The Straits Budget, 24 July 1925
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1925-07-24 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED EIGHTY YEARS.] No. 3519 Singapore, Friday, July 24, 1925 Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.28 words
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Article351 1925-07-24 1 IKADERS— Rubber in Parliament 3 Welfare of China 3 Australia and Anieiiea 3-t The Federal Coup d’Etat 4 The British Navy 4 i au>e and Effect 4-5 Telegrams, Reuter and Special Covering Past Week’s News 17-19 Pictures Forest Section at Malayan Court 13 Kuala Lumpur Water Supply 13 Singap.no351 words
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Article3896 1925-07-24 1 Mr. Harley Clarke has now been able to resume practice after his recent illness. Messrs. Sarkies Bros, have decided to build a bathing pagar at Sea View Hotel. Mr. Lini Koon Teck has passed his Intermediate examination for the LL.B. degree. Mr. G. E. Wright-Motion returned to3,896 words
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Article44 1925-07-24 2 According to the provisional arrange mi nts for the trooping season *****-13 tsl 2nd Bn. Duke of Wellington’s Regiment will not be coming to Singapore until I-Vbiuury. The 2nd Bn. The C Sussex Regiment are announce,! to 1,. he.o in March.44 words
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Article51 1925-07-24 2 The annual educational conference- an event which is attended by principals of schools and inspectors of schools f ru -n thioughotft the Straits Settlements and KM.S.—opened on Tuesday, at Raffles Scnool under the presidency of the Hon Dr. R. 0. Winstedt, the Director ,f Education. The proceedings were51 words
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Article66 1925-07-24 2 We understand that there is at present sitting- a special committee which is going into the question of F.M.S. Railway rates. This committee hopes to make its recommendations within the next two months when it is confidently believed that the rates then recommended will bring railway transport down66 words
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Article76 1925-07-24 2 A remarkable story was told by marine police constables on Monday, to the effect that while their boat was tied up at the steps at Tanjong Rhu police station shots were fired from a passing sampan, in which were four Chinese. It is said that the constables76 words
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Article101 1925-07-24 2 The District Grand Master (the Hon. Mr. Justice Sproule) conducted the Installation ceremonies at Lodge Eastern Gate on July U’», when the following officers were duly appointed:— Bro. 11. G. Simmonds W.M., E. Gill I. W. J. Hancock S.W., E. Stuart J. E. J. Willis Treasurer, H. E. Wootton101 words
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Article166 1925-07-24 2 The Times of Ceylon says We see by the mail papers that a project is on foot for the l'oimation of a Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve at Singapore and other ports in the Straits Settlements and the F.M.S. Mr. Ormsby Gore, the Under Secretary of States166 words
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Article198 1925-07-24 2 We are indebted to a correspondent for the following:—The late Mr. Lawience Arthur Irving, who died at Muar Itam Estate on July IS last, had a long connection with the Malay Peninsula. He was the eldest son of Edward Irving, late Au-ditor-General, Straits Settlements,198 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article1092 1925-07-24 3 parties can be serve: efficient ly.-—Straits Times. July 17. A good deul of attention has been given t„ the 'Rubber Industry in the House of Commons timing the past week, and som? of t j u offktol answers may be calculated to seriously mislead. Far instance, inparties can be serve: efficient ly.-—Straits Times. July 17. - 1,092 words
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Article1021 1925-07-24 3 Straits Times, July 18. We judge from son'** h'tteis to linn 1 from Kurland tha! S'-ne ve*y st ran ye ami exaggerated stone > h::»» been circuit*, tin,, there about the eon.ldi ns and the event in China. Matters a.*:» bad enough heyon all question, hut, thereStraits Times, July 18. - 1,021 words
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Article1021 1925-07-24 3 r.utu re, would he* beautiful.—Straits Times, July 20. The visit of the American Fleet t® Australia is an event of intermitionaW importance. It signifies that the United States formally announces herself tb® great naval power of the Pacific. She cam do so with the wholeheaited sympathy o€r.utu re, would he* beautiful.—Straits Times, July 20. - 1,021 words
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Article1128 1925-07-24 4 the publice in general.—Straits Times, July 21. We have now read carefully the com•nent.s made hy the Press of Malaya on the proposal to abolish the Chief Secretaryship, and vest all power in matters relating to the Federated Malay States in the High Commissioner. No onethe publice in general.—Straits Times, July 21. - 1,128 words
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Article1057 1925-07-24 4 —Straits Times, July 22. The Earl of Oxford, better known as Mr. Asquith, is, we think, the mosl amazing of all who pose as statesmen in the British Empire. He has a mind impervious to facts, or else a capacity for being ignorant which none can surpass.—Straits Times, July 22. - 1,057 words
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Article1035 1925-07-24 4 —Straits Times, July 2J5. On Saturday rubber was quoted at $l.BO in Singapore, and at Is. Gd. in London. Yesterday the Singapore quotation was $1.65 and the London 4s. 4d. So there was a faM of 15 cents equal to 3.12 pence in the local market and—Straits Times, July 2J5. - 1,035 words
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Article211 1925-07-24 5 A noted personality, and the doyen of the community of the Chinese Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Queen Street, passed away at his residence, 156-5 Middle Road, on Sunday night in the person of Mr. Sect Twa Too, at the age of211 words
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Article164 1925-07-24 5 The Perak representative of the Mala\ Mail writes :—An aged Chinese named Quay Ah Lock, of Upper Perak, wa< charged of Raja Omar, the Assistant Official Assignee, Perak, before the Ipoh magistrate, with having quitted the State of Perak on July 13, 1923, after the making of164 words
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Article163 1925-07-24 5 News has just been received by Mr. Fred. Ginger, of Riverside, Mutwal Ceylon, that a racing homer having a ring bearing his registered number had been found by Mr. L. E. Kerridge, of 10 GJebe Road, Norwich, in his loft. This bird, a white hen, was163 words
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Article68 1925-07-24 5 Three mail steamers of different nationalities left Singapore for Europe on Friday. The first to get away wa* the B.M.N. Jchan de Witt with the Dutch mails, the second was the M.M. Angkor with the French mails and the third anti !a*t was tie P. and O.68 words
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Article378 1925-07-24 5 Amendments to the Present Ordinance. A bill about to be introduced into the Legislative Council amonds the Women and Girls protection ordinance. The objects and reasons state One of the objects of this Bill is to incorporate in the law relating to the protection of Women and378 words
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Article130 1925-07-24 5 Year’s Imprisonment for Chinese Seaman. The discovery of two new revolvers and 200 rounds of ammunition in the false bottom of a washstand which was being examined at the customs shed at Telok Ayer had a sequel in the District Court on Monday, 'when a Chinese130 words
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Article267 1925-07-24 5 Mr. B. M. A. Cornelius, who was connected with the Stiaits Times some forty years ago, writes with reference to our eightieth birthday that when lie joined the Sti aits Times the paper was published under the title of The Singapore Daily Times, but that at267 words
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Article414 1925-07-24 5 Kuala Lumpur Comment On Amazing Rumour. With regard to the report in the Times that the office of Chief Secretary, Federated Malay States, might not be continued, the Malay Mail in a leading article says We hope fervently that The Times rumour in its existing form will414 words
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Article169 1925-07-24 5 The Currency Commissioners' Abstract as at July 1, 11)25, is as follows I c. Whole amount of Currency Notes in Circulation on July 1925 103,572,298.70 Average amount of Currency Notes in Circulation during the month of June 1925 96,*****6.37 (a) Currency Guarantee Fund Liquid Portion on July169 words
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Article1713 1925-07-24 6 Seven Years for Armed Robber. Sentence of seven years’ rigorous imprisonment was parsed on a young ninese named Ling King lee who wa* found guilty of armed robbery at the Assizes on July Pb 'kite avea-ed was ai leged to have been one of a gang of four1,713 words
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Article1038 1925-07-24 6 Four Judges Unanimous In Dismissing Appeal. i (From Our Own Correspondent.) t Kuala Lumpur, July 23. Without calling upon Mr. G. S. Carver for the defence, ihe ru.l t ourt ot Appeal, vmifisting of Sir Lionel Woodward, Mr. 'Ju tice harrer Manby, Mr. Justice Wat- son and1,038 words
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Article221 1925-07-24 6 Mining Concern Fails to Hold Meeting. The Pulai Syndicate, of North Boat Quay, a Chinese concern operating a tin mine in the interior of Kelanlan, were summoned in the District Court on Tue* day, for failing to hold an ordinary general meeting in 1924. Mr. K. L. Eber,221 words
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Article134 1925-07-24 6 Exciting Incident at Javanese Wedding. While a Javanese wedding was being eek-bra Led in the servants’ quarters at u bouse in Oxley Rise a few days ago another Javanese appeared on the scene with a parang, injured the bridegroom in the head, and threatened others who were134 words
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Article116 1925-07-24 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipeh, July 19. Perak St. Andrew’s Society has held its annual meeting under the presidency of Mr. Stewart, lie reported growth, financially and numerically. The following office-bearers were appointed Mr. Grant Mackie, chieftain Mr. Stewart, vicechieftain Mr. Wilson, hon. sec. Messrs. Coulic,116 words
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Article971 1925-07-24 7 Kyc-Witnesses’ Evidence At Inquest. An inquest regarding the death of Mis* j)uns Bowyer-Sinijlh, who was fatal! v injured by a shark at the Swimming Club on July 14, was held by the Cm oner (Mr. F. G. Bourne) on Monday. Mr. H. B. Salniond stated that on th971 words
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Article351 1925-07-24 7 Expert Advice to be Obtained From Singapore. The Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board have considered the proposed amendment °1 ru^L under the Petroleum Enactment, IPI4, to permit storage of 32,000 gallons dangerous petroleum in one compartment. The C hairman, Mr. W. M. Millington, according to the report in ihe351 words
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Article189 1925-07-24 7 Questionnaire of Most Beautiful Sights. The Canadian Pacific liner Empress of France, which came to Singapore last year and went alongside the West Wharf returned to New York during the last week in May after a cruise of 30,000 miles that lasted four months. She carried189 words
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Article119 1925-07-24 7 At a meeting of the Lnrnt and Matang Sanitary Board last week. Mr. Morris inquired about the clef-trie lighting of Taiping. He understood that Ipoh was getting a new installation anti h»* wished to know if any provision of a similar nature had been made for Taiping.119 words
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Article183 1925-07-24 7 Judgment Against Estate Trustees Reversed. Judgment was given on Saturday, in the appeal of Lee bun Tuan, Lee Pang Seng, and Chou Eng Wan, the executors of ttic estate of the late Mr. Lee Choon Guan, against u decision of Mr. Justice Barreit-Lennard holding them liable to183 words
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Article508 1925-07-24 7 Plant That BringH Good Luck Blooming at Ipoh. Once more the beuutiful grounds attached to the handsome residence of Kapitan (.hung Thye Phin, J.I\, M.S.C., Chamberlain Road, ipoh, have been invaded by large number of the various communities who have all been eager to see the famous508 words
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Article47 1925-07-24 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, July 18. The Siamo e charged with firing a receiver into an express train on the Southern line in April has been sentenced ut life imprisonment. Ho fired into the restaurant car and 'wo Europeans had narrow escape47 words
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Article522 1925-07-24 7 First Reliability Trial At Singapore. A reliability trial f #r motor-eye arui motor-cycle combinations whl b*» iuh under the auspices of the Singapore* Automobile Club on the morning ot banday, August 9. The trial will be open to all motorcyclists, whether members of trw* Automobile Club or not, but522 words
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Article115 1925-07-24 7 Malays Arrest Chinese At Geylang. Chinese roughs are finding Geylang an. unsafe district for their opera: ions nowadays. The story of the arrest of t.w'o of them was told at the Assizes on Tuesday, and on Sunday four Chines.*** believed to be secret society men, were arrested115 words
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Article105 1925-07-24 7 Surprise Event in Orchard Road. The traffic department sprung a sur-TJri-e on the motoring public on Tuesday h/ holding up all ears parsing down OriK/ai! Road between eight ;inrl nine o'clock 1 ord< r in examine licences. They wer* unlucky, however, for nut of several hun*!•»•(J drivers105 words
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Article950 1925-07-24 8 Atlministraiion Report For Last Year. In the cour e of ),i:. report o> Kebmtaa for the year 11)24, .Mr. II. G. KckhariJt, •wt.ing Brit sh Adviser states that the revenue during that period wt. f1,422,U3, an iamuse of £jr>,L. r >H <»\vi tl.at <>f t»n* previous950 words
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Article140 1925-07-24 8 Attempt on Km perm's Ufe. T. J.yo, July 10.—The Kokumin publi.-he-i an intimation that four Koreans about (wo weeks ago effected an entrance into the Imperial Palace with bombs. Two of the Korean* were captured and two es*a;a d hut w i re later captured while140 words
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Article169 1925-07-24 8 Acconling to a Manchester Guardian corn*.- pondent, it is hi-pe.l that >»y m :;t Coring, :i preliminary England to India aeroplane service will be commenced. It is unde>*stoo<l that the authorities have put •ip tbe operation of a route f«»r tender wth the result that discussions169 words
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Article128 1925-07-24 8 On duly 20, Mr. C. Haines, Acting Ni.t« 'intendi-nt «»f Custom.', Port lticksoti, *t U<i the arrest near Port Dickson of Mai Lawan, a notorious smuggler and h iding light in a local Secret Society, says 11:< Malay Mail. Mai Lav/an was caught ■<d handed in128 words
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Article173 1925-07-24 8 Probate has just been granted for the •ox million dollar estate of the late Mr. M. J. Stephens. There are many small bequests, but the majority of the estate h f o be invested for the' benefit of the widow, and on her death173 words
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Article960 1925-07-24 8 The following article by Mr. H. AI. Tomlinson appealed in the Vv ee kiy VVistimin ter, ot June ‘JO: There is a book-store m Muffles Square, Singapore, in which, as in the Botanical Gardens ct tne island—garuen* so deservedly famous that as a rule yoj960 words
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Article456 1925-07-24 8 Record Production—Dividend Of 30 Her Cent. Presiding at the seventeenth annua general meeting of the Kramat Pulai Ltd., held on June 21 at 73 Basinghaii Siieet, K.C., the Chairman (Mr. y Stephens) said that the report and accounts disclosed a very satisfactory condition of affairs. I In* ore456 words
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Article131 1925-07-24 8 Six Hundred Tons of Kerosene Rurnt. The kerosene tank at the Asiatic Petroleum Company’s oil installation at Pulau Bukom wnieh caught tire at nun* o’clock on Wednesday morning burnt itself out at 3 a.in. yesterday. The tank was one of two containing kerosene which are situated at some131 words
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Article123 1925-07-24 8 New General and Commercial Treaties. (From Our Own Correspondent). Bangkok, July 23. A new general treaty between Great Britain and Siam, with a jurisdiction protocol along the lines of the American Treaty, and a commercial treaty dealing with purely commercial matters, were signed in London on Tuesday,123 words
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Article948 1925-07-24 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia, July 17. Tl, t Apostolic Delegate, Monseigneur 4 l v.ni arrive at Batavia on Sunday noinwViwx;byK.P.M. steamer. He vvui he received by the Apostolic \iear ot Borneo ;\lon*eigneur xlos, the itouia.i < athohe energy and a committee from tins, iimwn Latnolic948 words
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Article300 1925-07-24 9 Presentation of Siamese Orders. It will be remembered that on the occasion of the visit of the King of Siam t Johore last year His Majesty had th pleasure of conferring upon II.H. the Sultan the first class order of the White Elephant of Siam. In commemoration300 words
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Article239 1925-07-24 9 Well-known Planter's Death at Port Dickson. A very distressing accident book place at Port Dickson yesterday afternoon, reports Monday’s Malay Mail, resultin'* in the death of Mr. K. C. Fry, of Sydney K tale, Semenyih. Full details are not to hand as yet, but from enquiries mad from239 words
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Article77 1925-07-24 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 20. The full Court of Appeal assembled here this morning. Mr. Justice Farnu* Manby presided, supported by Mr. Justice Wasson and Mr. Justice Deane. The Perak Civil Appeal, in which tin Mon. Mr. VV. IT. Thorne and Mr. F.77 words
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Article517 1925-07-24 9 Some Questions About Roads Anri Rails. A correspondent who has studied the possible approaches to Cameron’s Highlands expresses a doubt whether it is wise to proceed with road-making without considering at the same time the practical certainty that as the Highlands develop, a railhead much closer than Tapah517 words
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Article192 1925-07-24 9 Death of Towk ay Chew See Seng. The death occurred at the Kinta Chinese Club, about 7.:;t) a.m., on Sunday, in sad circumstances, of To.vkay Chow See Sing writes the Perak representative of th( Malay Mail. The deceased visited Ipoli <«n Saturday evening and, having dined at the L;k Lam192 words
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Article120 1925-07-24 9 The brutal murder of a Sikh by some of his compatriots at Kamunting is said to hove taken place on Friday night, writes the Perak representative of t.h'* Malay Mail. The body of the deceased was found near the Kamunting level rousing early on Saturday morning120 words
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Article358 1925-07-24 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Malacca, July 20. Arrangements have now boon completed tor the fete in aid of the Girl Guides to be hold in the Residency grounds on Thursday. If the weather is wot the fete will bo held ill tin* M.V.C. Drill Hall. .Mrs. K. Soon358 words
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Article112 1925-07-24 9 Heavy Fine For Cruelty To Servant. A ease was heard by the Second Magistrate (Mr. H. F. Monk) on Friday in which a Chinese woman, named Linr Joo Watt was charged with wrongful restraint of a young Tcochew girl employed by her as a servant. The evidence112 words
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Article94 1925-07-24 9 Court of Appeal Reverses Judgment. Tt.»* judgment <>f the acting Chief Justice (Mr. Justice Sproule) in favour of Chop C’liiap Chink and Co. against this Queensland Insurance (Company was reversed by the Court of Appeal on Saturday the insurance company’s appeal bein allowed with costs. The appeal was,94 words
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Article166 1925-07-24 9 Tin* report of the Union Insurant’*- Society of Canton for 11)24 states the balance of the 11)2.4 account, after paying the interim dividend of 21s. per share and bonus of 20 per cent, to contributors, is to bo disposed of by paying a final dividend of166 words
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Article1151 1925-07-24 10 The Adventures of A Dancer. (From Our ()•-.a (Y.rre? pondent.) Bangkok, July 11. We saw* from the Straits Times that Miss Loulou Dailly had visited Singapore during her adventurous tour of the East. Evidently she entered Singapore on the w’ings ol Romance, and made promises that she1,151 words
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Article192 1925-07-24 10 Successful Evening in The Memorial Hall. The dame held -n the Memorial Hall on July Id in aid of St. Andriw’s Cathedral and diocesan funds was quite successful, r.i.d a large gathering spent a very enjoyable time. 1 h*- Tang-lin Club orchestra provided the music, and the floor192 words
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Article84 1925-07-24 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang. July lf>. In connection with the dead Chinese who was found at I'ulo Tikus, it transpires that he had stood bail for a Chinese woman, charged at the Assizes with a serious ollenee and who has absconded. This is given as the84 words
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Article243 1925-07-24 10 On July 13, a drunken Tamil at Chemor armed himself with a knife and threatened the public. Mr. 1’.. O’Connell. O.C.P.D., Ipoll, at once proceeded to Chemor and found that the Tamil had taken up a position on a platform in an allap house and from there243 words
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Article971 1925-07-24 10 Keen Rivalry at Stadium Gathering. Ruffles Instif.it ion carried off most oi the honours at the inter-school sport j on July ill, winning the championship of the first division in mus*. onvincing style. I heir only serious ri\a;s were the Atiglo-Ciiiio-M: School, who were not as dangerous as971 words
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Article782 1925-07-24 10 (Contributed). I hoard a very interesting sujrgc*tin» made the other day in the course of uiscuss.on on your recent io:>< i Prai Docks. It was to the <£** mile of breakwater should be thrown ou? from the point just south of Prai ami in a782 words
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Article1356 1925-07-24 11 Decision to Instal Electric Totalisator. Resolutions approving of the installation of an electric totalisator were unanimously passed at u special genera meetim” of the Smgapoie Turl (dub held g the Exchange on Friday afternoon, Mr. J. D. Saunders presided, and after a luii description of the proposed1,356 words
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Article120 1925-07-24 11 Chinese Merchant's Remarkable I .tick. In the early li urs of Friday morning a Chinese merchant woke up 1 ns pee to i P.,.slock at the Marine Police Station and told him a icmarkable story. He stated that he had boarded the steamer Ban Whatt Hin120 words
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Article83 1925-07-24 11 l)ri\ers' and Conductors' Protest Ends. After six days inactivity the motorbus drivers and conductors returned to work **n Tuesday, and the bus servicewere resumed on all routes, to the relief .f thousands who are dependent on these services f r getting in and out of own. Tlu-83 words
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Article1375 1925-07-24 11 General Adviser’s Annual Report. I'ro.u the annual report on the Stile of Joh oe toi the year 11*21 prepuied by th lion. Mr. Waves Marriott, C.M.(*„ who was C< nen.lAd\iser, it appears that the revenue ot i he Stale amounted t" $1 MMi.OolUJS us against si1,375 words
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Article109 1925-07-24 11 round Hanging at 'I he Reformatory. n inoued was held by the Coroner (.dr. I-. <i. Uoutne) regarding tin* death >f a 17-year old hoy who was found ha iirinjr at the reformatory. hvidenci was given by the Superinten1'nl that the deceased was suit to lh<» i109 words
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Article117 1925-07-24 11 Mlrvd I ;iilurr to Register Assistant. I*r. (jlaislcr was unmnnud in the 1)i.-- i m• i < <u t <>ii i dnesduy for an uifeiico order the Medical Registration Ordinun.'c. ft- was alleged to have employed I)r. Robert Me.vvisky as an a distant during l*’< biliary, March,117 words
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Article65 1925-07-24 12 (The Straits Times is not responsible for the opinions of its correspondents. Correspondents should bear in mind that letters must be short and to the point. Long rambling epistles are liable to be rejected or ruthlessly cut down. Correspondents must enclose their names, n-»t necessarily f »r publication but65 words
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Article198 1925-07-24 12 To the Editor of the .‘'traits i lines. Sir, —A large number of .Moorish refugees, consisting: mostly of women ami children, have succeeded in escaping 1 from the area of the war and are now* congregated in the Tangier International zone. Homeless and starving, their condition is described198 words
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Article209 1925-07-24 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —After perusing the few lines in the last paragraph of the letter under the above heading, which appeared in your issue of the 10th inst., one would justifiably «ay that your correspondent ‘M.W.K.’ was evidently drawing the attention of ‘Onlooker’209 words
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Article178 1925-07-24 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Would you kindly allow me through the medium of your paper to ask for some information on the following questions in regard to the system of auctioneering in Singapore. Is it allowable for an auctioneer t > start the178 words
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Article330 1925-07-24 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— I have read with interest, in your i.-sue of the 16th inst., the article on “Aerial Spiders” ns seen hy n visitor to the Northern Territory of Australia. These spiders are not so uncommon as your article implies indeed they330 words
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Article68 1925-07-24 12 Royal.” To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —It would be interesting to know whether the proprietors of a certain school in this town have any authority for calling their establishment Royal. In England, this title may not be used for any purpose unless special permission has been conferred68 words
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Article333 1925-07-24 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —As another who has also studied the possible approaches to the Highlands I find it difficult to follow your correspondent’s reasoning. Is he correct in saying that only one route has received consideration Contour surveys of the whole country have333 words
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Article130 1925-07-24 12 Sequel to Prosecution By Protectorate. A severe penalty was imposed by the Histric* Judge (Mr. Franklyn Robinson), on Wednesday on a Chinese woman, named Lai Ah Moi, for permitting girls suffering ■*i’om venereal disease to remain in a sly brothel at 51, Tanjong Pagar Road. The accused130 words
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Article422 1925-07-24 12 New Legislation Proposed for The Colony. At the next meeting of the Legislative Council a bill is to. be introduced to regulate and control the employment of female domestic servants. The objects and reasons state It has been alleged that the services as domestic servants of girls known422 words
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Article335 1925-07-24 12 Action taken at a meeting of committee No. 4 held on July 13, included the following:— Decided to extend the service of Sect Guan Leong, Clerk and Cashier, Fire Brigade, for a further period of 12 months (ho being over the age of 55). Recommended that in no335 words
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Article737 1925-07-24 12 Sir Laurence Guillemard Visits Malayan Court. Sir Laurence and Lady Guillemai 1 visited the Malaya Pavilion on Tuesday June 23, and were accorded a warm w, come by the Malay stall*, who lined ti" main entrance in gala dress bearing it various standards of the Colony and tim737 words
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Article131 1925-07-24 12 The Municipal health statement for the week ending July 11, gives the total number of deaths as 199, representing death rate of 26.10 per mille per annum compared with 25.84 in the preceding week and with 26.89 in the corresponding week of last year. The chief causes131 words
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Article, Illustration487 1925-07-24 13 One of the latest exhibits to be installed in his section is that of a gutta-percha tiee. showing the method of tapping same in the jungles of Malaya, It is hoped to give demonstrations of tapping the tree from top to bottom. Mr. Hell has487 words
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Article, Illustration51 1925-07-24 14 (■owTnment Ofiicts. Ser^mhan. Rest House, Seremban. Mower House. Waterworks. Teluk Anson. Water Works, Teluk Anson. Towvr Station, l’!u Kuala Lumpur. Tin Dredge, C'henderising. liatang l’adang. (>N I'Y Coiotvh The (Jcncral Post (Blue, Johore Bahru. /Wo l>\ Triii win icalv i'lantalion, (among Jerai. Photo h\ Stmt/”’( (>N I'Y !\ /•' Coiotvh; /Wo l>\ /' ./ Triii win; Photo h\ Stmt 1 - 51 words
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Article, Illustration209 1925-07-24 15 Miss R. Russell. Miss Bussell is the winner of the Y.W.C.A. tennis championship singles, having defeated Miss I. Russell at the Y.W.C.A. Sports Club last Saturday. »i—3, ti—3. She was also one of the winners in the championship doubles. Twice in succession she has won the Cuillemard Cup. f.I’lmfo l> l.im Ilium; /'(/It.'u ! 'll f't I 'if tl,!l • /, ,/, - 209 words
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Article, Illustration192 1925-07-24 16 11 final nl the Singapore doubles championship was played at the S.C.C. on Thursday, July lt», when khoo Hooi Hye and Chua (’boon l.eong heat Asano and Sonehara <>—I, <»—0. I he Chinese pair thus qualified to represent Singapore in the Malayan tournament, which will he playedI'iiofi is h\ .1 S li, inks - 192 words
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Article, Illustration185 1925-07-24 16 I-iiu* weather favoured the Inter-School Spoils at the Stadium last week hen Rallies Institution secured most of the honours, winning the championship of the first division in a most convincing style. Their only serious ritals were the Anglo-Chinese School, who had the satisfaction of winning both the secondn hy Studio, Ltd - 185 words
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PAST WEEK’S IMPERIAL AND GENERAL NEWS Contained in Reuter and Special Telegrams.
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Article899 1925-07-24 17 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] Cabinet and the Building Programme. Sharp Difference on Economy Question. [UEUTER TELEGRAM.] London, July 16. In the House of Commons, with the bject of extracting a Governmental statement on the building programme, Sir John Simon moved a small reduction in the naval vote. Mr. Bridgeman,[REUTER TELEGRAM.] - 899 words
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Article204 1925-07-24 17 The Situation Well In Hand. London, July 19. Lisbon A military revolt, headed by a number of officers who were arrested after the outbreak of April 18, and who escaped from the fortress of San Juliao, broke out early this morning. The cruiser Vasco da Gama declared for204 words
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Article129 1925-07-24 17 London, July 10. The Sydney shipowners have consented to meet the unions for a conference in Melbourne, where conversations were opened yesterday afternoon at the Trades Hall with the industrial committee, which is seeking an assurance from the ownerthat if the seamen off’er to resume the owners will129 words
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Article664 1925-07-24 17 An Alliance of Five Million Workers, London, July 16. l ive thousand strikers surrounded the* Rock colliery at Glyrucath, Glamorgan *hiio, where 701) men were still working and ret used to disperse. A bundled pi lice were summoned and came into collision with the strikers, and sixteen weio664 words
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Article672 1925-07-24 17 Publication of the German Note. London, July 16. Leri ti The Gorman diaffc reply to he F rencli security pact note was drawn *P hy the Cabinet yesterday. Strict sececy is maintained regarding it, but the newspapers assert that the reply declares Iwu Germany is ready to672 words
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Article1705 1925-07-24 18 (Havas.) Another Outbreak of Civil War. London, July 16, Peking l icil war has again broken out in the piovimi* of Szechuan, where Genital Yang-sen i.- attacking rival generals mar Shungkir.g. Forces from Honan li ve entcicd Shensi and are ad vancing towards Sianfu, vvMere lighting also probable.(Havas.) - 1,705 words
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Article200 1925-07-24 18 Scopes C onvicted and Fined $lOO. London, July 18. Dayton Little evidence has so fai Keen taken in the Scopes ease, most of the time having been taken up by arguments on legal points. Mr. W. J. Bryan finally objected to the admission of the evidence of scientists.200 words
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Article111 1925-07-24 18 London, July lb. Broken Hill The Prince of Wales, who leaves Cape Town on the 29th inst. for South America, has completed his programme in North Rhodesia, the main leature of which was a meeting of native chiefs from all parts of the territory, whom the Prince111 words
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Article103 1925-07-24 18 London. July pi. t hcrbourg M. Lloumeigue, M. PainK‘V».* and the Presidents of the Senate and il i hamber, on hoard a submarine, rei ii ved the warships of the Mediterranean. 1 hanni'l and North Sea Meets and attend'•'I 1 ceremonial luncheon on board the bat I103 words
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Article308 1925-07-24 18 Last of the French Forces Leave. London, July 17. 1’ariy Le Temps learns from Brussels that the Pe.gijin Government, in agreeiiient with I no British and French Govern unmis have decided that Ducsseldorf Duisburg and Kuhi-ort are to be evacuat' d in the near tuture. Lond n, July308 words
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Article133 1925-07-24 18 London, July 20. Paris The elections for the Councilsi Gcneial have so far resulted in the Left bloc winning 17 seats, 1J from the Right and four from the Communists. The Ministers do Monzie, Schmidt and Du rat* four were re-elected. London, July 2o. Paris, l iter Practically133 words
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Article101 1925-07-24 18 London, July It*. Melbourne: Colonel di Pinedo has again •darted for Sydney. Sydney Colonel di Pinedo has arrived and was heartily welcomed. London, July J'h Lome A national subscription ha•ecu opened by a newspaper on behalf et he airman Colonel de Pinedo. Th*.' scheme is supported bv101 words
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Article114 1925-07-24 18 London, July 20. Wn -hington Under the Congressional :»ut ’lority sanctioned last year, Presided I Lit;* has remitted $6,138,000 due t" ,'itrjjra on account of the Boxer indemnity. London, July 22. In the House of Commons Mr. Chanihei lain announced that the following' luoi hoi n appointed to114 words
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Article1004 1925-07-24 19 «Havas.) .American Airmen Volunteer Service. London, July 10. }*;>r is Mars! al Petain lias departed j\,r Morocco in order to confer witn Marshal l.yautey regarding the measures to be taken against the Riff's. Kcinfoi cements continue to be sent to Mot occo. London, July 10. Paris The newspapers«Havas.) - 1,004 words
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Article67 1925-07-24 19 A Valuable Substitute For Cocaine. London, July 17. The discovery of a new local anaesthetic possessing; all the virtues cf cocaine and none of its perils was announced i.t the annual meeting of tlie British Medical Association at Bath, at which the Dominions, India, Ceylon and Hongkong were67 words
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Article105 1925-07-24 19 Losdon, July 17. A £5.000, Conmmonwealth loan, part of a £20,000,000 issue, will be floated in London at ifft I*, 1 bearing interest at five per cent. The balance will he issued in $75 000,000 bonds in New York, redeemable from 1045 to 1075. London, July 17.105 words
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Article94 1925-07-24 19 London, July 22. Cologne The Dortmund, Duisburg, Wesel, IN <>n and Munster Chamber.; of Commerce have telegraphically appealed to the Chancellor fur state intervention in the mining crisis which is threatening to paralyse the Ruhr. Wholesale dismissals occur daily, and the directors of WiendahMia have annoum ed94 words
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Article1052 1925-07-24 19 League of Nations. London, July J<>. In tIn* House of Commons, replying to Mr. MacDonald, Mr. Baldwin said Mr. hamberlain, Lord Cecil, the Duchess of Atlioil, Sir George Grahame, Sir C.ecil Hurst and Mr. A. M. Samuel wdl represent Britain at tne League of Nations assembly at1,052 words
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Article86 1925-07-24 19 (Ancta’fl Service.) Batavia, July XH Th<* 1C.I* M. h«\“ decided n<>t to n**uoi« their r\ < <> I r > tin !Vd, via the Strart- fur hina for to timo f>eing. l.i* s(enm*M V in i and Van Overstrarto t v. ill *>e tied up a*(Ancta’fl Service.) - 86 words
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Article267 1925-07-24 20 (Aneta’s Servict.^ Police Attack Rioters With Swords. London, July 16. Hundred* of Chinese weie involved in a riot at Medan, Dch, at tnj opening of circus. I'ampbicts were circuiated the •light before calling on Chinese to boycott •L circus. The crowd indulgeil in st<»rveihrnwing and jeering, and the(Aneta’s Servict.^ - 267 words
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Article217 1925-07-24 20 Many Trapped when Houses Collapse. (Fri m Our Own Correspondent.) Hongkong, July 17. The colapse of a retaining wall wiring seven three-storeyed houses »t <*><!.» this morning involved 2(M people. l:«.M'ue work is proceeding. The killed include Chau Siu Ki, an erhis mother and two sons. Dor.cfv.i were217 words
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Article157 1925-07-24 20 Prospect of Further Civil War. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hongkong, July 1 t'2. After weeks of speculation ns to bis mhorrabouts since his defeat on Has* River, Chan Kwing Ming has arrived af J>h**Klung and is apparently re-assembling Sit forces with the object of attacking Clanton. kisq157 words
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Article250 1925-07-24 20 Little Change but Future Hopeful. (From Our Own (’orrcspor.deat.) Hongkong, July 16. Numbers of strikers are dribbling in from Hanlon in spite of the cessation of river traffic. A crowd congregated on the Shutr.shun border, where Chinese soldiers are preventing entry into British territory, but some went hark250 words
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Article161 1925-07-24 20 Kilt in* (iang Arrested Robbery. A complete gang of houseiueaiters and receivers of stolen property, comprising a Malay, a Japanese, and three Chinese, hav«* l*een arrested by the detective dv|Mvtment, following a robbery at Dalvey Road, the residence of Mr. A. J. Cuckney, chief sanitary inspector to161 words
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Article217 1925-07-24 20 AcfjuiUiil in .'Monopolies Prosecution. A consignment from Chum >f u*n cases of meuirated sUmsu which were labelled Cure Crape Brandy formed *ho subj vt of a charge brought against Messrs. ;tng Khaug and Co., of North Bridge itond, in *h«* District Court >r Wednesday. Kvidcncc was given217 words
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Article55 1925-07-24 20 (From Our Own C orresjiondeiit.) Penang. July ‘J2. Tn the l’adnng Plandok c (.><> at the > wires in which Lira Kim Kuan was c>mrr?«*d with falsification of th rt pay roll o' a mine, the jury rclto-red a verdict of a*-d‘v i>’d accused vvh ‘-••n: mi; l55 words
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Article1885 1925-07-24 20 Chinese Pair Win Doubles Final. The final of the Singapore doubles championship was decided July 1U, and resulted in Khuo Hooi Hye and Chua Choon Leong beating Asano and Sonohara 6 4, 6 0. To use again the well worn phrase, the figures haidly do justice to the1,885 words
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Article207 1925-07-24 21 [Router Telegram] I Lond n, July IS. B Nooi'dw;- k In the European Davis Bun tipr.1* Lucoste, France, ‘.cat Timmer, Bfoliai.d. 5—7, 7- -5, C-2, «—2. Bomtra, ■‘Vance, b?ut Diemerkool, Holland, G i, m, t. 10—b. I London, July 1 tf. I Neordwyk France eliminated Holland In[Router Telegram] - 207 words
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Article190 1925-07-24 21 [Renter Telegram.] Dempsey and Wills Matched. [Reuter Telegram.] London, July JO. Neu York The promoter Tex Rickard H announced that Jack Dempsey has signed up to meet Hurry Wills for the world’s title, though owing to Wills’ absence from America and Dempsey’s long inactivity from serious fighting it i°[Renter Telegram.] - 190 words
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Article1104 1925-07-24 21 [Reuter Telegram.] Sussex and S.G.C. Share Four Goals. fne S.C.C. a ad the Royal Sussex met. in a League fixture at the Sta«liun\ on Friday for the second time ih:s week, and again slurred the points, the result oeiftg a draw of two-all. Monday’s game rci.idled in a goalless[Reuter Telegram.] - 1,104 words
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Article73 1925-07-24 21 Massey for Nt*j;ri Sembilan. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 22. i K. J. Massey, the Rugby international, who recently armed iii Malaya, ha taken up planting on Temiang North F.state, mar Seremban. .Massey belonged t<> Leicester, on* of the best teams in the country, and played in73 words
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Article193 1925-07-24 21 Harlequins* Hrilliant Victory. London, July 11. In a match at Roehatnplon the Harlequins brat Jodhpur by s goals to t’». I tie name was one of the best of tie* season. Both sides were brilliant. Pritlii Singh and Captain Williams were conspicuous. The Indians scored first, and thereafter the193 words
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Article162 1925-07-24 21 The result of the Kepp»! Golf Club monthly medal (Bogey) was a win foi A. I). Hallows, who returned a score of 2 up. The resuli of the July Ladies Spoon a' the Keppel Golf Club was a win foi Mrs. .1. Campbell, who returned a score of 42—«162 words
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Article2204 1925-07-24 21 [Reuter Telegram.] Draw in Match for Clarke Cup. Tlic cricket trophy presented by Mr. H. Clarke for the annual match, European v. The Rest, remains unclaimed again tins year as the result of the game played on Saturday afternoon and Sunday, the result being a draw. The Kuropeans won.[Reuter Telegram.] - 2,204 words
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Article92 1925-07-24 22 In the 200 yards (A) handican race held at the Chinese Swimming Club on Sunday Scow Sian Chye, who went at go, was first in 3 min. J2 1-5 secs., while Ng Wong Guun (2 min«. 30 secs.) and Chia Poh Chong (2 mins. 31 1-5 who went at92 words
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Article184 1925-07-24 22 [Reuter Telegram.] Bishop of Singapore at Bisley. [Reuter Telegram.] London, July 17. The Bishop of Singapore won third place in the Loner Cup challenge shoot, scoring 99 against the winner’s score of 103. Bishop Fergus on-Davie is well-known as a fine shot, and h.s connection with Bisley goes back[Reuter Telegram.] - 184 words
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Article216 1925-07-24 22 [Reuter Telegram.] Question of Amateur Status. [Reuter Telegram.] London, July 18. A sensation was caused at the conclusion of the Amateur Athletic Association’s championship meeting at Stamford Bridge, for which there was a strong foreign entry, when the secretary, at the presentation of trophies, stated that two medals earned[Reuter Telegram.] - 216 words
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Article503 1925-07-24 22 The Chiengmai Cup Race. The race for the Chiengmai Cup, the principal cup for rowing in Singapore, took place on Saturday over the full coui.se of one mile. Goldman’s crew were the winners. The three crews competing were Inside D. S. Robertson, bow V. C. Bath, 2; II. A.503 words
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Article977 1925-07-24 22 The Upton Challenge Cup. (Contributed) The sec mi race for the series for the Lipton Challenge Cup took piacc on Sunday morning in weatner which was entirely feminine in its fickleness and uncertainly. An early morning light N.E. breeze changed at 9 o’clock to an even lighter S.\V\, while977 words
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Article646 1925-07-24 23 Gu vlang English School. The third annual spoils of the Gayking English School were successfully hold on Saturday. Mrs. Sproule kindly distributed the prizes, and was presented with a cut glass and silver scent spray by the smallest pupil (Abdul) in the kindergarten class. Miss Leith, the principal,646 words
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Article103 1925-07-24 23 (From Our Ov.n <’#,respondent.) lvnaii", July lib AHhomrh one hour’s rein marred the police spirts it did not blunt th? keenness and enthusiasm of the competitc*rs. and the programme Hits ‘rone through in c pite of a waterlogged ground. The Detective l>t part men t won thi103 words
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Article196 1925-07-24 23 Trcm h Mines*.—l,264 piculs. T«»li Kiri Mining C 0.—129 piculs. < nendt riaug Tin Dredging half month ending duly le, dredge hours 2'Jj, piculs 1! <*. Hyuniulicing piculs i;<>. The Secretary of Austral Malay I'in, Ltd., n port- the following outputs of it'’ associated companies for the half196 words
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Article430 1925-07-24 23 The following ptfHsengers arrived ir th<? oluny by ttic P. and O. hleamcr MuceJonia, which London on June It) Mr. I*. M Adams, Vr. S. Bower, Mr. K. A. Ho:*, Mrs. K. B. A. Hong am! child, Mr. J. A. < larke, Mr*. A. B. B. Crow, Mr. W.430 words
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Article124 1925-07-24 23 HOI DF'YYN. On Friday, July 17, 1325, at the .Matvrnity Hospital, Singapore, to Mrs. I). P.oudi wyn, a daughter. Penang and F.M.S. papers please copy. 'AKDOZA. On July 21, 1'J2. r at 3, Coleman Street. Singapore, Mrs. Herbert P. C»,r« ozn (nee Ashne.ss) a son. (F.M.S., Penang and B.N.H.124 words
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Article25 1925-07-24 23 HRKMAKS ROLLKN -On Jul> 21, IV. />, -.t tiie Cathedral of the Good S h«*r d, Singapore, J. Hermans to Miss f.. J *1 Hoe.en.25 words
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Article227 1925-07-24 23 Singapore, July 22. EXCHANGE. On T.eudun, Bank 4 m/* 2/4 15/32 Demuiid 2/4 Brie f« Jin. credits 2/4 23/32 On New York, Demand 561k Brivaie 90 d/s 581k On Fiance, Bank T. T. 1135 On Indie, Bank T. T. 1545k On 11-n.gkong, Bank <1 I *4 p.c.227 words
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Article480 1925-07-24 23 Singapore, July 23. MINING. Issue lt Vai. I'd. Buyers Selierm £1 £1 Asani Kuinbang 40/6 47/6 l 1 Hataitg I'adang 0.60 0.68 1 1 Hi'uin Tin 1.47 l.52Va»d. £1 £l Idris Hydraulics 40/3 41/- id. 1 1 Johan Tin 0.40 0.49 H*/. 10/- Kampong 45/- 46/6 i\480 words
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Advertisement464 1925-07-24 23 Property Sale The following Singapore properties wore recently sold bv uuctioii at the >ale'•o»»ni of Co.. 30, Messrs. Chcoiig Koon Seng and Chulia Street :—Freehold lends ft. nd houses 3 I.orong Koad, area IS,07a sq yap pa Chittiar, $5,3 00 s Guylang Iioad, area 4,051 Wong Loy Neo, $1,100; 10464 words
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Advertisement90 1925-07-24 23 NOTICE All communication* for both the Strait a Times and the Straits Budget should be addressed to the Head Office, Cecil and Stanley Streets, Singapore, Strait* Settlemerits. t 1 !u post free price of the Streits Time* to the United Kingdom and foreign countries jo *P4 a year. The poet90 words
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Obituary19 1925-07-24 23 DKATII IRVING. In Muar, on July l* 1 1 L. Irving, the Manager of Muar It. aw t. Limited.19 words
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The Straits Budget RUBBER SUPPLEMENT
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Article118 1925-07-24 1 limmr xal Pag# ltuM>«*r Price Averages 1 IrfMolou Rubber Stocks 1 The Singapore Auction 1 Non-Coupon Rubber Storks 1 London Rubber Position 1 Rubber Smuggling I Lo<\*J KobU*i Auction 2 Lubber Restriction Statistics 4 June Rubber Returns 4 Rubber Outlook in Loudon 4 KuUtr r in Ceylon 4 Kstute118 words
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27 1925-07-24 1 Tfh«r average pries «*f rwU**r for the quarter ending July HI to d;ite are as follows ihngaimre IIP-lOU rc-tats A<ondou Ha. 1-Ofthl.27 words
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Article30 1925-07-24 1 Messrs. I.ewi* and Peat’s cable receives! frotu their London office on Tuesday /J> >* ton.* down making the total London robber stocks at July 18 aj 4,0r»l» ton^-.30 words
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Article109 1925-07-24 1 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 717th auction on July 22, 1 H2T>, when them was catalogued 8. r »4,0ir» lbs. or ;S81.26 tons offered 4 72,261 lbs. or 211.28 tons; sold 221,808' lbs. or 14.>.<»(> tons. Spot. London 4s. 4d. N<w York 5*1.18109 words
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Article117 1925-07-24 1 An official announcement ons made i 4m Tuesday, that rubber dealers declared stocks of uireouponed rubber are taking advantage of; Jicetion 6 (ii) (b) of the Rubber Restriction Enactment, and exporting these stocks upon payment of duty at the rate* «rtf 42 cents per !b. We are117 words
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124 1925-07-24 1 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, July 22. In the House of Commons Sir Ellis (funtc-Williams asked if there was any intention to remove the restriction on rubber exports. Mr. Amery replied in the negative, and pointed out that sudden interference with the Stevenson scheme would[REUTER TELEGRAM.] - 124 words
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Article75 1925-07-24 1 (REI TER TELEGRAM.] July 18. Washington At President Coolidge’s suggestion a delegation representing the rubber interests interviewed the Secretary of State, Mr. Kellogg, and explained the unprecedented difficulties in the industry owing to the high cost of rubber, whicn they attributed to the British restrictions, though it(REI TER TELEGRAM.] - 75 words
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Article247 1925-07-24 1 We are indebted to Messrs. Wilson and Co. for a copy of the Rubber Trade Association of London Statistics, bringing results to end of May. In the live months the United Kingdom imported 28,451* tons, which is about 1.200 tons more than in the same period last247 words
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Article88 1925-07-24 1 The directors of Punggor Rubber Estates in their report for the year ended March 31, 1925, state that' the net profit for the year after deducting depreciation on buildings, etc., and directors’ fees was $37,166.33, which together with the amount brought forward from last account, viz $24,790.06,88 words
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Article485 1925-07-24 1 Final and Interim Dividends Paid. The third annual general meeting of New Scudai Lid. wad held at tlu* offices of the secretaries (Messrs. Chan Sze Onn and Co.) v.n Friday, there being present Messrs. J. M. Sime (chairman j, S. Q. Wong, K. S. Manas.seh, Gaw ivhok485 words
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Article134 1925-07-24 1 (From Our Own Correspondent.) I'enang, July 17. The report of the directors of the Temerloh Rubber and Coconut Company shows a nett profit of $18,034, to which iihs to be added $12,1)94 from last account making a total of $31,029. This director/ recommend a final dividend of134 words
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Article88 1925-07-24 1 [kki tkk tki.f.gram.] London, July IS. The India rubber Manufacturers Association, representing 95 per cent, of the Biitish manufacturers of rubber articles, has issued a manifesto protesting against the continuance of. the operation of the Stevenson scheme in its present form for the restriction of exports of crude[kki tkk tki.f.gram.] - 88 words
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Article497 1925-07-24 1 Launch I’cnningat’s Successful Season. (From Our Own Correspondent. Kuala Lumpur, July 17. The motor launch Penningat has been having a very successful season off the west coast arresting native craft attempt ing to smuggle rubber. Amongst the cases reported arc ihe following On July 2, off Paulo L’ndang,497 words
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Article1747 1925-07-24 2 3Jr. Cummins on His Visit To The Estate. Th" sixth annual general meeting of *hc Sung**! Rinching Rubber Estates, Lid., v.as lu*M on June IK at Lincoln’s Innfieid*. W. C., Major Herbert Edgington, O.B.K. (chairman of the c mpany), presiding. The Chairman said Following our u.-ual custom1,747 words
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Article976 1925-07-24 2 (iood Results—Looking Forward Hopefully. J The fifteenth annual general meeting of shareholders of the Heawood Tin and flubber E .-dates, Ltd., was held at the registered office, Glasgow, on June 19. Mr. Thomas A. (laliie (Chairman of the Hoard of Directors) presided. the representative of the976 words
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Article788 1925-07-24 2 Messrs. Barlow and Co. report: Singapore, July Id. Since cur last prices nave again shown a substantial use. At one time the local price of spot mbber Uood as high as 1.7 b, whilst in L ndou 4s. 4Vau. was reached. Ti»e tone was somewhat irregular at788 words
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Article2690 1925-07-24 3 Manufacturers’ Short-Sighted Policy. The sixteenth ordinary general meeting of the Sialang Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held q June IK, in the Council Room of the Rubber Growers’ Association (Incorporated), 2, 3 and 4, Idol-lane, K.C. Mr. C. Heath Clark (the chairman of the company) presided. The chairman2,690 words
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Article67 1925-07-24 3 [The Strait* Time* is Dot responsible for -.he <*pir. lots of its correspondents. Correpondents should bear in wind hat letters tins! be short snd to the point Lons fcinbiititf epistles sre liable to U »e;«*cted or otnletsTj’ cut down. t«jrresp<»i,5ur.t»» must •i close their names, not mre*»-anly for {•ublicbtion67 words
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Article695 1925-07-24 3 To tlu* Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —As a small-scale proprietory planter, with no divergent interi.-:? other than that of securing a reasonable profit from my undertakings, I feel that I should record my considered opinion, vis-a-vis Best*iction and the present and future rubber position. Since695 words
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Article209 1925-07-24 4 I 0 tl»e Editor of the Straits Times. r it was pleasant to learn that Mr. pinching, the well-known Senior ititic Officer of the local It.G.A. nisation, has accepted a position with m portan t firm of Estate Agents as nical Adviser and Visiting Agent, is a209 words
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Article1353 1925-07-24 4 I Current Year’s Improved Prospects. The sixteenth annual general meeting the Sungei Krian Rubber Estate, Ltd., ■u> held on June 24 at the company’s office, Ceylon House, 49 and Eastehcap, E.C., Mr. V. U. Wickwur chairman) presiding. r J. G. Armstrong, representing the and Secretaries (Messrs. Thomas1,353 words
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Article83 1925-07-24 4 The fifteenth annual report of the directors of United Malacca Rubber Estates, Ltd., for the year ended April 30. shows that a profit was made of $54,loO.«»» •ifter deducting the directors’ fees and do oreciation on buildings, etc. This, together with $50,071.57 brought forward from lb previous83 words
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Article339 1925-07-24 4 Statistics for the I*a*t Kivrht Months. The Controller of Rubber Exports. Kuala Lumpur, forwards us the following statistic* for the peiiod November 1, 1024 to June 50, 1925 (5rd Restriction Year). I. Total Exports. Total Exports. Total Imports. British Malaya. Restriction Aria. Foreign Rubber. November, 1024 22.48S 15,400339 words
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Article32 1925-07-24 4 Ayer Molck.—15,280 llu. Ankola.—4,040 lbs. Ha joe Kidoel.—07,042 lbs. Hukit Jelotong.—8,042 lbs. I >jn.«inira.—120,04*0 lbs. 12 months 050,520 lbs. Kasintoe.— 02,080 lbs. Langen. -01,352 lbs. Cnited Malacca. 17,5hj lbs.32 words
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Article161 1925-07-24 4 A London wire in the Times of Ceylon, dated July in. says:—The Kinnuei-*: fimes pub! Klios the opioioiiv »»f sir Sbo. L\ Boi* and Mr. T. c. “v.cm in icgaid the rubber outlook. Doth blam. manufacturers for the present high prices. Mr. Owen adds If Government161 words
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Article248 1925-07-24 4 Tin* Times of Ceylon of July 14 says The Rubber Controller is now preparing certificates providing for the release of 75 per cent, of stund'.crd production of rubber during next quarter, which begins on August 1. The 10 per cent, increase in the exportable maximum f >r248 words
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Article1593 1925-07-24 5 Weekly Reports of Singapore Firms. Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s weekly report, dated July 22, states In spite of the continued high price of the commodity the local rubber share market is decidedly easier and although the higher priced shares have remained fairly steady the cheaper counters air1,593 words
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Article112 1925-07-24 5 A Madras wire of July 3 says :—Mr. 1. Reid, C.C.S., Controller of Indian Emigrant babour to Ceylon, Mr. R. G. Coombo, representative of the Planters’ Association of Ceylon, and Major Scoble Nicholson, Ceylon Emigration Commis sioner, waited in deiiutation on the Hon. Khan Bahadur Muhamed112 words
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376 1925-07-24 5 Stock Stock Par Exchange par Exchange Value. Company. Prices. Value. Company. Prices. jlI Anglo-Muluy 27/0 £1 Linggi 38/ i'l Ayer Kuning 43/9 2/ London*Asiatic I/7 1 £1 lkkap Plantns 10/ 2/ Lubok 2/10 £1 Banteng 3.1/9 1 1 Lunuit 42/6 £1 Batu Caves 17/6376 words
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719 1925-07-24 5 Capital Issue Closing Prices, laid Lp Value Dividends Fraser Lyall Company Co. Evatt. l 15 p.c. for year 28-2-25 ..Allenby < s 81> 2.25 2.10 2.40 2.50 100,000 1 5 p.c. int. a/c year 30-9-25Alor Gajah (.SI) 1.80 1.90 1.80 2.00 727 i 5719 words
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Advertisement278 1925-07-24 6 y. t; V M m Buiok 24-4-33 Sport Touring Five-seater Touring $2,800.00. m Two-seater Roadster $3,000.00. A. •> Distributors C a (Incorporated in S.S.) 20, GRANGE ROAD, SINGAPORE. WHY THERE ARE MORE THAN A MILLION Buick Cantilever Rear Springs Full Cantilever rear springs absorb the shocks of the road and278 words
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Advertisement189 1925-07-24 7 Printing Blocks UK DR gUJ-TWIE MADE BY I The Straits Times Press, SUS'GAPOBB. Prices Quoted on Application. l lb YOU WANT TO MAKE ANYTHING KNOWN ADVERTISE IN THE STRAITS TIMES Head Office SINGAPORE. S.8. SIXTEEN PAGES DAILY THE LEADING DAILY PAPER EAST OF INDIA Marine Engines THE ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE,189 words
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