The Straits Times, 27 August 1923
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Title Section13 1923-08-27 1 The Straits Times No. 27,838, SINGAPORE, MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 1923 PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement207 1923-08-27 1 TjjW p. Dr nk More Good Miik I GENUINE SWISS MILK I is collected from cows grazing on the mountain pastures of the Swiss Alps and prepared under conditions of the most scrupulous cleanliness. It contains all its original cream. The process of sterilization to which it is subjected renders207 words
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Advertisement170 1923-08-27 1 JHew Shipment >• I SINGLE BARREL AUTOMATIC I I EJECTOR GUNS I S (12 OR 16 BORE). 3 i^fes^ DECARBONIZED ROLLED 3 CENTRAL FIRE STEEL BARREL BREECH LOADING n 783k iiaffliiffifiiißllßn iu^ Price $27,50 j^lfy^ \L^ s^/.3U m IVER JOHNSON. American Single Barrel Ejector Shot Gun, accurately choke bored, patent170 words
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Article428 1923-08-27 2 How the River Ped was Originally Formed. "The Birth of the Ganges" w;us the subject of a lecture delivered at the Indian Museum by Dr. E. H. Pascoe, Director of the Geological Survey of Ind:a. The lecture, which was the first of a series to be428 words
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Article167 1923-08-27 2 New Society for Early Stage Treatment. It has been shown, says Mr. Clifford Beers, that two-thirds of suicide cases an due to insanity, and this will continue until clinics for treatment are established in every important centre. He was speaking at the first meeting of the National Council167 words
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Article296 1923-08-27 2 According to a Berlin despatch dated July 21, to The Observer Considerable interest has been aroused both in Germany and Holland by the voyage of the former reigning Duke of Mecklenburg to the Dutch East Indies. The Duke not only, in the midst of an ostensible pleasure296 words
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Article60 1923-08-27 2 A resident of the Northern Territory of Australia lias discovered a deposit of pigment peculiarly suited for makin-r anticorrosivo paint. The deposit occurs in auriferous country near The Shackle froldfield, and seems to be- of considerable dimensions. Paint Made from this material just as it is lifted from the earth60 words
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Advertisement519 1923-08-27 2 PI. £|fcj |lj y Why Baby cries Baby cries to let you know that all is not well with p; i SJj him the poor little fellow has no other way of jj iy telling you. Health and happiness go hand in hand 5t in babyhood, and Baby's cries usually519 words
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Advertisement255 1923-08-27 2 Tea You can't stop metal from rusting by locking it up in a damp room. You can't stop tea from deteriorating by locking it up in a tin with air inside it. Where there's air, there's deterioration. That is why we vacumm-pa.ck Brooke Bond tea. None other is so packed.255 words
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Advertisement166 1923-08-27 2 ♦♦♦♦♦»♦.♦»«♦♦♦»««.«>♦»»«».».«♦ LOWRIE Special Blend of Selected Matured Scotch Whisky The best Whitky on the Market Obtainable from all Leading Hotels and all Liquor Stores SOLE IMPORTERS STANLEY F. WARD CO., (F.E LTD. (Successors to S. AURELY CO.) 2-b, Finlayion Green, Singapore. Phoa« 172. *■< PURE OLIVE OIL is it JOUO166 words
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Article495 1923-08-27 3 Greatly Appreciated by Native Population. Nowadays, wrttM a correspondent, the opening of a cinema theatre is seldom the object of much interest or comment except perhaps from a purely local point of vi w. ircumr.tances, however, alter uxiderably and the ease here considered is one of495 words
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Article280 1923-08-27 3 Uncanny Habit of Sacred Toads." Called by the Mexicans Sacred toads," because they weep tears of blood, the Hern-toad has an extraordinary method of protecting: itself, according to Professor Vemon Baily, who describes the process in the Nature Magazine. The creature is really a lizard. He says In280 words
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Article201 1923-08-27 3 Suggested Fascist! of Public School Boys. Those terrible straw hats worn at Harrow needed the moral influence of mothers and sisters, thinks Lord Claud Hamilton. They were effeminate in appeuvan, inconvenient to wear, and fixeci by an elastic band to the back of the head so that201 words
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Advertisement359 1923-08-27 3 STEAMER SAILIHSS INDG^CHiNA STEAM NAY. COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in Hongkong) Dirrrt Berries' to Japan via Hongkong and Shar.Rhni and to Calcutta via Penang from Singapore. Takiiiß Cargo on through Bills of Lading for Caatan, Umcmp, Swatow, Amoy, Chefoo, Tientsin, Ncwchv.unp;, Yangtaze Ports, Formosa, tho Philippines, etc. nil! PKNANG AND CALCI'TTA359 words
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Advertisement319 1923-08-27 3 AN APPEAL TO BRITONS IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS 2so,oodTdoulars URGENTLY NEEDED FOR THE ARETHUSA TRAINING SHIP 2,600 Old Boys have joined the Royal Navy and 6,500 the Merchant Service. Patrons' THEir: MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEEN. President H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES. Chairman and Treasurer C. E. HALDEN, Esq., SLA. Dep.319 words
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Advertisement366 1923-08-27 3 HEART PAIN'S CAUSE IS MOST OFTEN ANAEMIA. Cure It By Building Up Your Blood. Many women who have thin blood, and .whose nerves arc unstrung, complain of a sensation around the heart which they describe as 'stifling.' It is- an alarming symptom of anaemia, or thin blood, which disappears when366 words
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Advertisement353 1923-08-27 3 PAINT YOUR OWN CAR Send to-day for a free copy of our booklet Instructions for Amateurs to Enamel Car." If the paintwork of your car is Minbby and lost its brilliant r finish, it is not a difficult or expensive problem to make it look like new, providing you know353 words
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Advertisement692 1923-08-27 4 STgflBEn 1 SmILIWS P. 0.-Biitish India and Apcar Line (Comr ■•■>» incorporated la England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENIVSri \R AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. Un'rr (.••net with His Majesty's Government. LONDON FAR EASTERN SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS IOH CHINA \M> JAPAN FOR MARSEILLES, LONDON AND ANTWERP.692 words
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Advertisement717 1923-08-27 4 STEAMER SAILHIfiS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) The Blue Funnel Line Reqrular Service to LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM. ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BBBUBH. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW, MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. BOSTON AND NEW YORK. Taking cargo on through717 words
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Advertisement630 1923-08-27 4 CTEfIKER SfItUMS KONINKLYKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO, OF BAT AVIA) (Incorporated :n Il'lhnd) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE RBTBERLANDB INDIA QOVsTSNIOKT. Telephone Noa. Passage Dept, 131. Freight Dept, 1102. Marine Dept. and TnMklpamt Dept. 1137, Manager's I)e|.t. ICO3. BENf; KALIS— August 2S, Muntok. Djeboes, Plinioe Pnnjrknl-Pimncr and JToh. SWAERDECROO.N630 words
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Advertisement541 1923-08-27 5 STEAMEB SAMMS LONDON LINE Hakone Maru Aug. 27 Suwa Mum Sept. 4 Fushimi Maru Sept. 18 LIVERPOOL MNE Tokushima M;iru Sept. 20 Durban Mnru mid. Sept. Tsushima ilaru end Sept. HAMBI'WG Mil Mito Maru Aur. 25 Matsuye Maru end Sept. N E W_YORK_LINE_TIa_StrEZ SOUTH AMERICAN_LIN« B OMB A Y _y?i541 words
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Advertisement791 1923-08-27 5 OC U STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPY "NEDERLfIND \Jfi(l MilL. ("Nederland" Steam Navigation Company). (object to change without previous notice.) HOLLAND EAST ASIA LINE EPROPEW I INF f I'nited Netherlands Steam Navigation Company). For M.r.e1.1*., London. Hamburg Rotter- HOLLAND AND HAMBURG FREIGHT SERVICE. dam, Antwerp, via Colombo, Suei and landing for Port Said791 words
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Advertisement651 1923-08-27 5 STEfIMES SSIIISSS "EIXERMAN" lINE ELLERMAN ft BDCKNALL STEAMSHIP Co, ltd. (IxoipmaUl n Eagiaad) STEAMER D., Singapore PASSENGER SERVICE OUTWARDS. tea. CITY OF KAKACHI China and .Tnpnn Oct. 5 •g.s. CITY OF PARIS hma ::r,.: Ja;inn Nov. It! •b.s. CITY OK CANTKRBURY Uuaa and Japan Dec 37 HOMEWARDS. t«J». CITY OP651 words
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Advertisement584 1923-08-27 6 CINEMAS EMPIRF CINEMA From Monday, AufUKt 2\ to Wednesday, August 29. In the Second Show at 9.30 p.m. FRANK MAYO Support*.! by SYLVIA DREAMER, in a most vivid and thrilling story of bic of romantic adventure in the Ozarks, where lists and the quickest hand were law, and where the584 words
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Advertisement381 1923-08-27 6 GmEB»«S THE PALLADIUM THEATRE Tel. 903. Tel. 903. (RENOVATED AM) REDECORATED) RE-OPENING, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, at 9.15 p.m. With n Super-programme of ALL-COMEDY including DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS THE NUT (Released by the UNITED ARTISTS CORPORATION). Music for this Occasion by the ARNOLD QUARTETTE (by kind permission of the Adclphi Hotel, Ltd.)381 words
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Advertisement207 1923-08-27 6 WEEK of Basra Bssh CORSETS AT y 4 PRICE W. 8., TWILFIT, OPETTE, LA VIDR JUMPERS VU\\\ft ONXY SILK SKIRTS HOSE RAINCOATS I" Tmm. BLOUSES. TT jUwTT?^ Vmu pri 3#9p A la W selection to jitf BALB CLOSES be offered at H& Fmi)Ay 1 Price. AUGUST FRINGES AND CROCHET BUTTONS207 words
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Article135 1923-08-27 7 FIXITKKS. M-.nday. .\LKU«t 27 llitli Water, ILS4 a.m., 11.11 p.m. Innnal .Meeting, 5.15 p.m. I lub Mi'fting, r> 1 5 p.m. Australasia nail closes. Tuesday. Aueuxt 28 J.'ijih Water, 11.52 a.m., 11.48 p.m. PootbaM, ska. Cup, MlMlaan I v. S.K.C. Hi.iul la the Gardens. \\edne.-da>, August 29135 words
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Article102 1923-08-27 7 K««t Wharf Rasln— Nil. L.i W hari Tara, Rumphina. Sheer WHarf 8!oet Van da IWle. Mala Wii.ir! Hakoni Ham, Mexico Kara, itan, l\ion. Easpirt Dock Ipoh, C. P. Lccoeq, Kelr.ii- iga, Marella. Weal WharJ I ireo, WUla, Jardines Wharf Nil. l'ulo Krani Coal Wharf— Nil. Krpjn'l102 words
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Article289 1923-08-27 7 RU, .::•.)>.. :'..T17 tons, from Calcutta oi V- koliamu 17-8 BAN K() SOOK, Dot, !ll tons, from Ponfor l'ontii:n::k !i.3. ran rjagu mi kong 27-K. Brit., 214 tons, oei Bi n 27-8, DUKA.T, Nor., ;r.i ton-,, :*ror.-. Ssm.-rloda 2«-s for Samariodi F.MELY, Dot, 94 ions, fr.-.r.i r.hio 27-S,289 words
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Article257 1923-08-27 7 To-4ay. Colombo, Durban, Capo Town and South America ..3 p.m. M. liicc.i und Moaf ..I p.m. l'ort Swettenhum i.nd Peni.ig 3 p.m. Malacca, Penan*;, Colombo, Boas, Port London and Antwerp S p.m. PatJ Pahat 8 p.m. I'onlianak 4 p.m. Molucca and Muar 4 p.m. I.utnvin. Sourabaya, P.257 words
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Article36 1923-08-27 7 By Ch'ili Johnn <le Witt Malwa Teesta Kawi Left S'porc July 17 July 23 July 18 July 25 July 30 Arrd. London Au K 13 Auc- 17 Au,:. U Aug. 20 Acg. 2536 words
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Article188 1923-08-27 7 EXCHANGE Singapore, August 27. On London, liank 4 m/s 2/4 5/32 Demand 2/4 1/1G Private m. credits 2/4^ On New York Demand 53 Private 00 55'/i On Trance, IJanl: 000 On India, bank T.T. 174W On Hongkong, Bank d/d 2 p.c. dis. Or-. Shanghai, Bank T.T. 75%188 words
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58 1923-08-27 7 Tone of tlie market.— Quiet. Latest London cablet quote Spot sheet Is. 3'4d. lingaporo Staidard I "ale Crepe. Ciitßiiiif Prices. Buyers, Sell«yi. Spot Sept. Dct.-Dec. lan. -Man Spot Sept. Oct.-Dcc. Jan. -March Singapore Standard Kibbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prieea. Buyers. Sellers. 52% r,3 6SH58 words
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Article203 1923-08-27 7 Issue Val. I'd. lluyers. Sellers. 1 1 Batang i'aUang M*M 0.47 Vi 1 1 Hitam Tin ].:;<( L3S 1 1 .lt:a»loh 0.10 0.20 1 Johan Tin O.::« 0.43 t'l I! Kan:. Kamuntitifj 47/--10 10 Kinta Assn. Ord. 1M *M 6 I.in^ui Tin 4.1.") 4.:;o 10 10 Malayan CoL 22.ni)203 words
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Article140 1923-08-27 7 Issue Val. N. Buyers. Seller*. Q i'l B. Am. Tobacco 5.2.0 5.7.6 10 10 Central Engines 0.00 10.00 10 10 Central Mctors '.',."0 3.G0» El £1 K. Smelting Co. 7.00 7.! 5 5/- 5/- Else. Tramways 1/3 1/9 10 10 Frascr Neavc 38.00 30.00 10 50 Hammer Co. 137.50140 words
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Article110 1923-08-27 7 (J. El:'.'. (5 p C- (1,234,300 par 5 p.c. p.m. S'porr Electric Trtmw>;i, 5 p.c. •KOjMO torn. 3'pore Municipal 6 px. $l.i-7--'.'j'.'u 5«r. 3'porn Municipnl 4*» p.e. of 1907 $1.0(i0,00fi 6 p.e. 41a. S'port Municipal 4*4 p.e. of IMS nj0O,BM p^. dto. S'porn M..r.icip»l 4 'A p.e. of 1800110 words
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Article405 1923-08-27 7 Fr.«r and Co. and l.yall aad Bratf Qvatathtaa. Lateat arailable Sterling Quotations art printed ra anothar pat* on Friday To-day h Prices. Fraser F.yall Co. Evatt. A'kr/.yXcw (?1) 1.26 1.35 1.2". LIB Alor Gajah ($1) 1.40 1.50 1.40 1.50 A. Hitam ($5) 14.00 15.00 14.00 15.00 A. Kuning405 words
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Advertisement696 1923-08-27 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified Adrta., nee page 16. MARROWS OLACES, Marroaa la Byrup. Crystnlizi'd Figs, PitH'appli'.i, Orang* :.iv Lemons, Ginger Cubes. Aaaerted Fruits. I! Hotter, Direct Importer, Europe Hotel Bldg what ABOUT A NUT at the Palladium I WANTED, salu:.miin who now* tha B«--zuar well, factories, ele. 2! Strati FOR696 words
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Advertisement78 1923-08-27 7 THE LATEST DANCE RECORDS MADE IN U.B.A. DANCE ORCHESTRA. list The World Waiting f«r Sunrise HAWAITAV PITITAR^ *ou Remind Me of My Mother HAWAIIAN UUIIAUS. 1126 One Nißht In June 21M li Like No A Like Who Did xou Fool After All Honolulu March 1106 Yankee Doodle Blues 2251 My78 words
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Advertisement383 1923-08-27 7 IMPORTANT THREE DAYS' AUCTION SALE of antique curios, comprising Chinese. Ja v a nese, Burmese, Siamese and Malay porcelain, bronzes, bntssware, cloisonnewaie. siivtrware, krisses, teak and cherrywood furni.urc, oil paintings, different varieties of ecchtda, Persian carpets, teak wardrobe, tabl'j and wall clocks, single and double teak and iron double bedsteads,383 words
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Advertisement373 1923-08-27 7 THE STRAITS TIMES Csn be obtained at the following placet in Singapore I Hotel Tan Wijk. Money Changer, Grosvenor. Kelly and Walsh, Ltd., Rallies Place. Money Changer, Adelphi Hotel. Money Changer, Europe Hotel. Money Changer, Raffles Hotel. Federal Rubber Stamp Co., Raffles Place. Peter Chong, Bras Basah Road. G. H.373 words
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Obituary36 1923-08-27 8 McINTYRE.— On August 17, 1023, at No. 1, Kampunn Parit Street, Labuan, Millicor.t Frances, the dearly beloved wife of H. K Mclntyre, Headmaster Government English School, Labuan. Deeply regretted. (F...1.S and I'enang papers please copy).36 words
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Article44 1923-08-27 8 Mrs. Chok Shin Chook tenders her sincere thnnks to those relatives and frUnds who kindly sent letters of condolence und wreaths on the occasion of her sad breavement by the loss of her beloved husband whose interment took place on the L.nd instant.44 words
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1045 1923-08-27 8 There is not one word of real hope or of practical suggestion in the speeches made by German Ministers on the French note and the financial situation. We 0a not think that these men are onnivin? wilfully at the collapse of Germany's1,045 words
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Article31 1923-08-27 8 The rate of issue of money orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 173 $100. The rate of payment of money orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 176= 5100.31 words
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Article38 1923-08-27 8 Dr. W. L. Teh, frcm Shanghai, and Dr. J. Shellshear," Hongkong University, and Surg. Lieut.-Comm3n.der Hayes, R.N., Naval Hospital, Hongkong, have arrived ly.the P. and O. steamer Kashmir to attend the Medical Conference, opening in Singapore) next week.38 words
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Article59 1923-08-27 8 The Royal Society of St. George notes with pleasure that the branch recently formed at Peking under the presidency of Sir Ernest Wilton, observed St. George's England's Day by a dinner and a dance. It was the first celebration of England's Day wnich has ever occurred in the capital of59 words
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Article50 1923-08-27 8 The Irish Times announces the death, due to a motor accident, on July 16, of Mr. Andrew Lowry, late of the Public Works Department, F.M.S. It will be remembered thst, on leaving Kuala Lumpur, Mr. Lowry returned to Dublin and obtained an appointment a* Chief Inspector, P.W.D., Irish Fro State.50 words
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Article30 1923-08-27 8 It is stated that the China Merchants' S. N Co. is shortly to establish a school of navigation in Shanghai for the training of future officers for China's mercantile fleet.30 words
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Article35 1923-08-27 8 The thirteenth ordinary general meeting of the Temerloh Coconut and Rubber Estate, Ltd., which was called for noon on Saturday, at Penang, had to be postponed for lack of a quorum till Saturday. September 1.35 words
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Article39 1923-08-27 8 Lady Rycroft's health was the cause of considerable anxiety last week when she was laid up with a high temperature. W<> are glad that the latest reports are more encouraging, says the British North Borneo Herald of August 16.39 words
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Article42 1923-08-27 8 The inquiry into the Uaa of the steamer Okara was expected to be resumed at Calcutta on August 20, but was postponed owing to the indisposition of Commander Graham, one of the members of the Court. It will probably be resumed to-morrow.42 words
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Article47 1923-08-27 8 A few visitors assembled at the Leper Asylum, Kuala Lumpur, on Friday afternoon to witness the opening of a Tamil temple provided by Mr. Cumarasami for the use of the Tamil inmates. A priest performed the necessary rites inside the buildings whilst Indian music was played outside.47 words
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Article42 1923-08-27 8 The Eurasian youth named Peter Diaa against, whom were preferred three charges of impersonating a public servant, one of cheating, and one of housebreaking and theft was sentenced to nine months' imprisonment by the First Magistrate, Mr. P. F. David, this morning.42 words
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Article48 1923-08-27 8 Brigadier-General Arthur Herbert Hcssey, C.8., C.M.G., (Royal Artillery retired), of St. James's Court, Buckingham Gate, S.W., who died at Singapore on May 27, aged 59, son of the late Mr. Edward Hussey, of Scotney Castle, Sussex, left property of the gross value of £27,208, with net personalty £27,198.48 words
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Article64 1923-08-27 8 Before handing the key to H.H. the Sultan at the opening of the new High Court Buildings, at Alor Star, the British Adviser, the Hon. Mr. W. Peel, mentioned that the contractor, Mr. H. W. T. Fogden, has finished the work well within •ontract time while Mr. F. W. Wade,64 words
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Article70 1923-08-27 8 The Governor has prohibited the im- < por'.ation or bringing into the Colony of any copy of any publication issued by the 1 Indian Mujahidin Association, Chamar- kand, otherwise known as the Chamar- kand Colony of the Hindustani Fanatics wherever and in whatever language it may be printed. Any copy70 words
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Article87 1923-08-27 8 The mail from home has brought newof Mr. M. Zerner, formerly of the firm of Weill and Zerner (now Weill and Montor), who left Singapore four years ago in a very bad state of health and retired from the business in 1920. Since then he had travelled through the Continent87 words
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Article88 1923-08-27 8 The Malayan Agri-Horticultural Association held a successful meeting on August lt» at the Sultan Idris Collefre, Tanjong Malim. Mr. N. K. Bain, D.0., Ulu Stlrngor, took* the chair and there were present Messrs. O. T. DusseV, D. H. Grist, C. H. A. Huxtable. 8.8. N. Sherson, F. H. Sweeney, Che88 words
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Article91 1923-08-27 8 The Duke of York, as President, end the Duchess of York attended a garden party given by the Overseas League on July 27 in the gardens of the KoyH Botanic Society of London at Regent's Park, at which the guests included quite fair number of Straits Settlements people.! Amongst those91 words
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Article86 1923-08-27 8 By kind permission of His Highness the Sultan of Johore, Colonel Commandant, Johore Miliary Forces, the band of the forces will play a selection of music at the Istana Garden to-morrow night, the 28th inst., commencing from 9 till 11 p.m. (if weather permits) :—Overture, Merry Wives of Windsor selection,86 words
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Article90 1923-08-27 8 A Reuter telegram of the 25th inst., 1 announces the death of Kate Dougles Wiggin (Mrs. G. C. Riggs) the wellknown American authoress, who organised the first free kindergartens for the poor in the Pacific coast, and for several years devoted herself to that work. Her books Timothy's Quest, RebeccaReuter - 90 words
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Article105 1923-08-27 8 Before Mr. Justice Beasley and a special jur> at the High Court sessions at Rangoon on August 16, was resumed the trial of Mr. H. F. Elliott, former director of the Ally Molla Industrial Corporation, Ltd., on four charges, two of dishonest misappropriation and two of conspiracy with Mr. T.105 words
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Article433 1923-08-27 8 Mr. Hastings Rhodps, of and Ross, Pcnan^, has arrived in Singapore. Mr. J. Green, Superintendent of Mail G.P.0., Penfng, is in Singapore on sho leave. Lady Guillemard. Miss Walker aril Mrs. Bratton have returned to Singapore from Penang. Mr. C. S. Kinder, A.C.P., has arrived in Kuala433 words
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Article140 1923-08-27 8 The Consul-General for Japan writes I with reference to the note we published in our issue of Saturday in respect to tlv; j death of Premier Kato, of Japan, that the late Premier was Admiral Baron Tomosaburo Kato, who was the Chief Plenipotentiary of the Japanese140 words
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Article143 1923-08-27 8 The famous French airman, Ladi Lecointe, in describing his altitude flight, said that he began to v.-c axjrgtu after 5,000 metres, and he would have reached 12,000 metres highur, but the nmg showed sijfns of exhaustion. He add. <1 .lust how cold it .was I cannot tell you,143 words
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Article180 1923-08-27 8 The Consul-General for Japan is info mcv by cable that the Impqria! Japai -sc Navy issued the following statement on August 22 ln view of the fact that the naval curtailment treaties have MM into force, the Imperial Japanese Njvy intends as soon as possible to carry180 words
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Advertisement237 1923-08-27 8 THE CORRECT EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES WITH YOUR AFTER DINNER COFFEE ARE 1. c. THE B'.VT! EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS i /kfe AND Y& FASHIONS jjf For the Races Before placing your order let us iff show you our pleasing materials. I A srcart and up-to-date Practical Cutter has just arrived and taken over237 words
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Advertisement130 1923-08-27 8 ALHAMBRA In the Second Show at 9 p.m. MARY ALDEN WITH AN ALL STAR CAST IN THE OLD NEST in 8 Reels. Pathe Presents RUTH ROLAND IN THE TIMBER QUEEN In 15 Episodes or 31 Reels. Episode 3 GUILTY AS CHARGE, 2 Reels. Episode 4 GO GET YOUR MAN, 2130 words
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Article683 1923-08-27 9 M. Poincarc on American Opinion. [BIUTBB'B SIBVICI.I London, August 26. Paris M. Poincare, unveiling a tablet at Condrecourt commemorating the avrival of the first American troops at the front, efequently tributiii the American resolution and energy in sending men to defend on foreign soil the rights of civilised people.683 words
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Article42 1923-08-27 9 [Rxutu's Sebvice.l T...tldi.n, August 2. Paris The first toiwcdo aeroplane the French Naval Air ha.- co pitted her trials. She i\ of 6,000 hori" 1 power and has a motor tArpedo, weight/ 1,540 lbs., suspended unmiii' the fus« lage 142 words
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Article384 1923-08-27 9 Economist on[ the Existing Conditions. [RlUTM'fe S«BVia!.l 1 London, August 26. In the com -r of I a scr i es o f articles on China's finances iv con omist urges prompt elaboration of Mr McNeill's statement of Aur^, v Tne paper de Clares (icneraj mt a ures384 words
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Article111 1923-08-27 9 [Renter's Service.] London, Auprust 25. Moscow Three United States senators at present in Russia are visiting the gold an 3 platinum works at Ekaterinburg, in the Urals. London, August 25. Moscow The Soviet authorities announce that exports from Petrograd are increasing daily and now exceed the imports. London,111 words
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Article83 1923-08-27 9 (Rkutkb'b Sekvici.l London, August 25. Simla Hindu Moslem faction fighting at the Muharram celebrations in the United Provinces resulted in numerous casualties and much destruction of property at Saharanpur and Gonda. The police fired and the disturbances are subsiding. The trouble arose through Mohammedans lopping off branches83 words
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Article93 1923-08-27 9 TRkutu's Suvick.] London, August 26. Apropos of the movement, to which a filip hcs been piven by the arrival of the Trevessa's crew, for an invention of a transmitting wireless apparatus capable of installation in lifeboats, Marconis are exhibiting at the Shipping Exhibition at Olympia, in a93 words
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Article119 1923-08-27 9 [Rxuteb'B Service.] London, August 25. New York Lord Birkenhead's first speech has aroused a controversy, resulting in Mr. Breckinridge, assistant Secretary for War in Mr. Wilson's Cabinet, writing to the Bar Association protesting against Lord Birkenhead being permitted to speak at the Association's forthcoming convention. The119 words
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Article87 1923-08-27 9 [Reutm's Skrvtcr.l London, Autru^t 25. Madrid Military operations with Naval co-operation on a large scale are being undertaken with the object of dis- persing the rebels besieging Tifarauin. Two battleships, a cruiser and three de- stroycrs, with several aeroplane?, yesterday bombarded the enemy's coast encampments. A warship apprehended87 words
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Article72 1923-08-27 9 TRXUTIB'S SIBVICE.I London, Autriv t 26. New York At the time of his death President Harding was preparing a definite plan to call n world congress next year. According to a hitherto unpublished interview three weeks before hi.-: j death, the late President declared that his conscience72 words
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Article61 1923-08-27 9 [KKUTEB'B Siuviri London, August 23. Malta The troopship Egypt has left Chanak for Malta. It is believed that the 2nd Royal Sussex Regiment are aboard and that they will be given a rest at Malta before proceeding to North China. [The 2nd Royal Sussex Regiment are relieving61 words
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Article60 1923-08-27 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, August 20. Prague DaskalofT, the Bulgarian Minister at Prague during the Stambuliski regime, was wounded in the stomach by I revolver shots and died in hospital. His j assailant has been arrested. Daskaluff refused to recognise the new Bulgarian' Government and remained at Prague60 words
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Article37 1923-08-27 9 [Reuter's Service.l London, August 25. Admiral Sir John de Robcck was seriously injured in a motor accident in Lanarkshire last evening. He sustained a fractured skull and was taken to hospital in an unconscious condition.37 words
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Article52 1923-08-27 9 [Reutkb's Sebvicz.] London, August 25. The Paris aviator Drouhin climbed 11,480 feet in a Toussus le Noble 14 horse-power aviette. This is a record. London, August 2G. Athens The (Government have ratified the treaty of Lausanne. London, August 25. Mr. Baldwin has departed for Paris en, rout* to Aix52 words
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Article967 1923-08-27 9 British Bluejacket Saves Life Of Lieut. Commander. Full details of the terrible typhoon which struck Hongkong; on August 18 aro now to hand. Particulars nre given of the damage ashore and afloat, <>nd from the many columns devoled to Urn disastw Wt select the following A967 words
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Article128 1923-08-27 9 The Municipal health statement for the week ending August 18, gives the total number of deaths ns 182 representing a death rate of 25.34 per rnille per annum compared with 24.01 in the prectdins; week and with 29.11 in the corresponding week of last year. The chef128 words
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Article89 1923-08-27 9 Five Thousand for St. Andrew's Hospital. All who took part in "A 9.15 Performance are to be congratulated on the financial success which is revealed by tho following statement Expenditure. To Advertising .IG.OO Printing 2i>1.00 Costumes and Scenery 286.80 Theatre Hire and Lighting 206.06 Attendants 125.00 331.0589 words
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Article86 1923-08-27 9 Singapore, August 27. Rubber.— London Is. 3%d. Local MM. Tin.— London, August 24, £IUO 17s. Gd. Local $96 (175 tons sold). Share Market.— Dull. Rubbers.— Bassetts l.lT'j-1.22'.., Ayer Moleks 1.40-1.45, Allenbys 1.30-1.35, New Craigieleas C7%-72>,*, Mentakabs 2G-28, Bukit Katils 85-90. Tins.— Taipings 92'/i-97'/4. Norths lM\k-lJtnk. Souths86 words
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Article105 1923-08-27 9 Singapore, August 27. Tin.— £l9o 17s. 6d. Rubber. Is. 3Vsd. Unchanged. Kubbers.— Lunas 8-8.10, Craijrielcas >9-71, Amalgamated Malays 2.20-2.25, ndragiris 5.50-5.60, Pajams 6.60-6.80, it£<iellas 4-4.20, Katoyang Bahrus 99L.02V4, Tambalaks 84-88, New Serendahs U 0-3.20, United Malaccas 1.64-1.68, Ualaka Pindas 1.67tt-1.72>6, Changkats 5.40-3.60, Malakoffs 3.10-3.30 ex., Kuala105 words
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Article335 1923-08-27 9 The Shaftesbury Memorial surmount- ed by the world-famous Eros, which has for so many years been regarded as the hub of London's world of pleasure, will not be removed permanently from Picca--1 dilly Circus as a consequence of the replunninjr of the site for the proposed335 words
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Article183 1923-08-27 9 Veritas," writing 1 to the Pinaiiß Gazette, says that a young Chinese, well dressed and to all appearances well educated, called at a house on Tuesday, fully knowing- that the master of the house was away on business. He introduced himself to the lady of the house as183 words
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Article537 1923-08-27 9 Silver Jubilee Celebration This Week. On Friday next, Aigust .".1, Queen Wilhelmina will celctrntc the silver jubilee of her full accession to the throne of Holland. Her Majesty has been, of course, titular sovereign of the DotcU people since the death of her father William 111., who died537 words
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Article343 1923-08-27 9 "OUR" DOCKS— STRAITS MONEY. The Interference of Sir Percy Scott "J. L.," writing to the Times frr.m Venice on July 24, ?:iys lt is mi-: galling to a Singaporean to see his cli made the battleground for the usuul no doubt necessary political struggle between the outs and the ins."343 words
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Article82 1923-08-27 9 The Paris correspondent of the Sunday Express says that Dr. Steinaeh, who startled the world with his method of njuvenation, is now able also to male people old by gland treatment. A girl of 20 who vonmteered for tbt vptri was turned by Dr. Steinach into a82 words
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Article1333 1923-08-27 10 Singapore's Brilliant Win At Kuala Lumpur. (From Our Own Cmrmp&UimuL) Kuala Lumpur, August -ti. [at the greatest sporting event of Uu year, the Malaya Cop final, wai pla.. between Singapore uthern and nor'Jiern sections, re pectively, a crowd which mutt havi numbered ten thoniai I result «u1,333 words
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Article208 1923-08-27 10 The Colman Shield trophy was won on Saturday by the Simpolan Mohibah Club, who met the Darol Bahar F. C. on the Reclamation Ground in the final of the competition. The game was decided by one goal, scored in the first half, and then was208 words
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Article91 1923-08-27 10 [Reuter's Service.] London, August 25. Brooklinc In the final of the women's tournament, Mrs. Mallory beat Miss UeKaae, 6—2, 6—l. Londi .lUßrust 26. Brookiino Tilden and Mrs. Mallory ret: ined the mixed doubles championship. icfeating Hawkes and Miss McKane, 6 3. lf;-8. Brookline In the final of91 words
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Article120 1923-08-27 10 Xo Tournament ties wil! be played this afternoon, owing to the annual general meeting of the Club being held. TUESDAY'S TIES. i; Class Single. Palgrave v. Ferguson. J. W. Winter v. Duff. C Class Singles. Cimpling v. H. C. Baker. Hansen v. King. McOustra v.120 words
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Article265 1923-08-27 10 On S-turday afternoon, on the M.8.E., Stadium Ground, in ideal weather conditions, the first annual police recruits s;w its were held. There were ten events, nil of them keenly contested. Both of the open evmta, the halt mile and the obstacle race, were won by the recruit*. A265 words
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Article295 1923-08-27 10 S. C. C. Team Defeat Telegraphs. The Telegraph Company were defeated by an S.C.C. XI on Saturday. The losers batted first and put together 114, Wishart scoring 27. The S.C.C. batsmen were in good form, and their to3al had reached 215 when play ended. Their opponents seen was passed295 words
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Article272 1923-08-27 10 The Lanka Union won their first tournament fixture on Saturday, when they decisively defeated the S.R.C., thanks to the bowling of Jansen and Chunchie, the former taking four wickets for 20 runs, and Chunchie six for 7 runs. The winners' fielding was also good.272 words
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Article179 1923-08-27 10 Speedy Finishes at New World. There were some speedy finishes at the New World boxing entertainment on Saturday night. C. B. Webb scored a very decisive win over Jack Meekins, knocking him out with a hard right to the jaw after 45 seconds boxing. Webb is certainly a coming179 words
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Article200 1923-08-27 10 Jackson-Millar Cup Race. The 130 yards handicap ra.e for the Jackson-Mihar Cup tcok place at the Swimming Club yesterday morning in a choppy sea and generally unfavourable conditions. There were four entries, Wulff and Buckeridge starting at go, Schude! at 5, and Mallard at 6. Schuaei won200 words
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Article66 1923-08-27 10 We may give a reminder that the antiies fjr the forthcoming Malayan Athletfe championships at Seremban, I Stptcmber B, and H will aseiat the honorary secretary at Beremban of competitor! will send in their entries as soon :is possible so that the necessary accommodation may be arranged66 words
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Article61 1923-08-27 10 The matches in the Scottish League on August 18 resulted as follows :—Aberdeui 3, Clydebank 1 Airdrieonians Hamilton 2 Celtic 2. Falkirk 1 Partick 3, Ayr 0 Heart of Midlothian 6, Clyde 0 Raith Rovers 3, Dundee 0 Third Lanark 1, Hibernians 4 Kilmarnock 1, Queen's Park -161 words
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Article312 1923-08-27 10 Civilisation May Shift to Man's Birth-Place. That the wet tropics may be the centre of the next civilisation is postulated in the World's .Work by Dr. H. J. Spinden, who thinks the futuii' may nnd "isome of our proudest Ncrtheni cities "being abandoned like boora towns312 words
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Article111 1923-08-27 10 The Wolf Law is being screened at the Empire Cinema from to-night, with Frank Mayo as the leading star. Wolf Law tells the days of outlawry in the Ozark Mountain immediately following the civil war. This picture is supported by two episodes of the Mysterious Pearl serial and111 words
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Article91 1923-08-27 10 Ivan Bankoff and Beth Cannon were rewarded on Saturday night with an audience which was, in point of size, in keeping with the quality of their performances. Again their display provoked genuine enthusiasm and it was generally admitted that very seldom ha" Singapore seen more finished dancing. The91 words
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Letter123 1923-08-27 10 Craig Ro ad. To the Editor of the Times. Sir,— For the most etff^c'ous mi Inexpensive cvjre for indigef tion or pain in 1 suggest thai el'"' C ity l :il ht lH make a post-prandial toP v r Cral iioad. Th.. road >?■ so fu^ of holls ;ul so123 words
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Letter200 1923-08-27 10 To the Editor of the Straits Tin\ c< Wt notice fiom your papt*,. Iho 20th instant that crowds of V;' lv beggars happened to be at Knflles a*"** >: ad a stated by your v nt, but may we draw the att\ cr tion of the authorities to200 words
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Article302 1923-08-27 10 Age-Long Traditions of "Scotch Fortnight.' Glasgow Fair, a holiday sometimes known as Scotch Fortnight, is no longer a market but, an occas.on for riotous merry-making. That ss the opinion of Daily Mail correspondent, wno says that to ninetcnths of Glasgow's million inhabitants this is by fai< tne most302 words
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Article216 1923-08-27 10 Recollections of the "Good Old Days." In an entertaining book of prize-ring anecdotes by Mr. Harry E. Clevelan.l (boxing representative of the Sportsman) occurs the following good yarn The Rev. Sir Dudley Bate, ths first editor of the Morning Herald, had a great reputation as a tighter216 words
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Article385 1923-08-27 10 Methods of Seeing Fast Moving Objects. Ingenious methods an now in use in many factories, to anablt an observer to watch the exact action of htrh speed machinery, and to make adjustments i:; apparatus which moves so quickly that it can hardly be seen. It is possible,385 words
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Article220 1923-08-27 10 [■■Prehistoric Events Timed to Within K A Year. y'orty years ago, Gerard De Goer found way which enabled him and Ragnai l ;ken to work out a chronology of the tu jl 13,500 yean. T)e Grtir's and Liden's time scale has ih A year as its unit, and220 words
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Article222 1923-08-27 10 Female Innf I 11 Gets A Fright. Much amusonuJ was caU I' cident which occurrf 1 at seu °P monwealth Governn, 1 111" 11 Unvr j***" l!:l >' which reached Mi lbourm wlth lmm'firants from London August 3. Youthful immigra nts were thechuf a, ton. Early222 words
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Article178 1923-08-27 10 >^Y>11ington me ssage of Aaga sajt Otira tunnel, which is to be ori Saturday, is the lor cially Imel in the) British Empire, and K Jgest tuJ, the list o|f the world's teaffMt u >inth of The lonpctt in Great Britain j s nncls. Aern, four ntiles178 words
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Article39 1923-08-27 10 A large modf. m theatre is to be built 1 Bangkok, m'hc plans allow for I •'■lieatre capablA o f accommodating nearly 3,000 persons. The building would be fconstructtd oW f e rro-concrete and would (be MbtoluttiJ fireproof throughout.39 words
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Article420 1923-08-27 11 Is it Overdone by the Modern (Jirl? An Old Fashioned Mother, in a lettei 1., the Daily Mail, complained that constant dancing involved the modern girl Wearing <i >wn of nerves. Deal I ill lilts of beauty. trance Passing of the ir of repose. To this, toe420 words
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Article304 1923-08-27 11 Patients Capable of Heavy Work. Remarkable operations attended by .1 results were disCTMSed by tht Famous surgeons atlendii'^ the congress of the International Society of Surgery in London. Paris) stated that he took tli" fresh nerve of a dog and grafted H on the nlnar serve in a304 words
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Article155 1923-08-27 11 Prehistoric Survival Suspected. Two n that while passing Echo Lake (Nebraska) their motorcar became stuck in the mud. ami they were ob- il to remain there ail night. were awakened in the middle of the niuht by a tieinendous splashing in th lake, and looked up just155 words
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Article403 1923-08-27 11 DENGUE AND MOSQU ITOES. The Parasite Discovered Quite Recently. In the course of his recent lecture at h' V.M.L.A. Mosquitoes and Dis.•asc" Lieut.-Coloncl B-sset, 1.M.5., director of Public Health, Burma, said ■very resident in Rangoon was familiar .ith dengue and most of them had peroaal experience of the aponising pains403 words
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Article308 1923-08-27 11 Coining Expedition of a Woman Traveller. A woman is to lead an expedition to tlie unknown African forests. She Mrs. Diana Strickland, of London who is jrganising, a British Expedition. One of the results hoped for, says the Daily Express, is the capture of an okapi, SB elusive308 words
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Article254 1923-08-27 11 Important Notice by Toard Of Trade. The British Board of Trade has tsmad be following notice n^aidin^ the transmission of the Distress Signal (5.0.5.) to all ship-owners, masters and operators. It has been brought to the notice of 'he Board of Trade and General Post254 words
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Advertisement106 1923-08-27 11 HAVE YOU HEARD She Gives it All to Me SONG FOX TROT. THE BEST, THE LATEST TRY IT! BUY IT! AT S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. SINGAPORE. CLYNO LIGHTWEIGHT MOTOR CYCLE 2% H.P. two-stroke. THE ARISTOCRAT OF LIGHTWEIGHTS. $450 only. Two-speed Gear Hand-controlled Clutch. Full stock of spare parts on hand.106 words
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Advertisement416 1923-08-27 11 RAFFLES HOTEL Telephone ttXI (in lines) Telephone 292 (10 Lines). MONDAY.-T.a Dan^nt. TUESDAY.— Dinner nance. Tae Finest Ballroom in the Ea,t. WEI>XESnAY.-Or,h, »,-.,l CssMSB, THIRSDAY.— Curst Ni|ht, Dinner and GRILI, open ti.l 12 p.m. nJ5£*S D~_t SATURDAY.— Cnoat Night. Oi.mer and TO-NIGHT Dance. RAFFLES ORCHKSTRA. TEA DANSANT edcar mnxum, M'l-irai416 words
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Article615 1923-08-27 12 England and Her Summer Joys. Of course in England this is the holiday time, fays a writer in The Statesman. These are the days when city clerks slip quietly out of the office to buy a tin of Blanco (complete with sponge) and busily peruse the615 words
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Article287 1923-08-27 12 Passing Prospects of Indian Careers. In India to-day we are witnessing thci passing of a system and a tradition uhich have lasted nt-arly two hundred years, thinks the Daily Graphic. Perhaps it is because we are at heart a nation of diehards that we must always view287 words
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Article103 1923-08-27 12 What did Sir Guy Gaunt say when Mr Kirkwood interrupted his description ol Singapore with the remark, You would be staying- there under the conditions of an admiral There is an unusual variety of readings, says The Observer You never were wronger in your life old103 words
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Advertisement1170 1923-08-27 12 SINGAPORE CRICKET CLUB NOTICE The Annual General Meeting of the Members of the Singapore Cricket Club will be held in the Club Pavilion on Monday, August 27, 1923, at Lit p.m. RISINESS. (a) To receive the Annual Report and Arrnunts for the year ended June 30, tan. President, Vice-President nnd1,170 words
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Advertisement285 1923-08-27 12 HOTEL BRASTAGI Telegraphic Address c Postal Address BRASTAGI, MEDAX 4 Boo feCt ab VC Sea IcVel BRASTAGI. Sumatra, O. K. Climate fresh, invigorating, equivalent to an English Summer. General temperature 52 to 60 degrees by nißht, fit) to ".'i degrees by day. No regular wet season. Rainfall "."> inches equally285 words
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Article689 1923-08-27 13 A Romance of the Nineteenth Century. A Romance of the Nineteenth Century, by C. H. Uudky Waid. John Murray. l Us, net. -My desire to compile this book," writes Major Dudley Ward in his dedicated, 'dates from a wet, dreary d:y passed ot my mother's house twenty years689 words
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Article147 1923-08-27 13 Destructive Animals in Central Provinces. The pages of an official publication seldom make for in'erestinjr reading for the general public, but the current mjitiber of the Central Provinces Gazette will repay perusal, especially to the sportsman, who is still undecided how ami where '.o spend his leave.147 words
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Article197 1923-08-27 13 India iIM a coast-line ruf qww 4,")00 milis, an i.ita of over I.SOU.O 1 square miles, and a population of 350,000,000 hut chiefly due to physical condkii'iis sl.r lias only five ports of ai>y magnitude Karachi ami Bombay on tha wwt i'-mm Madras and Calcutta on197 words
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Advertisement380 1923-08-27 13 CONTINENTAL TYRES vfr'r^tj!^ Bf* •w^Nat m FRESH STOCKS HAVE JUST ARRIVED. Prices Reduced Considerably. Supplies ebtaistaMe from ,t!I reputable dealers or from Sime Darby Co., Ltd. Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) SINGAPORE AND BRANCHES. GREEN ISLAM) CEMENT CO, LTD. (Incorporated la Rang-koaff) PORTLAND CEMENT IN CASKS 37$ LBS. NET 7.380 words
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Advertisement779 1923-08-27 13 iilli. JiuilliJiii w, "^■fliir 1 ll!ill> A^M la mJkj UkAJku AJLAA 9 A mJLAm ..jki,iuHt...i ajP'iJrih^ MMkA i,ji!ili,ii,,illi, jJ^x (bmh AAii y^fl LHB iT^inwl iTyffujßiiFj f iff j. H sr Zy^aVsa^^sißßfj s|j^ I|jm^j>U^alaWs»*BßiiA Libby's Evaporated Milk is unsweetened and may be used for every purpose in the kitchen or on779 words
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Advertisement178 1923-08-27 14 f^_ m i 3 Dawson's Liihcbria BALATAJyBELTING BROKEN JiELTS mean a loss of time for which yot? Run your Machines constantly with "LINCONA" BALATA BELTING. Rrc;:':in,T Strain 12,000 lbs. per square inch. 20;) per cQv.t. stronger than Leather Belting and :itc J y cheaper. Made from selected longstaple Yarns and178 words
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Advertisement520 1923-08-27 14 ■■3asaißißKs.iiß«aii«iißiisiK*sisiiasiMsisiaiaaiiiißiaaaiaiiiHi.aMiißsiaaiiißiiiiiiiißßiaiiiiißiiiMaiiißiiiai»ißaißi»R»riß»»r<ia« Assets over $5,000,000 S.C. Assurance in force over $17,000,000. I The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., (Incorporated In Strait! Settlement!.) HEAD OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE 82, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has ££0,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life Assurance520 words
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Advertisement610 1923-08-27 14 BANKING THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LTD. (Incorporated in England.) Capital Authorised £3,000,000 Capital Subscribed £1,800,000 Capital Paid-up £1,050,000 Reserve Fund and Rest £1,352,105 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Sir R. J. Black, Bart., Chairman. J. M. Ryrie, E»q. U. Melvill Simons, Esq. F. R. Chalmers, Esq. Sir David Yule, Bart. Lord610 words
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Advertisement476 1923-08-27 14 JSANKJNG_ NEDERLANDSCH INDISCHE HANDELSBANK (NETU. INDIA COMMERCIAL BANK) Established 1903. CAPITAL Fl. 60,000,000 (about £5,000,000). ISSUED AND Fl. 65,000.000 (about £1,600,000). RESERVE FUND Fl, 20,000,000' (about £1,675,000). HFJU) OFFICE IN AMSTERDAM HEAD AGENCY IN BATAVIA. BRANCHES: Hongkong, Shanghai, Kobe, Medan, Soerabaya, Samarang, Bandoeng, Weltevredcn, Cheribon. Tegal, Pecalonga, I Probolinggo, Tjilatjap,476 words
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Advertisement443 1923-08-27 14 INSURANCE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Englar.!.) Firs, Marina, Accident, Guarantu* and Motor. Assets exceed MyNMN W. A. SlMS— Manager and Underwriter, Eastern Branch, SingaDore. The Imperial Fire Office. United with the Alliance Asauraiico Co., T.t-I. (lncorporßted in England) 1 and 2, Bartholomew Lane, London, Established ISO 3.443 words
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Article780 1923-08-27 15 Biggest Smuggling Combine Yet Discovered. The North-China Daily N'ew.s (Shanghai) is able to state upon very reliable authority that details arc coming to light of an opium smuggling combine working upon a huge scale, far wider than anything in brought to the notice of the authorities for780 words
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Article242 1923-08-27 15 Contrarities in the New Act. Under the Expiring Laws Continuance Act, which has now been passed by the House of Commons, the Shops Early Closing Act is continued up to the end cf 1924. Under this Act, as amended last year, it is legal for a shop242 words
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Advertisement236 1923-08-27 15 jj Spurious Parts are not good enough for others are they good enough for you l**«K YOU would repudiate the sugßCs- jfe I tion that what was not good Jr enough for others was good enough for you. yet every time you buy a spurious part you accept something that236 words
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Advertisement241 1923-08-27 15 A LIMITED NUMBER OF At Clearance Prices SUITABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING LORRIES AND BUSES. FORD 1 TON $25 and $30 each nett. FIAT PA TON $35 and $40 each nett.c. > on t DAIMLER IV% TON $40 each nett. HALLEY 3 TON $35, $45 and $50 each nett. BROCKWAY DENBY241 words
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Advertisement294 1923-08-27 16 TO LET A spacious top floor frontage fitted with electric lights, ceiling fan and bathroom attached, suitable fcr a General Office. For further particulars, apply at 85, PHILLIP STREET. DO YOU KNOW That Eyeglasses properly fitted are a. dl«--t nctively your, as your thumbprint T Yonr lens*, must be held294 words
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Advertisement325 1923-08-27 16 THE PARISIAN HOUSE AND BON MARCHE. All goods for ladies at lowest prices. Buying largely, we sell for less, selling largely, we buy for less. Soon to arrive from Paris, good washing dresses from $5.00 At GROSVEXOK HOTEL BUILDING. THE ELKAYES POTTERIES OF SINGAPORE PRODUCE Latex Cups of various sizes325 words
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Advertisement890 1923-08-27 16 CLASSIFIED AT Th* PREPAID charge* for Wants, F type, (average six words to line) are pe cts, three ins. 64 cts., four ins. 82 cts., twelve ins. $1.55, fifteen int. $1.72, eighte $2.25. Minimum charge $1.00. Advertisei not specified are published until eounterm 26 ets. extra is made for use890 words
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Advertisement852 1923-08-27 16 IVERTTSEMENTS 'or Sal*, To Let, etc., In ordinary close act r line one insertion 28 cent*, two in*. 48 five ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.18, ten in*. $1.40, •D ins. $1.87, 20 ins. $1.99, 25 ins. (1 month) aents of which the number of insertions is •oded and charged accordingly.852 words
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Advertisement438 1923-08-27 16 BETTER VISION Weans better work, greater comfort greater pleasure and interest in thing* seen a more useful and happy citizen, in short. Eyesight will fail— unfortunately. But your impaired earning power can be restored and pleasure added to all your activities by having your eye. ministered to by a qualified438 words
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Advertisement325 1923-08-27 16 SEXUAL SCIENCE SERIES SEXUAL PHYSIOLOGY, hy R. T. Trail, M.D, $5.M SEXI'AL SCIENCE AS APPLIED TO j THE CONTROL OK MOTHERHOOD I by J. P. Vair $JJS SEXI'AL KNOWLEDGE FOR THE YOUNG MAN. hy J. P. O*Jf $2.5* SEXI'AL KNOWLEDGE FOR THE YOUNG WOMAN, hy J. P. Galr ttM LOVE325 words
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Miscellaneous199 1923-08-27 16 THE STRAITS TIMES TELEPHONES. Editorial and General Manager's Office 111" Vll communication, rclnttng to editorin matters and news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business matters—advertisements subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc... should be addressed to THE MANAGER ADVERTISEMENT RATES. Wants, For Sale, To Let, etc., in ordinarj199 words
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