The Straits Times, 4 May 1922
1922-05-04
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Title Section13 1922-05-04 1 The Straits Times NO. 20,936 SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, MAY 4, 1922 PKICK 10 CENTS13 words
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Advertisement245 1922-05-04 1 U^S^^t' F N TS N^gi^rt^^9 BBBBaBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBaBBBBBBBBBBBBBBEaBBBBBBaBE9BfIBEBfIBaZBBBISBBBBBBBDIBEafII I The Old Original Genuine Swiss Milk f ■i f^Wtl^~ *^r' PREPARED IN SWITZERLAND BY THE BERNESE ALPS MILK CO STAI.DKN. EMMENTHAL. I STERILISED NATURAL A very rich and specially selected cow's milk from the famous pastures of the Swiss Alps, preserved in all245 words
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Advertisement232 1922-05-04 1 BBBBBHBBBBBBHBBIEBBBBBBBaBBBIBBBBBBIBBaHIBBIBIBBBIBIIBBIBBBBBBaBBBBBBBBfIBBaaaiaaBBZaBn I Silverware Department fw» i, i LATEST NOVELITIES IN SILVERWARE JUST RECEIMEI) f.^- -a Case of 6, Silver Coffee Bean Spoons SI"). 00 j I Mj^^pj Case of 12. Silver Coffee Bean Spoons $28.50 j I^BP^WB^SHEteu^l^^S^^^laMßEESj^^ eObk jf" a. feaaAlato n ~~^^^Eßrjß J» jJ^'^t&fc. fIH 1 No. 5031 B.232 words
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Article788 1922-05-04 2 Company's Strong Financial Position. The second annual general meeting of the Bugran Serai Co., Ltd., was held April 5 at the rcjris'terea offices, Pitmen Hall, S and 9 Austinfriars, K.C., Mr, K. L. Hamilton (the chairman) presiding. The Chairman said Our colleague Mi. Hi :no is not here788 words
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Article265 1922-05-04 2 The attempt to alter the silver and irold ratio in India was, says the Japan Chronicle, one of the wildest things ever Hone even during: a bocm. It was take-, fcr granted that the price of lilver could never descend below 66ii. per ounce, at265 words
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Advertisement299 1922-05-04 2 GROSSMTIWS £D*£M)Qsi9 *C7je Scent of Jiraby "Phere a a mvftic Elastern charm about Shem-El* 4 Ncssim that delights the senses. It it like rirean of an Arabian garden, and has been happily described as An inspiration in rV .V v n Perfume «Ui:Q v/ondcrfully lasting tad S?^ delightfully refreiliing. 4299 words
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Advertisement410 1922-05-04 2 Mrs. Lowe Tells How Cuticura Healed Eczema i "My child was suffering with wet eczema which first came out in a rash •f^-Ri of small pimples on her vl face. Later places came ~^f~J) out on her hands and t Jii^>"* $3 arms ,also on her body. It f,'A ZZ.410 words
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Advertisement181 1922-05-04 2 A.M.A. A.M.A, Hick, Hargreaves Co.,^ Ltd. (Incorporated in England) DIESEL OIL ENGINES. UN I FLOW STEAM ENGINES. CONDENSERS (WITH HICK-BREGUET EJECTAIR.) Sol* Ami *m P. A. PARIS, 64/56, THE ARCADE, SINGAPORE. A.M.A. A.M.A. NEGRESCO CIGARS PRICES ARE REDUCED FROM JANUARY 1, 1922 SULTANA $5.00 per box of 50 cigars BOUQUETS181 words
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Article564 1922-05-04 3 Clergyman's Cannibal Stories Of Country. A fascinating story of his twenty-five years' work as a missionary in East Africa is given by the Rev. John Rosc-oe, now rector cf Ovington, Norfolk, and formerly of the Church Missionary Society, says the London Daily News. Of the migrations of the564 words
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Article289 1922-05-04 3 It i> n eve.t able, says the Pinang Gazette, that not a liagla un-official member of the Legislative Council saw ti- to put a question on Council reforms, at <>r before the meeting on Monday, which, \va~ the last attended by H.E. the Governor before preceding on289 words
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Article191 1922-05-04 3 Saijron papal o f the 10th and 11th ultimo repeat bijr aeizwea of counterfeit note- an lizard vessels arriving from Hontrkonsr. Tin- Kwakun was found to )i;ivi :>.<M)O forgad 10 cent tides oi> Ike 7th ultimo whilst the Phranantr, which arrived on the same day, had on board Chinese named191 words
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Advertisement740 1922-05-04 3 lOR PRINCES AND RICH JtEX ONLY. THE ROYAL YAKUTI <AN\N(; VILAS.) Thia Yakuti or life-Riving nectar haa been prepared from the best, choicest a id riebext vegetable drugs. It has a wonderfu property of increasing the virile power anil rectifies I al! urinary disorders. In fact, it makes man a740 words
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Advertisement713 1922-05-04 3 SINGAPORE SPORTING CLUB NOTOE Ladtaa attending the races on May 30, June 1 an. l 3, 1922, nre reminded that admission to the Cran.l Stand uml I.nwn will he by ticket only. Ladies' tickets are obtainable throngs members of the Singapore Sportins Chili, free, but they must buur tinnnme of713 words
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Advertisement380 1922-05-04 3 WHAT SCIATICA IS Sciatica i« neuralgia of the nciatic nerve 'nd the treatment should be the same as for other forms of neuralgia. So many severe cases of .sciatica have been helped by Ur. Williama' Pink Pills that every raffarer la jaatMad in Riving the trnitmi-iit a thorough trial. Sciatica,380 words
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Advertisement208 1922-05-04 3 GIVE THIS YEAR'S LOOK TO LAST YEARS HAT Don't discard last year's straw you can have all the joy of a new hat for a few minutes jolly work and a few cents in money. Every day you admire hats that if the truth were told are not new, but208 words
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Advertisement678 1922-05-04 4 STEAMER SA.LH.BS P. ©.-British India Apcar Line (rnmpur.ipti Ireoiroratud .'n England) MAIL AM) PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES I-KNINSU.AK AND OKIENTAL S. N. CO. (Under Conlrnct with Hi« Mnjesty's Government) LONDON FAR-EASTERN SERVICE FROM LONDON TO MAKSEII.I.KS, LONDON ANTWERP Dae Singapore Leave Singapore DKI.TA about May 14 I PLASSY abont Hay678 words
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Advertisement618 1922-05-04 4 STEAMER SAIUIIBS "ELLERMAN" LINE *LLZt¥AN ft B¥CKNALL STIAMSHI Gi, LM, (I— orpssatW (a Kavlaasl) HIBAI.BR ZZIIIIir Dm Wiapw PASSENGER SERVICE ■OtniWAKDS. P».«m»r Lvariiff Slappsxr* ■.I. CITY OF CALCUTTA For Marseilles, London May 14 FREIGHT SERVICE Btaaai** sKm fltagaptrc s.s. CITY OF CALCUTTA Maries. I.don, D'kirk, A'werp May 13 s.s. CITY618 words
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Advertisement706 1922-05-04 4 STEAMER SAILIWBS KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATCHAPPM (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO, OF BATAVIA) (Incorporated la Holland) Tstsahias Roa. fu»r» D«»t. 111, Prelrht Dept 1M?, Maria* O«»t. mmt Traaaalawo*' Daft. 1417, Maaat-er'a Dept. IHI. DKDM GO NTS ACT WITH THI NsTTHERLANDS INDU SOTWOmnr, BINGKEL— May 4, Tanjong-Mcngiedar, Tanjonsr-Lcidonpr, Tanch, Merombnnc Asnlinn and Belawan-Deli.706 words
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Advertisement341 1922-05-04 5 STEAMER SAIUmS lilt LONDON LINE w miin :t Man Maj i Hakone Maru May 22 LIVERPOOL LINE i Tajiins Tat ,1110 Mam end May i HAMIHTRG LINE Daknr Maru Mny 1 Tottorl Hani mid. May NEW YORK LINE VIA SUEZ SOinn AMERICAN LINE Kawachl Maru mid. June nOMBAY LINE Yebeahl341 words
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Advertisement522 1922-05-04 5 STEAiEB SAIUWtI O.S.K. Proposed Sailing from Singapore fbuhject to change without previous notice). EUROPEAN LINE For Marseille*. London, Hamburg. Rotterdam, Antwerp, via Colombo, Suez and Port Said Arr. Dep. ALPS MARU May 23 May 24 NEW YORK LINE For San Francisco, Panama, New York via Japan Arr. Dcp. ALASKA MARU522 words
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Advertisement388 1922-05-04 5 steamer samms DOLLAR LINE For Boston New York Baltimore (via Suez) s.s. CATHAY May 12 s.s. Celestial June 20 Throngs Bills of Lading Issued from Singapore to the Principal Cities of tke United States aad Canada. For farther Information aa to Rates, etc., apply to DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINES, LTD. No.388 words
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Advertisement456 1922-05-04 5 STEAMER SAIUNSS COMBINED SERVICE OF THE OCEAN S.S. CO* LIB. (Incorporated In England) THE WEST AUSTRALIAN t. N. €0, LIB. (Incorporated in England). Monthly Bervlc* taking cargo and Paasengera front Singapore JAVA PORTS (aa lndacement offers) NORTH-WEST AUSTRALIAN PORTS AND FRL MANTLE (PERTH) Approximate ballings MINDEROO May 81 GORGON June456 words
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Advertisement1665 1922-05-04 5 SALES BY AUCTION IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE BT ORDER OF THE SUPREME COURT, JOHORE BAURU. Miscellaneous Suit No. 52 ot 1"»21. THE OVERSEA CHINESE BANK, LTD. Charger* Against NG HI\N GUEK, TAP TEOW TECK and LOW BAN SENG CrargnrtL. The undersigned have been favoured with instructions to sell by public auction1,665 words
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Advertisement790 1922-05-04 6 CINEMAS LIBERTY CINBMA THBATBI Nertk Brttfe Boaa. The Second Show at 9.13 p.m. EDDIE POLO In a brand new series of six chapters in 12 reel feature known aa THE RETURN OF CYCLONE SMITH No. 1 CYCLONE SMITHS VOW 2 parta No. 2 A BATTLE AGAINST ODDB 2 parta Together790 words
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Advertisement419 1922-05-04 6 CINEMAS "GAIETY" CINEMA THE KING OF CINEMA SHOWS. Last three nights, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, of the three special productions which all Singapore is flocking to see. 1. SHAKUNTALA at 7.30 p.m. sharp The great Indian mythological drama in seven parts. Featuring the celebrated Miss Dorothy Kingdon, Miss Gohar Jan419 words
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Advertisement166 1922-05-04 6 EUTERTAINMEHTS VICTORIA THEATRE TO-NIGHT AND Nightly at 9.15 THE FILM THAT EVERYONE IS TAI.KIM; ABOI'T THE KID Matinee To-day at 5.15 Children half price Prices $3, $2, (1 and Gallery 50 cts. Book at the Theatre Box Office. Nahar Opera Friday night Ha wai-E -Majlis JL TRIP TO THE FAIRY166 words
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Advertisement305 1922-05-04 6 SALES BY AUCTIQK 37fi. TKI.I K BLANG \l! :;>>\l\ KBPPBL BABBOUR. AUCTION SALE of superior mahogany iiml wain teak household furniture, com pi ■.aaniAcent walnut-stained ti:<k dinner waggon, dlaplay cabinet doors. AN UPRIGHT PIANO by St II mahogany-stained u-nk doubla handsome wardrobe, di ing tal waahatands, i,'i!n wan lin safe305 words
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Article250 1922-05-04 7 Swinburne at the Pines. an ther book inbume and hi; life a' the Pineu on Putney y :tt l'n-si WI.C the reading: public is Retting Further away from the pornns v mi t> immortal r.-k that the poc( wou i '>'■• payii'jr- i must admit .ii250 words
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Article136 1922-05-04 7 FIXTURES. Thonday, May I High Water. 2.11 a.m., 4.l'J p.m. Irid.iv, Mh> Ti llijtn Water, .1.29 a.m., 5.38 p.m. Bataraajr, May 6 v, ster, t& a.m., 6.47 p.m. Accession of Kiiifr George (1910). Saaday, Ma] I lli^-h Water, BJ7 a.m., 7.45 p.m. .Mtinday. .Mjij ll i ;ri>136 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article77 1922-05-04 7 r. -> Wharf ht*ln Nil. i v, nsr! Hym I Bhei rs Wharf Van inihofT. Main liarl in nandani Hatimura, H.M.S. Merlin, K Gi rti Ami Wharl Kel Jardinea \\h:ir. Klsng. Palo ltr»ni I ...-.I Khuf- Nil. Keppel Hirl'our. Main Wharf Dredger Shrimp, Lch. Alert, Mm.77 words
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Article58 1922-05-04 7 i ins, from C:i!cjtt:> tor.s, from Malacca 170 tons, from Socrabaya ,!S,:!'l.\ 6,121 ton from Yokoi 4-5. m Pensng 4-0. i tons, from Hongna one. is 5-0. {•II ANN, B ivia I-.'). to;:;, frcin Llngga 8., 2-S, i tons, Hsiaccs 8-S, i Bela- 7-6. proceed to the on58 words
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Article90 1922-05-04 7 To-day 3d pjn. i;jdan 3 p.m. urt Diekson atul Port Swettenham 1 I'.ni. lalaccH »nd Muar 8 ti.ro. Billiton pja. Friday •lednn, Sabar.g, Pact Said, Baes, Oi:oa aii'l Amsterdam, taking for Kiropc 8 a.m. U.-'Kistration to 6 p.m. To-day ielst Pandjang, BenckaHs and 11 SJB. 11 a.m.90 words
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Article17 1922-05-04 7 Left Spore Arrd. Londom April 1 April 7 April 2S May i lU] 217 words
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Article158 1922-05-04 7 EXCHANGE Singapore, May On London, Eank m/s 2/4 1/16 Demand 8/8 7/8 Private m. credits 2/4 7/32 On New York Demand r 'l Private 53. On France, Bank 636 Ob India, Bank T.T. 18O'/6 On HonKkoiln, Bank d/d II 1 p.c. pii-m. On Shanghai, Bank d/d 64%158 words
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58 1922-05-04 7 Tone of Market Quiet. Latest London cables quote Spot fc .ftl. Singapore Standard Pale Crepe Closing Pricet Buyers. Seller*. toot Hay-June I uly-Scpt. >t.-Dcc. DAILY PRICES CURKENT. \1 noon. May 1. Spot May-June July-Sept Set-Dec. Singapore SUndarii Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prices Buyers. Seljers.58 words
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STOCKS AND SHAKES.
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Article169 1922-05-04 7 [roue. Vai. i\l. 1 1 Ayer Weng 1 1 Hi tarn Tin 1 1 Jc-lantoh 1 1 Jofcan Tin -I '.1 Kiii. i. kamunt. 10 it) Kinta Amsoc. 5 5 I.i:i:rui Tin LO 10 Malayan Coll. 1 1 Ment'lembu l HiHdWton 1 1 Murai Tin 1 1 Nawn l169 words
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Article129 1922-05-04 7 Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers El D Er. Am. Tobacco 3.15.3 3.17.G 10 ]v Central Engines !_'.',;> 13.90 10 10 Central Motor* 3.00 4.00 tl £1 E. Smelting Co. 5.00 6.00 5/-5/- Electric 'l V.;\ s J/8 mi i' 4 Fraser Nemve 2ti.00 2T.i'O 00 50 Hammer and Co. 100129 words
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Article100 1922-05-04 7 ■J. En*. 0 p.c %I,IZi,ZW par f. pj^pisP i'pore Electrical Tramways, 5 p.c. £350,000 a.om. 3'porc Muji'Cipal 5 p.e. *l,is7Si,ooo pa/ ;j'f.org liuuelpai 4^4 px. of I'M! $1,000,000 10 p.e. dia. S'pora Alonicipal 4^4 p.c. of 1908 51,600,600 10 p.e. di«. Spore Municipal ihi p.c. A WJ *1,600,000 15100 words
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Article411 1922-05-04 7 Frascr and Co. and Lyall and Bvatt'l Qu.ilations. Latest available Sterling Quotations are printed on another page on Friday. To-day I'llCC?. Fra <i Co. Allenby ($1) 0.10 0.20 Alor Gajah (?1) OJK) LOO LO.OO 11.00 A. Kunir.g i-l) ii.7:, i.j, Am. Malay (>ii) 1.1:, 1.25 A Moiek (flj411 words
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Advertisement99 1922-05-04 7 THE UNITED SAW MILLS, unrnoD (Incorporated ii Biasapore) I Iven that ti i of the Compaoy will c held at Registered Omee, No. SO, Cecil ir), Singapore, on Monday, lay ir,. 1982, at Boon. ISISINKSS. r X.port and nits for thi- year ended Dpci'inbir 81, Ittl, und. if approved, to99 words
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Advertisement42 1922-05-04 7 Reddaway Camel (ff^P^ Hair Belting WE BEG TO CALL THE ATTENTION OF ALL USERS OF BELTING THAT We HAVE BEEN SPECIALLY APPOINTED DISTRIBUTING AGENTS FOR THIS BRAND OF BELTINO. FRESH STOCKS JUST ARRIVED. KIAM KIAT <& COMPANY, 108 and 109, Market Street, SINGAPORE.42 words
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Advertisement656 1922-05-04 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS fTTTT-OLDEST COGNACS, ercr Imported into SinCKpore, at li. Bolter, direct importer. Bunovtpotal building. 1)A\( INC. F.ur priv.it.- laaaona $25 T.omlon tcV.cher (ludyt. Write G.M.S., Straits I Times. FOR SALE. English motor cycle t% h.p. New condition und' cheap. Apply' 644, Straits; Thaw. WANTED- IMMBDIATSLY, dork with thorough knowledge656 words
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Advertisement290 1922-05-04 7 GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE THE EXCISE BNACTMKNT, I*ls. Sessions of th •sider application! tor is ti r< iK'wul of liquor an I for the aceond half of 1922, will be h«ld na followi KUKOR .In 7. IMS, a( U» 0 Kmkoh. kota tim;<;i. Joo< r,. 1922, al tbi Diitricl Ofßec, K..t:i290 words
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Obituary98 1922-05-04 8 CHUA KAM TONG.— On May 1, 1922. at Sungei Suyong Estate accidentally shoti, Chua Kara Tong. clerk to The Sungei Suyong Rubber Company, Ltd., Rengam, Johore, (Penang papers please copy). KENNEDY.— On May 3. 1922, at Sin.v-iiporc. .1. Kcnne'l'-. Manager, South Malay Rubber Plantations, Ltd., Kota Tinggi. Funeral t98 words
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1126 1922-05-04 8 The Straits Times THURSDAY, MAY 4 DIVIDED IRELAND. We are beginning to have quite a friendly feeling towards the Irish policy of Mr. Lloyd George. It is going to supply the whole world with convincing evidence that the trouble in Ireland was not English rule but Irish unruliness. Since the1,126 words
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Article57 1922-05-04 8 In crder to discourage che very general habit of householders not paying water rate arrears until their supplies are cut off the Assistant Engineer in supply of the Kuala Lumpur water supply proposes the raising frcm $2 to $5, the charge of disconnecting and restoring the water service. The matter57 words
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Article76 1922-05-04 8 Arising out of a complaint made at the Kandunjr Kerbau police station by a Chinese named Soh Gann, that one Tan Hai was concerned in a gang robbery, knowing it is said that at the time it was made that it was not a fact, the former was charged before76 words
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Article80 1922-05-04 8 I The Penang Choral Society gave on excellent concert in the Penang Town Hall on Suturday night under the auspices of the Penang Choral Society, which has the intention of presenting a popular opera iat no distant date. The effort on Saturday, was made with the object of garnering funds80 words
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Article17 1922-05-04 8 Three big mines and seven small ailnes at Ampang closed d-.wn at the end of last month.17 words
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Article22 1922-05-04 8 The Rev. J. Butterwcrth will conduct divine service at Johore Bahru on Sunday at 6 p.m. and on Monday :vi 7.30 a.m.22 words
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Article23 1922-05-04 8 At the V.M.C.A., to-mcrrow at 8 p.m., the Friendly Bund will hold its Itn anniversary, to which members ar.d friends are cordially invited.23 words
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Article30 1922-05-04 8 There was a little rain this morning, but we want plenty of it to allay the present heat. It is hoped that the thunder claps to-day presage a good downpour.30 words
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Article33 1922-05-04 8 The rate of issue of Money Orders fnr India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 177 to $100. This rate of payment cf money orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 182 to $100.33 words
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Article29 1922-05-04 8 By kind permission of Lt. CoL F. E. Swainson, the drums of the 2nd. Battalion Middlesex Regiment will play Retreat in the Botanic Gardens to-morrow, communeing at 5.15 p.m.29 words
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Article37 1922-05-04 8 Judgment by consent for $2,000 was entered in the Supreme Court yesterday in the case in which S. Shaik DsnVDOd and Co. claimed for the return of a suir. of money lent to S. M. T. Naidoo.37 words
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Article33 1922-05-04 8 At a meeting of the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Beard held on Wednesday the question cf the Ccnversion of the existing cattle infirmary into an infirmary for all animals was discussed an.i agreed to.33 words
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Article34 1922-05-04 8 The trouble with regard Id the medical examination of Chinese dhobies in Kuala Lumpur has been satisfactorily settled, the sanitary board agreeing to certain recommendations made by the Chinese Advisory Board in the matter.34 words
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Article43 1922-05-04 8 Mahomed Eusoff, a Tptiil Malv medan, who was until recently a summons ail HI. of the Ipoh Civil Court, committed suicide by shroting himself with a gun at hi.? house in Kampong Java, Brevvster Road, early on the morning- of the Ist instant.43 words
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Article61 1922-05-04 8 Before Mr. P. A. F. David this morning a case is to be mentioned in wbi !i a Siamese subject, named Meh Nah. cf 35, ivleng Road, Singapore, is claiming maininance at $50 a month for her:- elf aid her children from a European, who, it is alleged, failed to61 words
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Article59 1922-05-04 8 There was sacrilege committed t!ii< morning. Somebody got through one of ihe windows of St. Andrew's Cathedral by the Chapter House, now r.early completed, and 'cook away a table fan. If not for thy sacioscant nature of the- place OM would almost be inclined to forgive anybody ..iinexing a tan59 words
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Article62 1922-05-04 8 The following is the latest information received from Rangoon regarding the movement? s,f steamers of the Henderson and Bibby Lines Gloucestershire left Marseilles for Rangoon on April L'l. Warwickshire left Colombo homewards on April 19.. Yorkshire left Colombo homewards on April 5, Henzada arrived homeen April 18, Amarapoora passed Galle62 words
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Article79 1922-05-04 8 At a recent committee matting cf the Perak Motor Union the following subconimictees were appointed Lower Perak Messrs. R. M. Latham, H. J. Gillespic and H. de H. Smith Batang Pndang Mr. J. VV. H. Fenner Larat and Matang Mr. W. H. Tate Krian, Mr. D. Lane. As only one79 words
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Article95 1922-05-04 8 The concer's which the Raffles Hotel Orchestra, under Mr. F. A. Cooke. given on Wednesday even ngs, are proving more and more popular. On these cccasiens the orchestra forgets all about foxtrots and the like and play* real music in a manner which patrons much apprecia c. Last night a95 words
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Article118 1922-05-04 8 On Saturday last, says the Times of Malaya, one of the Indian comluc ens on Hendra Estate, Sungkai, had a dispute with the ctolies en the estate, and when they rushed at him to assault him Mr. J. Whyte, the manager of the estate, pluckily ran to h's assistance and118 words
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Article113 1922-05-04 8 On Sunday evenings during the past few weeks Mr. S. Creber, who represents I The Imlustr'al Christian Fellowship, and who is working as missloner amongst the constructors of the Johore Causeway, has been giving at Woodlands a series of lectures on "Some Wooden of the Universe." The foundations of the113 words
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Article120 1922-05-04 8 I Before Mr Justice Barrett-Lcnnard, in the Supreme Court ye.stcrday, there came ito a conclusion a case Lrought by The Trading Company, Holland, merchants and importers, against K. P. M. Hnssain and Co. local cigarette retailers, for 11,626 in respect of two cases of cigarettes, part of a consignment ordered120 words
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Article383 1922-05-04 8 Major and Mrs X n < are tearing Ipoh for home early in June. Mr. and Mrs. Kicr and Mr. and Mrs. Utterson-Kelso have gone to Brastagi. The Boa Mr. 11. E. Pollock, X.c., has left Hongkong (or home on a six months' trip. Mr. F. B.383 words
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Article104 1922-05-04 8 Dangers of Tidapaism." Mr. P. A. F. David, i itting as lirst magistrate, Mr. L V, j. Laville H. Bates and K. C. Bailej for failing t> deliver statements in :i the pri scribi d forms, and f::i!--ing t n ake thereon a full and accurate return ef their resp<104 words
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Article99 1922-05-04 8 We regrel to n ■■■< rd the di ath i f Mr inedy, Malay Plantations. Ltd. Kota Tin*|ri, which occurred in a Singapore hotel yestarnlng from heart failure. was a well kxown planter with a wile circle of friends, to whom his sudden d< ::th99 words
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Article141 1922-05-04 8 V«.ry many and very mat improvements have been made in Bams Library since a highly trained end expert Librarian w.i put in charge, and the work of development and organisation will continue. To readers who confine themselves to Action the rataWui's now being issued will 1. most useful.141 words
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136 1922-05-04 8 The hearing »>f the action !.i"i Ymg Hon^, trading m Chop Lbn Lee Hone vt-r.- us T<"> llah Tun ami Company was resumed lirfon- the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw yistird.iy. Plaintiffs claim 17,762.72, alleging that they quantity <>f rjiiSi-r to defendai Is' mill .-it136 words
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Advertisement251 1922-05-04 8 PROTECT YOURSELF sssssnasissia— wn ji iuui hi. with a HA COLT AUTOMATIC PISTOL r "*"*x>%v'v~ v Very Accurate and Reliable. (;il. 080 $52.00 Cal. 45 $79.50 COLT POCKET REVOLVERS Fresh Cartridges Safe-Accurate-Handy. in all Sizes Cal 32 $45.00 NOW in Stock. Cah 380 $47.50 Cal. 45 $59.00 A large assortment251 words
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Advertisement153 1922-05-04 8 4LHAM6RA Beach Road. TAN CHENG KEE A Co.. Ltd. Proprietor.. Second Show at 9 p.m. THE INIMITABLE MAX LINDER In an Uproariously Funny Robertson-Cole SEVEN YEARS' BAD LUCK In 6 Parts Genuine refined lium.ur in a picture with r. c!<— er plot and story not a farcical comedy. Packed full153 words
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Article1030 1922-05-04 9 Claim to Important Economic Results. France and Belgium May Withdraw. Reuter's Service. London, May f. i'.ni It i< reported from Genoa Ili.it a i"i at tir has been caused in conr< circlet in consequence of Belgium di ciriinjt to absent herself from the exC :.t!'l the Russian1,030 words
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Article66 1922-05-04 9 Relter's Service. London, May 3. Washington Replying to a resolution by the Women's International League for Peace, urging full recognition of the Russian Soviet Republic and the Far Eastern Republic, Mr. Hughes says political recognition depends on the existence ol a Government competent to discharge its international66 words
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Article46 1922-05-04 9 Renter's Service. Kyoto, May 3. The Prince of Wales is spending his las. day at Kyoto shipping and finding great fascinating in the wonderful old curiosity shop in the city. To-morrow morning the Prince proceeds to Kara where he will spend the night.46 words
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Article59 1922-05-04 9 Reuter's Service. London, May 3. Washington The House of Representatives adopted the new immigration bill in accordance with the report of the joint congress conference, extending until June .'JO, 1925, the operation of the immigration restriction law limiting the number of aliens to three per cent, of their59 words
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Article41 1922-05-04 9 Reuter's Service. London, May I. The prospectus has been issued for 17,000,000 seven per cent, cumulative tnt preference Mexican Eagle Oil shares ;it L'Os. Gd., repayable on April 30, 1947, at L'ls. in order to provide funds for developments.41 words
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Article157 1922-05-04 9 A Fierce Battle Fought In Kilkenny. Reuter's Service. London, May 2. There is an air of uncertainty throughout Ireland. Further banks have been raided and anti-treaty forces invaded Kilkenny and occupied strategic points. Numbers surrendered, after fighting, to the prc-treatyites. Free Staters seized Republican positions at Galway after157 words
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Article77 1922-05-04 9 Death of a Well Known Chinese. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hongkong, May 4. The death has occurred cf Mr. Lav Chu Pak, senior Chinese member of Legislative Council, chairman of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, and for thirty years a leader in the public life of the Colony.77 words
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Article81 1922-05-04 9 Relter's Service. London, May 3. Paris Four wen killed and 'M injured in the .collision bi^ween passenger and goeds trains between Hirson and Bar le Due. London, May 3. It is announced that Italy has concluded an economic agreement with ths Angora Government. The Foreign Office has protested to81 words
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Article405 1922-05-04 9 Rules by the Chief Secretary. As already announced the draft Cooperative Societies Enactment is to be introduced at the next meeting of the Federal Council. Section 42 of that Enactment confers on the Chief Secretary to make rules under the Enactment, and with a view probably to405 words
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Article961 1922-05-04 9 A Great Field for Future Uses. A correspondent in England who noted ■our recent articles on China Clay in Malaya is good enough to send us an article from the Western Morning News from which we make the following extracts The chemical researches in colloidal ch>;nn clay open961 words
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Article45 1922-05-04 9 It will be good news to many living in the residential quarters cf the city t> know that there are now seven tennis courts available to the public in the grounds of Goodwood Hall. This should go to increase the popularity of Mr. Jthanne-'s establishment.45 words
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Article99 1922-05-04 9 A well-known resident of Macao has passed away in that Colony in the person of Dr. Alfredo Pinto Lello. Dr. Lello came out from Lisbon to Macao over 30 years ago, and fcr a long period of years filled the posif'on of Colonial Secretary. He retired from that position on99 words
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Article958 1922-05-04 9 Shanghai District Probably Involved. Up to a couple of days ago, says the North China Daily News of April 22, the impression seemed to prevail that Shanghai and the Wai district would not be involved in the struggle now impending in the north, but BtWI reaching here958 words
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Article1708 1922-05-04 9 Close of the Rugby Season. By Our Special Correspondent. London, April For two years in succession the Newbury Spring Cup has front by the boaid last year because of the coal strike ami ln.-t week because snow on the MUM made racing impossible (a peculiarly cruel piece of1,708 words
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Article653 1922-05-04 10 Direttors' Report for Last Year. The f lUowiag is from the report of the directors of the- Jeram Kuantan Rub- j 1 er Estate, Limited, to be presented at llu a.inaal mealing on May 11 Your directors bag to submit a duly audited statement of accounts for653 words
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Article123 1922-05-04 10 Th< ."ij'.ilh auction of the Singapore iiamber of Commerce Rubber Associatic;. was held on May :i, when there was catalogued 1,988,81)6 lbs., tons 887.90 Oirertd 1,672,167 lbs., tens 74fi.50. Sold J.JU.r.iKlbs., tons 541.:!0. I'KICES REALISED. Rtt ;ed Smoked Sheet Cents per Ib. Spore std. quality l's tv123 words
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Article131 1922-05-04 10 We are inelebted to tlie Repistrnr of Imports ami Exports, Singapore, for the following comparative returns of the trade of the three Settlements of the Cclony for the first quarters of Iff] and l!l-2 respeeiivelv. Singapore. P< nang Mi I Total S I Total value of Imports131 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Letter314 1922-05-04 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, It is well-known to everybody that we arc now passing through a period cf great financial stringency such as has never before been experienced here. Ip to date however there does not appear to have been a movement314 words
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Letter716 1922-05-04 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I have read your leader, dated the 22nd inst., with interest on the above subject. Thy one pi int that ha.-, been superh-.iaily talla 1 air.ut. and which you have pointed out ;;11 ulonri detrimental to the Industry. a~716 words
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265 1922-05-04 10 Tin weekly Maephail i>; (.i., I state i: The share mi i fairly active, tin stcck: again pn i ajor part of the bt the metal ■ii-.f comparatively .i. 'i E153 15 >> L noon, r..r the 76 p t picul. Rubunshanged at I ness265 words
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Article81 1922-05-04 10 3, by Lieut. Colonel E. Spencer, D.5.0.. M.C., Commanding S.S.V.F. Friday, 6th.— 6 p.m.. Artillery Platoon i i. Ci b pany, (1 yardi range. p.m., Drill Hall, Eiirasiun and Chinase Companies Officer:-. and N.C.O.'s. Tuesday, Btb^-5.18 p.m.. Drill Hall. Kun. iai:, Chinese and S.K.A. Companies, Company Parai81 words
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Article63 1922-05-04 10 It will be remembered that M. C. Retnam, the quondam Bub-fMttnaater, Orchard Road, was charged wiih cheating in respect of a parcel acd was convicted and sentenced bj Mr. fanghaw I then District Judge and First Magistrate, it and a line of malt two months' liK'oiiiu^ wi addition. Mr. lidland63 words
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Article755 1922-05-04 10 R.C. A's. Collapse. 'I be second game of the League first division played yesterday between the S.C.C. I and the X.C.A. resulted in the S.C.I', gaining a runaway victory by Bye goals to nil. The X.C.A. are a much improved team, bui their play yesterday was eiuite the' worst755 words
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Article115 1922-05-04 10 Th- final of the S.f.K.A. League wiU be played <IF on Saturday on '4ie I cial on'i ground, betwet n the White Star and the Bendemeer Athletic Clubs. Kick iti" at 4.45 p.m. sharp. A' the ch.se of the game the President will distribute the prize* and115 words
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Article38 1922-05-04 10 Seletar Wlreleas were the winners in tin ir match with the Singapi re Volunteer on the S.C.C. ground yesterday, by 3 o. Two goals were sccreel in the first half and one in the second.38 words
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Article129 1922-05-04 10 The ladies' .sponn competition for May at the Singapore Garrison Goif Club wa played I n Monday, Ist irst., and resulted in a win for Mrs. \V. S. Wade with a ne-t score < f :>S. Ekvcn cards were taken out and the following w>re returned Mrs. W. S.129 words
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Article105 1922-05-04 10 A motor cycle club is being formed, the object being to arrange eonti pleasure outings and t.> mtroduce ment Into motor cycling in Singa pore. Membership will be limited In Europeans. Until such lime aa necessary there will l>" no paid officials. All in interested in the105 words
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Article528 1922-05-04 10 Wonderful Disioverv CM Remains. The riii^s if a Babylonian colony dating back 2,400 years befcre the Christian era have been discovered al Koisa Nyek, in Asia Mini The remains ■'> I proved that the community which lived there was partly military, and partly comImercial. Cuneiform inscriptions528 words
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95 1922-05-04 10 Hay l. Silver. Hongkong 114 p.c. premium Shara market. Pull. Rubbers. A few enquirii j I- 1 ci Ms. M. kit Scmbu* inBJ 1 0-1 and Slngapori to B'.4d. o:r.-.-Tim tha 871 !'l":' Cc:,- iwng Pol Lin ":is 2.96-3.10, Papan ■its. Rawunjca U-61 ecnta,95 words
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Article96 1922-05-04 10 Lynll and Evatl report day'i daU i Tin, Cl5l in. 6d. Rubbers. Allenbyi 16-20 cent*, 70-.su e-ii: Kuala Siil mis i.r.r, buyers, Ayer Panaa Mllei Bids an wanted for Pantaia, Snngvl Bagana Tapaha i;i"l Batang Bcnara. Tina. Eaaier. Taipinga 67.4-70, Northi 00-MVi, Rawang 51 ii-80,96 words
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Article57 1922-05-04 10 The following arrived at Penang by the Kkng on Monday from Singapore Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Trewin, Mrs. J. Tull, Mrs. Dunshea, Capt. J. E. Edwards, Dr. .1. C. Hanna, Messrs. E. V. Mul lis A. M. Cassels, W. Will, am .W. E. Mit chell, K. R. Heron, 11.57 words
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Article1636 1922-05-04 11 Chairman «n Position in India. rml nice 4 Chartered Haul; of India mi held on April i I, Bishopsgate, h Timer (the n (Mr. W. K. iv i the notice 1 1 •i.nvn, with i' rdinaiy bnsfoeat f c) it wnulil 1"- "n!y refi r i >1,636 words
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Advertisement155 1922-05-04 11 LATEST DANCE RECORDS Always use HIS MASTER'S VOICE GRAMOPHONE and RECORDS Everywhere the StandarJ of Value and Excellence. S. MOUTRIE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Hongkong) Raffles Place, Singapore. Asbestile Sheets are NON CONDUCTORS OF HEAT WATERPROOF FIRE PROOF EASY TO FIX and DO NOT RUST OR DECAY REQUIRE NO PAINT.155 words
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Advertisement210 1922-05-04 11 Raffles Hotel TO-NIGHT GUEST NIGHT, DINNER AND DANCE. Residents and Diners will hnve prior claim t» scats in the Ballroom. Evening- Dress essential for Dancing. Dinner Ballroom Reservations, phone 2"20. SARKIES BROTHERS, Proprietors. Adelphi Hotel EVERY EVENING OUR SPECIAL ORCHESTRA PLAYS FROM 7 to 10 ADELPHI HOTEL LIMITED A. de210 words
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Advertisement78 1922-05-04 12 PROOF OF QUALITY GOODRICH =TYRES= Were Awarded a Diploma at the Malaya-Borneo Exhibition. fr THE OOODRICH TYRE AOENCY ADAMSON OILFILLAN CO., LTD. S! CEMENT (Best Portland CemenO FRESH SHIPMENT AFRIYED Offered at Very Low Price Nunoi Shoten I*. *INCHKSTKK Bf)F«». Telephone 3J6. SINGAPORE. JUST THE STUFF RESCHS AUSTRALIAN LAGER BEER78 words
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Advertisement371 1922-05-04 12 i/\sKFOR,^UI^NETTS M T jsjß^y?jiKT3i¥gfc SIRROBERT BURNETT&6-tLP Wgm African Eastern Trade Corporation, Ltd. (Incorporated in England) SINGAPORE, AQENTS, S.S. F.M.S. Bergougnan Tyres (MADE IN FRANCE.) Fresh stocks are now available from all leading garages and from Sole Agents for S.S. and Malay Peninsula. a. clouet a? Co. 7 s r;; 0371 words
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Article1049 1922-05-04 13 Remarkable Story of Assault At Sea. Remarkable statements respecting 1 incidents on board ship during a voyage from Australia to England were made at Bow Street Police-court on March 31 during the hearing of a summons for alleged assault afrainst James Avern, captain of the steamship Moreton1,049 words
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Advertisement249 1922-05-04 13 >fi\ Auorii Qold tfCcJal X^ ty/ lnt'rn.ti.n,l M t Ji«,l Contrn. ExhiUtfn. Undtn. 1913. \*J ■I 'clS^Pi^ I \i.{ It<V<>l Jll>p->tnlnunt j?n^^gt| Timml ytpp,inlm'.nl v£{ Cert .'>„/„. Cmrt It.ly. 11 I The Food of Kings I I for your Baby 1 Kings command the best the world can give, and249 words
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Advertisement149 1922-05-04 13 IIUIIUIIIIIHIHIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIiriIIIIIHHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHHIIIHIIini SILVER MEDAL AWARDED AT M.B.E. IS ONLY FOR CEMENT MADE LOCALLY. TITAN HAS PROVED ITS SUPERIORITY. G. AURELY Co.. jsß*y \a\ RINa up 28, FINLAYJOU GREEN. g iffi^ ffigl FOR LATEST REDUCTION Tel<-Kram« "AURELY." wk y^^^W^m^^J N I>HICE> Awarded the only Silver Medal for Cement at M. B. E.149 words
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Advertisement347 1922-05-04 14 The Motor Union Insurance Co., Ltd. (lae*Tp«rat«a > U Caflaad) MOTOR VEHICLES DBPARTMBNT All kinds of vehicle* qaotad far. iberal aettlemeat of elalma. Tfc* Coaipreheaaive Policy of the Motor Uaioa in the reeornlaed premier motor poUey. FIKB DBPARTMBNT. I— raatea effects oa BalMlag* aa4 Marchax i\*r fox long or short347 words
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Advertisement460 1922-05-04 14 A*w«U MKazlaUtely |1,fM,«0. S.C. Aavnuie* la fere. «ver $17,Nt,1N The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated ia •traits Bsttlsmeats) HJCAD OITICB t W laekesUr Ho***, BUgapor*. LONDON OmCI U. Old Jewry, B.C. Ta* Coapaay ha* 410,000 deposited wita tke Supreme Court of England and compiles wltk tin Brltllk Life460 words
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Advertisement565 1922-05-04 14 BANKING INTERNATIONAL BANKING CORPORATION (OWNSD BT THE NATIONAL CITT BANK OF NEW YORK). Capital UJ9. $3,000,000 Sarplni and andlriiled Profits r.S. $10,424,000 Head Offlee 60, Wall Street, New York. San Francisco Office 252, Montgomery Street. London Office 86, Biehopig»te, X.C m EASTERN BRANCHES. China: taaton, Haakow, Harbin, Hongkong, Peking, Skangbai,565 words
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Advertisement524 1922-05-04 14 BANKING CAPITAL $4,000,000 SURPLUS $2,000,000 AsiaJßanking r^^CORPORATION ((♦(■i^Sr&l aTV American/ %sk&J&!ffl Institution/ HEAD OFFICB FOR THE FAR BAST Shanghai Singapore Office— 22, Raffles Mace. Current, Saving* Accounts and Fixed Deposits in U.S Gold, Sterling, Francs, Taeli and Local Currency. Drafts Bought, Sold and Entered for Collection. Commercial and Travellers Letters524 words
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Advertisement369 1922-05-04 14 HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION (Incorporated in Hongkong) Capital, all paid np $70,000,000 Silver Reserve $23,600,000 Sterling Reserre, h.-ld ia London 4,600,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietor* $20,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. G. M. Dodwell, Esq. Chairman. Hon. Mr. A. O. Lang Depnty Chairman D. G. M. Tternard, Esq. Hon. Mr. E. V.369 words
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Article442 1922-05-04 15 Notes and Comments On Current Topics. Modern Motor Transport. The 16th annual parade of the Commercial Motor Users' Association was held at Lincoln's Inn Fields m March 25 when over 200 vehicles paraded, entered by many of 'the largest and most r\pii-i--enctd users of mrtor transport. This442 words
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Article462 1922-05-04 15 Possible Sale of Teluk Piah Division. The sixteenth annual general meeting of shareholders in the Lapan L'tnn Kubber Co., Ltd., was held on April 12, at the office of Messrs. Bous'.imi Bros., Colombo. Mr. M. Kehvay Bamber (Director) presided. After preliminaries, the Chairman, in moving the adoption462 words
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Article52 1922-05-04 15 The executive in London of the Lepion of Frontiersmen have received an application for membership from General Smuts. This request by the Prime Minister of South Africa is attri!>uu<l t" the services remleml by members of tho Legion in the Transvaal, every one of whim was on duty during the52 words
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Advertisement215 1922-05-04 15 Dunlop-Cords FOR Fords The cord construction offers GREATER FLEXIBILITY GREATER RESILIENCY LESS INTERNAL FRICTION MUCH COOLER RUNNING DECREASED PETROL CONSUMPTION Dunlop cord equipment for straight side rims is now obtainable. The Dunlop Rubber Co. (aft), Ltd. OUNLOP HOUSE. ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. (HANDIER SIX THE BEAUTIFUL CAR WITH A MARVELLOUS ENGINE.215 words
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Advertisement84 1922-05-04 15 HAIPHONG jdfSjh DRAGON vSp CEMENT -Xtt/pgoS^ Supplied to the Spore Municipality, Government of Johore, Malacca Municipality, F.M.S. Railways and all leading architects and contractors. DUPIRE BROS. Bob Af emti, Biarapon. "Ny Garlsberg" Beer MANUFACTURED IN DENMARK. SIME, DARBY CO., LTD. Malacca, Seremban, Pcngkalan Kempas fcftfjffi HALLAM COMPANY, JB Kuala Lumpur.84 words
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Advertisement296 1922-05-04 16 TO BE LET From May 1, the comfortabUi and commodious residence at 1507, Joo Chiat Lane. TanjotiK Ksitonjr, six budriSßMll, with two bathrooms attached, sitting and dining rooms, with a spacious bac terrace, electric Kgfctl throughout and fitted with table and wall fans. .Servants' quarters and ■even] oathoa i and296 words
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Advertisement541 1922-05-04 16 GUAM KIAT GO., LTD. <5, PUILLiP STREET. G Gauge Gla*»ea. GoogM. V Cntarrrd and White Span Yarn, A Arizes, Axes, Anvilx, N Ni-gro I'lows and Spare Parta, K Knives, Taping and Franlng, I Iron for holdcring. A Avery's Sralii and Bulancea, T Tlurinoniotcrs. Tr-t Curks, Aabestoa Cord. (loth. Millboard, Co.541 words
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Advertisement906 1922-05-04 16 CLASSIFIED 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. $1.13, ten ins. 11.40, twelve906 words
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Advertisement1022 1922-05-04 16 LAND AND HOUSES TO LET, 703, Gaylang Road, rent $45 per month. Apply A. P. Nathergany Co., 14, Market Street. TO LET FURNISHED BUNGALOW, at Tanah Merah, for period of 9 months. Apply Dickinson, c o Sisson Delay. WANTED TO KENT, small furnished lungalow or flat by married couple. Terms1,022 words
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Advertisement603 1922-05-04 16 OFFICES AND GODOWNS TO LET, office and godowns centrally situated with river frontage. Apply Sime, Darby and Co.. Ltd. OFFICES TO LET, 8, Boat Quay, and 7, Telegraph Street, 6, Raffles Quay. Apply Vow Ngan Pan (Heiig Loong), 40, Robinson Road. TO LET, immediate entry, large and substantial godown close603 words
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Advertisement170 1922-05-04 16 At the Dance. The dresse* which excite so much admiration are being obtained from THE BAND BOX tPrineess garments (So 4. BAFFLES CHAMDERS (Opposite Rubicon's adjoining Eztkkr*.) PHOTOGRAPHS For the best of everything in every Branch of Photography ring up MR. BUCKERIDGE Phone W9B THE ONLY EUROPEAN STUDIO in the170 words
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Miscellaneous198 1922-05-04 16 THE STRAITS TIMES TELEPHONES Editorial ard General 48 Manager's Office 1117 All communications relating to editorial matters and news should be addressed to TIIR LLirOR. All communications relating to business matters— advertisements, r.ubscriptioas, accounts, printing, etc., should be addressed to TUB \'ANAGEK. UJVEitTISEME.NT RATES Wants, For Sale, To let, etc.,198 words
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