The Straits Times, 28 January 1921
1921-01-28
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Title Section13 1921-01-28 1 The Straits Times. NO. 26,549 SINGAPORE, FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 1921 PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement169 1921-01-28 1 NESTLES MALTED MILK OBTAIN ABU KTKKTWHKSI TRAVERS' ys£t ***O .ark x»T>aitf¥^e «-.¥T SIGNAL BRAND SHIP IJRANI) MSnAniJ^ \JMT PROVISIONS, TABLE DELICACIES AND WINES AND SPIRITS Guaranteed by the Manufacturer* JOS PH TRAVERS SONS, LTD. Incorporated in England 1 ESTABLISHED NX A.RLV 300 YEARS 0 Obtainable from all good dealers throughout169 words
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Advertisement141 1921-01-28 1 ROBINSON CO., LTD. tZAMBRENE WEATHERPROOFS are the best Rubberless Raincoats The Proofing employed in all garments is the Famous Zambrene Triple-Triple proofing which guarantees the cloth to remain porous and self-ventilating and therefore ~SF* i m +fi/ t ~~#jHnk to 4 chest in vurious lengths. MACINTOSHES, CYCLING CAPES AND OVER-ALLS141 words
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Advertisement11 1921-01-28 1 NESTLES MALTED MILK PUICI Uuv* HO M* lauJl I'M W k^tl.11 words
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Article471 1921-01-28 2 New Regulations for Officers la Force. An Army Order relating to Army dress' specifies a number of changes in regard 1 1 to |OTg*t patches, armlets, forage caps, 1 badges of rank, and mess dress. The gorget patches authorised under the ex- 1 isting Dress Regulations for471 words
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Article342 1921-01-28 2 LADY ASTOR'S DUE L. Ketort and laughter in House Of Commons. Lady Astor was the centre of an amusing scene in the House of t'ommems on December 22, writes a Parliamentary correspondent. She rushed in impetuously to anticipate a sporting question from Mr. Maequ s-U-n, the witty young Scottish K.C.,342 words
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Article149 1921-01-28 2 One uf the most curious wills of the year was proved recently. It was that "f Mr. Alexander Richard Monro, master mariner, of Bannister Street, Witherns e a, \vh:> left £3,144. He directed That his body shall be enclosed in a coffin similar Is149 words
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Article673 1921-01-28 2 The Effect of the Stoppage Of Supplies. I The telegram which has been received from Calcutta with reference to the export 'of coal from India has been anxiously awaited for some weeks past, tales the Times of Ceylon, and while it only confirms the it commendations673 words
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Article307 1921-01-28 2 Miscellaneous Mixture Of Mirth. Here is an "infallible" cure for hiccoujrhs, Ijjugh as much as you like" he says, "but try it the next time you are in the prasp of hiccups Take a tumbler and fill it about half full of water pot your lips to307 words
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Article36 1921-01-28 2 freshman I wok? up last night with a terrible sensation that my watch was gone. The impression was so strong that I got up and looked. Sophomore Well, was it gone Freshman No, it was going.36 words
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Advertisement226 1921-01-28 2 SEUNGOR EARTHEN PIPE roMrwv k ><> •—^.^m|^ a -*l^| m MBPS-' Jp MANUFACTIRERS OF AND DEALERS Drain Pipes, Latei C'upn. SSanejhai and Slan Jara, Flooer Tula, I inie. Bricks, Tllcn and •II other kinds of things fur Estates. Supplied on Commission (rices moderate and prompt delivery A trial ord.T will226 words
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Advertisement380 1921-01-28 2 FOUCAULD BRANDY s££|& LwetißfoiieAMD -C^BB^ e«3T?IB*T AT THAT HEADACHY FEELING arising from constipation, liveriahneas, or bile, (rives place to a sense of clear-headed frrslim-ss and general physical comfort when have gently cleansed and stimulated the digestive system. Pinkettes are sold by chemiats. also post free 90 cent* thy vial from380 words
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Advertisement1776 1921-01-28 2 ABRIDGED PROSPECTUS A Ca*y af twa faU Praaps tas has ban fled with Urn Registrar of Coaapaataa FOUL Tkm Sabaeriptlem List will opaa on Janaary 11. 1921. aad close on I or before Janaary 2t, ItZl. SAND-LIME BRICKS, LIMITED (Incorporated under the Companies Enactment 1917.) NOMINAL CAPITaT $500,000 Divided into1,776 words
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Article849 1921-01-28 3 All Possible Economy Being Effected. The 10th annual meeting of shareholders in the Kamunting (in Kedah) Rubber Plantation Co., Ltd., was held on January 12 at Shanghai. Mr. E. W. Noel presided, supported by Mr. G. M. W. Hummel, and the attendance represented 17,420 shares. The notice convening849 words
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Article105 1921-01-28 3 The Washington correspondent of the New York Times says that the Secretary for the Navy (Mr. J. Daniels) is of the opinion that sea-power supremacy is flow dependant upon oil fuel. He personally favours the nationalisation of oi: resources, and quotes the late Admiral 1-ord Fisher as105 words
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Article35 1921-01-28 3 A woman who was summoned at Willesden for attacking another woman by throwing: (tout over her I only had one small Guinness. Do you think I would throw it over such a woman Not I.35 words
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Article822 1921-01-28 3 Chairman's View of Present Crisis. The annual general meeting of the Castletield (Klang) Rubber Estate, Ltd., was held on December 21, at the offices of the company, 7, Martins-lane, EC, Mr. Arthur Audinsell, Chairman of the company, prasiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen, I move That the directors' report822 words
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Article169 1921-01-28 3 Bombay at present keeps two tinifs, Standard time ami Bombay time, which is 40 minutes b-hind. In the Corporation on January 12 a proposal was brought forward that Bombay should adopt Stand ard time, the mover declaring t was a scandal that Bombay, which claiir.ed to be169 words
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Article24 1921-01-28 3 I An undertaker at Bow County Court I have to turn away a lot of very good business for want of motor-cars and broughams.24 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement373 1921-01-28 3 >-*• T-^..'-'-'".^ I s»s& \zkt i i \N v .t\O\» avv- T fc* *v***s\.V*"' *e^ac£ va*" V 3 ,\\<»C^ v 1 tC\ t> O r^^* if S/ m IS af^ a\ P\7Q jfli^TfJJ J j JOHM LITTI.E CO.. Ll*.. O{\} fE«L I Singapore. wW^-S BSSI ROBINSON On., SlnCipon. fty d^Ttgl373 words
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Advertisement360 1921-01-28 3 Let Sanatogen bring You New Health and Nerve Power Let to-day be a turning-point in your life the day when you took your first drink of Sanatogen In a few weeks' time you will be (lad you obeyed the impulse and sincerely grateful for the good that Sanatogen will have360 words
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Advertisement436 1921-01-28 3 Nearly Ready V i^V CHLNH9E Wv»\ COMMERCIAL JT* \Z\ DIRECTORY. M Tha leading a^^^^L»_»--*'^^«| commercial reference in the Billion fc^^Ba^»^_^'' Dollar Market. auSaW^aaf Compiled by £^f Mr. SIOW CKOON ISM. 9r Trade Condition Changing. Tha time ia rapidly approaching when the supply ol goods in many lines will exceed the436 words
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Advertisement849 1921-01-28 4 STEAMER SAILINGS P. 0. -British India Apcar Line (Compsnies Incorporated in England) MAIL AND PASSENGER SBRVICIO PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government) Tao Company's MAIL SERVICES EAST OF BOMBAY sre at present suspended Ts* company c U)NDON SERVICE P«OM LONDON TO MARSEILLES LONDON 54?va849 words
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Advertisement483 1921-01-28 4 STEAMER SAILINGS PRINCE LINE LIMITED (Incorporated In England) FAR EAST SERVICE FOR NEW YORK TUSCAN PRINCE about Feb. 15 PORTUGUESE PRINCE end Mar. (via Sue*) Fir all Information, apply tj ADAMSON. GILFILLAN CO, LTD. (Incorporated in England) Ageata. THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LIMITED (Incorporated In the United Kingdom) I Far483 words
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Advertisement256 1921-01-28 4 STEAMER SAILINGS THE EASTERN SHIPPINB COMPANY, LIMITED f Incorporated la Strait* Settlement*) Tbla time tabl* It ■ab)«ci t« alteration »lthout forth*? notice mmmm ulllm froa Hlagapor* BAM WHATT SOON, e»ery Tueaday, at 1 i m for Port ■.vettenham .cc P*MBg. r-tm Pnui t. MnlMi (Tnte Joirnj from Moalmeln to 111——256 words
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Advertisement354 1921-01-28 4 STEAMER SAILINGS 0. S, K. THE OSAKA SHOSEN KAISHA LTD (Incorporated In Japan) No. Z, De Soasa Street. Propoaod Sailing from ftlngapore (Subject to change without notice) tl HOPEAN LINB For Port 9aM, Marseilles, Loadoa, Antwerp. Rotterdam and Hambarg HIMALAYA MARU Fsb IT NEW YORK UN* Far Nsw York (via354 words
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Advertisement405 1921-01-28 4 STEAMER SAHIN6S NIPPON YISEN KAISHA. (Incorporated In Japan) Pastes Mall Contract wltb the Imperial J«p«n».« (ioverasaeat. Subject to alterations wuboat notice ■UROPE MAIL LINE Fortnightly Service For Londoa, Antwerp via (Malacca) l'""«Colombo. Sues, Port Said and Msrseillea. SHIDZUOKA MARU Jan. 29 KAGA MARU mid. Feb. YOKOHAMA MARU Feb. 28 LIVERPOOL405 words
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Advertisement346 1921-01-28 5 STEAMER SAILINGS NAVNSAZIONE GENERALE ITALIANA (Incorporated in Italy) OUTWARD SAILINGS Paw Hongkong, Shanghai. Mojl aad Kobe POSILLIPO about end Mar. I nOMEWARD SAILINGS For I'enaag. (ulnmbo. lurt Said. Naples, Genoa and North Sanaa* Ports. MASANIELLO end ef Feb./early Mar. J POSILLIPO about end May Tor freight and information, please apply346 words
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Advertisement258 1921-01-28 5 STEAMER SAILINfiS LLOYD TRIBBTINO v. HUNGARIA. JANUARY 24, lttl Consignees of cargo per the above steamei from Italy are hereby notified that (he hat arrived and has discharged her cargo a' Godown SO, Tanjong Pagar Wharf. SOCIETA COMMISSIONARIA Dl ESPORTAZIONE E DI IMPORTAZIONE. Agents. DODWELL UNE (Incorporated la England) POR258 words
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Advertisement300 1921-01-28 5 STEAMER SAIUNSS Far Banjoewaagie, Broome. Port Hediand, Coaaark. Onslow. Carnarvon and Fremantle. S.S. CHARON I 2,682 tons, G. Reg., Capt. A. F. Rose. This steamer is intended to sail for the above porta on January SO, at 2.30 p.m. Launch leaves Johnston's Pier at 2 p.m For freight and passage,300 words
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Advertisement249 1921-01-28 5 STEAMER SAIUNiS For Ssn Francisco via Hongkong, Shanghai, Japan and Honolulu THB CHINA MAIL STEAMSHIP CO.'S S.S. CHINA 10 000 tons, sailing at noon on Tuesday, February 16, 1921, has excellent seccnd-class accommodation available. For particulars, etc., apply FRANCIS PEEK A CO., LTD.. Agents. LLOYD TRIESTINO S. N. COMPANY (Incorporated249 words
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Advertisement176 1921-01-28 5 DECCA THE PORBVB4I GRAMOPHONE It is self-contained, has no loom parts, is folded as an attache caac and is ready to play immediately it is opened. The DECCA baa tbe volume, tone and clearness of a full-size Cabinet Gramophone and takes a 12-inch recoivi. Full particular^ on application. U. Sole176 words
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Advertisement652 1921-01-28 6 lINEIAS From M..n lami.irv .'4, to Saturday, January 29. 1921. One of the most Thrilling Piotures of the Great Outdoors A Sensational Robertson-Cole Proiuclion featuring FASCINATING BEATRIZ MICHELENA In a story of iedb!ooded romance, of love and primitive justice that scintillates with suspense, action and heart tluo >s Inspts. THE652 words
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Advertisement420 1921-01-28 6 CINEMAS GAIETY Presents the Great Picture ALIMONY To-night The second from a startling big Group of 24 super-specials to be presented by us exclusively during the year 1921. First Show at 7 30 s harp. Alice Brady in A SELF-MADE WIDOW, a big World feature in 5 pts. >he was420 words
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Advertisement206 1921-01-28 6 COLUMBIA NATURAL TONI 3 SPRINGS $165, $255 RECORDS MUCH REDUCED &2 30 io (formeriy) $3 $3 00 I 2 (f rmeriy) >3 8 AA £f| 12 in. (celebrity) vOIWU formerly $4.80 ROBINSON PIANO COMPANY, LIMITED (Incorporated in Hongkong) 40 YEARS IN STRAITS BRITISH GLAZED STONEWARE Drain Pipes holes and Halves—206 words
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Advertisement128 1921-01-28 6 THE VALUE OF GOOD SIGHT SKJHT stands for everything that is valuable or enjoyable in life. Without it our entire earning capacity would be gone, as also the enjoyment of the beauties of nature, literature, art, music and tho sight of those we j love. These considerations should make us128 words
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Article196 1921-01-28 7 FIXTURES *r-.!ay, Jan'.:ar> 28. High Water, :.:M ul, I.IS p.m. 11. M.5. Malaya at Malacca. Drums and Fit** in Gardens 6.15 p.m. Sporting Club, Mtg. Exchange, 6.16. Concert Dutch Club, 9.30 p.m. Saturday, January 29. llijlh Water, 2.0 a.m., 2.9 p.m. Outward Mail due. Homeward mail leav»«.196 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article115 1921-01-28 7 VESSE LS AT THE DOCKS. Kakt Wharf Itasiii AnamH*. ■aal Wharf Kampala*, Helios. Msaafa 'Wiarf Nu. M-.'ii \i I'.nrf .!<ihan da Witt, H.-nmohr, Charao, Una a, Helenas, Bakam M iru. l.mn.rc l>:«k 1.1 ing,Csaade Mara,lalaa-d<-r. Ningehow, I We-l Wharf K. <1< r N derlaadea, Kamunin;\ Mai ard.nis Wharf ShlBSMi Harm.115 words
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Article159 1921-01-28 7 VE SSELS ARRIVED. Helios, N: r.. S.O ton*, from Bombay J7-1. for Bangkok -JB-1. II in.pnius. Dot* 1,246 tons, from Deli 27-1, for Bataria »-L King Chow, UriU 3,837 tons, from New York iS-i, for Manila U-i. Helenas, Brit., 4 810 tons, from Liverpool 88-1, for Manila unc. Atjeh, Dut..159 words
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Article200 1921-01-28 7 To-day Port SwtUn.u«m aud Telui Apsod pj». tf caeca tug X .»r I pjn. Batu Pahat P-m. Medan, Sabang, Colombo, Suez, Port Said and Amsterdam 4 pjn. Rhio. billiton, buluvia, Cheribon, Samarang, Sourabaya, etc. 4 p.m. »i »k p.aBataraay P Sambu and Pontianak t a-m. Prigi Rajah,200 words
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Article23 1921-01-28 7 (Official Tost Offlc* Report) Laft S'por* Arrived London !>*ccmhcr 23 January 18 December -I January 24 December 27 January 2423 words
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Article40 1921-01-28 7 A woman in Shoreditch County Court May I be struck blind if the policeman is telling the truth. Judpe Cluer That won't happen, and despite the fact that she retains her sight I believe the policeman has told the truth.40 words
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Article132 1921-01-28 7 EXCHANGE Singapore, January 27. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 Demand 2/3* Private 3 m. credits 2/4 7/16 On New York Demand 43* Private 90 days 48 Vi On France Bank 675 On India, Bank T. T. 155 On Honftkong, Bar.k d/d 24X p.c. pm. On Shanghai,132 words
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48 1921-01-28 7 Tone of Market Steady. Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prices Buyers Sellers Ipot 'eb. larch ipril-Junr Spot February March April-June Pale Crepe Closing Prices Buyers Sellers 34 H 35 •■:■'>'.■ 36% 36V4 37% 42 43^ DAILY PRICES CURRENT. 12 o'clock noon, January 28, 1921.48 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article187 1921-01-28 7 Va\. Pd. Buyers. Sellert. 10 10 Ampang nom. 1 1 Ayer Weng 1-00 ;i £1 Kara. Kamunting 2-00 2.6.0 10 10 KinU Amoc. 6.00 ;i £1 KinU Tin 2.76n0m 1 1 HiUm Tin 1.60 1.80 1 1 Jelantoh 1.20 1.30 "1 £1 Lahat Mine* 6 6 Lingui Tin 4.26187 words
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Article127 1921-01-28 7 BS. k'al. Pd. Buyers. Sellers. tl £1 Br. Am. Tobacco 3.5.0 3.12.6 •1 £1 E. Smelting Co. 7.25 8.25 i/- 5/- Electric Tways 3/» 10 10 Frascr Neave 29.00 31.00 SO 90 W. Hammer Co. 95 105 cd. 00 100 Katz Bros. IHO.OO 160.00 10 10 Mexican Eagle 5.17.6127 words
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Article101 1921-01-28 7 U. Eng. 6 p.c. $1,234,300 Spore Electric Tramways 5 p-c. £350,000 Spore Municipal B p.t $1,878,000 Spore Man. 4H P-e of 1907 $1,000,000 Spore Mun. 4V4 p c of 1909 $1,600,500 Spore Mag. 44 p« of 1909 $1,500,000 par arm par to pt 10 pc dv l» p.e dv101 words
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Article370 1921-01-28 7 Fraac* and Co. ard L)»U and Evatts yuoutiuiu Latent araiUblc Sterling Quotations arc printed on another par* on Friday. Frmaer Ly all A A Co. Kv.rt. Allenby ($1) 0.35 0.4ft 0.45 Alor Gajah ($1) 1.75 2.25 1.75 2.25 Am. Malay ($2) 2.50 3.00 2.60 3.50 A. Hitam ($5)370 words
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Advertisement756 1921-01-28 7 TEST ADVERTISEMENTS URITIjMiKK. open to pirt tune employment Experienced in mercantile work generally Reply 465, Straits Times. WANTED HOARD AND LODGING by young man with good references. Please rend full particulars to 4fil, Straits Times. TO LET, godowns Nos. 40C, to 408. HnvelocL Road, bark door facing the river. Area756 words
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Advertisement64 1921-01-28 7 Wood -Milne Patent Foot Pump With this simple and compact instrument yon can inflate a large Tyre Un n lbs. pressure in two minutes and with marvellous ease. Leg eaa be changed while pumping and strokes can be shortened when pumping to high pressure. PROPER INFLATION SAVES TVRE3 NEW STOCKS64 words
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Advertisement312 1921-01-28 7 INTERNATIONAL OPERA CO OF SINGAPORE at Their Entirely New Spaciono Tent, Tanjong Pagar Road (corner -if K»» Seng Ptre»f> TO-NIGHT The veil-known Javanese Play I'VVJI ISMARAH will be itaged WAN CHIN, Sole Proprietci FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA s.s. Laisang. 3,459 tons register, sails at noon, on Sunday, January 30. For312 words
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Advertisement95 1921-01-28 7 NOTICE is hereby given thnt the abovc> iHMh Mnrka are the Property of Kwan Minaki who carries on business at No. 4 Raffles Place, Singapore, and is used by him as Trade Mark in respect of Matches imported into and sold by him in the Straits .Settlements Federated Malay States95 words
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1148 1921-01-28 8 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, JANUARY 28 THE ALLIES AND GERMANY. Much will depend upon the decisions arrived at by the representatives of Allied Powers who are now in Conference at Paris. Germany had no part in the Conference which drew up the Peace Treaty. She had conducted the war in1,148 words
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Article49 1921-01-28 8 A Calcutta telegram to the Times of Ceylon on the Bth instant says :—Exchange has been steadily rising since the market opened after the holidays. Before Christmas it waa for quite a while at Is. 4*4 d., bat it has now gone up to It. 6d. for telegraphic transfer49 words
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Article18 1921-01-28 8 The mails despatched by the steamer Egra en February 3 will probably connect with the Plassy at Bombay.18 words
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Article18 1921-01-28 8 H.E. the Governor will inspect the Singapore Police Force on the People's Park at 8 a.m. to-morrow (Saturday).18 words
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Article22 1921-01-28 8 St. George's Day will be celebrated at Penang by a ball, though supper will be eliminated. Mr. Goodrich has bsen elected president.22 words
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Article23 1921-01-28 8 The Singapore China North and South (Seven Provinces) Famine Relief Fund yesterday totalled $257,198 of which f 249,475 has been remitted to Peking.23 words
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Article30 1921-01-28 8 Madame Bertrand, who has just reached Singapore from I'aris is showing a collection of the latest Parisian creations in hats, dresses), lingerie, etc. These are on view at Raffles Hotel.30 words
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Article39 1921-01-28 8 The public is reminded of the concert to be given by Mile. Tushins.ca, Polish dancer, and Mr. Kir.loff, Russian baritcne, at the Dutch Club to-night. A good programme has been arranged, and the audience is promised a pleasant evening.39 words
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Article41 1921-01-28 8 A». about 8.35 a.m. yesterday as car 4147 was proceeding up Thompson Road and just crossing Bukit Timah Road into Cavanagh Road it came into collision w.th motor car 2931. Both tars were slightty damaged, but there were no personal injuries.41 words
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Article44 1921-01-28 8 The. rice situation, says the Times of Ceylon, is regarded as being so satisfactory at present that unless something unforeseen occurs it is probable that the Government control of the sale of rice in Ceylon will be entirely removed at the end of February.44 words
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Article53 1921-01-28 8 Under the organisation, of the hon. secretary, Mr. Lim Eng Teck, the Young ,Men's I* riendly Society gave charity plays at the Theatre Royal, on the 6th and 13th instant. The proceeds amounting to $6,191.25, were handed to the Bank of Communications, Ltd., for transmission to accounts were aud.ted by53 words
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Article55 1921-01-28 8 Before Mr. Dawson, yesterday, at the instance of the Assistant Superintendent of Indian Immigrants, 45 men were charged by Insp. Alexander of the Marine Police Station, for being on board the Reijniersz bound for Balik Papan without immigration certificate*. They were all found guilty and fined $2 or in lieu55 words
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Article65 1921-01-28 8 Chop See Thong Woo, timber mer-; chants of Rochore Road, were summoned before the Marine C>urt at the instance of Insp. Will am* for having built an attap structure house without having first obtained the permission of the Port i Officer. The defendant pleaded guilty and was ordered to have65 words
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Article90 1921-01-28 8 A disastrous fire occurred at Strathdon estate, Ceylon, on January 13, resulting in the factory being completely burnt down. The withering-shed attached to the factory was also completely destroyed. The estate belongs to the Scottish Ceylon Tea Co., of Ceylon, Ltd., an 1 the resident manager is Mr. M. L.90 words
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Article98 1921-01-28 8 A pretty wedding was solemnised at the Church of Our Lndy i>f Lourdes on Wednesday morning, the Rev. Fr. L. Burgoffer officiating. The contracting parties were Mr. J. A. Colond, assistant store-keeper of the Harbour Board and Miss J. Selvamari, laughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. P.. Joseph, ot Alcr98 words
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Article122 1921-01-28 8 Early Wednesday morning the Kuala Lumpur Fire Brigade received a call from ■.he Central Police Station stating that a Tire had broken out in SerUang. On arrival at Serdang the brigade learnt that the '(mftagration was further on, and proceed■<l to the 11th mile. Here they discover-->n that 14 houses122 words
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Article115 1921-01-28 8 The U. S. destroyer Elliott, after leaving the port of Manila with Admiral Albert M. Cleaves, Commander-in-chief of the Asiatic fleet of the United States Navy, on board, turned back in mid-occean for the Philippines. The Admiral had been expected to arrive in Shanghai on January 13 and he was115 words
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Article134 1921-01-28 8 Mr. V. W. Parsons, of Kemayan Extension, Limited, has reported that on January 16 about 8 p.m. a large female elephant came in from the adjoining jungle about 50 yards distant and partially destroyed the lines occupied by the Chinese and Javanese of Kemayan Estate. The matter was immediately reported134 words
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Article383 1921-01-28 8 The acting Chief Just cc ant? Mrs. Sproule leave for Malacca tn-morruw morning. The staff of the General Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, will be at home to-day in honour of the departure of Dr. P. H. Hennessy. The Rev. Thomas Crick, R.N., chaplain cf H.M.S. Malaya, will be383 words
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Article50 1921-01-28 8 Ma Is frt m Europe ex 8.1. Egra, will arrive by train to-morrow n orning. I Correspondence will be ready for delivery to bcxholders about 11 a.m. I The outward French packet Pi rthos, with mails from the Continent, is expected toreach Singapore at 8 a.m. on Sunday.50 words
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Article77 1921-01-28 8 The full. wing vacancies have been been brought to 6ur notice (1) opening for well educated man, between 20 and 27 single in a lead ng Singapore merchant firm. Previous commercial experience not necessary (2) Employment in retail business on salary and commission bass. (3) Chartered Accountant wanted. Very77 words
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Article118 1921-01-28 8 The following passengers are leaving for home by the P. and O. Plassey on Sunday next Mr. Justice McCabe Reay, Mr. R. J. Farrer, Mr. W. H. Leo Warner, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Shackleton, Mr. and Mrs. Elliott and family, Mr. and Mrs. Stirling,118 words
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Article269 1921-01-28 8 Yesterday Mr. England and party with 200 Chinese miners left for Malayan Collieries' new coal property at Pamoekan Bay, in Borneo, which the F.M.S. company mentioned is developing for bunkering trade purposes with a view to meeting the needs of local shipping for a low-priced steam269 words
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Advertisement89 1921-01-28 8 C W. 0. ft H. 0. WILLS C A A T GiSEjjSiS T ucnmu ***** aiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiisiini niiiti »iiiiiim« I Raincoats at Sale Prices The MULTUM IN PARVO /^^JfyV. Deduced lv $16.5Orsch I V^jA •>^ The LITTLEJOHN Reduced to $27 each The RUBBER KING Reduced to $36 each Usual prices $189 words
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Advertisement209 1921-01-28 8 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT THE SUPER SERIAL 15 Epiaodei or 31 reeli A WOMAN IN GREY Epiiodea 1 and 2 at 8 p.m. Featuring Arline Pretty and H. G. Sell S Pta. ONE HOUR BEFORE DAWN S Pta. Featuring H. B. Warner S PU. BLUE BLOOD AND RED Pta. Featuring George Walsh209 words
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Article256 1921-01-28 9 Agreement on Disarmament Question. Reuter Telegrams I.onu.m, January 25. Paris The conference this morning considered proposals with regard to financing Austrian trade and rehabilitating the country. It was decided that the Austr an question is intimately bound up with the economic condition of Central Europe, therefore the conferenceReuter - 256 words
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Article155 1921-01-28 9 Rktter Telegrams Lon.lon, January 25. Be- 1 i Stock Exchange and cotton ha 'oulli n markets are closed. A Cenerul 1 ..rtal it proposed. [Hartal means a general closing of business.] Following a Sgkt between European and Hindu boys in «.< nsequence of the former killing two pigeon*155 words
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Article207 1921-01-28 9 Reuter Telegrams London, January 25. Reports read at the congress of the Miners' International Federation in London showed that trade depression is universal and short time is being worked in most countries. Stocks of coal are accumulat ng. The conference unanimously passed a resolution by the FrenchReuter - 207 words
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Article202 1921-01-28 9 General Strickland Defends Reprisal. Reuter Telegrams London, January 25. General Strickland, interviewed in Cork, defended official reprisals. He admitted that they were deplorable and disliked by the soldiers, but the effects were salutary. Houses were destroyed only when the occupants were known to sympathise with the organisers of ambushesReuter - 202 words
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Article180 1921-01-28 9 Kf.iter Telegrams London, January 25. Mr. Houlder, presiding at the annual meeting of the Houlder line, said he believed the present depression was being overdone. We might expect some little rebound which would enable business to be resumed and developed with a moderate margin of profit. London, January180 words
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Article168 1921-01-28 9 Reuter Telegram London, January 25. Sir Leonard Rogers has returned from Calcutta after twenty-seven years in the Indian Medical service. It is reported that he has discovered a system of destroying the leprosy bacilli in human tissues, and it is stated that he got nearer to this thanReuter - 168 words
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Article90 1921-01-28 9 Rcuter Telegram London, January 25. Reuter learns that Lord Milner and Mr. Churchill to-day informally discussed preliminary arrangements in consequence of the latter's impending appointment os Colonial Secretary and the formal naming over of the seals of office, which is attended with some ceremony and necessitates the presenceReuter - 90 words
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Article385 1921-01-28 9 Europe's Debt Twenty Billion Dollars. Reuter Telegrams London, January 25. Washington Dr. George Warren, professor of economics at Cornell University, giving evidence before the House of Representatives ways and means committee, predicted that Europe's debt to the United States in 1924 would amount to twenty billion dollars.Reuter - 385 words
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Article122 1921-01-28 9 Relter Telegram London, January 25. The Da ly Express gives prominence to what it describes as the peril" of Chinese flour. It quotes the statement of a doctor that many of his patients are suffering from gastro-enteritis and dermatit s, due to the Chinese flour. Referring to aReuter - 122 words
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Article51 1921-01-28 9 Reuter Telegram London, January 25. The new Dutch air service will begin on April 1. It will cater for passengers and goods traffic and will involve a regular service from Amsterdam and Rotterdam to Brussels, Paris and London, also Amsterdam to Bremen and Hamburg, and Hamburg toReuter - 51 words
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Article114 1921-01-28 9 It appears that a herd of wild elephants has taken exception to railway traffic in Pahang for on Wednesday 50 of the huge beasts made a raid on the station at Ayer Hitam. The residence of the station master was raxed to th pround at114 words
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Article95 1921-01-28 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, January 27. At a special meeting of the Malay Peninsula Agricultural Association, the hon. Mr. W. Duncan pres ding, proposed the wages of labourers be recaced from February 1 to rates approximating these before the war and employers should endeavour to retain95 words
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Article53 1921-01-28 9 <From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, January 27. In the Supreme Court, to-uay, Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard and Mr. Justice Dinsmore for the bench and Mr. Brereton Martin on behalf of the bar made sympathetic references to the death of Sir Aubrey Goodman, the recently appointed Ch.ef Justice53 words
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Article377 1921-01-28 9 The Sporting Events During Ship's Visit. The following is th_- programme of the sporting events which w.ll, weather permitting, take place during the stay of H.M.S. Malaya in port Saturday, 2J.— Association Football match vs. South Stalfords, S.R.C. ground. Cricket maUh v. S.C.C, S.C.C. ground, starting377 words
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177 1921-01-28 9 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— H .M.S. Malaya will shortly be arriving at Singapore and will stay nine i;'jys from Saturday, January 29. During that time some of the officers of the Malaya will find it very convenient to stay ashore for177 words
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Article1069 1921-01-28 9 Committee's Resignation At Meeting Yesterday. ihere was an unexpected outcome of the special general meeting of the Singapore Cricket Club held yesterday evening. The chiei business of the meeting was t obtain authority from the members to offer Mr. G. P. Owen on his resignation as Secretary1,069 words
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Article20 1921-01-28 9 Reuter Telegram London, January 25. Melbourne Maas meetings of steward* at Sydney and Brisbane decided to resume work.Reuter - 20 words
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Article2317 1921-01-28 9 More Money for Ministers And Members. By Our Special Correspondent London, December 31 On the last day of the session of Parliament which has just closed, two meirjers took the oath, subscribed to th* roll, and took their seats. The session ended shortly before midnight. One of the2,317 words
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Article84 1921-01-28 10 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending Sunday, February 6, 1921 Friday, 28th.-5.15 p.m., Drill Hall European Units. Sunday 30th.-7.30 a.m., Balestier «nge, Eurasian Company. Rifle Club •»hoot. Monday, 31st.-5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, European Units. Tuesday, 15t.—5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, hmese Company. Wednesday, 2nd.—5.15 p.m., Drill Hall84 words
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43 1921-01-28 10 Orders for week ending January 29 Friday, 28th—Route March, Parade at Fort Canning Road (back of Y.M.OA.) <15 pjn. Saturday, 29th.—Seventh Troop Parade >lfi p.m. Signalling Competition Teams Parade at the Malay Volunteer Club, s pj&.43 words
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Article110 1921-01-28 10 The following passengers for Singapore are expected to arr.ve from Liverpool per the Blue Funnsl steamer Teiresias :-Mr. G. C. Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. and Miss E. Bennett, Mrs. E. and Miss R. Carmichael, Miss M. Fittock tr ii* G E Gordon, Mr. and Mrs.110 words
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Article386 1921-01-28 10 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Report. In their report datid Wednesday,' Messrs. Kraser and Co. stat? The share market continues on dull ines, minng shares and rubbers attractne but srant attention. A further serious "all has be>n shewn in the st rlir.g price if tin, yesterday's London386 words
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Article304 1921-01-28 10 Trick that Puzzles Paris Scientists. This is a time, in Paris, for athletic phenomena— or miracles," writes a correspondent in a home paper. After the strange case of Johnny Coulon, the former Amer can boxing champion, who cannot be lifted from the floor if304 words
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Article209 1921-01-28 10 An Interesting demonstration, having for its object the standardising of a satisfactory headlight on nutor cars in Singapore, was held in Nassim Road yesterday evening. Mr. C. Hanng an, act u\g Inspector-General of Police, the C.P.0., Mr. Sheedy, head of the Traffic Department, Mr. Benge, the Traffic209 words
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Letter365 1921-01-28 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, On the Seremban-Port Dick Eon Road between the 10 and li mile-posts a br dge has been broken for some three xonths now. The P. W. D. hurriedly put a deviation t"mr>orary affair and then, apparently is365 words
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Letter293 1921-01-28 10 To the Ed tor of the Straits Times. Sir,— -A few months ago, I wrote a letter signed Mariner urging the necessity of a light to be placed on the Fallrden Shoal, which I still think is the best place for local men, but was in doubt about293 words
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Letter256 1921-01-28 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, It is surprising to find that no provision has been made in the Income Tax Ordinance for those people and firms whoss net income is temporarily a loss. I suggest that it would be just and equitable to allow256 words
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Article43 1921-01-28 10 A festive matron who was found lying n the snow stated at the West London Court that she had a cold and took some whisky. Mr. Cancellor A curious cure 'or a cold to drink too much and lie down in the snow.43 words
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Article667 1921-01-28 10 Analysis of a Most Serious Thing For Industry. Referring to unfair Gernr.an competition in the motor tra ,c, Mr. Charles Sangster, v.ha.rn.un of iwilt of Coventry, IAU., ap.aKintt at Coventry, said 1 1. ere is a very important question which 1 shoal 1 like to touch upon, and667 words
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Article191 1921-01-28 10 Opposition to Proposed Increase. Unprecedented opposition, says a London wire of January 12, is being manifested towards the action of the postmastergeneral in increasing telephone charpes, abolishing the flat-rate and substituting rates per call in addition to increased rental. Newspapers are inveighing against this telephone ramp, as they191 words
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Article115 1921-01-28 10 A regular steamship service to India, China and Japan starting from Hamburg and calling at Antwerp, Havre, Leixoes. Lisbon, Marseilles, Genoa and Port Said to Bombay and the usual ports of call in the East with terminus at Yokohama will be inaugurated shortly by the Transposes Maritimos115 words
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Article62 1921-01-28 10 The opening performance of Deval's Circus drew a big crowd to the show :roun I in Beach Road last night. It Droved an excellent entertainment. There is clever wire walking, acrobatics and all the other circus fare, making up a long programme which keeps one amused ami interested62 words
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Article137 1921-01-28 10 A Reuter wire 'mm :.'ew York dated January 88 i:>' In a mutvli for the worl i's heavyweight wrestling championship Lewis, nicknamed Stnagter, defeated Earl I raddock in an haur and 34 minutes, throwing him with v combineJ headlock and hiplo>.k. The brutal ty of the heaulock,137 words
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Article233 1921-01-28 10 Ipoh won the rugger match against H M.S. Malaya by three points, Greic; being responsible. There was a smart shower of rain before the game commence I. The Mala\a remained aggressive right through fhe name and deserved better luck. The game, wheh was strenuous, was g?nera ly confined to233 words
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Article80 1921-01-28 10 The result of the draw f r the first round for the competition for the shield presented by Mr. Yecw Kirn Swee wasaa follows First r >und Kamp.in^ Java Team v. Md. Rocreat on Club, January 29 fir-t match Vinolia Club v. Bar.dn Knba 11, February 5 second80 words
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Article25 1921-01-28 10 On February 8 and 9 (Chinese New Year) the S.C.C. cricket eleven will oppose a Ceylrn eleven. Play will start each day at 10.30.25 words
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Article38 1921-01-28 10 Mr. E. N. W. Oliver, till latoly tennis champion of Selangor, play ng with Miss Le Feuvre, won the final of the n.ixed doubles handicap of th? Kelani Valley Meet, Ceylon. They were handicapped at minus 40.38 words
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Article49 1921-01-28 10 The first handicap points race for the Kathleen Cup will be sailed on Sunday morn ng. Course Stnrt U. E. Pier, round mark boat off Seaview Hotel, p an-o-war buoy, inside hulk Oscar and finish at Yacht Club. Onco round. Boats leave Tanjong Rhu at 9.30.49 words
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Article168 1921-01-28 10 Ten cart's w>rr taken out at the Keppel !<>lf Club for the ladies' spoon competition, nnd the best fo ir scores are given under Mrs. R .G. H. Webb (w nner) 46 7 equal 39 Mrs. H. J. G. Blits 55—14 41 Mrs. P. F. Monttromerie 59—168 words
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Article175 1921-01-28 10 The Shanghai Gaztte says: On account of the heavy drop in the silver exchange, the piece-goods merchants have born very hard hit and, although the P ece-gr.ods Merchants Guild has tried to devise measures to save the situation, little improvement has been made on account of the175 words
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Advertisement51 1921-01-28 10 Dr. T. Richard Memorial Fund. Already acknowledged £401; Mr. S. Q. Wong j£ Mr. A. B. Lim and others 74 on Dr. Chan Kun Shing 20 $439.90 10 Dr D McGiHiTOy. Shanghai." O^ o*"*0 Tls. 170 J nuar y 77.56 This account is now dosed. J. A. B. Cock, Hon.51 words
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Article1212 1921-01-28 11 Adventures of a Magistrate In New Guinea. One man in his time plays many parts, says Shakespeare, and the remark is particularly true of Captain Monckton. He i in turn hii official member of the Executive and Legislative Councils, Resident Magistrate and Warden for Goldflekfc,1,212 words
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Article409 1921-01-28 11 New System Employed In Retiming. The recast and newly tuned bells of the Royal Kxchange Carillon were exhibited and rung the other afternoon at Mi srs. Gillett and Johnston's Bell Foundry at Croydon, which thus adds to its tine record of munition work during the war a409 words
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Article407 1921-01-28 11 Mrs. Mort I'nder Police Supervision. A Sydney message of December 23, state* Beyond a statement by the police that they are satisfied that the shooting at Lindfield on Tuesday, which resulted in the death of Dr. Tozer and the wounding of Mrs. Mort, was not done407 words
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Article143 1921-01-28 11 Here is a way of Ketting over the difficulty of .*ecuring a passage from home which has bwn successfully adopted by no less than seventeen people in a ship now n harbour, says the C»ylon Observer. Weary of the useless round of shipping tlii i-s our informant143 words
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Advertisement203 1921-01-28 11 These are the finest examples of the Piano-Makers Art yet achieved Also new shipment of MOUTRIE PIANOS Call or write for Illustrated Price List Cash or Easy Monthly Payments S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. Raffles Place, SINGAPORE Asbestos-Cement Roofing Tiles IN STOCK RED AND GREY Size 15 3 4 in- by203 words
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Advertisement198 1921-01-28 11 Raffles Hotel Tha Leading Hotel in Singapore Excellent accommodation and ouisine The Finest Ball Room in the East GUEST NIGHTS EVERY THURSDAY SATURDAY RAFFLES NEW ORCHESTRA Note.- All tickets for the Fancy Dress Dance have been disposed of. F. A. COOKE, Moilcal Director. H. MURPHY, Jan Drummer. A. E. McCLART.198 words
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Article710 1921-01-28 12 The Retirement of Admiral Tupper. A correspondent lately n Ireland, writes to the Ceylon Observer as follows [Vice-Admiral Sir E. F. A. Gaunt, formerly in command of the East Indies Squadron, has been appointed Commander-in-Chief, Western Approaches, in succession to Admiral S.r R. G. A. Tupper]. The710 words
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Article267 1921-01-28 12 Financing of American Subsidiary. In view of the A-siri- publicly expressed that the board of the Dunlop Rubber Company should issue a statement dealing with the exaggerated rumours which have been circulated concerning the company's affairs, the following official announcement ha.« been issued at home Within the267 words
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Article417 1921-01-28 12 King Albert on Belgium's African Colony. At a Colonial Conference heM in the Senate building at Brussels, King All>?rt made an important speech, in which he said: Colonisation is one of the highest functions of States which have reached an advanced stage of civilisation, but there417 words
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Article384 1921-01-28 12 Mr. Justice Darling and His Blue And Buff Coat. A right merrie meeting of the Pepys Club was held at the Innholders" Hall the other evening, when the immortal memory of the great diarist was duly honoured by speech and song. The chairman was Mr. Pepys384 words
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Article139 1921-01-28 12 It is expected that the Profiteering Prevention Act, which was recently passed by the New South Wales Parliament, will be put into operation almost immediately. There is little doubt that his Honour Judge. Beeby will be appointed President of th<r Profiteering Prevention Court. The operation of the139 words
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Article46 1921-01-28 12 A man, to the Tottenham magistrate Have you heard of the man who played the piano for more than 100 hours The magistrate Yes. The man My lodger's daughter can beat that record. She plays day and night, and I have had no sleep for weeks.46 words
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Article280 1921-01-28 12 Par ValiM Company. Stock Exchange Par Prices, Vain*. Company Stock Kichaar* PrieM. Dec. 22. n«c. 22. 21- 'Anglo-Malay £1 Batu Caves 19/4 v, 11 Linggi 20/- B Lumut 27/6 30/--£1 Bakap Plantn.s. 27/6 2/- London Asiatic 3/3 £1 Batu Tijra £1 Biilbr Estates 33/9 i'l Malacca280 words
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Advertisement675 1921-01-28 12 JUST RECEIVED Shipment of our Popular PATENT FACED HAIR BELTING 2 in. 3 in. 4 in. 6 in. Try this Belting if you have not done so. and you will want to u*e it on all your pulleys. Sole Agent* 1 KIAM KMT COMPANY (MARKKT STREET) NOTICE IN THE ESTATE675 words
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Advertisement404 1921-01-28 12 PACKAGES AND PARCELS FOR HOME AND ABROAD LJAVING their Correspondents at all Chle) n Ports thronghout the world. The Fai Eastern Tourist Agency can offer specla advantages for despatching roods Home an<j to Foreign Countries. Regular consignments are made up by fortnightly steamers t< London. Liverpool Glasgow, Marseilles Genoa, Trlest,404 words
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Advertisement39 1921-01-28 12 English Fish FRESH SUPPLIES SMOKED HADDOCKS KIPPERS SMOKED FISH FILLETS BLOATERS SMOKED HERRINGS HALIBUT AND SALMON SINGAPORE COLD NOMGE COMPANY, LIMITED COLGATE'S TOILET REQUISITES ADAMSON, OILFILLAN dfc CO LID. (Incorporated in England) Sola distributor. B.S. and F.M.S. 'PHONE SSS39 words
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Article1781 1921-01-28 13 Does Civilisation Move to The Northward t Not westward, but northward, the course of empire takes its way." The earliest civilisations arose in southern latitudes and were succeeded by others, farther and farther to the north. Retardations of progress are marked by drops backs to the1,781 words
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Article202 1921-01-28 13 Interim report by liquidator of North Hummock (Selangor) Rubber Company (in voluntary liquidation) for period July 1, 1919, to April 15, 1920, states that the profit, after making provision for excess profits duty and corporation profits tax, amounts to £22,775. No dividend was paid during period, but, in202 words
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Article44 1921-01-28 13 Many pe.ple may be interested to know that all the Hankow Chinese newspapers have forecasted that the 10th Year of the Chinese Republic will be a most prosperous and happy one, the cood Joes beine indicated by the timely fall of sn< \v. n44 words
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Advertisement656 1921-01-28 13 WHITEAWAY'S SALt NEWS \\hitvH»ay'K riiNh I riding trriib make fur lower selling prices. Buying for cash direct from the manufacture™ enable Whiteaway'a to secure the lust <|ii;ili'\ geadi at rock bottom prices. Their customers also benelit l>> thi.s :-ii>.ii tradinK. Record sale prices are now in force to reduce rtacfe656 words
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Advertisement201 1921-01-28 13 I AT IN STOCK 1 TON AND 3' 2 TON MODELS THE CHEAPEST AND MOST ECONOMICAL EUROPEAN LORRY ON THE MARKET, Chassis Price: V' 2 ion— s7,2oo (bassis Price: 1 ton— s4,soo MODEL 601 A light cap of Exceptional Power and Silence Noteworthy In ■very Feature for its excellence and201 words
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Advertisement778 1921-01-28 14 SALE* BY AUCTION AUCTION SALE of one flve-seater Dodce ear in perfect running order and condition with tools, spare tyre and tube and two sets cushion covers complete. To be held at our sale-room. Raffle* Chambers. Ruffles Place, aa Saturday. Januar) 29. 1921. at 11 a.s*. On view on day778 words
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Advertisement603 1921-01-28 14 INSURANCE THE MANUFACTURERS UFE INS. CO. (Incorporated ia Canada) All the latest plans of Life, Endowment, and Annuity policies issued. Assets fCMMM GUTHRIE CO, LTD.— General Agents. Singapore. COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO, LTD. (Incorporated in England) Fire, Life, Marine, Accident, Guarantee and Motor Car AsaeU exceed lIMM.tM W. A. SlMS—603 words
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Advertisement650 1921-01-28 14 Assets over $3,500,000 S.C Assurance in force over $15,000,000 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE GO. LTD. (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) HEAD OFFICE Winchester Hoase, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 32, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life Assurance Companies650 words
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Advertisement333 1921-01-28 14 BAHKIWe NEDERLANDCHE HANDEL-MAATSCHAPPY NETHERLANDS TRADING SOCIETY. (Established 1824.) Paid-up CapiUl Fl. 80.000.0W (aboai *«,667.000). SUtutory Reserve Fund Fl. 17.J58.248.00 (about £1,446,107). Special Reserve Fund Fl. 22,660,000 (ebon! £1,888,388). HEAD OFFICE IN AMSTERDAM. HEAD AGENCY IN BATAVIA. BRANCHES Penang, Hongkong, Shang hai Kobe, Rangoon, Soerabaya, Semarang Weltevreden, Bandoeng (Java), Chenbon, Tersl333 words
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Advertisement508 1921-01-28 14 BANKING THE HO HONG^BANK, LTD. HEAB OFFICE Singapore, Raffles Chambers, 4, 5 and 6. BRANCHES Penang. 85, Beach Street. Malacca.— l3l, Jonker Street. Muar. 77-79, Jalan Suleiman. Batu I'ahat.— lo9, Jalan Rahamat. AGENCIES AT London, New York, San Francisco, BaUvia, Sourabaya, Semarang, Shanghai, Hongkong, Amoy, Palembang and Trang. CAPITAL Authorised508 words
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Advertisement556 1921-01-28 14 BANKING BANQUE INDUSTRIELLE DE CHINE Authorised Capital Frs. 250,000,000 Subscribed CapiUl Frs. 150,000,000 Paid-up CapiUl Krs. 75,000,000 Reserve Liability of Shareholders Prs. 75.000,800 Other Reserve Funds Frs. 60,000,000 (1/8 of the CapiUl subscribed by the. Government of the Chine.c Republic.) Chairman of the Board of Directors Andre Berthelot. Genersl Msnsger556 words
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Article911 1921-01-28 15 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. How an Engine Starter Works. Those who have a car with a self starter probably know that the starter brings i t.< e lf into connection with the engine only when and as required. Normally it has no work to do.911 words
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Article126 1921-01-28 15 Anthropologists are looking less and li'ss fi r relics of primitive man in books and tombs, and are searching the Tlviiuvs Valley," said Professor Arthur K«ith in a lecture to London County* Council teachers. The Thames, he said, \v:.s formerly 130 ft. above the present level. It stretched126 words
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Article21 1921-01-28 15 A solicitor at Bow County Court Where were you while you were in the Army The reply In my father's stables.21 words
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Advertisement124 1921-01-28 15 ipENTRAI |Q I MOTORS, L TD IL REPAIRS MOTOR CAR REPAIRS HAVE ALWAYS FORMED A LARGE PART OF OUR BUSINESS, AM) Ol R ENDEAVOURS ARE NOT CONFINED TO CARS SOLD lIV IS. WE REPAIR all makes of cars, and are repairers to the leaihm; insurance companies HERE, A PROOF OF124 words
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Advertisement160 1921-01-28 15 HAIPHONG j3^ DRAGON vB/ CEMENT Supplied to the S pore Municipality, Qovernment of Johore, Malacca Municipality, F.MS. Railways and all leading architects and contractors. DUPIRE BROS. Sole Agents. Singapore CHAN6KOLS BOX STRAPPINGS AMERICAN AXES RUBBER MANGLES LATEX CUPS, ETC. The Union Trading Oompany SINGAPORE AND KUALA LUMPUR ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE160 words
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Advertisement344 1921-01-28 16 60M HAT CO. UNITED (Ue*r»orated In Straits B*ttUai*aU> I*. Phillip Street. SINGAPORE. fiOODS READY IN STOCK NOW Babbsjck'. Boiled Ltaaeed Oil f Hnbbucks Raw Linseed Oil Habtack'a Genuine Torpeotisi* L. Hnbback'H Black Paini r Bubbuck'H Blue Paint Hobbuck'H Browß Paint Hnbbuck'd British Green Paiat Hnbhnck's Brown Oxide Paint Hubbuck's Chocolate344 words
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Advertisement448 1921-01-28 16 TAY GUAN KIAT Ifl. PHILLIP STREET The sacceasful contractor for sapply el FIREWOOD to the Singapore Mnnicipality earing the rear 1921 GLOBE BOILEK REMEDY For clearing and preserving steamer boilers of all type. Used by all factories, steamers, etc.. sn<l found good. The Ideal Fluid that speaks for itself. IN448 words
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Advertisement978 1921-01-28 16 CLASSinED ADVERTISEMENTS The PREPAID charges for Wants, For Sale, To Let, etc. In ordinary close-set type (average six words to line) are Per line one insertion 28 cts., two ins. 46 cts., three ins. 64 cts., four ins. 82 cts, five ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.18, ten ins. $1.40, twelve978 words
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Advertisement913 1921-01-28 16 OFFICES AND GODOWNS TO LET, stores md offices. Appfy Ed M Nathan Co., De Souza Street. TO LET. Offices, Houses, Stores, Godowns AppJy_S._E._Solomon, 188, Cecil Street. TO LET, two big new offlcesln The Arcade. Apply to Alkaff 4k Ca, 70, The Arcade. OFFICES TO LET. Centrally situated Apply to Mr.913 words
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Advertisement861 1921-01-28 16 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB The annual general meeting of the Members will be held in the Singapore Exchange, on Friday, January 28, 1921, at 6.16 o'clock p.m. BUSINESS. To pass tho annual report and accounts of the Club for the year ended December 31, 1920. To elect a Committee of Management861 words
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Advertisement262 1921-01-28 16 Straits Motorcar Service LIMITED (Incorporated in Straits Settlements) 213 to 216, ORCHARD ROAD LORRIES AND CARS HIRED OVERHAULS TO MOTOR CARS AND CYCLES WELDING of all metals. Satisfaction Guarantee*). Large stock of LUCAS HORNS AND LAMPS arriving shortly Phone 1233 THERE IS AN ART IN BUYING Just like in everything262 words
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Miscellaneous200 1921-01-28 16 THE STRAITS TIMES TELEPHONE* Cd*tori>i and Genaral M Mai-agor's Offle* UM Job Printing Offle* IBM All communications relating >• *dlt*rst attars and news should be addresasi to THE EDITOR. All eommaaieaM*** relating to business mattars —adT*rtts*> msnts, subscriptions, accounts, prlatiaat eta- should b« addressed TIJ MANAGES. ADVERTISEMENT RATES Wants, Wot200 words
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