The Straits Budget, 6 March 1925
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section33 1925-03-06 1 The Straits Budget No. :\m ESTABLISH ED OVER THREE-QUARTERS OP A CENTURY J Singapore, Friday, March 6, 1925 BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.33 words
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Article268 1925-03-06 1 leaders— Kii!*‘iu ami Japan j*Thf Colonial Oflice i”. Rubber Paving Ail.niral* in Conference pi >. barged Prisoner:- 1,J Future of Europe 13-14 General— Lneai and Personal l*Hvii*" Telegrams Kuo.-i -ng FuihI Prices t Mumeipa! Commission 8 Hu* Si dal Evil in Eastern Ports S NYv- front Penang ‘J Kur.uooti268 words
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Article4630 1925-03-06 1 Mrs. G. P. Bradney has returned to Kuala Lumpur from home. Mr. C. W. Dawson has been appointed a Collector of Land Revenue for Malacca. Taiping Tin have declared a 5 per cent, interim dividend, payable on March 25. Mr. and Mrs. It. R. Cook, of Sungei4,630 words
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FRIDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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811 1925-03-06 3 e.K* IT.B TIXECRA' 1 London, Fcbvuat > c Mt-rv for Air. Snmuyl Tin* V,'*i n tr the estimate* i:» ?nell r cr rMtuu was mainly u.e to f VV; o.‘ the Air ru.CC ~1-K'nv 1 ,l> of NXai stuck, nwessi u#r.a| e.K* IT.B TIXECRA'1-! - 811 words
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Article114 1925-03-06 3 London, l'chrumy 20. A considerable amount of reorganisation is proceeding at the Colonial Odice with the object of better enabling it to d j al with the growing mass of work involved in discussing Imperial affairs with tly* Dominions. A Treasury committee is considering certain changes which will114 words
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Article149 1925-03-06 3 London, February 2G. Delhi The Council of State again tuuu i uewn an unofficial bill pa.->seu by the lower itoi.se, rejecting by 2-i to IS Mr. Neogy’s bill abolishing the system of special railway compartments tor Europeans and Anglo-Indians. Sir Devapia.-ad Sarbadikari. who piloted the bill, said he149 words
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Article148 1925-03-06 3 L union, February 26. in the House of Commons, in reply to a question as to whether the Prime Minister was considering taking stops to safeguard Biiiisii trading interests in Russia in view of the Russo-Japanese tTaty, the l.'u ier Secretiny tor Foreign Affairs, Mr. R. MWcill, said,148 words
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Article68 1925-03-06 3 London, February 26. Paris The Chamber has adopted the clauses in the Finance Bill increasing the charge to supply an indentity card to foreigners from 60 to 200 francs, increasing the tax on luminous advertisements, imposing a tax on sky signs and pavement advertisements, and also assurance companies,68 words
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Article52 1925-03-06 3 London, February 26. The two levees arranged for March 10 ami 19 will he held by the Prince of Wales as deputy for the King. It is officially announced that presentations to the Prince of Wales on these occasions will be considered as equivalent to presentations to52 words
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Article43 1925-03-06 3 London. February 2d. Antwerp Prince Chundaburi, the Siamese Minister of Commerce, had long conversation at the Antwerp Chanibei of Commerce with the heads of tin principal commercial firms with a view t< 'trentrthenif’vr Hobra-Siamese commercin' relations. He is proceeding to Holland.43 words
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194 1925-03-06 3 Paris, February 20. Speaking at a luncheon of the Uritisi. and American Press AsMiciation, M. Her l iot recalled that, on taking power, hi promised to maintain France’s hijtorii friendship with the American and English democracies, in London and Geneva he fulfilled Mat194 words
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Article104 1925-03-06 3 London, February 26. Cape Town Speaking in the Assembly on the second reading of the bill to amend the Mines and Works Act, which restricts the employment of natives and Asiatics in mines and factories, the ex-Prime Minister, General Smuts, urged that tile Government should avoid104 words
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Article86 1925-03-06 3 London, February 2fi. New York That ho was briefed to defend one of America's richest girls, who was arrested on two charges of exceeding the speed limit, proved very fortunate for a young lawyer, Mr, David Milton, whose engagement to Abby, daughter of Mr. J. D.86 words
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Article44 1925-03-06 3 London, February 26. Washington*: The German-American mixed claim- commission has agreed to compute th xaiuc of the mark at sixteen cerus in settling claims of Americans involving pre-war bank balances in Germany and "pre-war debts in marks owned by German nationals.44 words
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Article56 1925-03-06 3 London, F ebruary 26. Amsterdam The British freighter Teesclale is on tire near Rotterdam. Several of the crew of twenty were injured, but were rescued by pilot boats. A Japanese stoker named katagi died of burns while on his way to hospital. The Teesdale was lowed in56 words
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Article72 1925-03-06 3 London, February 27. New Haven An important decision regardinjj; the right of seizure in American waters was given by the circuit court in dismissing case against the schooner Over the Top, which was seized nineteen miles from land. The judgment hold that the seizure was illegal because it72 words
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Article41 1925-03-06 3 London, February 20. New York The Federal Reserve Ran! has advanced the discount rate from three to 3‘S» per cent. London, February 20. perilo T1v» Reiehshnnlr lias reduced ho rate of d’seount from ten to nine pete nt.41 words
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161 1925-03-06 3 London, February 20. Warsaw Poland's anxiety with regard to the possibility of the conclusion of an Anglo-French guarantee pact in the event of the rejection of the Geneva protocol was voiced by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, M. Skrynski, in a speech to161 words
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Article146 1925-03-06 3 London, February 2fi. The naval co-respondent of the Evening Standard says the meeting of three naval commanders-in-phief in Singapore has a significance far beyond the actual purpose of the conference. The centre of naval gravity in the civilised world is slowly shifting to the zones covered by146 words
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Article105 1925-03-06 3 (Havas.) London, February 27. Paris The Chamber adopted the articles in the budget limiting the elTectives uf the Army to 007.0(H) and of the Navy to 00,0 H). Paris, February 27. French caterpillar motor cars coming from Tunisia have reached luike Chad, thus covering h,.”n)d kilometres. The(Havas.) - 105 words
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Article193 1925-03-06 3 London, February 2d. All the national Labour parties and trade union centres of the Empire have been invited to the British Commonwealth Labour Conference which is being held in London on July 27. London, February 26. Cape Town The Assembly adopted ti»e Labour motion praying the King not to193 words
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SATURDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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424 1925-03-06 4 [RKI Ti.'K TKIJCCKAM.] London, February 27. The official report of the British trade union delegation to Russia in November and December last yeur has now been issued. It is a voluminous document of 2o(l pages with illustrations, maps, an index and[RKI Ti.'K TKIJCCKAM.] - 424 words
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Article190 1925-03-06 4 London, February 27. Tin* critical question of the trade union poli*ical levy was lengthily discussed by the Cabinet to-day, when it considered the report of the committee presided over by Lord Birkenhead, which is stated to have recommended the introduction of legislation in this connection without190 words
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Article75 1925-03-06 4 London, February 27. Berlin Germany’s seventh protest to the League against the presence of French troops in Saar is more stronply v oided than ita predecessors. It declares that the position has not improved in spite of the of the Council of the League over a year75 words
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273 1925-03-06 4 London, February 27. New York Rear Admiral Phelps* outburst to the i*lfeet that the bulk of the world’s oil supply is under Knglish control has provoked smiles rather than serious attention. The Sun points out that his policy would cost the United273 words
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Article128 1925-03-06 4 London, February 2S. Washington Testifying la-fore the aircraft committee, Admiral Sims asserted that the aeroplane would hold the key in the next war. “If Japan attacked Hawaii with a fleet of twelve aeroplane carriers and other auxiliary craft without battleships she would have an advantage over the128 words
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Article81 1925-03-06 4 London, February 27. Panama The British Minister has ordered the British Consul at Colon to proceed on hoard the American cruiser Cleveland to San Bias territory, where the Indians have risen owing to alleged cruelties and excesses by Panama officials. It is reported that the Indians have81 words
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Article61 1925-03-06 4 London, March 1. New York A two minute earthquake shock was experienced here and in the suburbs, and is also reported from New Jersey, Now England, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, West Viiginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania. London, March 1. Montreal An earthquake shook rocked the city for thirty seconds.61 words
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Article38 1925-03-06 4 London, February 27. New ork The Ottonian-American Development Company has refused the offer of British financial groups to t«ke over the Chester concessions. The company stated that it intended to keep the concessions under American control.38 words
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Article25 1925-03-06 4 London, February 27. Barcelona Major Osborn Wood has arrived here. Major Wood, son of the Governor General of Philippines, had been reported missing.25 words
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MONDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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693 1925-03-06 4 Ikectei; telkgham.J London, February 28. Berlin Herr Ebert, the President of the Republic, died without regaining consciousness. His wile, children and the .Military of State, Jiorr Meisener, were at lire bedside. London. February 28.Berlin There is generalIkectei; telkgham.J - 693 words
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299 1925-03-06 4 London, February •>* Boston Judge Morton has the seizure of the Marjorie it. L >'le R al an,l Ims ordered' lh‘. ,I* h,,l the Government request for th, r"V' U f of the ship and her ear,ro it the use of “speed hoatr ,hafnster299 words
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Article158 1925-03-06 4 London, March 1. Lahore The Baber Akali conspiracy case has concluded, live accused being sentenced to death. 11 to imprisonment, for iife, and to between three and seven years' imprisonment, while 31 were acquitted. The Akalis urr fanatic Sikhs, who, some time ago. claimed shrines and endowment*158 words
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Article173 1925-03-06 4 London, February 28. At the annual meeting of the British Olympic Association, the Eari of Cadogan, chairman, stated that the Association was never so strong and stable, the year finished up with a balance of 4*1,458. The Association had gained in strength owing to the poiicy of173 words
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Article52 1925-03-06 4 London, February The Kins: is making good progress is gaining strength daily. T he n r; c i ciue to influenza has practically ami His Majesty is consider' ”*> t troubled with bronchitis, but ho a o? convalescent, therefore the detiini of his departure for the Mediteiaa52 words
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194 1925-03-06 5 London. February 28. c n f n i« ns can be asB"! Jf n .miont over U»« "'ere killed .•,-rt aim'd at. thp resu j t of an ex--ml ,nJ „j| depot at Nictheroy, a Vi'"'" 1 *J ,t!„ do Janeiro.194 words
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Article175 1925-03-06 5 London, February 28. Washington Testifying before the Aircraft Committee, Admiral Sims further -aid that if Guam was defended the fleet ou ld refuel there and then go to the Philippines. He was of opinion that the United States should not have taken a position at the Washington175 words
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Article147 1925-03-06 5 London, February 28. Berlin H» rr Flettner’s rotor ship .cached the Kibe after a stormy North Sea crossing. The German Mercantile Marine Officers’ Association, at a con•erence in Hamburg, refused to endorse tae claims made for rotor shins. Speakers •Icclared that the trip to Scotland was v147 words
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Article150 1925-03-06 5 London, February 28. Riackett' il" ui he asemb, y. Sir Basil nounced ’thit ls budget statement, an'vas four r l h ur Plur. for the year 18 lakhs-. s IV tbe est i m ated tor :j»4 I( that he had budgeted mi, itary eIn Pn Vf Urp150 words
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Article70 1925-03-06 5 II >« now Lon don, February 28. p not intend ot, offi plai n tbat Government tin A t 0 u PPoct Mr Government’* view, th? JJ"! "a<lin” n ’to n thr l r Mari-h on ’living’ j hc eflrect that legiria b T rade Union U70 words
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225 1925-03-06 5 London, February 28. Paris M. Herriot, in the course* of a statement before the Senate foreign affairs committee on the subject of inter-allied debts, said the French debt would have to be subject to a reduction equivalent to that which the225 words
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Article159 1925-03-06 5 London. February 28. Paris The French and German representatives have signed the nine-month modus vivendi tariif preparatory to the uitimate conclusion of a general commercial treaty, the m.'gotiations for which have been proceeding for several months and which were characterised by a series of deadlocks necessitating the frequent159 words
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Article118 1925-03-06 5 London, March 2. Paris It is reliably asserted that a proposal for a Franco-German guarantee pact was received by M. Herriot from Herr Stresemann ten days ago. The proposal is reported to be more general in scope than Herr Cuno’s offer of 1922, inasmuch as it fixes no118 words
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Article43 1925-03-06 5 London, February 28. In the Walsall by-election >Pr. W. Preston, Conservative, was re-elected, receiving 14.792 votes, while Dr. Maenamara, Liberal, polled 12.300 and Captain Lothian Small, Socialist, 11,610. The vacancy was caused by Mr. Preston’s disqualification owing to a technical breach.43 words
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Article50 1925-03-06 5 London, February 28. It is generally anticipated in the City and in New York that the Bank of Kng’and rate will be raised during the nsuing week to 5 per cent, in consequence of raising the New York Federal V«:nvve Bank’s re-discount rate from 3 to 3 Y».50 words
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Article24 1925-03-06 5 London, February 28. Rangoon The legislative Council have ejected the recommendation to accept ’mpire Exhibition’s ofTer of £lO,OOO to ecure Burma’s participation.24 words
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TUESDAY’S TELEGRAMS
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393 1925-03-06 5 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, March 2. Ottawa The first earthquake shocks in Quebec were very violent. Several people fainted from fright and there was general panic. Buildings swayed for two minutes and some small wooden dwellings on the outskirts[REUTER TELEGRAM.] - 393 words
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Article73 1925-03-06 5 London, March 2. Wellington The water front dispute has entered on a serious stage. Declaring that work cannot be carried on in the face of constantly recurring strikes, the employers have decided that no further calls on labour will be made until the unions concerned give a73 words
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Article80 1925-03-06 5 London, March 2. Cairo In the course of the enquiry into the murder of the Sirdar, Abdel i Hamid Anayat confessed to having been concerned. Abdel Hamid Anayat, a student of the Teachers’ Training College, and his brother, Abdel Fattah Anayat, a student of the Royal School80 words
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Article38 1925-03-06 5 London, February 28. San Francisco A Supreme Court dc eision holds that the 1911 Japanese American Treaty is still effective nn under it Japanese in California may lea; land for residential and commercial pu. poses.38 words
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279 1925-03-06 5 (Havas.) London, March 2. Paris According to Le Journal, th« report of the military committee at Versailles now being considered by the Allied governments contains the substance of the report of the military control commission on German evasions of the Versailles treaty, especially(Havas.) - 279 words
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Article198 1925-03-06 5 London, ‘March 2. The House of Commons passed the second reading of the Trades Facilities Bill after a debate in which Mr. Edward Grenfell complained that an unfair advantage was given to new' firms who were able to profit by the act, whereas old established concerns were198 words
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Article116 1925-03-06 5 London, March 2. Commenting oil the return of th«* world’s fleets, just issued by the Admiralty, the Manchester Guardian describes a» sensational 1 lie disclosure that the new Japanese cruisers apparently carry twcdvw 8-inch guns. The paper says that, if this is r,o, Japan is building cruisers116 words
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Article80 1925-03-06 5 London. March 2. In the House of Commons Mr. W. G. Ormsby-Gorc said the colonies and protectorates would be represented at the Imperial Economic Committee by Sir Gilbert Grimlle, of the Colonial Office, with a second representative specially chosen hyl 1 panel the members of which would o«*v80 words
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WEDNESDAY'S TELEGRAMS
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170 1925-03-06 6 [keuter telegram.] London, March 3. Quebec Several fires were caused by the earthquake and resulted in u loss oi' approximately $65,000. The worst outoreaks were at the station at Hebertville and the college at Sainte Anne de la Pocatiere, which was partially destroyed. Many[keuter telegram.] - 170 words
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Article141 1925-03-06 6 London, March 3. Washington The capital is thronged with visitors from all parti- of the United States and many foreign countries on the occasion of the inauguration of President Coolidge’s fresh term of office to-morrow and General Dawes taking the rath as Vice-President. The streets are swarming141 words
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Article173 1925-03-06 6 London, March 2. Berlin Though the various political parties will not yet discuss the question of nomination of candidates for the haioency, many names have been suggeuted, even that of the ex-Crown l'rince, though there is no foundation for this, while popular Nationalists like Hindonburg, Maekensen, Tirpitz and173 words
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Article87 1925-03-06 6 London, March 3. Constantinople The Turkish Government has resigned. London, March 3. Constantinople A stormy debate preceded the Cabinet’s resignation last night. At a secret session People's party extremists criticised the Government’s policy and demanded general application of repressive measures against all reactionary tendencies. Fethy Bey, Prime87 words
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212 1925-03-06 6 London, March 3. The galleries of the House of Lords were crowded to hear tne maiden speech of the Karl of Oxford, who raised questions of the occupation of the Rhineland. He said he sympathised perfectly with the legitimate feeling212 words
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Article169 1925-03-06 6 London, March 4. The House of Commons debated the motion proposed by Capt. Geoffrey Pet#, condemning the revolutionary propaganda being carried on in Britain and the Empire by Communists and others,” and supporting the Government in any action to suppress it. Sir Frank Nelson, seconding, declared that the Communist169 words
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Article90 1925-03-06 6 London, March 3. The House of Commons passed the second reading of the China Indemnity Bill, dealing with the allocation of the Boxer indemnity. The Labourite, Mr. Hudson, moved rejection as a protest that insufficient guarantees of money had been devoted primarily to educational purposes. Mr. It.90 words
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Article64 1925-03-06 6 London, March 3. Wellington In reply to the employers’ ultimatum yesterday the Wellington Waterside Workers Union has resolved not to give the guarantee required, declaring determination to fight the employers to the bitter end. The Union hns asked the Waterside Federation to seek financial assistance in New64 words
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Article50 1925-03-06 6 London, March 3. Washington It was announced at the Treasury department that Mr. Mellon expects France and Italy shortly to make a move towards funding debts to America. It is stated that Mr. Mellon has been informed that economic conditions in hlance and Italy have surprisingly improved.50 words
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Article22 1925-03-06 6 London, March 3. The Hague The Queen and the Prince Consort are unofficially taking a fortnight s holiday in Switzerland*22 words
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182 1925-03-06 6 London, March 3. The Morning Post says that the* abinot is now considering proposals for a new pact in which Britain, France, Germany and Belgium will be included. Progress has been made to the extent that the Dominions have already been consulted.182 words
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Article74 1925-03-06 6 London, March 3. Moscow Interviewed by the Rosta Agency, a member of the board of management of the Chinese Kastem Railway said the tiansfer of the railway to the Soviet and China had enabled the management greatly to decrease the railway’s indebtedness, which before the transfer amounted74 words
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Article71 1925-03-06 6 London, March 3. In the House of Commons at question time, replying to a suggestion that ihe Board of Trade should fix a minimum standard of quality for imported tea. Sii P. Cunlitt’c-Lister promised to convey the suggestion to the Minister of Health, bu* expressed the71 words
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Article58 1925-03-06 6 London, March 3. Paris Mr. Xogara, trustee of Germany's industrial bonds, has report 'd to the Reparations Commission tha Germany has deposited five milliards live per vent, bonds under the Dawes scheme protocol signed by the German representatives, by which all German engagements falling due to February 2* in58 words
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Article35 1925-03-06 6 London, March 3. Washington President Coolidge has requested Congress to authorise American participation in the proposed international prison conference in London in August and authorises an appropriation of SIO.OOu for the delegation’s expenses.35 words
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Article57 1925-03-06 6 London, March 3. Lord Birkenhead, Secretary of State for India, has invited the Viceroy, Lord Reading, to come to England in’ April on short leave, not exceeding foui months, with the object of personal discussion with Lord Birkenhead. Lord Reading has accepted the invitation, and Lord Lytton will57 words
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Article62 1925-03-06 6 London, March 3. Washington The Supreme Court has held that the New York Porto Rico Steamship Company must pay a fine of $1,000 for each alien passenger illegally brought to the United States. The New York court had imposed a fine of only $400 for each of such62 words
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Article44 1925-03-06 6 (Havas.) Paris, March 3. According to the Petit Parisien, the french Government has intimated again to Angora that permission will be given to Turkish troops to cross Syria only in regard to military forces strictly necessary to restore order in Kudistan.(Havas.) - 44 words
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611 1925-03-06 6 [REUTER TELEGRAM.) I 1, Lf.ndotu March 4. In the House of Commons at m, tune CoJ. Anu-r.\ said HonJu q l,wr generously owered £2;,o,ouu tovS h ri of the Singapore b„s. th representing the profits made Colony[REUTER TELEGRAM.) - 611 words
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Article39 1925-03-06 6 London, M*r ch Cairo Abdel Iladiel x r« Arfat Abdulla, secretary of w Nationalist White Flag Soc>ct> TnJf arrested in connection witn j of the Sirdar, have been rciu». Abdel Hadiel Meligui the judicial authorities on39 words
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Article297 1925-03-06 7 London, March 4. As a result 1 •resident i„i,- iroiioniy campaign the* ceie- L U inauguration of the Presi- Genera! Dawes were very sinr displeasure to mer- ,Vrueople and citizens. The consisted of General '•‘> j„.r the path in the297 words
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Article130 1925-03-06 7 l.' iulon. March i. IMn Tin* new.-, that Viscount Kead- is pi t-• Knghind monopolises di > issi n. The opinion is uni Ui-; y !..-:d that it concerns the propos- "f t.»c ciiimuittce appointed by the i-.i ii- yea: t«» repo t and make recom v< in130 words
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Article163 1925-03-06 7 b( London, March 4. !!t Vf U,lcl1 of State rejected n nta! eruiuiiv t V' nnR u,, a govem"Piurn t. nedh-Ml i a v,ew to restricting Th t n mC(,lc al pmposes. l| l»iuii!e(i U, t} lat^ il r>eva Sarbadhikari. °pii m was vl consumption of and163 words
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Article59 1925-03-06 7 Tr ade Facilities Bill. The t London, March 4. S' i«l Kcononi'il'HV* “«> embodies the n, W*nl to l; Un r t,,,<:e proposal: 1, f L lto J' *t «,f K 3 re S Quarters o' Pun, -.nd ai ‘1 0fl 1,1 England V of nuhim colonies for th< J59 words
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335 1925-03-06 7 London, March 4. Tiflis In an inaugural speuh at the opening of the third session of the contra executive committee of the Union of Soviet Republics M. Kalinin appealed to tlie peasants to cooperate with the Government. He announced that a bill335 words
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Article123 1925-03-06 7 London, March 4. In the House of Commons, moving a resolution condemning the composition and proceedings of the Food Commission. Mr. Lansbury asserted that high dividends proved the existence of profiteering. He cited the tea companies, one of which, he said, paid 172 per cent. Mr. Alexander,123 words
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Article112 1925-03-06 7 London March 4. Berlin When the funeral procession of Hen Kbeit wended its way through thronged streets decorated with black and the republican colours it halted at the steps uf the Reichstag and a crowd of 200,000 silently and leverently listened to a funeral oration by112 words
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Article115 1925-03-06 7 London, March 4. The Hague The Sooialist party introluced a bill in the second chamber provider for the disarmament of Holland based •n the lines of the bill now being debated n Denmark. The bill aims firstly, at reduction of annual recruitment from 19,500 to .‘5,000 for115 words
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213 1925-03-06 7 London, March 4. The question of European security has undergone a new development as a result jf the German proposal for a mutual security pact between Britain, France Belgium and Germany, eventually iuclud mg Italy if the latter desires it, and upplcmented by213 words
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Article45 1925-03-06 7 London, March 4. It is reported from Batavia that the 1 British steamer Flevo caught fire forty miles off Tandjong Priok and sank. The crew were picked up and landed ati Batavia, except the British mate alid eight Chinese, who are missing.45 words
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389 1925-03-06 7 Following up a report of a rise in the price of local beef in Kuala Lumpur on Monday morning, a Malay Mail reporter ascertained that the price had gone up from 8*5 cents to 44 cents for the best quality meat,389 words
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Article56 1925-03-06 7 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, March t. A murder was committed in the Muni •ipal peons’ quarters in Duke Stree! where an Indian Mohamednn stabbed hi brother’s wife to death. A Municipal jaga arrested the man an< handed him over to the police with Uv knife with56 words
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477 1925-03-06 7 A point cf some importance was involv.<l in the appeal on which judgment was given by the ('hiof Justice (Sir Walter Shaw) and Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennanl yesterday. The litigants were Chinese. The Chief Justice in reviewing the facts of the case,477 words
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160 1925-03-06 7 HODGE IN THE CITY. Johore Coolie’ s Experiences In Singapore. A Tamil coolie from Johore lold a somewhat pathetic story of his first visit to Singapoic in the Dirtrict Court yesterday when two Tamils were charged with robbery. The complainant’s story was that he came to Singapore for the first160 words
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Article171 1925-03-06 7 On March 13 there arrives in Singapore on a world cruise another magnificent liner of the Canadian Pacific Steamship Co. She is the Empress of France, which was built on the Clyde in lt>23 and is a vessel of IS,<lOO tons gross register, and ihe holder171 words
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2988 1925-03-06 8 The Government's contribution of $20,000 to the cost of rebuilding- the military buildings at Fort Canning—a scheme which is being carried out at a cost of nearly $1,000,000 by the Municipality, who will use the site for a service reservoir—was the principal matter2,988 words
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115 1925-03-06 8 The Chinese, named Soli B'l) charged with the murder oMus m 0 1 1 with a changkol in a house in Thou-" Hoad on* February 4, was comniiUci trial by the second magistrate l* Clarke). i... The accused's father gave that the115 words
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120 1925-03-06 8 In. an account of her vvoi „f Lady Astor mentions that the V( v Singapore asked her to take up j-'ar difficult question of the social r0 Eastern ports, and the best wa v* ;tV v i' 111 tecting and helping men of tlu*120 words
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1936 1925-03-06 9 Dentistry de Luxe. Court Reduces Bill for Super -Teeth. cil i ja vi.J Galloway was defendant in which came before Mr. Justice ai ,.,,,'arti in the Supreme Court, in vv’.ich Mr. T. O. Naughvn lu S7UU< the value of a dental t« the defendant. I' 1 U I Stevens appeared1,936 words
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170 1925-03-06 9 Chua lveng Ilwee, the Chinese merchant who was committed to prison last Friday for contempt of court on an order which was suspended until Wednesday, appeared before Mr. Justice Barctt-Lennard. The dtfondant was found by His Lordship on the previous Friday to170 words
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Article144 1925-03-06 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, March 3. The report of the directors of Taiping Tin states that the revenue was $720,688 and after paying off the expenditure the balance of $420,824 remains, to which has to bo added $O5-970, leaving a balance of $480,801. The directors recommend144 words
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Article211 1925-03-06 9 “The present year holds unbounded possibilities in tin mining, and prospects this year will be the best the industry has ever known to date. It is quite probable the price will reach A’.'JUO a ton within the next few months.” This statement was made on February 4211 words
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135 1925-03-06 9 After being away from the Colony for four years a Singhalese named K. L. Pereira returned recently and surrendered himself to the police on a charge of criminal breach, of trust in respect of sl(>,or>4 alleged to have been committed between135 words
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197 1925-03-06 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, February 28. Mr. F. H. Grummitt, who presided at the annual meeting of Papan Tin Mines, said that the company had got into difficulties in connection with the debenture interest on the sub-lease granted to Mr.197 words
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169 1925-03-06 9 The practice of demanding; more than their legal fare is getting as common with the motor-boats plying- for hire from Johnston’s Pier as it is with Oho taxis on the streets, and it received a much needid check in the Marine169 words
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Article191 1925-03-06 9 The drawbacks in having only twi* Judges sitting in appellate jurisdiction were vividly demonstrated in Alor Star last week, says the Straits Echo, when, in the Kedah Court of Appeal, the Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Whitley went called upon to hear an appeal by a Malay191 words
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376 1925-03-06 10 Although further details are now avail* able of the murder of Oei Khee I) joe, n retired Serna rang merchant, at his house;, lit, Duxton Hill, on the night of February 25, police enquiries have not revealed the slightest clue376 words
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189 1925-03-06 10 SUPREME COURT. Cases Fixed for Current Month’ s Sittings. There were thirty-two cases on the list for the March sittings of the Supreme ■Court, which wa: fixed on Friday, by the Chief Justice (Sir Walter Shaw). Several of the cases were stood over until April. Among the actions fixed for189 words
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208 1925-03-06 10 iho Chief Commissioner of the Indian Railway Hoard locently visited Burma ami made a comprehensive* survey of the problem of railway communications in that Province. The Pioneer says the financial results recorded by the Burma Railways will probably justify the? adoption of a continuous programme208 words
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694 1925-03-06 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, March 2. When the Peck-Kussell appeal was .mentioned in the appeal court this morn- ing consisting of Mr. Justice Sproule, as I President, Mr. Justice Brown and Mr. Justice Deane, Mr. K. D. Shearn,694 words
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135 1925-03-06 10 AFTER EIGHTEEN MONTHS. Sequel to Sin Ghee Hin Execution.” Two Chinese who were alleged to have* taken part in a particularly brutal crime committed at the height of the secret terrorism in ***** were committed for trial at the Assizes on a charge of attempted murder, by the Second Magistrate135 words
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470 1925-03-06 10 The death of General Sir Arch link. Anson, K.C.M.G., which Reuter cablet from London on hebvuary 2*, remotes, f rom the list of non. ioned officer.-* of tht Straits Settlement'* Civil Service, the oldest recipient above the rank of clerk. He retired in470 words
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144 1925-03-06 10 There \va« a sequel in the Si preme Court, on Frdav, to t!u» case heard some six months ago in which the Chinese firm Leong Meng Ilin, manufacturers of a Chinese medicated wine, sued Chua Hwan Kwee, claiming an injunction restraining the144 words
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Article54 1925-03-06 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, March 3. The North Taiping Tin Dredging Co. directors’ report shows a net revenue of $175,404. After deducting interim dividends, etc., $57,275 is available for distribution. From this sum the directors recommend that $37,301 he written off. leaving $19,973 to be carried54 words
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81 1925-03-06 10 Straits Steamship Co.’ s New Wharf. The Government are leasing to the Straits Steamship Co. a portion of the fare-shore at Sungei Nyor for the purpose of erecting a wharf on the property for facilitating the building, repairing locking arid slipping of vessels. The properly comprises the bank and bed81 words
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531 1925-03-06 10 Tho annual general meeting of Mavnnrt and Co., Ltd., was held at Chart,.!"'. Rank Buildings on Tuesday ij. > j* re ijciii'. present Messrs. John Mitchell (chairman! II. McW alter, Dr. R. Crawford (rtire.* .ors), II. Dawson, and P. N. Knight. n531 words
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Article178 1925-03-06 10 At the meeting of the Municipal commissioners on Friday last, Dr. l’athy pit* questions as to the rates of daily waffe| paid to Municipal coolies. The Piesuhn replied that the rates are as follows Executive Municipal Engineer partment :—Road coolies (ordinary). cents per day road coolies 55178 words
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Article27 1925-03-06 10 Owing to His Excellency the ~f t.brt VMS., the O' the next meeting of the Le.aJsia* u oil has been altered from Monday, March IC.27 words
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1372 1925-03-06 11 I Reuter Telegram.] London February 27. 'p»- fifth and la«t Test 0l i here to-day in Infect wea- i u a 0 ie 29,000 spectators. i,l r i ii won the toss u.ul batted first, ore at the dose of play >*«*! >tart,I Reuter Telegram.] - 1,372 words
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Article891 1925-03-06 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia, February 22. Among foreign visitors who arrived in Netherlands India in the course of last week were the Prince and Princess of Shaumburgh Lippe, who were entertained by the Sultan of Deli at a teaparty. Mr. Bliss Stebbins, manager and proprietor891 words
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167 1925-03-06 11 A Chinese who escaped from the Civil Prison in 1919 was produced in the District Court on Tuesday on the charge on which he was originally arrested—one of criminal broach <4* trust in respect of $11,923 worth of pepper. Court Inspector167 words
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Article166 1925-03-06 11 The wedding took place on February 2*5 ♦it St,. Andrew’s Cathedral, Archdeacon F. (i. Swindell officiating, of tylr. I*. 4. Hurl nett and Miss Gladys Tyler. The l.ridogroom was supported by Mr. J. LI right as best man while 1 the bride, who arrived from home by the166 words
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Article185 1925-03-06 11 .Commenting on the Singapore base, Lieut-Commander Ken worthy, in the London Daily Chronicle, states that if tho project were properly examined on strategical grounds, the public would agree that lx*tter value could be obtained by expenditure on the existing dockyard n Sydney than on the “white elephant” at185 words
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Article975 1925-03-06 12 mistrusts and fears.—Straits Times. February 27. Tt is unnounc?d from Tokio tliat the Japanese Diet has ratified the recently signed treaty between Russia and Japan. We have already explained briefly that we cannot see in this contract between closely associated nations the “answer to the Singapore Base,”mistrusts and fears.—Straits Times. February 27. - 975 words
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Article1087 1925-03-06 12 Straits Times, February 'jx Reform of the Imperial Colonial Office is in contemplation and it certainly ought to be advantageous. Work is increasing beyond the powers of the staff to handle it, and there must be a tendency in these circumstances for the interests of the smallerStraits Times, February 'jx - 1,087 words
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Article929 1925-03-06 12 Straity Times, March 2. We had a reference the other d u t the successful trial of the Cowper Uubber paving blocks in tlm borough 0 f South wark, London. It raises a question j„ reference to increased use, and as there p a propaganda committee in MalayaStraity Times, March 2. - 929 words
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Article981 1925-03-06 13 pleasant memory.—Straits Times, March O Om Wt* are not in the least likely to hear a r .y world thrilling disclosures from the Admirals who have assembled here to consult together on various technical matters. They are not propagandists cither of peace or of war, armament orpleasant memory.—Straits Times, March O Om - 981 words
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Article1046 1925-03-06 13 Straits Times, March 4. Our attention has been drawn to the fact that there is no Discharged Prisoners Aid Society in Singapore. The prison here is the big penal institution for the whole of the Colony, and there are, of course, many types of evil doers within itsStraits Times, March 4. - 1,046 words
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Article1121 1925-03-06 13 Straits Times, March 5. Recently we published a somewhat alarmist report that Germany, in violation of the Peace Treaty, is reorganising her army and recreating her great General Staff. The Karl of Oxford, better known as Mr. Asquith, has signalised his appearance in the House of LordsStraits Times, March 5. - 1,121 words
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Article1816 1925-03-06 14 Weekly Reports of Singapore Firms. Me si Fra-er and Co.’s weekly repoit. dut<d March 4, states The rubber market during th past week i slupvn considerable strength, and, with another heavy fall in London ato< k lecorded, trie statistical posit.on in j the commodity appeal* at l1,816 words
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268 1925-03-06 14 A somewhat curious case wn u the Supreme Court or 7JX h# r J 4 the Chief Justice (Sir Walter SWi which C. 1). I). Hogan, It. Karf R o < a iC. K. Samuel sued F. M. N„' p,.268 words
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Article333 1925-03-06 14 His Kxcellency the Governor will t*«l leaving Singapore on March 13 for kaaUl Lumpur by the F.M.S. yacht Sea Bulkl Lady Guilleniard will he leaving Sinpi-I pore by the night mail train on March HI for Kuala Lumpur. His Excellency a&dl Lady (Juillemard will probably return ul Singapore333 words
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Article132 1925-03-06 14 The Municipal health statement forJJJ xveelc ending February 21 gives t i i number of deaths as 191), represen »nP J death rate of 26.10 per milk* per compared with 24.27 in the P rt c we( .iS and with 24.73 in the corresponding m i of132 words
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1871 1925-03-06 15 Sued by the Hospital. Alleged Remark to Patient’ s Wife. I that hi* had not recciv- l ,rl tr< Httm*nU and that a nursing: rZl Id* wif« that he was posing” M suffering from typhoid fevar, 1 i by Mr. W. II. Dop. a Singai« d Ending a ease in1,871 words
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Article1038 1925-03-06 15 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, March 2. The final of the mixed foursomes golf competition was played over the Malacca Course on Thursday and Friday, when Mrs. Barnes and Wallace conceding f> strokes beat Mrs. Baker and Hi me by 1 and o. At the end of nine1,038 words
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Article302 1925-03-06 15 A correspondent forwards an account of a presentation to Mr. F. E. Marsh, Municipal Water Engineer, and refers to the loss sustained by the Municipal Commissioners of other old officials in tho service, including Mr. B. Ball, at one time Municipal Engineer, W’ho retired302 words
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Article151 1925-03-06 15 We much regret to record the death of Mr. John Maxwell, of the firm of Kupert Manasseh and Elias, which occurred at the General Hospital, on Tuesday, following an attack of enteric fever. Mr. Maxwell, who was only about 42 years of age, was a151 words
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738 1925-03-06 16 A ceremony similar to that which inaugurated the stay of the special service squadron at Singapore took place at Johnston’s Pier on Monday, when the Adini- 1 lals attending the naval conference landed and were officially welcomed. The ceremony, though sheit,738 words
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Article27 1925-03-06 16 Ronong Tin Dredging Co.—First half month of February, dredge No. 1 59 piculs, dredge No. 3 153 piculs. Loh Kiri Mining Co.—Tls. 218.9 G (Jan.)27 words
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299 1925-03-06 16 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, February 27. Mr. 1*. Simpsop presided at the annual meeting of the Straits Settlements (Penang) Association, and gave an interesting resume of the woik during the past year, in the course of which he dealt at length299 words
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Article312 1925-03-06 16 The usual huge gathering of juveniles with a sprinkling of adults attended the Children’s Concert given in the Victoria Theatre on Saturday afterno n. Th? concert may he registered as among th most successful of the long series. Tin* Philharmonic Orchestra, in full strength, played several items312 words
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Article123 1925-03-06 16 A number of changes in the Singapore police appointments are announced. Inspector Smith goes to Roehore, and is relieved at, the Central Station by Inspector Dale. Inspector Johnson, of Orchard Road division, is going on leave to Australia this week, and will be relieved by Inspector Pearson, from123 words
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Article1248 1925-03-06 16 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, February 21. This country has been figuring conspicuously in international affairs. Last Saturday there was signed in Paris the new Treaty between France and Siam, as Reu.’er will have informed you by this time. This lias been in the course ol negotiation1,248 words
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275 1925-03-06 16 The annual prize distribution of t Singapore Chinese Girls’ School, held the Victoria Memorial Hull «>n Ind nfternon, proved a very enjoyable a successful function. I*ady (luillciM made the presentation, and thePrinrip Miss A. V\. Curtis, welcomed a lai gathering of parents275 words
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Article107 1925-03-06 16 Sentence of one months 0 j a prisonment without the jj nJf a was passed on a coolie for i of jam, value 35 cents, 'j st ato. and Co. by the Thin! fct t Saturday. The accused a ;vaS ing out of the shop, when107 words
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Article65 1925-03-06 17 Time is not responsible for uc Strnu* ‘"'correspondent*. CorrcJop' Bion l l bear in mind that letter* <"“ t and to the point I.ong St be s«‘<.rt ant tQ be rejected or Jiblin* cr-n 1 1 n> Correspondent* must h |e?siy cut not necessarily for inclfsc the r t65 words
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Article302 1925-03-06 17 T th Kditor of the Straits Times. iis iveeniy been pointed out to im t j ie withdrawal by at Y Kusscll and Messrs. J. A. !r ’.I v. *(•<♦. of their Appeal, it is ox1Iu" 1 doubtful whether the Court ol w. uUl allow argument on certain302 words
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Article150 1925-03-06 17 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—Since Orchard and Grange R.mds were dug up for the sewerage in NovemLer la>t a >tatf of coolies has been seen iff and on fov the apparent purpose of mending the broken surface without any material benefit to the users of150 words
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Article173 1925-03-06 17 1 b,lkor T the Straits Times. l tiarVof V n! U,e r M,uo U (i b v Hon. loreniv t 1 nira lore Radio Society KV l( u tto i; Published in yes terinform vi.i i f! 11 Straits Tunes and tc li'iVitd inadvis* ki 1 Sp<,n< u nt173 words
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Article469 1925-03-06 17 Tr, *L «wnya. Si,,_ Kdltor of th e Straits Times. 'in.l one' 1 wE! l ti K C stlan »cr to in In, h h ha travelled ex[h"*Me<l j„ lh ,l r hav e been intensely s|,,hs of M- l. v 5 ,V, "K his first I469 words
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Article514 1925-03-06 17 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Following with much interest tin xcollcnl series of articles appearing ot. Vlalaya, my interest suddenly became in cense on reading in Saturday's issue thi rescript ion of the incident at Ipch on Christmas Day. Is there not on your staff ,lr.514 words
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Article344 1925-03-06 17 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —The question of feeding the huge Asiatic popu.ation ot Singapore has, I believe, never been discussed, openly at any rate, by those interested in the prop. uu Ras.ein Naval base; maybe provision has been made, but the storage344 words
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Article604 1925-03-06 17 To the Editor of the Straits Time3. Sir, —Since coming to the F. M. S. oi. temporary duty at Seremban I have been impressed by the number of cases oTuberculosis amongst Europeans, and J think it might serve a uselul purpose t. point out that604 words
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125 1925-03-06 17 Litigation between two Chinese women, named Ung Lay and Koh Kim, over a piece of land at Siglap concluded in the Supreme Court, on Tuesday, when the Chief Justice (Sir Walter Shaw) gave judgment for $703 for the defendant on125 words
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Article598 1925-03-06 17 Per Ante nor from Liverpool :--C. W. Abrams, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Breingan, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. B. Chambers, A. J. Crosse, C. H. Davies, Mrs. Day and Miss Day, Mrs. Johnstone and child, Mr. and Mrs. A. MacDonald, E. G. Poyser, J. Ryder, Mrs. G. B.598 words
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Article92 1925-03-06 17 It is notified for gencial information that the Right Honourable the Secretary of State for the Colonies has intimated his approval of the Medical Departments of the Federated Malay States and Straits Settlements being styled in future the Malayan Medical Service. A Chinese, named Lim Keck Sec,92 words
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1104 1925-03-06 18 The match between the S.C.C. and the* Services, which was played on the padang on Saturday, and drawn, produced exhilarating cricket. It was emphatically a batsmen’s day, and a total of 426 runs was scored in the course of the afternoon. The Club batted1,104 words
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Article1572 1925-03-06 18 [Reuter Telegram.] Cruiser’s Team Defeat S.K.C. The football team of H.M.S. Concord piled up four goals against the S.R.C. on the pudang on Tuesday evening, as compared with one scored against them. Considering that the naval men were out of practice they played remarkably good football, particularly when they[Reuter Telegram.] - 1,572 words
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Article106 1925-03-06 18 ilvtnvj The S. R. C. anil the appeared to be well matched met at hoc-key on Monday. g r. attacked strongly, and roU managed to secure the "in Oehlers with an easy tl a r quarters in the first half. L were i M l Vnn S.R.C.--L. Gainmell >-106 words
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Article1650 1925-03-06 19 A( ,idents on Third Day. Our Own Correspondent.) (K,0nl Kua j a Lumpur February 2C Ku excellent racing to-day the Selangor Spring J* lh,r All the nine events were work*eiin* AH ulth ough there were off in the seventh race Hobb? t»o accideirii*- 1 escaped without and in1,650 words
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Article931 1925-03-06 19 (jfist Race for Guillemard Cup The for the Guillemard Cup will ),o one to he remembered for years by those participating, and requires the combination ot a Conrad pen, a dipsomaniuc s imagination, and the truthfulness of a Washington to do it justice also, to put it on a931 words
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Article403 1925-03-06 19 A Fiasco at Kuala Lumpur. The ambitious boxing programme at Kuala Lumpur on Friday evening proved a fiasco. The attendance was not sufficient to provide the purses promised, and the promoter, a certain M. A. Doraisamy, had good cause to regret his venture. Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent writes403 words
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Article757 1925-03-06 20 [Reuter Telegram.] All Blacks in Canada. London, February 19.—Victoria (British Columbia). The All Blacks defeated a side representing Victoria by 68 points to four. In the first round of the Northern Union Cup on February 18 Keighley defeated Dewsbury by four points to nil. In a reply, Featherstone drew[Reuter Telegram.] - 757 words
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Article822 1925-03-06 20 Report Indicates Flourishing Condition. The report of the Swimming Club, Singapore, for the year ended January 31 indicates that this old established and popular sporting institution is in a flourishing condition. With a balance foi hand of over $6,000, the question of extensions and improvements has been822 words
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Article451 1925-03-06 20 S.G.C. Competitions. The Singapore Golf Club February monthly medal was played for on Saturday and Sunday. The senior division was won by E. E. F. Pretty with a net score of 73, and the junior division by W. McMullan with a net score of 71. In the senior division451 words
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Article52 1925-03-06 20 [Reuter Telegram.] London, February 26. Austria and Mexico have challenged for the Davis Cup. London, March 2. Sydney Australasia has challenged P a V is U P* The representatives be Anderson, Patterson and Hawkes. London, March 3. Ne«r York: New Zealand has challenged for the[Reuter Telegram.] - 52 words
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Article178 1925-03-06 20 On Sunday the Chinese Swimming Club tenrn nf pol a combined aj l of Hawkins and H.M.A.S Adelaide. The Club team won by a ?ood margin but the visitors were game m spite their being out of practice. vWt th* U dub y th Ambrose wi A team178 words
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Article70 1925-03-06 20 In Java. H. Oliveiro, a SiniraDorp i the (lyweight ehampfon of Wm,*!!" appears to have been unfortunam' recent contest with Young V ri u had Frisco down in thp t0 I the referee sent the Filipino i„ 'u"f' f r r.TXf-® 8 r t > and subsequently'<? qualified Oliveiro70 words
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124 1925-03-06 20 An accident which fortunately had n serious consequences occurred at Tan* Barracks on Wednesday. A private driven by a Malay overtook a Ion crowded with soldiers, and cut aero., striking the lorry and forcing it t swerve into the ditch. There124 words
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Article32 1925-03-06 20 (Aneta’a Service.) Batavia, March l A terrible explosion has occurred at i secret fireworks plant at Blora, in th Residency of Renibang. Six were killa and two were mortally wounded.(Aneta’a Service.) - 32 words
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Article42 1925-03-06 20 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, March 4 Over two million dollars were realise from two sales of property in the Noonii estate here, and it is estimated that tft balance of the property will fetch ha* u million more.42 words
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Article139 1925-03-06 20 A cable received by the owners of ti Flevo, Chop Thio Hoo Lye, of Beach Ko» on Wednesday stated that the vessel was* fire 40 miles from Slurman, and that tl chief officer aud a clerk were among d nine men missing. The rest of139 words
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Article122 1925-03-06 20 We have received the following the ag. Colonial Secretary, Straits ments The announcement may now be that the Government of Hongkong generously offered to His Majesty Ornment a gift of £250,000 towa cost of the Singapore Base. *nci has been most gratefully accepted t Majesty’s Government. The122 words
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1095 1925-03-06 21 t lie roads, naval Kith about the harbour, uschre ovrrvwliere in town c.J ni)t forget if it would VUV** i 'wit of Home importance] that a n«' a! Hut it could easily i-mkintr P ,a )U for1,095 words
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Article92 1925-03-06 21 Sentence of six months rigorous imIpiisonment was passed on a Chinese by the Second Magistrate in an unusual cas* 1 of cheating on Tuesday. It was stated by acting Court Inspector Stewart that the accused tried to sell two gold bangles, the hollow interiors of which92 words
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Article348 1925-03-06 21 Reuter's agent announced yesterday that the total amount he had received towards the fuml for preserving St. Paul's Cathedral was $23,919.13. Two hampers of fruit put on the train at Malacca for conveyance to Kuala Lumpur aroused the suspicions of a railway guard, as a result348 words
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427 1925-03-06 21 Mr. H. P. de Silva, jeweller, of High Street, Singapore, sued l)r. A. A. Mulle, practising in Singapore, for $1,225 arrears of rent, in Mr. Justice BarrettLonnard’s court on Wednesday. The statement of claim set forth that in September, 1922, the427 words
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Article109 1925-03-06 21 ALKAFF.- On February 22, 1925, at No. 571, East (’oast Rond, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. S. M. AlkalT, a son. Both are well. KLYNK. At Government Quarters, F, Penang Lane, Singapore, at 4.45 p.m. on February 28, 1925, to Mr. and Mrs. Christopher F. S. Klyne, u son.109 words
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Article25 1925-03-06 21 MARSHALL—MASON. —George J. Marshall to Frances Mason, on February 28, 1900, at the Methodist Episcopal Church, Coleman Street, Singapore, by the Rev. Morgan.25 words
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Article33 1925-03-06 21 MITCHELL GREIG. At Presbyterian Church, Orchard Road, on Saturday, February 28, 1925, Ethel, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Greig to William, youngest son of Mrs. Mitchell, all of West Hartlepool.33 words
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Article213 1925-03-06 21 Singapore, March 5. EXCHANGE. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4% Demand 2/4 1/32 Private 3m. credits 2/4 5/R On New York, Demand 55% Private 1)0 d/s 57% Qn Franco, Bank 1,010 On India, Bank T. T. 154% On Hongkong, Bank d/d *4 p.c. dis. On Shanghai, Bank213 words
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Article469 1925-03-06 21 MINING. Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers 1 1 Batung Padang 0.02% 0.65 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.70 1.75 £1 £t Idris Hydraulics 28/6 29/6 xd. 1 1 Johan Tin 0.54 0.57 10/-10/-Kampong 41/- 42/£1 £1 Kamunting Tin 56/- 57/6 10 10 Kinta Asso. 6.20 6.50 1 1469 words
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Advertisement86 1925-03-06 21 NOTICE AH communications for both the Strait* Times ami the Straits Budget should be addressed to the Hoad Office, Cecil and Stanley Streets, Singapore, Straits Settlements. The post free price of the Straits Times to the United Kingdom and foreign countries is $54 a your. The post free price of86 words
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Obituary50 1925-03-06 21 DEATHS MISS JANE SHKPHERDSON. -On March 4. 1925, in her 55th year, at 217-3, Queen Street. SUNDRUM. At No. 9, Lorong 29, Gcylang Road, on February 27, 1925, at 5 a.hi., John Joseph Sundrutn, son of tho late Mr. Solomon Sundrum, and brother of Samuel, David, Eb. and Daniel Sundrum.50 words
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Article, Illustration6154 1925-03-06 22 \\. U l oran - (By U l oran, F.R.G.S.. etc.) Tht i limit and Tin lJelt. .(ini dominating note If the pleasant sympnony ol :hroUgR V ut ,uhht»r, there are other ta' a ,!i 1 nhostraticn of amazing chords m MUSt equally a.i powerprvductivi: coconut plantations ful. V’ 1 Malava you6,154 words
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1088 1925-03-06 24 ,Jr 0wn Correspondent.) llala Lumpur, February 27. L'Mjci-ha| r" y f how a mysterious a whit, hint>se woman dressed in sh.K-s. a 11 imji black skirt with whitt atta< 'H’kmgs, and carrying at IVotertur" the office of the ti (Mr. D. Richards)1,088 words
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2657 1925-03-06 25 The annual dinner of the Malaya section of the Institute of Chemistry of (treat Britain and Ireland was held in tlu Scottish Masonic Temple, Kuala Lumpur on February. The guest.; included Lieut.-('idonel Swettenham, Mts.us. C. N. Maxwell, II. B. Egnn nt Hake2,657 words
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294 1925-03-06 25 (From Our Own Corresp. lt Kuala Lumpur, Febr 2$ The annual meeting of the A. Associaton of Mr.laya was held J a evening. wiuay Mr. Douglas, presiding, said that the association was achieving the Wets b had set out to attain.294 words
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Article328 1925-03-06 25 The following reaches us from Alor Star Tunku Shuib, son of His Highness the Sultan, and Tunku Izaham, son of His Highness Tunku Ibrahim, C.M.G.. AO., will leave for Europe by the 1’ and t). Malwa which leaves Penang on March H in order to further their328 words
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Article73 1925-03-06 1 General.— Rubber It«*nis I Big Rubber Haul 1 British Malaya Rubber Statistics 2 laical Rubber Auctions 2 January Rubber Returns 2 Rubber Paving >< Rubber Price Averages 3 Rubber Stocks .*t Telegram— Buasett Rubber C»MHjxtny 1 Mayfield Rubber 2 Correspondence.— Rubber Dcalei Stocks art! Restriction 3 Meetings and Reports.—73 words
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Article58 1925-03-06 1 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, March 4. The re|»ort of the directors of Bassett Rubber Company shows a profit of $17,297, to which has to be added $54,984. The directors recommend that $72,2h2 be carried forward to the next account, subject to directors’ fees. The all-in-cost was58 words
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Article290 1925-03-06 1 The directors of the Chubau Rubber Co. are recommending n 5 per *****, dividend for the year ending Decern he i :tl, 1924. The directors of the Kundong Rubber Estate, Ltd., have declared an interim dividend of 4 per cent, in rospeett of the •financial year ending September290 words
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1496 1925-03-06 1 The twenty-third ordinary general meeting of the Duff Development Company, Ltd., was held on January JO at Winchester House, Old Broad Street, L.( Mr. R. W. Duff (chairman and managing director) presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen, —The directors’ report and statement of1,496 words
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182 1925-03-06 1 A remarkable cas*' was hoaid in District Court on Tuesday, Jj,, P. F. David, which was the 1 v theft of $30,000 worth of '»P j !)V from Sungei Tiran estate, (t Japanese proprietors,, at ho a i,«jnj January 14, a182 words
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Article300 1925-03-06 2 r r of Imports and Exports has sent us the following c m* Th** 0 f the quantity and value of rubber exported from British -utive stutonn- ua »phe ftgores, which are in tons, represent total300 words
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916 1925-03-06 2 The fifteenth annual general meeting nf the member-; «»f the Scndayan (F.M.S.) Rubber Company, Ltd., was held on January 28 at the icgistercd ofTicc, 5, Whittingt n-avenue, E.C., Mr. J. A. Macirrepor, M.B.K., J.P. (the Chairman), predding. Mr. L I’iwii, representing th»916 words
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717 1925-03-06 2 Messrs Guthrie and Co. report:-— Singapore, February 26. There has been no special feature of interest to record this week. After firming somewhat on Continental buying the market has remained steady with only mall business passing. Quotations: —March 64 cents, April to717 words
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431 1925-03-06 2 The fifteenth ordinary general meeting of the Luinut Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on Janiia r y 22 at 3, Idol-lane, E.C. Sir Frank A. Swettenham G.C.M.G., C 11. (the Chairman), said that the total f'-np for the year under review was 774,871)431 words
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Article88 1925-03-06 2 Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, March 2. r J? s < i‘ n at the ani, ual meeting of Mayfield Rubber Plantations, Mr. F. A. 1 ledger said that the profit was $74,093, which, with $/G.120 brought forward made a total of $150,213 to be dealt with. A 1088 words
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Article26 1925-03-06 2 Bedford Plantations.— 0,200 lbs. Remain Perak.—23.757 lbs. (Jlenealy.—13.384 lbs. Hill Rise.—8,100 lbs. Revland.— 4,955 lbs. Rat anui.—20.097 lbs. Trafalgar.—51,300 lbs. Trolak.— 9,775 lbs.26 words
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Article177 1925-03-06 2 The restricted output of Sedcnak Rubl'cr Estates for year ended Ocober 31, 1924, was 5551,484 lbs., as against 000,582 bs. previous year. Total crop was sold in Singapore at average of Is. 0.50d. per pound, against Is. O.lOd. After charging all expenditure to revenue account, cost in177 words
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Article65 1925-03-06 3 (The Straits Times Is not responsible foi the opinions of its correspondents. Corre spondcnts should btar in mind that letters must be short and to the point. Lon# rambling epistles are liable to be rejected 01 ruthlessly cut down. Correspondents must enclose their names, not necessarily foi publication but65 words
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501 1925-03-06 3 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—It is hard to understand the reason for all the sympathy expressed on behalf of rubber dealers who were caught napping in the act of cheating Restriction. Is it not a fact that, when the rumours came about501 words
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Article228 1925-03-06 3 Ha ytor Rubber Estates. The report of the directors of Haytor Rubber Estates, Ltd., for the year endad December 31, 1024, shows a net profit of $19,183.50 as against .$16,859.66 for the previous year. To this must be added the balance of $8,226.69 brought forward from last account, making a228 words
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727 1925-03-06 3 RUBBER PAVING. Success of the Cowper Rubber Block. We drew attention some time ago to the “Cowper” patent Rubber Road Raving Block, which has recently been tested in the Borough High St., Southwark, London. The following report has just been made in regard to this test by Mr. Arthur Harrison,727 words
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Article31 1925-03-06 3 The* average Rubber prices in Singapore and London for the current Restriction quarter for the period ending February 27 ere ns follows:— Local OLONKOIld cents London Is. 5*453ti:j<kl.31 words
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Article40 1925-03-06 3 Messrs. Lewis and Peat’s cable received from their London office on Tuesday gives fiondon Rubber stocks 1,750 tons down for he week ending February 28. Tin* lot f d now on band is 2!i t 25U tons.40 words
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366 1925-03-06 3 Stock j Par Exchange j Tar F Sto(,,f Value. Company. Prices. Value. Company. fl Anglo-Malay 26/3 i*l Linggi r,(, eB. £1 ;Vr K ni e ?2/ London-Asmlic 11 Hakap Plantns 10/ •>/ i, u bok I*l Banteng 2</6 j im Lumut fl Batu Caves366 words
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702 1925-03-06 3 Capital Issue Eaid Up Value Dividends Fra.ier I'.yall i 01 AA Company Co. Kvatt. i'iS'tffi i P-c. mt. a/e year 29-2-25 Xllc-sibv (81) l.:}0 1.35 1-, i.r, 1 «> p.e. mt. a, c year 30-9-^aAlor Gajaii (.>1) 1.95 1.15 J.OO UO i 1 5702 words
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Advertisement165 1925-03-06 4 THE vwv*-rn-i 1924 STANDARD MODELS 4 Cylinder 6 Cylinder $2,550 $3,350 Apply (Incorporated in Singapore) MOTOR DEPARTMENT. 20, GRANGE ROAD, SINGAPORE. Reward of Achievement is Popularity “The popularity of the Buick is the natural result of its achievements in trials and everyday use, both in town and up-country. <Ss A*165 words
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