The Straits Budget, 17 August 1923
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Title Section29 1923-08-17 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED OVER THREE -(B ARTERS OF A t'EN’TCRY] No. :Ulh Singapore, Friday, August 17, 1923 Price 25 cents.29 words
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Article337 1923-08-17 1 leaders—- ri>wn Colony l ratio 12 Germany und Gold ului's 12 The Ha so (lift 12-1*1 ’Iho British Note 13 Britain and I* ranee 13 y at 'ighted Americans 13-14 General— Local and Penooal 1-2 Router’> Service 3-7 Outbreaks of Fire 7 IM S Railways 8 l*iai Port Dues337 words
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Article4446 1923-08-17 1 Soengei Radja Estate harvested 110,000 coconuts last month. Mrs. J. (i. Campbell and son have left for home by the Khiva. Rampah Coconut Estate harvested 202,300 coconuts last month. Nawng Pet’s fortnightly returns are Hours 125, yards 11,000, piculs 150. Mr. J. E. Nathan, of the Malayan4,446 words
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FRIDAY'S TELEGRAMS
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428 1923-08-17 3 [Belter's Service.l London, August 8. Berlin Before Dr. Cuno’s speech in tl.i Reichstag President Loebe delivered a rilnate to President Harding, everybody standing. r uno, in the course of his indictjmnt of the occupying forces, said that far[Belter's Service.l - 428 words
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Article301 1923-08-17 3 London, August P. I In ro was a full meeting of the Cabinet Howii ng Street to-day and one or two urthor meetings will be necessary before u- reply to the recent French note is i nally approved. Authoritative quarters 0, 1(lon welcome Dr. Cuno’s statement iat301 words
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Article97 1923-08-17 3 London, August 9. Officials of the Transport Workers Union and the National Union of Railwaymen have concluded an agreement for cooperative action to defend their interests as a countermove to the unified front of employers embodied in the Federation of British Industries. A manifesto by the London committees97 words
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Article87 1923-08-17 3 London, August 9. Paris The examining magistrate is still inquiring into the management of various companies, offshoots of the Barque Ir.dustrielle de Chine. He is also awaiting the report of three expert accountants who are endeavouiing to ascertain unde r what conditions Si. Philippe 1 erthelot received87 words
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Article57 1923-08-17 3 London, August 9. Paris One hundred and eleven degrees were recorded at Toulouse, the highest shade temperature ever registered in France. London, August 9.Washington One hundred and ninety persons were prostrated by the heat during President Harding's obsequies and were medically attended. It was one of the57 words
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Article50 1923-08-17 3 London, August 9. Responding to the appeal of the Canadian Government, several thousand miners, shipyard workers, farm labourers and men of all trades and professions have sailed or are sailing at the week end to help harvest Canada’s bumper crop. Altogether 40,000 from outside Canada are required.50 words
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Article46 1923-08-17 3 London, August 9. Madrid The hank strike is collapsing, numerous strikers seceding from the unioiin and resuming on the old conditions. A number of the strikers have been dismissed, as most of the banks rave profited bv the s.'mu on to reduce staffs.46 words
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Article35 1923-08-17 3 London, August 9. Constantinople It is reported from Angora that the generals commanding the first and second armies have been pl.ced on the retired list. Eleven secret service agents are leaving for Angora.35 words
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Article48 1923-08-17 3 London, August 10. Nagpur: Following a heated debate on questions arising from the Government's policy to combat flag agitation, the Legislative Council passed a resolution by .‘11 to 27 asking for the unconditional release of imprisoned congress volunteers and the withdrawal of pending proscout ions.48 words
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Article50 1923-08-17 3 London, August 10. Paris Sir Syed Ameer Ali. India, Phya Nukorn Kitch, Siam, and Mr. Wane Chung Hui, China, are amongst the 2!> nonr'nated candidates for the vacancy in the International Court of Justice which will be filled by the League of Nations during the September session.50 words
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576 1923-08-17 3 niEl.TEK'S SkUVICE.1 London, August S. Washington The last rites for President Hardly# were held at the Rotunda by I a Baptist pastor and the chaplain of the i House of Representatives. General Pershing, on horseback, ledniEl.TEK'S SkUVICE.1 - 576 words
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Article103 1923-08-17 3 London, August P. Mr. Honor Law Las much improved in health and goes to the Continent to morrow. London, August P. The Hague The ex-Minister, M Colijn, will shortly be appointed M nistm ,f Finance in succession to I)r. I). J. !)<■ Geer, who resigned in opposition to the103 words
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SATURDAY'S TELEGRAMS
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320 1923-08-17 3 f Router's Service. London, August 10. Marion In hushed silence and in the* presence of vast multitudes of his mournin*;: countrymen, Warren Gamaliel Lai Li!.* twenty-ninth President of the Un. ed States, was laid to rest in the ecu -U ’'V of hisf Router's Service. | - 320 words
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Article268 1923-08-17 3 London, August 10. Flags we e half-ma;Ufd throughout (»itiu IJriiaii: to-day on the occasion of the burial of the la;u Presided Harding. .Mi murial services wore held on Westminste r Abbey and at St. Margaret’s, the former being remarkable for its cosmopolitan character. Crowds of Amci leans were268 words
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Article53 1923-08-17 3 London, August 0. Washington Mr. Harvey had a:i hour’s e-emferenee with President Cooliflge. It was suhscc|UeiiLly stated that President Harding's proposal for United States participation in the- permanent court of international justice was d scusse«l. Mr. Harvey added that he 1 proposed to .el uni to London53 words
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Article235 1923-08-17 4 London, August 10 II is understood that the British n to the Allies among other tiling layr stress on the necessity of obtaining either from rep.rations or Britain’s continental debtors a sum sufficient to meet the British debt to the United States. London, August I<>. fobl< nee The235 words
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Article202 1923-08-17 4 London, August J». The general election in Ireland on August 117 follows closely on the dissolution of the Bail yesterday. The contest promises to he of the keenest nature. So far 12 candidates have already been named for HIl seats in Dublin, ami 20 for 7 vacancies in202 words
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Article141 1923-08-17 4 London, August 10. Berlin Traffic on the underground railways is at a standstill owing to a sir k<* following tlu* dismissal of three v. 01 k nun. London, August 10. Merlin A ballot on the printers’ wages question, which is acute owing to the extraordinary rise in the141 words
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Article113 1923-08-17 4 London, August 10. Riga There have been numerous antiSoviet peasant outbreaks in Odessa, likaterinoslav and lion districts, also it ''Sirtb Caucasus. They are reported to be the re ult of the vigorous measures of Soviet eolleetors, who are employing militia to assist in the requisitioning of r.;rii as113 words
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MONDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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269 1923-08-17 4 f Reuter's Service. I London, August 11. I n and the Furopean capitals arc* nx.omly awaiting the publication <>f the British Ruhr dossier on Sunday, including the note to France, drafted by tin Cabinet this week ami which is regardedf Reuter's Service. I - 269 words
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Article358 1923-08-17 4 London, August 12. The British note to France and Belgium expresses great disappointment with the brench and Belgian notes, which, it says, ;.ivc a painful impression that Britain’s cooperation is unwelcome except on the gr und of complete adhesion to the ricr.ch and Belgian views. It maintains that358 words
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Article296 1923-08-17 4 “It > s difficult to think how greater •onsideration could have been shown t > 'he French and Belgian point of view I he reception, however, accorded to thes< proposals by the French and Belgium "otc of July :;<> leaves His Maje.tv' Government with the painful impression that296 words
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Article200 1923-08-17 4 \Yh le the Belgian note dots not imii-i-.it.* the precise claim, official and semiofficial pronouncements by the French and Brlgian Ministers show that France insis's on a minimum payment of 2G milliard gold marks over the amount required to meet her debts to Britain and ihe United200 words
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Article153 1923-08-17 4 The note refuses to consent to revision of the Spa percentages and says it is impossible to ignore the position of Britain. Apart from war damages, Britain has spent £400,000,000 sterling to relieve unemployment since the armistice, is alone among the Allies in paying interest on war debts,153 words
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Article174 1923-08-17 4 r lhe French and Belgian replies ehul- n B' 1 the British contention that it is n tlu* best interest of the Allies to sere the German Government’s acceptance of reparations figure fixed, but lis Majesty’s government is not convinc- that a voluntary German engagement to accept174 words
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Article188 1923-08-17 4 The note repudiates the French chuii? of inconsistency in refusing to ackm,,. ledge the legality of the occupation the Ruhr, when it twice previously joined in the presentation of ultimata threaten ing occupation and actually participate! in the occupation of Duesseldorf, l) u j< burg and Ruhrort. It188 words
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Article263 1923-08-17 4 Though His Majesty’s Government iin no way satisfied with this, Germany has paid respecting reparations and the cost of the armies of occupation more than twice the amount exacted from France in 1871, also considerable sum< in connection with clearing offices, etc. The French Government are mistaken in263 words
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Article322 1923-08-17 4 The French Government question the legality and apparently the propriety of the British suggestion of July 20 to open inter-A Hied discussions with a view to general final financial settlement, anu ask whether the discussions include in-ter-Allied debts. His Majesty’s Government gladly take the opportunity to explain their322 words
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Article101 1923-08-17 5 Summing, up, the note reiteratew the uunnination that Germany shall pay to maximum capacity, but to ask more only to destroy German assets. The Government rigard as doomed to failure method of the French and Belgian Governments. The British policy, stated Mr. Bonar Law in January, is unhanged. It101 words
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Article416 1923-08-17 5 London, August 12. The memorandum on inter-Allied ,j .m> appended to the note explains that Britain's oiler means that she is content i, forego her rights to all reparations treat her share of German payimnt> as reimbursement of Allied debts t 0 her. The total amount she asks416 words
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Article144 1923-08-17 5 London, August 11. I 1 k ng The diplomatic body have pre* •Mnl the note on the Lincheng railway no *ifying the Chinese Govern'i ent of the decisions reached as regards .images for the victims, guarantees for mure protection of the railways, and punishment of the railwaymen144 words
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Article51 1923-08-17 5 London, August 11. Aho u!f v Tho M. Malvy, mu V s for four years after his f r Vi, r i c nat( in August. 1018, fjj, u,V ,on °f duty, has returned to a Souillac and begins imrv! v > a ca, npaign for his elect'on51 words
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1520 1923-08-17 5 London, August 11. Berlin The Socialist party have re corded a vote of non-confidence in th Government. It is believed that Dr. Cuno’s resignation is imminent. London, August 11. Berlin E?:citem?nt is intensified ni the decis.on of two1,520 words
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Article152 1923-08-17 5 London, August 11. Riga A message from Moscow states that three members of the Poltava secret society have been sentenced to death on a charge of opposing the third international. London, August 11. M. Chicherin’s reply to the British inquiry relative to the allegations against Rakovsky emphatically repudiate;152 words
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Article108 1923-08-17 5 London, August 11. Brussels In view of the recent depreciation of the Belgian franc a Royal decree is being published to-morrow prohibiting, under severe penalties, all exchange operations except for payment for goods bought abroad. Firms authorised to carry on exchange operations must deposit a large bond and108 words
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Article84 1923-08-17 5 London, August 12. Constantinople The Japanese Charge d'Affaircs has issued a statement to the press declaring that Japan is pursuing a policy of expansion and intends to cooperate in the reconstruction of Turkey just as the F.uropean states intend. Ho adds that as soon as peace is84 words
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Article68 1923-08-17 5 London, August in. Melbourne The majority of the delegates to the Pan Pacific Congress opening here on Monday have arrived. There include famous aiPhorit'ey on forestry, stock diseases, and phthisis. The subjects of discussion include the health of the natives of Nauru and New f.uinea. The best68 words
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Article75 1923-08-17 5 London, August 11. Paris The well-known airman l*ou'ain and passengers named Arthur and Joseph Seep were killed instantly in an aeroplane crash at Dcgny. The cause of the accident is unknown. London, August IT Paris: Aithur and Joseph Seep, who were killed with the airman Poulain in the75 words
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TUESDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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444 1923-08-17 6 (Rem hit's Skkviuk. I London, August 13. General recognition of .the* fact that the* white paper on reparations and the Ruhr would rank as one of the most memorable State documents of modern time.- led the newspapers(Rem hit's Skkviuk. I - 444 words
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Article485 1923-08-17 6 London, August 13. I’aris 'I lie newspapers express the opinion that the British note is lacking in logic and justice, and is unlikely to promote a reparations solution. I/Kclio tie Paris says the note is the preface of a new policy. The British Government has abandoned the485 words
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Article249 1923-08-17 6 London, August Id. j Berlin It is announced that deliveries in kind t<» Britain, Italy and other Allied powers not participating in the Ruhr! occupation, which have hitherto been maintained or partly maintained, will be suspended, on the ground that the condition of the country necessitates the249 words
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Article94 1923-08-17 6 London, August 13. The Amsterdam Telegraaf understands that the new Finance Minister, M. Colyn, despite the intention to carry out the Navy Bill, will propose drastic economic measures involving an estimated saving of a hundred million guilders. It! is expected that the State Budget of 1924 will94 words
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Article48 1923-08-17 6 London, August 13. Riga Mr. F. L. Baldwin’s party representing Becos Traders, Ltd., has arrived here. [Becos Traders is an association of eighty British engineering concerns formed ten years ago to prosecute British interests in Russia. They hope to conclude definite business with the Soviet.]48 words
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Article39 1923-08-17 6 London, August 13. The Transport Workers Union states that there is a big resumption of work by dockers on London wharves, including two which had been the unofficial centre of the strike movement Altogether 1,500 resumed to-day.39 words
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240 1923-08-17 6 London, Avgust 13. Melbourne W cieomin.'.; me members of the Pan-i'acine Congress, the Governor-General and oliiei speakers u :tilled to the pass bilitics of its delibei at.ous. The Commonwealth Government cntcria mil c.m .lujian s. dibgition to luncheon. I London, August 13. The240 words
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Article87 1923-08-17 6 London, August 13. The opening of the Free State Government candidates' election campaign with a demonstration on College Greer., Dublin, was attended by considerable disorder. Mr. Cosgrave and other Ministers were subjected to constant interruptions from groups of female Republicans distributed over the crowd, who kept up continuous87 words
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Article107 1923-08-17 6 London, August 14. The Southern Railway steamer Princess Ena, from Southampton to St. Malo, with 280 passengers aboard, struck Minquier’s Reef, off Jersey, during a fog in the early morning. It was considered advisable to lower the boats, two of which were filled with passengers. Everything was107 words
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Article48 1923-08-17 6 London, August 13. The South Portsmouth by-election necessitated by the appointment of Sir G. Wilson to the Governorship of Bombay, resulted as follows Major Cayzer, Conservative, 11,884. Sir Henry Lawson, Liberal, 9,763. Major Cayzer formerly retired in favour of Sir G. Wilson owing to ill health.48 words
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Article37 1923-08-17 6 London, August 13. Paris In connection with the presentation of the joint note to China regarding the security of foreigners and foreign interests, the Government have decided to strengthen their naval forces in China.37 words
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Article30 1923-08-17 6 London, August Id. The Board of Trade returns of imports for July are £76,818,334, a decrease* of £12,489,349 compared with June. Exports were £59,503.850, a decrease of £.3.379,709.30 words
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WEDNESDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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665 1923-08-17 6 [Reuter’s Service.l London, August 11. Washington :It is authoritative stu.ed that so far as Earl Curzon's parations plan accoids with Mr. He-hes’ ggestion, the Government is rea<lv to pay its gait ;n a fresh determination o! econo[Reuter’s Service.l - 665 words
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Article148 1923-08-17 7 London, August 14. Mr. Richard Holt, M.P., director of Vifi id Holt and Company and the China Mutual Steamship Company, writing to ♦hf Daily News “as one of the comparvively small section of the community vvhu seem certain to benefit by the Singapore naval base scheme,” compares148 words
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Article94 1923-08-17 7 London, August 14. Now York The following significant decision was given by the Federal Court, upholding the Government action in seizing the British vessel Marion Mosher off F.re Island on July 27 When a British vessi 1 hovers around the American coast, ilthough three miles from shore,94 words
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Article47 1923-08-17 7 London, August 14. Washington President Coolidge presided at the first cabinet meeting since his accession to office. All the cabinet officials now in Washington agreed to serve in their present capacity. London, August 14. Washington: President Harding left $75,000. His wife is the chief beneficiary.47 words
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Article78 1923-08-17 7 London, August 14. The question of Britain’s acceptance of Kakowsky’s appointment to London is still unsettled. According to Reuter's Riga correspondent Rakowsky in a statement denies the anti-British utterances ascribed t<> him in the foreign press. He proclaims himself an advocate of the closest economic Anglo-Russian cooperation, considering78 words
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Article50 1923-08-17 7 London, August 14. l'aris The Finance Minister, M. Ch. Lasteyrie, has announced that if the /ons derable improvement in the revenue for the first six months of the year is ontinued in the second six months, the ordinary budget will be balanced for the first time since 1014,50 words
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Article37 1923-08-17 7 London, August 1 1. larbes, F*yrenees Twenty-three Dutch Lourdes pilgrims were killed a* Saint Niuvour through a charabanc falling into a ravine. The driver was trying to avo d i woman in the road.37 words
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Article102 1923-08-17 7 London, August 14. Hammer or, Wyoming An explosion t'Urrod this morning 1 in one of the Kem[Tioror pits. Two hundred miners are entombed. The many friends in Perak of Mr and •Irs. E. T. C. Garland will be «orry to that Mrs. Garland met with an ac'Tul,,nt on102 words
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Article413 1923-08-17 7 fRBIITKK'H SKKVICK.I London, August 15. Lit* Valera settled doubts as to whether he would participate in the election by making his promised appearance at an open air meeting at Ennis this afternoon. He drove up in anfRBIITKK'H SKKVICK.I - 413 words
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Article87 1923-08-17 7 London, August 15. The Hague The annual report of the J-.va Bank refers to the increasing interest of foreign business men in the Dutch East Indies, mentioning, particularly, the purchase of .‘55,499 acres, mostly cultivated land, by a British Concern. The report says that while separation of87 words
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Article91 1923-08-17 7 London, August 15. Bloemfontein Tn a speech the Prime Minister, General Smuts, referring to the Puhr, appealed to South Africa to stand in sympathy with Britain in an effort to save Europe from destruction. He exhorted all nations to rally round Britain to avert a91 words
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Article401 1923-08-17 7 London, August 15. Strong measures to suppress Tuchun rule are the principal feature of a scheme, i a. opuundcU oy i>r g.-uciuiui tit ie in a letter to the Times, for solving < nina's present problem of disintegration, he says that if nothing is done the disintegration401 words
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Article267 1923-08-17 7 London, August 15. Berlin Herr Streseninnn only vaguely referred to the possibility of the resumption of reparations after unrestricted administration of the Ruhr was assured to Germany, all imprisoned Germans were released and Germany was given a breathing space, and provided the burdens imposed permit of the continuance267 words
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Article34 1923-08-17 7 London, August 15. Mexico City The records of a conference ween representatives of the United States and Mexico, embodying the agreement designed to enable the resumption of diplomatic relations, were signed this afternoon.34 words
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Article57 1923-08-17 7 London, August 15. Washington It is announced that the general pol'cy of the Government against seizing rum-runners outside the three-mile linvt will not be changed as the result of the Marion Mosher decision yesterday. Treasury officials state that ihe decision of the Supreme Court should be awaited57 words
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Article36 1923-08-17 7 London, August 15. Kemmejrer, Wyoming: Ninety-five bodies have been brought up from the mine where the explosion occurred, also a number of survivors. Out of 135 entombed twenty-nine have so far been rescued.36 words
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Article43 1923-08-17 7 1 London, August 1.1. Sejiul Hundreds of lives were lost, according to some reports ever 1,000, through disastrous tidal waves on the north-west coast of Korea. Hundreds of houses were swept away and much il.ueage was done to shipping.43 words
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Article38 1923-08-17 7 London, August 15. Rome M. Jordanski, on behalf of Russia, signed the Straits (Dardanelles) Convention concluded at Lausanne. London, August 15. The general level of wholesale price* in Britain fell I S p *r cent, in July.38 words
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166 1923-08-17 7 Some days ago, in the 'Third Police Court, during the hearing of charges against a Bombay merchant, the court, had a remarkable experience with an Indian witness, who was repeatedly asked a certain question, and who refused to give a plain answer.166 words
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Article185 1923-08-17 7 Two attempts to escape from police ustody, one by running away and the other by attempting to hang himself wen* made by a Chinese who was charged in the Third Pol ice Court on Wednesday with fraudulent possession of property. The man was found coming out of185 words
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Article109 1923-08-17 7 The Fire Brigade received a call at about 0 o’clock on Friday to an outbreak in Upper Rangoon Road, where a wood and attap house, occupied by a Chinese grower of market produce, was destroyed. The flames had obtained a firm hold of 'he building, situated temotely109 words
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908 1923-08-17 8 l:i lit annual report on the KM.S. railway* lor 11)22, dated April, 1022, Mr. 1\ A. Anthony, the general managei write lii >t no new lines have been open cd during the period under review. I i»v total mileage908 words
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121 1923-08-17 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, August 10. lln mercantile firms of Penang are not satisfied with the scale of port dues at Prai river wharves. The charges pertaining to the unloading of vessels at the wharves are more than double121 words
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87 1923-08-17 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, August 15. The Municipal Commiss’oncrs have .‘-utd circulars regarding town planning. Ihe President, at the ordinary fortnightly meeting, said he proposed to ask the Commissioners to appoint n small subcommittee. consisting of himself and two other Commissioners, to87 words
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41 1923-08-17 8 (Aneta’s Service.) Weltevreden, August 14. It is reported from Medan that tha Societo Financiere des Caoutchoucs are opening new estates on the East Coast of Sumatra, including one of 17,000 acres.(Aneta’s Service.) - 41 words
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Article58 1923-08-17 8 Malau Tin.—ss piculs. Tronoh Mines.—2,oo7 piculs. Tongkah Compound No. 2. Hours run 6.17, yards treated 00,575 cubic yards, output 207 piculs. Ting Kil Tin.—Plant piculs 100.14, tribute piculs 33.40, total piculs 133.60. Ipoh Tin Dredging.—o4s pels. Pahang Consolidated. -3,083 pels. 12 months 40,370 pels. Pudang Plandok.—ll7 pels.58 words
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Article51 1923-08-17 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, August 13. A motor bus owned by a Chinese firm knocked down and killed Chew How Row, who was riding a bicycle early jthis mornng at Sungei Penang. The driver, Murimuttu, was charged with rash driving, causing the death. He was bailed in51 words
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Article61 1923-08-17 8 Our Ipoh correspondent wired on Monday morning The High Commissioner, Sir Laurence Guillemard, K.C.8., K.C.M.G., arrived at Kuala Kangsar yesterday from Kuala Lumpur, Lady Guillemard going on to Penang whence she returns to Singapore on the 21st instant. Sir Laurence walks up Taiping Hill to-day and will stay61 words
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Article45 1923-08-17 8 A message says it is reported that the British steamer Ferrara with a cargo of opium on board which enught tire on August 2 has been burnt out and sunk near Hondo. The crew are safe and havo been landed at Sabang.45 words
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914 1923-08-17 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, July 31. The Memorial Service held in the Chapel oi the benciiania Pabitra Monustciy veslcruay aiicrnoon is probably without n ikn he in bn rope the tving oi biain receiveu many personal kindnesses at the hands oi914 words
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418 1923-08-17 8 F. M. S. PRISONS. Report on the Department for p ast Year. Mr. F. A. S. McClelland, Inspector r I risons, F.M.S., in his annual report fL .he year 1922, states U.at on S" p n er w f l Pe 1(484 prisoners in' the M.S. During the year 8.627418 words
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Article155 1923-08-17 8 Ihe fine Rotterdam Lloyd Patria wat scene a very successful and enjoyH'ccptian on Tuesday afternoon. A M* company of Singapore residents ac(P>(d the invitation to be present, duly lw V l t,u< exceptionally fine accomi i .iciun, w.shcd they were going home 0,1 o° artl on155 words
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Article107 1923-08-17 8 Complaints are again being made u* tithe theft of coal from lighters in the harbour, and two raids were made on Wed nerd ay night by a party of detectives under Mr. Kenny, C.D.I. Twenty tons of coal were found on a lighter off the Esplanade and107 words
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1182 1923-08-17 9 Rulin' that lie supported nine children v> u uii 150 a month, and that he oV er $4,0U0 to eight Chetties, Goh ',,‘r j’uh, a Straits-born Chinese clerk .‘ployed at the Chartered Bank, came for his public examination in the Bankruptcy Court1,182 words
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165 1923-08-17 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.! Kuala Lumpur, August lb There was a gang robbery last night on Damansara Road, where some Malays broke into the house of Mr. E. W. Spires and decamped with a large quantity of goods, including clothing,165 words
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Article232 1923-08-17 9 An ordinance to consolidate and amend the law relating to the Rost and Telegraph Offices of the olony is to be introduced into the Legislative C ouneii. The object of the bill is to revise thoroughly the law relating to the Rost Office. Minor alterations include a232 words
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1144 1923-08-17 9 I he* trial of D. M. D. Stephen, formerly of Sing*pore, who was charged at Colombo with having cheated Messrs. L. B. Lb easy uml Co. in respect of .51 c ase- of qumine, was resumed on August 21,144 words
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Article244 1923-08-17 9 A leading legal firm in Singapore hak received a letter from Germany fro *1 which the following is an extract 1 A short tune ago an Knglish client 'n the Federated Malay States instructed me to arrange for rubber consignments from the F.M.S. to Hamburg on244 words
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Article235 1923-08-17 9 In his report on the F.M.S. vilway department during 1'.>22, Mf. I*. A. Anthony, general manager, writes :—The working of the F.M.S. Railways during the yeni 11)22 produced a net profit of compand with $r>01,. r >r»2 in 11)21, representing 1 ’7 per cent. on the235 words
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Article109 1923-08-17 9 The Rev. A. Crawford, Melton Vicarage, Rmcoster, writes to the Morning Rost In the interesting article. The Romance of Singapore, the writer rays of Sir Stamfoid Raffles "In his own mind, a- re tided on the dticial records, Raffles nad fixed on the n »s.tion of109 words
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959 1923-08-17 10 To tin* Kditor of the Straits Times. Sir, I beg to enclose ropy of latter I have addressed to the President of the Straits Set Menu nt s Association which I trust .\ou will see your way to publish. I am, etc..959 words
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Article233 1923-08-17 10 We received some days ago the Straits Settlements Return of Imports and Exports for the quarter ended March 111. llt is a much more bulky report than the old quarterly return, and it has been reconstructed on entirely new lines. The four groups, Foreign Countries. Federated .Malay233 words
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Article175 1923-08-17 10 I The prospectus is issued of Malint Newar Tin, Limited, but it is announced that the issue is for information only, all shares having been subscribed. The capital is £lOO,OOO and the provisonal Directors are F. G. Graham, J. Malcolm Newman (who makes a report on175 words
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Article119 1923-08-17 10 The first trial run on the Penang Hill railway, referred to in our column.-, yesterday, took place on Saturday, with one passenger carriage, one goods .ruck being used to hold the balance. Fxccpt for a little difficulty experienced in going over the point at the loop where119 words
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Article112 1923-08-17 10 The following appointments arc notified hi the F.M.S. Government Gazette:— Mr. .1. Straehan to be Director of Public Works, F.M.S., Licut.-Coloncl J. p. Svvettenham to be Assistant Director of Public Works, F.M.S., Mr. .7. N. Sheffield to be istant Surveyor-Geneial (Topogrn "I y), I'.M.S., Mr W.112 words
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863 1923-08-17 10 Interesting details of tlu* workin.tr of tlif Singapore 14 •focnmtoiy an* eoniainei ;i ti.i- rip it <f tie Education Depart- for the y.nr 1922, the Hon. Mr. 1 1 Wo..; u.:. n_r as t.wfir.vs The object of the Reformatory School is to863 words
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Article53 1923-08-17 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hongkong, August 10 Following the sensational murder Chinese detective in a main street !u. r the Government are increasing the pi.J.?’ lies for unlawful possession of arm- m ten years’ hard labour and a floggj n The law will be enforced with the53 words
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487 1923-08-17 10 Dr. A. R. Wellington, Senior Jl Officer, F.M.S., has issued his ropor, to, lie year 1922. From this we h-uni that lhe population of in.* F.M.S. as estimauV was ai the end of June, 1922. I,30ti.s7y The race487 words
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Article179 1923-08-17 10 A bill about to be introduced into thr Legislative Council, entitled the Malacca Medical Assessment Amendment Ordinance, 192 d, has two objects. The first is to secure continuity of policy in the affairs of the Malacca Agricultural Medical Board. To that end it is desired that there179 words
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348 1923-08-17 11 ri was a serious riot in lorong 14, 1 Road, on Saturday afternoon, in: V- "two Chinese were murdered and thrown at the police. u a i r followed upon another not| lorong that morning:, when ~f member, of the Sin* Ghee-348 words
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Article343 1923-08-17 11 The i»i an! untimely death occurred at the Ci iH ial Hospital, on the night of the 12th in cf doub'e pneumonia, of !T>rrtnc ('rvinnie, wife of Mr, K. Walter fiufK'.i a, nrr:aji''j* of l*. 0. wharves, Sinuai "i o. i iH 1 i!343 words
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Article132 1923-08-17 11 Mr. T. H. T. Rogers, the veteran leader F.M.S. Bar, attained his 77th '•■rt Inlay yesterday, having been born on Migust 14, 184fi. For a man who has v, 'd such a strenuous and exacting life ■V l^1( tropics, says the Malay Mail, Mr. Rogers has reached a132 words
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856 1923-08-17 11 Messrs. Fraser and Co., Ltd. weekly rep >rt dated August to, states: i hy small MueluiUiuiis wnich euvc tal.vn place :n ike price of Tin have failed to infuse any v'goar into the snare market and far the most part business has856 words
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483 1923-08-17 11 A distinguished congregation representative of, the American community, the Government, naval and military authorities, and all the foreign consulates attended a memorial service in honour of the lute President Harding held at thi Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church, last Friday afternoon. The service was483 words
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Article105 1923-08-17 11 in the District Court, on Monday, two Chinese were prosecuted by Mr. Kenny, C.D.L, for house-breaking and robbery. The men were members of a gang of four who, armed with a revolver and knives, raided a house in I.orong 29, (leylang, overpowered the* inmates, and stole clothing and105 words
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Article79 1923-08-17 11 The annual exhibition of Penang impressionists opened on the 10th instant, in the Penang Cricket Club premises. About 25 exhibitors are exhibiting over 150 exhibits. Mrs. M. Felkin, Mrs. Gcrard-Smith and the Rev. Keppel Cornier and Mrs. Keppel Gamier have some of the best paintings in the show.79 words
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878 1923-08-17 11 CHETTY S FORGERY CHARGE. Evidence by Well-known Chinese. The ca>o in which V'eernppa Chctty is .vith 1 > ni tr three promissory? ii* j1 e.s w as i o/i t ou t ii iirt the i bird M ug istiaie, ...r. (Jocri.iy, on Wednesday. l in* ..iMi! i rjesely cross-examined878 words
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Article1102 1923-08-17 12 p; ricnce and capacity. Stra t< Times, August 10. j Tin* Si .p t«r\ of Stj»t <• for the Colonie has been asked to iriv tr tho presence at thr Imp. ii:ii Economic Confe lene-c of two rcprcs* nlative.. of producing interests n Crow n Colonic*- Thep; ricnce and capacity. Stra:t< Times, August 10. j - 1,102 words
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Article1080 1923-08-17 12 Straits Times, August 11. We are all interested in money, and there never were such chances of being a millionaire. Spend a pound sterling on marks and you will be a multi-milliona re forthwith. Kven the poorest are million* a res in Germany but it doesStraits Times, August 11. - 1,080 words
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Article1099 1923-08-17 12 ,-d with common courtesy.—Straits Times, August l‘h There seems to be some inclination to discuss the gift of land for a naval base, and we may endeavour to sum up what we believe to he reasonable public opinion on the matter. One correspondent endeavours to make out,-d with common courtesy.—Straits Times, August l‘h - 1,099 words
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Article1099 1923-08-17 13 Straits Times, August 14. Tiu Brit -h note to France and Belgium i» new, r u!, well reasoned document. Uut r no* calculated to increase the cordiality of feeling between Brita n and I and what we arc* all anxious about j. what will happen if France. Straits Times, August 14. - 1,099 words
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Article1214 1923-08-17 13 Straits Times, August 15. The comments on the Curzon note n the French press are angry, illogical and futile, those in' the English press are merely futile. It does not seem unreasonable to ask France to recognise that there is neither sense nor justice in furiously demandingStraits Times, August 15. - 1,214 words
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Article1112 1923-08-17 13 future tolerable security. Straits Times, August U». Head.” says a genial friend who genus us the India Rubber Review of June, read and for ever after wear sackcloth." We have obeyed the first part of the injunction, and have learned that the Editor of the Straits Times isfuture tolerable security. Straits Times, August U». - 1,112 words
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Article134 1923-08-17 14 The Municipal health statement for the week ending August 4, gives the total < number of deaths as 204 representing a! death rate of 28.40 per mille per annum compared with 29.65 in the preceding week and with 20.97 in the corresponding week of last year. The134 words
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Article45 1923-08-17 14 In the competition for designs for the memorial to be erected at Kuching, Sarawak, to the late Rajah Sir Charles Brooke that submitted by Messrs. Sw.m ond Maelaren has been selected by the committee and approved by His Highthe ruling Rajah.45 words
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Article794 1923-08-17 14 (From a Correspondent.) I poll, August 12. A special general meeting of the Cymkhana Club is calhd for the 1 instant to ask for sanction of a loan foi the erection of the new grand stand which was alluded to by the President of the lui> both at794 words
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Article92 1923-08-17 14 Experience has shown that the management. of the fund established by the Agricultural Loans ordinance for the purpose of agricultural loans would work more easily if it were in the hands of 'be Government instead of in the hands of the loan Commissioners. A Bill about to come92 words
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183 1923-08-17 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, August 15. The Appeal Court hearing has concluded, before Sir Walter Shaw, Mr. Justice Huriu tt-Lennar I and Mr. Justice Biown. of the appeal by Mr. Edgar Warwick. proprietor of Warwick's Eastern Tour, gainst the judgment of183 words
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250 1923-08-17 14 Three charges of criminal breach of trust in respect of $1,5i(3. the money of the Borneo Company, were preferred against, a Stiaits-born Chinese clerk in the Dis-: irict Court on Wednesday before Mr.l F. I>aviii. The accused, who pleaded guilty, was represented250 words
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Article125 1923-08-17 14 I h(> hina Fx press and Telegraph is informed that the Singapore Harbour Hoard have still under consideration the scheme to allot a certain portion of ihcir property for the erection of tanks for the storage of fuel oil for merchant vessels. Liquid fuel for bunkers can125 words
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102 1923-08-17 14 (Ani'ta's Service.) Weltevreden, August U. Owing to the bursting of an oilpipg in tlie oilplant at the Kapoean district of Renmang, oil flooded a pit and exploded through the lighting of a cigarette. Seven natives were burned to death and about(Ani'ta's Service.) - 102 words
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232 1923-08-17 14 (From Our Own Correspondent I. Penang, August 15. The minutes are published of a special imeting of the Municipal Comnrssiom rs, on August 3, to consider what ai t ion should be taken in regard to the erection on the P.C.C.232 words
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306 1923-08-17 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, August 15. Victoria Institution was en fete yesterday for it wis exactly dO years ago, on August 14, that Mrs.* Treacher laid the foundation stone of the one building the school could boast of then. Through the306 words
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Advertisement186 1923-08-17 14 Property Sale. The following Singapore and Johore properties were sold by auction by Messrs. Cheung Koon Seng and Co. at their saleroom, .'50 Chulia Street, on August H afternoon :—Freehold land at Kramat Hoad, area 11,501 sq. ft., bought by Mr. Seah Eng Nam for $3,050 freehold land and business186 words
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1238 1923-08-17 15 preliminary enquiry into the against the two Bombay ;il ,t N Abdul Rahman and A. F. i u |m are alleged to hive cheated ‘ai'ivial and Landing firms u> the Jod.Olid. \va Ocgull Oil Au»!\!sl ui>‘ iitt it Magtst ate, ?*l<. tn1,238 words
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369 1923-08-17 15 Strong comments were made in the lipreme Court, on August 9. by Mr. Justice Barrett-I.t ii mild on the dinee put forward in an action in which Layna Mohamed Ghouse Marican claimed $.*,000 rent due under a lease, or alternatively damages for breach369 words
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Article111 1923-08-17 15 A Chinese seaman was charged on Friday before the Third Magistrate with having in his possession 50 rounds of revolver ammunition for which he had no licence. The accused pleaded that he did not intend tr. stay in Singapore. He was going straight through to China. Mr. Oakshott,111 words
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877 1923-08-17 15 The Hon. Mr. E. C. H. Woltr, Director of Education, S. S. and F. M. S. in the course of his annual report, for 1922, en Malay schools, refers to the education of Malays m the following terms In877 words
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554 1923-08-17 15 An enquiry was held on Tuesday by the City Coronet Mr. C. 11. Nicol, into the death of Mr. Ernest Hugh Sharp, a European 1 unman, employed by Messrs. Topham, Jones and Kailton, who was knocked down by a motor-ear in Seran. goon554 words
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141 1923-08-17 15 (From Ot Own f'orrcspondont) Kuala Lumpur, August 11. An extraordinary meeting of the Federal Council wa« held this morning. H.E. the High Commissioner (Sir Laurence Guillemard, K.C.8., K.C.M.G.) presided. The Legal Adviser introduced the Land Enactment Amendment Bill and the Registration of141 words
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Article111 1923-08-17 15 I lie wedding was solemnised on Natur day, at St. George’s, lYnung, the Rev. keppel Gamier officiating, of Mr. Richard Percy Mildren, of the Chartered Bank, Penang, and Miss Jessie Adrienne Rtal Ijavidson, of the Educational Hepartment. The bride wn* given away by her brother. Mr. W.111 words
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801 1923-08-17 16 Kmhneliesl in thi* annual report on Edu-<-ation in tin 1 Straits Settlements, for tlie year 11*22, is the following general cominetit by tin* Chief In peetor of English Senools, S.S. and K.M.S., .Ml. .1. Watson The situation with regard to accomniodution was801 words
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Article71 1923-08-17 16 y s'fr«k»«i firn** I* n ,'t rciep'insihl® f* •nr opinion* of it* err** eponeb'nt* f 'orr<* *poii'b*M»« ioiou I*l i.<>r in mind Hint, b*leers lllU*t b'* hhoit and to the* point. Long rumbling **ie|'lstl< H nr* I e*t b te> o* c** ruthl**«Hlv cut d .vi" r»* epewiel#'*nts ncl*.*.*71 words
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Article114 1923-08-17 16 To tin* Fditeir of tin* Straits Times. Sir. I shouh; like* to endorse Observer's very worthy letter in yesle*rd.t> Straits Times. I he* two million do lai> it is preiposcd to spend on the* new Mun.i pal oflices wouhJ, ineleeei he* far be*ttei pent in providing Singapore*114 words
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Article116 1923-08-17 16 To the* Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—With reference to Advance Aust.alia’s letter in yeiur i>siie* of August 1 I re*gret my mistake* in presuming he war not an Australian hut I die! not conceive that an Australian knowing Australia and Australian history could have writUm the* lette116 words
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Article2256 1923-08-17 16 To the* Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—The correspondence between! Messrs. Kemp nml tin* President of th.* Straits Settlements Associat on published; in your issue* of to-day is .nst ructing. The* third para of Mr. Kemp's letter ought to be* frnmeel in the Association's Committee room.2,256 words
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Article148 1923-08-17 16 To the Editor of the Straits Tim* Sir, Your scholastic correspo, d whose letter on the above quoted no’ •appeared in you** issue of the Nth n l( doubt given many the benefit of i i. 11 at ,ons. M very important point, how--1 not ho ,ost s ‘tfht148 words
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Article304 1923-08-17 17 th Editor of the Straits Times. j < if your correspondent A m!, had taken a record of the pro*v‘‘j', in the District Courts he would .i'.ji.t form a different opinion. I this, because I have known |)i:in y ;i creditor (Chetty and Bengali) w l‘ 'ur'an*304 words
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Article206 1923-08-17 17 F» t!:«• Kd'tor of thi* Straits Times. i in*, il in your issue of Saturday t graph to the effect that the I.«*ir:>iativi Council would shortly be called 1 i«- >s an ordinance empov.or- .apoie Harbour Hoard to eon t ons to public or charit- "h.i a'206 words
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Article594 1923-08-17 17 To the Editor of the Strait* Time*. Kir.—ln your issue of July IS you published a letter written by a certain flow. Our mines are a long way from Singapore and so I have not had Hn upportunity to reply to it, and I [juestion whether it594 words
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Article253 1923-08-17 17 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I see in one of vour recent issue remarks regarding road dangers. While this matter s on the carpet, perhaps a few additional remarks would not be out of place. Take the road at night for instance almost every other253 words
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Article132 1923-08-17 17 There was some excitement in Amber Mansions on Sunday when a Chinese was discovered on the promise* and caught by the Chinese hoys. It is believed that the man tried to break into the house of the Rev. I. 11. Lewin, in Fort Canning Rod, and132 words
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1163 1923-08-17 17 Singapore won their Malaya Cup fixture against Johore on the padang on Saturday ui.ernoon by four goals to one. I m u* was a crowd of several thousand .•qieciatois, who followed the phases of an exciting contest with the utmost interest, i1,163 words
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Article791 1923-08-17 17 The following is our Malacca correspondent’s account of the Malacca v. Negri Sembilan match The Malaya Cup fixture Malacca v. Negri Sembilan resulted in a goalless draw. Even in spite of the sodden ground and greasy ball the gunu* was easily the finest, keenest ami791 words
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Article101 1923-08-17 18 < Front Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, August 12. In the final of the northern section of the Ma|aya soccer cup comp<4ition, I'crak beat Selangor by two goal- to one, after a most exciting game here, thousands witnessing it, including the Sultan. FelargGr ware ,thc favourites. I’ho result101 words
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Article92 1923-08-17 18 From the table given below, showing the position l of the four team* in the tompetition, it will bi* seen tint th match to be pluyiai at Singapore next Sat unlay between Singapore and Malacca will be the deciding fixture. Negri Stmbilan, having drawn with Malacca,92 words
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Article43 1923-08-17 18 Our Malacca correspondent writes Th«* following eleven have been chosen to represent Malacca in their Malaya (’up fixture against Singapore on Satur- lay next Westerhout Fisher and Fenwick Paul, Ali and Bent? Kim Dollnh, Hewitt., Carvalho, Horan and Ogg.43 words
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Article1626 1923-08-17 18 '1 lie Singapore Malaya Cup team wer»given a trial on Wednesday aflenax i, on tin padang against an lI.K. tun! R.G. team, and won l»y three goals t" none. 1*1; y was uneventful, and lh«* supe* m» t ..y oi the Singapore sidi who wen* wohoiit1,626 words
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417 1923-08-17 18 The S. R. C. defeated the O. T. F. i< i lie thirt time of asking in the Smgap uv j iup fixture on the padang on Tuesday.; I tine was no scoring in the two previous meetings between the teams, and a417 words
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163 1923-08-17 18 Only one semi-final was played in t n S ogapore lawn tennis doubles enampon. ship last Friday. On the S.R.C. m j«. Koizumi and Asa no beat Chin Keng Tw and Chua Choon Lcong <>—2, tt 0. i', t( the other ride163 words
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Article262 1923-08-17 18 The final of the Singapore lawn tenn.s doubles was played at the S.C.C. on Monday. the Japanese pair Asano and Koizumi meeting Ctermark and Sayam K tch. The Japanese won fi—2, C—4. Both couples started shakily but play improved after a couple of games, though a*262 words
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Article87 1923-08-17 18 In the competition for the W-injf Malacca Tennis Cup, presented by Mr. C. F. Beamish—open to all comers under 21 years of age—the winner was for h coming in H. M. de Souza, jr.. who defeated L. D. Ashness. The winner, who is only Id years of87 words
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Article265 1923-08-17 18 It was a last minute compromise that saved the general public the mortification of witnessing the abandonment <*f ,n Malayan Tennis Championship ’loii. ment, says the Straits Echo. A.’* l receiving a deputation and listening various representations on the quest m’ of access to the P. C.265 words
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Article46 1923-08-17 19 |5oi m*an reader writes I'lu 1 annual competition for the Darcy iwn Tennis Cup between Brunei and labuan resulted in a win for E. E. F. Pretty (Brunei) who defeated J. S. Moiitiraniery (Labuan) in the final at Brunei 0—3. 4 6 6 446 words
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Article262 1923-08-17 19 [Reuter’s Service.] London, August 10. Chicago In the opening match of the p av s Cup American zone final Shimidzu, Japan, defeated Hawkes, Australia, G—4, ‘2 —G. G—1, G—4. Anderson, Australia beat Fukuda. japan. 0—1. 3—G, G —2, 6—1. Shin id u was victorious owing to his[Reuter’s Service.] - 262 words
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Article368 1923-08-17 19 i, '.t* a large concourse <*f sp.rreturn match between the s ”•< and t!ie Middlesex Regiment was playi*tl on tin* padang on Friday, and c.l a very exciting jraim*. For tin* greater part of the first half the Middle- Wv'iv* all ovt r their opponents owing fl u f«vt368 words
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Article380 1923-08-17 19 S.C.C. and Service Draw. The cricket tournament fixture between the S. C. C. and the Services on Saturday was drawn. Scoring was low on both sides, the wicket being soft, and the highest score of the match was made by Wodehouse with 39. In tin Services innings only Sergt.380 words
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545 1923-08-17 19 Kim SKkViCK.I London, August. 10. Leicester Yorkshire beat Leicestershire by an innings and 74 runs. Rhodes took four for 46 and four for 60. Sutcliffe made 90. Bristol Gloucestershire beat Worcestershire by five wickets. Dipper. Gloucestershire, made 171 in the first innings, while Parker took{ Kim »*.«'• SKkViCK.I - 545 words
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658 1923-08-17 19 The second race for the Elizabeth Cup was sailed on Sunday morning under ideal conditions as regards weather, and twelve boats started at 10 o’clock over the sjal Club eour.se, and under percentage handicaps. The Polly was first round the «.uter mark and in658 words
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Article81 1923-08-17 19 [Reuter’s Service London, August I*2. At C' We* the third race for tho I'ritish-Aim r'can rn was won by Li tain, who lead by 72 points to 26. London, August 1 5 At ('owes Bri’ain won the fourth Bri-tish-Am* r.can cup race and now lead by Mi points[Reuter’s Service ! - 81 words
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Article110 1923-08-17 19 There was a *buge attendance at the Swimming Club on Sunday, .and a very enjoyable morning was spent. For the 50 yards handicap there was the unusually large entry of sixteen, and the result was an excellent race. Webster, who went at go,” just beat Buckeridge, c'110 words
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Article119 1923-08-17 19 fßeuter’s Service.) London. August 11. The Americans Charles Stoth and Sam Richard* and the Argentinian Maeiel left Dover together this afternoon in an attempt to swim the channel. Macief and Richards abandoned the attempt. The Argentine Tiraboschi started from Cape Grisnez in the* evening. Later Tin- THraboschi,fßeuter’s Service.) - 119 words
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Article211 1923-08-17 19 A prize kindly presents! by th«* Hon. Mr. Kveritt for a one Hub competition on August 0, was won by Mr. Jones with a nett score of IH. The men’s monthly medal was won by Maior H. C. Harrison, 1 down. The ladies monthly medal was won211 words
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105 1923-08-17 20 The programme of the Singapore Sporting < luh autumn race meeting ha been issued. The dates arc Oriolcr l*>. 18 and 20, and apparently the ‘dub anticipates a large entry and a suco«-«-ful meet:!)}', for nine events are ananged for each day. Entries close <»n October105 words
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Article119 1923-08-17 20 (From Our Own Correspondent.) lpoh. August 1.1. The newly formed I'erak Sports A-so-riution to control .ill 'tat« ports held its half yearly imi'tm; on Saturday and reported excellent results, including tht* establishment of state championships in tennis singles and a h* :ne of certificates for football referees. It119 words
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Article16 1923-08-17 20 From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, August 15. The (Jadtlies won the Sw»*e Lee challenge cup.16 words
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Article345 1923-08-17 20 The hold boxing has taken on the Singapore public was strikingly shown at the New World on Saturday night, when a crowd of about .“,000 gathered to see Mr. Howeii’s show and enjoyed a mogramme which was the be s' far put on. The fact of345 words
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Article389 1923-08-17 20 Boxing was started at the Surma Theatre, North Bridge Road, on Monday. An excellent ring had been constructed and the lighting was splendid, certainly the host seen at Singapore promotions. The Surina is a large and comfortable building and should prove a popular centre for boxing.389 words
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Article30 1923-08-17 20 (Aneta’s Service.) Weltev reden, \ug. 15. Battling Key is meeting Yo!l on Sunday at Malang. Key is in excellent condition, and Yoll also .s in full training.(Aneta’s Service.) - 30 words
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Article60 1923-08-17 20 (From Our Own Correspondent.) lpoh. August 13. The Perak Boxing Association staged a programme on Saturday. The Sultan was present and gave away the cups. The chief contests were Clay, mosquito-weight champion of I’erak, beat Thing Jin, Klaog, in th»* second round. Thai Lai, flyweight champion F.60 words
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Article252 1923-08-17 20 Kor two hours on Saturday afternoon some five hundred Singapore people were given the opportunity of inspecting toat fine new Blue Funnel liner, the Sarpcdmi, as she lay at the West Wharf. Capt. Riepenhausen and her officers were At Home to the visitors, who wire reft252 words
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Article148 1923-08-17 20 Among the bills to be introduced into the Legislative Council is one to amend the Widows’ and Orphans’ Pensions Ordinance. As the law stands at present a compulsory deduction of 4 per cent, is made from the salaries and pensions of Clovemment servants for the benefit148 words
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195 1923-08-17 20 Lady’s Plucky Action. Holds U p Armed Thief With Revolver. A Kuropcun lady, named Mrs. A. Lawson, living <>n Fort Canning Hill, had an »*n oi; L ;ter v .v l a ihiet t-;. W pesd.iy. At about 10.20 in the morning, a Chinese came into the compound and ftole195 words
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Article158 1923-08-17 20 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, August 14. I)r. K. T. Maclntyre and Mrs. MacIntyre celebrated their silver wedding yesterday at an home at the Town Hall, where a large gathering of friends of all communities was present. Dr. MacIntyre is an old and respected resident of Kuala158 words
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Article129 1923-08-17 20 The following communique has been sent to us by the acting Colonial Secretary :—At the next meeting of the Legislative Council, His Excellency the Governor will make a statement on the subject of the Naval Base and Aerodrome. At the earliest opportunity the Council will be asked129 words
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Article21 1923-08-17 20 SIOW. On August 15, 11>23. at the Matt ■rnitv Hospital. Singapore, the wife of Siow Hay Yam, a son. Stillborn.21 words
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Article186 1923-08-17 20 EXCHANGE S.ngaporc, August hi. On London, Ba'.ik 4 m/s 2. l > Dcmumi 2 l 1 1" ITivnte 3 m. credits •> (in New 1 ork Demand 1‘rivate 90 d/s -,’-‘3* On Frame, Bank On India, B-nk T.T. ITp.' On Hongkong, Bank d/d 2*4 p.c On Shanghai,186 words
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Article449 1923-08-17 20 MINING. Singapore, August 10. lUM Val. Pd. Bayers. Seller*. 1 1 Batang Padang 0.42*4 0.474 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.32** 1.374 1 1 Jelantoh 0.10 0.20 1 1 Johan Tin 0.35 0.40 t‘l 1*1 Kam. Kamunting 46/6 47/6 10 10 Kinta Assn. Ord. 7.50 8.00 5 5449 words
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Advertisement86 1923-08-17 20 NOTICE All communication? for both the Strait* Times and the Straits Budget should be addressed to the Head Oftice, .Cecil and Stanley Streets, Singapore, Straits SettieTients. T'n<‘ post free price of the Straits Times to the United Kingdom and foreign countries is $54 a year. The post free price of86 words
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Obituary131 1923-08-17 20 DEATHS D’SOUZA. On August 11, 1023, at p. m at W, Orange Kosul, Johnny D'Souza aged T:>. Hlessed art- the clean of heart for they shall see God. l’cnang, K.M.S. and Siam papers please copy. (i I'NATIIiAKA. On August 12, 1023, at the (n neral Hospital, Florence Gertrude, wifi "f131 words
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Article86 1923-08-17 1 General— Forged Coupons London Rubber Stocks I Rubber I N ports sui let v of Planters Patani Plantations lUid-CJraftmg 7, Xmeiican Rubber Import.'* i Rubber Auctions 2 p Roadways *j Industry harts i»; (l j.auv Contract Rubber Kstate Fire .l u |y Rubber Returns Correspondence The Planter’s Pay Pahang86 words
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Article214 1923-08-17 1 \\Y paid >he. in the last issue the otli- ial tiguu* a' to rubber exports in July. ar ,l t may be of intt rest to give tne hiu'lvse! figures for each of the past nieiiihs ,.f lUil, and 1922. It will be i.h.-erved that there was a214 words
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Article81 1923-08-17 1 In the Serein ban police court, on August 8, before Incite Abdul Malek "a gist rate, (iati Teek Hock, a rubber, 'oler, of Salak, and Mr. C. K. J. Bar- l| r, of K. A. Harbour, Ltd., of Sereni!"ii, weio convicted of wilfully using as 9'imitic 16 forced81 words
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Article32 1923-08-17 1 Messrs. Lewis Peatwrittingon Tuesday a —A cable from our London office '.’’■day gives London stocks down 2519 tons ’l"' week ending August 10, total I aii'l 19,1 i tons.32 words
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1592 1923-08-17 1 A well attended and successful meeting i was helu, under the auspices of the I.S.P., i at the Tanjong Malini Club, on July 2'.*, when it was unanimously decided to i form a District Brunch Association. Brest lit Mr. M. J.1,592 words
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472 1923-08-17 1 T!k* Kt tutoiy meeting of the Patani I'aia I’lantutions, Ltd., was held on July jO at the ie:;if tered office of the comany, Hi, Philpot Lane, K.C., Mr. W. D. 1 an* pi.i ll (ehannan of the company) pre- uiiUT. r l lie Chairman472 words
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2577 1923-08-17 2 (From Our Own Correspondent). I’.andm ng, July 2K At the meeting of th Rubber I Mantel. Association held in th..- town on June —0, Drs. Bernard and Hteinmurin poke on the subject of hud giafting. In view of the fart that at2,577 words
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Article69 1923-08-17 2 Messrs. Lewis and Peat write e have just received from the (Jeneral Minlier < umpany the total arrivals of l,b M,r *»’<>»« all sources in New Yoik lurinu: the month of duly. This figure »\vs a very striking falling olf. Below ur« with we give you the69 words
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795 1923-08-17 2 The fourteenth annual general meet,,,, of the Sialang Rubber Estates, Ltd u. K held on July 18, at 2, 3 and. 1, Idol-ian? Mr. t'. Heath Clarke, J.p. (t u chairman), presiding. The Chairman, in the course .f |,j speech, said The795 words
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949 1923-08-17 3 •i )n ('>]5th auction of the* Singapore in ibc* r <»f Commerce Rubber AssociaNV as held on August 9, when there .atalogued 1,618,522 lbs. or tons Offered 1,079,464 lbs. or tons gold 838,998 lbs. or tons 574.55. PRICES REALISED. Spot. London 3%dNtAV York949 words
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474 1923-08-17 3 I he report of Rubber Roadways, L:m.ted, tor the year ended December 31, to be presented at the annual meeting to be held on July 24, states that the period covered has been one of increasing activity end marked progress. The section474 words
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Article67 1923-08-17 3 (Ttn*' Mtmiu T)ni«* i? nut responsible lu fie opinions of its correspondents. C’orre ipondentA should bc«r in mind that letter* must be short and to tho point. Loiq ambling espistles are liable to be rejected m uthlessly cut down. Correspondents must *ncJo«e (heir names, not necessarily foi üblicHtion but67 words
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Article75 1923-08-17 3 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Your correspondent Richard, Joho re, draws attention to a recent advertisement for an assistant at a salary which ht* cla ms is not even a living wage. I am a planter having four years’ experience and am married but,75 words
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258 1923-08-17 3 To the Editor of the Straits Tim s. Sir.- If th re is any part in Malaya more than any othc r where strong, earnest and vigorous measures are required loi the improvement of estate health an! sanitation i' is Pahang. The c nclition of258 words
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Article128 1923-08-17 3 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, -I applied for a p mid to epori ull.er f.om the Contr >llci Rubber K port, Kuala Lumpur, on August 1, I.»*’:{ end I sunt a reminder n the 9th instant, but up to date I have not received any128 words
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Article110 1923-08-17 3 To the Ed.tor of the Straits Times. Sir,- The following export figures may be of interest 1922 1925 Jan.-June Jan.-June Java 15,96.) 17,*> 17 Sumatra, E. C. 18.379 21,381 Djambi 3,666 7,907 Bandjerma-sin 1,856 6,248 Sambas 692 1,237 Rhio 870 2,273 Sibolga 870 1,512110 words
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Article345 1923-08-17 3 To the Ed.tor of the Straits Time*. Sir, (hiring an argument on ilu merit.-, of Restriction it wn In-Id tha Ibis wn ■> largely responsible for tin lump in piece goods particularly a fat as lie small holder as a buyer was concerned. How can this345 words
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Article359 1923-08-17 3 Duncan Scale Absurdities.” To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, No. 1. 100 acres of rubber planted to October, 1020, and yielded H>,KHD lbs. dry rubber. The Standard Production allowed for this area in 1022-23 is a 3 fed lows ro I‘ 7 months lil.Khl! lbs. Allowance Rule 1359 words
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Article139 1923-08-17 3 We arc* indebted to Mcvrs, llen<i*rso:i Hims. Limited, for a Look of very beau* tiful charts illustrating praetically every phase of the ruhher industry production, consumption, etc. Some of the charts irive an ama/.me insight into the scope that remains for new uses. For example the per139 words
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573 1923-08-17 4 The following is taken fiom the Malay Mail ot Aujrusi We have good reason to believe that tin* t inted States Rubber Company, the important Ameriean organisation with its headqu.rti i s in New oi k, and thiee sub-unary eon panics operating573 words
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Article254 1923-08-17 4 luf'irc lhr Mr. .lustier Met’abe Kray, in tlir Supreme Court, Seremban, on August X, thr civil suit II. .1. Narvis, planter, of Kantau, v. J. W. (lillman, administrator of (1. T. Lachlan, deceased, came up for settlement.. Mr. F. Wright was for the plaiutilT ami Mr. linstock254 words
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Article338 1923-08-17 4 A lor (iajah.- 10,H00 lbs. Australasia. 0.0(H) lbs. Ayer Pana>. 40,000 lbs. A in pat. 28,040 lbs. Anplo-.loliorc onsolidatcd. —1 1 lbs. 15ajoe Kidoel. 71*.877 lbs. Ilruas Perak. 12,10'.) lbs. Bedford Plantations.—(5,450 lbs. Remain Perak. -81,48(5 lbs. Rekit Palonp. I 1,07'.) lbs. Uukit Kubu.— 11,800 lbs. 1338 words
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Article187 1923-08-17 4 The directors of Tambalak Rubber Estates, Ltd., in their report and statement of accounts for the year ended, June 20, 1022. state that the profit for the year is $24,008.56, to which must be added the amount brought forward from last year $11,401.88, making a total of187 words
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RUBBER SHARE PRICES.
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378 1923-08-17 4 Stock Stock Par Exchaa** Par Exchanw Value. Company. Pricaa. Valna. Company. Pricai! £1 A agio-Malay 22/ 2/ London-Asiatic 4/ £1 Ayer Kuning 2/ Lubok 2/7Va £1 Bakap Plantna. 13-10 i'l Lumut »3/9* £1 Banteng (Selangor) 25/ i'l Malacca Plantations 1/ i:{/ lG £1 Batu378 words
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700 1923-08-17 4 Capital Issue Closing Prices. Paid Up Value Dividends Krnser Lyall A Company Co. Evatt. 312,500 1 A lien by New ($1) 1.30 1.40 1.30 1.41 100,000 1 nil year 30-9-22 ..Aim- Gajah ($1) 1.40 U 0 1.40 1.50 727,21 1 2 ..Am. Malay ($2)700 words
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Advertisement132 1923-08-17 6 SERVICE 5 A L E 5 AND WEARNE BROS. Ltd ENGINEERS BOAT BUILDERS 20 H.P. f y Ford Marine Engines Complete with Pwnlif, Shaft and Coupling, Water and Oil Ponpa and Serene gear. $1,000 ftupltii «tt rrnpdlwr. Shaft and Couplings, Salt water outfit. Oil pump, Magneto, Controls and Reverse geat132 words
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