The Straits Budget, 27 April 1923
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section30 1923-04-27 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES VOL. LXXVII No. 3402 Singapore, Friday, April 27, 1923 ESTABLISHED OVER THREE QUARTER OF A CENTURY. Price 25 cents.30 words
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Article275 1923-04-27 1 leaders— Tin Cast* of Mr. Symes 1I'olitual Pin Prick* 1;m. «iim Egypt American Prwpecti i;| Legislative Council la Rubber Xirve* lb-14 General Local and Personals ;-v 1-2 The Colony’s Finances v Reuter** Service »-8 Through t«* Bangkok New* front Kuala Lumpur 8 Canton Fighting GV-'<V'S' Mali' Held l'p Government275 words
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Article3912 1923-04-27 1 •ial V l of the Siam Commer;i i i*'.,!, ,>r the half year ending March IV. to audit, amounts to biou.lV’v ,4 {8, incIudin K Tea. 139,693.42 orwa, d. After transferring Tcs. V to statutory reserve, the direcrat,. of that a dividend at the an>i th-.f -J3,912 words
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266 1923-04-27 2 In the current issue of the Government Gazette appears the following statement of assets and liabilities on December ,‘ti 1922, as prepared by the Hon. Mr. A. m! Pountncy, C.B.E., Treasurer, Straits Settlements LIABILITIES. c. Deposits Court 940,882.11 Bankruptcy266 words
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Article275 1923-04-27 2 A further development has taken place in connection with the recent brutal murder of the late Mr. La Salle, in Ad" m Road, off Bukit Timah Road. On Friday, while Mr. Mitchell, with some detectives, was driving along Bukit Timah Road, the latter noticed a young275 words
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FRIDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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260 1923-04-27 3 Reuter's Service London, April ID. nw urgent representations are being ‘h I,v Britain to Franco with regard ‘embargo on the exportation oi i from h ranee, was stated by Mr. \i.\Vill in the House of Commons in U (’ant. K. Terrell, whoReuter's Service - 260 words
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Article140 1923-04-27 3 London, April 10. The report of the British Labour delegation. which investigated the situation in the Ruhr, suggests that Britain should take the initiative in the form of a frank ftatement of policy to France and that Germany should be asked to submit proposals for reparations security140 words
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Article137 1923-04-27 3 London, April 19. Washington: The Labour Department 'as ordered the deportation of Jim Larkin as an undesirable alien. London, April 19. New \ork Jim Larkin has been arrested and taken to Kllis Island on a deportation warrant. London, April 19. New oik The magnate, Mr. Schwab, addressing137 words
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Article127 1923-04-27 3 London, March 19. tin. 1 f-’ 1 N°ward Bury suggested that t:itid ,0Vl 'rninent should invite the 'J* 0ut, oerned to a conference in Im. 1 !ir S, 1 ,ltl definitely the question of Would t Uf h'bts. He declared that it ,,f ,< onpossible to fix the127 words
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Article221 1923-04-27 3 London, April 19. Dublin In the Senate it was announced that the Government have decided to apply for membership of the League of Nations. The application will be included in the League’s September agenua. The Senate by 15 votes to 10 passed a resolution that no action should221 words
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Article202 1923-04-27 3 London, April 19. Washington Injunction proceedings have been instituted in New \ork by the Federal Government with a view to completely suppressing the trading in sugar futures in the coffee and sugar exchanges, unless hacked by actual ownership or control of sugar, instituted in New York by202 words
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Article118 1923-04-27 3 London, April 19. In the House of Commons, replying to the criticism that he should have made a reduction in sugar before beer, Mr. Baldwin pointed out that the rise in the price of sugar from 10s. Od. a hundredweight 15 months ago to 30s. 3d. owing to118 words
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Article113 1923-04-27 3 London, April 19. Baron Hayashi was the guest of the Knights of the Round Table lub, which s the oldest club in England, at the Savoy Hotel. A distinguished company, presided over by Sir Trevor Dawson, ncluded Sir John Jordan, Colonel OKartioto, Rear-Admiral Tomakitosu and the manager113 words
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Article63 1923-04-27 3 London, April 19. Rawalpindi The abducted girl, Miss Ellis, has been located in independent territory north-west of Kohat inhabit e< Afridis and Orakzais. It is understood that a number of Afridi headmen have gone out to recover the girl. It is believed she is being held for63 words
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285 1923-04-27 3 London, April 19. > Though suffering from slight laryngitis, the Prince of Wales attended the oanquet of the Association of British Chambers of Commerce last night. In >.he course of a speech, which was circulated, he said the question of trade recovery was285 words
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Article211 1923-04-27 3 London, April 19.* A joint meeting in the Norfolk agricultural dispute has reached a provisional basis of settlement. London, April 19. The provisional agreement reached in the Norfolk farm strike, provides fer 25s. and a 50-hour week and 6d. for each extra hour up to 54 hours. Hours211 words
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Article44 1923-04-27 3 London, April 19. Paris The Academic Francaise has elected the church historian, Abbe Bremond, and the Vatican Ambassador Jonnart to membership. The historian Louis M add in and the dramatist Dcportoriche have so far tied in the ballot for a third vacancy.44 words
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Article43 1923-04-27 3 London, April Pi. Stockholm: The ex-Chief Justice, Trygger, has formed a Cabinet representing non-Soeialist opinion inside and outside the Riksdag on the resignaion of Branting’s Soc alist Ministry. The new Minis >r for Foreign Affairs is Hedcrstieina the Governor-General of Stockholm.43 words
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Article41 1923-04-27 3 London, April 19. Marseilles The Foreign Labou; Bureau has begun to pay oli ***** Russians, constituting the crews of Id tug i i.als formerly belonging lo Wnuigei’s ileet. The men will he distributed on aoik in tlu? devastated regions.41 words
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SATURDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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Article451 1923-04-27 3 fU*. 1 LMb Bkkvicb London, April 20. in the House of Lords, Karl Curzon, n a speech on foreign policy, said that ne had consistently advised Uermany to make an overture expressing her intention to payfU*. 1 LMb Bkkvicb - 451 words
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Article82 1923-04-27 3 L c ndon, April 1!). Marks wort* quoted at 145,000-148,000 and closed at 1.‘10,000-1.*15,000. French francs finished at 70.25, Belgian francs at 81.25. London, April 19. Berlin In view of the sudden slump in the mark, the Government, after rieliberating with the Keichsbank, has decided to continue energetically82 words
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Article69 1923-04-27 3 London, April 20. Geneva The representative of the iil-li Free State has handed the Secre-tary-General of the League of Nations a formal request for the Free States' admission to the League. London, April 20. Genov*: The Council of the League of Nation; ha- decided to appoint experts69 words
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Article26 1923-04-27 3 London, April 20. Constant inoplc Over 10 I’ritCh insj ranee companies ure notifying the authorities that they are withdrawing their business from Constantinople.26 words
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381 1923-04-27 4 I*ondon, April 20. Cairo: 'I'ho critical in potint ion durinjr the past week, regard ini; the limitation of sovereignty, have tciinitiated by the drafting of a democrat ic constitution sati factory to both sides. The Cabinet fully respondel 'a381 words
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Article275 1923-04-27 4 London, April 20. 'Hu- :•eheme f<»r (In* cstablislmn n! of ,i I ox Li lo ..ml t coil ii i i 1 1 school ;it Shanghai out of tin* remit 1i I Boxer indemnity w*: s C.iongly advocated by Colonel Hobson, a! a mooting in House of Commons275 words
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Article77 1923-04-27 4 London, April 20. Melbourne: It is understo d that icri mis trouble is likely to develop on tin Australian water front if the arbitration court rejects the application for the aboli- ,,r Die bureau system of employi i *d established in Sydney after the lhl i upheaval.77 words
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475 1923-04-27 4 London, April 20. M< ssagt-s from French and Herman sources show that the unemployed dis- turhances at .Muelhoim were attended with serious results. A Muclhcim telei plain, via* Beilin, describes the demonj.* rators as d -orderly C< mmunists and Trade I'nionists, who have475 words
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Article87 1923-04-27 4 London, April 20. 1 mi* l ni 0(| States in a no'c to Great '•rifam d selaims any intention of the Snipping Hoard to claim immunity from .•i'ro-t or oiher special advantages gene1 dly accorded to public vessels, as dist im t from pr.va'ely owned ships. The New87 words
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Article84 1923-04-27 4 London, April 20. The Haily Mail is offering i’l,000 for the longest flight, with a minimum of r >0 miles, I over a triangular course on a motor-glider j whose engine does not exceed 7% horsepower and with only one gallon of fuel and otm r conditions ensuring a84 words
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Article43 1923-04-27 4 London, April 20. The following is the result of the I.in I low bye-election due to the death at I lymouth of the successor to Viscount Windsor < oloncl Windsor Clive, Conservative .)m, Captain Calcott Prveo Liberal, 0,710; Mr. Pollard, Labour, 1,420.43 words
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134 1923-04-27 4 London, April 22. ’/.it bruggc The foundation stone of a noble memorial to the famous British mi l in wartime was laid to-day by the (•overnor of West Flanders on site near the shore end of the mole in the presence of a distinguished134 words
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Article86 1923-04-27 4 London, April 22. Kiga It is reliably reported from .M«» cow that Chicherin, Krassin and K rest insky have made energetic representations to the Government against renewed terrorist methods as undermining foreign confidence. Krassin threatens to resign if the policy is continued. The Communist Congress at Moscow passed86 words
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Article45 1923-04-27 4 London, April 20. A message from Bantry states that the .Nationals have thoroughly scoured the whole countrywide and it is thought that the backbone of the Irregular resistance in the difficult mountainous area is broken. A number of prisoners have been brought in.45 words
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Article53 1923-04-27 4 London, April 20. The Western Union and Commercial Cos. have reduced their cable rates to America similarly with the Imperial Cable Co., which is owned by the British Government. An innovation is the acceptance of urgent messages between London and New York for Is. per word compared with53 words
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Article260 1923-04-27 4 London, April IP. The P. and O. Maloja of 20,000 tons has boon launched at Belfast for the Australian trade. She can accommodate <>«>4 passengers. London, April 10. Paris The remains of the Marchioness i.Lmeda will he cremated at Pere la liaise. The Marquis will proceed to •Japan wi260 words
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MONDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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630 1923-04-27 4 London, April 21. Karl Curzon’s cautiously worded spmh winch is generally regarded by the Eng’ ush press as a hint to Germany that the time is opportune for a renewal of her efforts at negotiation, met with630 words
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Article39 1923-04-27 4 London, April Now ork Cotton prices broke heavy general selling. Old crop fell 104 points, and the new crop fell only,, on reports of rains in the south-wi 1 hulls appear to have abandoned hopehigher prices.39 words
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354 1923-04-27 5 Lcndon, April 21. w Vork Speaking at a dinner of ederated American Chambers of merce in the Near East, last even- Admiral Chester declared that nhcres u! influence had thrown every l nii of obs acle in his354 words
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Article291 1923-04-27 5 London. April 21. Wav York The ex-Premier of Montetvgio, P.damenatz, who arrived from 1 tii y, has been detained on Ellis Island. Hi.- friends declare he has come as a refugee. London, April 21. Nuv York Mr. Lasker has refused the marine engineers’ offer for three ships291 words
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206 1923-04-27 5 London, April 22. Simla A communique states that that there is no further news of the exact whereabouts of Miss Ellis, but there is little doubt that she has been taken to some mountain stronghold in the heart of the Tirah country.206 words
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Article151 1923-04-27 5 London, April 22. Santiago de Chile At a meeting of the Armaments Committee of the PanAmerican Conference, Brazil proposed the limitation of capital ships to 80,000 tons without limitation for other vessels. Chile proposed 80,000 tons for capital ships only, but it is reported that she would be151 words
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Article129 1923-04-27 5 London, April 21. In connection with the curious controversy raging in Dublin as to whether Monsignor Luzio’s visit is purely ecclesiastical. as contended by Government, oils paid with the Vatican authority to intervene in the interests of peace, as the Monsignor declares, Archbishop Logue has sent a letter129 words
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Article117 1923-04-27 5 London, April 21. Paris The remains of Prince Kitashirakawa have been removed from the Japanese Embassy to the Gare do Lyon, whence they are being sent to Marseilles. Among prominent Japanese present were the Charge d’Affaires at Paris, the Ambassadors to London and Dublin, the Military Attaches,117 words
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Article52 1923-04-27 5 London, April 22. Paris The Minister for Finance announces that the long and delicate negotiations have resulted so that be Bark of France has arranged to discharge the loan made by the Bank of England early in 191G over a perod of seven year? instead of this year52 words
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157 1923-04-27 5 London, April 21. New York The first official warning against danger of inflation is contained in the Department of Commerce review of trade and industry for March. It says that the present situation is more advantageous than in 1920 as the index of157 words
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Article81 1923-04-27 5 London, April 21. In addition to influencing a reduction in the railway rates, the Government’s efforts to assist agriculture, announced by Sir Robert Sanders in the House of Comnitns, comprise a duty of 10s a quarter on imported malting barley, with a preference of one-third in favour of81 words
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Article68 1923-04-27 5 London, April 22. Sydney Speaking at a military reunion, Mr. Bowden, Minister for Defence, said that the time had arrived when Australia must decide her defence problems. He said We are absolutely dependent for naval defence on the Empire and if we were attacked we could only Ihope68 words
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Article49 1923-04-27 5 London, April 21. Madrid The offer of General Wrangel’s Army, now in Rumania, to serve as a separate unit against the Moors in Spanish Morocco, has been declined the Spanish Government who, however, have intimated that any Russian Volunteers will be welcomed in the- Spanish Foreign Legion.49 words
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Article49 1923-04-27 5 London, April 21. Home The differences between Signor Mussolini and the Popular party Minister? have been composed by a resolution at a meeting of the Parliamentary group, the Popular party affirming their intention of supporting the Government and pi icing nation 1 1 needs above pally considerations.49 words
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Article53 1923-04-27 5 London, April 21. The Norfolk agricultural strike has ended, the executives of the Farmers’ and Labourers’ Union to-day agreeing to terms of settlement at 255. for a 50-hour week. London, April 21. The deadlock in the National Oil Refiners dispute at Skewen, near Swansea, continues. Fiftee hundred men’s53 words
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Article57 1923-04-27 5 London, April 21. Improved financial result? are disclosed in the report of the Amalgamated Rubber Estates, showing a profit last yeai '>f 1'41,000 as compared with £10,000 in 1921. It proposes a 2Vfe per cent, dividend on account of last year, making 7‘j per cent., also 5 per57 words
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Article23 1923-04-27 5 London. April 21. Clocks will be advanced an hour at 2 n.m. »n the 22nd instant. London, April 21. Marks are 119,000-121,000.23 words
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TUESDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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235 1923-04-27 5 Reuter’s Service London, April 23. Paris Le Temps confirms that Turks are massed on the French frontier in East Cilicia where there arc several infantry battalions and artillery. It says that if the French flat; is attacked or threatened the FrenchReuter’s Service - 235 words
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Article147 1923-04-27 5 London, April 211. In tlu* House of Commons a motion for reduction of tea duty from 8<1. to the pre-war level of f»d„ which was supported by all the opposition groups, was defeated by 231 votes to 17«>. supporters contended that as beer was not a necessary147 words
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Article138 1923-04-27 5 London, April 2d. Thy recent reaction in rubber shares is .surmised by the financial Times to bo due to defects in the enforcement of the Stevenson restriction scheme, particularly in the liberality of production licenses granted to native owners. It expresses the opinion that many of the existing138 words
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Article121 1923-04-27 5 London, April 2d. fcairo The Wufd, or Nationalist Kxecutiv*, has issued a manifesto condemning the new constitution. It declares that it does not respect the nation’s rights and leaves the door open for foreign interference and does not represent the will of the nation. It does not mention121 words
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267 1923-04-27 6 I ndon, April 2d. The Hague A Royal Commission which h <*<» i idering Co* lull providing for the const rue* ion of a fleet to guarantee Hu* neutrality of the Dutch Mas Indies, rejects the suggestion *o suspend the pa>si IT of267 words
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Article85 1923-04-27 6 I/)ndon, April 2d. The* Shipbuilding Employers’ Fedcration has notified a lockout on April dO for members of the Boiler-makers, Iron nnel Ste*e*l Shipbuilders, Woodworkers, and Plumbers unions unless the* unions previously intimate* that they are prepared te> ace*e*pt the* national overtime and nightshift agreement cemcluele*d on March 2285 words
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Article98 1923-04-27 6 London, April 23. Romo A communique states that three detachments of Italian troops occupied the headquarters of the chief of the Scnussi at Aghedubia on the morning of April 21 and put the enemy to flight. The Italian losses were four coloured soldiers killed and 20 wounded98 words
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Article72 1923-04-27 6 London, April 22. In the House of Commons Dr. W. A. Chappie asked whether the Government had received a request by Mr. Wellington Koo to the diplomatic body to release about £.'>20,000 customs surplus for the purpose of covering arrears and pay thoi expenses of Chinese diplomatic missions72 words
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Article41 1923-04-27 6 London, April 22. Sydney A public subscription has been opened to provide a business substitute for Anderson and thus enable him to play in the Davis Cup matches. Meanwhile, the Association is withholding its cable announcing Australia’s withdrawal.41 words
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Article59 1923-04-27 6 London, April 2.T lAri"! Six loyal Sikhs hav<» been mui i,(l (luring the last few weeks for al rno*i\cs ia the Hoshiarpur and •lullundur distr ets of the Punjab by per.'■on. dressed as Akalis. The (fovernieen fr believe that il is the w< rk of a revolutionary fanK59 words
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190 1923-04-27 6 London, April 2d. Berlin During a speech at a dennont rut ion, H« rr Sti a vicinann, leader of the Ge rman Peoph ’s Party, said that Gor/on’- speech in the House of Bonis had (i t ated a new political situation190 words
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Article139 1923-04-27 6 London, April 23. Simla Mrs. Starr reports that Mis.* Kill's was in no way molested or injured beyond the results of fatigue. Negotiations are proceeding for her release, hut her welfare i- now assured. London, April 2d. PeMiawar A len.arkable story of the predominant motive of the Kllis139 words
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Article75 1923-04-27 6 London, April 22. Santiago do Chile The President of Chile has invited the Presidents of the Argentine, Rra/.il and Uruguay to confer at Monte Video in September in view of the differences which have arisen on the armament question and by the prospect of their not being solved75 words
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Article70 1923-04-27 6 London, April 23. In the House of Commons replying to Sir .1. Hood, Mr. R. McNeill said that the British Minister had strongly protested to the Chinese Government against the illegal action of the provincial authorities in Chekiang and Fukien, who were imposing an ad valorem tax of70 words
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Article56 1923-04-27 6 London, April 23. In the House of Commons at question time Mr. R. McNeill stated that an Anglo-French agreement had been reached with regard to the question of France’s right to conscript British subjects resident, in Tunis, thus rendering it unnecessary to refer the case to tho Permanent56 words
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Article40 1923-04-27 6 London, April 24. Lisbon The rumour, relative to the s.de of Macao to Germany, is denied. Macao is the Portuguese Colony in China, on the Canton River, with an area of three square miles and a population of S0.0I)(),40 words
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Article38 1923-04-27 6 London, April 23. Berlin The Reichshank has raised the discount rate from P 2 to IK per cent London, April 23. Marks have to relapsed 133.000-1.'*>5,000. Tendon, Apjil 23. Paris: The midinettes have been lock ed out.38 words
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491 1923-04-27 6 Kkujcks Skkvick London, April 23. Berlin: There are indications that the iiu\ eminent are considering the advisabili y of making a definite reparations oiler m consequence of Karl urz n speech, on the official version of which tne Cabinet is deliberating this afternoon. London,Kkujcks Skkvick - 491 words
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Article95 1923-04-27 6 London, April 24. A message from President Harding was road at a meeting of the Governors of the Shakespeare Memorial on the occasion of the celebrations of Shakespeare’s birthday at Stratford-on-Avon. It said The American people are always sympathetic and have every appreciation for the works of95 words
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Article77 1923-04-27 6 London, April 21. Dr. Hart, principal of the AngloChinese College at Tientsin, in addressing the China Society, said that the allocation of the British portion of the Boxer indemnity afforded a unique opportunity for giving assistance which would bud Liitain Lu China in real friendship and benefit77 words
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161 1923-04-27 6 London, April 24. New York President Harding, in a speech at the annual luncheon of the Associated Press of America, defended the decision of the United States to participate in the Court of International Justice as being in harmony with his platform pledges and161 words
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Article184 1923-04-27 6 London, April 24. hi the House of Commons Cnpt. K. Berkeley with regard to Fiji asked for an assurance that in future unconsti uional acts of this kind would not be taken and that before pledges were given to individuals the Legislature of the Colony would be consulted.184 words
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Article82 1923-04-27 6 London, April 24. In the House of Commons at question time. Sir Lloyd Grenme stated that i‘4,98<>,000 had been imported from Russia and IT .338,000 exported to Russia for the quarter ended December 31, 1922. Asked whether the figures could not be increased if we had better82 words
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Article72 1923-04-27 6 London, April 24. Helsingfors The trial of the Patriarch Tikhon has been postponed. London, April 24. Kiga It is rumoured that Cheka is trying to extract a recantation from 'he patriarch, Tikhon, by torturing him h. v means of electricity. A more refined form of cruelty consists in72 words
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Article61 1923-04-27 6 London, April 24. The Agence Econorpique et Financin' reports that the Royal Dutch and Shell group har e purchased 200,000 tons of oil from thp Russian Soviets and have ottered to allow its colleagues, the International Consortium, to participate in the deal, which assures the Shell group61 words
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Article47 1923-04-27 6 London, April 24. Copenhagen A provisional agreei 1 which has been signed at Moscow Vx tv Denmark and the Soviet cstablishe facto relations. Danes a r e entitled t< gag«> in industrial undertaking' Ku«sia and are guaranteed against seizure of their property without compensation.47 words
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113 1923-04-27 7 London, April 24. India Office announces that the J,f Commissioner of the North West 'ier province has met Miss Ellis and Starr near the Orakzai border. All well and the whole party are expect‘(j at Peshawar to-day. London, April 24. Peshawar The113 words
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Article113 1923-04-27 7 London, April 25. In the House of Commons, replying to Cant Berkeley with regard to submarines hunuhed since I‘Jl3 and now commissioned 1 capable of being commissioned, r a nK *t gave the following figures K.illv commissioned United States 7t* France -11. .Japan 43, Italy 4.1, Britain .Vj of113 words
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Article37 1923-04-27 7 London, April 24. A Paris message states that it is reported that n has been definitely decidec to commence legal proceedings against ten persons formerly concerned in the management of the Banque Industrielle do Chine.37 words
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Article39 1923-04-27 7 London, April 23. Lausanne Ismet Pasha declared that Turney had always shown a firm will to serve the peace of the world and the labour of the conference should be promptly concluded if goodwill were shown.39 words
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Article47 1923-04-27 7 London, April 24. In the House of Commons at question time, Mr. G. R. Lane Fox said that in only two of eleven state borings in the United Kingdom was oil found in any appreciable quantities. Both these wells have now’ been disposed of.47 words
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Article165 1923-04-27 7 London, April 24. Now York Rickard announces that ho match between McTigue and Carpentier for the world’s light heavyweight championship will take place on July 14 at New York. London, April 24. Sydney The tennis player, Anderson. as decided not to accept subscriptions on the qjound that the question165 words
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THURSDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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385 1923-04-27 7 Reiter’s Service London, April 25. Lausanne The Economic Committee, which is discussing the economic clauses of the treaty, upheld the provision for mixed arbitral tribunals though the Turks desired to substitute ordinary courts of law. London, April 25. Lausanne At theReiter’s Service - 385 words
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Article90 1923-04-27 7 London, April 25. New York The newspapers consider that President Harding’s speech on the International Court of Justice indicates that the President intends seriously to press the project of American membership despite the opposition of the Republican leaders and others. The Herald thinks that the speech rs unconvincing90 words
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Article104 1923-04-27 7 London, April 25. On the occasion of his wedding, His Majesty conferred on the Duke of York the Knighthood of the Thistle and the Earl of Strathmore was created a Knight Grand Cross of the Victorian Order. Wing-Commander Louis Greig, Comptroller to the Duke of York, had the104 words
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Article272 1923-04-27 7 London, April 25. Marks are 132,000-134,000, French francs 68.45. London, April 25. An authoritative announcement in London, yesterday, expressing surprise at the tendency in Germany to interpret Earl Curzon’s speech as indicating the possibility of British mediation, and declaring that Germany must approach France direct, has acted according272 words
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Article117 1923-04-27 7 London, April 25. Calcutta The employees of the Nuddea jute mills have resumed unconditionally. London, April 25. Rangoon An agreement has been reached by which the strikers at Yenang Yaung oilfields will resume to-morrow on the terms offered by the companies. London, April 25. New York A strike117 words
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Article104 1923-04-27 7 London, April 25. Three irregulars captured in a recent fight in the eaves of Kerry have been executed at Tralee. They included an Englishman who was a deserter from the East Lancashires. London, April 25. Dublin The Free State Government have significantly decided to allow suitable citizens in104 words
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Article80 1923-04-27 7 London, April 25. Other Banque Industrielle de Chine officials, who have been ordered to be prosecuted, include Senator J. Perchoty and the two auditors of the company. London, April 25. Paris Among the *en Banque Indus‘rielle officials to be prosecuted ar» senator Andre Berthelot on charges of vrongfull.v80 words
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165 1923-04-27 7 London, April 25. Replying to questions in the House of Commons with regard to a series of acts of the Russian Government of which British subjects were victims, including the seizure of a Hull trawler by Bolshevists off the Munnan coast and165 words
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Article75 1923-04-27 7 London, April 25. The Times ci.y notes, referring to the excessive number of export licences granted to native planters under the rubber restriction scheme owing to incomple e statistical information with regard to native owned estates and consequent over-estimate of the standard production, presume that immediate steps will75 words
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Article90 1923-04-27 7 London, April 25. Sydney The City Council’s electricity committee have recommended rescission of an absolute Empire preference policy in favour of 15 per cent. Empire preference. The above should be read in conjunction with a Sydney message of the 12th inst., which stated that, as a result of90 words
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Article73 1923-04-27 7 London, April 25. In the Houbt* of Commons, replying to Mr. P. J. H. Hannon, McNeill said that a committee to consider the procedure in connection with the utilisation of the Boxer indemnity was about to be appointed. Ho was very doubtful icgarding the desirability of utilising the73 words
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Article73 1923-04-27 7 London, April 25. A new Khodes Trust has been founded by Mrs. H. P. Davison, in memory of her husbund, a former partner of the J. P. Morgan Company, under which three each of Oxford and Cambridge students will be enublcd to spend a year either at the73 words
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Article62 1923-04-27 7 London, April 2d. In the House of Commons, after a debate characterised by numerous interruptions by Labour Members, a motion for the rejection of the Housing Bdl was defeated by 340 votes to 140. This is the largest majority the (Jovernment has had and was greeted with62 words
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Article62 1923-04-27 7 London, April 25. Answering questions in the Commons, Lord Winter-ton stated that the number of chests of opium sold at the Calcutta auctions in the years ending March .‘*.l, 1021, 1022 and 1023 was, respectively, 1,r>.)0, 035, and 2.H00. He stated that he would enquire of the Government of62 words
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Article36 1923-04-27 8 London, April 25. President llan'ing reviewing Cue p< ition of the? United States towards other republics of the Western Hcniispheic, said that the last remaining dilfci cnee, namely, with Mexico, was happily ap preaching solution.36 words
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Article39 1923-04-27 8 London, April 25. The P. and Company have declared an interim dividend at th< rate of 12 per cent, per annum on the defi rred share-, tax free, for the six months elided March 51.39 words
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Article31 1923-04-27 8 London, April 25. Home In the fighting recently the Senussi lost 600 killed and wounded, including the chief Abdullah Solium, who wii.i killed and his commander seriously Wounded.31 words
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Article100 1923-04-27 8 London. Apr I 25. Siirla Miss Kllis has arrived at Peshawar. London, April 25. Paris The Dressmakers' Federation has decided to terminate the lockout. London, April *25. Mr. P. F. Warner ha* undergone a severe abdominal operation, which was very successful. Mr. Warner is the gr» at cricketer who100 words
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179 1923-04-27 8 Those who have travelled to Bangkok from the l-.M.S. by train, will have cause to remember the inconvenience caused by the journey being interrupted .it Bangkok Noi, says the Malay Mail. The mail train from Penang reaches this almost desolate179 words
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226 1923-04-27 8 In the I'rebate and Divorce Division of the High Court of Justice, Mr. Arthur Knowllon Ernest Hampshire, produce merchant, of Buckingham I’ulnce Mansions, petitioned for divorce from his wife, Nora Eli/.a, on the ground of her adultery with Charles Frederick Cooke. There was no defence.226 words
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Article960 1923-04-27 8 Weekly Reports of Singapore Firms. Messrs. Mucphail and Co., Ltd.'s weekly report, dated April 25, states The volume of business done in the share market during tin* week under re- k w is still very small. Prices in the tin section are a little easier but there960 words
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356 1923-04-27 8 in planning the development of naval facilities at Singapore at an estimated cost of £11,000,000 the Government has obviously had in view the defence of British interests in the Pacific, and particularly the safety of Australia and New Zealand, writes356 words
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Article133 1923-04-27 8 (From Our Own Correspondent. Kuala Lumpur, April 20. A motor collision, which might have ended with more disastrous consequences ccurred about 2 p.m. yesterday on the Patu Road when a hired car ran into a motor cyclist. The cycle was completely smashed, but the cyclist, whose133 words
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Article12 1923-04-27 8 Ulu Piah Company.—430 piculs, including 50 piculs tribute ore.12 words
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Article41 1923-04-27 8 The output of Chenderiang Tin Dredging during the half month of April was trib. 110, dred. 256 piculs, a total of 366 piculs. The ouiput of Kamunling Tin Dredging during the half month of April was 200 oiculs.41 words
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Article63 1923-04-27 8 The sailing ship E. J. Spence, from Mauritius, having been considerably overlie in port there was some anxiety, which should now be allayed by the news received from the commander of the Gandwho wirelesses The barque E. J. •pence all well 325 North longitude I '0.3263 words
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94 1923-04-27 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hongkong, April 2i». The Kwangsi forces have been repulsed and fighting is removed from Canton. Hongkong, April 21. Stui Yat Sen’s forces have so far b u victorious. A big battle is imminent for the control of the94 words
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Article237 1923-04-27 8 Pa It uni seems to have a postal grievance, a correspondent of the Siam Observer writing on April 10 a» follows The Bangkok mails for Pattani arrived by the express train on Tuesday and were kept in the statioiynaster’s room for tw T o days at Koke237 words
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Article223 1923-04-27 8 The following were the guests of His Excellency the Governor and Lady Cuillemnrd at a dinner given at Government House on Monday:—Lady Shaw, Mrs. Swindell. Hon. Mr. J. E. Tessensohn, Hon. Mr. P. K. Nambyar, Hon. Mr. Veoh Guan Seok, Hon. Mr. Tan Cheng Lock, Mr. M. J.223 words
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Article140 1923-04-27 8 The Installation meeting of Lodge St. George No. 1152 took place on M ,n <iay evening when the District Grand Master, General Sir Neill Malcolm, K.C.8., D.S.O. installed Bro. G. T. Peall, M.A., senior master. Raffles Institution, Singapore. Ihe other officers for the suing year are 1.P.M., T. J,"140 words
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3728 1923-04-27 9 (April 23, *****.) Present t i i the Governor (Sir Laurence u ninrd, K.C.B.) presiding. J embers V h< (Jeneriil Officer Commanding ii:t- Troops (Major-General Sir Neill Malcolm, K.C.B., d.s.o.l i Hon. tiie Colonial Secretary (Sir Frederick James. C.M.G.).3,728 words
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Article127 1923-04-27 10 Th<* following appointments arc notified in fix* F.M.S. Ciovemment Gazette Mr. W. Ito he British Adviser, Kedah Mr. It. Hoard man to bo Secretary to the Sanitary Board, Kuala Lumpur Mr. J. J. Warren to he an Assistant OommisR'oner of Police, F.M.S. Mr. C. Ba/.01l to act127 words
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1983 1923-04-27 10 There was hanelcd te> us recently a copy of a petition presented by many residents in the State of Perak for retrial of the case of Lionel Br/macombe Symes, Supervisor of Customs, Lower Perak, who was dismissed after 20 years' service from the1,983 words
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402 1923-04-27 10 A ease came before Mr. Gourlay ana concluded on April 19 in which Kuw Hec Lheow of t hop Cheap Seng was charged with being in fraudulent possession of 11 bags of tin ore. Mr. R. L. L. Brad del) appeared402 words
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Article98 1923-04-27 10 “Vie” is the title selected for th l paper produced by the boys of th v 0 Institute, Kuala Lumpur. Its Vol. 1 is a hopeful issue, and it prosper, for it should appeal to the a as well as to the literary eap at v pupils.98 words
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2531 1923-04-27 11 •I. tenth annual f?c*n1 meeting of t Tin Co., Ltd., \va* la hi at the ,vd offices of the company. Ch.irter- v Chamber-, t.n Wednesday. m. Si me presided a id others pre- Wi re, the Hon. Dr. D. J. Calloway,2,531 words
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550 1923-04-27 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, April 23. Hundreds of visitors poured into Kuala 4w.jo.pur lO'day, being St. George’s. Day, .o>- which a special mil w;.s arranged at me St langur Club, i here was an excel4tiiL in.'play of marquees on550 words
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Article70 1923-04-27 11 The following has beea received from the Master of steamer Jarox On April 2\, 102.'!, at 2..'50 p.m. volcanic eruptions occurred at minute intervals up to 3.30 P m. when the areas from running hearings were found in Lat. 10.07.00 North ami 100.00..‘{0 Hast over an area of70 words
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Article75 1923-04-27 11 An ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners will be held to-day at ’l6 |j. Standing in the name of Mr. K. Ha Ideley is the following resolu‘itn That ‘h s meeting of the Munici* !>.'• 1 Commissioners places on record its dissent from and protest .against the a*‘as!75 words
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Article1205 1923-04-27 12 Straits Times, April 20. There* lias been placed in our hands a number of papers bearing on what quite a considerable number of people in Malaya regard as a,serious miscarriage of justice. After twenty years <>f unblemished public aery ice, Mr. Symes, Supervisor of CustomsStraits Times, April 20. - 1,205 words
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Article1176 1923-04-27 12 i* ranee finds it easy to drairorn.— StraitTimes, April 21. From petty causes great events oft spring, and that is why we take notice of the squabble that has arisen between Britain and France in reference to the removal of shells from the latter to the formeri* ranee finds it easy to drairorn.— Strait-Times, April 21. - 1,176 words
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Article1155 1923-04-27 12 grudg* them greatness.—Straits Times, April Recent events have been vividly reminding all men that Egypt is one of the oldest of all the nations, of which traces still remain. It may be older even than China, and one hopes that recent search among the tombs will bring togrudg* them greatness.—Straits Times, April - 1,155 words
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Article1182 1923-04-27 13 Straits Times, April 21. We have observed many times that traders in Malaya are very sensitive to any disturbing trade rumours. One has just been issued in America and that country being our greatest customer for our two chief commodities, rubber and tin, it i- possible that theStraits Times, April 21. - 1,182 words
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Article1128 1923-04-27 13 than of surrender.—Straits Times, April 25. We have had-'this week an all-day meeting of the Legislative Council, and it has touched upon a good many questions of importance. As we read the proceedings we feel strongly the need of a complete change in the constitution of the body.than of surrender.—Straits Times, April 25. - 1,128 words
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Article1141 1923-04-27 13 Straits Times, April 20. We have heard that, because rubber is below 55 cents, pessimism is creeping over a considerable part of the Malayan community. They see it at*2s cents in the past and cannot be persuaded that it is not in the future. Whether we can restoreStraits Times, April 20. - 1,141 words
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Article92 1923-04-27 14 We :*r«* informed that H.M.S. Hawkins, flying tin* flag of 11. K. Admiral Sir Arthur C. Loveson, K.C.8., will arrive at Singapore from Hongkong to-morrow morning. The ship will he berthod ‘t I t Whuif. It may he mentioned that 1 1 1 y is the92 words
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1224 1923-04-27 14 A ease wa> commeii. cd m Wednesday in .hi Supreme Court before .Mr. Justice i.anvil -L( nnai d, in whph a former torekci per, named Wee Mum Meng, tiaims from Mis.-r*. Meyer am! ot ior ulieu td wi oagful di ml1,224 words
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309 1923-04-27 14 In the Supreme Court on Tuesday before Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard an action was brought by the three children of the late Fatima binte A 1 Junied against Syed Abdulrahman bin Ali A 1 Junied, the present trustee of the estate of Syed309 words
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Article92 1923-04-27 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh. April 25. With a view to enlarging the present field of inter-State cricket, a proposal is afloat that Selangor should meet Penang at Ipoh in the current season. Northern cricketers are also discussing the atvisability of Singapore engaging Perak or Penang, at92 words
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577 1923-04-27 14 The report of the committee of the Subordinate Civil Service Benefit Fund (S.S. and F.M.S.) for the year ended February 28, states The benefit fund was formed to fill the dire want of members of the Government Service in the provision577 words
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Article250 1923-04-27 14 Yesterday, says the Deli Courant of the Pith instant, Mr. M. C. A. Hartog was murdered by a coolie near the office of the Goerach Batoe Estate belonging t the Hamburg America Plantation "inpany. The deceased, who was an Englishman, was held in the highest esteem250 words
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877 1923-04-27 15 <Krom Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, April 19. wu feared that to-day’s corner lawmr ceremony of the proposed' :U M v u‘ a. building would be marred 1 '\-iin ’There was ample reason for; •’> .J.k.f Yesterday was very wet "V from877 words
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660 1923-04-27 15 (Communicated). A meeting of the Singapore Society of Architects was held at the Asiatic Society’s room, Raffles Museum on the 19th inst. The President, Capt. S. Douglas Meadows, A.R.I.B.A., presided, and some ,)0 members attended. The business of the meeting was to elect660 words
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Article66 1923-04-27 15 About fi a.m. on Friday, a coolie named Tang Ah Long was making■ fence along his garden near the loti mile in the Lini Chu Kang district, off the Choa Chu Kang Road, when a tiger attacked him from behind. A fellov coolie came up just66 words
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830 1923-04-27 15 The third annual general meeting of the Singapore' branch of the Ex-Service Association of Malaya was held in the lounge of the Singapore Cricket Club on April 18. The meeting was largely attended and was distinctly successful. Major Keys, D.S.O., M.C., presided and830 words
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808 1923-04-27 15 The first matter taken up before Mr. Justice Barrett-Lcnnard presiding in the Bankruptcy Court, last h riday afternoon, t was that of the petition brought against Messrs. Almusawah and Co., by Messrs. Guston and Nathan. Mr. Demuth having stated that an application808 words
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Article81 1923-04-27 16 Th«* St rail > i i»n• i»* not n*; pori.nhh* for tho opinions of ith nnrespondent.*. mre spondciit* shoulii I ear in iniin! lit: t lettei* nu’Hi l»o short and to the point. I,.*ng tumbling esqjixth •;< art? 1 1 :il»I<* to in* r«- ruthlessly cat <1 ..u. 'oji«sj(on<li..tK81 words
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Article762 1923-04-27 16 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. In you* two It a.' mini's mil the letter over the initial of (J.B. there are e'T’ain assumptions which are erroneous and which I thin!-, it v. >.:!<! he vnisehievious to allow to y» mic nt.adicted.762 words
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Article2906 1923-04-27 16 To ’.he- I'.eliur ot t i .< .SLiu.it i'ililes. ir, A go* u many of us have read vvuu eedisieii'i tide interest your very able eel onai on the burning question of t >- nay, Representation and the* view* toe you liejju are sf lied by the majority in2,906 words
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Article377 1923-04-27 17 To th»* IM tor of the Straits Times. Sir. Mr. A. K. Iladdeley has given av t’.*(♦ i\ Friday, the* -7th instant, hi will a resolution expressing the con:! t.f *h,» Commissioners in the Kr :iiu it- n-t’hii f. It i* i;*. *i ra v to engineer377 words
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Article50 1923-04-27 17 1 1' rom Our Own Correspondent.) Penanp, April 24. Mu'ccs.sful dinner, followed hv a fancy 11 s was held at the E. and O on St. Ceorpo’s nipht, and wap fended. The Cross of St. r ‘Cnion .Jacks and roses were f lfS( *d in the decoration*.50 words
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1218 1923-04-27 17 The civil list at the present session of he Court of Appeal was commenced yesterday, says the Times of Malaya of April 17, with the hearing of the appeal ol Trolak Estates, Ltd., against the judgment of Mr. Justice Watson in1,218 words
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Article486 1923-04-27 17 A very pretty wedding was solemnized at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, on April 17 last, between Ada Violet, daughter of Mrs. Thomas Hopwood and the late Mr. Thomas Hopwood, of Stanway Gardens, AcI ton, England, and Walter George, only (son of Mr. and Mrs. Walt Jackson, of Singapore. The486 words
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575 1923-04-27 17 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, April 24. Thanks to those who so cheerfully assisted in the various work in connection with the annual dance of the St. George Society, the anticipated pleasant evening’* amusement was fully realised, on the occasion of575 words
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Article115 1923-04-27 17 A few days a*?o, Inspector Johnson, Sepoy Lines, arrested and charged four men for impersonating themselves as Municipal servants and with cheating, in the precincts of a village of Alexandra Boad on April IP last. It is alleged that they told some of the people there that115 words
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Article77 1923-04-27 17 A very handsomely inscribed wall-plate in the course of being built into the 'vail at :|ie entrance to the Singapore ieket Oub. The figures at the side are < f a cricketer and a .soldier and in the eiit.re are the names of .‘>K members77 words
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1057 1923-04-27 18 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bandoeng, April 16. The vicissitudes of the sugar trade, aays the report of the Socrahaia Commercial Association of the 12th instant, art? best illustrated hy a brief comparison of the lust four years, each of which presents a different picture.1,057 words
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363 1923-04-27 18 A meeting of the Straits Motor Car Service. Ltd., was held at Winchester House, on Saturday, when Mr. O. C. Smalley, the liquidator, gave an account of the state of the company’s affairs. Messrs. S. M. T. Naidoo and H. H. Holden363 words
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Article166 1923-04-27 18 (Krom Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, April 20. Colonel Whyte presided at a meeting of ex-Service men in the Cricket Club. M:iior Stevens addressed the meet/ng as to the aims of the ex-Scrvice Association and expressed regret that the movement had not progressed in Penang. It was unanimously resolved166 words
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811 1923-04-27 18 The following action was taken pt a committee meeting of the Municipal Commissioners on April 17 Swiss Cottage.—With reference to free quarters granted to Mr. W. J. Brown (Assistant Architect) at Swiss Cottage, decided not to make any charge for muse rent and furniture811 words
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432 1923-04-27 18 The case of the purser of the steam* Egra was finally disposed of b \i Gourlay, on the 24th instant, when’chai wick again surrendered to his bail on charge of criminal breach of tru-t ij regard of a sum of about432 words
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Article148 1923-04-27 18 the Municipal health statement i° r the week ending April 14, give? th« total number of deaths as 222 npr‘son> ing a death rate of 30.91 per mille. p«i annum compared with 29.93 in the precd ing week, and with 35.99 in the corresponding week of last148 words
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Article72 1923-04-27 18 On February 24, 192!, at vSl111 Pwlo Minjak, a double mnrder w.y mitted by a Teochew named < <>h C’hoon in which a woman and g> their lives. Inspector Met Orchard Road police division rcooUj/ formation and sent his men to t!' 1 n mile,72 words
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Article346 1923-04-27 19 C. C. Draw with Middlesex Kegt. 0n the padang on Saturday afternoon, V C C lirew With the Middlesex i!“ r,ment play being much in favour of Club. Scores were s. c. c. II Assiter c Wilson b Siddons 5 T C. Spring lbw. b Siddons 11 A. Scharenguivel,346 words
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Article1084 1923-04-27 19 4 C. (Vs (iood Win Over S. C. F. A. The Mvonri match in the first division "t LcagiU, list Friday, brought toother the S.C.F.A. and the S.C.C., and, a **> always the* case when the S.C.F.A. Pa»y, the ground proved far too small accommodate the spectators. The game1,084 words
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Article139 1923-04-27 19 At. a committee meeting of the Clerical Union hold on Monday, it was decided to ask all members interested in football to send in their names at once, to the -ecretary at 80, Waterloo Street. It is intended* to form various teams to play in practice matches139 words
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Article315 1923-04-27 19 Kleinman Wins Championship. There was a large number of spectators at the Singapore Cricket Club, on the 10th instant, to witness the event of the tennis tournament, the final tie of the championship singles. His Excellency the Governor was present with Lady Guillemard and H.E.315 words
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Article636 1923-04-27 19 The Barnes Cup. The first round of the competition for the Barnes Cups was played at Balestier on April IS evening, Colours defeating w'hites by 4—3. The teams were Colours.—A. J. Ferguson, E. C. H. WolfT, A. Chaniier, and R. Manasseh. Whites.—R. H. Onraet, Dr. Sloper, Eld red and636 words
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Article17 1923-04-27 19 WEDNESDAY'S PLAY. Double Handicap. Wardle and Tosconie boat Jamieson and Brown 21—17.17 words
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Article136 1923-04-27 19 The result of the Duffer's cup final was a win by K. Bald over P. W. Smith at the l‘Jth. The April Modal (Stroke) 'was won by H. Smith with a score of 72 nett. The Ball Sweep for Saturday was won by W. E. Coates, 27Vi136 words
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79 1923-04-27 19 Following is the result of the S.L.R.A. spoon competition at Selctar range on April ID 100 yds. score, h’cap. nett. Mrs. Bailey 28 .93 34.51 Mrs. Fraser 27 .03 34.44 Mrs. Jackson 27 .83 33.04 Mrs. Brooke 22 .03 34.00 Mrs. Mugliston 24 .01 33.83 20079 words
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Article142 1923-04-27 19 (Reuter’s Service.) London, April 21. Melbourne Norman Brookes, the sole selector, in announcing that he had selected Anderson, Hawkes, Schlesinger and Mclnnes to represent Australia ia the Davis cup matches, concurs in the Association’s view that a weaker team should not he despatched. Brookes questions the wisdom(Reuter’s Service.) - 142 words
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Article44 1923-04-27 19 We are officially informed that arrangements are being made to revive the shooting match between Singapore, IVntng, Hongkong and Shanghai fur the Interport Challenge Shield. The match will bo tii* in May and arrangements are bcin£ made to s«le<t a representative team.44 words
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Article248 1923-04-27 20 A fust game of hockey was played on Ai>ril If, between the S.K.U and tftie Hand of the Middlesex Regiment. Although the Club were a man shorthroughout the game, they pUyedla. very good name and attacked persistently i the first half. Stack very nearly scored from a good passing248 words
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Article41 1923-04-27 20 In connection with the* Ipoh Race Sweep case in which Mr. Sircom imposed fines of $250 on each of the Club officials and others it shuld be mentioned that the charge against Mac Alister and Co. was withdrawn.41 words
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Article38 1923-04-27 20 [Reuter’s Service}. London, April 21. A Reuter cable of April 21 states that at the Crystal I’alace, in the Amateur Cup Final, London Caledonians beat Kvtwhum Town by 2 goals to 1, after extra time.[Reuter’s Service}. - 38 words
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Article35 1923-04-27 20 [Reuter’s Service.] London, April 22. In the semi final of the professional billiards championship at the Holborn Hall, at the half way scores Smith had made 8,000, including breaks of 020 and 782.[Reuter’s Service.] - 35 words
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Article54 1923-04-27 20 [Reuter’s Service.] London, April 25. The following is the result of the City and Suburban at Kpsom Dry To.-st 1 Roman Fiddle 2 (Sondover 8 Won by a neck, a length between second and third. Betting 20 to 1 Dry Toast, 10 to I Roman Fiddle, 100 to[Reuter’s Service.] - 54 words
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Article169 1923-04-27 20 11. C. I). Abrams, son of Mr. C. W. Abrams, has boon doing exceptionally well in sporting ovonts at his school, Malvern College. At the recent athletic sports he put up a school record in the quarter-mile, which he covered in 52 secs. In169 words
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Article35 1923-04-27 20 Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent wires Signalman A. It. Doss came in contact with an electric live wire on Sunday in the marshalling yard near Brickfields Road, lie in a short space mt time.35 words
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633 1923-04-27 20 The Ipoh correspondent of the Pinang Gazette wired <>n April IS as follows:'J'hc lottery ease was taken up to-day, before Mr. Sircom, from Kuala Lumpur. Mr. Upcott, with the lion. Mr. Kenion, appeared fur all concerned. Mr. Hope watched the proceedings on633 words
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Article172 1923-04-27 20 The fourth annual institute of the Epworth League of the Methodist Mission has just been held in Singapore. Thia institute is a gathering of representative members of 2(5 Epworth League Chapters, with a membership of 1,000 and 15 Junior Leagues, membership 700. There are visiting delegates from172 words
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509 1923-04-27 20 The following extract from the h inuncial limes will be read with interest, but it ..s a grievous pi*y that Sir Edwaid Brockman was not Kept uetter informed of the m.unions of '.he Malaya (JovetniMc.it. Almost while he is saying509 words
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Article53 1923-04-27 20 CHAMBERS. On April 21. 102:?. at the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. B. I. Chambers, a son. ALCANTRA. On April 22, 1923, at Malacca, to Mr. and Mrs. .1. Alcantra, a son. O’KEEFE. -On April 22, 1923, at the Maternity Hospital, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. K.53 words
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Article52 1923-04-27 20 JACKSON—HOPWOOD. At St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore, on April 17, 1923, by the Von. Archdeacon Swindell, Ada Violet, daughter of Mrs. Thomas Hopwood, and the late Mr. Thomas Hopwood, of Stanway Carden, Acton, formerly of Worcester, England, to Walter George, only son of Mr. ami Mrs. Walt Jackson, of Singapore,52 words
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Article167 1923-04-27 20 EXCHANGE Singapore, April 26. On London, Bank 4 m/a 0/414 Demand 2/4 5/J Private 3 m. credits 2/4 17/30 On New York Demand '7 Private 90 d/s 5^1/ On Prance, Bank 7^ On India, Bank T.T. 1731/ On Hongkong, Bank d/d 1% p.c. pren? On Shanghai, Bank167 words
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Article496 1923-04-27 20 MINING. I Singapore, April 26. I laaaa I Val. Pd- iiuyera. S«llen I 1 1 Batang Padang 0.40 0.45 I 1 1 Htam Tin 1.40 1.45 I 1 1 Jelantoh 0.10 0.20 ana I I 1 Johan Tin 0.45 0.50 I VI VI Lain. Ktinunting 2.2.6 2.2.6496 words
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Advertisement85 1923-04-27 20 NOTICE eornrouuirntinns for bnth the Ptrnits Time* and the Strait* Rnd»ret should hr oddrested to the Head OflRee, Cecil and '♦anloy Str<e*s, Sirraporo, Strait* Sett'onents. Tho post free price of *ho traits Time* to the United Kingdom and foreign cour,tries i-< $!*1 n year. The post free price of the85 words
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Obituary94 1923-04-27 20 DEATHS Mis. YEO CHEONV WAI. On April IS, 192.3, the mother of Messrs. Yeo Chiang Swee, Chiang Soon, Chiang Wah, Chiang Wee, Chiang Lint, Chiang Beng and Miss Suat Choo. N’l-.l BRONNER. At the General Hospital, Singapore, yesterday morning, Cyril Vincent Neubronner. ONG. At her residence, No. 113, Heeren Street,94 words
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Article87 1923-04-27 1 CSeneral March Rubber Returns l Philippine Rubber 1 A Rubber Concession 2 Rubber Smuggling 2 Singapore Rubber Auction 3 Foi ged Coupons 51 Rubber Restriction 3 A Rubber Test Case 3 Rubber Position (Jordon (Malaya) Rubber 3 London Rubber Stocks 3 Telegram*— Parit Perak Rubber Co. 1 Rubber Smuggling87 words
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110 1923-04-27 1 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, April 23. At the annual meeting of the Parit I’erak Rubber Co., Ltd., Dr. C. F. Nicholas presiding, said that under restrietion they were only allowed to export half of their possible crop. They110 words
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Article63 1923-04-27 1 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, April 25. News has reached here of a heavy tine in respect of rubber smuggling. Mr. Jarrett, magistrate, Telok Datoh, fined Sho Seng and Chia Soo Kiang, $35,400, r months’ rigorous imprisonment, tor attempting to evade customs duty elating to 99 piculs63 words
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Article88 1923-04-27 1 Amalgamated Malay.—19,924 lbs. halau.—2.‘},000 lbs. jukit Kepong.—4,564 lbs. mkit Kiara.—18,000 lbs. Jwranang.— 17,151 lbs. hembong.—28,682 lbs. j ncras.—20,500 lbs. mi Honiara.—9,080 lbs. jjarrang.— 10,488 lbs. —7,199 lbs. l.lcushiel— 24,238 lbs. Hamilton.— 15,650 lbs. •'mam Padang.—12,369 lbs. J^undor-Jelei. —4, 4G1 lbs. V‘masan.— 14,200 lbs. Kumior— 13,211 lbs. K88 words
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1506 1923-04-27 1 The tenth annual general meeting of the Riverview Estates, Ltd., was held at 7, Hale Street, Ipoh, on the 12th inst., Mr. \V. Paterson was in the chair and there was also present Mr. F. J. Shepherd, I)r. W. M. Hitch ins, Messrs.1,506 words
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342 1923-04-27 1 We learn that the Bill which was introduced last month in the Philippine Legislature to provide for the leasing of rubber lands on a twenty years’ tenure has been thrown out, says the India Rubber Journal of March 17. As pointed out in342 words
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2765 1923-04-27 2 In the House ..f !.<mls on an before the I .or. I t:h»n:-ellor l;l (,ave» laird Shaw of TreveSumner, laird I’annoor, and a* t|nn the appeal of the l.overnment of Kelantan from an order of the 1 "O' Appeal2,765 words
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630 1923-04-27 2 The f; llow ng report was supplied officially to Ceylon contemporaries The seventeenth ordinary general meeting of the Langkat River (Selangor) Rubber Co., Ltd., was held on March 28, at Colombo. Mr. David Scott, Director, presided, and Mr. Hopwood, represented the630 words
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Article86 1923-04-27 2 A case of rubber smuggling at Saraiik Buaia was tried at Batu Pahat <>n April 9. The captain and three saimt' of a twakow were fined $20,000 each two other sailors were fined 12.*>'"' each. The twakow and 10,892 lbs 1 rubber were confiscated. The first factory to86 words
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790 1923-04-27 3 (jooth auction of the Singapore 1 Commerce Rubber Association :lial V'] l yesterday, April 25, when there a ‘-italogued 1,01)3,683 lbs. or 488.25 i iff ..red 769,023 lbs. or 343.72 tons. !"!V V»s <r>2 lbs. or 249.52 tons. 0 prices realised. in790 words
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364 1923-04-27 3 Mr. C. W. H. Cochrane, Acting Under Secretary, F.M.S., forwarded to the F.M.S. press a copy of a memorandum relating to forged rubber coupons. It is pointed out that the total quantity of rubber exported on forged coupons was a very364 words
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Article364 1923-04-27 3 The directors tf Batu Anam (Johorct Rubber Estates, in their report for the year ended I. ocember .‘>l, 1 922, state that the Men cf of the estate is as follows Planted hevea, 1,020 acres reserve, swamps, buildings, etc., 1,30:? acres. The crop of rubber harvested364 words
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314 1923-04-27 3 The report of the directors of the Sandycroft Rubber Co. for the twelve months ended January 31, 1923 states The net loss for the period after making due provision for depreciation amounted to $<,,572.56. Deducting the balance of $140.31 at the credit314 words
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346 1923-04-27 3 j Among the new measures introduced into the Legislative Council on Monday was an ordinance to amend the .Export of Rubber (Restriction) Ordinance, 1922. The object cf this bill is to amend the law relating to the restriction upon export of rubber.346 words
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Article75 1923-04-27 3 Yi sterd .V morning, before* Mr. I’. A. F. David, a Malay rubber dealer in Clyde Terrace was prosecuted for failing to produce the invoices of rubber received by him for sale. Mr. Laycock, who defended, argued that the Rubber Restriction Ordinance did not include rubber75 words
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458 1923-04-27 3 The directors of the Bukit Timah Rubber Estates, Ltd., in their report for .he year ended December 31, 1922, ■state :—The net profit for the year as shown by the profit and loss account amounted to $678.45 which must be deducted458 words
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Article144 1923-04-27 3 We are indebted to Messrs. Wilson Holgate and Co. for a copy of the March report of the Rubber Trade Association of London. It >hows that for the two months. January and February, United Kingdom imports were 12,310 tons compared with 10,92!) in 1922, and 18,779 in 1921.144 words
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Article143 1923-04-27 3 Gordon (Malaya) Rubber Estates have offered for public subscription 650,000 shares of 2*. each at par. The company has been formed to acquire and devtdop certain rubber plantations and lands situated in the State of Kedah. The property, which, it is stated, has been very favourably reported143 words
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Article23 1923-04-27 3 Messrs. Lewis and Peat inform us that i! ir London House cables that London ocks are reduced b> 1,40K tons.23 words
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1306 1923-04-27 4 The eleventh annual general meeting of (he .1 era in Kuantan Rubber Kstatc, Ltd., was hold on April 10, in 1 1 ar»* < <I Hank Buildings. Mr. Chew Worn l*oo presided and amongst other presen* were* Messrs. K. A. Klin-# haw Kheck1,306 words
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423 1923-04-27 4 The f urtcenth report of the directors "f the Hu In Village Rubber Estates, Ltd., l• r the twelve months ended December j I. 1922, states i i.o net profit for the* period after nursing rlue provision for depreciation amounts to423 words
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RUBBER SHARE PRICES.
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375 1923-04-27 4 Stock Stock l'»r Exchange Par ExchaaL value. Company. Price*. Value. Company. Price# i*l Anglo-Malay 2/6 2/ London Asiatic 4/3 tl Ayer Kuning 2/ Lubok 3/ £1 Bakap IMantations l"/6 £1 Lumut 38/6 1*1 Banteng (Selangor) 27/(5 £1 Malacca Plantng. 40/0 11 Hatu Caves Malacca375 words
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723 1923-04-27 4 Capital Issue Closing Prices. Paid Up Value Dividends Fraser Lyall Company Co. Evatt. 1 Allenby New (.SI) 1.10 1.20 1.12*2 1.174 120,000 l nil year 30-0-22 .Alor Gajah ($1) 1.13 1J0 1J0 1JI 640,414 2 5 p.c. for year 30-6-20 ..Am. Malay (,$2) 2.20723 words
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