The Straits Budget, 25 February 1926
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Title Section28 1926-02-25 1 The Straits Budget BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED EIGHTY YEARS.) No. 3,550 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1926 Price 25 cents (S.S. Currency) or 7d.28 words
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Article299 1926-02-25 1 LEADERS— Page Rubber Discussion 3 Germany and the League J Sir Cecil and Sir Frank 3-4 ••Moial Turpitude” Prevention Production and Consumption 4-o Telegrams, Reuter and Special Covering Past Week’s News 17-21 pictures— Cathedral Chorister’s Wedding 13 Mr. H. Wyatt, F.M.S. Ry. Police 13 Children’s Aid Society 13 Udies’299 words
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Article3582 1926-02-25 1 <'aptain l< p th A has M 0 Urre <1 ir Shanghai of anions his’fripna know n went to Sh/nit p addy.” Deceased served i n shm^ 1 r 30 years a 8<> and Co.’s fleet for* China Merchant C °nipanvt()est«Kr n k ears Hc ,eft the3,582 words
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Article41 1926-02-25 2 Mr. Harvey S. Firestone junior was expected to arrive at Singapore by the President Garfield on Tuesday but he has been delayed in Manila and it is not yet known when he will resume his lourney to Singapore.41 words
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Article59 1926-02-25 2 Sir Charles Eliot, G.C.M.G., former British Ambassador to Japan, who ar rived in Singapore on the 17th inst., by the N.Y.K. steamer, Kashima Maru, told press representatives that he was on a private mission and he had nothing to say for publication. He resumed his voyage to59 words
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Article79 1926-02-25 2 We hear that Sir Ronald Ross, who has been visiting Ceylon, has decided to return to England, postponing his contemplated visits to India and Malaya unti. next winter. He had invitations to go to Calcutta from the Indian Tea Association and the School of Tropical Medicine. We79 words
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Article103 1926-02-25 2 On Saturday, in the Supreme Court, before the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) an appeal was made by Mr. C. da Silva on behalf of Nia Ah Tee, who was convicted in the District Court on November 27 of being in possession of a quantity of non-Government chandu.103 words
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Article154 1926-02-25 2 The Kendall string quartette, after a series of recitals throughout Malaya which have given great satisfaction to those who attended, left on Friday, foi Java where they’ will spend some weeks ot travel, playing in most of the larger centres. Their second and final appearance in Singapore154 words
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Article290 1926-02-25 2 We regret to record the death, which naJnfn? d °n H bruary 14 after a long and painful illness, at 5 Arratoon Road. Penang, (the residence of his sister, Mrs. am,^ ath le u Mr Emile Joseph Har doum, of Hardouin estate, Province Weled whoT290 words
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Article177 1926-02-25 2 On June 28. 1922, V. 0. Rj ce Eurasian clerk employed in thn r a Hospital, Singapore, disappeared 6 eral allege,l with *1,960 which had been J 5 trusted to hint, reports Friday's Mal.v \t A warrant was issued for his arr'Y t 1 was only177 words
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Article163 1926-02-25 2 Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent write, on Februar 17 :_There was a consider' able amount of discussion on the subie.t Of Mr. R. N. Thamby Thurai's a JS‘. ment as acting secretary of the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board, at this morning’s meeting of the board. Mr. Khoo Keng163 words
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Article210 1926-02-25 2 i.Ytt appo,ntments arc notified ur o M 4 S Gover nment Gazette Mr. •J. v\ b. Anderson to be an Assistant Engineer, P.W.D., F.M.S. Mr. F. S. Ward to be an Assistant Mycologist, Agricultural department, F.M.S. and S.S. Mr. 1 i? ce to an Assistant Engineer. P.W.D..210 words
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Article257 1926-02-25 2 The following have been staying at Government House as the guests of His Excellency the Governor und Lady Guillemard The Right Hon. The ‘Viscount and Lady Lee, the Hon. Mr. Justice Gompertz and Mrs. Gompertz, Sir Charles Elliott, Miss Kendall and Miss Brook. The following had the honour257 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article1175 1926-02-25 3 millionaires gasp.—Straits Times, February IS. Comments have been made and quesiit.ns have l>cen asked in the House of Commons about the position of the (•fstrietion scheme. The answer to «!l s lt h comment ami question is that there has been no change, so far, except in themillionaires gasp.—Straits Times, February IS. - 1,175 words
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Article968 1926-02-25 3 and possibly far worse war.—Straits Times, February ID. Much discussion continues about the admission of Germany to the League, and it has been djsclosed that three nations, Spain, Poland and Brazil, are seeking to be admitted at the same time. The Council of the League atand possibly far worse war.—Straits Times, February ID. - 968 words
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Article1048 1926-02-25 3 it 'l policy prevail.—Straits Times, Febn: y 20. It does not look quite journalistic to 1 accuse a man like Sir Frank Swettenham of inaccuracy, even dangerously near to suggestio falsi without amazingly good reason. That seems more like someone in a tight corner tryingit 'l policy prevail.—Straits Times, Febn: y 20. - 1,048 words
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Article1036 1926-02-25 4 MORAL TURPITUDE.” Slmih' 'l'imrs. I’M-rumy '22. We are inclined to agree with the American Congressman who lias been pointi:.out the danger of conferring discretionary powers on officials. Every nainn has a right to make its own laws, particularly laws which aim at preserving tie purity of the population, but in~ Slmih' 'l'imrs. I’M-rumy '22. - 1,036 words
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Article1075 1926-02-25 4 accessory to the crime.— Straits Times, Febrile ry 2.'). We have a letter to-day from Dr. Waugh Scott, calling attention to the Health Boards Enactment (1926)” which is still in the making. He notes the curious fact that cure is always put in the ordinance before prevention, an 1accessory to the crime.— Straits Times, Febrile ry 2.'). - 1,075 words
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Article1064 1926-02-25 4 PRODUCTION CONSUMPTION. have passed away.—Straits Times, Febru- 1 ary 24. The issue of the Rubber Control report for January gives us a little, but very little more light on the problem which ia exercising all men’s minds in the rubber world. It may be shortly stated —will production in 1926have passed away.—Straits Times, Febru-1 ary 24. - 1,064 words
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Article241 1926-02-25 5 Legal Effect of Death-Bed Marriage. As a result of an application on Monday before Mr. Justice Deane, an issue will shortly be tried as to whether a Eurasian lady wh was married to the late Henry de Silva four days before his death is his lawful widow.241 words
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Article284 1926-02-25 5 Suspected Leakage fror.i Naval Installation. On Sunday at about 7.20 a.m. the Central Fire Station received a call to go to a tire near the fouith mi.e at Bukit Timali. One machine immediately turned out and whilst on the way to the fire volumes of smoke284 words
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Article81 1926-02-25 5 In connection with the celebration of Ilari Raya Puasa. Wednesday and Thursday, April 14 anJ 15, will bo observed as public holidays throughout the F.M.S. and in connection with the celebration of Ilari Raya Haji. .Monday, June 2!, will bo observed as a Public Holiday in Perak81 words
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Article1085 1926-02-25 5 Municipal Commissioners Visit The Work. The Municipal Commissioners visited Gunong Pulai on Sunday morning, and inspected the eonstructi mul work situated about eighteen miles inland from Johore Bahru which will supply Singapore with six and a half million gallons of water a day when it is completed, and1,085 words
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Article282 1926-02-25 5 The Cat and Imprisonment for A Mandor. A discovery of 250 rounds of ammunition in the container of an oil lamp, and an automatic pistol, was described in the First Police Court on Friday, before* Mr. P. A. F. David. Inspector Bostock, of the Marine police, said that282 words
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Article257 1926-02-25 5 Proposed Conversion at Kuala Lumpur. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, February IK. I be following terms of reference to he committee to be appointed to advise in what manner the Kualu Lumpur Sanitary Board should Ik? converted int > a municipality were received from Government. and257 words
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Article1793 1926-02-25 6 JudgHVJnt for 20,fS2 And Costs. A case was commenced in th** Supreme Court < > n February 17, Im 1 <» 11* th Chief Justice (Sir William Muri-on), aa sequel to a big tire which occurred in Lavender Street, in August la*t year. A Chinese ship builder1,793 words
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Article830 1926-02-25 6 Curious Coincidence In Bankruptcy Case. The fu-.-t that hi.* client had been shot by a hired gunman the day before the petition was to be bean, was stated in the Bankruptcy ouit on 1‘i iday, by Mr. D. Knowles in petitioning before the Chief justice (Sir William Murison)830 words
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Article594 1926-02-25 6 Sendai and (iunang l‘u!ai Inspected. About members of the I>.;;ir,*v lin Assoeiation of Malaya met at .luh.iry Bahru on Friday morning and precede,! in motor ear to Scudai, where th,. methods of unloading and lining the suvj water pipes were inspected. Kiom then* the patty journeyed to Gun594 words
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Article136 1926-02-25 6 First Malay Lawyer in The Colony. A petition was presented in the Sdp* leme Court, on Monday, for the n«l* mission of Mr. Brumoon Crayin Ahlip l'* tin* bar of the Straits Settlements. Mr. J. Aitken, who put forward j petition, stated that Mr. Ahlip was th'*136 words
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Article754 1926-02-25 7 c* lirv of Passport Photograph M Denied. j i The book which has been published! i:,.,r with the Goii Hood Kuit case,' SS" «hich U a«Ui-HU-d lo Mr Jiui*cal ne to tae notice ul His Loro-Uni 1 tl cVtq*u-r:ie ourt t n Momu-.y when an InlUalion «as754 words
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Article21 1926-02-25 7 (Arota's Service.) r«.. Batavia, Febiuary 2ff. h-ts deriV.a States Rubber Co. Sumatra u y an palm estate in(Arota's Service.) - 21 words
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Article875 1926-02-25 7 Solicitor and Ilis Admission Fees. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, February 19. In the Supreme Couit, this morning, before the Chief Justice (Mr. Justice Gompertz), Mr. B. J. I'. Joaquini, as Secretary of the F.M.S. Bar committee, made an applicati >n for revision of ar. older875 words
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Article620 1926-02-25 7 Minutes of Recent Committee Meeting. i Minutes of a committee meeting of the Straits Settlements (Singapore) Aasocia-I tion, held on February 17, in the Singa-j pore Exchange Room at 5 p.ni. are supplied i as follow Picsent Mr. A. I*. Robinson (President), Mr. J. G. Campbell (vicepresident),620 words
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Article172 1926-02-25 7 Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent writes on February 18:—A number of important changes are to lake place in the P lice Department in the near future. Mr. C. H. Wyatt who has been Assistant Commissioner in charge of the Railway Police, for the past few years, is172 words
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Article487 1926-02-25 7 (Governor Bids Farewell to The Regiment. ILK. the Governor (Sir Laurence GuilleillUi'U iillti 1 *i* dy (iuiilemard attended the parade service at the garrison church at fanglia on Sunday morning, and afterwan is Hi.-. Excellency officially bade farewell t > the regiment. Others present included H.K. Major-General487 words
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Article198 1926-02-25 7 We have received a copy of the report < f the Children's Aid Society for 1924-25, and find in it a record of wonderful activity in this direction. During the >(•«>•, no fewer than 110 children were •ntirely or partially supported as against >» in th. previous198 words
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Article113 1926-02-25 7 The (Vast of Our Lady of Lourdes which is unique in Malaya was celebrated in the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Ophir Road, when the Rt. Rev. L<»u s TVrrichon. coadjutor to the Bishop of Malacca performed the high mass, in which about 400 people received communion.113 words
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Article1337 1926-02-25 8 What One Chinese leader Is Doing. The average man or woman left entirely to own resources is not much more capable of si If-support, than a young child. The gift of initiative, and the power of leadership is given to few, and that is why one incline-1,337 words
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Article421 1926-02-25 8 Justices Refuse to Accept Plea Of Insanity. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, February 23. 'llu* full Curt of Appeal assembled in the Supreme C dirt this morning. The hief Justice (Mr. Justice Goinpertz) presided and was supported by Mr. Justice Farier Manby and Mr. Justice Dinsmore.421 words
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Article566 1926-02-25 8 The Reconstruction of Klgin Bridge. Action taken at a meeting of Committee N (5 held on February Iff, 1925 included following Decided that the original decision to supply electric current to the Singapore Traction Co. at a flat rate of 4% cents per unit up to December 31,566 words
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Article132 1926-02-25 8 Chinese Lady Leaves Over Hundred Descendants. Mrs. Cheung Ah Foo, nee Low Soon rseo, who died on February 15, at the ago of 91 was one of the oldest ladies in the Chinese community. She came to ingaporo from Pontianak some 80 years ago and during her132 words
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Article799 1926-02-25 8 Civil District Judge Gives Evidence. The Muslim action, which has already occupied several days, was resumed u Tuesday before Mr. Justice Deane, when the evidence of Mr. II. G. Sarwar, Civil District Judge, was taken. The case f or the defendant, who accepted the onus .,f opening,799 words
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Article749 1926-02-25 9 Detailed Report for the Past Year. The lion. Organising Secretary, British Malaya. (Mrs. F. Garland of Ipoh) forwards tho following final report of Poppy pay Collections, H>25, for publication Owing’ to the prosperity in the country, 1-rJ5 las given us a most successful I’oppy Day. Tlu* collections749 words
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Article556 1926-02-25 9 InaiTeptnble Evidence as Ground Eor Appeal. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, February 24. The Court of Appeal dismissed the Government’s appeal in the Collins motor accident case with costs, without calling 1 upon the respondent to reply. T Before the Cour*, of Appeal, consisting of Justices556 words
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Article913 1926-02-25 9 Complaints Against IllMannered Tourists. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia, February 19. It is a striking coincidence that recently l made mention of the bad-mannered behaviour of some American tourists "hen they visited the Susuhunun’s palace at Surakarta, and now again reports are current in the press913 words
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Article378 1926-02-25 9 Arrives on Her Seventh Vojajje Around the World. The I‘re ident Garfield arrived here on Tuesday on her seventh voyage around the world from New York via Havana, the Panama Canal, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Honolulu, Kobe, Shanghai, Hongkong and Meiiila. Captain Kenneth B. Lowry is in378 words
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Article148 1926-02-25 9 More Litigation in Supreme Court. The train of litigation which originated, directly or indirectly, from the sale of the Goeiioeng Batu Hesar coal mine in Dutch Borneo, including the Malayan Collieries case, the* suit of the Eastern Mining Company against 1’oey Kong Seng, and the bankruptcy of148 words
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Article82 1926-02-25 9 On tin* 23rd instant, His Highncs* the Sultan of Johoro h moured tlu* officer* (»f the Royal Sussex Regiment by lunching with them in company with the threo Princes, his sons. The band of the Royal Sussex Regiment was in attendance rind played tin*82 words
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Article748 1926-02-25 10 of Local School In Court. A dispute between the headmaster of the Royal English School, Mr. Francis Noelankavil, and the owner of the premises mi Dlicby Ghaut occupied by tie school, Too Hoo Lye, occupied the attention of tin* Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) on Tuesday. Mr. G.748 words
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Article30 1926-02-25 10 Tho m fa*'; f i. m connect ion with the proposed hotel on i’enang Hill has remiltrd in the (esign of Westerhout and Oman bem* selected.30 words
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Article301 1926-02-25 10 Evidence by Wife of First Accused. The inquest on the victims of the Sago Street fire was resumed on Wednesday bef re the* Coroner (Mr. F. G. Bourne). w Two Chinese, Mah Tong Lam and lob Kit, have been charged with murder, the allegation being that they301 words
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Article200 1926-02-25 10 The Latest Plays From London Presented. With No No Nanette The Sport of Kings, and The Ghost Train Mr. R. B Salisbury's Company The Quaints will present fur the first time in Singapore several of the most successful plays that have recently been put on in London.200 words
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Article196 1926-02-25 10 Rubber Profits for the Holy City. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, February 22. Nearly 2,000 Mohammedans have lef* since the beginning of the month for the Mecca pilgrimage, the largest number for some years. The Malay lodging houses aie crowded. Dm? thousand and thirty-three left yesterday, including arrivals196 words
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Article730 1926-02-25 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Weltevreden, February 13. When I posted my letter last Saturday morning Batavia was in the throes of a tierce rain storm, far worse than those which passed over the town a few days pievious. The result was that the partial floods in730 words
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Article186 1926-02-25 10 Former Lord of the Admiralh Here. Lord Lee of Fa re ham and Lee arrived here from Rangoon by the British India steamer Edavana, have the g UOst of H.E. the Governor end Lady Guille. maid at Government House. Lord Lee, who is a former First186 words
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329 1926-02-25 10 The fifth annual general meeting <.f United Engineers Recreation Club Wa > held at the head otlice of tho company 0:1 Friday. February 5. The President the Flub, Mr. T. L. Evans, presided. After tho minutes of the last annuni irei.eral meeting,' had l*oeu con firmed.329 words
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Article216 1926-02-25 10 The Late Dr. Sun s Tomb. The ceremony of breaking the ground for the million-dollar tomb on Purple Gold Hill, Nanking, for the late Dr. Sun Vat Sen is to take place on March 12, the first anniversary of his death. In addition to this tomb at Nanking, the Yueh216 words
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Article2759 1926-02-25 11 V*.. commented in our leader columnon the valuable addition Mr. jccfiii > Litt. Oxon, has made history, and to thc publication "I h.tworkin tile journal of the Royal vlj'ilic Society (Malayan Branch). A few •\,‘ts from the work may be ot but es the book contains some Viosely2,759 words
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Article254 1926-02-25 11 Party Hccalmed in the Khio Straits. 'Ill'* following appeared in the Straits limes ot bc‘bri:*ary 18:— The holiday-maKers \vh left Singapore on 1* riday night on board Mr. Fred Waterhouse's chooner-rigged eraft Sandaran, for a cruise among the islands of the Khio Archipelago, arrived safely in Singapore254 words
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Article140 1926-02-25 11 $21,3-! 1.50 Obtained by False Cheques. A Chinese, Goh Yeek Ifrat, alias Hui Tong Hock, appeared in the Second Police C vrt on February 18 before Mr. H.R. Bull, dunged with forging cluque.s, purporting to have been signed by Francis Graham. I Altogether live cheques were cashed to140 words
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Article142 1926-02-25 11 The Municipal health statein>Mit f r the week »*mlin.4' February I'!, gives the total number o( deaths as l!l!) representing a death 1 a<e of .27.81) per millc per annum compared with 20.2d in the preceding w'e**k and 21 27 in the corresponding week ot last year.142 words
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Article66 1926-02-25 12 The Straits Times is nut responsible for the opinions of its correspondents. Corre pendents should bear in mind that letters must be short and to the point. Long rambling epistles are liable to he rejected “i i uthlessly cut down. Correspondents must ..close their names, not necessarily for publication66 words
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Article500 1926-02-25 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —Now that a fully equipped building has been erected for the Medical College, may I suggest that girl students l>e given a chance of entry. At present no student is allowed entrance unless he or she has passed in500 words
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Article284 1926-02-25 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Hir, —A small space in your valuable journal would 1m* greatly appreciated by the officers and men of the Mercantile Marine who frequent this port. Captain Calthrop-Calthrop, R.N., A.M.. O.B.E., is on the eve of his departure for the homeland, and284 words
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Article936 1926-02-25 12 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—A study of the draft of the above enactment as published in the F.M.S. Gazette indicates that the new legislation has great potentialities for the improvement, or otherwise, of health in country districts of the F.M.S. The Central Board936 words
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Article406 1926-02-25 12 Position of an Old-Established Society. Some interesting particulars have been supplied to us of the Straits Settlements Benevolent Society, a valuable and oldestablished organisation which deserves to be more widely known in the Straits and which would welcome more local support. The Society was founded in 1884 by406 words
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Article118 1926-02-25 12 Siamese Peasant’s Outrage At Bangkok. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, February 22. Mr. John F. Johns the British ConsulGeneral, while walking on the outskirts l a 1,1 thc company of the British Mimster Mr. R. H. Greg, was hit in the back of the neck with a118 words
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Article573 1926-02-25 12 Chinese Lady Lays Corner Stone. The corner stone of the new c r i school and orphanage which is being erect ed in Malacca by the American Method 1 ist Mission was laid last week in *h". presence of a large and representative gathering. The ceremony was573 words
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Article244 1926-02-25 12 Joseph Sentenced to Three Months Imprisonment. Mr. P. A. F. David, District Court Magisti ate, pronounced sentence on Tu< >- day on Ellas Sassoon Joseph, who was charged with obtaining sums <’ money under false pretences. The sums on account of goods delivered with which he is charged244 words
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SUPPLEMENT TO THE STRAITS BUDGET
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Article, Illustration13 1926-02-25 13 Mr. H. M. WYLLIE—MISS MARGARET L1TTLEDYKE. I'hoto. hy Wiktijmw CoI'hoto. hy Wiktijmw Co - 13 words
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Article, Illustration31 1926-02-25 13 H. Wyatt, Assistant Commissioner, F.M.S. Railway Police, who k av os this week for home on retirem *nt after upwards of 23 years’ service in Malaya.31 words
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Article, Illustration43 1926-02-25 13 The Matron and children at the Society's Home, 2, Scott’s Head, Singapore. This is one of the country's most deserving charities. The lion. Treasurer is Mr. J. M. Si me, 5, Malacca St i eet, lilt hy X i Colilt hy X i » Co - 43 words
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Article, Illustration89 1926-02-25 14 v.. w v,..ir holidays came to a successful conclusion at the Ladies’ Lawn Tennis Club on February ir> v n Three days of strenuous tennis, dunnir t! < b.r.* -t the games in progress are depicted in the accompanying Mrs. Rule and Linton. Mrs. Dando. I>andoI’hotus by A van Cuylcnbur#.; Photos hy /•' J Trcuscin. - 89 words
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Article, Illustration49 1926-02-25 15 e finals in the open tournament were played. There was a large attendance of spectators, including II.E. the Governor and Lady Guillcmard. .Some of aphs. Lady Guillcmnrl presented the trophies at the close. General View of Play. F hot us by F J. T reuse tn.F hot us by F J. T reuse tn. - 49 words
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Article, Illustration12 1926-02-25 15 Major J. S. WoodrufTe. l'hutu. by O’. MurrUil'hutu. by O’. MurrUi - 12 words
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Article, Illustration42 1926-02-25 15 The \vc<!<i!rrr of Mr. George Ernest Mann, of tlu* A :iic.iltuial Department, and Miss Edith Leadley Earns iavv, late <>f (lie Educat on Department, E.M.S., took place on Fcbruajy at St Mary's Church, Kuulu Lumpur. Photo, hy A'oV, P.iJnPhoto, hy A'oV, P.iJn - 42 words
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Article, Illustration112 1926-02-25 16 ii i k i i ...i,, r:iiili(>mard attended the parade service at the Ciarrison huich at langlin on Sunday morning, and II.K. the Cove, not (Sir Oi»r<;'w;r u 1 ,lin. Koviil Sussex Regiment which leaves for India on March and will ho relieved by theI hot is l>y (1. Mor u (• - 112 words
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Article, Illustration50 1926-02-25 16 I he membeis of this ompanv, \vl o were recruited from the Russian community in Shanghai, spent a week at Singapore and are going on tour in the F.M.S., R ingoon and I ml ia. 1'tin Lantzoff, Pallet-Master and Dancer. Miss M. Panova, Dancer,50 words
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PAST WEEKS IMPERIAL AND GENERAL NEWS Contained in Reuter and Special Telegrams.
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Article2023 1926-02-25 17 [mum-m TELEanMJ I Attitude of the British I Colonies. [reuter telegram.] London, February 17. I Merlin According to arrangements l| <>t wee,, Sir Eric Drummond and the i. t (iffice Germany’s application for ■admission to the League wdl be referred to a committee appointed by the[mum-m TELEanMJ - 2,023 words
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Article63 1926-02-25 17 London, February 22. In the House of Commons, Mr. John Scurr, Labour, asked whether the Government of India had been asked to contribute towards the cost of c instruction and maintenance of the naval base at Singapore. If not, whether it was proposed to ask f >r63 words
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Article471 1926-02-25 17 Hindu and Moslem Friction Revealed. London, February 17. Delhi The galleries were packed in the Assembly during an intense.y excited and prolonged deoate or. a non-official it solution for an extension of the reforms to the North-west Ft untie FroVince. An attempt of the S varajists and Independents471 words
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Article93 1926-02-25 17 London, February 17. In the House* of Commons, questioned regarding the demand of a Singapore rubber plantation company that less wages should be paid to coolies employed at the Naval Case on the ground that it was tending to raise the cost of local coolie Labour,93 words
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Article92 1926-02-25 17 London, February 19. Uolhi '1 lie Indian Commerc al Con8Tes« Subjects Committee has rejected the proposal of the Bombay Millowner.V Association that (jovernment he urged to terminate the Indo-Japanese Convention of March T>, 1905. The proposal was accord ngly abandoned and Congress passed a resolution uiging Cove,92 words
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Article618 1926-02-25 18 The Finance Committee Passes The Bill. London, February 17. Palis: The controversy on constitutional procedure is beginning to complicate the financial crisis in connection with tin- ,'eni 1 to debate on tlu* financial Bill. The latter, during its passage tnrougn the < handier, was so shorn of it.->618 words
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Article129 1926-02-25 18 London, February 19. 1 he Daily Mail correspondent at Vienna states that negotiations are progressing between the Austrian Government and Austrian firms and the Soviet Govern ment for the Russian purchase of all mardunes in An tria capable for me make in 111 iitions, lie* Soviet an129 words
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Article334 1926-02-25 18 Plans for Arctic Aerial Expedition. London, February 17. New York The round-the-world fliers Lieutenants Ogden and Wade, are planning an aerial expedition to the Arctic next summer, starting from Point Barrow. It is to he financed by graduates of Harvard, Yale, Princeton and Pennsylvania Univi rsities. There will be334 words
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Article300 1926-02-25 18 London, February ID. The Air Estimates amount to £10.000,0011 net, being an increase of nearly £500,000, hut the gross estimates are decreased owing to a reduction in Air expenditure, which falls finally on the Middle East vote in respect of Iraq, Palestine, trans* Jenlania, and the Navy300 words
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Article43 1926-02-25 18 London, February 19. Constantinople A Tureo-Ameriean viycndi has been signed giving 11 mted States the most favoured nation "onimi’ivial treatment for a period of six rite United States are consej!. m,n ,y >;< lu<l( d from the operation of llK increased duties.43 words
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Article163 1926-02-25 18 Italy and Japan the Chief Competitors. London, February 19. At the annual meeting of the Federation of Master Cotton-spinners’ Associations in Manchester, the President, Mr. Fred Holdr yd, attributed the last five years’ depression in the American section »f the Lancashire cotton trade largely to the trade163 words
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Article169 1926-02-25 18 London, February 17. The Hague The Second Chamber is summoned for March 2 to discuss the Socialist notice of motion asking the Queen to consider the dissolution of the Second Chamber in conformity with Article 120. London, February 21. The Hague Over three months have elapsed since the169 words
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Article151 1926-02-25 18 London, February 17. In the House of Commons at question time, Sir A. Steel-Maitland said that statistics showed that the working hours in cotton mills in Japan in 1924 averaged 9Vi with two shifts daily. The Labourite, Mr. T. Johnstone, suggested that Japanese machinery was running151 words
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Article156 1926-02-25 18 London, February 19. A sequel to the recent Hayley-Morriss case was heard in the House of Commons when a bill to increase the powers of the court to inflict punishment in the ease of tcitain crimes was presented for second reading by Mr. W. Greaves-Lord, K.C.. Conservative. Its156 words
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Article29 1926-02-25 18 London, February 19. The London Gazette states that the King has appointed Mr. John Roskruge Wood to lie Puisne Judge of the Supreme Couil of Hongkong29 words
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Article185 1926-02-25 18 Recent Political Arrests Explained. London, February 17, h.tween General'panga'lV'Kcudr 1 General komlilis, ex-Minister, and 1!„ other officers have been arrested. Un London, February 18. Athens The Ti-emier, General Pan. gulo>, in a statement in regard to tlm arrests, says that the temporary removal ot those arrested is necessary185 words
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Article173 1926-02-25 18 London, February 18. Washington With the object of enforcing prohibiti n, the Government are I considering a .proposal to buy the entire stock of medicinal whisky in the country t prevent it flowing into bootleg channels. It is estimated that it will cost 1 8300,000,000. Mr. Mellon is opposed173 words
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Article98 1926-02-25 18 London. February 10. As a result of the negotiations of the Ministry of Labour and the wireless operators, the strike has been settled and work is being resumed immediately. London, February 10. The Secretary of the Wireless Union states that wireless operators resume work at the reduced98 words
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Article98 1926-02-25 18 London, February 18. Passaic, New Jersey The death has occurred of Archbishop Cieplak, formerly head of the Roman Catholics in Russia, who was sentenced, to death in 1923 following on his protest against the B lshevik seizure of church property. I he sentence was commuted to ten98 words
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Article85 1926-02-25 18 London, February 19. A message from Shanghai states that the police, in preventing 1 Chinese pr.s ners of the French Municipal jail breaking out, fired killing five and wounding 11. One policeman was injured. London, February 20. Shanghai The convicts mentioned yesterday are all desperate criminals and85 words
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Article178 1926-02-25 19 Turkey’s Proposals for Oil Concessions. London, February 18. r|,. House of Commons by 2(55 votes rejected the Uhour amendment, 1 t I,v \1 r. Kantstiy MacDonald, eppos""'U m ‘extension ot the Iraq mandate. t’ 1 Amery in defending an M !'„‘un said that the British desired to178 words
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Article138 1926-02-25 19 London, February 20. u r \rthur Yapp, who is leaving Lond/n on February 25. to tour India and me l ar East, said his work would begin t R in hay Two or throe conferences I ad h en arranged at Calcutta. He would then po in138 words
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Article163 1926-02-25 19 L nuon, February 18. Washington The Department of Justin- has tv:al.el the conclusion that the proceedings againrt the Aluminium Company ter co.t.eujpt of court cann »t be maintained. A Washirgb-n tclcgtam of January t* stat»*d:—The Senate Judiciary Committer have begun the investigation of the affaiis of the163 words
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Article68 1926-02-25 19 London, February 18. 5 ork One-third of Lord Lcverr.ul nu* s paintings, appearing in the "•l»nahct va! order of the artists' names, jV* r V s °*d "'*th scant ceremony in n '"ck for $8(5,980. Gainsborough’s •it'V'iioo a 0Un R Oirl topped the prices London, February 20.68 words
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Article77 1926-02-25 19 London, February 19. Vokoh'.Mv steamer Java Arrow, from ii T an Francisco, has wirer T S u- J? ked U P lh, Japanese ,,fv T“i shl Ma ™> 85 miles northu *t<>n« i* l un a w hich was disabled in for et n drifting helplessly were77 words
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Article31 1926-02-25 19 London, February 20. f'Kl f"‘ o r* Minister' i Trhiatehyao. War in p'ai..’ /yearned bhe Premiership Cabinet ha resigned. The punitive a mandate ordering Wn e> ?Tdition against Geueral31 words
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Article226 1926-02-25 19 Loss of Over Thirty Lives Reported. London, February 17. Melbourne Destructive bushfires have broken out in the Toorahill country. The (ianies in places 50 feet high, travelled with appalling rapidity and the fire- 1 fighters frequently had to run for their lives. The public responded magnificently to226 words
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Article234 1926-02-25 19 London. February 19. Bombay As a result of a vigorous campaign by the police aga nrt smuggling and illicit possession of cocaine and opium, TOO pounds of opium, valued at £1.000, have Ik*cti found hidden in the native quarter. It was confiscated and two arrests were mad.*. L234 words
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Article83 1926-02-25 19 Paris, February 21. Paris: Ia* Matin states that France’s winter action in Morocco was without important operations, owing to the submission of the greater part of the rebellious territ >ry in tho French zone. A total of 20,0*00 warriors have left Abd el Krim. Paris, February 22. London:83 words
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Article89 1926-02-25 19 I.ondon, February 22. Fhiladelphia The United States, through experience has come to the conclusion that offensive or defensive political and military alliances are not m harmony with the principles of our Government or in the interests of our no.plo” declared Mr. Kellogg at a ceremony at Pennsylvania l89 words
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Article725 1926-02-25 19 Question of Moral Turpitude Involved. London, February 17. New York The Department of Laboui have ordered the exclusion of Countess Cathcart. London, February 18. New York A statement announcing the decision to exclude the Countess Cnthcait .-ays that she admitted the commission of vn offence involving “moral725 words
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Article158 1926-02-25 19 Vatican’s Friction With Mussolini. London, February 22. Rome Now that the Government are legislating on matters divinely reserved to the Holy Father, tin? latter is unable to recognise such a competence, except in agreement with him. This phrase epitomises a letter from the Pope to Cardinal Gasparri, which158 words
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Article146 1926-02-25 19 London, February 22. Rangoon Arrangements have nowbeen made to release nearly all the slaves in the Hukwang valley. The owners are well satisfied with the prices for the redemption of their captives, many of whom are remaining with their masters to whom they have become attached. It146 words
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Article168 1926-02-25 19 London, February 22. Batavia A Dutch captain, named Posthumus, has been appointed military leader of Prof. Sterling’s expedition. A month ago we mentioned that an American-butch Expedition, which has been specially warned to teke the utmost precautions owing to the Papua tribes’ uncertain attitude towards foreigners, was being168 words
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Article48 1926-02-25 19 London, February 17. ashing ton President Coolidge has contracted a heavy cold and has cancelled to-day’s engagements. London, February IS. Washington President Coolidge U still indisposed and confined to his hod. London, February 22. New York: President Coolidge ha* resumed his duties. He has practically recovered.48 words
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Article74 1926-02-25 19 London, February 22. Mardcdplwa, Argentina The aviator. Commander Franco, has been ordered by the Spanish Government to terminate his flight at Buenos Aires, after a brief \isit to Montevideo and to embark for Spain. Commander Franco was officially welcomed <Mi his arrival at Buenos Aires bv ('resident, Dr.74 words
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Article338 1926-02-25 20 Investigation of Disturbing Situation. London, February 22. Hongkong: The Custom- Commissioner at Canton has (dosed the ports of < anton and Whampoa pending the leturn to the Customs for examination and assessment duty of cargo iiregularl.v removed by the ***** m Strike Committee. It is believed that cargoes338 words
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Article139 1926-02-25 20 London, February 23. Washington President Coolidge, speaking at the National Kdueetional Association on the anniversary of Washington*, birth, paid a tribute t ill" latter’s hr rd outlook and declared there was nothing about, him of the small American. He believed that our political institutions were superior to those139 words
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Article82 1926-02-25 20 L union, February 23. In tie House of Commons, Sir Gran\i'le Wheeler drew attention to a report that German chemists were employed by < bine. militarists to manufacture poison gas. Sir Worthington Evans replied that as a result of further enquiries he did not think tint the82 words
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Article92 1926-02-25 20 London, February 24. New o'* The Canadian Government are short y entering the money market with an i ue „f 10,000,000 ten year 1 \i> per cent. 1 *nds at a price of 1)8%. The is. ue w.ll e floated by a syndicate of New A*oi k92 words
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Article35 1926-02-25 20 London, February 20. Madrid A decree is being officially published applying the second scale of customs tariffs to all kinds of petroleum, and petiol imported into Spain regardless of the country of origin.35 words
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Article205 1926-02-25 20 (Jrim Disaster and Strange Escapes. London, February IS. Salt Lak< City It is now definitely ascertained that 2S were killed as the M“ ult of the avalanche and it is believed 't‘.«\t at least 5t) men, women and children are buried berm; th the snow and debris. I205 words
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Article114 1926-02-25 20 London, February 19. Beirut !u the course of an engagement around Rashaya the Druses suffered severely. A French column attacked south of* Damns and pur tied the enemy who sustained heavy losses. 1 he assembly of elected representatives of tin* vilayet of Aleppo have voted a resolution114 words
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Article100 1926-02-25 20 L indon, February IS. Ihe steamer Bolton has sent out a Wireless message that there is lire aboard :n the lower h Id No. 1, containing tobacco. She is proceeding to Brest and is expected to arrive this afternoon. London, February 19. A Me.-sage t. m Brest100 words
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Article62 1926-02-25 20 London, February 21. Moscow: Addressing a session of the enlarged executive committee of the < omnuinist International, in which 32 countries are reported to be represented, t.e President. M. Zinovieff, declared that the basic programme and tactical principles of the Communist International remained unchanged. The Communist International would reject62 words
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Article75 1926-02-25 20 London, February 20. New- York: An Associated Press message from Washington states that President Coolidgo, in ;>n interview with pressmen, expressed concern in regard t the opposition to the Italian debt settlement which had developed in the Senate He declared that he felt the failure of the75 words
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Article59 1926-02-25 20 London, February IS. Constantinople: The Assembly at Angola has voted en bloc a new civil code art'des regulating civil life estern lines. It notably deals with •m status of women, who acquire divorce nuhts equal to those* of men. The code is a.-ed on Swiss legislation and59 words
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Article215 1926-02-25 20 Labour Protests in House Oi' Commons. London, February 23. After prolonged deb;:t<», which was closured til two in tl.o i lern ng, the House I ,f Commons adopted by 157 votes to 55 a money resolution authorising the introduction of a bill extending the duration and loans215 words
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Article78 1926-02-25 20 London. February 17. Washington In the House of Rjp'esentatives, the Naval Committee approved of the programme for the expenditure of nearly $100,000,000 in the naval air service in :he next five years, at the end of which the United State? will possess l.(KtO new aeroplanes,78 words
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Article89 1926-02-25 20 London, February 22. I here be many disappointments on the long road t awards a final worldwide consecration of th? Locarno spirit, said Sir Austen C h amber lain, when receiving the 1 recti am of Birmingham and in warning his listeners to expect a controversy over89 words
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Article67 1926-02-25 20 Lor.don, February 17. t Fairo It is understood that Mr. Rockefeller’s offer is conditional upon an international avch.’eolo.rieal body directing the museum and re see re h institute for 30 years, after which everything would revert t«> the Egyptian Government. Mr. Rockefellers lawyt r, Mr. Belknapp, has67 words
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Article56 1926-02-25 20 London, February 20. Berlin French detectives have arrived to co-operate with the German police in investigating the German ramifications of the Hungarian banknote forgery scandal The German photographer Schulze, who has been arrested in connect.on with the affair, says some of he machines used to manufacture the notes56 words
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Article57 1926-02-25 20 London, February 21. IcWrara from Drumheller, A ho.la, states that Jack Nolan, the v- t, a iho United MineAmerica, a well-known boxer, ,',i hiil r Ma<l b> policeman, who arrestJr or as sault. Js understood that Nolan fust attacked the constable who, a ter warning him, shot57 words
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Article41 1926-02-25 20 London, February 24. New York Negotiations have been i 111 1'leted with American hankers for a ot <•?. million dollars to the Italian piddle utilities credit institute. This is he first external transaction arranged with the in .titute. 1>u41 words
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Article521 1926-02-25 20 Locarno Treaty. I- lulu?), 7* ebruary •> j 1 ?*t. S h- "‘if. a n t he > i««nio Ti'viitv His Majesty siifiuD!* #hn nu.nl fur ratilicatiun. mstru Moscow and Mongolia. London, February ]y. Moscow A delegation from the M n trohan Government, headed by tin* vi„.521 words
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Article194 1926-02-25 21 London, February 20. Prince of Wales has resumed huntl"!; r followed the B’ankney hounds in? to-day* London, February 20. \dmiral Sir Walton Cowan has N u .".Mointed Commander-In-Chief of the Sor’th Anie.ican and West Indies station f.om ,uM, B London, February 20. 4 Pun Owing to a rise in194 words
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Article231 1926-02-25 21 Serious Allegations Against Two Employees. (From Oar Own Correspondent.) lYnar.g, February 23. j, Supreme Court, the appeal was! rV -l i* two Tamils, a tindal and a con-1 in... v iv spec lively, of Hidden Streams F.-tatv, flora the decision of the District y'-.lj., who sentenced them231 words
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Article210 1926-02-25 21 Boycott Dickets Seize Foreign Car so. 1 i-i Our Own Correspondent.) Hongkong, February 22. A me-sago from Canton states that 1 "i l boycott pickets have seized cargo V 1 the nationals of five Powers V V’. by the Customs staiT '..i.. >l n the custody of the210 words
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Article762 1926-02-25 21 [Router Telegram] Suzanne Takes a Rest. [Reuter Telegram.] London, February 17. Nice Mdlle. Lenglen spent the day in hed. Her father said she was going on as well as could be expected, and she would probably play in the Monte Carlo tournament. New Y'-rk In the notional indoor[Router Telegram] - 762 words
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Article271 1926-02-25 21 [Reuter Telegram.] London, February 19. St. Augustine, Florida In a fourtall go if match, Massy C’ompston, beat Miss Glenna ('elicit, the American lady champion, and Miss Mary Brown 2 and 1, The professionals, who conceded six strokes. Bisques, went round in (15, eight -trokes below par, and the ladies[Reuter Telegram.] - 271 words
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Article45 1926-02-25 21 [Renter Telegram] American Athlete Breaks His Own Record. [Reuter Telegram.] London, February 18. Now York Charles Hoff*, who cleared 13 feet 2. inches in tbe pole jump at a New York athletic meeting on February 11, has pole jumped 13 feet 1 inches.[Renter Telegram] - 45 words
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Article32 1926-02-25 21 [Reuter Telegram.] London, February 20. Dublin At hockey, Wales beat Ireland by 4 goals to 3. London. February 17. At Beckenham at hockey Cambridge beat Oxford by three goals to two.[Reuter Telegram.] - 32 words
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Article37 1926-02-25 21 [Reuter Telegram.] London, February 19. At the Liverpool coursing meeting, in the Waterloo Cup Final, J. L. Jarvis’ Jovial Judge beat R. Rank’s Running Rein. Tlu* betting 7 to 4 against the winner who won easily.[Reuter Telegram.] - 37 words
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Article78 1926-02-25 21 The* February spoon shoot of the Singapore Ladies’ Rifle Association took place at Selctar last Thursday and resulted as follows Total 300 200 100 with yds. yds. yds. Nett Hep. Mrs. Fraser 27 31 27 85 102.20 Mrs. McGregor 21 22 27 70 101.94 Mr* Lvall ..29 2378 words
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Article404 1926-02-25 21 Preliminary Meeting at The Club. S.CjC. footballers met at the ('lull on Momiay, under the chairmanship of Mr. W. C. Hill to consider arrangements for the coming season. In a review of the last season, Mr. J. La*e said that this could hardly be considered a successful one.404 words
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Article559 1926-02-25 21 [Renter Telegram] English and Scottish Leagues. [neuter Telegram.] London, February 17. In the Scottish league Dundee beat Falkirk 1—0, and Aberdeen drew with Partick Thistle, neither side scoring. London, February 20. The fallowing are the results of today’s English and Scottish League matches Division I. Burnley 1, Huddersfield[Renter Telegram] - 559 words
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Article345 1926-02-25 22 Finals IMaycrl or. Ihilcslicr (iround. Th-* li'ial i: lie l!..rn(*s C.ip comf.etition wcie p!,iy.**i l the Bales tier po’< gr urd 1 i 8.,t uda.’ Nerno' ti. when K*, I Guillen aid and IKE. Sir Theodore Fra vvei anoii:,; the spectators. N't* .veil’s Iran* (Cm'i.ois) beat Bourkt's345 words
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Article60 1926-02-25 22 [Rc-uter Telegram.] London, February IT. (b orn. To .n At the close of play the M. C i. second innings had realised !>G !.V j ket a again t th« 'v est Inda s 1 >t a I of 4G2. 11.>• match was drawn on account of[Rc-uter Telegram.] - 60 words
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Article376 1926-02-25 22 M.Versus Demeritra. [Reuter Telegram.] London, February 23. George Town The return match, M.C.C. v. lumciara was (iiawn. In the li'vt innings the 31. A made 08,), Hammond contributing 111 and Cahhorpe 0 j t Dcmciaru made* 348 »*i wliich Fernand.’S compiled 129. The M.C made 12 1 for 2376 words
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Article373 1926-02-25 22 Pc* tilts t;f Holiday Programme in Singapore. i hr Selangor Indian A. soiiation. v.ho •I *h guest of the Indian Asse.ciat >n f S. xapwc, returned to the Federal '.ipit.* 1 on the t.-tii insi., alter spending i v. I" i j..yahK- Wv-ck-md here. i: 1 tiie -porting373 words
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Article1032 1926-02-25 22 First Day's Results. (From Our Own Correspondent.) KuaU» Lumpur, February 20. The Selangor Turf Club’s Spring meeting opened thi* afternoon on the race c iiirse in the presence of a large gathering, which included the Chief Secretary to Government, the Hon. Sir \V. George Maxwell, K.B.E., C.M.G., and1,032 words
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Article47 1926-02-25 22 (Rvutcr Telegram.] London., February (‘•ubec: Frank Dupuis von the tntvtday international deg Dv eov. ring it’ miles, tlivided into time laps each ot* 41 •ml**', ia 12 ii. 32 m. 10 fees. They c day’s lap w:i« completed miring a hiai.t Twenty lean competed.(Rvutcr Telegram.] - 47 words
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Article262 1926-02-25 22 A1 Trono Absent From Penang Exhibition. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Pcr.ang, February 19. Ir. tin* absence of A1 Trono, 5 ew 1 met Delprado over ten rounds. Delpre.O" made a plucky stand, but ho was fought to a standstill and took the count in tin sixth round. Cheng Uai.262 words
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Article870 1926-02-25 23 The Golden Girl Trophy. ((’on tribute*.!.) f Kiett start 0 1 eleven boats at -oil Sunday in weather that vvu > from the late ftremious going. 4 n > f., r tut* Ma’i-o’-War Buoy, Joy, n r i\,iming various gyroscopic i*uv 1 es amidst the hulks, retiring conflict with870 words
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Article833 1926-02-25 23 Warship of Nelson’s Day For Sale. The forthcoming sale is announced of FI.M.S. Eaglet, after a career glorious in her earlier days and useful up to tho very end, writes the Liverpool correspondent of t!u» Manchester Guardian. The Eaglet is the famous wooden warship of Nelson’s day833 words
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Article400 1926-02-25 23 Uhenderiang 'fin Dredging Limited.— Half month ending February 14. Bredgt hours 226, piculs 120. Lost 54 hours Chinese New Year. Hydruulicing piculs 80. Taku&pa Valley Tin Dredging N. L.— The following telegram has been received from the manager of the mine :—First half February, output 300 piculs, 280400 words
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Article23 1926-02-25 23 COWLING. At the General Hospital, Singapore. on February 19, 192*5, to Mr. and Mis. If. \V. Fowling, Fiiancery Lane, Singapore, a son.23 words
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Article69 1926-02-25 23 I1KRVKY WILLIAMSON. At Christ Church. Woburasquarc, Dudie.v Edward Francis Cyril, son of the late Dudley Hervey, C.M.G., J.R., of Wcstfudds, A'deburgh l at one time Resident (’ouncillor of Malacca), to Ruth, daughter of the late Henry John Wellesley Williamson, barrister, of Grahams town. CHEN OIOW. On Friday, February 19.69 words
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Article140 1926-02-25 23 Singapore, February 24. > EXCHANGE. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4%' Demand 2/4 Private 3m. credits 2/4 17/32 On New York, Demand 56 11/16 Private 90 d/s 58 11/16 On France, Bank T.T. 1520 On India, Bank T. T. 153% On Hongkong, Ur nk d/d 3 p.c.140 words
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Article458 1926-02-25 23 February’ 24. MINING. Issue Vnl. Pd. Buyers Sellers £1 £'l Asam Kuntbang 54/- 55/- c<L 1 1 Batang Padaug 0.70 0.75 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.45 1.50 £1 £1 Idris Hydraulic 51/- 55/0 1 1 Johan Tin 0.55 0.50 10/-10/-Kampong 50/0 51/0 IT i*l Kamunting Tin 05/-458 words
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Advertisement133 1926-02-25 23 NOTICE •Ml communications for both the Straits Times and the S'rnits Iludcet should be addressed to the Head Office, ('ceil and Stanley Streets, Singapore, Straits Settlement The post free price of the Straits Times to the 1’nitod Kingdom and foreign countries is $4S a year. The post free price of133 words
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Obituary108 1926-02-25 23 DEATHS C1 1 1A. On February 21. 192*5, at 1.30 p.w., 1 IK-1, Middle Road, hia llvan Chin Ne aged 2 years and 5 months, third beloved daughter of Mr. M.d .Mrs. C'bia Joo Fook. Interment same evening at L dadari. Fairest flowers soon decay, Youth and b< auty pass108 words
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Article100 1926-02-25 1 Genera) P*f* Singapore Official Quotations Rubber Brice Averages London Rubber Stocks 1 The Singapore Auction Malaya Rubber Exports 1 Some Views on Restriction Luhour Bositi«*n Malacca 1*. A. 1 The Rubber Industry Rubber Restricti«»n Statistics Rubb* r Returns Local Rubber Auction Death Mr. J. W. Mackenzie Cnstleton Estate Sold100 words
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Article69 1926-02-25 1 Singapore Official Quotations. Forward Contract Quotations Spot Seller Prices Apr. July Date l.’don S’pore Mar June Sept. I h. s. *1. 8 IS 2 l.n'i 1.01 0.97 (1.9ft 19 2 1.01 l .00 0.9f»'o 0.92 w 21“ 2 l'j 1.1*1' 0.97'i 0.91'j 0.91'•: i!‘J 2 t'j 1.01 069 words
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Article37 1926-02-25 1 The exportable percentage for the current quail* r is 10*1 of standard, and the prices of first grid** in Singapore and Lond n to February 24 have* been Singapore 107.237 cents London 2s. 0.31*1.37 words
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Article30 1926-02-25 1 Messrs. Lewis and Beat's cable received from their London office on Tuesday gave 452 tons down making th<* total London rubber slocks at bclruary 20, 9,027 tons.30 words
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Article126 1926-02-25 1 r l he Singapore handier of Commerce Rubber Association held its 74Kth auction, yesterday, when there was catalogued 1,0(17,800 lbs. *or 449.91 tons; offered 020,140 IDs. or 270.84 tons; sold ImO, h>9 lbs. or 248.55 tons. Spot. Rondon 2s. 3d. New Y< rk 56 Vi cts. BRICES126 words
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Article78 1926-02-25 1 W pi.bli.-h elsewhere the (’«>n troller’s report for the first quarter of the current restriction year. We are still compelled to guess at what is the max.mum exportable, but calculate it ron the* best information available as follows Tons Maximum exportable including small holder allowance and Singup78 words
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Article368 1926-02-25 1 I Some Views as to the l uturo Folio. A correspondent very familiar with the trader side of the rubber industry writes Tho word Restriction should be dropped and the words Rubber Control substituted. The present Restriction Scheme restricts production which is against the interests of local producers. Mincing368 words
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Article48 1926-02-25 1 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, February 10. When the reporters paid their weekly call on the Peal customs offices this morning for details of rubber smuggling captures, they were informed that for the first time since smuggling operations commenced no captures had been rep >rted.48 words
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Article122 1926-02-25 1 An approximate idea of the state of labour supply in Malaya is obtained by extracting Indian, Chinese, and Dutch Indies figures from the “Arrivals and Departures by sea from and ti Foreign Potts,” published monthly in the Straits Settlements Government Gazette. Figures for January, 1920, are as follows122 words
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Article42 1926-02-25 1 The February issue of The Planter will oe ot exceptional interest to the planting profession this week in that it deals fully with all aspects of the Provident rund, and explains different points which maj give rise to misunderstanding.42 words
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Article3347 1926-02-25 1 Variety of Planting Topics Discussed. (From Our Special Correspondent.) Malacca, February 21. There was a small attendance of numbers at the annual meeting of the Malacca Planters’ Association, which was held in the Malacca Club on Sunday morning. A variety of planting topics were discussed, including the3,347 words
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Article1337 1926-02-25 2 Capital Consolidation Scheme Approved. An extraordinary general meeting of Bruseh Tin and Rubber Estate, Ltd., was held on January 14 at 28, Fenehurchstreet, E.C., for the purpose of considering and, if thought fit, passing as extraordinary resolutions, with a view to the confirmation thereof at a1,337 words
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Article109 1926-02-25 2 The sixteenth annua! report of the direct'j s of the Ayer Mol«*k Rubber Co„ for the year ended October HI, 1925. states that the net profit for the year is v] 02, 121.22, profit bvought forward from last year $15,389.91, total $108,514.13, less two interim dividends109 words
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Article137 1926-02-25 2 Mr. Chew Woon Poh, interviewed at Manila, by the Philippines Herald, before h's departure for Hongkong, stat ’d that Mr. Firestone’s plan to enlarge his factory in Singapore is welcomed as indicating the purchase of more rubber in the next eight, years. Whatever his plans in Liberia137 words
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Article65 1926-02-25 3 (The Strait* Times Is not responeibls tor the opinions of its correspondents. Corre ■pondents should bear in mind that letters muni be short and to the point. Long rambling epistles are liable to be rejected or ruthlessly cut down. Correspondents must enclose their names, not necessarily for publication but65 words
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Article493 1926-02-25 3 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Amongst the many correspondents who have written to you about restriction, hardly one has a good word to say for the Assessment Committee. At the outset let me say that 1 consider a bad diplomatic blunder was committed when493 words
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Article972 1926-02-25 3 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, T his question of rubber statistics is of intense interest, because it is vital to the future well-being of the industry. I have just had occasion to discuss the matter with a gentleman who, on account «>f his unique business972 words
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Article183 1926-02-25 3 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, ou have always shown groat interest in everything connected with the welfare of the planting industry and as the establishment of the Institute of Rubber Research is a matter of more immediate necessity than the (Jovernment is aware, perhaps, with183 words
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Article788 1926-02-25 3 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. Referring to your leading article of the 18th instant, it may be true “thee no harm is ever done by getting more for your pioduco than you expected but it i< not quite so harmless to tell your niyer788 words
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Article912 1926-02-25 3 Purchase of the Lahat I -Estate. I The twenty-first ordinary I of Malay Rubber Planters* I was held on January li n urn House, Old Broad Street, E.C. Mr f ter Stevens (the Chairman) presidio./ A J I The Secretary (Mr. J. j. Cmtll) rea J the notice912 words
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Article436 1926-02-25 4 statistics for the Month Of January. The Controller of Rubber Exports, Kuala Lumpur, fonvaids us the f*.ll..wi„ v statistics for January, 1926 (4th Restriction Year). I. Total Exports Total Exports Total Imports British Malaya. Restriction Area Foreign Rubber. November, 1925 31,648 24,944 14 904 IW’cntbor, 29.863 19.989 13.901436 words
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Article376 1926-02-25 4 Company Reports, Dividends And Notices. Besoeki.—Int. divd. 12 p c. Waverley.—Int. divd. 10 p.c. henibong.— Int. divd. 6 pc. J ava United.—Int. divd. 12 p.c. North Labis.—Int. divd. 7% p.c. Kirby —Second int. divd. 10 p.c. R ajoe Kidoel.—Int. divd. 20 pc. —Int. divd. 5 p.c., tax pt376 words
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Article641 1926-02-25 4 Mr. A. P. Hadow on his Visit to The Properties. The statutory meeting of the members ol' Kulim Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held jm January 11 at Winchester House, Old Broad Street, E.C., Mr. ii. L. Coghlam (the Chairman) presiding. 1 he Chairman said Ladies and gentlemen.—This641 words
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Article412 1926-02-25 4 Improved Results for Fast Year. The sixteenth annual meeting of the Batu Kawan Rubber and Coconut Plantations. Ltd., was held on January 19 at 59, Easteheap E.C. The Chairman (Mr. Frank Copeman) first dealt with the accounts for the year nded September 30 last and pointed out412 words
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Article325 1926-02-25 4 Ampat.—54,432 ibs. Atiuiiun. —(JO,000 Ins. Angio-Sumatt a. —00,712 lbs. Ankola. —0,728 lbs. Amalgamated Malay.—10,022 lbs. Bajoe Kidocl.—175 004 lbs. Bedford Plantations.—11,550 lb.». Balau.—05,000 lbs. Beranang.—41,0(50 lbs. Bertam Consolidated.—07 501 lbs. Borelli.—20,000 lbs. Brook lands—120,500 lbs. Bukit Kepong.—28,010 lbs. Bernam-I'eiak Plantations. —04,010 lbs. Buloh Kasap—05,040 lbs. Bah Lias.—184 540325 words
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Article565 1926-02-25 5 Market Steady Over The Week. Messrs. Barlow and Co, report Singapore, February 19. Since our last the market has been quiet and prices have shown a further drop. Owing to the intervention of the Chinese New Year holidays, the local auction this week was held a day565 words
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Article390 1926-02-25 5 A Well-Known Pioneer Planter Of Kelantan. The sad news has recently been received of the death of a well-known pioneer planter of Kelantan, Mr. John W. MacKenzie. Mr. MacKenzie had a varied and interesting career, writes a correspondent. Born some 56 or 57 years390 words
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Article265 1926-02-25 5 Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s Weekly Report. Messrs. Fraser and Co., weekly report dated February 23 states: With Tin practically unchanged ami Rubber down 3d. on balance there has been very little activity in either section of the share market. Idris Hydraulics have come in for good enquiry265 words
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Article56 1926-02-25 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, February 23. Castleton Estate, a Government Plantation near Teluk Anson wharf, with 200 acres of rubber all planted prior to 1910, was sold at public auction yesterday on the spot. It was purchased by the Teluk Anson Rubber Estates. Ltd., for $210,000.56 words
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Article192 1926-02-25 5 (I'rom Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, February 23. A meeting of the Central Perak I lanters Association, to which the miners and others were invited, strongly condemned the terms of the draft Estates Health Bill, being of opinion that there was an inadequate staff for its proper working192 words
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423 1926-02-25 5 Stock p Ar Exchange Value. Company. Prices. 2/ Allagar 4/ tl Anglo-Malay 1/15/16 11 Ayer Kuning 3% £1 Banteng 2% 2/ Batang Consolidated 3/ £1 Batu Caves 1^» £1 Batu Tiga 3/9/16 2/ Bekoh 2/9 2/ Bert am Consoltd. 8/10% 2/ Brieh 3/7% £1423 words
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813 1926-02-25 5 Capital Issue Closing Prices. Paid Up Value Dividends Fraser Lyall A 1GOOOO 1 25 nc* L"/* a/cye r^'2*26 A1 len b a ($l) 3°10 3.05**3325 ori 5 P- c a/c > T en d. 30-9-25Alor Gajah ($1) 2.75 2.90 2.90 3.10 atfS r >nt.813 words
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Advertisement301 1926-02-25 6 A 24-6-53 apart Tburing Five-seater Touring $2,800.00. route AUK MOftS THAN A MILLION Buick 24-6-31 Brougham Adas Five-seater Saloon $4,200.00. A Q Two-seater Roadster $3,000.00. Distributors 0 (Incorporated in S.S.) 20, GRANGE ROAD. SINGAPORE. Buick Cantilever Rear Springs Full Cantilever rear spring? absorb the shocks of the road and giva301 words
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Advertisement357 1926-02-25 7 SECURITY EFFICIENCY f THE BRITISH MALAYA TRUSTEE AND EXECUTOR CO., LTD (Incorporated in the Straita Settlement*) DIRECTORS A. E. BADDELEY, Esq., Chairman. Hon’ble Sir D. J. GALLOWAY, K.B. Hon’ble Mr. TAN CfiENG LOCK. Hon’ble Mr. D. J; WARD. GAW KHEK KH1AM, Esq, R. M. ME\ ER, Esq. The Company is357 words
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