The Straits Budget, 20 July 1923
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section29 1923-07-20 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED OVER THREE -([CAKTEUS OF A CENTURY 1 No. :Ul4 Singapore, Friday, July 20, 1923 Price 25 cents.29 words
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Article257 1923-07-20 1 I.KAPKUS—i; i A ust i alia 1 Britain and France 1* Britain and France 12-12 Th, German Case 13 Mur cipal Office* 13 Empty Australia 13-14 Genrr.il Local and Personal 1-2 Reuter's Service 2-6 Volcanic Blands Gone v I Federal < 'ouncil 1 gapore Gang Robberies a pore eliding257 words
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Article4514 1923-07-20 1 'J' Malaysian Union Seminary gave 'Y1 1 «:htful musical programme on Sanight. The performers were Mrs. riidc s. Howland, soprano, Mrs. U. E. a thews, accompanist, and Prof. V. 10. ''i-dershot, headmaster of the school. V' Kmvland pleased all present with her ,u and melodic soprano voice,4,514 words
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FRIDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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1048 1923-07-20 3 KfclTEK'S SUitVICJL I London, July 12. lit: tlu* House of Commons Mr. Bald- 411 an eagerly awaited statement, ■nouneed that the Government were ling to assume responsibility for ■[•paring a draft reply to the German |ti. tlieKfclTEK'S SUitVICJL - 1,048 words
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Article137 1923-07-20 3 London, July 12. Mr. Chao Hsin Chu, writing in the Asiatic Review, says that more freedom must be given in China for individual development, as harmony and inter-working between capital and labour is vital in order to avoid an incentive to Bolshevism. He urges preparation for an advancing137 words
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Article84 1923-07-20 3 London, July 12. Winnipeg The voting on the referendum of Manitoba ye-terday w.s two to one against the proposal to authorise? hotels to sell beer and light wines with meals. London, July 12. Washington Some French and other steamship lines have begun diplomatic negotiations for permission to draw on84 words
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Article58 1923-07-20 3 London, July 12. At a meeting of the British Rubber Tyre Manufacturers Association the chairman, Mr. Clarke, referring to the serious situation created through a French competitor cutting prices, declared that some members of the Association were compelled seriously to contemplate closing down until it became possible58 words
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Article44 1923-07-20 3 London, July 12. Monte Video Nine hundred passengers landed from the Hamburg Amerika liner Rugia, which went ashore in a great hurricane in the Rio de la I *ata The British steamer Tuscany struck the rocks and is believed to have sunk.44 words
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Article25 1923-07-20 3 London, July 12. Despite the order of the unofficial strike committee none of the striking ockcrs in London have lesmnod uorl. his morning.25 words
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421 1923-07-20 3 London, July 12.* in the House t.f Lords, speaking on ~*..rd o uuborne’s evolution expressing •iU.* view that tlie contemplated naval ami nr tXji.iiUuuie was uisproportionate, ..ail Uuy agiecd s to the necessity ot m:fiasco an expenditure, out reterred in irave term*421 words
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Article96 1923-07-20 3 London, July 12. Herne Tilinslcy, whose account of alleged payments of bonds by the Japanese Government for services which, hi alleged, lid to the fall of Port Arthui attracted attention some months ago. appeared before the local tribunal on charges of fraud in Berne and Zurich involving96 words
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Article56 1923-07-20 3 London, July 12. An agreement has been reached undei which the Imperial Government takeover the admin stration of North Rhodesia from January 1, 1024, with the entire lands and pays the Chartered Company 1'd,750,000. The company also cedes the rights to lands in South Rhodesia, except cerLam estates,56 words
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Article37 1923-07-20 3 London, July 12. La jsailne There is a fresh crisis owng to Ismet Pa-ha insisting on the w thdrawal of the Allied warships simultaneously with the troops. A meet ng this afternoon proved abortive.37 words
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Article57 1923-07-20 3 London, July 12. Chicago: 'Dili* final decree for making rimancnt the temporary injunction <>!>- fiineil by the United States Government •n October 5, 11)22, against strik’ng railway shopmen has been entered by the nl.d States district court. It is _con- tin* most widespread restraining ,hI r ivi r57 words
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279 1923-07-20 3 London, July 13. Fourteen aeroplan.es started from Hen* don this morning at handicap intervals on the circuit of Britain for the King’s t up. All sorts of machines are competing. L. Carter, who is Hying a Gloucestershire Grebe with a 325279 words
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Article184 1923-07-20 3 London, July 12. At the Emp’re Exhibition at Wembley, progress with the Malayan pavilion during June was good. The construction of the drains and foundations is practically complete, also the construction of the flooring. It has now been settled that Hongkong will be represented by an attractive exhib184 words
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Article32 1923-07-20 3 Lon lon, .July 13. The Miners’ Federation conference at Folkestone has decided to demand a six hour shift nd a five day week insteud 1 the present seven hour day.32 words
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Article167 1923-07-20 3 London, .July 12. (’ape Town It is officially announced I hat the Prince of Wales contemplates visitir:;r South Africa at an early opportunity. London, July 12. Marks have improved to 890,000 to 920,000, French francs have weakened to 77.05 and Belgian to 9*1.25. Sterling in New York is 4.58%.167 words
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SATURDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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776 1923-07-20 4 BRITAIN FRANCE. Comment on Mr. Baldwin’s Speech. French Press Comments Not Reassuring. [Kkltkk'h Service. 1 London, July 13. As a broad statement of policy and an indication of Britain’s intention to re--ume an active role in European counsels, the Prime Minister’s statement was favourably received in the lobbies, although a[Kkltkk'h Service. 1 - 776 words
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Article146 1923-07-20 4 London, July 13. I Beil n French troops have entered Barmen and are marching on Elberfeld. London, July 13. Berlin The French have occupied Elberfeld. Loudon, July 13. Marks have receded to 1,120,000 per sterling. London, July 13. Duesseldorf A large force of French troops of146 words
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Article81 1923-07-20 4 London, July 14. The Hague The Academy of Interna, tional Liw has been inaugurated at the Palace of Peace. The guests included members of the Court of International Justice. The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Von Karneheek, made the opening speech. Professor Brown Scott, secretary of the inegie81 words
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Article68 1923-07-20 4 London, July 13. ienna The Austrian Marconi Company has been formally constituted with a capital of £133,000, of which Marconis "f London have subscribed £03,000 and flu- Austrian Government the remainder. *lie company has the exclusive right to conduct wireless traffic between Austria and all other countries for a68 words
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Article60 1923-07-20 4 London, July 13. Lord Chelmsford presided at an influentially attended meeting at the India Office which unanimously decided to form a British Empire Leprosy Belief Association. A strong general committee was appointed with an executive committee and sub-committees to prepare plans for carrying out the object in view,60 words
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Article51 1923-07-20 4 London, July 13. Reliable advices from Lausanne dopreate pessimism with regard to the fresh crisis. It is believed that the Turks are only haggling and it is hoped that the icaty will be signed before July 31, in tme for presentation to the Angora National Assembly on August51 words
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Article47 1923-07-20 4 London, July 13. Riga The new Russian representative ii London, M. Rakowsky, in a speech in he Ukraine, foreshadowed a big increase n grain exports. He stated that the Ukrainian surplus this year would at the no t moderate estimate he nearly (MM) tuna.47 words
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MONDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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635 1923-07-20 4 BRITAIN FRANCE. More Comment on Premier’s Speech. M. Poincare Makes a Hostile Reply. (Reiter’s Service.] London, July 14. Paris Mr. Baldwin's statement continues to be the chief topic of editorial discus-ion. Le Journal says the French Cabinet has decided to await further developments of British policy before taking action. Le(Reiter’s Service.] - 635 words
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214 1923-07-20 4 London, July u The circuit of Britain air race for n King’s cup was won by Frank Courtney on a Siddeley Siskin machine with a h.p. Siddeley Jaguar engine. Alan < h’ J ham, on a D. H. 19 with 450 h.p. Lion, was214 words
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Article59 1923-07-20 4 London, July 11. The dockers at several centres have resumed, notably at Bristol, but the >trik. continue- at Hull, Manchester and London. The strikers in London have formed i new strike committee and pickets prevent would be workers from resuming. Yen seriou- reports come from Hull, when unsually59 words
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Article51 1923-07-20 4 London, July IG. Lausanne The Allies' note to Turkey requests Ismet Pasha to recognise the points on which agreement had been reached. It convokes a meeting of experts for to-morrow, to be followed by a meeting of the principals for the purpose of ratifying the agreement hitherto51 words
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Article41 1923-07-20 4 London, July 14. Paris M. Merlin, the new GovernorGenera l of Indo-China, has sailed to takup his post after inaugurating the monument in the cemetery of St. Pierre, Marseilles, in memory of Indo-Chinese who fell on the French front.41 words
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Article57 1923-07-20 4 I London, July 14. I Wallace, Idaho: Fire in the mining town of Mace wrought damage estimated at over a million dollars. It also swept up a narrow canyon for three quarters of a mile and wiped out the business section of the town of Burke. Twelve57 words
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Article46 1923-07-20 4 London, July UCalcutta A communique by the Assaiv. Government drawing attention to the wide extent and deadly nature of the black sickness of Kala-azar, with which it i* feared that a large part of Assam is infected, announces stringent measures vf hygienic supervision.46 words
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Article43 1923-07-20 4 London, July 11Coaling and fishing vessels at Grim* by have been brought to a standst II >” consequence of the strike of several hundred lightermen owing to reduction wages. It is said that the men are surported by the Transport Union.43 words
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Article35 1923-07-20 4 London, July M* Mr. Frank Hodges, secretary of Miners Federation, denies that the I*' ration passed a resolution demanding five day working week. He says a decision was not taken on the question.35 words
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Article28 1923-07-20 4 London, July Koine: The Washington internet i<» labour convention, regarding the lii" t ion of hours of work in industrial < ta' 1 lishments, has been promulgated.28 words
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TUESDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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337 1923-07-20 5 frei'ter’s Service.] London. July 16. j t is agreed that M. Poincare’s j n no way promising, the r 1 new -papers mostly comment rel'"r' ii v and point out that the reassersfra: V the French policy at the present tlu! emphasisesfrei'ter’s Service.] - 337 words
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Article172 1923-07-20 5 London, July 16. H t’.c Signor Mussolini got the < am: t, r to n new confidence in him by l" vo-.( .<> l to, after an important delate oj tiu Government's new electoral v-i.., < .-mains extraordinary prok ai i i tact. cal abolishes prupor- i'll-rotation. The172 words
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Article50 1923-07-20 5 London, July 16. r Bruce has announced '"it fol’owing negotiations with the ImGovernment, the Commonwealth ,(,V( rninent have agreed to the appointp" 1 doctor Busing as German Consul »«mral fo r Australia, New Zealand, Fiji r other Pacific islands not speci- ,fi headquarters will be at Sydney.50 words
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Article66 1923-07-20 5 London, July 14. < ll lieutenant Webster, of the 21st u Uppers and Miners, was shot ‘’iazharaghza, Waziristan, by a n'in i lx lden in stream bed. The V ,v ave been identified and locatL'f/t,, i t believed that they were instiQutub Khan, son of the late66 words
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188 1923-07-20 5 London, July 16. A Lausanne message states that besides the Turkish demand for the withdrawal of the Allied naval forces the conference is finding difficulties with regard to concessions regarding which the French assert that America has intervened and pi ousted against the188 words
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Article117 1923-07-20 5 London, July 16. Paris The Grand Prix for motor gliders was won by Buc, whose coupet covered 310 kilometres in 4 hours 47 min. IP secs. He was the only competitor out of seven starters to finish. Barbot when leading on the twenty-eighth lap nad io give117 words
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Article106 1923-07-20 5 London, July 14. New York It is reported from Fall Liver, Massachusetts, that manufacturer* h.ve agree*l to a general curtailment of between .*>o and 7;> per cent, of production principally .electing plain goods mills owing to the depression in industry. London, July 15. Fall River The curtailment relates106 words
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Article97 1923-07-20 5 London, July 16. A serious dispute has developed between the Egyptian and Hedjaz Governments owing to the latter s refusal to admit the Egyptian medical mission sent as usual with the Holy Carpet to Mecca on the ground of its infringing Hedjaz independence, consequently the Egyptian Government97 words
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Article79 1923-07-20 5 London, July 16. The Prince of Wales unveiled the memorial, on the Thames Embankment to officers and men of the air forces o the Empire who fell in the war. It js in the form of a huge bronze eagle poised for flight and looking towards France79 words
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Article37 1923-07-20 5 London. Julv. 16. The strike of dockers has spread to Ireland. The dockers at Dublin and Cork have struck against a reduction in wages of two shillings per day and many vessels are held up.37 words
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Article253 1923-07-20 5 London, Julv 16. Fiarl Haig, presiding at the first biennial conference of the British Empire Service League, which is the outcome of the Cape Town conference of 1921, said that its one principal aim is to combine the existing ex-service men’s organisations in the various parts of253 words
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Article199 1923-07-20 5 London, July 16. in the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Lambert and Mr. Wedgwood-Benn, Col. Aniery said it was clearly understood by all the delegates at the Washington Conference last year that Britain was retaining full freedom of action regarding Singapore. There was no discussion of199 words
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Article153 1923-07-20 5 London, July 16. Paris :It is reported from Moscow that M. Krassui on his return to Ru. ia on the Hth inst. advised the Soviets to n cognise the debts of tin* Tsarist provisional governments, declaring that otherwise it would be hopeless to attempt to a n de153 words
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Article44 1923-07-20 5 London, July 17. In a letter to The Times Mr. Oscar Berry, who has just returned from Shanghai, asserts that everyone there has been put to the greatest inconvenience by the handing over of the British post office to Chinese control.44 words
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Article22 1923-07-20 5 London, July 16. Sydney The Irish Republican envoys, O’Kelly aiul O’Flanagan, have been deported. They sailed on board the Mongolia.22 words
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WEDNESDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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226 1923-07-20 5 I Kki'tkr’s Skrmck.1 I/ondon, July 17. It is understood that the British draft reply to Germany wiL be considered by the Cabinet to-morrow and is not Lk ly to reach the All es before the weekend. It will be accompanied bv a covering notvI Kki'tkr’s Skrmck.1 - 226 words
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Article100 1923-07-20 5 London, July 17. In the House of Common- at question time the Postmaster-General said the Eastern Telegraph Company had applied for u licence to build a high-powered wireless station in England in connection with the Empire wdreless chain. The company have the same chances of obtaining a licence100 words
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Article84 1923-07-20 5 London, July 17. In the presence of a great throng, including Members of Parliament, diplomats aml representatives of Empire, the Km-' re-opened Westminster Hall, which had been closed for eight years for restoration of the famous roof. His Majesty in a speech pointed out that the dangers and84 words
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Article91 1923-07-20 5 London, July IT. Mr. Chao Hsin Chu, speaking at the Chinese students conference, recalled that English was the first foreign language taught in Chinese public schools, lie remarked that English was now the diplomatic language and he hoped it would become universal. He pointed out tlat China possessed91 words
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Article86 1923-07-20 5 London, July 17. Melbourne The annual report of General Sir H. G. Chauvel, Inspector General of the military forces, which has been presented to Parliament, is notably outspoken with regard to false ideas of the security of the Commonwealth. It depTores the public’s complacent acceptance of the drastic86 words
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Article203 1923-07-20 6 London, .July 17. Lau'anne A formal meeting of the wh Ic Conference is being held to-day foi ihr purpo <• of is gistci ing (hr atjrirmriii, l,ut no fmlhri d.ilirulty is antimputed .m l it an. may already hr considered as d'fi nitel> assured. The agreement satisfies203 words
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Article190 1923-07-20 6 London, July 17. The Daily Telegraph’s diplomatic correspondent says that while the British proposals for the protection of foreigners in China have not yet been submitted to the Chinese Government, the latter is endeavouring to forestall at least some of the demands by initiating reforms. He h190 words
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Article55 1923-07-20 6 London, July 17. St. Paul, Minnesota: Mr. Magnus Johnson, Farmer and Labour candidate, habeen elected as a United States Senator, defeating Governor I‘reus, tin* Kepublican and Harding candidate, by a heavy majority. The election attracted widespread interest, in view of the fact that Senator La Follette, leader of55 words
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Article74 1923-07-20 6 London, July 17. for the first time since December IS, I'.KiO, stocks of rubber in London last week fell below 50,000 tons. Although too great significance should not be attached to this reduction owing to recent oveipurchasing by America, who in the first six months of the74 words
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Article52 1923-07-20 6 London, July 17. New York St l ong pressure is being exerted on the Government, to enter the international court by nationwide demonstrations organised for July 2X and 20, by the National Council for the Prevention of War. Demonstrations have been arranged in 00 states and IX52 words
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Article40 1923-07-20 6 London, July 17. 'lehi an: After several interview* with the Persian Council of Commerce the Soviet trade delegation accepted all the formers demands except the question of the rate of exchange and participation in the Nijni-Novgorod fair.40 words
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Article188 1923-07-20 6 London, Juy 17. Labour's attack‘on the capitalist citadel was renewed with the resumption in the House of Conim< ns of Mr. Snowden’s mot on in favour of socia.ism. All parties combined to repel the assault and the motion was rejected by JlfiK votes to 121. Mr. dynes declared188 words
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Article71 1923-07-20 6 j London, July 17. Southampton Twenty-live members of the Leviathn crew were summoned for desertion from British liners in New 1 York. In a test ca*se the defendant wa g 'ordered to forfeit the balance of wages due from the British line and his effects left on board.71 words
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Article68 1923-07-20 6 London, July 17. Amsterdam A flight to Batavia via Budapest, Constantinople, Aleppo, Basra, Hander Abbas, Karachi, Allahabad, Ca!»utta, Rangoon, Bangkok. Medan and Padang about the middle of next April is being planned by the airman, Heer van dcr Iloop, according to the Telegraaf. A committee presided over by Sir68 words
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Article31 1923-07-20 6 London, July 17. The International Surgical Congress was opened hy the Prince of Wales in London this morning. Several hundred delegates were present representing every pjrt of the world.31 words
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Article38 1923-07-20 6 London, July 17. 1 Dunkirk A War memorial dedicated to British seamen, in the form of a merchant service club and seamen’s institute and memorial chapel situated on the quay, has been opened by Princess Alice.38 words
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271 1923-07-20 6 While tin- P. and O. company’s steamer Malwa was on her run down to Singapore from Hongkong she passed in the vicinity where two volcanic islands were recently formed in the China Sea, off the coast of Indo-China. it will271 words
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275 1923-07-20 6 I UkiJTEK’S Sr.K' ICK.I London, July 18. 'flu* French and German authorities are accusing each other of responsibility lur the economic situation in the Ruhr winch is distinctly growing worse. The ilialoritv of the textile works are closing down and the Thyssen andI UkiJTEK’S Sr.K' ICK.I - 275 words
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Article91 1923-07-20 6 London, July 18. There was a serious extension of the dock strike on the Merseyside to-day. Following a procession of Birkenhead strikers, several thousand dockers struck at Liverpool' and the work of loading the Atlantic liners and deep-sea cargo boats has stopped. All coastal and Cross-Channel services91 words
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Article87 1923-07-20 6 London, July 18. The reply of King Hussein regarding the dispute with Egypt says that his representatives informed the Emir Elhaj, the Egyptian representative, that he was quite willing to receive him and the medical mi-sion and permit him to land unrestrictedly all medicines and hospital equipment87 words
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Article93 1923-07-20 6 London, July 19. The Duke of Sutherland, presiding at the Air League of Empire meeting, said he w«»s hopeful that a decision would be taken very shortly on the big airship scheme before the Imperial Defence Committee. He believed the scheme would turn out most far reaching93 words
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Article55 1923-07-20 6 London, July 18. Simla Ihe Legislative Assembly bv J. V IS ’V* passed the resolution of r Eivaswami Aiyer censuring the Govtmnent action in guaranteeing the ImI nal Lank against its loss in connection v; h the payments by it in connection lh ,hr fa,l ure of55 words
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137 1923-07-20 6 London, July i* In the House of Commons, replying the debate on the Board of Trade »-sti mates. Sir Lloyd Greame pointed out th,t the export trade it the beginning «,f i-o'J showed a deficit of .‘l5 per cent, companl with pre-war, which137 words
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Article79 1923-07-20 6 London, July I*. The Times City correspondent under, stands that arrangements are far advanced for the dotation of, new canitai n the neighbourhood of i 4,000,000 by a well known Far Eastern railway nm,. pany, guaranteed by the Government (J f the country* in which the railway79 words
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Article110 1923-07-20 6 London. July 18. In a letter to The Times, Sir John Jordan, replying to Mr. Oscar Berry, says that the transfer of foreign post offices in China generally to Chinese control is an important positive result of the Washington agreement. True the actual transfer at Shanghai was110 words
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Article75 1923-07-20 6 London, July IS. A Teheran message states that the Soviet trade delegation has left, apparently without achieving its object «»f inducing Persian merchants to participate in the Nijni-Novgorod Fair. The Soviet delegation which is working for a revision of the Russo-Persian taritfs is, however, remaining. London, July l*75 words
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Article82 1923-07-20 6 London, July 18. In the House of Commons, questionin'; regarding the sinking of the steamship Ranee off the Malayan coast, Mr. E. Shinwell suggested that there were very strong comments all along the < hina coast regarding the section of the Merchant Shipping Act relating to82 words
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Article52 1923-07-20 6 London, July The Hague: The Cabinet has deci' 1^1 to submit to the States General, n autumn, the new navy bill to be etif'' on January 1. The Minister for Fnianr* has not approved of the project and tendered his resignation to the who has referred it to52 words
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Article40 1923-07-20 6 London, July Warsaw The United States’ b tary for Labour, Mr. Davis, accoinj 11 by Mr. Aswell, President of the A'" Commission of Congress, has arri\' 1 study the question of European inim tion to the United States.40 words
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2242 1923-07-20 7 Krom Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 12. u l t i the acting Chief Secretary moved i.itj.m for adjournment yesterday it j lllV p.m. and at the request of J, Council adjourned until] r to-ilay. r .V ,V ri2,242 words
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138 1923-07-20 7 A darinp punp robbery took place at a house occupied by a Chinese, named Lim Sianp Hin, in Loronp 18, Geylnnp, at 2 a.m. last Friday. Six Chinese, one of whom had a revolver and the* others knives, raided the house,138 words
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Article124 1923-07-20 7 The British steamer Woron was a captainless ship when she made Manila on .Inly 0, with a report by the Chief Officer, Mr. G. Philipps, that Capt. A. Hope had been discovered to be missinp on the morninp of .July 4, havinp apparently fallen overboard durinp the124 words
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427 1923-07-20 7 A er> pretty wedding of more than usual l>cui intent, was solemnised at JSt. .v •.res v .itiledral on Sa'urday ait; i ihe bride was Miss i’atricia Mo. i. .1 i.oojis, daughter of the Hon. Ur. A. i.. iloi.ps Principal427 words
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Article157 1923-07-20 7 A very large company of local residents, including most of the members of the Legislative Council, Municipal Com'missioners and other representatives of various local interests, assembled on the P. and s.s. Malwa on Tuesday, as guests of Capt. W. R. Le Mare and hi-* Officers.157 words
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Article138 1923-07-20 7 i 1 Mr. W.K. Symonds is to be congratulated on his Guide to the Position of Roads and Streets in and Around Singapore and Information on Municipal Departments.” Every road and street is given in its alphabetical order, and a shor* description of its location follows.138 words
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1642 1923-07-20 8 The plans of the proposed new municipal offices, the estimated '-ost of which is $2,000,000, were considered at a special meeting of the Municipal onunissiom rs heal on Monday. The appointment of Colonel H. L. l’earson as Chief1,642 words
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714 1923-07-20 8 In the Bankruptcy Court on July 13, before Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard application was made by Mr. D. Knowles on behalf «ff Shaik Mohomed !>.n Abdullah L»n .Marie lor a review o; tlu* order made a year ago refusing h»s discharge from bankruptcy. Mr.714 words
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Article71 1923-07-20 8 W'r understand that Mr. J. E. Nathan. Controller of Rubber Exports, has been granted short leave to proceed home on urgent private affairs and sailed by the Malwa on Wednesday. Mr. K, W. Douglas, I *ist rift. Officer, Kiting, takes over his duties with headquarters71 words
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543 1923-07-20 8 In the Supreme Court, on July l) betore Mr. justice Barrou-Lennard, th«. c..se of Mohamod bin Ali versus ()n u k, h i\ee was mentioned by Mr. W. H. Drum mond, who recalled that this was a hcnon lor damages sustained543 words
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250 1923-07-20 8 The adjourned case in which Chua Yew I>o<»n, a former employee of Messrs Adamson Gilfillan and Co. is charged 'vdh criminal breach of trust, came up a&\un on July 12, in the Sc *ond I**>l ict‘ ourt. At previous hearings the250 words
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Article60 1923-07-20 9 s Times is noi ret*#"ti.>il)lt foi V. of it? corrt;*ijond«*iit‘«. Corrc 1,1 m.ould biai in mind th»<i letteia M.t.it »*nd to liie point. Lony 111 v. pistks are liable to be rejected or cut down. Correspondents must TU I their names, not necessarily for but as guarantee of good60 words
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Article520 1923-07-20 9 v, he Editor of the Straits Times. Being interested in two industrial flotations in Kuala Lumpur, to wit, ai-man Matches and Sand Lime Bricks, I an V in.» t anxious to know if these cona,v >tili to the fore; as one hardly V(i hears a thing about520 words
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Article519 1923-07-20 9 Education.” To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I tender my thanks to* your cor-j respondent. The Disciple of Bacon, j f'*r i; s support on the above quoted sub- j jeet. only he prefers being very indulgent 'ruining his eharges, whereas 1 find 1 ta-iv in circumlocution. One519 words
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Article2423 1923-07-20 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. —Owing to unforeseen circumstances J hen Las been two or three months’ delay! n submitting the following criticism for] pjblieuuon, bat 1 hope the matter is of i smhticnl interest to justify its belated; appearance. i wish it to2,423 words
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Article494 1923-07-20 10 To the Editor of the Straits Timet. Sir, —I write to ask you to be kind enough to allow me the courtesy of your columns for the following suggestion which 1 humbly put forward in the hope that it may find favour and develop into a definite494 words
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Article298 1923-07-20 10 To the Editor of the .Straits Times. Sir,--A number of days have elapsed and quite a number of articles on Volunteering have conspicuously .appeared in your paper. I have studied them all and as I sit here I cannot stop myself from thinking. Just a few days ago Sir298 words
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Article3787 1923-07-20 10 To tut* Editor of the Straits T.ine*. Sir, It is notifiable that not once but ,'tul tuaes you b ve taken an interest .n tiie *ubjeet of Australia. Your audience, a large and varied one, may find ica-on to gioct over the caustic way in which the subject is3,787 words
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Article200 1923-07-20 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —The decision of the Municipal Council to entrust the designing and building of the New Municipal Offices to their own Architect shews that they—at hast— have faith in his ability. But ho>v does the Public at large regard such a200 words
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Article98 1923-07-20 11 There was a curious case in the third police court yesterday in whien a Kheh was charged with a breach of the Post Office Ordinance by bringing ’otters into the Colony other thar through the Post Office. Accused sau that he was given these letters in hi98 words
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1280 1923-07-20 11 At the Assizes on Tuesday, bi f ori the Ch.ef Justice (Sir Walter Shaw) the first case c lied was that of Yung Kook, who is charged with kidnapping and attempted extortion. Prisoner diu not surrender to his bail. Mr. Whitley,1,280 words
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Article57 1923-07-20 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang* July 18. At the Penang Assizes, two Chinese were sentenced by Mr. Justice Sproule to five years’ rigorous imprisonment for counterfeiting. Another Chinese was sentenced to three years’ rigorous imprisonment for sotting fire to an attap hut. The accused admitted the ofTenc* and57 words
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Article231 1923-07-20 11 The directors of Johan T'ti Ilrcdging, Ltd., in their report for the period ended January .‘5l, regret that dredging operations during the year under review were* not attended with profit which they had hoped for. Exclusive of depreciation, the loss on mining operations for the year amounted231 words
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Article1129 1923-07-20 12 Straits Times, July HI. Once, quite long ago, wr wrote on the subject of the great empty spaces in Austral a, ari l pointe I out that it would he impossible for a mere fringe of wait'* folk on tin- seashore to permanently mono poll i the vastStraits Times, July HI. - 1,129 words
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Article1135 1923-07-20 12 (lexpair of her doing 1 it again.—Straits Times, July 14. The speech of Mr. Baldwin, on the situation produced by French action in the Ruhr, tells us very little, yet it could not wisely have told us more. It repears assurances that Britain is most anxious to(lexpair of her doing1 it again.—Straits Times, July 14. - 1,135 words
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Article1069 1923-07-20 12 au ..pt as counsellor. —Straits Times, July HI. The tone of French comment on th* speech of Mr. Baldwin is far from re us>uri.’ir, 1 here is an entire absence, it seems to us. of n adiness to admit the right of other null r.s to reparation,au..pt as counsellor.—Straits Times, July HI. - 1,069 words
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Article1184 1923-07-20 13 .—Straits Times, July 17. V,\ have dealt pretty fully with various p|:a.*\$ "f the difference on the subject of reparation* between France ami Britain. The German ease has not, so far as we ;nt aware, been stated in Malaya but is mvc.-.-ary to fully consider it if.—Straits Times, July 17. - 1,184 words
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Article1156 1923-07-20 13 afford a Municipal Palace.-Straits Time*, July IS. Whether a public building should be designed by the regular staff of a public department or thrown open to competition depends mainly upon what the purpose of the building is to be. If artistic excellence is a primary consideration, almost certainlyafford a Municipal Palace.-Straits Time*, July IS. - 1,156 words
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Article1301 1923-07-20 13 —Straits Times, .luly 19. ‘‘The annua! report of General Sir H. G. Chauvcl, Inspector-General of the military forces, which has be*e*n presented to Parliament, is notably outspoke n with regard to false ideas of the security of the Commonwealth. It elcplorcs the* public’s complacent acceptance* e»f the* drastic—Straits Times, .luly 19. - 1,301 words
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Article837 1923-07-20 14 Middlesex heat the S. '1 he ml the Middlesex Regimen* u.et in a frit rally match at Tanirlin on Saturday. The dub batted first, and nld 6,1 ve'-y lit tie again*! the bowling f (J|ov< r i d S'dd'us. who di missed the ,:,|c for 72. Siddon.- taking .-even837 words
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Article318 1923-07-20 14 Klt’TKRS Service London, July 12. At Tunbridge Wells Kent defeated Gloucestershire by ten wickets. Gloucester made 111 all out in the first innings and Woo ley took five w’ickets for 50. In the second innings Gloucester again made 114 all out. Freeman took six wickets for *‘14. London,Klt’TKRS Service - 318 words
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Article51 1923-07-20 14 [Reuter’s Service.] London, July 15. New York The American Polo Association announces that the HuiTmgham team, of which Capt. F. E. Guest and Major F. W. Barrett will be members, is coming with the British army team and the Indian Tigers to compete in the tournaments at Meadowbrook.[Reuter’s Service.] - 51 words
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Article54 1923-07-20 14 [Router’s Service.] London, July 10. New York Bobby Jones won the open gulf championship after a thrilling struggle, tieing with the Scottish ex-amateur Cruikshank at 296. The play off was most exciting. Both were level with .‘l7 at the ninth, while Jones did the second bar in[Router’s Service.] - 54 words
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Article42 1923-07-20 14 f Router’s Service.] London, July 17. At Bisley the Kolapore Cup was won b.v the Mother Country with a score of 1129 points. Canada was second with Hid points, followed by India 1082, the Gold Coast 1000 and Guernsey 908.f Router’s Service.] - 42 words
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Article25 1923-07-20 14 [RcuU-r’a Service.] London, July Id. At Bisley England won the Elch< 'lucid with 1,020 points. Scotland had L 361 and Ireland 1,501.[RcuU-r’a Service.] - 25 words
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Article416 1923-07-20 14 Champions* Hard Won Victory. As expected the S. C. F. A. put U p a very hard light against the Midi I, and though ttoey lost to a cleverer t t a J' they can at least have the gratification of being the only team who have real416 words
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Article242 1923-07-20 14 The selection match for the Malays ('up team was played on the I’adang uti Monday between Whites and Colour.- and though the teams were fairly evenly matched, the Colours proved the winners by three goals to nil. The Colours had out a very formidable forward line242 words
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Article583 1923-07-20 14 In spite of having almost a team out the all' conquering Middlesstill proved too good for the Singapo Malaya Cup team in Wednesday’s > na 1 on the Padang. A crowd which 111 surely have been the largest i'ocally gathered round a very nul S.C.C.583 words
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Article837 1923-07-20 15 Khoo Hooi Hye Beats Kleinman. Results in the Singapore lawn tennis rhui.ipii.. h p on July 12 wire as j follows i>. H. Kleinman beat A. Stevens, n 0, 6-1. Chua Choon Leong beat Chia keng lyo» *5—4, 6—I. Khoo ilooi Hye best R. W. Sinclair, 6 1,837 words
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Article73 1923-07-20 15 [Reuter’s Service.] London, July 13. Lyons In the semi-final of the European group of the Davis Cup competition, Blanchy, Franco, beat Aeschlian, Switzerland, 6—4, 6—2, 6—4 and Martik, Switzerland, beat Cochet, France, 4— 6. 6—4, 3—6. 6—1, 6—3. London, July 16. Lyons France beat Switzerland in the[Reuter’s Service.] - 73 words
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Article424 1923-07-20 15 Squally weather, capped by a tierce rain squall', made Sunday's final race for the Margaret II Challenge Cup from the Royal Singapore Yacht Club u very exciting event. Twelve boats started, June and Jean II getting the best t a ragged start. These two quickly established a lead on424 words
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Article236 1923-07-20 15 Visitors Win at Water Polo. t Mr. Phear’s team of water polo players scored a decisive win at the Swimming Club on Sunday, coming out victors of a fast game by four—or was five ?—to nii'. It was quite a good match, however, and onlookers, who were present236 words
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Article873 1923-07-20 15 Conclusion of Successful Meeting. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, July 14. The race meeting concluded on Saturday, when the weather was line and a very large crowd assembled. The President announced the financial success of the meeting. The results were as follows Race 1. Druid, Wilkinson, 8.4 1873 words
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Article1110 1923-07-20 16 I Itmtcr’s Scrvin*.) Firpo Knocks Out Willard [Reuter’s Service.) London, July 18. New J y Luiy. Firpo, the Argentine heavyweight, knocked out Jess Willard, ex chump on of the world, in the eigh’ii round. It i expected that Firpo will be matched with Dempsey. Firpo ha- come to theI Itmtcr’s Scrvin*.) - 1,110 words
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491 1923-07-20 16 Some little time ago we reported that the stern frame of a big ship had been picked up in the Channel oir the Wharves at. Tunjong Pagar. A good deal of interest was felt in the matter, as theie was491 words
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917 1923-07-20 16 Johore Bahru, July lf». We have had two of H.M.’s ships in Johore wateis during the past week. The Magnolia arrived on the 10th and stayed till the 1 lith. During the mo«ning* of the 11th most of the residents of Johore Bahru called917 words
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724 1923-07-20 16 1 lie report of tbe committee of ih. Singapore Automobile Club for the w..* caned Alarch 31, states it will be noticed that the expenditure exceeded the income by $G01.70 again.-t a surplus for the previous year of H/JIL.M. The difference* is724 words
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1192 1923-07-20 17 IM came up in the Second Police July 12 in which a Tamil, who a Christian marriage in 1908, ‘l ‘,,1 his religion in 1923, and married l'. -i-iter-in-law according to Hindu ''i< charged with bigamy, by his il r wife.1,192 words
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241 1923-07-20 17 Then* was a serious fire in Beach Read on Monday, as a result of which an engineering works and foundry, situated n the vicinity of the Alhambra Cinematograph and owned by Nam Cheong and Co., were completely gutted and damage241 words
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200 1923-07-20 17 A shocking affair occurred at a house in Nankin Street, on Tuesday, a Chinese woman being fatally stabbed by her son, and another man injured. The circumstances of the crime are that at 2..‘10 a.m., a Hokien woman, named Yon* Soh,200 words
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Article995 1923-07-20 17 Weekly Report ol Singapore Firms. Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s weekly report date Ju*y 18, stutea On an inactive market in both tin and rubbt r shares there is very little business to report for the period under review. Ruriitr in the week tin appeared to have strengthened995 words
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175 1923-07-20 17 An action was brought in the Supreme Caurt on July 12, before Mr. Justice Bar-ret-Lennard, in which a Tamil railway carriage cleaner named Kumaravelo Serv.v, sueing in forma pauperis, claimed $l,OOO from Teo Kah Fiah, alleging breach of an agreement under which175 words
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100 1923-07-20 17 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, July Hi. A dozen gang robbers, with their faces blackened, on Monday held up the occupants of a Chinsee shop on Dublin Kstate, Kedah, and stole ehandu, clothes and $lOO in cash. On Wednesday, the police100 words
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Article115 1923-07-20 17 Word of a terrible burning tragedy at Thursday Island has been received in Brisbane. Captain John Bartlett, relieving harbour-master and formerly station ed at the island, was burnt to death in a fire which completely destroyed his residence on June 17. His widow and family reside at115 words
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Article56 1923-07-20 17 We are officially informed that it has been decided to resume the Kuala Lumpur-Penang night mail service from October next. The resumption of this mail service will coincide with the pening of the Johore Causeway for rail-borne traffic, and revised time-tables ire being prepared providing for through56 words
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Article61 1923-07-20 17 The steamship Kudat, late Rarima, has been purchased by the Straits Steamship Company, probably for the PcnangMoulmein run, from the Royal Mail Steam Packet (iompany. She has arrived* it Penang from Dundee, which she left >n June It, under command of Captain Warrall. She is proceeding61 words
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1177 1923-07-20 18 In a signed article in The Sp< claim uf June 10, J. St. I,in Ntrache*y surveys tin* German pos t ion and makes a striking proposal. We quote the following: Jt is useless to pretend tlaii 11:«- ituation is not one of1,177 words
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Article168 1923-07-20 18 The Provisional return for the month of lime. 19?3 s a> follows > M) Whole amount of Currency ViUr- i) rircuU'iuti on June 30, 1923 78,682.001.70 Average amount o f currency N.>tes in Oil* rulation '.luring tnr month of June, 1923 78 000.961.7° (B) Coin Portion of168 words
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Article152 1923-07-20 18 In concluding his annual report of the F.M.S. f<»r the year 1922, the Chief Secretary to Government, the Hon. Mr. W. Maxwell, C.M.G. states :—The vear 11*21 was described in my annual report report asi black all through.” The first half of 1922 showed no improvement152 words
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Article111 1923-07-20 18 July 14, the Fete Nationale of the French nation, on which the storming of the Bastille and the constitution of the French Republic is celebrated, was observed by the French community in Singapore on Saturday. A reception was held by M. Danjou, the French Consul, at tin*111 words
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1009 1923-07-20 18 (From A Correspondent.) The poultry section of the AgriUoriicuLural Show at Kuala Lumpur, was a "i«■ it success, being the largest of its kind held in this country and running i.» over 300 entries. Birds came from :iI! directions and the1,009 words
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282 1923-07-20 18 The adjourned charge of forgery against Vecrappa Chetty, of Market Street, was continued in the Tnird Police Court on Monday, when it was decided to test the evidence of the pr ncipal witness for the prosecution in an interesting manner. It will282 words
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Article122 1923-07-20 18 The F.M.S. Government Gazette not: fios the following appointments :—Dr. Cross to be a Medical Officer, F.M.S., Mr. W. A. Kirk to be an assistant engineer. P.W.D., Miss D. R. Baxter to be a European Woman Teacher, Education Department, S.S. and F.M.S., Datoh Muda Pong lima122 words
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571 1923-07-20 19 v.M-v interesting description of the the 5,000-ton Brocklebank 1,1 V Maidan, in the Red Sea on June 9 in a letter written by the wife m well-known Singapore resident who, h about thirty other people from tto was a passenger571 words
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150 1923-07-20 19 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, July 18'Hie twenty-first ship to be built at the Straits Steamship Co.’s dockyard, at Sungei Nyok, is nearly ready. She is a steel screw steamer, oil burning, and will he named the Rawang. Her tonnage is "5. The Kudat150 words
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Article28 1923-07-20 19 1:il{,u f'** Ltd.—55 piculs. Kil Tin.—Plant piculs 130.40 .mi,. p K u Sf 22.40 total piculs 152.80. n g*i Gau.—Stone crushed—80 tows, in won—20.52 piculs.28 words
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647 1923-07-20 19 Mr. O. C. Smalley, secretary of Kelantan Gold Mines, Ltd., sends us the manager’s report ior June, which is as follows The work done on the company’s property for the month of June has for the most part been confined to647 words
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527 1923-07-20 19 A correspondent writes as follows A day’s ramble along our seaside resorts would disclose to old residents the fact that many spots that used to be familiar to them as favourite holiday resorts are now covered by the sea, Fifty years527 words
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Article225 1923-07-20 19 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, July 10. A fatal motor accident occurred on Tuesday evening when Mr. A. K. A. Ridgeway, electrical engineer. Central Workshops, was being driven into town On the Batu Road the car ran over a Tamil hoy, Sinadurai, aged 11, who was225 words
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Article70 1923-07-20 19 LANGK. On July 14, 1923, To Mr. and Mrs. Philip A. Lange, at 34, Shrewsbury Road, a son (Mads). Both well. PENNEFATHER. On July 16, 1923, to Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Pennefather, a son ROBINSON. On July 10, 1923, at Melbourne, Australia, Mrs. L. C. Robinson, a daughter.70 words
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Article46 1923-07-20 19 HOPKINS HOOPS. At St. Andrew’s rathedial, Singapore, on Saturday, July II, *****, by the Ven. Archdeacon Swindell, Hubert Cnrew Hopkins, son of F. J. Hopkins, of OawliKh, Devon, to Patricia Moatyn, eldest daughter of the Hon. Dr. A. F. Hoops. P.C.M.O., and Mrs. Hoops, Singapore.46 words
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Article182 1923-07-20 19 PRODUCE Singapore, July 19. Gabbier J2.25 (Cube No. I unpicked) 26.00 Copra, Sundried mixed 1J-2® S'go Flout, SaiHwiik 4.70 Pepper, Black wmte, Sarawak 21.50 Pearl Sago Tapioca, small Hake 1^*25 small pearl medium pearl 13.00 Rice Siam, No. 2 per koyan 340.00 parboiled per bag 9.00 Tin182 words
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Article471 1923-07-20 19 MINING. Singapore, July ID. Val. IN!. buyers. Seller*. Is.^uo i 1 1 llitam 'lin 1 *2V« 1.37V* I 1 1 Batang lVJang 0 42',* 0.47Vk 1 1 Jelaatoh 0.10 O^Obm* I 1 1 Johan Tin 0.27 0.32% vi £1 Kain. Kumunting 44/- 45/i 10 10 Kinta Assn.471 words
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Advertisement86 1923-07-20 19 NOTICE All communications for both the Straits Times and the Straits Iludget should he iddressed to the Head Office, Cecil and Stanley Streets, Singapore, Straits Settlenents The post free price of the Straits Times to the United Kingdom and foreign countries i« ?f)l a year. The post free price of86 words
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Obituary34 1923-07-20 19 DEATH WEE. (5n July 2, 1023, at 15. I'nynh Fan-. Madame Wee Wan Neo, aged 6. r > yeai beloved mother of Mr. Fee hoon Sen-; i proprietor of Thye J1 in A Co. i.34 words
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Article71 1923-07-20 1 General— Rubber Position I Rubber Restriction I Society «»f Planters Dunlap Rubber t ompai*.. Rubber Stocks Loudon Rubber StockLocal Rubber Auction.- Restriction (’mile Rubber Si ret* of I'.ud Grafting Rubin r Plantations .Inn: Rubber Returns |)jnc! Remuneration >r> GorriNiMindencc Sma!l Holding Rubber 1 1 lutcli lin'd Ruble i 171 words
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Article229 1923-07-20 1 We are indebted to Messrs. Wilson II and t o. for a ropy of the Rubber Trade Association of London Stat stirs for June 192:5, giving position at end of May. The United Kingdom Imports for the r i months amounted to 28,977 tons, compared with 27,Had tons229 words
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Article238 1923-07-20 1 A hill is to lie introduced in the* Job ore Stilt<• Council to cirry out the policy of Government in tightening up rubber restriction. Under the enactment. to be repealed the procedure is provided for almost entirely by rule. The present bill incorporate- some of that procedure in238 words
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1805 1923-07-20 1 I From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 18. An interesting general meeting of the Incorporated Society of Planters was hel l at the Masonic Hall, Venning Road, to;ay. Mr. G. O’Hara Hickson, chairman of the society, presided, and there was1,805 words
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Article251 1923-07-20 1 We understand says the Evening < n dard of June 14, that the report >u du investigation Committee of the Rubber Company will be ready for pubh* cation at flu* end of the month or earlj in July. The work involved has been prod l g'ous, which251 words
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537 1923-07-20 2 V tl J. E. Nathan, Controller of Rublu.*r Kxports, sends the following report •neks of rubber in the hands of on wv dealers in the Straits Settlements census of all dealers’ stocks in the Straits Settlements was held on June 30. Returns537 words
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Article88 1923-07-20 2 Messrs. Lewis and Peat writes as ,Ws A cable from our London ,l gives London stocks 2)57 tons down ending duly 14, total now on tons. f the year ended March 251 o r rederated (Selangor) Rubber Com--t i> were £'.‘5,841 (as compared with i t t88 words
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806 1923-07-20 2 LOCAL RUBBER AUCTIONS. Offered 396 Tons Sold 287 Tons. The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 612th auction on July 18, when there was rata logued 1,430,204 lbs. Offered 889,059 lbs., 396.90 tons. Sold 644,744 lbs., 287.83 tons. PRICES REALISED. Spot. London Is. l%d. New York 25Vi cents806 words
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656 1923-07-20 2 The directors of New Scudai, Limited, in their report for the financial year ended March 31, 1923 state The results for the year shew a profit of $25,864.72, which your directors recommend he dealt with as follows u ite off656 words
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450 1923-07-20 2 When we passed laws in Malaya and Ceylon to regulate the supply of rubber to demand and to obtain a strictly fair price, some Americans shouted against ojr a. iiun as if we had dropped bombs < ii New York. The follow.ng450 words
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168 1923-07-20 2 Wo art* indebted to the Planters’ Association of Malaya for the following details of the importations of crude rubber into the United States during May, *****. The figures have been compiled and distributed by the Rubber Association of America. The estimated net weights168 words
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2079 1923-07-20 3 Malacca, July 5*. Mr. VV. N. Bilgr vc, the IMant I h y siedog; t e;f the Department e»f Agriculture, F. M. S., delivered a highly interesting lecture on the present position of bud-grafting at the general meeting of the Mal.uca Planter-2,079 words
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969 1923-07-20 3 The eighteenth ordinary general meeting of the members of the Sungei Buloh Rubber Company, Ltd., was held on May 14 at the offices of the company, No. 17, St. Heli n’s-place, Bishopsgate, E.C., Mr. James Warren (the chairman) presiding. '1969 words
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Article199 1923-07-20 3 he total restricted crop of the Malacca Rubber Plantations for 11'--amounted to 2,584,678 lbs. (against -,515,765 lbs. for 1921). The all-in cost of production was 9.68 d. per lb. (against 11.23 d. per lb.). The profit -mounted to £'35,235 (against a loss of i 10,343), and after199 words
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909 1923-07-20 4 T ixth annual general meeting o. Rubber, Ltd. was held at noon lU -r l iv at the registered offices of thy lU ',n Vrcnch Bank Buildings. Mr. sime presided and others present J- J H. W. Kaper and G. C. S. h909 words
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Article354 1923-07-20 4 Alor Gajah.—ll,ooo lbs. Austraa.»sia.—7,4oo lbs. Ayer Punas. lbs. Ampat.—l9,so7 lbs. AngiO-M&1ay.—75,833 lbs. Ailenby.—l7,73o lbs. Bukit Kajang.—o2,94s lbs. Batu Anam.—lB,32o lbs. Batu Tiga —49,750 lbs. B.ikit Timah.—B,3lo lbs. Balgjwnie.—l9,47o lbs. Bukit Kubu.—l3,ooo lbs. Bukit K. 8.—4,500 lbs. Bedford Plantations.—s,o79 lbs. Bcrnam Perak.—2s,4sl lbs. Bruas Perak.—l2,2oo lbs. Bcnar. —7,500354 words
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Article66 1923-07-20 4 [Thi- Strutts Tin us is not r»“*pons.bl« t >,i the opinions of ilt> curresp./itdentj. Corre wponilents should hear in mind that letter, must be short and to the point. Loup rumbling epistles ute liable to be rejected luthlcasly cut down. Correapondenla must enclose their names, not necessarily fot publication66 words
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Article268 1923-07-20 4 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —A run through any district of the by anyone having some years <>» I aiming experience in ihat country will wiy soon give an insight into the present pos.tion as regards what may be called the failure in carrying268 words
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Article704 1923-07-20 4 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —In your leader of July 10, you write “Compared with last year there ias been r.n increased export of over 1 0,000 tons from the Dutch Indies and there is absolutely no doubt in our minds .hat a considerable704 words
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Article544 1923-07-20 4 To the Editor of the Straita Times. Sir,—I appealed to the Central Committee at kuula Lumpur against the certificate of standard production of an est te in which I am largely interested, and proved to them that we had a just cause for an increase. They gave me a544 words
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1590 1923-07-20 5 The following letter has been addressed, on lx half of the Rubber Shareholders’ Association, Limited, 9, Drapers’ Gardens, E.C. 2, to the Directors of Lumut Rubber Estates, Limit* d With reference to the extraordinary g< nerul nmetings which have been summoned for the purpose of1,590 words
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383 1923-07-20 5 Stock St Par Exchange Par Exchan.* Value. Company. Pricaa. Value. Company. Pricei £1 Anglo-Malay 23/9 2/ London-Asiatic j/* £1 Ayer Kuning 38/9 2/ Lubok 2 /9 t £1 Bakap Plantns. 13-16 £1 Lumut 37/.; £1 Banteng (Selangor) 27/6 £1 Malacca Plantns. 40/ £1 Batu383 words
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703 1923-07-20 5 Capital Issue Closing Prices. Paid Up Value Dividends Fraser Lyall A Company Co. Evatt. 312,500 1 Allenby New ($1) 1.20 1.30 1.15 1.25 100,000 1 nil year 30-D-22 ..AlorGajah ($1) 1.30 1.40 1.25 1.35 727,211 2 ..Am. Malay ($2) 2.05 2.15 2.05 2.15 430,425703 words
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Advertisement151 1923-07-20 7 I ENGINEERS BOAT BUILDERS 20 H P. Ford Marine Engines V gL A, ft* V J,,, 1 U y > Complete with Propeller, Shaft and Coupling, Water and Oil Pomps and Reverse gear. $1,000 "•>; Gray Marine Engines I Complete with PropeOor, Shaft and Couplings, Salt water outfit. Oil pump,151 words
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