15. i sa Vs th -41 s444 words
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Article204 1923-01-19 5 London, January 13. Geneva The League of Nations Opium Committee has decided that the quantity of opium and other drugs required by various countries for medical and scientific purposes should be determined, inter alia by a comparison of their imports and exports of the drug, by enquiries from hospitals204 words
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Article47 1923-01-19 5 London, January 14. Key West The airship Columbus which departed yesterday en route for Havana fell into the sea and sank 20 miles from its destination. The five passengers comprising a New York sugar merchant, Mr. Atkins, with four members of his family are missing.47 words
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Article32 1923-01-19 5 London, January 13. Delhi It is officially announced that 75 deaths were caused as the result of an explosion in a colliery in the Manbhum district on January 4.32 words
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283 1923-01-19 5 London, January 13. Three irregulars convicted of possess.ng anus were executed at Dundalk. London, January 13. The unoccupied country residence of Mr. W. T. Cosgrave, President of the Dail ciii-tann, at Kathfarnham, has been practically burned down. The fire brigade, during four283 words
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Article211 1923-01-19 5 London, January 13. Official The Lithuanian statement declares that the local rising at Memel is the natural sequel to the policy of Germanisation in defiance of the wishes of the inhabitants, pursued by a so-called direktorium which the Germans established when they controlled the territory and which since has211 words
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Article110 1923-01-19 5 London, January 13. Mexico C ty Mexico’s refusal of the invitation to the Pan-American Congress is interpreted as further cv dence of her determination fo work out her own salvation without the United States. London, January 14. Mexico City It is announced that President Obregon has ordered the expuls'on110 words
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TUESDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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1011 1923-01-19 5 Reuter's Service London, January 15. Berlin The Coal Commissioner has prohibited Ruhr coalowners from supplying France and Belgium, even against payment. This stiffening of the attituds of the German Government is expected to precipitate dramatic French action. I/rndon,Reuter's Service - 1,011 words
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Article124 1923-01-19 6 London, January 15. The*betrollial is officially announced of the Duke of York to Lady Fllixabeth Bowos-Lyi n. Lady FJi/.ahcth Angela Marguerite Bowcs-Lyon is the youngest daughter of Hie and Countess of St rail re and Kinghorne and great great granddaughtci, through her mother, of the t|.i*d Di ke124 words
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Article74 1923-01-19 6 London, January 15. Mr. Chao ILsin Chu has returned from Genova. London, January 16. Geneva At tlie termination of the sessii t», the Opium Commission adopted the report for submisson to the Council of the League of Nations regarding immediate measure against the sale of narcotics. It74 words
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298 1923-01-19 6 London, January 15. Dealing with American fears of rubber shortage soon as a result < f 'h" restnc'ion scheme, The Times says tha some Lond< n authorities consider, if th" United States manufacturers really believe in a serious shortage, they might ivert i- by298 words
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Article136 1923-01-19 6 London, January 15. Telegrams from Bukharest and Budapest show that trouble is brewing between Hungary and Rumania on account of frontier skirmishes. Representatives of the Little Entente will meet at Bukharest or Belgrade shortly to discuss measures with regard to the alleged secret arming of Hungary, despite136 words
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Article68 1923-01-19 6 London, January 15. New York In regard to the possibility "f a general coal strike after April 1, the New York Times learns from Washingon that a preliminary report of the United States Coal Commission has been issued stating that there is reason to believe an agreement68 words
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Article43 1923-01-19 6 London, January 1(5. Bmne The naval programme submitted to the Cabinet increases the expenditure to 50,000,000 lire and the otal personnel to 45,000. It provides f r the laying down of five light cruisers, JO des'royers and 1(5 submarines by 1028.43 words
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Article24 1923-01-19 6 London, 'January 15. Constantinople Some Turks murderously assaulted two Coldstream (iuardsmen at (ialata last night. One succumbed and the other is recovering.24 words
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Article45 1923-01-19 6 London, January 15. l!* r in A message from Mcmcl states that a Lithuanian hand, armed with rifles ami machine guns, has entered the town and occupied the inner town also the Flinch Prefecture, but pari of the town m still iii French hands.45 words
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WEDNESDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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Article779 1923-01-19 6 KkL'TF.U'S Skrmce London, January 16. Paris The French attitude has considerably stiffened in consequence of German obstructionism. There are signs I hat the occupation of the Ruhr is like > to become less invisible and less purelyKkL'TF.U'S Skrmce - 779 words
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Article211 1923-01-19 6 London, January 16. Colombo The death has occurred bf M. Maurice Long, Governor-General of French Indo-Ch na. His Excellency the late M. Maurice Long, Governor-General of Indo-Chiia, arrived in Colombo on November 24 on the Paul Lecat. He had intended to continue his voyage to211 words
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Article97 1923-01-19 6 London, January* 16. Mr. Justice Hill, in the Admiralty Court, gave judgment for plaintiffs in an action in respect of a shipping deal involving two millions sterling. The Board of Trade, representing the late Shipping Controller, sued a Greek named Ambatielos, domiciled in Paris, claiming four standard97 words
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Article102 1923-01-19 6 London, January 16. A telegram from Johannesburg says that the South African Union’s coal trade to the East may be restored owing to the French occupation of the Ruhr. The Rand strike last year resulted in the loss of the Far East coal trade and now,102 words
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Article34 1923-01-19 6 London, January 16. New York It is announced that the Anaconda Copper Mining Company has arranged to acquire the control of the Chile Copper Company for a sum of over 100,000,000 dollars.34 words
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Article93 1923-01-19 7 London, January 1(5. i l>rr npd in London that one of the t Guard*men who were attacked h CuurtuitinJpto has died. The BriIkh authorities, with the approval of Turkish Administration, are taking «trcn% action to bring the assailants to justice. London, January 16. Constantinople It transpires that93 words
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Article75 1923-01-19 7 London, January 16. A veritable deathship has ‘i at tke Pira?us from Samsoun and inople. Out of 2,000 passengers, stricken with typhus, smallpox t era including two doctors. Out of “l died and were buried at sea and ni rv died in harbour. The Greek authorities ordered75 words
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Article68 1923-01-19 7 London, January 16. Ib Isingfors A message from Moscow st \> that it is officially stated that an extensive White conspiracy has been discovered in he Urals and West Siberia. Tfle social revolutionists Okplitch. Chichevsky. Ostrovsky and Kuhare, members of the centra! committee of theorganisation, which aimed at68 words
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Article80 1923-01-19 7 London, January 16. The fall of Mem el is announced in telegram from Kovno and Tilsit, received in Paris and Berlin, respectively. The latter aiiti' that the Lithuanians took prisoner seven Frenchmen and 15 local policemen. London, January 16. Lari.- A message from Memel says a trace has been80 words
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Article55 1923-01-19 7 London, January 16. Th Patch Indies loan of £5.000,000, 6 P“ r < nt at v t per c< nt., is being under* writ »i md’ion pounds of which is reM t 1 "<' Holland, where it will be 0 an equivalent price based on the®) ate55 words
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Article48 1923-01-19 7 London, January 16. Colombo It is rumoured that a Jaffna nv.i. train with 17 passengers has disappeared in the flooded area in northern viol,. Details are not available. A N>>riai train conveying a number of high 1,1 v *ll depart for the flooded area.48 words
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Article37 1923-01-19 7 London, January 16. L i> officially announced at Dublin that on r n tre executed at Roscroa and in' i> a ar ow A miniature battle raged u "in last night. The casualties are Known.37 words
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Article102 1923-01-19 7 London, January 16. a ana( l' an Pacific Railway announce f r p lon ln first class express fares fr.m! U ie K ar East, via Canada. Ir, »m £146 to £120. London, January 16. W i£ ;i ton Mrs. Dav d Jayne Hill, Germ h( i Ambassador to102 words
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Article743 1923-01-19 7 Reuter’s Service January 17. Paris Under the requisitions the first ‘rainload of coal was despatched to-day. It i« understood that it was originally intended for Bavaria, but was diverted westwards. London, January 17. Paris Orders have beenReuter’s Service - 743 words
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Article403 1923-01-19 7 London, January 16. Washington The Anglo-American debt funding negotiations revealed divergent vews as to the relative rate of interest «nd leng h of repayment period, the Americans considering the British suggest on ef a rate of three per cent, too low, while the British want a longer403 words
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Article54 1923-01-19 7 London, January 17. New York A party of officers and engineers sails for Baku on January 27 for the purpose of drilling under the terms of the agreement of the International Barnstall Corporation. The Soviet Government is giving the corporation a concession to operate a large section54 words
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Article48 1923-01-19 7 London, January 17. Berlin A message from Memel says the Lithuanians have proclaimed martial-law. Further Allied warships are expected. London, January 17. Baris: The Conference of Ambassadors has decided to send an extraordinary commission to Memel to constitute a provisional government under the aegis of the Allies.48 words
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Article182 1923-01-19 7 London, January 17. The Colonial Secretary has informed the Governments of Ceylon and Malaya that it is undesirable to modify the present scale of export allowances in append x A of the Rubber Report. It is suggested that if necessary a fuller statement should be furnished regarding the182 words
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Article168 1923-01-19 7 London, January 17. The Court of Appeal has dismissed the appeal from the judgment of Mr. Justice Russell in the action of the Duff Deveiopmen’ Company against the Government of Kelantan. The Master of the Rolls said that the Court was hound to accept the sta ement168 words
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Article125 1923-01-19 7 London, January 17. The news from Ruhr had a further disquieting influence on the London foreign exchange market. German marks are now 84,000 to 85,000, French francs are 60.15 and Belgian francs 75.60. Sterling on New York, owing to the debt hitch at Washington, has receded to 4.65%.125 words
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Article130 1923-01-19 7 London, January 17. Miss Kemp, who spent nuyiy years travelling and painting pictures in China, lecturing to the As atic Society on Chinese idealism, said whereas in India, Egypt and Greece the name of a god or goddess was given to a temple, temples n China were named130 words
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Article46 1923-01-19 7 London, January 1*. The Newcastle Last bye-election, necessitated by the* death of the Labourite, Mr. J. N. Bell, resulted in Mr. Arthur Henderson, Labour, being returned with 1 LOW! votes. Major Barnes, Imlepend *nt Liberal, had 6,0N g votes and Captain (iee, Conservative*, 6.480.46 words
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Article30 1923-01-19 7 London, January 17. Washington President Harding is in bed with influenza and has cancelled all bis engagements. London, January 17. Calcutta The dock strike of January 10 has ended.30 words
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Article67 1923-01-19 8 'Thr Struii* I m.. i* i» not iq>ui»noi« to» the opinion* v( Up oof• ><rr« ftpoiidciitt. *h'"iM b#»ir in runi'i that letter* inviHt be Mful i<* tne point. Kotik pHtlc* nr** liable to be rejected of iuthlenaly cut down i orienpondiMit» tnusl enclont* their nain.n not nt“:H*Hrily for publication67 words
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Article380 1923-01-19 8 To tlie Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Frequent questions have been asked by the public regarding the school that is conducted in Upper Scrangoon Road at Bidadari. I would le g a little of your valuable space to explain tin nature of this institution. I In380 words
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Article429 1923-01-19 8 Council Reform.” To the Editor of the Straits Timet*. Sir, -The Extraordinary Gazette issued on the KLh instant, announces the election of a Eurasian, a Tamil (Hindu) and two Chinese, one from Penang and the other from Malacca to be members of the Legislative Council. It seems rather regrettable that429 words
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Article1962 1923-01-19 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I see that there are complaints appearing in your paper almost every day since the New car regarding the increase of House Rents. 1 do not remember see ng any correspondents complaining about having received a notice To1,962 words
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Article539 1923-01-19 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—Having read with great interest all the correspondence re above in the Straits Times and your leading articles exposing the attempt of those responsible to rush the whole scheme through, it s eems that there is one important point that has539 words
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Article58 1923-01-19 9 |u Editor of the Struits Times. vvith iTL'iirtl to pivviuu* com-s- 1',,, o this subject, t would bo pon tine- to have an explanation from jn t L. > 'I why ordinary rates at preth< taking agan considerably long"tivm'thev aid during the past month telegrams still come through58 words
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Article203 1923-01-19 9 Tl) hi Editor of the Straits Times. cit Lin your issue of September t vuu state that this “land of ',/aboui jot? feet above sea level extends to something like sixteen anil'llc mi'cs. i* now over I»7 years since ql »iiti«d *»v«y«r, «*y. thei 'non by aneroid as203 words
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Article296 1923-01-19 9 A grievance, a very hitter grievance, nas been put before us several times with the inquiry. "Is there no remedy We do n< knew what the authorities roponsit,!, for passport inspection have bun in>tiirted t do- p ssihly they have been i» tret chid, but here are the296 words
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Article155 1923-01-19 9 commercial development r lan^ a i the establishment of a n v ,)r product’on of paper”r more strictly fibre eases or promoters, the China (I n JL ain er aro already establishout V‘" Tokio, where they are turning 1 M, ooxes for all conceivable uses f r155 words
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472 1923-01-19 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Li Jaipur, January IK. One of the most serious moLor-eyclin accidents which has occurred at Kuala Lumpur f< r a h ng time, took place yesterday about K. 45 p.m, on the Ampang Road, opposite Mr. (than Sow472 words
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Article189 1923-01-19 9 About ”> p.m. on Tuesday one of the sheds erected for the Malaya-Borneo Exhibition, and which is undergoing repairs to tit it for a temporary barracks for police recruits, came down with a crash. Unfortunately, there were some workmen within doing repair work,189 words
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Article156 1923-01-19 9 At the Supreme Court on Saturday, the Acting Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Sproule, heard an appeal by the Chetty firms of P. A. and A. R. A. M. against the assessment of the Income Tax Commissioners for 1920. The matter was originally heard by Sir Walter Shaw156 words
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650 1923-01-19 9 The property at the junction of Middle Eoad with Short Street, on whieh Uie Hold Malaga now stands, and ihe adjn.ning one lacing the latter street, have i> ..n acquired by the Methodist Mis: ion fioin tin* Hon. Mr. Lee Choon650 words
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Article197 1923-01-19 9 A meeting of the Federal Council will be held on Tuesday, January 29. The Chief Secretary to Government is to move That this Council approves the special provision of $lOO,OOO, being the compensation payable to the Central Milling Agency on account of the Kuala Kurau Rice Mill. The197 words
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483 1923-01-19 9 On Tuesday evening, January ‘J, Wor. Dm. C. Uuioy, D.G.S.W., laid the Founu.iv .*i m i..j ikw Masonic Temple, ii .iin iist.il, which is now being erected jj .he iiicihren of Lodge Napier No. :»4IK, K.C. Lniioriunately the weather,483 words
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Article344 1923-01-19 9 Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent, writing on Wednesday, says :—The story of a most daring theft alleged on the part < f a Malay packer, employed at Messrs. S. Moutrie and Co., was told to the police magistrate this morning. It appears that some little time bark the344 words
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1488 1923-01-19 10 The case in which two Chinese were charged with gang robbery and retaining stolen pvoperty and seven other Chinese charged on the second court, came to a conclusion at the Singapore Assizes, before Mr. Justice Barrctt-Lermard, on the 11 h inst. The* jury1,488 words
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Article99 1923-01-19 10 Th»* Mercant le Bank of India, Ltd., have penod a branch of their own in Bangkok, and have taken temporarily the top floor of the Anglo-Siam Corporation’s budding on the river front. The AngloSiam Corporation, Ltd., have been agents at Bangkok for the bank for a number99 words
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Article83 1923-01-19 10 The High Commissioner has appointed Mr. John Henry Harris, Mr. Charles Bathurst, M.G., and Mr. Robert Westrun Clair lo be Second Lieutenants in the cede- Volunteer Regiment. The allowing Second Lieutenants have been •Mounted to be Lieutenants in the Malav v Volunteer Regiment Charley Darby. Leonard (’live83 words
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1257 1923-01-19 10 The acting < 'hi«*f Justice, Mr. Justice i*. J. 2"? pr« ult, was occupied practically •m- >f ibe 11th inst., in hearing tb# action brought by chop Ivwong Hang Vuen .gainst the Sincere Insurance and Investment Company, Ltd., for $.10,000, due under two1,257 words
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Article298 1923-01-19 10 Writing from (letmany *n December <5. a former resident in Singapore gives some curious indications of thtconditions in that country. j changed pounds sterling in September.” he says, at “m. 5,530 and in November at 111. 38.1 RH). A small bread gose from l marks to IS,298 words
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Article118 1923-01-19 10 At the c mmoncement of the usual evening service at the Pro-Cathedral. Kuching, on December 31 the Bishop of Labuan and Sarawak installed the Rev. Arthur B*"- -ford Champion, M.A., as Archdeacon of Sarawak, wh ch post he will h !d in conjunction with that of Vicar of118 words
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Article62 1923-01-19 10 We are informed that Sir Sidney Grindle, one of the Permanent Under Secretaries of State for the Colonies, received a deputa- on at home consisting of Mr. Song One Fiang, Dr. N. L. Clarke and Mr. Tan 00 Din and the grievance of shortage of hool accommodation in62 words
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1125 1923-01-19 11 v ()u Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, January 12. i;l of the pivLminary point I 1 Mr. F.C. Fee < a 1 Malayan t oilu i *es, is enI'uii'f' 1 j Russell and J. A. ti'" 0 was concluded in the lhi" yesterday, before1,125 words
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Article167 1923-01-19 11 The C*irre'iCi o»»mmsianery’ Provisional return for the month of December, 1922, is as follows r c. •I) Wool** Amount of Current'v Note- in Circulation on December 31, 1Q22 ;2'M4,00|.;< Average amount of currency Notes in Circulation during the month of December, 1922 72.939,517x0 H\ Coin Portion of167 words
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212 1923-01-19 11 Before his honour Mr. F. A. F. David, District Judge and First Magistrate, on Saturday, the hearing was concluded of the matter in which the Municipal Commissioners of Singapore ask for an order that a nuisance notice served on the212 words
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599 1923-01-19 11 A nrnute paper just issued by the Singapore Municipality gives the following im'ormat on Action taken at meeting held on 9th January, 1923.—Considered informal opin on expressed by Sir Maurice Fitzmaurice, and decided by a majority of 6 to o to recommend appointment599 words
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Article149 1923-01-19 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, January 13. A most unusual civil action in which a Tamil, named Sadayan, a mandor, is the plaintiff for the recovery of $lO6 from Mr. R. H. Legge, an old Kuala Lumpur lawyer, was heard in the civil court orv Thursday.149 words
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291 1923-01-19 11 We have rece ved the following infoiniatmn tron* oir Frederick James, v ~tia.Coi-Jiial Secretary in Vii.u ot the uiscontinuance of the lie. a ik.4 ..Li'ciion Ordinance the public are uiiormeii as toiiows J. notice to quit during present year in respect of premises previously291 words
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Article217 1923-01-19 11 The following is sent by Mr. O. C. nalley the Secretary to the Kelantan Cold Mines I.united About two weeks ago a report was received at the company’s head office, from the mine manager, stating that a rich vein of ore h§d been encountered in the217 words
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Article155 1923-01-19 11 On the* night of December 17, or in the early hours of the 18th, reports the Sarawak Gazette, thieves broke into the General Post Office, Kuching and also made an attempt at the District Office. Entrance to the G.P.O. was effected by boring’ through one of155 words
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Article76 1923-01-19 11 An act that is worthy of mention, to be known far and wide, was performed by a local boy scout, named Raoul Jackson, ofthe first troop, on Robinson Road,yester(n Monday. A Chinese boy, about six years of age, had been knocked down by a motor car.76 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article1093 1923-01-19 12 miller was taken.—Straits January 12. We have still to point out that th** Singapore Municipality does not know how to convoy information to the public or is refraining from giving information whicn the* public has u right to receive. Wv print in another column to-day the fullmiller was taken.—Straits January 12. - 1,093 words
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Article1134 1923-01-19 12 Stniits I'inics, January 1;{. There are faint hearts in the rubber industry and wc want to cheer them. There are also, we understand, some folk whose feelings are so strong that they would* gladly sacrifice the industry if thereby a' certain little old grey-headed man—not' the GovernorStniits I'inics, January 1;{. - 1,134 words
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Article1097 1923-01-19 12 y run 'natt» rs. —Straits Tinn*s, January 1*. M. Poincare has been defending his policy in the Chamber of Deputies, but ls seems rather premature. No one has doubted the ability of France to send a sufficiency of troops Into the Ruhr area to assure France beingy run 'natt» rs.—Straits Tinn*s, January 1*. - 1,097 words
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Article1162 1923-01-19 13 Stiai's Times, January If?. Se now we are granted a little more information. The agenda is issued for a special meeting of the Municipal Commissioners of Singapore to be held on Friday. It tc' us that three proposals are before the Commissioners—(a) Binnie Son and React n– Stiai's Times, January If?. - 1,162 words
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Article1091 1923-01-19 13 France r* to fl rmany.—S‘raits Times, January 17. France is really at war with Germany. She has far and away*the best of the situation from a military point of view, and the Germans, recognising this, have very prudently decided not to make even a show of militaryFrance r* to fl rmany.—S‘raits Times, January 17. - 1,091 words
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Article1148 1923-01-19 13 «•<! a few years hence. Strajls Times, January IK. It would appear that some folk in America are very angry because folic in Malaya object to selling rubbef below its cost price. We have already dealt with some absurd aspects of this matter but it may be«•<! a few years hence. – Strajls Times, January IK. - 1,148 words
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Article145 1923-01-19 14 The Municipal health statement f..r the week ending January <5, gives the total number of deaths as 200, representing a death rate of 27.51 per mille, compared with 30.H3 in the preceding week, and with .'50.0H in the corresponding week of last year. The chief causes of145 words
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Article1449 1923-01-19 14 (From Our Own Correspondent,i Batavia, January 'J. A controversy has arisen over the history of the* $100,000,000 loan recently raised in the States. A Hague message of tin- 3rd instant says that a competent authority has refuted the statement published in a leading local paper that the1,449 words
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Article144 1923-01-19 14 Why till this commotion in Singapore its to the revival of oeremonial at Assizes This «ame ceremonial, except for the Guard of Honour, etc., has been followed in Malacca for years and years past, right up to the last Assize Court, Miys the Malay Mail. Our Federal144 words
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842 1923-01-19 14 la <t Friday Ta. Bin Ch,at, the .'.ivimr clerk of the local branch of the konji and Shanghai Bunking Corporauon. w«. charged with cnnunal.brejc. f trust in respect of* ruiort Mr P A F. David, the District Judge ami First842 words
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Article706 1923-01-19 15 The Kest beat First String. Thl> [*est, Whites, playing one man li iiad a very creditable win of over ‘representative Singapore side, Colours, In ne 11th inst., by cue g~al to nil. The I n,ml alter the continual soaking it m experienced lately, did its worst and I706 words
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Article76 1923-01-19 15 Scmi.ii. foliOV m K w iH represent Negri IUjmi,. ''r a M< Derak in the Malaya Cup \cfr,.,"i a Kuala Lumpur to-morrow. Stnkr i lh,,an Mc Hardy; Haines, lar<| iri.in Lander and Moffat Woolhair. r J 0SS > Fowler. Douglas GraBowsc -.n i D W n76 words
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Article718 1923-01-19 15 S. C. C. II. Draw With S. R. C. II. A soccer match was played on the T. guund on Wednesday between the S.R.C. il and the S.C.C. n, which ended in a draw of one goal all, although the issue was uncertain all through. The S.C.C. were the718 words
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Article414 1923-01-19 15 A good jrame of hockey was seen n Monday cn the S.R.C. ground when the S.R.C. were at home to the H. Q. Co. of the Middlesex Regiment. The Club fielded a weak team, hut nevertheless they gave a good account of themselves. For the first ten minutes the414 words
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Article259 1923-01-19 15 Our Ipoh correspondent wires The following inter-State cricket fixtures have been arranged During Chinese New Year, Penang v. Perak, at Penang and Selangor v. Negri Sembilan at Seremban. At, Easter, Singapore* v. Selangor, at Kuala Lumpur and Penang v. Perak at Ipoh. At Whitsuntide, Singapore v.259 words
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Article23 1923-01-19 15 The replayed tie of the December Medal of the Keppel Golf Club was won by S. C. Campbell over J. Tryner (disqualified).23 words
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Article793 1923-01-19 15 Exciting Race for the Milner Cup. A correspondent forwards the following account of Sunday’s race in connection with the Royal Singapore Yacht Club The second race for the Milner Cup was sailed in regular mons- on weatiher on Sunday, with all hands nod the cook getting' a793 words
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Article135 1923-01-19 15 I 'lay for the championship of the Ipoh Golf Hub will take place during February and March. There will be no qualifying round. About ten entries have been received to da e and entries close on the 31st. The Captain of the Club wi 1 present a cup to135 words
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Article68 1923-01-19 15 There was a billiard tournament in Sungei Lembing amongst the clerical stair of the Pahang Consolidated Co., Ltd., of Kuantan. It was a handicap event of 150 up. Owing to the small number of entries (eight) the tournament was played on a league and not knock out system. The68 words
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Article50 1923-01-19 15 A Keuter wire from Paris on the 12th insl. states: The emergency committee f the International Boxing Union have I'cidcd *o deprive Battling Siki of his hampionship titles, namely, the world's light-heavy, European light-heavv and European heavyweight. ThiV will also organise fresh Contests ‘for these •hampionships.50 words
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321 1923-01-19 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hongkong, January 12. The capture of Canton by l)r. Sun Yat Sen’s Oantone.se ami Yunnanese troops is imminent. Chan Kwing Mine’s troops are refusing to fight because they have not been paid. Chan has left Canton321 words
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231 1923-01-19 16 A ghastly nt was witnessed al Johaston’s Pier.nn Tuesday afternoon w in n the dead Imdy of a Malay, terribly muti hited, wiis l>r«» ti|rl) t ashore. 1 1 appears that the dead man was *n«• of the oldest of Singapore's professional divers and named231 words
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Article181 1923-01-19 16 With faces bedaubed with black, white and red, some half a dozen or more Hokien dare-devils rowed stealthily about in thcOarbour early on Wednesday morning, and when within a quarter of a mile from the seafront, opposite the offices of the Kastcrn Telegraph onipany, on Rallies Quay,181 words
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Article468 1923-01-19 16 Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s Weekly Report. .vie.-, i:. I* ias r and o.’s weekly rcpoit dated, December I*•, into ]'he st< a<i> rise in the price oi ti.c lull num.'ll i j, i.a. tad t in«*v ’..in .:e<-l of aiti aciiii.; p olic intere-t tiolh in London468 words
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Article415 1923-01-19 16 A correspondent writes With reference to the pic-sing of an ordinance making it illegal for any landlord or agent of any landlord, tenant or subtenant, to receive any premium or consideration for granting or renewing any lease or agreement for the tenancy of any house, building or part415 words
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529 1923-01-19 16 '1 list for beamin' at the Singapore jptcy C urt mi 1 riday was < ne of ;/,o lr a vies t <n record, no less than (»4 a t... being down for hearing. The act inn ii i! .lusiici. Air. Justice529 words
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Article190 1923-01-19 16 The following appointments are notified in the F.M.S. Government Gazette:—Mr. C. M. Kariappa to lie an Assistant Engineer, t’.YV.D., F.M.S., Mr. C. M. Kariappa to be Haild ng Inspector, Sanitary Board. Kitua, Mr. R. N. Thamby Thurai to be office assistant, Federal Secretariat, iia.,a Omar bin190 words
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Article97 1923-01-19 16 An eldoly Chinese m.skin, who was ulhei walking along or attempting to .-nss the railway line at the level cross, "'f '!> Now Bridge Road was knocked down last week by the l train, proceeding' f r m oeppe Harbour to Tank Read. Apr.n»•"(ly the man was97 words
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442 1923-01-19 16 On Saturday, llis Excellency the* Governor, accompanied by the Hon. Mr. A. H. Youles, Resident Councillor, Mr. ,J. il. Hedlow, Protector of C'hinAe, and his Private Secretary visited the Home j**:- Destitute Chinese established about eighteen months ago, on a site adjoining442 words
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148 1923-01-19 16 (I’rom Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, January 12. 1 he appeal by J. A. Scully against his l eviction for theft of tin from tlfc* refinery of the Eastern Smelting Company, Lul., at Date Kramat. was argued yesterm the Supreme Court by148 words
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Article171 1923-01-19 16 It is perhaps not known to many in Singapore who are interested in natural history, that in an obscure and out of the way corner of the town in a Chineseowned house on Club Street, there is a regular menagerie of wild animals, birds and snakes as171 words
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140 1923-01-19 17 j.v vm Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, January 17. annual Kcneral meeting of l’etalr, I td„ Mr. M tr, presiding, du'/vigorous scheme for overcoming misfortunes, including the sinkth' V *t lie tiltst cutter dredge installed in ii.. said that owing to unforeseen exceeding140 words
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Article145 1923-01-19 17 (Fr§m Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, January 11. II K. the Governor, Sir Laurence Guille-,-i KC B. i* coining down the Hill to- and will stay at the Residency, u', will attend an At Home in the aftertn.l at 8-30 a.m. on Monday the rVe'rnor. Lady Guillemard and145 words
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Article133 1923-01-19 17 The Methodist Conference reached an ,nn»orant decision at Saturday’s sitting \shen. in answer to a petition presented |,y the Chinese and Tamil representatives, it' wu- ronlved to admit each of th« m race' v» suits on the Conference mm it tee. It was also resolved to appeal to133 words
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Article132 1923-01-19 17 Late <>n Friday afternoon Hokiens of larong Road wt n't in force to Choa Chua Kang Road, at the 16th mile, ami thers ustulted the Teochews, during which two <" 'lie-, named So Piow and Yap Kai w 'fi* killed. Apparently there was a big I’khr132 words
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Article139 1923-01-19 17 series of articles on Tsingtao, written '•y Junichi Hobow for the Ts'ngtuo L* ader, has been published in brochure ';nii with the head’ng, Tsihgtiio, the ‘iviera of the Far East. It conveys n '|igh the letterpress and a number of j illustrations some idea of the of139 words
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382 1923-01-19 17 A brief memorial service was held on Monday at the Methodist Conference to c mmemorate the passing of Bishops James M. Thoburn and J. E. Robinson, whi sc labours were closety identified witn Malaysia and whose deaths have recently eurred. A beautiful tribute382 words
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Article148 1923-01-19 17 In connection with the Methodist Conference, recently held in Singapore, a very tine and educative entertainment was given bv members of the Epworth League, under 'he direct on of Miss S. Nagle last Friday in the Drill Hall of the Anglo-Chinese School, in Coleman Street, at which148 words
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Article137 1923-01-19 17 Before Mr. Dav d, District Judge on Wednesday Inspector Sheedv, cenrtal division, charged a Chinese with having committed housebreaking and theft at a shop at the junction of Market and Teluk Ayer Streets, on Tuesday night. According to the prosecution story, the accused climbed through a137 words
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Article92 1923-01-19 17 The following officers, having disembarked from the Delta on the 10th instant, are taken on the strength of the Command from that date Major E. V. Watson, D.S.O.. R.G.A., Lieutenant G. C. Fawns, R.G.A., Captain B. B. Edwards, M.C., R.E., Capt. and Qrnir. J. English, 2nd Bn.92 words
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310 1923-01-19 17 G;xd progress is being made with the erection of the new offices for the Eastern Extension Australasian China Telegraph Company at the corner of Japan Street a id K bins n Road, opposite the Teluk Ayer Market. The building whieh is310 words
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Article44 1923-01-19 17 Padnng Plandok Tin.—117 piculs. Johan Tin Dredging.—Piculs 250, yardage 73,000, hours run 663. Ulu Piah.—474 piculs, including 29 piculs tribute ora, Ting Kil.—Plant pels. 64.19, tribute pels. 59.01, total pels. 123.20. Sungei Gau.—Ore treated 233 tons, total tin won 72.35 piculs.44 words
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Article66 1923-01-19 17 ELLIS. On Saturday, January 13, 1923, to Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Ellis, 82. Ainpang Road, Kuala Lumpur, a daughter. Mother and child doing well. Ceylon papers please copy. GRAY. —On January 15, 1923, at the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, to Laura, wife of George G. Gray, a son. WEE.—On66 words
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Article81 1923-01-19 17 ALHADAD. ALKODSI On Januarj 27, 1923, at 8, Knst Coast Read, Christmas Island Villa, Singapore, Syed Mohd. bin Abdullah Alhadad, the eldest son .of Syed Abdullan bin Mohd. Alhadad, Batavia, to Miss Mnndok hinti Attas Alkodsi. Batavia papers plea se copy. ALKAFF ALKODSI. On January 27, 1923. at 8,81 words
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Article24 1923-01-19 17 MAYHEW HEINS. On the January 13, 1898, at the Methodist Episcopal Church, Coleman Street, Singapore, Thomas Alfred Mayhew to Gertrude Letitia Beins.24 words
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Article155 1923-01-19 17 EXCHANGE Singapore, January 18, 1923. On London, Bank m/s 2/4% Den*Mini 2/4 5/32 Private 3 ms. cred'ts 2/4 17/32 O.t New York Demand 54% i iiwtte ‘jJ d/s 56% Du i ranee Bank 750 O.i inlia, Bank T.T. 173% On Uongkcng, Bank d/d 2 p.e. dis. On155 words
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Article467 1923-01-19 17 Singapore, January 18, 1923. MINING. lf»oe Val. Pd. Bay era. Sellers. 1 1 Batang Padang 52Mi 67 Vi 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.20 1.30 1 1 Jelaatob 0.20 0.40 none 1 1 Johan Tin 0.48 0.5« £‘l IT Kam. Kamunt. 1.17.(L 1.19.0 xd. 10 10 Kinta Asscn.467 words
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Advertisement86 1923-01-19 17 NOTICE All communications for both the Straits Times and the Straits Budget should he addressed to the Head Office, Cecil and Stanley Streets, Singapore, Straits Settlements. The post free price of the Straits Times to the United Kingdom and foreign countries is $54 a year. The post free price of86 words
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Obituary115 1923-01-19 17 DEATHS FERNANDEZ. On January 18, 1923, at Buffalo Rond, Sophia Charlotte, dearlybelovcd wife of Mr. Edward Fernando*.. 1]ENG JOO MONG. At 704, Serangoon Road, Singapore, on January 17, 1923, Mrs. Heng Joo Mong, wife of Mr. Heng Joo Mong, merchant, and sister of Mr. H. C. Alec, of the Borneo115 words
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Article111 1923-01-19 1 General— R< st rid i< it 2 Rubi er S'ocks Al’i'pd Ref her Coupon Fraud lU mi er Rubber Returns 4 Load n Rubber Position f» An i*i an Rubber Imports Rubier Restriction 6 Ruble r Latex in Paper 6 Singap re Rubber Auctions 6 Science in Rubber Factory111 words
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405 1923-01-19 1 The annual general meeting of Glenealy Plantations, Ltd. was held on Saturday at the company’s registered office, (ires.mm House, Singapore. Mr. II. Robinson firesided and was supported by Messrs. W. I*. Plummer, H. L. (Jowdy ami D. J. Ward (for the secretaries405 words
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2126 1923-01-19 1 The twelfth ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the Hrooklands Sciungor Rubber Company, Limited, was held on December lfi, at the offices uf the Rubber Growers’ Association, 2, J and 4, Idol Lam*, K.C., Mr. L*. I). Money prei siding. 1 he Chairman2,126 words
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1387 1923-01-19 2 k>nt h annual ‘general meeting of 1 innholders of Broome (Selangor) the s ia nt ations. Ltd., was held on Itubbcr J h ke company’s offices, 4 I, eC nl In gate, S.W., Mr. Joseph Kelly {chairman "and managing director) P, The1,387 words
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923 1923-01-19 2 The annual general meeting of the Shanghai-Kcdah Plantations, Ltd., was held at Shanghai on December 29. Mr. A. W. Burkiil, who presided, said Gentlemen, the report and accounts having been in your hands for some time, I will follow the usual course923 words
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547 1923-01-19 2 The thirteenth annual general meeting of l antai, Lim ted., was held at the company’s registered offices, Gresham House, Singapore, on M >nday. Mr. W'. L. Watkins presided, and others present included Messrs. J. M. S me, W. P. Plummer F. C.547 words
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552 1923-01-19 2 A very important point was made, by the Hon. Mr. R. C. M. Kindersluy ».i reference to the secrecy of oespatcheu from the Governnmnt to the Colonial Oflice in his recent speecn at the Federal Council meeting. We would like to endorse552 words
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1561 1923-01-19 3 The 13th annual general meeting of the Ayer Tawah Plantation f’o., Ltd. was held at Shanghai on December 2H. Mr. Leslie J. Gubitt (chairman) was supported by Mr. R. N. Truman (Director) and the Secretary (Mr. Ernest Samson). There were shareholders present representing1,561 words
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Article152 1923-01-19 3 A notification in the Government Gazette states :—Under the powers vested tn him by section 18 (I) of the Rubber Dealers’ Ordinance, 1921, the Governor in Council is pleased to make the following rules 1. Kvery licensed dealer shall on or before the 7th day of every month152 words
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1471 1923-01-19 3 The twelfth n f n “i e re [,rttd m Ttmfanl s;,t sssS-“»— mA. S. Morrison presiding. am The Chairman said u chairSShie SS&uSS m -“r have asked’ ine to take his place and condUThe^rePortland* accounts have been in your possession1,471 words
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Article108 1923-01-19 3 What his Worship Mr. Dawson described as a serious matter came on before him in the second court on Saturday, when Chief Detective-inspector Costello charged a printer, named Tan Ang Choon, of Amoy Street, with forging coupons, issued under the rubber restriction ordinance, by which people108 words
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1444 1923-01-19 4 I. All ial general* meeting of the 1 u tL r Estates, Ltd., was held on 1,1,1 it the registered offices ot the* |l M i‘!;V ‘French Bank Buildings, Singa"l,l \l M. Robinson pres.ded and |V ‘'the’rs present were Messrs. A. E.1,444 words
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1165 1923-01-19 4 The ordinary general meeting of the Morib Plantations, Ltd., was held on December 13 at Winchester House, Old Board-street. K. C., Mr. A. B. Horne (the Chairman) presiding. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report and accounts for the year ended 30th1,165 words
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Article418 1923-01-19 4 A 1ma.—22,000 lbs. Ayer Tawah.—.‘lo,93o lbs. Alor Gajah.--11,650 lbs. A ustralasia.—7,6oo lbs. Ayer J'l’Riis.- 9,000 lbs. Am;>at (Sumatia). —21,824 lbs. Anglo-Jehore (Consolidated.—l 9,269 lbs.; 12 months, 270,240 lbs. Buk.t Job Aiang.—2B,o2o lbs. *7 a a.,g Lenar. 24,867 lbs. •Hii: an.—15,985 lbs. Ilalu Village.—l2ll6 lbs. Brunei United Plantations.—4,7oo418 words
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1070 1923-01-19 5 The seventeenth annua) ordinary general meeting of the Sembilan Estates Company, Ltd., was hold on December IK •t the < fl»ri*s of the Rubber Growers’ A»Hociuti< n, 2, .’J and *l, Idol I-ane, Eastcheap. E.C., Mr. C. R. Gilliat (the chairman) presiding.1,070 words
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1038 1923-01-19 5 The adjourned second annual general meeting of the Screniban Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on December 12, at the offices of the company, 2, 3, and 4, Idollane, Kastehcap, E.C., Sir Stanley Bois (the chairman) presiding. The Chairman sad Gentlemen, In order to comply1,038 words
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245 1923-01-19 5 A good deal of discussion has been taking place as to the imports of rubber by ihe Un'tetl States, and we are pleased to have the following per favour of the, Planters’ Association of Malaya. The statistics are prepared by The Rubber245 words
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Article64 1923-01-19 5 [The Strait* Time* is not reaponsibl* tot ihe opinions of its correspondent*. Correspondents should bear in mind that letters must be short and to the point. Lot. rambling epistles are liabla to be rejected or ruthlessly cut down. Correspondents must enclose their names, not necessarily f or publication but64 words
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Article518 1923-01-19 5 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —In your issue of the 12th instan; appears a Reuter’s telegram under the above heading. Mr. Hines threatens amongst other measures to duck the Rubber Planters of Malaya by develop ng the Rubber plantjniv huh:..try in toe Philippines. Four years ago518 words
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Article205 1923-01-19 5 We arc indebted to Messrs. Wilson, Hoi gate and Co., for a copy of monthly statistics of the Rubber Trade Association of London, bringing the tigu rc up to end of November. In the eleven months ending November, 1920, l nited Kingdom Imports were 103,107 tons, in205 words
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2061 1923-01-19 6 The following report explains the most effort so far made to protect •f C ink*rests of the small holdings owners them# Restriction scheme ""'i M»rt o.i two conferences held in the A '.,,f Ilatang Padang in the Mukims and Bidor between the2,061 words
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Article367 1923-01-19 6 (Contributed.) Much has been written on this subject, but cne rarely if ever hears it suggested that it is time paper was made locally. Why cannot this splendidly situated rubber-growing country go the whole hog instead of always considering half measures Why should not paper be367 words
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Article86 1923-01-19 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, January 12. The directors’ report of the Perak River Valley Rubber Co., states that the actual crop harvested was 359,747 lbs. against the estimated crop of 290,000 lbs. The company has a certified standard production for 301,955 lbs. The year’s working s!w>ws86 words
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678 1923-01-19 6 Messrs. Guthrie and Co. report Singapore, January 11. The auctions opened yesterday to a strong and active market, but sellers, anticipating advancing values, held off, with the result that although 515 tens were catalogued only 260 tens were offered and 222 tons sold.678 words
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1509 1923-01-19 7 At a meeting of the Institution of Rubber Industry, at Birmingham, on December 20, Mr. B. D. Dorritt, M.Sc., F.I.C., F.R.S.E. (director of the Research Association of British Rubber and Manufacturers), read a paper entitled, Some Aspects of Science in1,509 words
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Article154 1923-01-19 7 I‘ is reported from Ipoh that, in purnice of an order from the Court, Mr. Lai r, of Messrs. Barr and Co. Auctioneers, Ipoh, on the 15th, inst., put up for sale In estate known as Allington Hill Kstato, "situated a quarter of a mile ■outh154 words
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313 1923-01-19 7 Stock Stock I'ar E l'mc» ge Value. Company. Pricea** Value. Company. ~‘T fl Lendu J*/. fl Anglo-Malay il Lumut a2 /6 tl Ayer Kuning o/ London Asiatic 3/10% il Bakap Plantations JJ' ..J Malacca Plantations 2*% il Bantcng (Selangor) Merlin.au 3/IV* il Bata Caves313 words
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754 1923-01-19 7 Capital Issue Closing Prices. Paid Up Value Dividends Fraser Lyall Company Co., Evatt. 1 Allenby New ($1) 1.15 1.30 1.20 1.30 120,000 1 nil year 30-9-21 Alor Gajah ($1) 1.60 2.00 1.70 1.90 .646,414 2 5 px. for year 30-0-20 Am. Malay ($2) 2.40754 words
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