The Straits Budget, 3 July 1925
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Title Section32 1925-07-03 1 The Straits Budget BONG THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED OVER THREE-QUARTERS OF A CENTURY] No. 3516 Singapore, Friday, July 3, 1925 0 Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.32 words
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Article274 1925-07-03 1 LEADERS Sleeping Sickness 3 British Foreign Policy 3 The Cor.l Crisis 3-4 Things That Matter 4 The Imperial War Museum 4-o Those Prai Docks 5 Telegrams, Reuter and Special Covering Past Week’s News 17-20 Pictures Malaya at Wembley 13 Incorporated Society of Planters 14 Singapore Wedding 15 Mountains of274 words
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Article4063 1925-07-03 1 t L es *erday in 'the Supreme Court o e c t»ng: Chief Justice (Mr. Justice rou K ave judgment in the adjourned aTJ a- Abdulrahman bin Shaikh ka v Gulam Murtuza Ghatala. The •>0 was a claim for possession of 15 1 amford Hoad and for4,063 words
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Article43 1925-07-03 2 There was a dramatic incident in tk Serangoon Police Station on Fhh when a Chinese staggered in bleiJSS’' from a stab wound, gave the nam.- i the man w.ho had stabbed him and 6 f mediately afterwards dropped down dead*43 words
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Article85 1925-07-03 2 During the war the German rauW Eniden sunk the French torpedo Mosquet in Penang harbour, and took \ul officers and men. who were killed or aLa subsequently of their wounds to Pulo \V a where they were buried. Since then al most every French man-of-war85 words
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Article99 1925-07-03 2 The terms of reference of the cum mittee enquiring into the Chines’ marriage question have been extended bv the addition of the following after the words registration of suoh marriages” To enquire and report whether legist lation in respect of dissolution marriages contracted according to Chinese rites99 words
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Article157 1925-07-03 2 The following appointments are notified in the F. M. S. Government Gazette Mr. A. S. Gifford to be an Assistant Engineer, Public Works Department, F. M. S., Mr. W. L. Mussett to be an Audit Inspector, F.M.S.R., Mr. W. J. Porter to be Telephone Traffic Manager, Posts157 words
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Article188 1925-07-03 2 People in Penang will note with pleasure the appointment of Mr. John Mitchell to be an unofficial member of th<Legislative Council, in the place of Mr. V. Gibbons, who has resigned, says a writer in the Straits Echo. Mr. Mitchell knows at least as much about trade188 words
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Article194 1925-07-03 2 The marriage took place quietly id l J Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore, on June-t'* the Rev. G. T. Shetliffe officiating, of (»P* tain W. Fisher Clarke of the Glenfalloch. to Miss Carrie Millicent Speight, second daughter of the late Mr. W. J. Speight, of Rathgar, Epsom, Auckland, Zealand. The194 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article1153 1925-07-03 3 African territories is assured.—Straits Times, June 26. IV International Conference on sleepsickncss, which was held in London a <t month, has accepted in toto the r j.jjih proposals and recommended that international commission should prori,(I t«» Equatorial Africa to investigate In* whole problem from various important angles. TheAfrican territories is assured.—Straits Times, June 26. - 1,153 words
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Article1152 1925-07-03 3 prods, and time alone can show.—Straits Times, June 27. The long expected debate on the proposed security pact between Britain, France and Belgium on the one hand and Germany on the other was a comparatively tame affair. Neither Mr. MacDonald nor Mr. Lloyd George had anything veryprods, and time alone can show.—Straits Times, June 27. - 1,152 words
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Article1168 1925-07-03 3 Straits Times, June 2'J. The gravity of the situation in the coal mining industry in Britain grows steadily worse lather than better. We now learn that matters have reached such a serious state that the mine-owners have informed the miners that they are giving a month’s noticeStraits Times, June 2'J. - 1,168 words
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Article1090 1925-07-03 4 —Straits Times, June 30. Simple though the proceedings of the Legislative Council were yesterday, they touched on sundry things that matter. I here was the question of the salary paid to the thief Justice, and as the answer given to Mr. Everitt’s question was that the reduction—Straits Times, June 30. - 1,090 words
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Article1024 1925-07-03 4 Stjait.-. Times, July 1. The annual report of the Imperial War Museum, which has just been issued by Sir Martin Conway, the Director-General of the Museum, recalls to our mind the very strong criticisms that were levelled a few years ago at the little 44 juntaStjait.-. Times, July 1. - 1,024 words
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Article1093 1925-07-03 5 the members of its Council. —Strait. Times, July 2. Discussion has been, very properly, postponed by the Federal Council on the Prai Deck* question, until the persons on whom censure may possibly fall have an opportunity of being heard. We cannot help thinking that the unofficial membersthe members of its Council.—Strait. Times, July 2. - 1,093 words
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862 1925-07-03 5 Mr. Lee Pong Seng, the well-known Straits Chinese, a Municipal Commissioner md J.P., was charged in the District Court on Tuesday with cheating inrespect >f a cheque for $38,000, ami was acquitte/1, the Judge (Mr. Franklyn Robinson) throwing out the case862 words
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659 1925-07-03 5 Following a tragic affair which occurred at the Chinese Swimming Club, Tanjong Katong, at about noon un Friday, Mr. Cob Hood Kiat, a prominent member of the Straits Chinese community in Singapore, surrendered himself to the police, and was charged in659 words
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Article43 1925-07-03 5 (A net a’s Service.) 1 ii v i art liatavia, June 27. A junior officer on the C»o\eminent i nnt iii steamer Vumierven has disnppenr--1 v.ith r<()0 trttihleiM. lie i;< po sihiy .board of a Chinese steamer houtvi tor iiingnpore.(A net a’s Service.) - 43 words
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2778 1925-07-03 6 (Monday, June 29.) Present H.E. the Officer Administering the Gov eminent (the lion. Mr. E. E. Hose, C.M.G.) Oihcial Members H.E. the General Officer Commanding the Troops (Major-General Sir 'Iheodort* Fraser, K.C.IL, C.S.L, C.M.G.). The acting Colonial Seretnry (the lion. Hayes2,778 words
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1310 1925-07-03 6 Speaking on the motion for the adjournment the Hen. Mr. C. Kveritt made a strong protest against the reduction of the salary of the Chief Justice of the Colony from $2,000 to $l,BOO. Mr. Everitt said that he voiced the opinion of all1,310 words
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547 1925-07-03 7 A question of great importance to the local banks, involving the validity of a letter of lien, came before the Court of I Appeal, comprising the acting Chief Jus-j lice (Mr. Justice Sproule), Mr. Justice] Brown, and Mr. Justice Deane, on547 words
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874 1925-07-03 7 The thirty-eighth annual meeting of the Kinta Association, Ltd., was held on Friday morning at the offices of the Association, Chartered Bank (hambers. the Chairman (Mr. W. J. Wilcoxson) pit*, iding. There were also present Messrs. \V. 11. MacGregor and J.874 words
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239 1925-07-03 7 It is now certain that the $70,000 in cunoney notes which was missed from the rnuii UospuLcned to Butu I‘anai from Singupoic («n June 20 was stolen, Lite possibility that the money hail been accidentally carried on to another station up the line239 words
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Article217 1925-07-03 7 At the annual meeting of the Shanghai Electric Construction Co., held in L-onuon on June 11, the ehairman, Mr. J. S. Haskell, in the course of his remarks, suit! We have now reached the point at which progress can be made with the rehabilitation of the Singapore undertaking,217 words
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Article120 1925-07-03 7 A pretty wedding 1 was solemnised at the Church of the Visitation, Seromban, un Saturday, the parties being 1 Mr. L. V. J. Lavil'e, the Seremban magistrate., and Miss StanhojHj, sister of Dr. Stanhope, of Seremban. The Rev. Fr. Fourgs performed the ceremony Mr. Eric Hu/.ilton was best120 words
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Article121 1925-07-03 7 Mrs. (I. Smith, of F’, Nnssim Road, was charg'd in llio Second Police Couit, on Monday driving car No. SHBU in a rash and negligent manner, causing previous bodily hurt to a Eurasian school boy, named Pereira, on Saturday. It is alleged that while turning out of121 words
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Article4977 1925-07-03 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, June 2‘J. An important discussion took place at the meeting of the Federal Council at Kuala Lumpur on Monday regarding a motion by the Chief Secretary (Sir George Maxwell) that “pending further4,977 words
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Article92 1925-07-03 9 (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, June 25. The trouble in China, which has spread to Bangkok, is beginning to be felt in Penang in the matter of the price of imported rice and other articles imported from China, in some cases an increase of 50 per92 words
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Article150 1925-07-03 9 Mr. Tan Tang Niuh, J.P., who died «»i< Sunday, at 3.15 u.ni., at his residence, 40. Kerlau Road, was 63 years of age. Ht was a prominent man of business among the Chinese and a very active member o f the Chinese Chamber of150 words
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1357 1925-07-03 9 The hu.f-ycaily meeting of the Strait? Ti ding Company, Ltd., was heal in thi cilices of the company, on Monday. The chairman, Mr. W. J. Wileoxson, presided, and those also present were Messrs. K. V. Pearce, F. A. Pledger and W. A.1,357 words
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129 1925-07-03 9 A .Japanese planter named !<’. Tanaka, mi assistant on Nittoli Estate, Ken gam, lohurc, v, as charged in the Supreme C'ouit, Johore Bahru, on .Junt» 28 with causing hint to a Chinese coolie. Mr. M. V. I‘illai conducted the case for the129 words
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105 1925-07-03 9 The local steamer Kdendale, of iOU tons net, owned by the Heap Eng Moll Steamship Company, of Telok Ayer Street, vhich arrived here on l’ucsdav, "eiu ashore at Billiton, on the cast coast >f Sumatra, on June 2.5, and was not105 words
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855 1925-07-03 10 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, June 29. A meeting of the Federal Council was held at 10 a.m.' to-day in the Council Chamber. The Chief Secretary (Sir George Maxwell) presided and there was a good attendance of members. At855 words
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2183 1925-07-03 10 Kuala Lumpur, June 29. A number of important matters, notably the advisability of retaining the restriction law on the statute book, were raised by the unofficial members at the meeting of the Federal Council at Kuala Lumpur. Speaking on the motion for2,183 words
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Article70 1925-07-03 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Tenang, June In the district court this morning Chcah (Jhye Seng sued Mr. Sinwardhcnc, the newly admitted barrister, claiming $-18-. of which $3lO was money advanced ami the balance money paid at the request of defendant to the Foo Cheong Company. The claimant70 words
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Article37 1925-07-03 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, June Enggor coal has Ik*cu used for the tir.-t time on the mail train from Kuau Lumpur to Penang and back. The results arc stated to be satisfactory.37 words
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Article189 1925-07-03 10 The Indian traders of Singapore, dealing in Areca nut (pinang) have been asked by the Agricultural Economist the Department of Agriculture, S.S. am) F.M.S., Kuala Lumpur, to forward to him samples of the different reeogmsani grades of Areca nut (pinang), and the present market price of each189 words
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3132 1925-07-03 11 The protracted discussion as to whether luib-.e hail should he included in tue municipal building came to an end <,n Friday, when the Municipal (Joimnisb'oners, tneir monthly nice ting, decided dually to adopt the tmrd plan, m ■vxhicn3,132 words
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256 1925-07-03 11 The bravery and public spirit of two young' nun wno boldly tackled an armed (lcspe;ado was fittingly acknowledg'd at «i police parade in trout of the Victoria Memorial Hall at 7 a.in. on Tuesday, when each was presented with a cheque for $250.256 words
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1924 1925-07-03 12 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, July 1. At to-day’s meeting of the Planters’ Association of Malaya the chairman, the Hon. Mr. J. W. Campbell moved That Honorary Membership of the Planters’ Association of Malaya be conferred upon Sir W. George1,924 words
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322 1925-07-03 12 An action begun before the acting Chief Justice (Mr. Justice Sproule) yeateiday was that in which the Singapore Harbour Board were (defendants in a claim by S. Mohamed Sultan, owner of tongkaug registered SloOo, for damages to be assessed, as a result322 words
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114 1925-07-03 12 A ease was mentioned in the District Court on Wednesday in which the Kelantan Gold Mining Company were charged under the Companies Ordinance with failing to luy a balance sheet before the ordinary general meeting of the company held on November 30, 1924,114 words
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Article75 1925-07-03 12 In the District Court, on Monday, the rase in which George Crompton Cooper, formerly employed by Messrs. John Littb and Co., is charged that on or about January 5 last, he, being entrusted with $4,0117.07, as a servant, committed criminal breach of trust, was again mentioned Mr.75 words
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306 1925-07-03 12 At the Supreme Court on Wednesday I before the acting Chief Justice (Mr tice Sproule), Syed Abdulrahani hll Shaikh Alkaff v. Gulam Gha tala, of 70 and 70a, The Arcade wasT claim for possession of 15, StarnfoM Road, and $250 damages306 words
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Article204 1925-07-03 12 Goh Cheng Koh (trading as Chop Swee Bee) v. The Mercantile Bank of Indio, Ltd., was an action commenced before the acting Chief Justice (Mr. Justice P. J. Sproule) on Monday. Plaintiff alleged that on or about March 9 the defendants detained land still detain) from the204 words
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Article79 1925-07-03 12 In the Supreme Court, on Wednesday, before Mr. Justice Deane, an Indian contractor, named K. Nadesan, sued Messrs. E. A. Barbour, Ltd., for $1,123, balance alleged to be due for work done in respect of a tennis court and excavation of a site, for a house. Plaintiff was79 words
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Article178 1925-07-03 12 Action taken at a meeting of Committee No. 4, held on June 26, included the following Decided that the two blocks of tenement bouses to be erected at Kampong Kapor shall front Hindoo Road and Rowell Road instead of fronting Rowell Road and open space as previously decided.178 words
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SUPPLEMENT TO THE STRAITS BUDGET
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Article, Illustration182 1925-07-03 13 The Rubber Growers’ Exhibit. \t \Yemble> this year the Propaganda Department of the Rubber Growers’ Association de.v.rted from the idea of a general exhibit in favour of a more intimate appeal, designed to get right into the lives of the cosmopolitan millions who will visit Wembley. Particular182 words
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Article, Illustration83 1925-07-03 13 Duke and Duchess of York. tu. <im r„ r «Hp informal visit of the Duke and Ikichess of York, who were received h> Messrs, Caldecott and Oliver Marks. "uko and Due hess*' v i siUd ’ever y dep'.rtm.nt and expressed their delight at83 words
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Article, Illustration322 1925-07-03 14 After 33 years in the Hast, including long spells in Burma, in the forests of Siam, and in Malaya, Mrs. Toft, who came to Singapore from Hangkok soon after the death of her husband in 1907, leaves for home by the Malwa this morning. She joinedPhoto, hv l\ok. Pud it; Photo by H. S', liuckcriiigc.; Photos, bv II. M. Stissoon. - 322 words
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Article, Illustration123 1925-07-03 15 The marriage took place quietly at St. Andrew’s Cathedra!, Singapore, on June 2(», the Rev. T. ShetlilTe officiating, of Captain \V. Fisher Clarke, of the (ilenfalloch. to Miss Carrie .Millicent Speight, second daughter of the late Mr. W. J. Speight, of Rathgar, Epsom, Auckland. New Zealand. An extended1*11)1 o hy II .V. Hiiclicritl^t; Photo, by Empire Studio, Ltd; I'hotn by A S /{link’s.; I'hoto*. by Ewf>irc StuJto, Ltd. - 123 words
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Article, Illustration319 1925-07-03 16 A correspondent who recently contri utcd an article to the Straits Hudget describing a visit he paid to two slender and beautifully proportioned mountains in mid Java, (ioenoeng Soemhing, the third highest in the country, and (ioenoeng Sindoro. has now sent us a tew photographsPhotos by R P. Anderson - 319 words
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PAST WEEK’S IMPERIAL AND GENERAL NEWS Contained in Reuter and Special Telegrams.
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2209 1925-07-03 17 iKEI'TER TELEGRAM.] London, June 23'. Shanghai The police yesterday ob‘[n‘\ information of a widespread f,‘ipnt plot to hire motor cars and dash \nmm\ the international settlement bpmbna shooting. The police ordered ru^cs not to hire out cars except toiKEI'TER TELEGRAM.] - 2,209 words
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Article782 1925-07-03 17 London, June 25. Hongkong: The British Consul-General at Canton, replying to the protest of Uuc Civil Governor at Canton with regard to the shooting on Tuesday, emphatically repudiated the Governor’s allegation, that foreign officials at Canton wertt responsible for the affair. He requested the Governor to take the782 words
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Article120 1925-07-03 18 w~w Hongkong, June 26. Further regulations gazetted prohibi; the printing of Chinese papers <and pla cards unless they have previously hoer nuhmitted to and passed by the Secretary for Chinese Atfuirs and also notifying the exercise of power to suppress any newspaper should the public safety demand120 words
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Article291 1925-07-03 18 (From Our Own Correspondent). Hongkong, June 30. The trams have re-started. The British and Portuguese labour, food, transport and labour control offices are working most efficiently. Five hundred Chinese residents have enrolled for public service, of whom 100 enrolled as special constables. j Anti-foreign agitation has extended291 words
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323 1925-07-03 18 London, June 25. Salonika The garrison officers have formed a military government under the presidency of General Pangalos and taken possession of «11 civil and military institutions. The despatch adds that the whole of Greece is reported to he in the throes of323 words
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122 1925-07-03 18 London, June 30. Amsterdam A message from Flushing says that a mysterious case of sabotage has occurred on board the new Dutch cruiser Java, the breech blocks of the guns being removed and thrown overboard, and rifle bands and fire hosepipes being severed.122 words
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Article46 1925-07-03 18 London, July 1. Honolulu Prior to the departure o* the United States fleet for Australia Admiral Coontz sent a message to the people of Australasia expressing the men’s eagerness to depart on the cruise to renew old acquaintances and make many new ones.46 words
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326 1925-07-03 18 London, June 23. Billings, Montana Two-thirds of the state of Montana were shaken by a senes of earthquake shocks yesterday evening. There were no casualties, but widespread though not serious damage occurred to buildings, roads anil bridges. Three trains were bottled-up by326 words
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215 1925-07-03 18 London, July 1. Reparations currencies slumped heavily this morning under the lead of Italian live, which depreciated to 141. French francs arc KM.t*»0 and Belgian 100.20. London, .July Washington It is stated that the conference for the funding of Italy’s war debt215 words
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Article60 1925-07-03 18 London, June 2d. Cnlcuttn Mr. J. M. Sen Gupta, exchief lieutenant of the late Mr. C. R. Dawho was recently engaged for the de fr*nce the Bnwla trial, h >b been elected c fi'n Swarajist party in succos sion to Mr. Dns. Mr. Gupta announced that he60 words
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528 1925-07-03 18 Paris, June 25. Fez A letter from the Sultan read in all the mosques condemns Aid el Krim’* supporters and exhorts all Moroccans tu distrust false news and to await caimly the punishment of the rebels. In the area of Terrual the Riffinns528 words
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Article145 1925-07-03 18 London, June 23. The General Council of f the Trad* Union Congress and the national ext<. tive of the Labour party at a joint I l< ing in London passed a resolution ooc ing that the disgraceful working tions in Chinese mills were the hnmef cause of145 words
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Article541 1925-07-03 19 London, July 1. In the House of Lords, replying to Lord Thomson, Lord Stanhope said the Government were still considering the seale of development of the Singapore base and a decision had not yet been reached541 words
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161 1925-07-03 19 London, July 1. coal owners have formally notified ie Miners’ Federation of the termina hT 01 lie nat ona l wages agreement on u y owners have not yet made enmte proposals for a revision of condions but the letter accompanying the161 words
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765 1925-07-03 19 London, June 25. Paris: Although the Government emerged successfully from the Moroccan debate owing to the majority of the Socialists rallying in support against the Communists, this is not taken to indicate that a similar attitude will continue. 1 he Socialists are marking765 words
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243 1925-07-03 19 London, June 25. Paris Yen Choum Siem, chief of the Chinese Communists in Paris, who has been arrested, is director of the two Chinese Bolshevist organs Ciel Rouge and Rayon Rouge. A large number of documents and pamphlets in Chinese, German, French and243 words
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Article234 1925-07-03 19 London, Juno 25. Wa shington The Italiun war debt to America of $2,138,000,000 was formally discussed at the first conference to-duy between the Italian Ambassador, Signor do Martino, the banker Signor Alberti, the Secretary to the United States Treasury, Mr. Mellon, and the Under-Secretary, Mr. Winston. The utmost234 words
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Article115 1925-07-03 19 London, June 30. In the House of Commons, replying t' Mr. Hannon, who drew attention to th serious effect of the disturbances in Chiru ipon the Lancashire cotton industry, Mr Samuel said the Government would, of ’ourse, take any steps in their power to safeguard these and other115 words
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243 1925-07-03 19 London, June 29. A Parliamentary paper respecting Labour conditions in China has been issued. It originated from a request by the Ministry of Labour to the Foreign Office in March last year and is based on the report of Sir Ronald Maclean.243 words
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140 1925-07-03 19 London, June 30. By 373 to 113 the House of Commons rejected a vote of censure moved by Mr. Ramsay MacDonald hinting the Government for not taking measuies to cope with increased unemployment. Mr. Baldwin, in his speech, showed that the situation v/.s due140 words
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Article210 1925-07-03 19 London. June 20. Berlin General Hsu Chu Cheng was entertained to dinner at the Chinese Legation. The Chinese Minister in a speeeh recalled Hsu’s sympathy with the Germans in China during the war. H ;u paid a tribute to the high technical and scientific standard in Germany.210 words
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Article54 1925-07-03 19 London. June 28. Warsaw President Wojciechowski, speaking at a banquet at an exhibition of T, oineranian industry and agriculture at Grudziud, emphasised Pomerania’s influence on Poland. Referring to the western frontier, he declared that the representatives of Poland would never he allowed to attend a conference to discuss54 words
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293 1925-07-03 20 London, June 30. Speaking at the dinner of the Central Asia Society, Lord Birkenhead, in a brief reference to India, declared emphatically that Britain must continue to sustain the exclusive responsibility for the protection of India. They must never close their293 words
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Article305 1925-07-03 20 London, June 27. Malta The floating dock, 700 feet long by 170 broad, lhas arrived from Sheerness from whence it departed on June 1. The dock is to serve as a repairing base for the largest battleships of the Mediterranean Fleet. It was towed from Germany to305 words
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Article137 1925-07-03 20 London, June 27. Chicago The lawyer, William Shepherd has been acquitted. He denied that he had ever seen l)r. Faiman before being taken into custody. London, July 1. Chicago The Grund Jury acquitted the lawyer William Shepherd on a charge of murdering Mrs. Emma McClintock, the mother137 words
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Article917 1925-07-03 20 Rhineland Occupation. London, June 25. The Hague The British, French, Belgian and German Governments have invited the Dutch diplomat Heer Patijn to preside over the mixed commission a' Berlin to decide on the differences arisin from the execution of the regulations of the* Dawes report with regard917 words
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Article508 1925-07-03 20 London, June 20. Cape Town The Assembly passed the third reading of the Mines Bill by 41 to 11. London, June 25. Moscow The trial of three German students, named Kinderman, Ditmar and Wolsch, on a charge of plotting to assassin »te Stalin and Trotzky has opened. Ditmar stated508 words
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Article267 1925-07-03 20 Regarding the late Mr. Tan Kheam Kheat, labour contractor to the Singapore Harbour Board, whose death was recently announced, ft correspondent writes By the death of Mr. Tan Kheam Kheat, the Singapore Harbour Board loses one of its principal labour contractors. Though of a267 words
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Article283 1925-07-03 20 Mr. Dinsmore, the D. P. P., made an application, before Mr. Justice Farrer-Manby, at the Kuala Lumpur Supreme Court, to direct the criminal appeal lodged by him against the recent judgment of the Kuala Lumpur police magistrate in favour of Mr. J. A. Russell, charges relating to283 words
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Sporting News and Notes.
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211 1925-07-03 21 |Reuter Telegram.] L>ndon, June 23. Yl>m* was a record attendance of ,2 000 at Wimbledon, and 7,000 were refused admission. The weather was sunny with a cool breeze, and summer frocks and parasols replaced the furs and mackintoshes of vesterday. Dense crowds gathered|Reuter Telegram.] - 211 words
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Article245 1925-07-03 21 London, June 26. The weather was dull and cool at Wimbledon. The prospect of two appearances of Mile. Lenglen drew another huge crowd. The centre court was showing signs of wear. In the fourth round of the men’s •ing es Borotra beat Gilbert, o—l,0 —1, 7—5,245 words
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Article218 1925-07-03 21 London, June 27. I? 4l Wea ther at Wimbledon was cool ifn the Bky ove rcast. Lenglen against Miss Beamish us the chief attraction, while Anderson Brugnon, 3—6, 7—9, 6—4, L 2 n the fourth round of the u en s S V l .?l.°? E218 words
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Article162 1925-07-03 21 London, June 29. Glorious weather prevailed for to-day’s pay at Wimbledon. A large queue awaited admission from 8 a.m. Miss Joan h ry defeated the Australian triple champion Miss Akhurst, 2—o, o—l, C—3. The Frenchwoman Madame Billour disposed of the Englishwoman Mrs. Mcllquahain, 6—3, 6—3. The162 words
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Article410 1925-07-03 21 London, June, 30. It w’as a perfect day of hot weather at Wimbledon. There was an enormous attendance and there was quite a fashionable dress promenade between the courts. Borotra, the holder, entered the semifinal round of the men’s singles, defeating the Britisher Barclay, 0—3, 3—7, 6—3,410 words
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517 1925-07-03 21 London, July 1. Glorious hot weather again prevailed to-day. With two Biitish and two French ladies in the semi-finals it was ladies’ day. The centre court was surrounde< by a crowd packed like sardines by 1.45 and a queue waited outside from seven517 words
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Article116 1925-07-03 21 The open singles and doubles championship of Malaya will be held this year at Singapore on August 1, 2 and 3. The committee of the S.C.C. have granted permission to the S.L.T.A. to use their courts. The singles ties will be played during the afternoon and the116 words
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Article31 1925-07-03 21 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, June 25. In the North Perak tennis championship doubles final, Brightocke and Markham beat Chung Ah Kee and Lee Kim Loon, 6—2, 9—7.31 words
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Article176 1925-07-03 21 [Renter Telegram.] Victory for Jim Barnes. [Renter Telegram.] London, June 26. The open golf championship at Prestwick was won by Jim Barnes, the Eng-lish-born American, who did the 72 holes in 300. The weather was cool and cloudy and there was a huge attendance. The leaders at the[Renter Telegram.] - 176 words
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201 1925-07-03 21 London, June 25. At Prestwick the open golf championhip proper over 72 holes, 36 to-day and he same to-morrow, opened in glorious veather. There were 83 competitors. The leaders at the end of the morning round were Jim IJarnes, New York, with 70, which i« a201 words
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Article145 1925-07-03 21 London, June 29. At Gloneagles in a 3G holes four ball match the Americans Macdonald Smith and Kirkwood beat Mitchell and Dtmcaiv 2 and 1. The Americans did not lead until the 33rd. Duncan put the British ahead at tha first hole and Kirkwood squared the fifth.145 words
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Article67 1925-07-03 21 The Singapore Golf Club jehampionship was won by Mr. L. D. Hnrdie, and the Duffers Cup by Mr. I). B. MeLay. Since his arrival here Mr. Hurdie has thus woo the Singapore and Malayan Championships and that of the S.G.C. In the final of the'Ladies’ Empire Dock Cup,67 words
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Article293 1925-07-03 21 [Reuter Telegram.] World’s Sculling Championship. [Reuter Telegram.] London, June 27. Sydney In a race for the world’s sculling championship on the Parramatta River Major Godsell, the ladder, beat th«r New Zealander, Hannan by three lengths. A Successful Regatta. The conditions for the rowing regatta at the Yacht Club on[Reuter Telegram.] - 293 words
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Article33 1925-07-03 21 [Reuter Telegram.) English Tourists Win. [Reuter Telegram.! London, June 27. Brisbane The English Football Ars<k Nation team beat Australia by 5—1. London, June 29. Toowoomba The English soccer beafc Toowoomba by C—0.[Reuter Telegram.) - 33 words
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Article438 1925-07-03 22 [Reuter Telegram.J l>i£ Scores in County Matches. [Reuter Telegram.J London, Juno 2(5. At Hull Yorkshire beat Hampshire by an innings and ltd. Hampshire made 139 in their ti'st innings, when Macaulay took four for 40 and Kilncr four for 02. Their aecoivl innings realised 153, including from Brown. Macauiay[Reuter Telegram.J - 438 words
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Article285 1925-07-03 22 London, Juno 29. At Bradford the homo county bent Surrey by ten wickets. Surrey were dismissed for 105 in their first innings, Macaulay taking five wickets for 86 and Kilnor three for 18. Their second total was 175, Shepherd contributing 185 not out, and Macaulay285 words
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Article323 1925-07-03 22 London, June, SO. At Lords the M.C.C. gained an easy victory over Cambridge University. The M.C.C. first made 38«. < f which Tifchmarst contributed 110, Hc-ndren OS a"!d Frankin' (9. The Varsity replied with only 13.*’ flWnott 51). and in their second voniur. Tl.f’.C.323 words
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Article182 1925-07-03 22 Some bright cricket was seen on the padang on Saturday afternoon, when the game twixt the Merchants and Etceteras, in the S.C.C. Cricket Tournament, was concluded. The Etceteras did not have at all a happy time, for, after hunting »he leather while the Merchants hit up 25182 words
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Article1177 1925-07-03 22 Sweepstake Race. (Contributed) The rowing regatta on Suturday afternoon was preceded by a sweepstake yaclr. race for which eleven boats turned out in a beautiful sailing breeze. Marion was first over the line just on the gun at 3 p.m., followed by Polly and June. Many of the yachts1,177 words
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Article128 1925-07-03 22 The results whieh the annual inter-school frames are accomplishing is arousing keenness and interest in athletics amongst the schools, and also of raising the standard of athletics amongst local schoolboys are quite remarkable, and the sports are getting more and more popular every year. The healthy enthusiasm and128 words
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589 1925-07-03 22 The following is a translation o) communique No. 11 issued by the Medan Chamber of Commerce: it may v explained that a hectare (Iu,<i00 .square metres) is equal to 2*4711 acres: The large extensions of oil n a ni cultivation589 words
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Article84 1925-07-03 22 On Monday, in the Third Court, Mr. P. Wilcoxson, of the Stra.r Trading Co., was summoned for dnv his enr in a rash and n«*g igent man with disobeying the lawful order o nolice officer and with driving wither licence, at ih“ junction of Kalin v84 words
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911 1925-07-03 23 Th<‘ hearing was continued in the Third tMki' leun «»n Monday attcinoon ol tne J st> j„ which private Stanley Beale of f 'uy Koval Sussex Jiegiment is chuige/j th fusing the death of a Chinese Tan Soon Hoe, uy a rash911 words
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279 1925-07-03 23 The case in which Mr. W. W. Matthew? :s charged with criminal breach of trust in respect of $2,000 worth of watches oelonging to Messrs. V. R. Vick and Co was mentioned again in the District Court yesterday. The acting279 words
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Article131 1925-07-03 23 The Municipal heul 4 h statement for the week ending June 20, give? the total number of deaths as 211, representing death rate of 27.«**' i»*r mille per annum cemnare i with 27.li** in the* piceoding week and with .30.07 in the corresponding wick of last year131 words
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Article128 1925-07-03 23 Mr. J. S. A. Cardosn requests us to give publicity* to the following: letter which he has received from the secretaries of the Selangor Automobi! Association, dated June 2.3 :—We nre directed to offer to you r.n apo!»»g* for the action of the late Committee of the128 words
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Article147 1925-07-03 23 An amen/iing ordinance is to be introduced into the Legislative Council a? doubts have arisen as to the capacity of a Rural Board to enter into contracts foi (he purpose of carrying out the dutie' imposed and powers conferred upon such bodies by the Municipal Ordinance,147 words
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201 1925-07-03 23 The use of a seven-seatcr car was an unusual feature of a serious gang robbery which was committed last night, tl»e victim being a Chinese contractor to th" military authorities at I‘ulau Brani. It appears that about 8 o’clock at night seven201 words
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Article455 1925-07-03 23 The following passengers left here for Europe by the Hakusan Maru on Friday Mr. and Mrs. G. VV. C. Burnett, Mr. G. C. Burnett. Mr. 11. B. Clifton, Mr. R. Mcnasche, Mr. A. VV. Stu Id, Mr. J. Lynch, Mr. und Mrs. Money, Col. and Mrs. A. A. Trigo,455 words
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Article41 1925-07-03 23 It is reported that the steamer Wales Maru, belonging to the Kawasakilioosevelt line, has been ashore in the Banka Straits since Sunday. Tugs have been despatched from Batavia. The Wales Maru is a vessel of about 9,000 tons deadweight.41 words
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Article23 1925-07-03 23 rATSMITII. —At the Crescent, EaKtripgs, on June 2H, 1!>25, to Mr. and Mr*. James E N’aismith (Western Electric Co., Ltd.), r daughter.23 words
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Article215 1925-07-03 23 .Singapore, July 2. EXCHANGE. )n London, Lana 4 m/s 2/4 15/32 r2/4 5/S2 f tiMuUi 3r«i. credit# 2/4 23/22 tu Ai«w 1 or k, Demand 66% Private Jif d/a 68% >)n France, Bunk T. T. 1,200 On India, Bank T.T. 154% m Hongkong, Bank <I/d W p.c.215 words
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Article478 1925-07-03 23 Singapore. July 2. MINING. Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers £1 £1 Asam Kumbang 46/6 47/6 1 1 Bating Padang 0.00 0.63 I 1 Hitam Tin 1.58 1.62 £1 £1 Idris Hydraulics 35/- 36/- xd. 1 1 Johan Tin 0.44 0.46 10/- 10/- Kcunpong 14/6 45/6 ±1 £1478 words
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Obituary27 1925-07-03 23 DEATH OVETT.—At St. Auhins, K«w, Melbourne AiiHtrnlin, Emily, beloved wife of Guor/j Lovett, nnd much loved met'ier of Sinn b'V Lovett, 8, Gnllnp Road, iSingapore (Hy cable).27 words
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Article78 1925-07-03 1 Camera]— Page Rubber Price Average* London Rubber Stocks 1 The Singapore Auction 1 Society of Planters Meeting Rubber Smuggling 2 Rubber Restriction Statistics 3 Local Rubber Auction 3 Rubber Returns 4 Rubber Results 4 Telegrams— Rubber Prices—An American Venture 4 Correspondence— Rubber Shortage 2 Meetings and Reports— Balgownie Rubber78 words
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33 1925-07-03 1 The average price of rubber for the period to July 2 in the quarter ending July 31 has been as follows Singapore Ios*l‘>2 rents London 2*. 9*31 d.33 words
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Article36 1925-07-03 1 Mesars. Lewis and Peat’s cable received from their London office on Tuesday gave London Rubber Stocks 2KB tons down for the week ending June 27. The total now mn hand is 5J23 tons.36 words
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Article161 1925-07-03 1 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 714th auction on July 1, 1925, when there was catalogued 941,501 lbs. or 420.31 tons offered 540,560 lbs.*or 241.32 tons; sold 438,964 lbs. or 195.96 tons. Spot. London 3s. 3d. New York 82Mi eta. PRICES REALISED. Ribbed Smoked161 words
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1239 1925-07-03 1 At Hongkong Bank Chamber*, Collycr Quay, on Saturday morning, the annual meeting was held of the Baigownie Kuboor Estates, Ltd. The chair was occupied! by the Hon. K. C. M. Kindersley (chairman), those ulpo present being Messrs. W. I*. Plummer and J. M.1,239 words
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569 1925-07-03 1 The annual meeting of the Ulu Pr.nd.in (Singapore) Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held at the French Bank Buildings on Tuesday. The Chairman (Mr. Koh San Kin) presided, those also present being Mes-g?. F. C. Peck atid Lee Chini Tuan (director?), Lim569 words
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2009 1925-07-03 2 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, June 22. n extraordinary general meeting of h«‘ interpolated Society of Planters was '.,1,1 at mining lioad to-ua:;, Ok* Ghnir,naii the Hon. Mr. J. \v. Campbell p residing. t j n reviewing tbu situation, he2,009 words
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669 1925-07-03 2 The fifteenth annual general meeting of the f’hota Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held on May 20 at the registered offices of the company, 7, Martin’s Lane, Cannon Street, L.C., Mr. W. Arthur AiUinsell (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman said: Gentlemen,—l move:669 words
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Article66 1925-07-03 2 [The Straits Times Is not responsible for he opinion of its correspondents. Corre- politicoes s/iojM U'sr in mind that letter* oust he chart s.td to tho point. Long i. tabling epistles arc liable to bu rejected or ..lulus.-iy cut «!o\wi. Correspondents must close their names, not necessarily for .mblic.ition66 words
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Article546 1925-07-03 2 To the Editor of the Straiia Times. Sir, —Your correspondent Mr. Sarwar asks what reason there is to assert that the shortage of rubber will range from 62,000 tons in 1929 to 260,U00 tons in 1932. May 1 !surest that Mr. Still's calculation* contain an arithmetical error in546 words
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Article167 1925-07-03 2 Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent, writing on Friday, says:—Twelve captures have been reported to the customs authorities by the preventive fleet on tho West Coast, since the 11th inst. These include, one each by the Mina and PikaL three each by the Kalai and Simbnng ana two each by167 words
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1098 1925-07-03 3 The annual meeting of the Melville (Johore) Rubber Estates Lid., was held at 7 Battery Road, on Saturday morning. The chairman (Mr. A. E. Baddeiey) presided, supported by Messrs. W. Buyeis «nd C. G. Renshaw (directors), J. Hammond, H. Adamson (manager)1,098 words
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574 1925-07-03 3 The fifth annual general meeting of shareholders of the Riverside (Selangor) Rubber Company, Ltd., was held at Edinburgh on May 20, Mr. J. A. Hunter (Chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report and accounts for 1924,574 words
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302 1925-07-03 3 We have received the following statistics from the Controller of Rubbe> S.S. and F.M.S., relating to the third year of rubber restriction 1 Total Total Total Export! Exports Imnorts Britit h Restriction foreign Mala\ a Area Rubber 1924 November 22,488 15,469 9,617 December302 words
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Article759 1925-07-03 3 Messrs. Barlow and Co. report Singapore, June 25. Prices have continued to advance during the past week. At the local auction held yesterday, Awarded sheet was, as usual, withdrawn from sale and sold privately at from 120*2 to 126 cents, Out tin* prices firmed up in the759 words
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2128 1925-07-03 4 Tll|1 twelfth ordinary general meeting r 1 L M.s. Rubber Planters Estates, V« was’ held Oil May 20 at 16, Philpot t(L Vc Mr. J. A. Macgregor, IP* the chairman, presiding. rhe Chairman said: Gentlemen,—The t mid accounts having been in2,128 words
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Article227 1925-07-03 4 The following is a translation in the Finang Gazette of a report in a Java paper At 9.15 u.m. on the 11th instant, in the club-house of the Royal Nation Union at Koningsplcin, Weltevreden, n very interesting lecture was delivered by Dr. O. de Vries, Director of227 words
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Article80 1925-07-03 4 Batigncn Foi l ba.- 30,000 ll»s. Batu Rata. 42.H22 lbs. Jimah. —12,709 lbs. Fangkattan.—lo4,ooo lbs. Tamili Abang.—M,ooo lbs. Recruiting has been generally resumed n Madras Presidency, but the following 'aluks are. closed to recruiting owing to prevalence of disease :—Salem, Rasipu am and Thiruchangodu Pei iakulam Town, Thirumangalam,80 words
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153 1925-07-03 4 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, June 27. New York The General Tire ami Rubber Company has advanced the price of inner tubes by 33 1-3 per cent. London, June 27. Washington Mr. Harvey Firestone, President of the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, announces that a[REUTER TELEGRAM.] - 153 words
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483 1925-07-03 4 Parit-Bruas.—Dividend 5 per cent. Malay Planters.—Dividend 5 per cent. Rembia.—Dividend 6 per cent, for 1022-23 on preference shares. Sedenak.—Notice given of redemption of all debenture stock. Nordanal.—Profit, £14,841 dividend 6 per cent. forward £0,034. Heawood.—Dividend 1024, 3d. per share £1,500 for depreciation forward483 words
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1716 1925-07-03 5 Messrs. Fraser and Co’s weekly report, dated July 1, states During the past week rubber has l>cen rather eriatie touching 3s. Id. at its best and closing at 3s. 2%d. There has, however, been a big increase in the volume of business1,716 words
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376 1925-07-03 5 Stock s t ock Par Exchange Par Exchanir* Value. Company. Prices. Value. Company. Pri™/* £1 Anglo-Malay 28/9 Cl Linggi 3*7/fl £1 Ayer Kuning 42/6 2/ London-Asiatic 4/714 £1 B: kap Plantna 10/ 2/ Lubok o/7 u £1 Bating 30/7* Cl Lumut 49/ i'l Batu376 words
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805 1925-07-03 5 vT Closing Prices. Paul Up Value Dividends Fraser Lyall Company Co. Evatt. ?nnnnn I 5 p c or >’ ear 28-2-25 Allenby ($1) 1.80 1.90 1.80 1.90 H 30,000 1 5 p.c. int. a/c year 30-9-25A10r Gajah ($1) 1.45 1.55 1.60 1.70 2 5p805 words
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Advertisement269 1925-07-03 6 > ■Jr* >• ir c Five-neater Touring $2,800.00. 9 7* V Two-seater Roadster $3,000.00. i Distributors 8 O (Incorporated in S.&.) 20, GRANGE ROAD. SINGAPORE. WHY THEM AM MOM THAN A MILLION I Q vV-Five-seater Saloon $4,200.00. Buick Cantilever Rear Springs Full Cantilever rear springs absorb the shocks of the269 words
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