The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 29 December 1924
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Title Section20 1924-12-29 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. $lB PER ANNUM. SINGLE COPY 40 CENTS VOL. 22 PENANG: DECEMBER 29, 1924. NO. 5320 words
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Advertisement238 1924-12-29 1 CONTENTS I I \*S LEADERS MISCELLANEOUS: (Continued) M uS C( nvent Chi istmae Treat 1373 Ira ty? German Competition 1363 DQ Chrietmas in Penang 1375, <3BO Ka mJ Market Prices 1369 M Tr} Volunteeiing in the F. M- S. 1376 Qg pS Peace on Earth 1373 ml Malay Seamen 1378238 words
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Advertisement186 1924-12-29 2 nf B I STRAITS ECHO I MAIL EDITION. Published the day prior to the departure of each mail for Europe, and contains the latest local and States news originally published in the daily issues, as well as all important news from various parts of the Far Q? £h East, including186 words
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Article1058 1924-12-29 1363 The conclusion of the new Commercial Treaty between Great Britain and Germany and the consequent abolition of th e war-time disabilities imposed on German trade are naturally attracting considerable attention among British merchants and others in Malaya, as well as in other parts of the Empire, in view1,058 words
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Article440 1924-12-29 1363 Mr. D. Roper and Miss E. C Juniper have been seconded for service under the Johore Government. Mr. H. B. Polglaae, of the F.M.S. Audit Department, and Mrs Pulgiusc. nave gone on leave by the Mantua. Mr. G. E Shaw, Secretary for Agriculture, S.S. and F.M S440 words
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Advertisement29 1924-12-29 1363 CJ)C Straits ci;. PUBLISHED DAILY. MAIL EDITION Containing the news of the week prior to departure of Mails for Europe The Criterion Press, Limited, 59, Beach Street, Penana. o29 words
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Article891 1924-12-29 1364 Many a True Word bays the Christmas number of Straits Produce: Mr, Baddeley has left the Colony to brighten up Nigeria. The appointment of his successor is, we understand, in the gift of the Straits Echo.” Our contemporary can count upon us to see that the post is891 words
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Article290 1924-12-29 1364 We have to acknowledge receipt of the third Christmas number of Straits Produce, which is well up to the usual high standard both as regards letter-press and illustrations. The contributors include A. P. Ager, Roland Braddell, C. G. Burge, R. Charton, C. F. Chester, C. W. H. Cochrane,290 words
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Article1394 1924-12-29 1364 H.E. VOLUNTEERING F M.S. OFFICERS ENTERTAINED OPFICIAL M Vj‘ n f th 9 M S V wd H E Major General Sir T. Fraser, K.C.B JorW.B laUle. D. 8 .0., M.C., Staff Off r Local Forces, Major G.M. P. Hornid„. M.C Cap am F. G. Ayris, Captain C. J. Perkin.’1,394 words
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Article263 1924-12-29 1365 In the Polire Court this mo’ning Inspector McL mon charged a M day, Che Man bin Mohamed Kling, of Tanjong Bengali, with enticing away a Chinese mirded woman, Tan Kee the wife of Chau Lim, also of Tanjong Bungah. The wom-n appeared io Court in Malay costuma. After263 words
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Article93 1924-12-29 1365 More Men Out [From Our Own Correspondent] Kuala Lumpur, December 22 The strike at the F. M. 8. Railway Central Workshops at Sentul is spreading. About 130 men in the running shed j lined the strikers on S .turday and this mtrning the signalle.s and telegraphists have93 words
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Article73 1924-12-29 1365 Big Haul in Singapore (From Out Own Correspondent) Singapore, Ihc» mher 22 On Saturday the police raided a private bungalow at Paja Lebnr aid ceix d a complete modern counterfeiting pl mt and $4,000 in fake notes. They arteeted (he owipt cf the pl mt an I deitn-ri73 words
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Article472 1924-12-29 1365 Mr. A. Roose, who assisted at the Ma’.<>ya Section at Wembley, and Mrs. Uoose returned to Smgajxire last week. Capt. Goodman Ambler, of the -tutorial Staff of the \ictoria institution, Kuala Lumpur, and Mrs. Ambler have returned from Home. Mr. W H. Watson, General Manager of the472 words
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SPORTING NEWS
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Article26 1924-12-29 1366 In a football match played yesterday on the Glugor ground, the Young Sabul Jamil eleven beat the Glugor side by 3 goals to 0.26 words
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Article33 1924-12-29 1366 Our Singapore correspondent telegraphs that in the final of the Golf Championship there R. L. Braddell beat Hardie on the 54th green; 36 holes had already been played last week.33 words
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Article1465 1924-12-29 1366 PENANG v. PERAK Brilliant Win for Home Team Sterling Individual Play Penang, for the during a long series of encounters, gained a brilliant victory over the premier Federated State on Saturday, on the Esplanade, in the return rugby football match of the season. It was, in many ways,1,465 words
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Article1488 1924-12-29 1367 STEADY PROGRESS His Highness 111-health The total revenue for Johore for the year 1923 amounted to $11,094,954 and the total expenditure to $7,064,166, giving a surplus for the year of $4,030,/88. lhe revenue was more than that for 1922 by $2,469,731, an increase of 28.6 per cent.1,488 words
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Article163 1924-12-29 1367 Pilgrims Threatened With Starvation Batavia, December 20. Th»- acting Dutch Consul at Jeddah has wired to the Dutch Indian Government that (hr Hedjaz. Government have absolutely closed the roast b»tw»»-n Jeddah ami Kunfuda, forbidding friod transport to Mecca where there is a famine, and especially a shortage163 words
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Article774 1924-12-29 1368 A BRILLIANT YOUNG PIANIST In the presence of H.E. Lady Guillemard, the Resident Councillor, Mrs. Voules, and a most appreciative audience, M. Francis de Bourguignon, assisted by Mrs. Dick, gave a recital at the Golf Club last night. Of a man of M. de Bourguignon's age774 words
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Article198 1924-12-29 1368 The following circular dated December 18, 1924, has been issued to the shareholders of Malayan Collieries, Limited. Dear Sir or Madam, The Board of Directors have arranged that from January 1, 1925, the general management of the business of the company will, subject to the control of198 words
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Article380 1924-12-29 1368 EV IDENCE AND VERDICT As already reported, Mr. Bain the Coroner, held an enquiry on Saturd» touching the death of a Chinese in 2 12™ fol on December 12 following a fight with two Tamil lads in Kampong Kolam. After ih P Assistant Surgeon had given evidence380 words
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Article127 1924-12-29 1368 On Christmas Day the General Post Office will be practically closed to all business except that the branch will be open from 8 to 1 a> and again from 4 to 5 p.m. There vj be no delivery at all. On Boxing J the Post127 words
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Article1059 1924-12-29 1369 Very interesting statistics could be compiled if every newspaper got its readers to state to what page of their paper they first of all turn. Such information would be invaluable to the Editor; he would know exactly what his readers wanted and in what proportion they wanted it.1,059 words
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Article506 1924-12-29 1369 Mr. J. Caldwell has come to Penang and will be spending the holiday-, at his bungalow on the Hill. Mr. Morris, who lately came out from Home to join the staff of our Kuala Lumpur contemporary, has been obliged to return to England Mr. Richard Ford, the506 words
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Article1899 1924-12-29 1370 Imperial Relations It is satisfactory to note th t the British Government has decided to call a special meeting of the Imperial Conference in near future to discuss the attitude of Great Britain and the Empire towards the Geneva Protocol and the question of security generally the Dominions1,899 words
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Article523 1924-12-29 1371 A SCHOOL FOR CHINESE A LONG-FELT WANT (From Our Own Correspondent). Singapore, December 23 His Excellency Maj ir-General Sir Theodore Fraser, G. 0. U., Malaya, laid the foundation-stone of the Tras Street Schoo! for Chines?, t! e inception of which is due to the honorary and resident Chinese523 words
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Article536 1924-12-29 1371 SEP. ASSISTING IN PUBLIC LOTTERY In the Police Court this morning, Mr. lan Ah lew, advertisement writer, etc of la. Penang Road, was broughtup at the instance of Mr. Baughan, Assistant Superintendent of Police, and charged on two counts in connection with the Public Lottery Ordinance. Accused is– SEP. - 536 words
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SPORTING NEWS
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Article78 1924-12-29 1371 A Kulim correspondent writes. 1-ootball, badminton and tennis ar© becoming popular. lhe first two games ar e played by the Malays and tennis by the Europeans. It is hoped that before long, Kulim will be ready to meet any team of equal strength in these games. Wmle speaking78 words
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Article147 1924-12-29 1371 Kulim Club v. M.B.U. Saturday was marked Tib a football gala day by enthusiasts of Kulim. Th e football team of the Chuhaya Kulim Club played a friendly game at association lootball with the Muslim Boys’ Eleven from Penang. Both teams turned up in full strength and everyone147 words
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Article813 1924-12-29 1371 THE JANUARY MEETING Work on the Course Although only a third of the horse» that will run at the forthcoming meeting are in Penang, the racecouise presents a busy appearance. This morning a second list of horses in training’’ was distributed. A glance at it will provide813 words
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Article371 1924-12-29 1372 CHAIRMAN’S RESIGNATION Ma’acca, December 21 A meeting of the Malacca Planters’ Association was Inltintbe Malacca Club this morning. In the absence of the Hon. Mr. J.W. Campbell, who has resigned, Mr. W. Strivens occupied the chair. He paid a glowing tribute to M». Campbell’s ten years’ work371 words
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Article74 1924-12-29 1372 With regard to Saturday’s rugby football match with Perak, the visitors’ first try, we are mb rmed, was not converted by Newboult, akiiough the kick was an easy one and many were under the impression that he did convert. Another error was with regard to Penang’s first trythis74 words
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Article100 1924-12-29 1372 A friendly cricket match between the Chinese Recreation Club and an Indian side captained by Mr. Rayappen, played on the C.R.C. ground on Sunday, resulted in an easy win for the visitors. In a previous game, too, played about a fortnight ago, the Indians won. Their100 words
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Article324 1924-12-29 1372 Sir r lhe Editor °f th Strait, Echo] Be the recent report about tk fanning Street gambling raidl in Straits Echo, a few days ago kindiv he mit me to ask whether the aware that the place a about here consists of TOUn<i streets and lanes,324 words
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Article193 1924-12-29 1372 H.M.S. Weymouth arrived in Singapore on Friday from home and is on her way to Hongkong. The Weymouth is under the command of Capt. B. H. Ramsay, M.V.0., who recently replaced the officer who brought the vessel out on the last occasion, Capt. M. B. Birkitt,193 words
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Article794 1924-12-29 1373 Ten Christmas Days have come and gone s.uce tn e outbreak ui the Great \v ar divided m.o two Utterly hostile camps the caiei nations 01 Christendom. To-mor-row tne Christian Churches of these nations will celebrate once ag'ain the day which saw the dawn of their common794 words
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Article426 1924-12-29 1373 Mr. Harold Dove gratefully acknowledges the following contributions he has received in connection with th e annual hristmas tree to Orphans at the Penang Convent: Mr. A. H. Mlles $100; Mr. F. Duxbury and Mr. M. K. Whitlock, $5O each Mrs. Stephen- Anthony, $25, the Hon. Mr.426 words
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Article465 1924-12-29 1373 Mr. Gregson arrived in Ipoh yesteriny from Home and assumed duties of Assistant Telegraph Engineer, Ipoh. The wedding of Mr. J. D. Dailey, of the T.M.S. Police, to Miss Lav aid will take place at Kuala Lumpur, on January 10. Ihe Hon Mr J H. M. Robson465 words
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Article1646 1924-12-29 1374 Christening the Turkey Qua of toe curious things ab ut the turkey, writes a correspondent, is that he has nothing to do with Tu key, having coma to us originally from America. He appears to owe his name to the looseness of our forefathers, both in ornithology and1,646 words
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Article313 1924-12-29 1375 T E JUDGE’S COMMENTS (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, December 24 The sensational ca-e in which— a sequel to a ohar.'e of ofartemofei murder ng Tn-t them—two well-known local towkays Wee Boon Seng .nd Wee Kim Chmn sued W m Kim Toon for damages for wrongful arrest and313 words
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Article263 1924-12-29 1375 The children in Parang are in for a gay time this Christmas. The Convent will have a Christmas t ee as usual, the Police Club is holding one to-day at the Masonic Hall for children of the European Police, Mr- and Mrs. G. H. Goh are giving263 words
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Article1150 1924-12-29 1375 A SINGAPORE OPINION' Strikes are. happily, unfamiliar in Malaya, and it behoves us to guard against lheni' becoming a habit, says the Straits limes. It is impossible ai the present stage to iorm any opinion on the merits of the case of the operatives m the railway1,150 words
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Article290 1924-12-29 1376 The report of the directors to the members of the Straits Hading Co., Ltd., to be presented at the generat meeting to be held -at Singapore on December 30, says, inter alia: Ore supplies were acquired through out the half year in satisfactory volume and smelted at290 words
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Article271 1924-12-29 1376 Says the Times of Malaya. "What is the objection to g’viig every efficient Volunteer a free pass to trav.i when and where he likes, and at a 1 times, on the Governmcn -owne 1 railways of the F.M.S. It is a privilege which would be welcome271 words
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Article678 1924-12-29 1376 A STRONG FINANCIAL POSITION The fourteenth annual general meeting A the Batak habit Ixubcer estate. Lid .vas field, on November 24 at tae regisered offices of the co.npa .y, iLnes nail, 8 and 9 Aus* n Irars, E.C., Mr. il. L. Hamilton (he chairma..) providing. Tne Chairman678 words
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Article503 1924-12-29 1376 hOKIAS' PiJhij FAftq-y As a result of a raid yesterday after aooa on house No. bids k Jelutong, Chief Detectiv/ i o < y-iuui A>c<.eciive Inspector ostellu this morning charged before axr Bam lan Neon and W o.ner nunias a ith gambling. Accused admitted having a friendlv game,503 words
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Article28 1924-12-29 1377 marriage Coombes—Flower.November 27, at Plympton, Devon, Alfred Harold Coombes, of Gopeng, Federated Malay States, to Muriel Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. blower, Plympton.28 words
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Article1543 1924-12-29 1377 In modern industry, the part played by science in promoting prosperity and expansion is of supreme importance. Rubber research and technical development must be of the utmost value to tire grower and the manufacturer as well. Malaya supplies by far the largest proportion of the1,543 words
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Obituary34 1924-12-29 1377 DEATH LimOn Wednesday, the 24th inst. at 8a Logan Road, Penang, Baby, the youngest daughter of Mr. Lim Cheng Law, deeply regretted. The interment took place at the Batu Gantong cemetery the following day.34 words
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Article1412 1924-12-29 1378 Women On The Bench There have been women magistrates among the great unpaid” in England for several years past and some of them at any rate do very good work. Bat we believe we are right in saying that the first appointments of women to the bench in1,412 words
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Article63 1924-12-29 1378 A Successful Ybar (From Our Own Correipondint) Singapore, December 26 Messrs. Wearne Bros.’ annual report shows that, after allowing 1160,283 for depreciation, etc., there is a sum of $217,078 available. The board recoinmends a final dividend of 5 per cent, and a carry-forward of $133,588. The Rang oo63 words
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Article305 1924-12-29 1378 Nautical Training Classes to be Stamed The education of Ma ay seamen has been engaging the attention of the Master Attendant for some time, and, with the co operation of the Education Department, definite steps have now been taken to establish nautical training classes, so that this large305 words
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Article341 1924-12-29 1379 alleged counterfeit trade MARK A Chinese, Teh Kong, was brought before Mr. A, L. Birse, acting Police Magistrate, at the Police Court this morning for sel'ing or having in his possession for sale tins of milk purporting to be P 6 ĕ milk with embossing at the bottom341 words
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Article162 1924-12-29 1379 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, December 27 The well-known Ipoh mining towkay, Foo Ban Seng, was murdered by robbers at Bidor last night. The murderers, who stabbed their victim to death, were apparently after the coolies’ wages. :o: The engagement is announced between Capt. R. E. S.162 words
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Article954 1924-12-29 1379 decreasing deficit 1 he Annual Report The report of the Singapore Harbour Board for the year ended June 30 1924, states, inter alia: I he Beard have the honour to submit for the information of His Excellency the Governor their report and accounts for the year ended954 words
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Article1584 1924-12-29 1380 IMPRESSIVE SERVICES Gay Time at The Hotels Christmas in Penang, 1924, was ushered in in the time-honoured mannerby Christmas trees and carols on Christmas Eve and impressive services on Christmas Day. To Boman Catholics, however, the midnight masses on the eve of Christmas were the more important1,584 words
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Article300 1924-12-29 1381 P.V. Sivalingam, a motor car driver, was summoned beiore Mr. N. K. Bain in the Police Court on Wednesday for failing to slow down motor car P. 1741 and sounding the horn when turning into Anson Hoad from Burmah Hoad on o r about December 6. Accused pleaded300 words
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Article219 1924-12-29 1381 M.M. Seizures in the Month of November On the night of November 2, off the coast of Tanjong Dawai in Kuala Muda District four Malays were arrested when attempting to smuggle out 25 piculs and 30 catties of rubber. They were prosecuted on November 18, before theM.M. - 219 words
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Article557 1924-12-29 1381 OH. R. o. WINSTEDT’S PREDICTIONS Bright Prospects I have no hesitation in saying th tt the prospects of Education in Malaya for 1925 are brighter than they have been at any time since the Great War. J his is due to several causes. ror the first time557 words
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Article490 1924-12-29 1381 on, record us Free Press. a away from the dust and clamour ot tim Geneva argumentation, work b- mg d >ne to further the cause of opium coiiroi of real value and with possibjl». t e> useful etfeet. e had occasion some while ago to notice the usefulon, record us Free Press. - 490 words
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Article61 1924-12-29 1381 SEt'XGOR v. Singapore (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur December 26 lhe hockey match, Selangor v Singai ore. it Ku da Lim pur ended in draw. icii -id. -coring t wicr Hoblyn an 1 Deville scored for Sintyand I. !•?> for Selanvor. It vas a Is c nt, Med61 words
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Article942 1924-12-29 1382 CHANCES OF EAKLY SETTLEMENT Indian Agent's Advice Developments, during the last twentyfcur hours, says Saturday’s Malay Mail, point to the likelihood of an early settlement being reached in connection with the strike at the Central Workshops in which 2,000 men have participated. The men have represented their942 words
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Article647 1924-12-29 1382 AN EXTRAORDINARY SITUATION Reuter this morning states evictions have begun in connection with the Clydebank rent strike.” e take from a Home paper the foliowine which states the facts as briefly as possible. The trouble began two or three years ago when the slump m shipbuilding threw647 words
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Article16 1924-12-29 1383 Our Singapore correspondent telegraphs that in a boxing contest there Jamito beat Pelky.16 words
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Article56 1924-12-29 1383 The following will play for the Young Sabrul Jamil Eleven of Kimberley Street against the Sungei Glugor Eleven at the Sungei Glugor padang on Sunday, 21, at 5 p.m. Unus; Mydin and Ch e Noor; Kok Cheang'Abdul Rahman and Ahmad; Tamby Kechil, Saied, Chay See, Bashir and Kassim56 words
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461 1924-12-29 1383 Penang Branch i i j Mr. J. Straton Ferrier sends us the following copy of a letter sent to various 3 clubs in Penang and Butterworth, notify- ing them of the proposal to form a Pe- J nang branch of the Lawn Tennis Asso- ciation461 words
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Article1375 1924-12-29 1383 ANTHONY CO.’S SHARE LIST Name of Company. Bayer< Seller* Ftema i. j BVBBBH—DOLLAR SHARK*. I Cts. c tA. I Allenby Rubber Co., Ltd. 1.3 C 1.40 A lor Gajah Rubber Estate. Ltd. 1.(0 I 1.10 Amalgamated Malay Estates, Ltd 1.924 Ayer HitamFantine Syndicate Ltd 11.00 Ifni A yer Kuninr Rubtier1,375 words
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Article253 1924-12-29 1383 Tongkah Harbour, from 21ot to 27th heins' o i» w-wk), 10 tono. o: It is rumoured that a Junior Agricub tural Assistant will be appointed to the Bindings next year. The cracker nuisance has reached a stage when the seriousness of the practice must be considered and the253 words
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