The Straits Budget, 7 August 1925
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section28 1925-08-07 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED EIGHTY YEARS. No. 3.521 Singapore, Friday, August 7, 1925 Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7<l.28 words
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Article288 1925-08-07 1 LKAIIEKS a K e Th Six Thousand Tons It The Federal Crisis 3 What It Means 4-o Subsidised Industry Wei 1 Ini Wei The Prince and South Africa l-o Telegrams, Reuter and Special Covering Past Weel Vs News 17-19 Pictures < ichtt :—F.M.S. v. Tin Colony lit The Kuala288 words
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Article4075 1925-08-07 1 I la* h i.-tant Resident of Batipoeh and annum, Mr. p. C. A rends of Padang audjang, has been appointed Resident ol apiaiiiiaoeli, states the Sumatra Bode. 11’e Governor, Sir Leslie Wilson, pi't'Mi the new railway station of Poona II marks an important step in improvement of4,075 words
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Article44 1925-08-07 2 Federal Go vernment Changes. Advices by cable from London lea the belief that at a very earlv <1 official statement will he made iii ref.. a to the questions raised in the evt, i V"'' Tl,, Times of June 1.5, which recently. 1 u44 words
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Article132 1925-08-07 2 Representations have been m 01,. in regard to goods destined for V' ports, but put ashore at Singapore h„ h Butish goods cannot at present be t a V sc at these ports. It is said that t hc pore Harbour Board stores ordinary t'-*’ shipped cargo132 words
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Article131 1925-08-07 2 We deeply regret to record the dead, ot Miss Adeline M. Ferrein, dnighter of •M r. Ad, lino A l eneira. Consul-GeneralW I ortugal in Singapore, and Mrs Ferreit-i winch occurred at the General Hospital' cm Wednesday following an operation 1 he deceased young lady,131 words
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Article153 1925-08-07 2 The following appointments are notified in the Straits Settlements Governnunt Gazette :—Mr. G. A. Hereford to act as District Judge and First Magistrate, Vnang Mr. E. Pratt as 5.D.0., Province \V e lies ley Mr. G. A. Smith as Deputy Registrar, Penang Mr. W. Mellor has been153 words
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Article283 1925-08-07 2 Tin* consecration of Ailsa Royal Arch Chapter (No. 602 S.C.) took place on Saturday at the Masonic Hall, Singapore. Sir Malcolm Watson, acting as Representative of The Supreme Gran 1 Chapter, was First Principal, with M. E. Companions Still and Craig a> Second and Third Principals respectively, M. K.283 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article1155 1925-08-07 3 ,—Straits Times, July 31. In view of the rather excited comment v0 quoted from a Ceylon contemporary, n the suggestion of bad faith on the t of Malaya which it contains, we may perhaps do a little service to all parties concerned by explaining just what,—Straits Times, July 31. - 1,155 words
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Article960 1925-08-07 3 —Stiaits Times, August 1. We had in our Thursday’s issue an impoitant letter signed “Constitutional/ and the points raised in it hu\e a very impoitant bearing on the question now much discussed as to the future of the Federal administration. The writer argued that the question should—Stiaits Times, August 1. - 960 words
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Article1144 1925-08-07 3 —Straits Times, August 3. Under the Stevenson scheme the exportutile percentage of rubber is raised from G5 per cent, to 75 per cent, of standard. But standard undergoes a change the precise effect of which can only be calculated by those who have the whole of the—Straits Times, August 3. - 1,144 words
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Article1031 1925-08-07 4 make the problem more hopeless.—Straits Times, August 4. We have always had a feeling that the worst aspeet of Mr. Lloyd George’s war service was his reckless squandering of public money to purchase temporary industrial peace. If« would argue, probably, that there was no sound alternative, but wemake the problem more hopeless.—Straits Times, August 4. - 1,031 words
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Article1069 1925-08-07 4 i.—Straits Times, August •>. We note that some references have been made in Parliament to the retrocession of Wei Hai Wei to China. It is one of those matters about which, at a time like th** present, when feeling runs high, a good deal of misrepresentation isi.—Straits Times, August •>. - 1,069 words
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Article1002 1925-08-07 4 THE PRINCE SOUTH AFRICA. —St* aits Tim*»s, August It is characteristic of the Prince o! Wales to have sent to the people of South Africa a message of farewell and thank which ought to appeal to all sections >1 the community. His Royal Highness ha* had a splendid reception everywhere.,—St* aits Tim*»s, August - 1,002 words
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Article361 1925-08-07 5 The following had the honour of dining with His Excellency the Office i Administering the Government and Miss Hose at Government House on Friday, July 1 to meet Centre Amiral Basire lion. Mr. Hayes and Mrs. Marriott. M ’s. Winstedt, (’apt. I*. K. Stevens, D.S.O. K.N., to. B.361 words
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Article139 1925-08-07 5 The Jnhore Government Gazette announces that His Majesty the King of Siam has been pleased to confer the following Orders The Most Honourable Order of the frown of Siam, Knight Grand Cross, first class His Highness the Crown Prince of Johore. The Honourable Dato Mentri Hesar.139 words
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841 1925-08-07 5 The failure of M. K. Angullia, formerly a very well-known Indian merchant in hingapore, and now bankrupt, to keep proper books of account and to produce such books to the Official Assignee formed the subject of proceedings in the Supreme841 words
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291 1925-08-07 5 A young Chinese, who was arrested by the detective branch last week in the act of haranguing a crowd in Chinatown on the subject of the China trouble, was charged in the Second Police Court on Wednesday under the section requiring him291 words
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159 1925-08-07 5 The Itiffis version of the origin of the troubles in Morocco has been set forth by Ab<l el Krim in a letter to the newspaper A 1 Siassuh in which he professes friendly feelings towards France, and attributes the trouble to159 words
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234 1925-08-07 5 Madras has not hitherto had any lurge munlrer of Chinese residents, an occasional hawker of silk or basket ware being uii that was ever seen of them in the past. Recently, however, owing to conditions in China or t > other causes not234 words
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2873 1925-08-07 6 The desirability of extending th# municipal limits to include tn* Siglap district was the principal matter discussed at the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on Friday. There were present the Deputy President (Mr. J. Lornie) and Messrs.2,873 words
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276 1925-08-07 6 On the morning of July .*lO, when Contre Amirr.l Basire landed officially at Johnston’s Pier His Excellency was accorded a salute of 15 guns from Fort Canning. The Admiral, accompanied by the French Consul, paid official visits afterwards to Government. House276 words
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Article56 1925-08-07 6 Dn *he night of July 30 nine Cantonese armed with entered a Chinese house. 90, Kallang Road, held un the nerunants, and got away with *4,000 worth of cash and jewellerv. A Chinese woman in the house was struck ever th** mouth with the butt of a56 words
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2132 1925-08-07 7 HD Excfltcnoy the Officer Administer- ,‘r the Government and High CumV Us’oner for the Malay States, the Hon. r S. Ho.se, C.M.G., who was iccompunied by Miss Hose and Miss lra—1- and by his Private Secretary and Aidc-de-Lamp, left Singapore at 102,132 words
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Article467 1925-08-07 7 From the Straits Times (weekly) of I July 29. 1 Si»5. Wo regret to learn that another large j I portion of the embankment of the Tanjong I I’agar Dock foinpnny has given way. I The embankment wall ha- been completed, I bul it seems that the467 words
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293 1925-08-07 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 31. A remarkable railway accident took place at l.lo p in. to-day near thp padang station, fortunately without any loss of life. The 1.35 pm. goods train proceeding from Kuala Lumpur to Tunjong Mahiii was about293 words
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360 1925-08-07 7 In the annual report for 1924 of Mr. av MeLay, Executive Municipal Engineer, Municipality of Singapore, it is stated that The operation of the sewage disposal worki at Alexandra Road continues to cause anxiety and there is still need for expansion and360 words
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Article128 1925-08-07 7 The Municipal health statement f»r t'.iweek ending July 25, *ives the total number of deaths a* 1*7 representing nenfh rate of 24..>5 per mille per annum compared with 25.97 in the preceding v.c; and with 29.73 in the correspondin week of last year. The chief can.- *s128 words
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4360 1925-08-07 8 As mentioned in our last issue, sentence of nine months rigorouimprisonment was passed b> Mr. Justice Deane at the Assizes on July on (Joh Hood Kiat, who was charged with the attempted murder of a young Chinese named \V'»ng ong Sou, by4,360 words
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Article124 1925-08-07 9 1 he death took place on July 31, at n 75 Thomson Road, of Mr. woe Kay Siang, store keeper of Messrs, dnnkmann and Co. with whom lie had n for 52 years. The deceased was ,:rn in and was one of the old124 words
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Article49 1925-08-07 9 r 'J* J* arr general manager, Malayan r, N Ltd., states that recently a 'He occurred on the company’s property > A rang, several kedais being t j. r:u ‘d out. The mine was in no way t<d, the only mine building involved u small shed.49 words
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93 1925-08-07 9 (Aneta’s Service.) Weltevreden, August fi. Twelve hundred transport workers in Serna rang harbour are striking, enuring stagnation of harbour traffic. The strike was incited by Communists. It is reported from Medan that police clashed with Chinese gamblers on an estate at Ivwalnkingli. A )>ol.ce(Aneta’s Service.) - 93 words
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186 1925-08-07 9 SULTAN ARRIVES. Official Ceremony at Johnston’ s Pier. H.H. the Sultan of Trengganu arrived at Singapore on Monday, on a visit, and was officially welcomed at Johnston’s i’ier. His Highness, who came down in the Sea Belle, landed at Johnston’s Pier at It a.m. with members of his suite from186 words
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169 1925-08-07 9 Sentence of one year’s rigorous imprisonment, to be followed by one year’s police supervision, was passed by the District Judge (Mr. Franklyn Robinson) on Tuesday on two Malays who were convicted of breaking into a Japunese hous in Middle Road and stealing169 words
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200 1925-08-07 9 The Coroner (Mr. F. G. Bourne) held an inquest on Tuesday regarding the death Hi a Chinese who was slabbed at the East Wharf on July 24 in a quarrel with two Javanese seamen and died soon after lrs removal to200 words
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257 1925-08-07 9 The annual meeting of the Singapore Recreation Club wu» held on Tuesday afternoon, with the President, the Hon. Mr. K. Tessensohn, in the chair. The chairman commented on the events of the past year and remarked that he hoped the membership257 words
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411 1925-08-07 9 In their report, tinted Penang, July 31, Messrs. Lean and Co. state: Tin, after dipping to ±‘2fio in the early part of the week, has made a good recovery to l*2fi3 15s. thus showing a loss of i‘2 2s. fid. on411 words
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Article88 1925-08-07 9 With regard to the shooting afTair in Upper Cross Street on July 29, in which about a dozen shots were fired, and one Chinese was fatally injured, and a hawker and a 13-year Chinese girl seriously wounded, further enquiries by the police point to the fact88 words
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417 1925-08-07 9 B< fore Mr. Justice Deane at the Assizes nn Friday, a Tamil, named Uethinjuu. pleaded riot guilty to a charge of murdering !iis wife, Kctnamhal. The Deputy Public i'rosevutor (Mr. It, Williamson) appeared for the Crown, and the accused was represented by Mr.417 words
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185 1925-08-07 9 A motoring: accident which resnlted m painful injuries t*» M. J. Truquin, th« cashier ot the* ltan<|iie <le rindo-l'hrnt and which might have had much more serious consequences, occurred on tn«r East (’oast Road on Wednesday night. It appears that M. Daniel,185 words
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122 1925-08-07 9 11.M.5. Hermes, the seaplane carrier* arrived from Trinconialee on Wednesday, bound for Hongkong. The H< rmes is a remarkable ship, if over 11.000 tons, with accommodation for twenty seaplam s. She is the sccoikl nuv ol ;nr unit t i come122 words
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3959 1925-08-07 10 (By Our Parliamentary Correspondent.) Westminster, July 1. The Singapore Naval Base was again discussed in the House of Lords to-night when Lord Thomson asked a wries of questions on the subject. He wanted t > Jvimw wliether the plans3,959 words
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536 1925-08-07 11 STRAITS MEN’ S CLUBS. Where Past and Present Residents Foregather. (n -i ns-ent leading article, says the .Straits Echo, wo remarked that it is rather a pity Straits people have no club f their ov n in London of good standing, uinre they could foregather when on ;i ve or536 words
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Article105 1925-08-07 11 i b ices from Shumchun indicate (i J r 'ituation. The Daily Press has j ■'.•I, definite information that an tram and a troop train havi lV, t n Shumchun. The armourc 411 h i i a truck at ea<*h end, ou which led a105 words
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1999 1925-08-07 11 (Contributed.) unctualiy at S.lf> a.m. on Saturduy Uiptam Hett started 12 yachts on tneir long journey. A light southerly breeze and a clear sky indicated line weather ul any rate for some hours. Poliy was first away followed by Puteh, Gertrude. Jean, June, Joy,1,999 words
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202 1925-08-07 11 An order has been placed with United Engineers Ltd., Singapore, by the well known firm of mine managers and engineers, Messrs. Osborne and Chappel, of Ipoh, Perak, for two all steel steam bucket tin dredges of 120,000 cubic yards per month202 words
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189 1925-08-07 11 A serious affair took place at .1 urong village at 2 a.in. last Friday. A gang of about eight ChiTie.se entered the house of a Chinese barber, a well known person in the village, and hacked him with knives so atrociously that189 words
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Article185 1925-08-07 11 I.ong before the appointed time—live o’clock on Saturday afternoon—the main hall at the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus was packed to overflowing for the concert which was staged by the pupils the Convent in aid of the orphans. Tin* audience included ltishop Barillon and tlx.* local Catholic185 words
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Article107 1925-08-07 12 [Tfc» Strait* Time* la not raapouaifcla foi the opinion* of iu eurre»j,ond«nte. Corre•pondenta should bear in inind that letter* must be ahort and to the point. Loin rambling epiaile* are liable to be rejecteu oi ruthlessly cut down. Correspondent* rcuai enclose their names, not necessarily tot publication but a*107 words
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Article220 1925-08-07 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—It has been a matter of general comment that in the case in which Private Beale was acquitted at the Assizes on a charge of causing death by a rash act the accused himself admitted that after his companion220 words
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Article283 1925-08-07 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, lu reply to Stella’- query, I also saw the combination that misled him and if he again looks in the Western sky at about 6.20 p.m. he will probably still see thy stars (not Ciux) very low down, hut the moon283 words
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Article223 1925-08-07 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —There has been a lot of controversy as to who should play who in the Malaya Cup. The suggestion from Singapore now is that next year it should be altered to a North against South match. 1 consider223 words
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319 1925-08-07 12 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, August 5. At the Menglembu Lode annual meeting Mr. Duxbury, presiding. expressed the opinion that it was rather unwise no* to have issued the full amount of the authorised captital of $*‘*00,000 in view of the fact thut319 words
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129 1925-08-07 12 The list of eases for the August sittings of the Supreme Court, which was fixed on Friday, comprises the following actions Mildred Edith D’Alineida v. A. J. Shelley-Thompson and another. lac Chxvee Keow Neo v. The P. and O. banking Corporation, Ltd.129 words
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128 1925-08-07 12 A Chinese seaman was sentenced to one year’s imprisonment by the District Judge (Mr. Franklyn Robinson) on Friday morning for importing three automatic pistols and .300 rounds of ammunition into the Colony. The accused was arrested by the Harbour Board Police as128 words
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694 1925-08-07 12 The w’edding took p ace at ihe Chesed t*l Synagogue on Sunday of Miss Ruche* David, fourth daughter of Mr. B. David, 'of Singapore, and Mr. Frederick. Henry Jerrard, of Saigon. The bride, who is the sister of Mr. J.B.694 words
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Article111 1925-08-07 12 A report was made to the Kandang Kerbau police on July HO that six Chinese entered a bus in Bras Basah Road, and w’ent as far as the fourth mile, Thomson Road, where they stopped the bus, overpowered the driver and conductor, and stole the day’s111 words
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396 1925-08-07 12 Following are the entries received f I)C the reliability trial for motor-cycles an<j motor-cycle combinations to be held under the auspices of the Singapore Automobile Club to-morrow. The stars denote rider* are travelling mar.'hals. E. S. Tiddeman, Triumph. A. K. Page, Norton Big396 words
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Article153 1925-08-07 12 The death of Miss Clare Taylor, the American actress, who, as Mrs. Stirling, figured in a sensational divorce case in Britain, is reported from Washington, states the Daily Express. She appeared drst in London in The Earl and the Girl at the Adelphi Theatre,153 words
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SUPPLEMENT TO THE STRAITS BUDGET
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Article, Illustration37 1925-08-07 13 In the annual mate a between the Colony and the F.M.S., played at Penang on Saturday and Monda>, the States' team won by fifty-five runs. Details of play appear in another column.37 words
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Article, Illustration64 1925-08-07 13 The Hon. Mr. F. Stonor, C.M.(»., opening the Exhibition. I rade section on right Public Health and Infant Welfare Stalls on left. Mrs. Choo Kia Keng handing the A’an Poke Cup to S.C.R.C. Team, winners ol Chinese Inter-State Football competition. The Malay Fencing Exhibition. Kvctrnt Kail»a>/'/(../..S l'\ I L , - 64 words
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Article, Illustration53 1925-08-07 14 Bridge over the Nal River, ISth Mile, East Coast Railway, Kelantan Section. (luillemard Bridge over the Ke'antan River, East Coast Railway. 1 uiiih'I at (itMh Mile, Last Coast Railway, Kolantan Section. l<c,ir,«lucnl from the Krporl of 111 c F.M.S. Hallways. for 1921, by kind permission of (hr53 words
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Article, Illustration134 1925-08-07 15 Arch in honour of Sultan's Birthday. Boat Racing on Sultan’s Birthday. Towards the close of last month. 11. F. the Oflioer Administering the (iove nmcnt and ('oinmbhinncr of the Malay States (The lion. Mr. K. S. Hose. < M.ti.). accompanied hy Miss Hose. Major (ieneral SirI*llo/0s hy Chi’nlt Tcnfi; /’/lo/o.'i h\ l\ i. Cult nib. - 134 words
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Article, Illustration106 1925-08-07 16 I he annual rally of the Singapore Scout troops took place in the Government House domain on Saturday afternoon, when a’ out li)() scouts paraded, and an interesting programme of clr ill and competitions was presented. I he narade, under District Commi -si* nor l». 1‘urdy, wasPhotos by Empire Stiitiio, l.t,i; Piiotos hy F. / Trcnsiin - 106 words
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Article, Illustration19 1925-08-07 16 Mr JU,,JiSh 1 hid ladv Dalrymple, Lhput> Chief Comnm.ioncr for Mala,., with the Malacca Girl Guide.,19 words
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PAST WEEK’S IMPERIAL AND GENERAL NEWS Contained in Reuter and Special Telegrams.
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1763 1925-08-07 17 [HE l' TER TELECRAM. J London, July 30. The special committee of the Trade r j,,n <ingress and tne Railwaymans .nd Transport Workers’ union executives live ordered the handling of coal to a e at midnight on July 31.[HEl'TER TELECRAM.J - 1,763 words
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Article158 1925-08-07 17 Warm Appreciation and Au Revoir. London, August 3. St. Helena H.M.S. Repulse, with the Prince of Wales on board, has arrived here. London, August 4. Pretoria The Prince of Wales sent a wireless message to the Governor-General expressing his gratitude for the wonderful hospitality he had158 words
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Article30 1925-08-07 17 July 31. Tokio The Japanese Cabinet has resigned owing to a conflict of opinion regarding the taxation proposals. London, August 1. Tokio Viscount Kato has been reappointed Premier.30 words
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Article465 1925-08-07 17 Tlic Riffs Suffering Heavy Reverses. London, July 1?. Barcelona Marshal Petain, who ra proceeding to Paris, arrived on th* steamer Alfa. Jt is stated that operations in Morocco will Imgin as soon aw they will be efficacious both militarily unu politically. All the necessary material is already on465 words
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Article139 1925-08-07 17 The Clerks Demanding Higher Pay. London, July .10 Paris A strike <»f French hank clerk* for a rise of wages is spreading. A meeting of the employees of the Parw Hank, who reused work on Thursday la*!,, passed a unanimous resolution in favour of continuance of the139 words
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1616 1925-08-07 18 Murder of Well Known Man At Amoy. Loudon, July 30. In the House of Commons, repljing to JMr. J«ookcr, Mr. McNeill said he had not received an official report stating that the Soviet Envoy at Peking had loopholcd the ■wall of the legation. It1,616 words
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Article372 1925-08-07 18 Feelings of Friendship And Affection. London. July 30. Melbourne Australia’s hospitality to the American fleet has nut abated. Everything is being doing to make all ranks feel at home. Numbers of official and private entertainments have been organised and very brilliant l*alb- given by the Governor-General and372 words
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Article92 1925-08-07 18 London. August 3. In the House of Commons, replying 1o Oonidr. Ker, worthy, Mr. McNeil! said the question of the return of VVei-hai-wei to C hina was suspended for the moment owing to the provisional character of the Chinese Government. Cotndr. Kenworthy asked Was it not the92 words
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Article56 1925-08-07 18 London, August 2. Paris The Petit Parisien’s Berlin cor-j respondent states that Gen-ral Walch. president of the Allied Military Control Comtni.'.sion, has left Berlin and resigned >wing to the oh>truetionism of the German delegates. London, August 2. j Paris The Mini>try of War denies i’arisi-T’- u port56 words
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Article262 1925-08-07 18 Vigorous Defence by Mr. Churchill. London, August 5. After a vigorous defence of the g u |< standard by Mix Churchill, the House ot Commons passed the second reading ,t the Appropriation Bill. Mr. H. B. Lew-Smith attacked the retuin to the gold standard as premature He blamed262 words
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Article322 1925-08-07 18 London, July ill, Paris In tin* Cabinet M. Caill.vix made a statement with regard to the Anglo-French debt negotiations in L»»iit m and said that although there wa> a noticeable difference between the Hi itish and French points of view the beginnings of an understanding had already322 words
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Article95 1925-08-07 18 London, July 31. Essen The last French troops have departed. London, August 3. Berlin Reports from all parts show that the French and Belgian evacuation oi the Ruhr, except for the thro** ‘‘sanction towns of Jhie.-sehloi f, Puisbur.. I and Ruhrort, has everywhere been carI ried out.95 words
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Article227 1925-08-07 19 Hanil«*o as a Paper Pulp Advocated. London. July 31. v; The report of the Tariff B<>arJ of protection to the r and paper pulp industries expresses! oP nion thut the industry is not likely aur-ivt* without protection and theref' recommends that the existing lb ce „t ad227 words
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Article94 1925-08-07 19 (ira\e Incident on Frontier Reported. Loudon, July .”0. M".---- ’w It is reported that tlft-eoinnur.d-r .»f the Soviet frontier guard in the Yampol district, whilst making a tour of inspection, was killed by Polish frontier guard who are alleged t'» have crossed the front’ r, dragged the94 words
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Article301 1925-08-07 19 London, July 31. Tie* Hague Heer Colijn. Minister of Fin nc“. ha accepted the task of forming a Cabinet. London, July 31. Tie* Ik.gne The new Cabinet has been r on-turned as follows :—Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and, ad interim. Minister f..r the Colonies, Heer Colijn Minister301 words
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Article57 1925-08-07 19 London, August S. Moscow: The trial has concluded a' is of th** members of tho Georgian "f Anti-Soviet parties on a n organising the* insurrection of terrorism, espionage and otlvr ‘-'P’-tul crimes. v r the principal necu-ed vor/ death hut tin* sen to tie** wav( J t ten57 words
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Article1322 1925-08-07 19 Polar Aviation. London, August 2. Washington The Macmillan Polar expedition has reached Utah, which will be iis base in Greenland for the Polar (light. The Roosevelt Party. London, July Itl. Simla: Mr. Roosevelt’s party ha? couched Yarkand with baggage and personnel. They lost twenty Chauch ponies er>1,322 words
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Article136 1925-08-07 19 London. July SO. Tours Twelve were killed and ‘JO in* i>v the *!**’••»Pnicnt of a train from I/emans at midnight. London, July 01. T*-e of Commons passed the third reading f the Unemployment Insurance Bill. A Labour motion for rejection was defeated by ilfiff to 08, London, July 31.136 words
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Article167 1925-08-07 19 “Model for Soviet Government” Suggested. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hongkong, August 4. It is reported that Canton intends to u>e the 1L ungshnn district, just beyond the border, as a model for a Soviet Governme it. Speciafiy trained officials have arrived at Shekki to make a start. Strikers’167 words
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Article91 1925-08-07 19 Soviet Government Expected At Canton. <F rnm Our Ov.n Correspondent.) Hongkong, July 110. Owing to the revi-ed conditions a rec rude set* new of trouble at the docks is to be expect'd on August 1. The authorities are fully prepared. The Canton IJovernment have issued a notification staling91 words
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Article109 1925-08-07 19 The fSovernment of India have much pleasure in announcing that the Army Council has dr*ci(led that sons of officers of the Indian Army who. as a result <*f service out of India while temporarily lent from the Indian Kstahlishment for service under the Imperial (lovernm u; fell in109 words
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Sporting News and Notes.
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2062 1925-08-07 20 The Malayan tennis championships opened on Saturday at the S.C.C. in dull but sultry weather. The courts were on the soft side after the recent rain, and the tart was delayed from 9 a.m. until 9.45. Ample accommodation was provided for spectators within2,062 words
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Article279 1925-08-07 20 Further Details of Reliability Trial. The entries received for the reliability trial for motor-cycles and motor-cycle combinations to be held under the auspice? of the Singapore Automobile Club next Sunday have exceeded all expectations and about eighty-five riders will be taking part. A particularly interesting entry is a279 words
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Article35 1925-08-07 20 [Reuter Telegram.] New Hundred Yards Record. [Reuter Telegram.] London, August 1. Seattle, Washington Competing in the American amateur swimming championships, Weissmuller covered the 100 \ards in 50 2/5 sec., which is a world’s ecord.[Reuter Telegram.] - 35 words
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Article470 1925-08-07 20 [Reuter Telegram.] League Points for the Sussex. The Royal Sussex won a couple of u points at the Stadium on Wedm-mS? afternoon at the expense of the SHr whom they defeated by two goals to The Regiment had the be-t of an U foresting game, and suddenly revealed"’ 1‘orwaid[Reuter Telegram.] - 470 words
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Article198 1925-08-07 20 Tournament at Kuala Kanjrsar. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, August 4. In the polo tournament at Kuala Kangsar on Sunday the Burma Rifles beat Singapore 5—1. The Singapore team consisted of Ferguson, Woodnitie Prince and Lindsay-Vears, the last playing as substitute. t Iskandar defeated the Kuala Lumpur Nomads by198 words
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Article1456 1925-08-07 21 F.M.S. Beat Colony by Narrow Margin. .(From Our Own Correspondent). Pena a 2, August 2. l‘ne annual match between the Colony 4 r„l the F.M.S. started on Saturday morning in ideal weather on an ta*y wicket. The F.M.S. won the toss and elected to take first lease of the1,456 words
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Article925 1925-08-07 21 [Reuter Telegram.] London, July 31. At Northampton won by 61 runs, scoring 202 (Jupp four for 72) and 223 (Clark four for 37). Northants icplied with 133 in their first innings. Bark in taking four wickets for 38 and Sibbles four for 24. Their second score[Reuter Telegram.] - 925 words
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Article332 1925-08-07 21 S.G.C. Competitions. The August monthly medal competition of the Singapore Golf Club wait played on Saturday and Sunday, and resulted in a win for Mr. I. I*. Spode, who returned the excellent net score of 70. Fifty-three cards were taken out an«J the following were returned I. O. Spode332 words
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Article41 1925-08-07 21 Pcnanu: C.C. Tournament. (From Our Own Correspondent.) IVnang, August 6. After a hard tussle, running t*» three sets, I)a>is and Clark heat Bird ami Bennett in the Profession Pairs event of the I'enane Crieket Club Tournament. 0—2, 0—6, 0—3.41 words
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Article30 1925-08-07 21 EmpText London, August f. A* Stamford Bridge i’ t v ir.. ♦■H’.if lonaf triangular ntnietic hiaMi H* it;, in v*-»n with points, Czechoslovakia scored 26 and Canada 23.EmpText - 30 words
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Article652 1925-08-07 22 Key 1 teats Santos Spectators at the Happy Valley on briday, hud good reason to F>c satisfied with the programme. Evety b*ut wa.- wei contested, while the Rattling Key v. Dom> Santos return had all tlu* thrills <d the $a-t affair. This was their fourth meeting, and previously Santos652 words
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Article771 1925-08-07 22 Third Day of IVimnsf Meeting. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, July 30. '.'here was a good attendance for tho thrrJ day if the races. The weather was tin**, though overcast, ;*nti the going gned. Race 1.— Kx-Griflin Hor.-iex, C. 1. GOODWOOD, Thompson, 3.7. 2. DINK IE, SLigfi, 8.12. 3.771 words
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Article273 1925-08-07 22 Interesting Programme for Autumn Meeting. Stakes to the value of $47,275, not including the added money from the cash sweeps, are to be offered in the Singapore Turf Club’s four days autumn nice meeting—October 17, 20, 22 and 24. ThU makes the meeting perhaps the biggest ever273 words
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Article66 1925-08-07 22 Loudon, July 2o.—After the decision in the Cuningham Plate at Ayr, the stewards called on the jockey, F. Fox, and tin trainer, Mr. Pollock, to explain the running of the hors** Sale Ticket. They were not satisfied with the explanation.', and suspended Fox for the remainder of66 words
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456 1925-08-07 22 Report «>f Tronoh Wines for voar to December 31, 1 states that during year 1,289 tons of tin o*x* were sold, as against 1.239 tons for 1923. Output of tin or' from died pres was <>.‘{7 tons, realising £93,041, being an456 words
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477 1925-08-07 22 The Bislcy meeting held under auspices of the Straits Volunteer Rjf»l Association and the Singapore Volunteer Corps concluded at the Bukit Timah rang* on Monday. The entries numbered Jo‘ on Saturday and 90 on Sunday. Thi meeting has been a conspicuous success, and477 words
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64 1925-08-07 22 WORKMAN’ S FATAL FALL. Fifty Feet From Chartered Bank Building. While a Chinese coolie was cleaning windows at the hack of the Chartered Bank Building on Tuesday evening «h» ladder on which he was standing broK“ n half, and fell to the ground fifty fee’ below. He sustained fractures of64 words
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Article113 1925-08-07 22 Humours were recently afloat m city of P.ombny that Ponde, one of f'< condemned p* isont rs in the Bawla ease, hh«! suddenly pone marl end had be*. moved to a lunatic as>T*rn. The Ii Daily Mail now states that it has bee:' biformed by the113 words
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2641 1925-08-07 23 4From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 31. Aden the Malayan Agri-Horticultural Aviation was formed in November 1922 -i (iu n ot think even its most sanguine unnorter anticipated that within the Vu e of three brief years the association ''id be able2,641 words
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Article131 1925-08-07 23 Tin orr output of Sunpoi Bo.si Mines for 1924 was 592 tons, increase 25 tons. Amount realised was £90,342, equal to £152 12s. 4d. per ton, increase £2B 19s. Bd. Protit, after providing for depreciation, is £46,220, plus £1.'1,924 brnuirht in. Dividend* equal to 4s. ja r131 words
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Article229 1925-08-07 23 Amonj; the passengers who arrived on board the P. and O. Khyber from London last Saturday, were ('apt. it. P. Miackay. M.C., Tin* (Jordon Highlanders, former Adjutant of the Ceylon I.ijrht Infantry, and Mrs. Mackay. Capt. Mackay h.n.s come to take up his new appointment as Adjutant229 words
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Article792 1925-08-07 24 (From Our Own Correspondent). Malacca, July .”.0. '1 lie Girl Guide* held a fete in the Residency grounds last week with a view to moisting their funds generally. Malacca people attended in large numbers and the function was blcs.vd with a little sunidiine although the weather had been792 words
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244 1925-08-07 24 It has for some time past been evident ihat the Diesel marine engine would o ist in the future the steamer, whether lei with coal or oil, and the leading firstclass ftassenger lines have been watching ami experimenting with244 words
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Article636 1925-08-07 24 The following passengers are proceeding to Europe by the Mantua which sailed at S i.i!'.. !u;>t Friday Mr. and Mr-. Mancock Mr A. H. Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. \V. Hoods, Mr. and Mrs. Mnclaren, Mr. R. M. Noblestone, Mr. ,1. C. Gilbert, Mr. Reilly, Miss* Ware, l.l. A. V'.636 words
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284 1925-08-07 24 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, August 5. The Chief Justice (Sir Lionul Wondwaid) delivered judgment recently in the action in which the State of Selangor hued Ix'ong Shoon, as administrator of the estate of Chin Tai Lian, deceased, 'liie facts of284 words
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Article55 1925-08-07 24 Johan T n Dredging, July piculs 2-12.20 yardage 7-1,021, hours run 085.45, revenue fr m «ale of ore $18,500, tribute received $200.20. Total $18,700.20. Mr. F. W. Margrett, of Messrs. F. W Margrett and Co., Bangkok, .has left for England by the P. and O. Mantua. He will55 words
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Article127 1925-08-07 24 HATES. On Agu.<t 1925. at Singapore, t< Mr. and Mr- Tom Hhu*!*, a son. BALHKT‘TI ET. On Au trust 4, 1925, n» th Maternity Hospital, Singapore, to Dr. \V. A Balhetchet, of Generhl Hospital, mid Mrs Balherchet, a son. (Penang, F.M.S. and Hongkong papers please copy). BENSON'.- On August127 words
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Article57 1925-08-07 24 Rt’PEKTI -ENGEL.—-At Singapore, on August 4, 1925, Alexander Ruperti, formerly Lieut.-Commander, Imperial Russian Navy, to Luba Engel, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs. A. Engel, of Singapore. WHITKHOUSE—FABRIS.- On July P., 1925. at St. Alban’s Church, Holders Creep, John Henry Archibald, to Constance Fdgell, daughter of the late57 words
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Article221 1925-08-07 24 Singapore, August 6. EXCHANGE. On London, Bank 4 m/a 2/4 15/^ Demand 2/4 ft/jw' Private 3m. credit* 2/4 23/r On New York, Demand r l( )JV 4 Private 90 d/a sj/ On France, Bank T. T. On India, Bat:’; T. T. On Hongkong, Bank d/d P r221 words
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Article484 1925-08-07 24 August 0. MINING. Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Seller* £1 i'l A>am Kumbang 48/- 49'1 1 Batang Paduug 0.67 4 0.724 l l Ilitam Tin 1.10 1.4" £1 £*1 Idris Hydraulics 39 4<l. -.d 1 1 Johan Tin 0.51 0.81 10 -10 Kampong 1* 49 .'6 11 £l484 words
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Advertisement88 1925-08-07 24 NOTICE All communications for both the Strait* Times and the Strait* Budget should be addressed to the Head Office, Cecil anri Stanley Streets, Singapore, Straits Settlements. I lie pus* free price of the Strait* Times t'. the United Kingdom and foreign countries is J.'.4 a yoar. The post free price88 words
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Obituary173 1925-08-07 24 DEATHS UAL MGAR f KN. On Monday, August 3, 1925, at Bn.water Road. Ipoh, Franc,na Muiiu Baumgurren, aged 78 years. BREARLEY. On August 3, 1925, at Aloi Gajah, Sarah Agm s, the beloved v/if.* of Charles \V. Brearley, aged 08 years, R.l.P CHUA.-On Saturday, July 25, 1925 f 5th da>173 words
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Article89 1925-08-07 1 (Jeneral Page Rubber Price Averages I London Rubber Stocks I Rubber Restriction l Rubber Estates Combined 1 Exportable Percentage 1 Rubber or Hot Air 1 A Rubber Action Planters Provident Fund 1 Rubber Results 2 Local Rubber Auction Rubber in the Philippines 3 Telegrams— Rubber Politics 1 Correspondence— Those89 words
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33 1925-08-07 1 Thete have been four business days in the n**w Restriction Quarter which began on August 1 and the average prices have been— Singapore 138*23 cents London 3s. B*2od.33 words
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Article30 1925-08-07 1 Messrs. Lewis and Peat’s cable received ftont their London office on Tuesday gave Ji'T tuns up, making the total rubber stocks at August 1 as 4,281 tons.30 words
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Article156 1925-08-07 1 A bill is to be introduced into the •b*h«»ro State Council to amend the ExpotL "f Rubber (Restriction) Enactment, 1923. Ibe objects and reasons state :—A number of agricultural leases issued before th< present laud law was in force in the •''tale contain a clause reserving l variously156 words
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Article142 1925-08-07 1 i announced by Messrs. Harrisons lf b r osfield, the secretaries to the com|h !ij a t the net profit of the Malayalam '"i Lions, Ltd., for the year ended fbtb i|.| V was £2B:5 174 against 111 i fo r H)24 A final dividend is o|,o >(142 words
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Article457 1925-08-07 1 [belter telegram.] Exportable Percentage Now Seventy-Five. [relter telegram.] London, July 31. The Colonial Office states that it is officially announced that the percentage of standard production of rubber exportable at minimum duty from Ceylon, the Straits Settlements and the Malay States during the quarter beginning August 1 is[belter telegram.] - 457 words
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Article73 1925-08-07 1 Messrs. Sandilands Buttery and Co have lately acquired on behalf of principals in London the well-known properties of Sungei Buloh, Eng Tin and Swi Hock situated in South Johore, which have been floated under the title of the Sungei Tukottg Rubber Plantations, Ltd. Tambalak Rubber Estates, Ltd.,73 words
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Article573 1925-08-07 1 We have hud several inquiries as to whether or not the figures given in our Lading article on Monday last, (August 3) were official and we wish to state that they weic not. What people are naturally wonitd about is the effect of the changes in standard produced573 words
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281 1925-08-07 1 In a lending article on July 21 the Manila Times says:— “Judging by dispatches from the United States, a great to do is being made by tire manufacturers and other purchasers of rubber over the so-called British monopoly of the raw281 words
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152 1925-08-07 1 A RUBBER ACTION. Chinese Firm’ s Breach Of Contract. The failure of Chop Lim llee Horn; to carry out a contract with the Firestone Tiie and Rubber Company was the subject of an action which came before Mr. Justice beano in the Supreme Couit on Wednesday. Mr. F. (i. Stevens152 words
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Article130 1925-08-07 1 The following cable has been received from Mr. Watney London representative of the I.S.P. I.S.P. dinner very successful fifty-six member.- present Campbell R.ti.A. announced Provident Fund Scheme gem-ral-ly adopted hr- circulated near future propose d fund he in Fast controlled by Tiustces all planters free join main130 words
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838 1925-08-07 2 The fifteenth ordinary general meeting of the Lankut Rubber Company, Ltd., was held on July 8 at 2, 3 and 4, Idol Lane, E.C., Mr. J. C. Tate (chairman) presiding. The Chairman said Ladies and gentlemen, I presume it will be your838 words
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772 1925-08-07 2 Bruunston —Int. divd. 5 per cent. Mambau. Divd. 4 per cent, on I’rcf. shares to June 30 paid. Mount Austin.—Divd. 12 per cent, for year ended March 31. Last year, 10 per cent. K'twie (Java). —Final divd. 15 percent, making 20 per cent,772 words
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Article610 1925-08-07 2 Messrs. Barlow and Co. report:— Singapore, July 30. The market, during the period under review, has been very unsettled, and prices have from day to day shown a considerable drop. Telegrams to hand fiom London and New ork quote the former market at 3s. 8% d. and610 words
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Article188 1925-08-07 2 The fifteenth annual general meeting of the shareholders of Temerloh Coconut and Rubber Estate, Limited, was held at Penang, on Friday, when there were present the Hon. Mr. W. H. Thorne (Chairman), Messrs. L. C. Brown, H. McGill G. B. Nonis, Lim Kean Seng. B. Thorne188 words
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824 1925-08-07 2 1 ciaTfy:- H0 inS reP rt is SU| ‘P li(, <l off,. I The fifteenth annual ordinary meeting of the shareholders in the Kor Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held at company’s office on July 24 at n,»,m the. Hon. Mr. Tan824 words
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Article66 1925-08-07 3 [The Straits Times is'not responsible fox opinions of its correspondents. Corre Vn .ndonts should bear in mind that letters t be short and to the point. Long nmbling epistles are liable to be rejected or i th lossly cut down. Correspondents must ".‘dose ’their names, not necessarily for bliiution66 words
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Article178 1925-08-07 3 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—- It may not be generally known tloit the nett weight of the six thousand lens is about five thousand tons which i. nsist mostly of crepe and that not more than two thousand tons will be placed ou178 words
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Article2056 1925-08-07 3 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. —1 would ask your assistance in a matter which up to now has received too little attention. Before coming to the point may 1 have permission to indulge in a preamble for the purpose of making my point2,056 words
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362 1925-08-07 3 The Manila Times of July 23 states:— As a resu.t of the reported determination of American rubber producers to appeal directly to Congress to permit them U. develop the industry in the Philippines many legislators to-day declared that tVu reforestation362 words
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775 1925-08-07 3 The thirty-sixth annual general meeting of the United Lankut I'lantutioiis Company, Ltd was held on Ju y H, at 2, 3 and 4, Idol-lane, E.C., Mr. J. C. Tate (chairman) presiding. The Chairman said Ladies and gentlemen,— If you will allow me to take775 words
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1717 1925-08-07 4 Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s weekly report dated August 5, states The week under review, broken by the August Bank Holidays, has been comparatively quiet in all markets. Tin lias experienced a further rise and shews an advance of £0 on balance. Tin1,717 words
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380 1925-08-07 4 Stock Par Exchange Value. Company. Prices. £1 Anglo-Malay 29/3 £1 Ayer Kuning 2-% £1 B: kap Plantn? 10/ £1 I’anteng 30/3 £l Batu Caves £1 Batu Kawan 18/9 £1 Batu Tiga 2v4 Bertar.i Consol. 0/10% £1 Bidor 51/3 £1 Bikam 3/3 2/ Brooklands 5/1380 words
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727 1925-08-07 4 Capital Issue r n raid Up Value Dividends Kriser lSi i Company i Co. Evatt. 1 p.c. for year 28-2-25 ..Allenhv ($1) •>() .>->a .> in 5 p.e. int. a/c year 3tf-9-26A10r rinjah <«1 > UO T.'xcVd.l'.s" 1.70,d. 4SO jo'l S P C lnt727 words
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Advertisement314 1925-08-07 5 WHY THERE ARE MORE THAN A MILLION *-#-13 Sport TWnj Five-sealer Touring $2,800.00. m Two-seater Roadster $3,000.00. Distributors: (Incorporated in S.S.) 20, GRANGE ROAD, SINGAPORE. m Bilick 24-6-31 Brougham Sedan Five-seater Saloon $4,200.00. 5 A CIO Buick Cantilever Rear Springs Full Cantilever rear springs absorb the shocks of the road314 words
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Advertisement259 1925-08-07 6 Printing Blocks UK OR HALF-TIME MADE BY The Straits Times Press, SINGAPORE. Prices Quoted on Application. SECURITY EFFICIENCY The British Malaya Trustee and Executor Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in S.S.) Directors A. E. BADDELEY, Esq., Chairman. Hon’ble Sit D. J. GALLOWAY, K.B. Hon’ble Mr. TAN CHENG LOCK. Hon’ble Mr. I). J.259 words
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