The Straits Times, 8 April 1922
1922-04-08
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Title Section13 1922-04-08 1 The Straits Times NO. 26,915 SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 1922 PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement285 1922-04-08 1 '^^"JTJIL^ ,-T***^ ■HMflnililli1!ii:!MlimHI!!!ll!l'!ll!ffi^ WHITE WAYS I 1 PURE DEVONSHIRE £YDER 1 "FAIR MAID OF DEVON" BRAND. Medium Dry. A Really Exquisite Cyder, Fully Matured and of Wine Like Flavour. Bottled at the Orchards. Whimple. Devon. i I WHOLESALE IN CASES OF 72 CHAMPAGNE PINTS. SOLE AGEKT3: Joseph Ti avers Sons,285 words
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Advertisement216 1922-04-08 1 ■^in;{in-^ji)Huauiiifl[BrH«<aMHHßa(rfTrriMi:i'H H!i!r[t;iiJjjiitnK:i ujj]:murtuJJUHiiiH'tuKiHHHhHiiiiuiiM4:!i)H i iijij Jiu:: n i mi < i n!!! :iuri ii>ii^ j ''!iiiiHNin,iMM i tinr^.L < inniMtnn^niMM:!))! ni ir^:.ji: tiin:.'i, i i;iiii!!?F»i MJiKiiiiHu:: miiijj '.:<; rr: :<<-i-:''ir Latest Designs in Sterling Silver W W FASHIONABLE DESIGN WITH j| JL SILVER CHAIN FRINGE. No. 12/3144/6«/ 2 Price $95.00216 words
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Article1805 1922-04-08 2 Commercial Section. R. Young and Co., Ltd. Messrs. R. Young and Co., Ltd., display their goods in a very neat red and white roofed bungalow situated on plot No. 27, Section H, nearly opposite the main entrance. A complete bathroom is shown of the very latest sanitary wore manufactured1,805 words
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Advertisement191 1922-04-08 2 HAZELINE SNOW" I hade Mmrk) THE ORIGINAL fgjjjjy NON GREASY TOILET PREPARATION wi Makes the complexion beautifully clear. Softens the skin and improves its delicate texture. 1 Neither greasy nor sticky. glass fots, 0/ all Chemists and S/mts BURROUGHS WELLCOME CO., London i 290 a:i Rith R vtd MALAYA-BORNEO EXHIBITION191 words
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Advertisement278 1922-04-08 2 Cuticura Is Just Right For Baby's Tender Skin Rathr him with Cuticura Soap and warm water. Dry nently and if any siKn of redness, roughness, irritation or rash is present anoint with Cuticura Ointment to soften, soothe and heal. Finally dust on a few grains of the fragrant, delicately medicated278 words
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Advertisement241 1922-04-08 2 A.M.A A.M.A Allied Manufacturers Agencies, BURMA, MALAYA, SIAH, INDOCHINA, DUTCH EAST INDIES. INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENTS: George Fletcher Co., Ltd. COMPLETE SUGAR FACTORIES. Ernest Newell Co., Ltd COMPLETE CEMENT PLANTS. Wellman Smith Owen Eng. Corporation. STEEL WORK PLANT, CRANES AND TRANSPORTERS, GAS PRODUCERS AND METAL FURNACES. POWER PLANT: C. A. Parsons Co.,241 words
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Advertisement326 1922-04-08 3 M.B.E. ANNOUNCEMENT Fl AT THE FIAT CO., TORINO is exhibition on Stand 19, Section C, At the Malaya-Borneo Exhibition A Rare Collection of CURIOS FKOM THE WILDS OF BORNEO ON SALE AT Shop No. 2, Section N, BORNEO AVENUE MALAY-BORNEO EXHIBITION Inspection cordially invited. Displayed by J. STANLEY JACKSON. SPECIAL326 words
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Advertisement354 1922-04-08 3 h -and 'Wincarnis' new vitality to those who are Run-down because 'Wincarnis' is a Tonic, and a Restorative, and a Blood-buildei^am/ a Nerve Food all combined in one rich, delicious health-creating prei paration. As a Tonic it "tones-tip" the whole system. As a Ristorntive it rei'.ores lost vilaliiy. As a354 words
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Advertisement91 1922-04-08 3 CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY. Thirteenth List Of Subscriptions. Amount previously acknowladted $11,158.07 Proceeds of cinema show at Kaffles Hotel 152 V. Colt-man 10 A. S. Jelf 50 A Friend 30 Collected by Mrs. Carver Sisson and Delay 200 Coitectad by Mrs. Lane S. A. Lane 100 J. Mairs 10 E. B.91 words
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Advertisement409 1922-04-08 3 THIS AMERICAN MOTHER TESTIFIES THAT BABY'S OWN TABLETS DO All. THAT IS CLAIMED FOX TUM AM) MORE. T<-n< of thousands of mothers Bleep soundly at night throughout the length and orcath of America, knowing that with Baby's Own Tablets in the house thtir little ones are safeguarded in case of409 words
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Advertisement199 1922-04-08 3 Pictures Tell A Story Quicker& Better than Words /|^l^Z^j& Almost any camera will M|\Tl make a photograph if the rUIB j~^^ TBa light are right> but a rea^ |||higr^>|Ny? picture is seldom found 1 IW^W^PK where ideal conditions ex- IllU'latt^ar iSt and th5S Where an W lift USpiL^# Ansco Speedcx199 words
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Advertisement692 1922-04-08 4 STEAMER SAILIMGS pTST^ritish India «"d Apcar Line (Oompanie* Incorporated in Eng!and) MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8. N. CO. (Unde* Contract with His Majesty's Government) LONDON FAB-EASTERN SERVICE. FROM LONDON TO MARSEILLES AND LONDON Dae Singapore Leave Singapore DONGOLA about Apr. 18 I NOVARA about Apr. 18 KHYIIKII692 words
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Advertisement548 1922-04-08 4 STEftWER SfIiUIIBS "ELLERMAN" LINE ELLKSMAN BWCKNALL STEAMSHI? CV. Ltd. (In*orporat«d in England) BTBAMKB D— Bt*t*9f PASSENGER SERVICE ■OMHWADDS. Steamer Leaving Singapore s.s. CITY OF CALCUTTA For Marseilles, London May 7 FREIGHT SERVICE Btcamer Dm Stegmym s.s. KABIN'CA London, Rotterdam, Hamburg Apr. 11 s.s. CITY OF CALCUTTA Mar'les, L'don, D'kirk, A'werp548 words
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Advertisement685 1922-04-08 4 STEAMER SAILINGS KONINKLMKE PAKETYAART MAATCHAPPW (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO. OF BATAYIA) (IneorponUd in Holland) T*U»kwm« Hrn. PasM«* Daat. 111, Fralght Dept 1202, Maria* D«pt. asrf Traashlp»«^ Dcat. 1417, Manager'! Dapt. KM. UMDIB CONTIACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA OOVB*NJOfNr. SINGKAWANG April 8, Singkawonir, PemniigUat and Sambas. VAN NECK April 8, Riouw,685 words
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Advertisement435 1922-04-08 5 STEAMER SAILINQS N.l^K. LONDON LINE Katori M.iri: Apr. Atsuta Maru Apr. 19 LIVERPOOL LINE Tottori Maru Apr 20 lIAMIII :i»: LINK Dakar Maru end Apl. NEW YORK LINE VIA SUEZ SOUTH AMERICAN LINK Kanasuwj Mu-u J Apr I BOMBAY LINE Tamba Maru Apr. 17 Yaasacata Kara *pr. :to CAI.CI TTV435 words
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Advertisement439 1922-04-08 5 STEAiER SAILINGS O.S.K. THE OSAKA SHOSKN KAISHA LTD. (Incorporated in Japan) No. 2, Dc Souza Street. Proposed Sailing from Singapore (Subject to change without notice) EUROPEAN LINE For Port Said, Marseilles, London Antwerp, Kottcrilum and Hamburg. arr. dep. ALTAI MARU Apr. 28 Apr. 2!) (Omits Marseilles) NEW YORK LINE For439 words
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Advertisement420 1922-04-08 5 STEAMER SAILINGS DOLLAR LINE SINGAPORE to NEW YORK yiA SUEZ j s.s. M. S. Dollar LOADING SINGAPORE APRIL 11 Through Bills of Lading issued from Singapore to the Principal Cities of the United States and Canada. For farther information as to Rates, etc., apply to DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINES, LTD. No.420 words
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Advertisement122 1922-04-08 5 HERE they come scrambling up from the beach some with Kodaks swinging lightly from their shoulders, others with towels fluttering behind them like triumphal banners Father, taking his ease in the shade seizes his Kodak click goes the shutter i and the happy little scene is caught. Mother pretends to122 words
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Advertisement766 1922-04-08 6 CINEiAS From Wednesday, April B. to Tuesday, April 11, 1922. (excluding Sunday, April 9, 1922.) The commencement of a gripping serial of mystery nnd Suspense by rathe Consortium Cinema. With a story of dramatic interest, well narrated on the screen. Each episode has a number of questions appended which are766 words
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Advertisement294 1922-04-08 6 CIMEiAS PALACEGAY CINEMA Programme from April 7 to April 10, 1922. FIRST SHOW 110 P.M. THE SMASHING BARRIERS (Enjsode C and 10) Starring William Duncan and Edith Johnstone. THE SON OF THE NIGHT (Episode 7 and 8) First Sl.ow at 7..M p.m. LARRY SEMON IN HUNS AND HYPHENS a Comedy294 words
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Advertisement666 1922-04-08 6 FOR SALE LJUNGSTROM TURBINE GENERATORS 1. Three sets LJungstrem Turbine r»n» rxtors of radial flow doable rotation type. two discs running in opposite direction st 3000 r.p.m. to each of which are coupled, three phase generators. Generators are eonn'ructed to suit th* following working conditions. Output st normal speed IIM666 words
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Advertisement958 1922-04-08 6 GOVERNMENT NOTICE Tenders will be received nt the Colonii/ S.rntary's Olfice, up to noon of April 11, 1988, for the following works 1. Construction of concrete outfnll dniia ut the I'aya [attar Wireless Station. Kriction of garages for postal vans niul quarters for c)iautfeurs ut Anson RnmJ. Krertion of a958 words
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Article155 1922-04-08 7 FIXTURES. Saturday, April 8. Ilich Water, O.. r >l n.m., 825 p.m. B L outward mall duo M.B.E. Gyml Lion, :!.3O p.m. The Qaeinte, Vie. Theatre, 'J. 15 p.m. Sunday, April 9. IliKh Water, S.C a.m., 9.10 p.m. Palm Bunday. Mendsy. April in. High Water, B.d a.m.,155 words
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Article107 1922-04-08 7 VESSELS AT Till; DOCKS. ■M Wharf Baata -Nil. but Wharf Hhern Wharf Bui Main harl I i, Karroo, Mam, Totorai i 1 ,i H harl ro, iiiTQizim Wharf Kil. l'ulu lirani Coal Whnrf— Nil. Kcpprl Harbour. Mala R harl rii** Lch. AUrt, Cu*J I Vraiiels in Dry Dock.107 words
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Article92 1922-04-08 7 To-day 3 p.m. Port Kwt>tt*nham aid Peuanc 3 p.m. Katu Pal 8 pra ..4 pjn. 4 p.m. 1 p.m. 4 p.m >egi .1 p.m. nd Pu!;.i; Lulang 4 pm. 4 p.m. (By train) C p.m. Monday I nngel I.emb--1 Kuanten Uy train) C a.m. Soegi 9 p.m.92 words
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Article164 1922-04-08 7 EXCHANGE Singapore, April 8. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/3 31/32 Demand 2/3 23/32 Private 3 m. credits 2/4 1/16 On New York Demand 50 M Private 52 Vj On France, Bank 525 On India, Bank T. T. 179 On Hongkong, Bank d/d 9 p.c. prem. On164 words
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52 1922-04-08 7 Spot April May-June July-Sept. Singapore Standard Pale Crepe Closing Prices Buyers. Sellers. Spot April May -Juno July-St-pt. Tone of Market Steady. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prices Buyers. Sellers. mi 29 29 29'4 ::o'i n 33 33 V6 DAILY PRICES CURRENT. 11.30 a.m..52 words
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Article189 1922-04-08 7 Val. Pd. Buyori. Sellen. 1 1 Aycr Weng 1.00 1 1 Hitani Tin 1.10 2.20 1 1 Jelantoh O.CO 1 1 johan Tin O.r>s 0.65 £1 a Kar.i. Kamunt. 1.9.0 1.11.0 10 10 Kinta Assoc. 3.50 4.50 5 5 Lingui Tin 2.75 3.25 10 10 Malayan Coll. 11.50 12.50189 words
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Article143 1922-04-08 7 Is<:uo. Val. Pd. Buyers. Seller*. U £1 Br. Am. Tobacco 8.12.6 3.15.0 L 0 10 Central En fc 'infc» 15.00 16.00 10 10 Central Motors 3.00 AM a il E. Smelting Co. 5.00 5.50 V- 6/- Electric l"w«y« H. ft 10 10 Fraser Neave 24.00 25.00 i ami Co.143 words
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Article104 1922-04-08 7 U. Eng. G p.e $1,234,500 pur S p.c. ptn. S'po:e Electrical Tramway*, 6 p.c. iIioO.OOO ■or*7' Spore Municipal 6 p.e. $1,876,000 p*r Spore Municipal 4Vii p.c. of J'i7 $1,000,000 1C p.c. dis. Spore Municipal 4*4 p.c. 10 p.c (iii. Spore Municipal 4V> p.c of 1909 $1,500,000 13 p.c. dis.104 words
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Article397 1922-04-08 7 Frneer and Co. and I.yaP and EvsU'b Quotations. Latest available Sterling Quotations are printed on another pare on Friday. To-day Prices. Frascr Lyall Co. Evatt. Allenby ($1) 0.10 0.20 0.10 0.20 Alor Gajah (?1) 0.90 1.00 1.00 A. Hitam ($5) 0.50 10.00 9.00 10.00 A. Kur.inp (SI) 0.75397 words
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Advertisement68 1922-04-08 7 VICTORIA THEATRE Tel. 826. i > bUEKCOffi TONIGHT Special Return Visit of IJ. B SALISBURY'S I'opular Company The Quaints 7he mint popular company touring the EastSince playing in Singapore the Quaints have been playing to record business throughout China and Siam, and this will be their last Biason in Singapore68 words
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Advertisement729 1922-04-08 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS CLKARUiG PRENI II WAX MEANS, at 60 :i r 2-lh. tin, ;it 11. llolter, Europ%Hotel BnlMtag. rORGET YOUR SWEETS for the v.tck end. G. H. VACANCIES AT THE MANSION, Oxl.y Rice, T.-l. ML BOARD AND RESIOENCK, singk- room-, dailj in. in jr, per day. Sh«ron, 104, River Valley729 words
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Advertisement15 1922-04-08 7 How to make *v ifiit oc^ -^1 pretty J ij WOMAM'S 7 nB! I c^lTu15 words
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Advertisement732 1922-04-08 7 I MALAYA-BORNEO EXHIBITION 1922 j^Hj When you are visiting the Exhibition JitwV*^^r*g>w please pay a visit to our ■S^gjpH STANDS Nos. 3, 4 and 5, pgJLnpSsgifi Ic* Section H, Prince's Avenue. p^^^H KIOSK No. 23, Msgglihjjg j' Section N, China Avenue. anc sic or y° ursc le var ous cigarettes732 words
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1100 1922-04-08 8 The Straits Times SATURDAY, APRIL 8 TRADE UNIONS DIFFER. It is not very easy to get at the real nature of the Trade Union split from the messages so far to hand. What we gather in a general way is that a certain number of men of syndicalist tendencies have1,100 words
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Article49 1922-04-08 8 The strike of the Rice Shipping Association, at Canton, which started two months eg?', was settled on the evening of March 27 in the presence of all the delegates cf the rice merchants and the Rice Shipping Association at a meeting held in, the Association of Chambers of Commerce.49 words
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Article57 1922-04-08 8 Report of Tamiang Rubber Estates for year ended September 30, 1921, shows credit balance of £2,222, plus £9,265 brought in. Deducting expenses re increase of capital £2,252, debenture interest £1,411. reserve for taxes £3,000, and Dutch war profits tax £1,637, leaves balance at credit of profit and loss cf £3,187,57 words
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Article75 1922-04-08 8 The Japanese American, printed in Japanese and published in San Francisco, publishes a despatch from Tokio stating that the vigilance of the police has just prevented a schoolboy from assassinating Prince Tokugawa, President of the House of Peers. The boy approached the Prince at Tokio station ami, was arrtsted. He75 words
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Article64 1922-04-08 8 The first of the vessels to run on the fast ferry sen-ice between Shanghai and Nagasaki was launched in Scotland on the 14th instant, according to reports received in Shanghai. It is 5,500 tons deadweight, and has accommodation for 150 first and 300 second-class passenger. The operating company, is said64 words
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Article63 1922-04-08 8 The man who took the first train into Jerusalem has been accidentally killed on the Peking-Mukden railway. This was regimental Sergeant-Major W. H. Foster, R.E. Just before his untimely end he had driven the train conveying: Marshal Joffre from Mukden to Shanghaikwan. Sergt.Major Foster leaves a widow and two children63 words
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Article12 1922-04-08 8 The Gazette gives particulars regarding the use of Government Call Office- telephones.12 words
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Article16 1922-04-08 8 The list of holidays in the Colony for ths current year is published in to-day's Gazette.16 words
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Article14 1922-04-08 8 The torchlight tattoo by the Middlesex Regiment takes place in the Exhibition grounds to-night.14 words
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Article11 1922-04-08 8 Mr. Justice Barrett-Lennard presided over the Singapore Bankruptcy Court yesterday afternoon.11 words
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Article14 1922-04-08 8 The Saturday Tiffin Party, Singapore, has been exempted from registration under the Societies Ordinance.14 words
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Article28 1922-04-08 8 A detachment of the 2nd Middle iex regiment under Lieutenant Weller arrived m Kuala Lumpur yesterday morning and .s expected to be in the F.M.S. for a month.28 words
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Article26 1922-04-08 8 The Straits Keho understands that the entative programme for the Prince of Wales' return jiurney to England fron: Japan includes a visit tv Labuan and Brunei.26 words
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Article36 1922-04-08 8 The welcome arch to be built in front of Tokyo Central Station for the arrival of the Prince cf Wales next month i-s to be •uoJelled after the Tower Bridge in London. It will cost Y12.000.36 words
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Article34 1922-04-08 8 Th 2 Shipping and Master Attendant's offices are removing to-day to their new temporary effices next the temporary post office en the reclamation at Collyer Quay. All enquiries must in future be directed there.34 words
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Article39 1922-04-08 8 A London cable of Marvh IV says that Ger.eral Brancker prophesies that mails will be carried to India in V 2 hours in six years, in view of the improvements in the lirection of making this a commercial proposition.39 words
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Article34 1922-04-08 8 The Rev. Philip van Lao. Portuguese Mission House, Victoria Street, fqrwards a copy of the Chinese Republic National riynin, composed by him, and approved, lie inform:- us, by the Chinese Government fcr general use.34 words
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Article40 1922-04-08 8 In to-day's Gazette it is notified that at the expiration of threa months, the Pulau 3ulang Rubber and Produce Company, Lt.l., will, unless cause is shown to the contrary, be struck off the register of companies ar.d .vill be dissolved.40 words
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Article59 1922-04-08 8 Messrs. Guthrie and Co., Ltd., cgents for '.he Cheviot Rubber Co., Ltd., ere in receipt of a cable from the Secretaries of thi« company advising that the directors have declared a dividend of five per cent, pajable on 2Sth instant, for the year ended December 81, 1981, and that they59 words
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Article60 1922-04-08 8 Messrs. Guthrie and Co., Ltd., ajjent for Laba (F.M.S.) Rubber Co., Ltd.. are in receipt of a cable from the Baerstl this ecr.;pany advising that the directors have dec .a rod a dividend i.f five per cent, payable on 28th instant, for the year ended December 81, 19X1, an.i that60 words
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Article102 1922-04-08 8 X.C.8." writing to the Times cf Malaya, states that he was amongst a party which mctored from Taipinj; 'io Singapore on the 28th ultimo. Most of the roads in Ji In re were in fairly good repair, except a few miles of the Musi read where extensive repair is in102 words
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Article102 1922-04-08 8 Finance ar.<J Commerce of Shanghai of March 15 states that the demand fcr Singapore hardwood plank was much more active. Local building companies bought a fair amount, and some good buyin,; orders came f n :n Xingpo. Owing to tinstrike, very few suppliers have been able to reach this market,102 words
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Article85 1922-04-08 8 The Weihaiwei correspondent of the N.-C. Daily New?, cabling on March 21, said An official despatch announces the re.-toration of full Chinese sovereignly over Weihaiwei. The Island is to be retained as a summer sanitorium for the men-of-war. The British, Government proposes the appointment of an AngloChinese Commission to make85 words
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Article100 1922-04-08 8 Accounts of Glen Eervie Rubber C.,:iipany f< r year ended September 30, show loss of £ti,2o'J, plus ixpenditure incurred in issue of shares, i'6so, making £6£69. Deducing £1,641 brought in, debt of prolit and It.s.s account was ifi.L'lS. During year authorised capital was increased by £25,000 to £100,000 and 8,000100 words
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Article111 1922-04-08 8 Evidence of tn unusual character was Riven at an inquest opened by Mr. G. W. Kinjr, 11. M. Corner on Shanghai, concerning the death of Inn Alexander Sutherland, chief officer of the Choysanjf, whose death occurred in »he Mental Ward 6f the General Hospital. Dr. {'arsons, who was summoned to111 words
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Article375 1922-04-08 8 Mr. L. V. L. Laville hns been appointed to officiate as Collector (f [MOBM Tax, Singapore. Dr. V. Blacker Kyle has left Tan Toefc Sciik's Hospital to act as Chief Medical Officer, Malacca. Mr. A. H. Miles, who has boon to An tra'ia on leave, has returned375 words
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Article61 1922-04-08 8 Tho S. K. Itesomr Taishta Maru, which ran en a reef opposite the main wharf Tanjong Pagan in the forenoon of yesterday was. after valuable from tne Harbour L'oi.rii tugs Su Varunha, rendered easier by hi;h tide, got eff safely about 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The vesso!,61 words
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Article65 1922-04-08 8 Yesterday's issue of the straits Budget, containing a special illustrated supplement regarding the Royal visit, is told out. No further complete rnpins can be supplied, hut we propose tt> reprint a quantity of the illustrated sup;>l men only and these will be on sale for cash at65 words
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Article105 1922-04-08 8 Oar Penang correspondent wires that at the first annual general meeting of the Cherok Pet:ii Tin Co., Ltd., held at Penang on Wednesday, the Hon. Mr. A. M. Kcnicn, who was in the chair, laid that $2,000 had been spent in prospecting but .lothing had been found105 words
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Article120 1922-04-08 8 It is proposed to collect ■nbscriptioni to erect (subject to permission t relatives) in memory of the late Mr Dobree Butler a grave sh ne i;i the Singapore cemetery and a memorial St. Mary's Church, Kuala Lumpur. S.ili scriptions which are limited to $5 will120 words
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Article136 1922-04-08 8 The Installati in meeting (if Lod MM bald at the Masonic Hall, s last ■veninjr. K-W. Bra. G. is. Harley was Installing Master and the following were the officers installed R.W.M., J. L Macaair; W. Dam, M.. i:. \v. Newson w Sub.-M., W. C. Hill W.S.W., G. 11.136 words
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Advertisement173 1922-04-08 8 Special Attraction at No. 25 Little's Stand The "Prince" white enamelled and gold leaf Bedroom Suite, made throughout of solid Teak in our own factory. WARDROBE 6 ft., TOILET TABLE 4 ft. 6 ins., THREE CHAIRS, WASHSAND 4 ft. 6 ins., PEDESTAL CUPBOARD, BEDSTEAD, Upholstered Chesterfield and Arm Chair in173 words
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Advertisement125 1922-04-08 8 Palladium Theatre GRAND OPENING NIGHT FOR FEW DAYS ONLY TO-NIGHT at 9.30 THE ITALIAN GRAND OPERA GO. By Special Request AIDA Monday, April 10, CARMEN Tuesday, April 11, TOSCA Wednesday, April 12, LA TRAVIATA SATURDAY. SPECIAL MATINEE at 5.15 p.m. LA BOH EM E Booking open at MOUTRIE CO. Trices125 words
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Article484 1922-04-08 9 Discussion of International Policy. Reuter's Service. London, April 6. At a meeting nf ths Society for the ion of the Opium Trade 1 at the Partial Hall, Westminster, Sir William Collins said that the powers signing the treaty of pnBM wore pledged to give effect to the decisions484 words
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Article118 1922-04-08 9 Reuter's Service. Londtn, April 6. Birlin Tlie conference of thru seefcv list internationals agreed to re-establish a united proletarian front and appointed :i committee to arrange conversations with tin- international federation of trade unions am! representatives of the Red trud? unions regarding this. It drew up :i118 words
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Article93 1922-04-08 9 Reuteb's Service. London, April 6. injr of the Association of British □numbers of Commerce agreed to the res lotion Stored by Sir Algernon Firth with regard tv the development of the Crown Colonies and Dependencies, urging that provision should be made wherever possible tec the reservation of crown93 words
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Article406 1922-04-08 9 Reuter's Service. London, April 6. Genoa The Japanese delegation has arrived. London, April 6. Genoa The Russian delegation has arrived. Extraordinary precautions were taken i.t the station at Genoa, where the authorities welcomed them, and at Santa Margherita, where they motored to a hotel, but there was no406 words
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Article124 1922-04-08 9 Reuter's Service. London, April 6. With the exception of Poplar and Shoreaitch, where they gained respectively five and six seats, increasing their majorities, also successes at St. George's East and Mile End, the Labourites were crushingly defeated in the Gaurdians electitns in London, notably at Lewisham, Hammersmith, Chelsea,124 words
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Article125 1922-04-08 9 Reuter's Service. London, April 6. The Hague Ths second chamber by 82 to 5 rejected Heer Ravesteyn's motion and began the debate on the navy budget and the bill for the reorganisation of the fleet, which had been oppesed as unnecessary after the Washington Conference. Heer Karnebeek declined125 words
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Article265 1922-04-08 9 The Situation Worse Than Ever. Reuter's Service. London, April 6. Major-General Arthur Solly Flood is appointed to be military adviser to the North Irish Government, his duties comprising plans to repel invasion and suppress I.R.A. activities in the six counties. London, April 6. All trains proceeding south from265 words
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Article139 1922-04-08 9 Reuter's Service. London, April 7. New York The Siberian Qrosack leader General Semenoff was arrested on arrivalfrom Washington in connection with a civil action alleging theft at Chita is 1919 of furs and woollens valued at ?475,000 belonging to the Yourevata Home and Foreign Trading Company, which is139 words
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Article99 1922-04-08 9 Reuter's Service. London, April 6. At the meeting of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, Sir Montagu Turner, summarising the position in the Eastern markets generally, said the export markets mainly showed very little life and the import markets had improved to the extent that the99 words
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Article94 1922-04-08 9 Reuter's Service. London, April 6. The negotiating committee of nine employers and nine representative cotton operatives, except cardroomers, which met at Manchester yesterday and discussed the employers' demand for a wage reduction of 6s. in the £1 adjourned till to-day. It is understood that the employers refused to94 words
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Article161 1922-04-08 9 Reuteb's Service. London, April 6. Funchal The body of ex-Emperor Karl was conveyed along a route lined by respectful crowds to a temporary mausoleum in the parish church, where, in the presence of members of the Imperial family, the local bishop, assisted by other clergy, conducted the funeral161 words
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Article56 1922-04-08 9 Reuter's Service. London, April 7. A consignment of animals presented to the Prince of Wales at Nepal and given by him to the London Zoo arrived in London by the steamer Perim from Bombay. They will be exhibited in a special enclosure at the Zoo along with56 words
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Article67 1922-04-08 9 Rectee's Service. London, April 6. On the resumption of the Bottomley case at Bow Street, the prosecution announced two new charges of fraudulently converting £6,500 and £10,000 of war stock combination bonds. It is alleged that Bottomley paid the former to the Official Receiver in the winding67 words
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Article55 1922-04-08 9 Reuter's Service. London, April 7. Paris The British mail aeroplane from Croydon to Paris and the French aeroplane from Le Bourget to London collided in the fcg near Grand Villiers and crashed in flames. The pilot, mechanic and three passengers of the French machine and the pilot of55 words
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Article42 1922-04-08 9 Reuter's Service. London, April 6. Brussels The Senate adopted the emergency bill establishing a differential tariff en goods from Germany. The Premier declared that German industry was competing unfairly owing to the deliberate depreciation of the mark and exchange.42 words
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Article37 1922-04-08 9 Reuter's Service. London, April 7. New York The coal strike is generally effective everywhere. Members of the miners' unions declare that non-unionists who did not obey the strike call were gradually joining the strikers.37 words
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Article116 1922-04-08 9 Reuter's Service. London, April 6. Sir George Younger slipped while running upstairs in the House of Commons and struck his head against the wall, rendering himself unconscious. He was removed in an ambulance to his home. London, April 6. The bankers' clearing house clearings for the week show a116 words
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Article257 1922-04-08 9 Picturesque Scenes in Dreary Weather. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hongkong, April 7. Despite dreary weather, the first day of the visit of the Prince of Wales was a great success. Following the presentation of addresses at the pavilion, the Prince went to Government House in a gorgeous257 words
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Article48 1922-04-08 9 Reuteb's Service. London, April 6. Paris The Chamber, by a substantial majority, has rejected two amendments aiming at reduction of military service from 18 months to one year immediately, or alternatively in 192"). M. Poincare said that Germany's attitude did not justify the desired object.48 words
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Article78 1922-04-08 9 Reuter's Service. London, April 6. The chairman of Camell, Laird's, at the annual meeting at Sheffield, referring to the acute industrial depression, said that armament firms were hit more severely than any others. The que.-tion must be decided whether their armament plant nnd expert staffs be scrapped.78 words
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Article52 1922-04-08 9 Reuter's Service. London, April 6. Lord Leverhulme, presiding at the annual meeting of Lever Brothers, condemned the Government and the India Office for refusal to permit the immigration of Hindus to the Solomon Islands, where the company was able to provide employment for a trial period under strict52 words
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Article68 1922-04-08 9 Reuter's Service. London, April 6. The famous P. and O. liner Himalaya is to be sold. It is expected that it will not (jo to the shipbreaker. London, April 6. Mr. F. C. Allen, Mr. G. F. Hotblack and Sir Denison Pender were elected directors of68 words
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Article82 1922-04-08 9 Reuter's Service. London, April 6. It is officially pointed out that the British note- does not constitute a demand for payment cf interest but merely gives Allied debtors notice that the British Government's freedom of -vtion is restored owing to the expiration of the understanding for three years'82 words
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Article3498 1922-04-08 9 Official and Unofficial Rubber At Exhibition. Forecast of a New Era. Amidst the thousand and one exhibits to be seen at the Malaya-Borneo Exhibition there are non?, surely, that should have mere interest for all of us than the great rubber display which not only depicts the quality and3,498 words
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Article218 1922-04-08 10 Something approaching to what is generally described as a sensation was caused at the First Extra Meeting of the Shanghai Race Club, says the Shanghai Mercury, when it became known that cash sweep tickets would be issued in I future to members only. For the big218 words
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Article171 1922-04-08 10 These always very welcome performers The Quints, headed by the favourite R. B. Salisbury, ars at the Victoria Theatre i.jiain and those who like a lipht and bright entertainment of the best kind wili find that they exactly fill the bill. In spite of a particularly171 words
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Article65 1922-04-08 10 Messrs. Lyall and Evatt report under to<;i.v':> >late Tin. -£148.5.0. Rubbi-rs. -London wire H \d., few enquiries for ifcUM. Mim-s. -Norths 00-95 cents, Taipings 00-65 cents, Suuths ITtt-Mtt cents, Collieries 12-1:2.50. Nawnjr lVts D-';-57'-j cents. Industrial:.. Stendy. Engineers 8.20-9, Traders i:i-ia.!>0, Hammers 100-110, Robinsons 1J.80-1465 words
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Article64 1922-04-08 10 Routine Orders, dated April 5, by Lieut.Colonel F. E. Spencer, D.5.0., M.C., Commanding S.V.C. M-onoay, 10th. 5.15 p.m., Scottish Co., organisation. Tuesday, 11th.— 5.10 p.m., Eurasian Co., Chinese Co., and S.F.A., Company Parade:.. Wednesday, 12th.— 5.15 p.m., Officer and N.C.O.'s European Cos. Officers, nonEuropean Cos., Lecture by64 words
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Letter226 1922-04-08 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Could you oi« any of your readers kindly inform me why, and for what reason, after every performance of any kind in Singapore, the first 4 bars of the National Anthem are played I do not know but I was226 words
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Letter1003 1922-04-08 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, In the figures given under the heading in your issue of sth inst., there is 80,000 tons shown for the United States. Can ycu say where this figure has been taken from, and is there any authority fcr it V1,003 words
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Letter318 1922-04-08 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Permit me to say a few words to the local Indians through the medium of your esteemed paper. 1 have decided to make an attempt, thouch it may prove to be an utter failure, for the formation of an318 words
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Article273 1922-04-08 10 Pictures which have Entertained The Prince. It may not be known that a complete cinema outfit of the latest type is nstalied on board H.M.S. Renown for the parpOK of providing entertainment for The Prince of Wales. During the course of a chat with Messrs. Jeapis and273 words
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Article137 1922-04-08 10 Thanks from Chief Scout For Malaya. Mr. F. C. Sands, Commissioner of Boy Scouts for British Malaya, has received the following tribute tc the excellent work of the Scouts durinc the visit of H.R.H. the l'rince of of Wales His Excellency the Governor and Chief Scout for137 words
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Article54 1922-04-08 10 As there is sure to be sn unusually larpe attendance at the Exhibition to-day-it mifrht be mentioned that at the Old Tiivnii, at which there is a Planters' Corner, and Ye Homestead, both run by Mt. E. S. Johannes, the proprietor of Goodwood Hall, there are special arrangements to cope54 words
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Article232 1922-04-08 10 Two Chinese Girls Drowned At Penang. (From Ouv Own Correspondent.) Penang, April 7. A distressing boutitiR tragedy occurred shortly after sis o'clock lust nit*ht, i:i which two young Chinese gMa lost their livi's ami three others had n mm The accident occurred about :'Q0 yard' off the esplanade.232 words
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Article469 1922-04-08 10 Report for the Year 1921. The following U the report f the director! i the Melville Development I Syndicate Ltd., which will be prei ented at the annul general meeting in Kuala Lumpur on April iii I The direetori submit herewith their report an-,1 accounts for the469 words
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Article164 1922-04-08 10 Kwn, I.iwis and I'eat, Ltd., report under date April G Sine* the n nt holidays prie, firmed up km in sympathy with the better newi from London. The demand for off grades has been koo<l and a considerable bu.-~iiu.-s baa ims.-cci for nearby deliveries. The following cable164 words
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Article662 1922-04-08 11 Well Done Kcdah We are getting used to luiprioti, M he result nf jroatorday'i final in the I. B. K. competitit n was most unexteeted. Kedah and Johore have both hown good fenn Umaghoat and whlW ne expected Johore to turn nut a rattltcam, the Kedah team, which <662 words
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Article36 1922-04-08 11 ras imiiossitiie yesterday, ::ml the tics arranged were postponed to MONDAYS TIKS. Neweoanen ■aneaean, Edlin v. l.,yt. n (to finish). t hump 'tin-hip. L'terraarfc Hntkfat l>impion-.hip l'air>. I' an ;uiii Ifodchoaaa Green and36 words
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Article108 1922-04-08 11 llowing is the Singapore Yacht <!u!) list of sailings for the coming i mart it April 0 Cant Bredenhern Vice l'rc.-i--dent 1910 Challenge Cup. l"' Cruise to Sea View Hotel i<> Fairy Point Club Challenge Cup. i apt, Bredenoerg'a Vice Preoidi m 1919 Challenge Cup. :;o Cast.108 words
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Article504 1922-04-08 11 SI N DAY, APRIL 9, 1922. St. Andrew's Cathedral. 7 a.m. Holy Communion. 7.1.". n.m. Holy Communion (Choral). '.i.1.1 :i in. Matins and Litany. p.m. Children's Bi G. 30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon Preacher. Ibe Bishop of Sineanore. vi. "Jesus Christ and him crucified." S. Matthew's Sepoy Lines.504 words
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Article333 1922-04-08 11 Mr. H. A. Laninurt, who brought a summons about a year ajro on the subject of obstruction by slow-ilrivintr motorists i n thu road to Hepulse Bay, had a similar complaint to make in the Police Court, Hongkong, recently, with regard to Castle I Yak BmmL Last333 words
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Advertisement187 1922-04-08 11 "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" NEW DANCE RECORDS PAUL WHITEMAN AND HIS AMBASSADOR ORCHESTRA (Moonlight— Fox Trot B. 1231 THE BENSON ORCHESTRA OF CHICAGO I Croonin*— Fox Trot PAIT. WHITEMAN AND HIS AMBASSADOR ORCHESTRA rnderiuath Hawaiian Skies Medley Fox I Trot Introducing "never realized"). B. 1232 THE BENSON ORCHESTRA OF CHICAGO Toddle-187 words
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Advertisement207 1922-04-08 11 Raffles Hotel. MONDAY, Tea Dansant, "> p.m. to 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY, Orchestral Concert, 9.43 p.m. THURSDAY, (iuest Nißht, Dinner and Dancing. FRIDAY, Special Luncheon, Orchestra. SATURDAY, (Juest Night, Dinner and Dancing. Residents and Diners will have prior Chiim to seats in the Ball Room. Evening Dress essential for Dancing. I207 words
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Advertisement1179 1922-04-08 12 IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE BY ORDER OF THE SUPREME COURT, JOHORE BAHRU Miscellanoou* Suit No. 1 of 1921. THE OVERSEA CHINESE BANK, LTD. OF SINGAPORE, Chargees against NAVENA SOONA NARAINA PILLAI OK KARAIKUDI, INDIA, Chargor. The undersigned have been instructed to sell by public auction at their sale-room, Raffles Chambers,' Raffles1,179 words
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Advertisement238 1922-04-08 12 CHIANG KIA JIN SPECIAL AUCTION SALE •f v;.ii;.t.lc haaoJwU main stivt landed property, :.t < hiang Kia Jin's sale-room, No. jsJaa Ah Foofc, lafewa Bal.ru, on Thursday. Auril U, M at 2 p.m. By Order of the Court at Johore Itahru. HANK (IK OMMINK 'ATION. HNGAPOV, I'laintifr acninst CHIA YEE238 words
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Advertisement670 1922-04-08 12 SALES BY AUCTION IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE BY ORDER OF THK SITHEME COt'RT OF JOHOKE AT ML'AR. Mi-cellaneous Suit \o. ef 1922. Between V. E. P. L. VAIRAVAN (BETTY, I'laintilT and LOW CHIN TECK, Defendant. The undersigned will sell by public auction the following v:ilnable Muar properties at their sale-room', No.670 words
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Advertisement538 1922-04-08 12 SALES BY AUCTION IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE Hv order of the SniH-ome I'eurt at Muar. Miscellaneous Application No. 8 of 1922. P. U. M. Supriiinaniau Cliitty of No. 60, First Cross Street, Matnccn, Chargcc, against Too Poh of Tancknh, Chargsr. The umli'rsi(rni-<l has been instructed to 'sell by public auction at538 words
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Advertisement96 1922-04-08 12 ffg^||^ Jramrozs bombardment ICE Pure Crystal Ice Price 2 cts. per Ib. Ikan Me rah Price 60 cts. per Ib. Fresh supplies daily. THE ABOVE CAN NOW BE OBTAINED AT OUR RETAIL DEPOT, ORCHARD ROAD. Singapore Cold Storage COMPANY, LIMITED CANVAS BAGS FOR PACKING RUBBER. Packing charges only 10 cents.96 words
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Article1823 1922-04-08 13 Ancient Prototypes of Modern Inventions. Th3 bar rail and the bungstarter are not mentioned in ancient literature, yet the grandeur that was Rome does not seem to have been spoiled by a lack of saloons, says a writer in an exchange. Whisky had r.ot then been invented, but1,823 words
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Advertisement313 1922-04-08 13 ■■■■MfrSPBIHSaBBiaEBGSSSBBBSEBXaaSSaBBaHHMIHHMMHH r a| f^~ ~"*y^-«-t^ J)f TRAVELLING RUGS. r A C.UEEN FIRRE TRUNKS. For voyase home nice J, selection in Scotch Plaids. I Wh.'r'b'l.uri $™°< 29 -s<> and $35.00. 8 jjj llcijiM 19 la. Length 3G in. j Price $3<l.r>o. RUG STRAPS. S r, j] BOXES Jafiar well-taiade to stand313 words
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Advertisement402 1922-04-08 13 Malaya-Borneo Exhibition \8^ x v^w^^»ks/ Section B. Pavilion 11. AH cement purchased during (he Exhibition from the above Pavilion will be sold at a special price. G. AURELY CO. 2-B, FINLATSON GREEN, SINGAPORE 'PHONE 172, TEL. AURELY. CEMENT Special Price During via bSfb bbii Section I. No. 22 Ho Hong402 words
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Advertisement375 1922-04-08 14 The China Mutual Life Insurance Co., Ltd. WITH WHICH IS ASSOCIATED The Shanghai Life Insurance Co., Ltd. (Both Incorporated under the Hongkong Ordinances). Head Office SHANGHAI, LIFE INSURANCE in all its Branches. FIRE INSURANCE effected on Buildings, Merchandise and property at Current Rates. BRANCHES AND AGENCIES IN ALL THE IMPORTANT375 words
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Advertisement1884 1922-04-08 14 Assets approximately $5,000,000 S.C. Assvanca in force over 417,000,000 The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated la Strait* Settlements) HEAD OFFICE Wlßeh**t«r House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 82, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company ha* «20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and compiles with the British Life Assurance Companies1,884 words
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Article59 1922-04-08 15 One can see lawyers flockinc into Afghanistan when modern ideas have advanced in that country, says The Englishman, Calcutta. All the Afghans in Calcutta march in force, armed with serviceable bludgeons, to the Police Court whenever the case against their 36 compatriots, who have been arrested by the police-, is59 words
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Article74 1922-04-08 15 An extraordinary proclamation lias been issued by Peter Veregin, the leader of the weird Russian sect known as the Doukhobors. He advocates that, as a protest against high taxes, his Canadian followers, who number some nine thousand, should drown all their children under ten years of age, together with the74 words
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Advertisement91 1922-04-08 15 Further Price Reduction $1,650 F.O.R. Singapore Standard Equipment Electric Self Starter Equipment $250 extra. Do not defer buying your car in the hopes of further reductions for the above price is base on the latest reductions advised Wearne Bros., Ltd. (Incorporated la Siif>por«.) Sole Distributors for STRAITS SETTLMENTS, FEDERATED MALAY91 words
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Advertisement158 1922-04-08 15 "0. K." CEMENT ft f\ I a In Si w a AkMJrnlufl. 1 1 H SOLE IMPORTERS The East Asiatic Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Denmark) SINGAPORE. SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK "BERNA" FULL CREASVi How to Feed Baby on "BERNA" During first 24 hours nothing but warm sweetened water. After that Berna158 words
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Advertisement292 1922-04-08 16 TO BE LET From May 1, the comfortable and commodious residence at 1507, Joo Chiat Lano, Tanjonfr Katonc, six bedrooms, with two bathrooms attached, sitting: and dininjr rooms, with a spacious back terrace, electric lichts throughout and fitted with table, wall and ceilinfr fans in bedrooms, Servants' quarters and several292 words
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Advertisement447 1922-04-08 16 GUAN KIAT CO., LTD. S3, PHILLIP STREET. G Gauge Glasses. Gouges, 1 I niurrnl and White Spun Tarn, A Adzes, Axes, Anvils, N Negro Mows and Spare Parts, K Knives, Tapping and Pruning, I Iron for Soldering, A Avery'a Scales and P.alancea, T Thermometers, Test Cocks, Asbestos Cord, Cloth, Millboard,447 words
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Advertisement894 1922-04-08 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS The PREPAID charges for Wants, For Sale, To Let, etc., in ordinary dose-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. $1.13, ten ins. $1.40, twelve894 words
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Advertisement1007 1922-04-08 16 LAND AND HOUSES TO LET, No. G, Gilstead Road, twostcried house. Phone 2296. TO LET, No. 1, Raffles Quay, suitable for office, entrance April l. Apply Low k Co., Ltd. TO LET, office and godowns centrally situated with river frontage. Apply Sime, Darby and Co., Ltd. WANTED TO BUY, smalf1,007 words
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Advertisement576 1922-04-08 16 OFFICES AND GODOWNS TO LET, godown* and offices, in town. Apply to Sayers A Co., 8, Malacca Street. TO LET, 46, Robinson Road, ground floor, second and third floors, suitable for godown and offices. Apply to M. S. E. Angullia and Co., 2, Robinsoji Road. TO LET, godowns Nos. 78576 words
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Advertisement188 1922-04-08 16 Elegance A &\4 I ft/ J n wk I fJk In beat quality Voile or polished Crepe at THE BAND BOX PRINCESS GARMENTS CO 4. RAFFLES CBAMBFKS adjoining Ezekiel Sons, (opposite Robinaon'a.) PHOTOGRAPHS For the best of everything in every Branch of Photography ring up MR. BUCKEREDGE Phone W9B THE188 words
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Miscellaneous194 1922-04-08 16 THE STRAITS TIMES TELEPHONES Editorial and General 58 Manager's Office 1117 All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business matters advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc., should be addressed to THK MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES Wants, For Sale, To let, etc.,194 words
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