The Straits Budget, 5 September 1924
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section32 1924-09-05 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES (.ESTABLISHED OVER THREE-QUARTERS OF A CENTURY] O. ol i*> Singapore, Friday, September 5, 1924 Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.32 words
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Article339 1924-09-05 1 LEADERS— Uiitish Malaya Association 12 Public Music J2 The Sporting Spirit 12-12 The Colony in 1 i*2:> 1*1 Plying Hound the World Ill Singapore Football ,.l«i-ll general— Local and Personal 1-2 Raffles College 2 Raffles Library 2 Reuter Telegram* 3-6 Perak Notes 6 Tragic Death of a Soldier (5339 words
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Article3768 1924-09-05 1 We regret to hear that Mrs. Tyler, wife of Mr. J. E. Tyler, is in hospital seriously ill. Mr. Justice Farrer-Manby is expected to arrive in Kuala Lumpur, on September 10. The list of holidays in the Colony for next year is published in the Government Gazette.3,768 words
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193 1924-09-05 2 A meeting of the executive of Rallies College, held on July IV I considered the results ot the turn lor the designs of R imi,.* an,! decided that the winning the competition should be n l!l subject to certain minor altemti pttl Ihe193 words
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172 1924-09-05 2 We understand that some trouble ha. stalled between two lots of Teoche* Chinese in the Central police division uf Singapore. In the fiist of the cases „f stabbing that have occurred oik* victim vas killed in Newmarket Street. There have been several cases of stabbing172 words
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Article377 1924-09-05 2 The number of books bsunl by Baltics Libruiy in 11)23 wa< tiV.l4l a* against 57,51)7 in 1i)22, an increase *»f 9.544. These figures, states the annual report on Baffles Museum am! Library tor the year 1923, show that the us made of the Library has increased very rapidly377 words
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FRIDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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227 1924-09-05 3 [REUTER TELECRAM.] London, August 28. According to present arrangements, the PaVt of London will be signed at the Foreign Office at noon on Saturday. Sir Eyre Crowe will sign on behaf of Britain, while the Allies and Germany will be represented by[REUTER TELECRAM.] - 227 words
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Article183 1924-09-05 3 London, August 28. New York Terrible experiences in a tropical hurricane are reported by liners arriving here. Fifty-two people were injured on board the White Star liner Arabic, of whom seven are in hospital. The captain states that a huge wave struck the starboard shaft on the bridge183 words
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Article50 1924-09-05 3 London, August 28. Moscow The well-known anti-Bolshe-vik Boris Savinkoir, who was arrested on Russian territory on the 20th inst., is now being tried by the supreme military court. It is alleged that he was the leading spirit in most of the counter-revolu-tionary plots of recent years operating outside Russia.50 words
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Article69 1924-09-05 3 London, August 28. It is reported from Halifax that the w'iT' 1 junk in which Judge VV ells and others were voyaging from 1 eigen to New York was wrecked in a hurricane off Canso. All were rescued ""•ng to the heroism of a Norwegian69 words
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Article57 1924-09-05 3 Paris, August 28. Poumerguc received and greeted apt. Pelletier d’Oisy on his arrival, toTu r Besin. l ie I< rench aviator, Laporte, broke the ut °'k 8 record for altitude in a hydroplane Mth a load of 500 kilogrammes, reaching 'i metres. Laporte will "»>tly depart for57 words
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Article32 1924-09-05 3 London, August 29. In a motorless glider flight r»aint Remy Lieutenant Thoret remain- i "A tue air for 9 hours 4 minutes, iicn is claimed to be a record.32 words
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SATURDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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441 1924-09-05 3 (REUTER TELEGRAM. 1 London, Augu?t ‘JO. Berlin The Reichstag adopted the Pact of London by 1514 to 127. Tense excitement marked the proceedings. The galleries were packed and there was a full muster of Deputies. Various Nationalist amendments to(REUTER TELEGRAM. 1 - 441 words
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Article61 1924-09-05 3 London, August 29. Covent Garden employers declined the invitation to meet Sir David Shackleton, of the Ministry of Labour, on the ground that the strike in their opinion was finished, growers and retailers supplying their own porters, and w T hen the strikers return to work they61 words
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Article51 1924-09-05 3 London, August 29. Paris The Director of Mines confirms the report that an agreement has been concluded between French and German potash producers. It is understood that the agreement provides that 37 Ms per cent, of American business will go to the French and 62 Vs to the51 words
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Article35 1924-09-05 3 London, August 29. Rangoon The Burma Legislative Council adopted a Nationalist resolution n favour of the further giant of cons itutional reforms and provincial control of all subjects except foreign relations and defence.35 words
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273 1924-09-05 3 London, Align 29. New York After an uneventfu' crossing, in the course of which he wholeheartedly participated in daive:, ugs of war, potato races and other merrymaking, and boxing and swimming as exercise, the Prince of Wales arrived on273 words
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Article132 1924-09-05 3 London, August 29. Washington It is believed that hostilities are imminent in the Shanghai and Nanking regions. The American ConsulGeneral in Shanghai describes the conditions there as becoming graver every hour. The military have taken charge of he railway station and clo c rd the gates ‘f132 words
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Article87 1924-09-05 3 London, August 29. Multan A collision between passenger trains on the Multan-Lahore line resulted in 67 being killed and 102 injured. Twenty more are believed to have ben kiMed and buried in the debris. Later The collision occurred early this morning. A special train proceeded to the scene87 words
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Article41 1924-09-05 3 London, August 29. Mexico City It is reported from Guadalajara that an American woman was killed and her body mutilated by a band of robbers which attacked a party of tourists near San Martos, in the state of Jalisco.41 words
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Article76 1924-09-05 3 London, August 50. Washington It is announced that Pro* sident Coolidge will assert all the United Status’ rights under the Arms Conference Treaty with regard to the elevation Paris, August 20. Creneial Andlauer has been appointed commander in chief of the troops in Indo-China. France’s production of dyestuffs ii76 words
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MONDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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744 1924-09-05 3 London, August .‘JO. The Pact of London was signed at one o’clock to-day. There arc live documents, viz., the protocol and four annexes. The delegates signed in alphabetical order, the Biitish Empire delegates following S r Lyre Crowe, who signed[REUTER TKI.KCKAM.J - 744 words
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Article154 1924-09-05 4 London, August ‘>0. Nairobi A Yugo-Slav, reputed to bo a dangerous Bolshevist propagandist among the negroes, boarded a liner at Aden, booking for Tanganyika. The police were waiting to seize him, but he escaped when the liner called at Mombasa, landing at night in a small boat, and154 words
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Article120 1924-09-05 4 London, August 29. Moscow Savinkoff, charged with being a leader of the counter-revolstionary movement, was sentenced to death, but recommended to mercy consequent on a remarkable statement in which he said he considered all his counter-revolu-tionary activities were mistaken and he recognised the justice of the revolution120 words
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Article102 1924-09-05 4 London, August 31. Washington Immense cheering crowds greeted the Prince of Wales on the occasion of his visit this afternoon. He drove in triumph to White House, where he was welcomed by the President and Mrs. Coolidge. The introductions were carried out by Mr. Hughes, who then102 words
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Article52 1924-09-05 4 London, August 31. Seven people were incinerated and live seriously burnt through fire in a motorbus at Nuneaton. The bus, which was crowded with shoppers, burst into flames descending a hill. Later Ihe fire was due to someone striking a match while the driver was lilling the52 words
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Article38 1924-09-05 4 London, August 31. Herrin, Illinois Six people were killed and several injured in a street fight connected with the trial of two brothers charged with murdering a constable who was a Ku Klux Klansman.38 words
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Article34 1924-09-05 4 London, August 31. Madrid An official communique from Morocco reports severe fighting to-day on the Ellau line. Details are lacking, but it is reported that the Spanish column* fell buck normally.34 words
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162 1924-09-05 4 London, August 31. I’a rig: An official communique says that while the German proclamation denying war guilt lias not yet been received, the French Government protests energetically against the thesis of conflicting facts and also the formal terms of the Treaty of Versailles.162 words
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Article102 1924-09-05 4 London, August 31. Halifax The United States cruiser Ki'-nmond reports that two American world fliers who left Ivigtut at 0.29 for Labrador, were sighted at 11.31 about hail' way across. Conditions were favourable. Later It is leported from Halifax that the world fliers arrived at Icetickle Harbour,102 words
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Article74 1924-09-05 4 London, September 1. Ghent At the opening of the eleventh International Cooperative Congress, attended by 500 representatives from all European countries, Heer Goedhart, Holland, the chairman, appealed to ail peoples of the world for an extension of cooperative institutions. It was announced that a meeting was being held74 words
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Article70 1924-09-05 4 London, September 1. Washington Three destroyers have been ordered to Shanghai and a gunboat has proceeded to Amoy as a precautionary measure. London, September 1. Paris The authorities have instructed the Rear-Admi’.al commanding the French naval forces in the Far East to take •>:i steps necessary to70 words
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Article58 1924-09-05 4 London, August 30. Lahore Up to the present it has been ascertained that 95 were killed in the Montgomery railway disaster. No first class passengers were killed or injured. A European child thrown off the line by the mother was picked up unhurt. The accident was due58 words
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Article43 1924-09-05 4 London, August 30. Amsterdam The East Indies loan was over-subscribed several times, hence the subscriptions will be considerably reduced London, August 30. Amsterdam The Dutch East Indies 75 million guilders 0 per cent, loan was issued yesterday most successfully.43 words
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Article61 1924-09-05 4 London, Augusit 31. Constantinople Fifteen people were kil’ed through an explosion in a powdci magazine at Makrikeuy, near San Stefano. I he cause has not yet been determined. Paris, August 30. The French aviator Thoret broke the "’"his record for flying in a plane with oul a motor by61 words
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TUESDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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327 1924-09-05 4 [REUTFK TELEGRAM.] London, September 1. Tbo Trade Union congress opened at the ty Hall, Hud, 700 delegates, represent <i‘* 1 500,000 members, attending. M-. A. A. Purcell, M.P., presiding said that Labour’s task was to captin e every legislative and[REUTFK TELEGRAM.] - 327 words
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Article258 1924-09-05 4 London, September 1. Geneva The fifth assembly of the League of Nations has opened. The public galleries were packed and M. Hymans, uciing president, received an ovation. In 'hio speech be described the prepress of the League ar.d affirmed that the League was indispensable to the life258 words
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Article43 1924-09-05 4 London, September 1. Purlin The Minister of Finance, Herr Luther, stated that Germany to-day paid K Beichsbank to the account of the Agent General for Reparations 20,000,000 gold marks, being the first instalment for i vice of the impending German international loan.43 words
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197 1924-09-05 4 London, September i Berlin A difficult domestic will confront the Reichstag on it assembly on October 15 f or immediately decide whether tho r.v 11 will lose its present slight Demw .T: tincture and become di&tinctiv c actionary as197 words
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Article309 1924-09-05 4 London, September 1. New’ York The Prince of Wales yesterday morning spent two hours exercising his polo ponies on the pol© grounds near Westbury. One of his mounts w’as the pony Kitty, which Major Metcalfe will use in the Cup matches. After this, the Prince took309 words
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Article71 1924-09-05 4 London, September l Brussels The Government have ar; ranged a Ota per cent, loan of $30,000, in the United States, redeemable in Jj years. It is stated that it will be utl in withdrawing treasury bonds i^- unl the United States in 1020. London, September71 words
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Article67 1924-09-05 4 London, September I New York The flight of the aviators Smith and Nelson from Jvigtut Icctickle was performed in l’ 1 1 <q weather, a north-west wind of 20 to miles an hour speeding up the niacn which sometimes travelled at l‘- J 11 a an hour. A67 words
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Article47 1924-09-05 4 London, Septembei b Paris The various stages fix j jc the re-establishment of German eco sovereignty in the Ruhr will be cau t ed from to-day, as the result of a 1 ing of the Reparations Commission cially registering the promulgation <■ German Dawes laws.47 words
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WEDNESDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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572 1924-09-05 5 [REUTER TELEGRAM. J Ijrnrion, September 2. Mutt rid The seriousness of the position in Morocco is emphasised in an otli.;ia! communique describing heavy fighting consequent on the persistent violent attacks t>n the Spanisn communications in the western[REUTER TELEGRAM. J - 572 words
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Article67 1924-09-05 5 London, September 2. Moscow An official statement by the commissars announces a recent "•< tempt to overthrow the Soviet regime (icorgia, alleged to have been orgaby the Social Democrats in conrincuon with nationalist organisations -v i Prince AndronikolF. The i f^ cu l?' the town of67 words
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182 1924-09-05 5 London, September 2. Mexico City In his final address to Congress as President of Mexico, before landing over the Government to General Calles, General Obrcgon vigorously at acked the policy of Britain in connection with the suspension of diplomatic relation' B182 words
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Article117 1924-09-05 5 London, September 1. Washington All the presidential candidates to-day made appeals for the Labour vote. President Coolidge, receiving a delegation of labour leaders at White Hojse told them that American wage earners v/ere living better than at any time ii the country’s hi-tory and’ enjovet’ greater buying power117 words
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Article123 1924-09-05 5 London, September 2. The Westminster Gazette thinks it time some friendly power conveyed a hint to Peking that almost half China’s provinces desire autonomy. A vast unwieldy republic cannot for ever suppress the reasonable aspirations of tilt people and a federation would be a logical development. Certainly’123 words
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Article100 1924-09-05 5 Lo ndon, September 2. Ottawa The Canadian Government have advised the Colonial Office respecting the reported mission of the armed Soviet vessel. Red October, to Wrange] island with a eompan.v of infantry <o take the island and seize the men left there 'ast year by Harold Noiee100 words
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Article69 1924-09-05 5 London, September 2. The Trade Union Congress at Hull carried by an overwhelming majority ar amendment to the standing orders giving the general council extended powers t( intervene in strikes and lock-outs o) threatened disputes. The mover said that federated capital was showing its hand more strong’}69 words
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Article32 1924-09-05 5 London, September 2. It is reported from New' York that tin American world fliers lclt Indian Ilarboui this morning. London, September fl. Hawke* Day. Labrador The American liers have arrived.32 words
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508 1924-09-05 5 London, September 2. Mr. Ramsay Macdonald departed to-day for Geneva. A huge crowd was present at Victoria Station to see him oil*. 1 1. conversing with pressmen on the platform Mr. MacDonald said he felt the tremendous importance of508 words
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Article73 1924-09-05 5 London, September 2. Paris The Ministry of Marine announces that the cruisers Jules Ferry and fulmar will piocced from Saigon tc< Shanghai. The despatch boat Altaic has been ordered to Tientsin. According to a Peking message, publish ed in Hongkong, it is believed that tin rumours73 words
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Article48 1924-09-05 5 London, September 1 i. Bukarest The death has occurred of the diplomat M. Mishu. London, September 2. w York The Belgian loan haticcn over subscribed. London, September 2. Moscow The report of the general nobilisation of the lied Army directed i .amst Poland and Rumania is denied.48 words
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THURSDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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451 1924-09-05 5 iKEUTKK TELEGRAM.] Pensions for all at Sixty. iKKUTKK TKLUWRAMj London, September 3. The Trade Union Congress has adopt* •d tile workers' charter providing for nationalisation of land, mines and railway a forty-four hour working week i minimum wage in each industry adejuate provision foriKEUTKK TELEGRAM.] - 451 words
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Article63 1924-09-05 5 London, September The whole of the Budget reduction in tea taxation was swallowed up by th*' increased price several weeks ago. A large firm of retailers now announce another reduction of fourpence a pound. Keen buying iri the wholesale market yesterday resulted in an average rise of63 words
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Article50 1924-09-05 5 London, September 3. It is reported from Halifax that the world fliers passed the cruiser Milwaukee a hundred miles from Hawkes Hay at 12.5. London, September 5. Picton, Nova Scotia The world fliers arrived from Hawkes Hay this aiternoon after a flight of 6 hours It minutes.50 words
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Article50 1924-09-05 5 London, September 3. Correspondence between the I’nited Kingdom and Japan has been issued ns a White Paper. It shows that article K of the Treaty of Commerco of Hill and the schedule annexed to it will be abrogated from March 11 next at the desire of Japan.50 words
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525 1924-09-05 6 London, September 3. Shanghai Fighting has begun fifteen miles from Shanghai between the rival forces of KiariK.su and ChekianK. The former are uttemptinK to obtain control of Shanghai. Lu Yuiik Hdang, military Governor of KiariKsu, is opposing t'hih Sich525 words
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Article129 1924-09-05 6 London, September 3. Duesseldorf In accordance with the London agreement, General Logout to 1ms issued an order restoring at midnight on the lflth inst. freedom of circulation of wheeled traffic and abolishing the pass system for persons entering occupied territory, also the duties levied on goods passing129 words
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331 1924-09-05 6 London, September 3. Geneva When Mr. MacDonald arriv (1 at the station the crowd loudly cbeord and riioiitcd Vive MacDonald,’ Vive la Paix.” Loud-, n, September 3. Geneva An army of 200 proramen attending the Assembly of the league were received331 words
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Article152 1924-09-05 6 London, September 3. The* latest official report from Madrid speaks of a slight improvement in the iituation in Morocco, but the fact that the situation is still serious is indicated by announcements from Tangier. Diplomatic correspondents in London leal with the possible political reaction n European chancelleries in152 words
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Article181 1924-09-05 6 London, September 3. Interviewed by the Daily Express correspondent in Paris, Mr. MacDonald declared that Zaglul Pasha had ignored his last invitation to come to London. Meantime he was convinced that the recent disturbances in the Sudan had been engineered by members of the Egyptian Government.181 words
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Article979 1924-09-05 6 (From A Correspondent.) lp »h, August 25. On Saturday, Major-General Sir G. Fraser, the G.O.C., Malaya, accompanied oy Major Little, Stall* Officer, visited lpoll and examined tne local torces oi the M.S.V.R. aivJ M.V.I. The Br.t sh Resident, I.t.-Col. Farr was also present. At the close of the979 words
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Article114 1924-09-05 6 The dea.h has to be recorded, U ruW tragic circumstances last Friday nurhL of Sapper Thompson, of the Korol Engineers, stationed at Rlakan Mati T, appeared that the deceased had bffa visiting some friends on the yteamrr IKington Hall lying off the Smeltis* Works at114 words
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Article462 1924-09-05 6 With reference to a paragraph whi;h appeared in our issue of August 2*, stuting that Mr. W. Parry has succedtd Mr. F. G. W. Dunsford us manager of Titi Tin Limited,” Cattey and Bateman write that the actual fact's are as the*. Pending the arrival of the462 words
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Article119 1924-09-05 7 rTJ .straits Times is not responsible f«*r the opinions of its correspondents. CorreiVioiullnts should bear in mind that letters te short und to the pnrit. Long UinK epistles me liable to be rejected or r i iy cut down. Correspondents must nrb'so their numos, not necer-saidy for ■iiiidi* Ition119 words
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Article152 1924-09-05 7 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Kir—Allow me a little space in your v.Iuid journal to appeal to the mem Deis l the different communities of India and •'(Vvloii resident here to merge all their litfiTonces of creeds, castes, ami opinions, u muster strong at152 words
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Article246 1924-09-05 7 To the Editor of the Straits Times. —I was pleased to read your editorial comments on Public Music. Some -of the old residents of the place may recollect the band organised by the late \oteran, Mr. C. B. Buckley, among some «.f the Eurasian young men about thirty246 words
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Article751 1924-09-05 7 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —In the report of the general meeting of the Cricket Club I notice suggestions to play club football matches at the Stadium and I wish to strongly protest Hj?ainst this idea, unless Cricket Club members are admitted free751 words
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Article239 1924-09-05 7 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I think it would interest many of your readers if you would insert a small paragraph in your popular paper setting out the following As a hobby, some six months ago, 1 took uff the keeping of pigs. Being239 words
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Article574 1924-09-05 7 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —To those who observe and lend an ear to subjects that are being talked about and discussed at the present moment, it must be readily admitted that the above topic tops the list from the standpoint of public574 words
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Article606 1924-09-05 7 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sic, —According to the report in your paper of the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on the 29th ult., an enquiry was made regarding the decision to consider payment of a bonus to certain officers in the Roads Department in606 words
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Article220 1924-09-05 7 The following has been conimunicacated Dear Towkay,—That’ll larn you. Sorely you are aware that the Supreme Court is smothered with notices enjoining you, in at least three languages, not to spit in the building. Ami you spat in the spitoon Naughty hoy. Did you think that those220 words
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233 1924-09-05 7 It was only recently that we had t« report the seizure of a considerable quantity of ammunition as well as of arms on board a German steamer consigned for Tientsin. The carrying of that consignment formed the subject of mention in233 words
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Article108 1924-09-05 7 Ten Indian deck hands on board the steamer Langton Hall wore charged in the Master Attendant’s Court on Saturday with wilful disobedience to tine lawful commands of the master of the ship. On being ordered by the captain to attend to their duties the accused refused108 words
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1075 1924-09-05 8 Every race, colour and creed was represented at the funeral obsequies of the late Hon. Mr. I .Co Choon (Juan, which I took place on Tuesday. The hour for the departure of the cortege from Mandalay Viilu, Tunjong Katong, the1,075 words
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205 1924-09-05 8 We much regnet to learn that the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank have received a telegram from their London office dated August 28. informing them that the lion. Mr. A. G. Stephen, their Chief Manager, died on the evening of205 words
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Article238 1924-09-05 8 The following had the honour of dining with His Excellency the Governor at Government House on August 28 H. E. Ma j.-General Sir T. Fraser, K.C.B., G.S.I., C.M.G., Miss Fraser, the Rt. Rev. C. J. Ferguson-Davie, Hon. Mr. E. S. Hose, C.M.G., M iss Hose, Sir J. W.238 words
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469 1924-09-05 8 Mrs. Bmkill, late lion, secretary of the Singapore Women’s Star and Garter Fund, has received the following letter from Mrs. Hooper, who was hon. tiinsurer of the fund For the information of the Women of Singapore who so generously subscribed towards469 words
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140 1924-09-05 8 Tin- following appeared in the Straits Times of August 21) The two seaplanes attached to H.M.S. Pegasus which have been to Port Swettenhain and Penang arrived back at Johore Hahru on Friday. It was originally intended to make the journey from Penang140 words
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Article149 1924-09-05 8 In our issue of the 13th inst., says the Siam Observer of August 25, we reported the disappearance of a Dutchman named Mr. tmtsma after he left the Royal Hotel where he was lodging, with the intention of joining a friend of his Mr. Moens, at the149 words
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579 1924-09-05 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) I poll, August \i[i The death occurred at Batu Jaij h Hospital this morning of Mr. R. m. CJnMi manager of the Ipoh branch 0 f UniH Engineers. The deceased was in th<* hi579 words
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Article198 1924-09-05 8 Mr. C. V. Thomas, Chairman of the Tronoh Mines Company, writes to thr Financial Times “The attention of my hoard has been called to a prospectu* being circulated inviting subscriptions t :> the capital of a company called the o r, tish Malayan Tin Syndicate, Ltd., which198 words
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3071 1924-09-05 9 Since Friday clergy from all parts of M iiava have come into Singapore* in connection with the triennial bishop's m ataiion and the Diocesan Conference, the proceedings in connection with which w- tt ii on Friday with a retreat for lady worKt rs3,071 words
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Article127 1924-09-05 9 11 is Excellency Major-General Sir William Kycroft, K.C.B., K.C.M.G., Governor and onnnander-in-Chief, State of North Borneo, in a preface to his administration report for PJ2", says:—The State bo Iwid its own. Intense economy is now exercised on all estates und by the whole community, so that127 words
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Article154 1924-09-05 9 The a> se in which I he driver of enr 2255, owned by Mr. M. Merrier, was charged with causing hurt by a rush act to the nine-year old son of IT. R. I*hya Montri SriwonvNA, who was knocked off his cycle recently by the motor car,154 words
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2385 1924-09-05 10 The u hi i j* 1 monthly meeting of tlx Municipal C/ommisKinners wn.i held in the Hoard Room on Friday. Mr. R. J Farrer presided and there were uhs* present :—Messrs. W. Dunman, A. G Anthony, J. Robertson, F. G. Lundon E.2,385 words
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750 1924-09-05 10 Zimbalist Recital. Famous Violinist Receive With Enthusiasm Efrem Zimbalist, the renowned i?„ viokn .virtuoso, gave his recital j„ Victoria Theatre, on August 28 and it matter for congratulation that* SW- u rose to the occasion and gave t]V the heartiest support both in p.,!?,!, and enthusiasm. Zimbalist proved w self750 words
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Article43 1924-09-05 10 In the Supreme Court, on Satuvcb.* Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard granted divorce to Charles Bernard St. Maria, Eurasian born at Malacca, on the £rou of the misconduct of his wife with Hen Being. Mr. A. V. L. Davies represent™ the petitioner.43 words
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283 1924-09-05 11 LASCAR SEAMEN’S APPEAL. Captain Disobeyed Imprisonment Imposed. ■Twenty-one Lascar seamen appealed in ■e Supreme Court on Monday .before E Chief Justice (Sir Walter Shaw), Kjn.it sentences imposed by the magiKite of the marine police court for re■si, lir to go on board their vessel while ■w as lying at the283 words
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155 1924-09-05 11 Litigation was commenced in the Supreme Court on Tuesday morning before the :hiif Justice (Sir Walter Shaw), in ahich a relative of Shaik Abubakar bin d chained La jam deceased sued Said Esah and Shaik Bahar, executors under the wdl of the155 words
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Article187 1924-09-05 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, September 1. Two Hylams were charged and convicted for having non-Governmcnt chandu in their possession at the Netherlands Hotel. The first was fined $5,000 and the second $2,000. An appeal was lodged. On a motion by Mr. Balfour E. Ross, I resident187 words
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Article86 1924-09-05 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, September 2. <, the bigamy case against Yeap Lean eng, expert evidence was given regarding ho essential's of Chinese marriage by a hinose who held a commission in the nnese army and who was also a magis- ate for two years. He said86 words
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436 1924-09-05 11 »i'd h S C H e M u Whicl K M Nathersahib 5 H Mohamed are suing for >. notes' for's Imm Lh i, rty fol,r P>'"missory •vhb h th„ i°s ch a,e lnVBli <*. and in row 1 defendants, Messrs. Meyer436 words
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152 1924-09-05 11 Complicated litigation relating to the estate of an Arab lady who died i.i 100’ commenced in the Supreme Court yesterday, before the Chief Justice (Sir Walter Shaw). Mr. H. D. Mundell appeared for the plaintiff (a son of the deceased), Mr. R. W’illianison152 words
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Article76 1924-09-05 11 (Aneta’s Service.) Wcltevredcn, August 29. The Nieuws Van Den Dag, strongly protesting against the alleged untrue statement of a survivor from the Sarie Borneo in an interview in the Straits Times of August 23 says that, according to the Bandjermasin Harbour Master’s report the stowage of the(Aneta’s Service.) - 76 words
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Article57 1924-09-05 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, September 2. The 30 yards range competition resulted as follows A Co. No. 1 Platoon 124, No. 2 Platoon 86 B Co. No. 6 Platoon 85 D Co. No. 14 Platoon 75. B Co. No. 7 Platoon 54 D Co. No. 16 Platoon57 words
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443 1924-09-05 11 On Wednesday, before Mr. Pryde, Chop Joo Along, 41 Boat Quay, were charged will) landing lubber in excess of the amount, Mated on their permit. P. I*., Mr. Whitley, prosecuted, Mr. Stuart represented the defendant Chop, while Mr. Freeman was present on behalf443 words
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Article147 1924-09-05 11 A serious robbery is reported from the residence of Mrs. Williams in Barker Road about $1,500 worth of jewellery having been stolen from a safe during the absence of Mrs. Williams from the house. It appears that she left place on Sunday for Pulau Bukom, where147 words
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Article130 1924-09-05 11 The Municipal Health statement for the week ending’ August 2.1 gives the total number of deaths as 201, represent ing a death rate of 27.1(5 per mille p >r annum compared with .‘50.54 in the preceding week and with 24.7H in thecorresponding week of last year. Th<*130 words
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Article42 1924-09-05 11 The Government of the Federated Main States sold 800 tons of tin during tii< nonth of August. The total sales of I’m Government tin stocks, up to date August 31, are 6,975. The remaining tin stock* •re 3,087 tons.42 words
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305 1924-09-05 11 iii the Kuala Lumpur police-court on lut'Sday (writes our correspondent) Mr. L. i'. r earon, a broker, of Kuala Lumpur, was charged with rash and eckJess driving and causing injury to a tksha puller and two occupants of a ricksha. Accused pleaded305 words
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Article181 1924-09-05 11 A pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Andrew’s Cathedral on August 27 in the nuptials of Miss Frances Ruth Ferrand Richardson, daughter of Mr. W. R. Richardson, of Bromley, Kent, and Mr Cyril Tom Hinde, acting manager, Anglo-Johore Consolidated Estates, son of Mr. Joseph Hinde, of Lynwood, Rushnll,.181 words
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Article68 1924-09-05 11 Ratrut Basin Tin Dredging Co., N. L.—August output .'186 piculs, 542 hours worked, 75,000 cubic yards treated. Johnn Tin Dredging.—The dredge output for August was piculs 860.03, recovery by tables piculs 224.08, recovery by puddlcrs piculs 135.95, yardage 55,103, hours run 688. Nawng Ppt Tin.—Hours run 262,68 words
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Article36 1924-09-05 11 (Aneta’s Service.) Weltevreden, August 29. Nine Japanese Members of Parliament and two secretaries arc visiting Java from September 23 to October 4, to study conditions here. They will afterwards visit Sumatra and Penang. 4(Aneta’s Service.) - 36 words
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Article23 1924-09-05 11 (Aneta’s Service.) Weltevreden, September 3. The Sultan of Boeton has committed suicide following his accidentally shooting a native district oflicial.(Aneta’s Service.) - 23 words
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Article16 1924-09-05 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hongkong, September 1. The Canton strike has been settled.16 words
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Article868 1924-09-05 12 Straits Times, August 29. A fortnight ago we commented on the nnmnl report of the Association of British Malaya, that body of distinguished gentlemen who formerly laboured in this country and now, with headquarters in London, continue to take an interest in our affairs. We wonder, byStraits Times, August 29. - 868 words
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Article1031 1924-09-05 12 Straits Times, August :;o. We are extremely glad to see that the proposal to pro\*ide mental recreation ir, the form of open air music for the public of Singapore has advanced a step further. The question has been handled with refreshing promptitude by the committee w’ho were appointedStraits Times, August :;o. - 1,031 words
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Article890 1924-09-05 12 traits Times, September 1. Everyone has heard the ev “the spirit of sport” and wondered what it exactly mean, an enquiring mind asks for a defi we arrive no nearer an understand the usual reply being “Oh it i- the game.” Well, that ices nltTf mnch buttraits Times, September 1. - 890 words
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Article1065 1924-09-05 13 maintain its present prominence.—Strait Times, September 2. I We have been furnished with a copy If the annual report on the Straits SettleLents for the year 192.1. It is signed ly the Hon. Mr. E. S. Hose, although L e has not been associated with themaintain its present prominence.—Strait Times, September 2. - 1,065 words
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Article957 1924-09-05 13 served their most useful end.—Straits Times, September .‘1. The American aviators continue to engage in their efforts to complete their flight round the world. Although they have met with enormous difficulties, the hope of all true sportsmen is that soon they will have completed their ta*kserved their most useful end.—Straits Times, September .‘1. - 957 words
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Article876 1924-09-05 13 in the season of 1925. —Straits Times September 4. At the risk of being accused of somewhat labouring the subject of sport, we venture to refer to the present situation in Singapore as regards football. Through generous Government assistance the town now possesses a fine football ground knownin the season of 1925.—Straits Times September 4. - 876 words
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Article125 1924-09-05 14 The steamer Luisang came into port about four o’clock on Tuesday afternoon and went alongside the wharf at Tanjong Pagar where prominent members of the police force, with a contingent of Sikh and Malay constables, a number of whom were armed, were waiting inside of a specially erected125 words
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Article103 1924-09-05 14 A Hugo Stinnes steamer arrived here a day or two ago flying a flag which created some interest amongst shipping men, since it has not been seen here previously. It was the l)ant/.ig flag, and it consisted of a red background with yellow crown and two103 words
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920 1924-09-05 14 The eighty-third half-yearly meeting of the British North Borneo (Chartered) Co. was he'd on August f» at River Plate House, E.C. The Right Hon. Sir West Ridgeway, (i.C.B., G.C.M.G., K.C.S.l. (the president), was in the chair. The President, in moving the adoption920 words
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Article104 1924-09-05 14 Cable* rams from Ottawa declare that wirelc s s operators at Point Grey station report that mysterious signals were heard cn August 22—“ a strange group of sounds unknown in the code.” A Mount Wilson Observatory official states that a mysterious signal was received at the same104 words
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Article95 1924-09-05 14 Why Penang should have so much better ricksha-pullers than are to be found in Singapore is not at all cleaq, but it is a fact nevertheless and one on which the inhabitants of this island may reasonably congratulate themselves, remarks the Straits E«ho. We say95 words
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Article103 1924-09-05 14 At about 8 o’clock on Friday six Can toncse, three of whom were armed with pistols, entered 63-1, Balestier Road, which is a smoking shop, and having terrified the inmates by firing their pistols in the air, took away about $l5O. Mr. Dickinson, with Inspectors103 words
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Article74 1924-09-05 14 The concert at the Tr.nglin Club on Sunday proved a thorough success, a large number of members attending and much enjoying a programme given by Mrs. H. T. Ciark and Miss Adelina Fereiria (songs), Mrs. E. D. Atkins (piano) and Mr. R. L. Eber (violin). The four74 words
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Article62 1924-09-05 14 The birthday of Queen Wilhelniina of Holland was appropriately celebrated by the Dutch community in Singapore on Saturday. In the morning a reception was held by Mr. P. R. Borger, the Con-sul-General, and in the evening there was an entertainment at the Dutch Club, followed by a62 words
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Article64 1924-09-05 14 Ihe Java Bode says that the hills and mountains in Borneo are yielding valuable diamonds. Although the yearly output is uncertain, in 1907 some 4,100 carats of i!T ]<m .u d,am nds had bcen K a '"«l and I( E the t P“t was 1,770 carats, 1,84064 words
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Article46 1924-09-05 14 n iday the officers of the boanl h p Ve 7 ment Monopolies seized on hoard the steamer Kwei Yang, now in harbour, no less than $125,000 worth of prepared opium (chandu). The notice of forfeiture will appear in due course.46 words
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Article29 1924-09-05 14 a P pcal f Mohamed Ali, tho cattle-dealer, against a conviction for an offence under the Chandu Ordinance was postpo.ned in the Supreme Court on Mon29 words
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529 1924-09-05 14 During the week-end the European Asiatic communities of Singapore hhad an opportunity of inspecting T latest addition to the British India c pany's fleet, the Tairca. which here on Sunday on her maiden vov„, to the Far East. The Tairea is the first529 words
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Article185 1924-09-05 14 (Aneta’s Service.) Weltevreden, September 1. The Government sold 400 tons of tin under the Bandoeng agreement in J ul and August An interesting announcement regarding the co-operative movement amongst Indian labourers in Malaya was made ’> the Indian Labour Agent at Sitiaw an recently. He said that(Aneta’s Service.) - 185 words
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1663 1924-09-05 15 TV Malays say that the islands of the ,,0 AirhipolaKo are as numerous as a berr,8 s > a r r i v vou aivult to disprove it. The line ol df t0 the south of Singapore--an v rid erred to as1,663 words
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55 1924-09-05 15 IM TORTS. Singapore Penang Malacca Total First half of 1924 $298,91 2, 486 110,713,485 10,511,808 420,137,067 First half of 1923 $287,887,878 yd,005,159 14,578,904 898,532,001 Increase 21,005,000 EXTORTS. Singapore Penang Malacca Total First half of 1924 $205,195,805 105,423,039 ✓14,025,952 384,G41,796 First half of 1923 $258,188,01055 words
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629 1924-09-05 15 The cases to be heard during the September sittings of the Supreme Court were fixed on Saturday. The actions in which Mr. George Stanley Lovett is suing the International Trade Developer Co., and Ng Kum Chuck is suing the Banque lndustrielle do629 words
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Article636 1924-09-05 15 The following puMcngers are proceeding ft. Europe by the Mantua which sailed at o p.ai. on Friday Mr. nnd Mrs. J. Doniingues and infanta, l.t. W. It. Bowlby, Mr. F. Cousins, Mr. and Mrs. W. T.. Hodge, Fug. I.t. J. It. Duncan, I. Bethel, Mr. (j. F. Bylcs, .Mr.636 words
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Article120 1924-09-05 15 Router does nut tell us who is to sue<‘M*d Sir Hugh Clifford in Nigeria, but it is not necessary to look very far to fiwt ‘•ne who is eminently fitted for the Governorship, says the Straits IOcho. It is to be hoped that the change announced means120 words
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Article91 1924-09-05 15 We learn that the seizure of a considerable number of large cases of Mauser pistols und ammunition was made oi» the German steamer Oliva, bound for Tientsin, on Tuesday, and from information received the seizure would undoubtedly have been a larger one if not for91 words
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914 1924-09-05 16 The* annual meeting: of Hie Singapor* (.Ticket Club was at the 4'lull 01 Friday evening-, the President (Mr. It. J Farrer) being .supported by Mr. A. It Linton (Vice-President), and members o 1 the committee. The President, in opening the meeting congratulated914 words
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374 1924-09-05 16 This is one of the worst clerical bankruptcies that I remember,” said the Official Assignee (Mr. G. C. Valpy), in conducting the public examination of a Kurasian sub-postmaster named J. Miller n the* Bankruptcy Court on Friday, before Mr. Justice Barrett-Leonard.374 words
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Article102 1924-09-05 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala IrfUmpur, August 20. Details are to hand of an exciting experience which Mrs. Anthony, wife of the general manager, F.M.S. Railways, and Miss Anthony, had while travelling in yesterday's night mail to Singapore on route to Europe. Mrs. and Miss Anthony were102 words
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Article110 1924-09-05 16 Eleven nonias were charged before Mr. Sennett on August 28, for playing Chee-kee at 17, Norris Road. Inspector Spinks of the Gambling Suppression department prosecuted, while Mr. De niiith defended the ladies and contended that the definition, “common gaming house” did not apply to a rase like110 words
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1060 1924-09-05 16 There appears to bo a good deal of uneasiness in planting und mercantile circles in regard to the future of the coconut industry, says the Ceylon Observer of August 11. The export duty on desiccated coconut was increased by 17 per cent. on1,060 words
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249 1924-09-05 16 In the Supreme Court, before acting Chief Judicial Common I. J. Sproule), writes our Kuala l/jJ, correspondent, a ease was commence/in which Messrs. Ponnudorni, X V V valingam, and V. Suppiah, trustees of ivekananda Tamil School, sued Mr Y Kanapathi249 words
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113 1924-09-05 16 CONTEMPT OF COURT Judge Fines Chinese Towkay For Spitting. While Justice F>arrCtt-Lenrr r was presiding in tho Bankruptcy C' urt "i! Friday morning, the noise of ar* Oriental clearing his throat was lieard. His Lordship dispatched an interpreter to find the offender, ami a Sikh poHccman subsequently appeared with tw113 words
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Article114 1924-09-05 16 On Wednesday, before Mr. Fryile. Nieol charged Fazil Shall, an c*x-T )01 man, with causing hurt by rasn negligent driving. It was allowed i the accused got into a car, wlucfi stationed outside the General t 1(1 nn the morning of August 27 real driver being114 words
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1082 1924-09-05 17 four ball matches were p!»y«l representing sid-s captained »*y hr Dies dent and C aptain of t*-e S.nguT (Jolf club as a farewell game to the .j^ cl Course IJnks. Unfortunately 7..,.,,,. down in torrents and when SI PrUidert (Mr. G. U.1,082 words
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Article1011 1924-09-05 17 Jamito Outpoints Monahan in Fine Contest. Silvino Jamito and Jerry Monahan went the whole of their 15 3-min. rounds at the Singapore Boxing Stadium on Saturday night, and at the end of it Mr. Rcdfcnin raised the Filipino's hand in token of victory. The decision was well earned. There1,011 words
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Article320 1924-09-05 17 S. R. C. Draw with Telephone Company. The 8.R.C. and the Telephone Company met in a Singapore Cup fixture at the Stadium on August 28, ami drew two all. It was a fast game, but ragged. The Club played veiy well at times, and their defence was strong, thanks320 words
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Article37 1924-09-05 17 London. August 20.—Scottish League results played to-duy resulted as fellows Ayr 0, Airdrieoninns 1: Falkirk 3, Morton 0 Queen’s Dark 1, Kilmarnock o I.oodon, August 21.—Rangers 8. St. Johnstone 1 Hearts 3, Cowdenbeath 3.37 words
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Article78 1924-09-05 17 [Reuter Telegram.l London, September 3. The following are the result of league matches played to-day First Division. Birmingham 0, Tottenham 2. Sunderland 2, Preston 0. Scottish League. St. Johnstone 2, Cowdenbeath 2. Those who follow home football will be glad to note that the results of[Reuter Telegram.l - 78 words
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Article623 1924-09-05 17 Polly Wins Lipton Cup. The third ami decisive race for the magnificent trophy presented to the Club by Sir Thomas Lip’on, of Shamrock fume, was sailed off on Sunday in weather that beggared description, the only consolation being that a coolness prevailed owing to the insistent rain, which made623 words
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Article130 1924-09-05 17 'I ho hockey on son opened on Friday, with the match between the S.R.C. and tho Indian Association. Roth sides had a man short, hut the game, which was refereed by Mr. Nazir Ahmed, the I. A. cap'ain, who was unable to play, was played at a fast pace.130 words
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Article1227 1924-09-05 18 S.C.C. and Malacca Draw. The match between the S.C.C. an! Malacca played at Malacca on Satuivluy and Sunday had to he left drawn. Tlu visitors made 120 and Malacca replies with 87. in their second innings the S.C.C. declured with 92 for seven, leav ing Malacca with I Ml1,227 words
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Article282 1924-09-05 18 I Reuter Telegram.] South Africans beat Somerset. [Reuter Telegram.] London. August 28. The match between the South Africans and Somerset was continued at Taunton to-day in dull weather and on an easy wicket. Yesterday Somerset made 208 and the South Africans 140 for four. The South Afr.cans completedI Reuter Telegram.] - 282 words
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Article141 1924-09-05 18 The match between Glamorganshire and Mr. Levoson-Gower’s XI was drawn. Glamorganshire made 178 and their opponents 60 for one. At Brighton Sussex led on Lancashire on the first innings. Lancashire were all out for 76, Tate taking seven wickets lor 41, and Sussex made 123, in which141 words
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64 1924-09-05 18 [Reuter Telegram.] I-ondon, August 30. The Worcestershire v. South Africans match was begun at Worcester to-day in sunny wea her. The wicket was soft Worcestershire batted first and were* all out for 87. Blanckenburg took six wickets for 40 and Pegler four for 41. The South[Reuter Telegram.] - 64 words
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34 1924-09-05 18 [Reuter Telegram.] v London, September 1. Yorkshire have won the county cricket .•hampionship for the third year in succession, beating Sussex at Brighton to-day by an innings and 110 runs.[Reuter Telegram.] - 34 words
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178 1924-09-05 18 [Reuter Telegram.] London, September 1. nn T h e m Q atc J» between Worcestershire and the South Africans was resumed at Worcester in dull weather. The wicket was easy and there was a fair nttendin°|o,()K G tourists won by an innings ind 28 runs.[Reuter Telegram.] - 178 words
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248 1924-09-05 18 [Reuter Telegram. 1 London, September 2. At Dover Kent won against shire by 31 runs. In then- ri,*t in j£ the home county scored 190 ai)( i c v wickets to Parkin for 50 runs tk! were dismissed for 115 i n their **2 venture,[Reuter Telegram. 1 - 248 words
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Article54 1924-09-05 18 London, August 20.—Hobbs has finitely accepted ‘the invitation tojoiotn* M.C.C. team going to Australia. The full team is :—A. E. Gilligan (captain), J. W. H. T. Douglas. J. L. Bryan, A. P. F. Chapman, Hobbs, SarJham, Strudwick, Dick Tyldesley, Tat\ Hendren, Sutcliffe, Freeman (Kert.l, Roy Kilner,54 words
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Article39 1924-09-05 18 [Reuter Telegram.] London, September 3. The final pl&cing.s in the county cricket championships are Yorkshire 76.52. Middlesex 69. Surrey 67. Lancashire 63.20. Kent 62.30. Gloucestershire 55.65. Essex, Northants and Derby are u* last three.[Reuter Telegram.] - 39 words
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Article53 1924-09-05 18 [Reuter Telegram-] Ixmdon, September 3. The South of England v. South Africans match was begun at Hastings tvday in dull weather. The wicket soft but good. South of England baited first an made 312 for nine when stumps drawn. Hobbs made 56, Sandham 44[Reuter Telegram-] - 53 words
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61 1924-09-05 18 [Reuter Telegram.] [Reuter Telegram.] London, September 1< Helsingfors Nurmi was credited five world’s running records to-day. did 10.000 metres in 30 min. 6 2/o 8 four miles in 19 min. 18 7/10 8( cS -u. miles in 24 min. 13 2/5 secs., six in 29[Reuter Telegram.] - 61 words
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Article40 1924-09-05 18 [Reuter Telegram.] [Reuter Telegram.] London, August 30. Kimberley: The British Rugby beat Cape Province by 13 points to London, September Aliwal North The British team defeated the North Easteii' tricts by 20 points to 12.[Reuter Telegram.] - 40 words
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Article152 1924-09-05 19 Uritisb Team in America. vv .burv.— The British American Polo defeated a picked practice team K<Xl trawbridge on 1 i»,. iiu >c by 12 gonis to 4. \Vebb Hitchcock and Stevenson played we Vful offensive game, whilst MilHf„,..\ defence was superb, particularly B u passing the ball. W.t.b scored152 words
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Article253 1924-09-05 19 Two matches in the Barnes Cup [Tournament were played on Wednesday, hlie ground, in spite of two days' rain, Las quite playable and the polo was Fust and interesting. j n the lirst mutch the teams were A. Onraet, Bourke, Parrott, Prince. I Ik— Sloper, Col. Julius,253 words
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Article50 1924-09-05 19 The 75 yards back stroke handicap race held at the Chinese Swimming Club on Sunday resulted in Chia ICini Siong being first, Kwee Hong Tat second and Lee Fong Lim third. Tn the B division Goh Buan Chook was fiist, Lim Hock Van second and Ng M"ng Guan third.50 words
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Article381 1924-09-05 19 [Reuter Telegram.] [Reuter Telegram.] London, September 1. Belmont Park, Long Island In the presence of the Prince of Wales and a «row<l of 50,000 the first international over six furlongs, resulted as follows WISE COUNSELLOR KPINARD 2 LADKIN 3 Time 1 min. 11 4/5 sec. u[Reuter Telegram.] - 381 words
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111 1924-09-05 19 [Reuter Telegram.] [Reuter Telegram.] London, September 1. Forest Hills In the semi-finals of the American singles lawn tennis chamnionship Johnston beat G. L. Patterson. 0- 2. 6-0, 6—0. In the semi-finals Tilden beat Vincent Richards, 4—0, 6 2, 8 6, 4—6, 6 4. Tilden Heats[Reuter Telegram.] - 111 words
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Article186 1924-09-05 19 Malaya Championship Meeting. The annual championship meeting under the auspices of the Amateur Athletic Association of Malaya are to be neld at Kuala Lumpur on Friday and Saturday, September 11) and 20. There will be the usual championship events, namely 100 yards, 440 yards, 880 yards, one mile,186 words
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Article167 1924-09-05 19 Our Malacca correspondent writes A Company and M.G. sub-section will be inspected by the Commandant at Tanjong p,ruas Camp on Saturday and Sunday September 6 and 7. Saturday will be a guest night, and there will be a camp concert starting at P.15 p.m. to which all male167 words
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Article99 1924-09-05 19 In granting an application for the appointment of a new member of the conimittep of inspection of the Alor Bukit Rubber Estate Co. in the Supreme Court on Monday, Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard remarked that in most public companies there were some cantankerous people who "aised objections99 words
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288 1924-09-05 19 Litigation came before the Chief Jus lice (Sir Walter Shaw), in the Supreme Court on Wednesday in which two Cninese women both alleged that they were the lawful widow of the late Quek Chay Hong. A curious document was handed in by288 words
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91 1924-09-05 19 The Autumn professional examination. Pass list in connection with King Kdwnrd VII College of Medicine is as follows Final examination for the diploma of L.M.S.—E. Burke, J. S. Counting, W. A. Nicholas. Fourth professional examination.— F. X. Oliveiro, Tan Chong Yan. Pass in Pathology91 words
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Article107 1924-09-05 19 On Monday, the Central Police Station was apprised of a murder that had taken place in Chin Hin Street, in the vicinity of a previous murder, and several stabbing cases, and which has developed into a regular crime centre during the past few weeks, so much so107 words
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Article62 1924-09-05 19 HODGINS.- On September 3, 1924, at Greenhill. Chancery Lane, to Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Hodgins, a son. LIM—On September 2, 1924, at 184-1, Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. Lim Ban Whatt, a son. LOW.—On August 30, 1924, at Pasir Panjang, Singapore, to Cecilia, wife of62 words
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Article213 1924-09-05 19 Singapore, September 4. b\UiANliK. On London, Bank 4 ui/s 2/4 5/32 Demand 2/4 1/16 Private 3 id. credits 2/4 19/32 On New York, Demand 52 Vk Private 90 d/s 54 J S« On Prance, Bank 890 On India, Bank T. T. 161 >4' On Hongkong, Bank d/d213 words
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Article468 1924-09-05 19 Singapore, September I. MINING. Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers 1 1 Batang Padang 0.60 0.65 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.35 1.40 £1 £1 Idris Hydraulic 23/9 24/6 1 1 Johan Tin 0.40 0.43 £1 £1 Kam. Kamunting 47/- 48/£1 £1 Kamunting Tin 40/3 41/3 10 10 Kinta468 words
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Advertisement86 1924-09-05 19 NOTICE All communications for both the Straits Times and the Straits Budget shonld be Addressed to the Head Office, tecil and Stanley Streets, Singapore, Straita Settlements. The post free price of the Straits Times to the United Kingdom and foreign countries is (64 a yenr. The post free price of86 words
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Obituary74 1924-09-05 19 DEATHS GAW. —On August 29, 1924, nt 2-3, Cairnhill Circle, Liliun Guw, youngest daughter oi Mr. and Mrs. Gaw Khek Swee, aged 6 months. Funeral this morning. GOLDIE.—At Bntu Gajah Hospital, August 29, 1924, Robert Murdoch Goldie, lute Manager of United Engineers, Ltd., Ipoh following an operation. MADAM LEE LOON74 words
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Article76 1924-09-05 1 General.— Failing t<» Furnish Rubber Returns 1 Restriction Officer's I.a;rse 1 The Rubber CunfcrcnM* I Native Rubber 2 Planters and S<nith India Flood. 2 Rubber Results Indian humiliation 4 Local Share Market 4 (lentml Pahang Planters 4 British Malaya T» Local Rubber Auctions f» 4 Torres ponde nee— Central76 words
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206 1924-09-05 1 In the District ourt, Penang, on August 28, before Mr. K. Pratt, llr. G. 11. tiilmour, Supers isor, Rubber Exports, Monopolies th part merit. charged nine rubber dealers in Penang with failing to rend in returns of their rubber stocks before August 7. Those summoned,206 words
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Article206 1924-09-05 1 On August 28 Lim Chui (’hang, an export officer of the Rubber Restriction department, was charged Ik*fore Mr. Pryde with Attempting on July 24 last, to extort $5 ■from Soh Seng See. Mr. Nieol prosecuted. According to the evidence Soh Seng See was taking nine piculs of206 words
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1398 1924-09-05 1 The fourteenth annual general meeting of the Kubana Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on July 2D at Winchester House, Old Broad Street, K.C., Mr. E. L. Hamilton (the chairman) presiding. 'the Chairman said Gentlemen,—Before dealing with the report and accounts, which 1 presume1,398 words
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334 1924-09-05 1 The Ii.G.A. have forwarded to u? s copy of tne official report of the liternational Rubber Conference which wa--1 held in Brussels in April. The paper 5 and discussions are included, and tiu volume makes a useful work of reference, the more334 words
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1183 1924-09-05 2 The tenth annual general meeting of e Semenyih Rubber Estate, Ltd., was i lulv 21 at the offices of the comKenchurch Street, E.C., Mr. y Vosthwaitc (chairman of the npany) presiding. The hailman said Gentlemen, you vo the report and balance-sheet before1,183 words
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1047 1924-09-05 2 The fourth ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the Kuala Reman Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on July 31 at the office of the company, Blomfield House, London Wall, E.C., Mr. E. L. Hamilton (the chairman) presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen,1,047 words
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221 1924-09-05 2 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Will you please allow me the medium of your columns to inform members who were unable to attend the meeting of the Central Pahang Planters Association on the 30th ultimo that at that meeting, which Dr. Morgan, of221 words
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733 1924-09-05 2 Recently we recorded the return of I Mr. F. T. P. Waterhouse from a trip to the interior of Sumatra where he saw a good deal of a native rubber industry. He expressed the opinion that this was a matter to be treated733 words
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Article67 1924-09-05 2 Mr. C'. Ward-Jackson, secretary of the P'antjers Association of Malaya writes that at a meeting of the committee of the \s«ociation held on August 28, it was ■esolvcd to subscribe Its. 1,000 to the South India Floods Relief Fund, and to cmmunicate with District Planters’67 words
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2218 1924-09-05 3 The? fourteenth ordinary general meeting of the Anglo-Dutch Plantation:* < f Java, Ltd., was hold on July 23 at Cannon Street Hotel, E.C., the Hon. C. H Strutt (chairman of the company) providing. The Chairman, in the course of a 1 ng2,218 words
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375 1924-09-05 3 The Cicely Rubber Estates Company recommends final dividends of 5 per cent, on ordinary shares and 7V£ per cent, on preference shares, less tax. Meeting:, August 12. Profit of Vallambrosa Rubber Company for y^ r e nded March 31 was £12,450. plus £7,072375 words
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769 1924-09-05 3 The fifteenth ordinarv of the Bukit Mertajam pany Ud., was held on j5i° r c 2 Winchester Hous«, E C 2 K Angicr (Chairman of the company) p A^ The Chairman said that u -u met a year a no the769 words
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1011 1924-09-05 4 n utes of a meeting of the Indian 1 migration Committee held at Kua’a ■umpur on August 27 have been forwardH, for publication. We make the fallowexcerpts present The Controller of Labour, He }tn d F.M.S., (Mr. A. S. Jelf) l ire tor1,011 words
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550 1924-09-05 4 We are informed that a special general meeting ot tne Cenuai Pauang i .amors Association was heal in Uaun ui August 00, to consider applications received loi tne post ot visiting medical pracutionei aial uecide upon the mode of assessment necessary to provide550 words
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Article1695 1924-09-05 4 Weekly Reports of Singapore Firms. Messrs. Macphail and Co., Ltd.’s weekly report, dated September 4, states:— Since our last report the London Pact has been signed and signs of a genera improvement in our market are in evidence. Tin shares have received most attention and a large1,695 words
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293 1924-09-05 5 The Registrar of Imports and Exports has sei»t us the British 1 Malava*Iurin Ptatenicnt of the quantity and value of i ii her expor.ed iorn XIJor t s from all thAugust 1H24. The figures, which are in293 words
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767 1924-09-05 5 Messrs. Guthrie and Co., i eport Singapore, August I*3. The local market has continued quiet, with values gradually casing. Only a small amount of business has been closed both buyers and sellers generally showing little interest. To-day’s market opened t<» news of a767 words
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384 1924-09-05 5 Stock p aP Exchange v’alue. Company. Prices. .1 Anglo-Malay 20/ a Ayer Kuning 28/9 Bakap Plantns 10' il Banteng (STngr) 25/ J1 Batu Caves 11/3 il Batu Kawan 18/9 1 1 Batu Tiga 28/9 2/ Bertam Consol. 3/6 tl Bidor 1% 2/ Brook lands384 words
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626 1924-09-05 5 Capital Issue raid Up Value Dividends P 1 raser Lyall 4 d'oZ ::a£H b 1 <i1) t gsn >5 »K i S I 5 .5O.0UO 5 10 p.c. year ended 31-1-24Ayer Panas ($5) 4.25 4.75 43 t» 101*000 1 714 vf.nr “it ioj a626 words
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