The Straits Times, 29 October 1923
1923-10-29
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Title Section13 1923-10-29 1 The Straits Times. No. 27,392, SINGAPORE, MONDAY, OCTOBER 29. 1923, PRICE 10 CENT^.13 words
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Advertisement332 1923-10-29 1 SENSED Bg{ Drink More Good Milk MAN'S FIRST AND FINEST FOOD. DRINK hIH THE OLD, ORIGINAL, GENUINE For general household pur- 7 7 poses use BEAR Brand #"N Ik #ff" ■"9 "I Unsweetened Condensed CO I VI 1 I z2T Milk, a very rich, thick KjWIIJIJ -LVJLJLAJki. mountain milk which332 words
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Advertisement167 1923-10-29 1 That Wonderful Fancy Dress YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE MADE MASKS vrnn^ CORDS POMPOMS TINSELS TASSELS RIBBONS a You can get all the materials and novelties you will want for it and have it made •at I at I ROBINSON CO., LTD. (Incorporated in Singapore). **HfIUBBaBBBBBaaaBBMaBBaBBBBB*DBBHK»K&KDaC»a!«i¥£2O*ynfitEa: t: U n a167 words
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Article762 1923-10-29 2 Estate of Hadjee Moona Mohamed Syed The following Singapore properties belonging to the estate of Hadjee Moona Mohamed Syed, deceased, were sold by auction at the saleroom of Messrs. Huong Koon Seng and Co., 30 Chul-a Street on October 24, and 25 999 years' leasehold lands and houses762 words
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Article342 1923-10-29 2 The report of the directors of the Singapore Para Rubber Estates for the year ending June 30, 1923 states that the balance brought forward from last year was £8,097.6.7, less bonuses and allowances granted manager and staff £310.5.8. Profit on the year's working as shown by the342 words
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Article21 1923-10-29 2 In the workhouse, I was fed on the fat of the land at the expense of overtaxed ratepayers.— A grateful tramp.21 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement250 1923-10-29 2 Big Bargain! GENUINE AMERICAN MOTOR P SB gV Double Powerful Springs 9 Extraordinary Sound box. Piano-polished. Season Company, Ltd. (Incorporated in the S.S.) 11l and lit, NORTH BRIDGE BOAD, (t Btorlwl Buildin.-). 4.«. >>....«»«♦»»«♦«♦«»<. ♦♦»<«»»♦»«♦♦»«»»«♦♦♦♦«♦♦«♦««♦♦»♦«) R. B. Gilchrist Co. GENERAL EXPORT MERCHANTS. We offer firm r.i.f. Singapore, Penan*, Port Swettenham250 words
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Advertisement235 1923-10-29 2 Tea We can tell you in half a jiffy why you should buy Brooke Bond tea. It is vacuum packed and cannot deteriorate before you get it. The dealer who does not stock Brooke Bond may take half-an-hour trying to persuade you that something else is just as good. Cut235 words
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Advertisement375 1923-10-29 2 WINES LIQUEURS CLARETS. CHIANTI, Mirafiore or Fassati Ex. Duty. Inc. Duty. Per case of 12 litre bottles $11.60 $14.00 Per case of G litre and 12 half litre bottles $11.60 $11.00 SUNDRY WINES. MARSALA, "Florio" Per case of 12 litre bottles $11.60 $14.00 VERMOUTH, "Ciniano" Per case of 12 litre375 words
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Article750 1923-10-29 3 Impressions of a Traveller From Europe. A dislike of all that pertains to the Soviet regime and the difficulty of obtaining 1 knowledge of actual conditions in Russia 'to-day owing to the rival floods of propaganda, must inevitably deter people from going home by the Siberian750 words
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Article198 1923-10-29 3 We have resently commented on the poor equipment of lighters at the harbour of Singapore, and tile consequent loss to underwriters and additional expense of shipment in the way of insurance costs, says the Manchester Guardian. This does not appear to be the only direction, however, in198 words
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Article20 1923-10-29 3 My husband's capacity for telling lies is equalled only by his capacity for holdin* beer.— Woman at Tottenham Police Court.20 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement348 1923-10-29 3 STEfIWER 3JMUMS STRUTHERST BARRY OPERAIING U.S. GOVERNMENT SHIPS SINGAPORE TO LOS ANGELES AND SAN FRANCISCO U.S.S.B. s.s. WEST IVAN Oct. 31 to discharge and load U.S.S.B. s.s. WEST PROSPECT Not. 16 to discharge and load U.S.S.B. s.s. WEST FARALON Dec. IB to discharge and load inu subsequent steamers approximately 30348 words
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Advertisement568 1923-10-29 3 STEAMER SAILINGS INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. COMPANY. LIMITID. (laeorperated ia Hoafkoag) Direct Berrlce to Japaa tU Homkoag aad Shanghai and to Caleatta rla Peung from Singapore. Tikii.it Cargo on taronga Bills of Lading (or Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Chefoo, Tlcntiin, Nenchwaag, Tang-Use Porti, Forsioea, tke Philippine*, etc. 7OS PENANG AND CALCUTTA568 words
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Advertisement344 1923-10-29 3 AFTER FEVER Renew Your Strength and Vitality By Building I p Your Blood. The evil effects which follow many dUeases— especially Malaria, Typhoid, Scarlet Kevcr, Dysentery and Diphtheria are caused by the bad condition in which the blood >* left. As result the sufferer continues to lose liish, grows nervous344 words
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Advertisement249 1923-10-29 3 WE INVITE YOU TO INSPECT OUR LARGE SELECTION OF Ladies 9 and Gent's Gold and Silver Cigarette Cases Ladies' Vanity Cases Onyx Jewellery Brazilian Jade and Crystal Beaded Necklaces Crystal Cut Glassware Watches, etc. ALL GOODS AT RIGHT PRICES. WEILL MONTOR E, HIGH STREET, SINGAPORE. 'eee.aeeee»seeeeeeeee«»e»ee»e»e«eee»eeeeeee»eeseeeeeeeeei YOU NEED BETTER LIGHTS249 words
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Advertisement704 1923-10-29 4 nuati mum P.l 0. British India Apcar Line (Companies Incorporated in England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO. Under Contract with His Majesty's Government. LONDON-FAR EASTERN SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS FOR CHINA AND JAPAN FOR MARSEILLES, LONDON AND ANTWERP. Tonnage Dae S'por* Tonnag*704 words
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Advertisement93 1923-10-29 4 DOLLAR LINE Far Boston. New York and Norfolk Tia Saea. M. S. DOLLAR Loading Singapore, December 28 Through Bills of Lading lssned from Singapore to the Principal Cities of tna United States and Canada. For further information as to Rates, etc., apply to DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINES, Ld. No. 117/121, Market93 words
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Advertisement686 1923-10-29 4 STEAMER SAUWtS THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. (Incorporated in England) The Blue Funnel Line REGULAR SERVICES TO LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW, BOSTON AND NEW YORK. Taking- cargo on through686 words
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Advertisement708 1923-10-29 4 RORMKLTRE MRETVMRT MAATSeRAPPM IBOIJX PACKET NAVIGATION CO, OF BATATI4) (lacorponteO ia Holland) (TNDnt CONTBACT WTTH THE NEIHERLANDS INDIA VOVHNsUITT. T*l*pk*a* Nee. Passag* D*pt. HI, Fr*lgat Dept. IIM, Marlae Dept. aad TraasklM.at D*pL 1417, Manager's Dept. IN*. DONGGALA— October 29, Pontianak. WSSaZ^^^EStt!"*- Pemanskat nd Sarab0 BOE Koba' GAN oCtobCr 31> Munlok708 words
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Advertisement458 1923-10-29 5 STEAMER SAILINiS N. Y. K.~ LONDON LINB Haknsaa Mara Oct. 18 Kitano Kara Nov. C Haruna Maru Not. U LIYUBPOOL UNB Lyons Kan Not. 7 Toyohashi .Maru mid. Dec. HAMBURG UNB Matsumoto Maru Not. 15 Tajimu Muiu mid. Nov. Dakar Maru mid. Dec. MTW TOBK UNB Tia SUBB Sailing date458 words
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Advertisement400 1923-10-29 5 STEAMER SAJJNM O.S.K. Prepesed suiilmj* from Slngapere. (sabject to aaaage witkoat prerlons notlee.) KUBOPKAN LINB Fer Marseilles, London, Hambarg, Better. dam, Antwerp, Tia Colombo, Sees aad Port Said. Ait. Dep. PARIS MARU Oct. 30 Oct. 31 LONDON MARU Not. 8 Not. Calls at Aden, P. Sudan. Not calling at Colombo.400 words
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Advertisement409 1923-10-29 5 STEAMER SAHJNfiS STOOMVAART MAATSCHAPPY "NEDERLAND" <" Nederland Steam NaTigation Company). HOLLANI EAST ASIA LINE <»f the United Netherlands Steam Narigatlon Company). HOLLAND AND HAMBURG FREIGHT SERVICE. loading fer s.s. CELEBES, October 30 ROTTERDAM and ADAM. s.s. OOSTKERK, November 17 HAMBURG and BREMEN g.s. BOEROE, November 25 ROTTERDAM and ADAM. s.s.409 words
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Advertisement30 1923-10-29 5 Drawn-Thread Redaction SALE IS COMING. Commencing October 25 to November 25. Everything at .peci.l offers. Come at once. CHINESE DRAWN-THREAD WORK CO. O, High St. and SO, Column 9t, Singapore.30 words
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Advertisement682 1923-10-29 5 STEAMER SAILINGS "ELLERMAN" LINE ■LLHRMAN BUCKNALL BTBAMSHIP Co, Lib. (Incorporated in Kngland) STEAMER Dmt Singapore PASSENGER SERVICE OBTWARD& sj. CITY OF PARIS Chi«a and Japaa Nov. 16 s.s. CITY OF CANTERBURY hiaa and Japan Dec. 27 HOMEWARDS. tMi CITY OF KARACHI Marseilles London Dee. 8 •a* CITY OK PARIS Marseilles682 words
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Advertisement592 1923-10-29 6 CINEsMS PALLADIUM THEATRE Tel. 903. Orchard Road. From Friday, October 26 to Wednesday, October 31. TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT An Exceptional Programme 7 p.m. 9.15 p.m. (nightly). 7 p.m. 9.15 p.m. (nightly). THE GREAT JAPANESE EARTHQUAKE FILM Supported by TWO GREAT BOXING EVENTS At 7 p.m. 9.15 p.m. only LUIZ FIRPO v.592 words
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Advertisement88 1923-10-29 6 Whirlwind Hurricane Go-get-them 1 1 BOON— It See CHARLES HUTCHISON'S 30 REELS SERIAL AT SURINA THEATRE TO-NIGHT All 15 Episodes— the whole 30 Reels I in one night. Showing the whole week, through popular requests, therefore Tuesday, 30, will positively be the last night. NOTE THE TIME 7.15 P.M. SHARP,88 words
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Advertisement347 1923-10-29 6 CINEMAS Palladium Theatre TO-DAY at 7 and 9.15 p.m. and following evenings THE GREAT JAPANESE EARTHQUAKE SHOWING Wonderful Views of Burning Tokio, taken on the day of the Earthquake. The Devastated Area, The Destruction of the Oi! Depots, etc., etc. IN ADDITION A Special Boxing Programme Including LUIZ FIRPO v.347 words
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Advertisement296 1923-10-29 6 1924 1924 LETTS' DIARIES. LETTS' DIARIES. No. 990-B. y No. 20-A. POCKET DIARIES. fMflBS»9HHsai POCKET DIARIES. Size 3's by 2<z ins. size 3". by 24 ins. One day en a page. Jai^^s^ < !ul for ra h on Bound leatherette. i B Diernon. Price $1.25. BJIwiM I'rire $1.35. No. 660-B.296 words
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Article154 1923-10-29 7 FIXTTWS. Monday, October 29 High Water, 0.55 a.m., 0.25 p.m. Tuetidiy. October 30 Hijrh Water, 1.31 a.m., 0.50 p.nV. Chumber of Cnn:i.uTce Mtj., 2.15 p.m. Wedaeeday. Oct<»h«r Jl llich Water. 2.14 a.-.i.. IM p.m. lion'.twaril 11. I. mail close. Csil. Aid Society Annual Mtg., Governmqnt Ho-jse, 10154 words
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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article83 1923-10-29 7 Kaat Wharf Baain—Kfl East Whnrf Tara, Melcliior Trcub. Sheen Wharf Nil Main Wharf Rembrandt, Circe. Empire l»o<-k Kepong, Himalaya Mam, Marella, Hosang. West Wharf Troilus. Jardines Wharf -Ipoh. Pale Brant Coal Wbarl-NU. Keppel Harboer. Main Wharf Sybil, Scott Hail?y, Batavier, Motfristone, Nerite, Paludina. Coal Wharf—Nil. Oil83 words
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Article300 1923-10-29 7 AYL'THIA, Brit.. 201 tons, from T. Balu JT-10, for T. Balu unc. i BAN HONG BEE, Sar., 99 tons, frpra Sibu •-•7-10. [or Sibu 30-10. BAN POH GUAK, Brit.. r,79 ton.-,, from j Sourabiiya 27-10, for Sourabaya 1-11. BOEI ONGAN, Hut.. I7t tens, (real Bourabaya '.'!i 10, for300 words
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Article198 1923-10-29 7 lulun Sambu 2.30 p.m. relasabs and Itombay P-m Peft Sw.ttin'iam and Medan U p.m. Port Swettennam and Penang > p.m. Malacca and Muar 3 p.m. Malaec* and Mnir M ..4 p.m. Sarawak and Goebilt p.m. Pontianak 4 p.m. Krlantao By train 6 p.m Itntia ia, Saniaranj;, Soiiral)»ya,198 words
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Article42 1923-10-29 7 By l.fft Arrd. Spore l.ondun Vondel Sept. 17 Oct. 12 Teesta Sept. 19 Oct. 16 Tambora Sept. 24 Oct. 19 Pongola Sept. 28 Oct. 22 P. lii-r Wtlrrlnmli-n Oct. 1 Oct. 2. r Anilrc ii Oct. 1 Oct. 2742 words
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Article183 1923-10-29 7 I EICHANGB Singapore, October '2'J. On London, Bank 4 m/s 2/4 :»/16' Demand 2/4 3/32 I Private 3m. credits 2/1 li>/32 On New Yoik, Demand 52% 1 Private S)0 d/s 54% On i-'rtnc?, Bank 850 On In-ua. Bank T.T. 166 l 3 Ota Honskonj;, Bank d/d l->183 words
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70 1923-10-29 7 Tone of market :—Qifiet. Latest London cables quote Spot sheet Is. l%d. Spot •NOV.- 1. 1 e. J.-.n. -March April-June Si ingapore Staadard t ale Crepe. Closing Price*. B'lT-ri, galUtl 4G Spot Nov.-Dec. January-March Singapore Standard Eibbe.1 Smoked Sheet Closing Price*. Bnyem. Sellers. 41^170 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article213 1923-10-29 7 Val. I'd. Buyers. Sellers. 1 1 Batanir Padang 0.35 0.40. 1 1 Hitani Tin 1.40 1.45 cd. 1 1 Jelantoh 0.20 norn 1 1 Johan Tin O.2'J 0.3.) £111 Kar.i. kamunting 45/- 46/--il il Kamun'-inu Tin 37/11 08/ i) 10 lv Kinta A?sn. Orel. 7.10 7.25 ."> ."> LJnfai213 words
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Article140 1923-10-29 7 Issue Val. I'd. Buyers. Seller*, fl i'l B. Am. Tobacco 5.7.G 5.11.3 10 10 Central Engines 9.00 10.00 10 10 Central Motors 3.25 3.75 11 il JC. Smelting Co. 7.15 7.2."> I/- 0'- Klec. Tramways 1/6 2/--10 10 Frasor&Neave 38.00 30.00 50 -iv Hammer Co. 135.00 140.00 100 100140 words
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Article117 1923-10-29 7 I. En*, fi p.c. $l,2:>4,:!00 par 5 p.c. p.m: Spore Electric Tramways, 5 p.c. nro.OOO nom. S'poic Municipal 5 p.c. $1,57 X,000 par. Spore Municipal 4'j p.c. of IHO7 $1,000,003 p.c. dis. Spore Municipal 4'j p.c. of 1909 51, C00 ,500 5 p.c. dis. Spore Municipal 4'j pc. of117 words
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Article401 1923-10-29 7 aid IV and Lyttl mid R»att'« Qmtatlm*. Latent available Sterling Quotation* are printed on another page on Friday. To-dar's Prlcn. Fraau 1 tail A K- Co. Bratt. A.U«nbyN«r(sl) i.:r> l.:;o i.-j:. i ,::o Aloi- (Jnjah <$n I.'JO l.::o 1.2.-1 1.35 A. H:Un <*5) ISM 14.50 13.75 14.25 A.401 words
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Advertisement79 1923-10-29 7 Victoria Theatre Tel. S2«. In aid of the fund for the relief of distressed Britishers who have suffered severe losses in the recent Earthquake in Japan THE SINGAPORE AMATEUR DRAMATIC COMMITTEE WILL PBESENT A MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT Consisting of DANCES, SONGS AND SONG CYCLE ON on Saturday, Monday, Wednesday79 words
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Advertisement303 1923-10-29 7 MADAME RENEE has just arrived from Paris with a large selection of the latest Parisian models. Large choice assortment of MORNING, AFTERNOON AND EVENING DRESSES AND HATS. INSPECTION CORDIALLY INVITED. From 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Raffles Hotel (Room 158). NEW SHIPMENT LAMB Just Arrived. SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE CO., LIMITED303 words
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Obituary40 1923-10-29 8 CHENG.-John Chonp Kang Sor.g, »rci! 13 of 193, Queen Street, Sinpupori', on Oct.-.l et 23, IMS, drowned wfciU bnthini; lit Kit:..iCoon River. Funeral to-morrow at 4 p n. to liidailiti i Cemetery. X.M.S. «n 1 liaugkuk papers please cupy.40 words
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1092 1923-10-29 8 The Straits Times. MONDAY, OCTOBER 29. SIAM AND PATANI. We received some little time ago pamphlet entitled Siamese Abuses in Patani." We have read the paniphl-t and we do not deny the abuses. V< should like as good friends of Siam tv point out that, in its wide and quite1,092 words
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Article29 1923-10-29 8 According to a telegram to the Xanyo Nichi-nichi, search is being made in Japan fcr 300 prisoners, out of 3,000, who were temporarily released during the earthquake at Yokohama.29 words
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Article43 1923-10-29 8 The Spiritual Healing Service will be held ts usual in St. Andrew's Cathedral on November 2. The C. E. Z. sale is open ir the morning' so that members can attend both, either before or after the service the two noort not clnsh.43 words
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Article33 1923-10-29 8 The rate of issue of money orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 104 to $100. The rate of payment of money orders from India and Ceylon is Rs. 170 :o $100.33 words
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Article36 1923-10-29 8 Sir William Beach Thomas, writing to the Daily Express, states that th? farmer> of Essex are losing so heavily that th?y declare it will be necessary to reduce farm labourers' wages from 275. to 15s. weekly.36 words
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Article50 1923-10-29 8 The special dinner and ball given at Raffle-s Hotel, on Saturdsy evening, in aid of the Singapore Fund for the Relief of distressed British subjects by the recent catastrcphy in Japan, was a great success, t being estimated tint a sum of about $600 will be available for the fund.50 words
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Article54 1923-10-29 8 The Cutty Sark, the famous old China tea-clipper, now lying in Falmouth Harbour, is to be restored to her former rig as a three-masted sailing ship and used by her owners for training of 80 boys for the mercantile marine. Constructed of teak, with copper fastenings, the Cutty S'-rk is54 words
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Article54 1923-10-29 8 A report has been received by the Orchard Road police that a Javanese was murdered recently and secretly buried near the road leading to the Bukit Timah golf course. Enquiries are being made by the police, and go'few must not be surprised if they encounter mysterious digging operations on their54 words
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Article56 1923-10-29 8 The Council of the National Farmers' Union in England has decided to inform the Home Secretary that the afrricultural community remains opposed to the continuance of the war-time daylight saving experiment," and that if summer time is to be reintroduced next year, it should only be done if an international56 words
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Article71 1923-10-29 8 At the Colombo Police Court, before Mr. W. J. L. Rogerson, on October 18, Inspector C. A. Horan, of the Maradana Police, charged K. J. Senn and N. J. Rasiah, employees of the Asiatic Petroleum Company, with theft of 200 gallons of petrol cf th 3 value of Rs. 700,71 words
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Article66 1923-10-29 8 The shipping correspondent cf the Daily Tciegnph, referring to the proposed sale of steamers by the Commonwealth Government liny, states that the best way bo disprse of the vessels is by auction. preferably on the Baltic Exchaniro. I'ro•/idinR the reserve plact-d on the vessels i? moderate, now is an opportune66 words
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Article66 1923-10-29 8 The latest report on the Maritime Trade of Bengal reveals a remarkable impiovement in German trade with Calcutta. Germany's sales to India have advanced from 1,41 lakhs to Rs. 2.22 lakhs, and are approaching the pre-war average of Rs. 2,64 lakhs, while her purchases amounted to Rs. 7,09 lakhs, exceeding66 words
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Article74 1923-10-29 8 The Bombay' Burmah Trading Corp "ration, Ltd., have received a ccble announcing th? death at home on October IK, of Mr. Robert Baird Robertson Mair, fr m Maetr. Mr. Mair joined the Corporation in 1900, and saw service '.n Rangoon, Moulmein, and Java before gfcng to Bangkok. He was at74 words
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Article82 1923-10-29 8 The sdect'on of Auckland as the probable site for a huge astronomical t. lesc: pc, which the authorities df the Yale University propose to erect in the Southern Hemisphere, was announced by the Mayor as the result of negotiations between the City Council and the University. The telescope will bo82 words
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Article108 1923-10-29 8 The Rangoon Corporation considered, on October 12, the offer of the Government of a war trophy in the shape of a Turkish 3 5 field gun with limber. Messrs. Patail, U. Tok Kyi and G. S. Clarke, representatives of the Indian, Burmese and European communities respectively, raised objections, asserting that108 words
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Article107 1923-10-29 8 The Hongkong Development Building and Savings Society, Ltd., has been formed prnc .pally for the purpose of building houses in Hongkong with a view t meeting the great demand for housing accommodation which exists at the present time. About 2,000 applications have been received by the promjtcrs from persons iksiring107 words
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Article127 1923-10-29 8 Two young actresses, Misses Wah Hung and Wah Veok, who are leaving for a holiday in China, played to a crowded hall at the Poh Cheung Choon Theatre on the nights of October 24 and 25. It is understood that the whole proceeds from the sales of tickets will be127 words
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Article469 1923-10-29 8 Mr. H. A. Smitb, of Kombok Estate, is proceedng to Borneo on a fortnight's le-avc- Mrs. H. J. Topliss is leaving by the Marella for Sydney and from there will g on to New Zealand. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Roberts, of Port Diekaoa, have left fcr469 words
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Article46 1923-10-29 8 JTo-morrow at 5.30 p.m. the 2nd Bn. Royal Sussex Regiment will be inspected on the Padang by H. E. the Governor. The general public will no doubt take advantage of this opportunity of seeing the new battalion paraded at full strength.46 words
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Article115 1923-10-29 8 We much regret to announce that Mr. J. Cheng Kang Song, aged 19, son of Towkay Cheng Khye Yong, a medical student and past pupil of St. Joseph's Institution, was drowned while bathini; in the Serangoon Kiver about four o'clock jesterday afternoon. It appears that the deceased suddenly115 words
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Article169 1923-10-29 8 Spe-king at the Imperial Conference on October the Duke of Devonshire made the following statement in regard to Malaya I am giad to report that the economic depression in Malaya, especially in the two main exports of tin and rubber, would seem to be passing. The revenue169 words
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Advertisement103 1923-10-29 8 Have You Tried an "Embassy" No. 77? THE ARISTOCRAT OF VIRGINIAN CIGARETTES. CICAREfTES WT v Df.i\ q y.'iO !A 'VHtf List of presents given in Exchange for Coupons may be obtained from BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO Co. (STRAITS) Ltd. (Incorporated in Kr.glatid; SINGAPORE. PENANO AND KUALA LUMPUR. S.LVERWARE LITTLE'S FOR VALUE103 words
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Advertisement181 1923-10-29 8 ALHAMBRA In the Second Show at 9 p.m. sharp. t CONWAY TEARLE IN LOVE'S MASQUERADE in 5 Reels. LEW CODY IN THE BELOVED CHEATER in 5 Reels. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. EUGENE O'BRIEN IN IS LIFE WORTH LIVING? in 5 Reels. TAN CHENG KEE Co, Ltd, Proprietor*.181 words
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Advertisement44 1923-10-29 8 On Other Pages, Pax* Local Property Sale 2 Over The Siberian Route 3 Daylight Robbery To-day 9 Reutcr Cubit* 9 Cjuncil Matttag To-day 9 Indian Labour Officer Arrives 10 Sunday Motor Smash 10 To-day'a Share Market 10 Sport in]: NYv... U>. II and M44 words
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Article614 1923-10-29 9 American Cooperation Much Restricted. M. Poincare Reiterates His Policy. [Reuter'b Service.] London, October 27. Brussels Belgium has notified London and Washington of acceptance of the suggestion that the Reparations Conference should be appointed by the Reparations Commission. Londm, October 27. Rome It 3)1 semi-officially reported that Italy has favourably614 words
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Article112 1923-10-29 9 [RECTfR's Service.] London, October 27. New York The selection of Mr. Kclloctk as successor to Mr. Harvey as Ambassador to Britain has considerablysurprised Washington, chiefly because his name was never previously mentioned in lh'»s connection, although it is now known that Mr. Harding ha<; him in mind for112 words
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Article103 1923-10-29 9 [Reuter's Service.] London, October 27. Yesterday's discussions of the Economic Conference on Empire currency had especial relation to Mr. Darling's scheme for common Empire currency bills for the Dominions using sterling curreacy, which Mr. Massey urged should be considered by a special committee with a view to alleviating103 words
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Article65 1923-10-29 9 [REriri'.'i Sbrvicb.] London, October 27. Geneva The International Labour Conference decided to accept the credentials of the Japanese delegate and adopted the majority report for verification by the powers commission, with an amendment hoping that in future a Japanese labour delegate would be appointed who would be generally65 words
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Article49 1923-10-29 9 [Reutbr's Service.] London, October 28. Washington A letter from President Coolidge read at a dinner to Mr. Lloyd George was given to foreign correspondents. It said Mr. Lloyd George's visit had been a piece of good fortune for both countries and a cause of international accord.49 words
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Article48 1923-10-29 9 [Reltter's Service.] London, October 28. Melbourne Tragedy marked the heavyweight boxing contest at the Stadium, between Max Gornick, of Queensland, and Jack Dunstan, the latter dying in hospital after being knocked out .in the eighteenth round. Dunstan was champion of the British Grand Fleet during wartime.48 words
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Article45 1923-10-29 9 [Reutee's Service.] London, October 27. It is learned in London that Britain does not intend to abandon the threemile limit, but is endeavouring t:> evolve a plan to meet the American request with regard to the right to search outside the I'l-csent limitations.45 words
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Article38 1923-10-29 9 [Reuter's Sebvicx.] London. October 28. Washinirton The United States submarine O. H. as sunk in Limon Bay, in the Panama Lanal zone, after collision with the steamer Abandarcz. Five of th; crow arc ntaiag,38 words
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Article49 1923-10-29 9 [RX< "kj SEIT i ICE.] London. October 27. The Hague The Beerenbrouck Cabinet ha* resigned in consequence of the rejection of the bill for tho construction of a fleet for the Dutch East Indies. The Queen has requested the Ministers (.> i.'iiiiin in office for tho present.49 words
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Article629 1923-10-29 9 The Separatists Receive Recognition. Economic Situation Most Critical. [Reuteb's Service.] Lomdon, October 27. The struggle with the separatists in the Rhineland has entered on a quieter phase with less display of force, although bo'.h sides claim to bo securing the upper hand. Up to now it is established629 words
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Article156 1923-10-29 9 Sensational Affair Near The Cathedral. A sensational affair occurred shortly after eight o'clock this morning, near St. Andrew's Cathedral, when a party of five Chinese in a hirci car stopped a ricksha and robbed the occupant if $2,500. The men were chased by police constable in* plain clothes,156 words
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Article39 1923-10-29 9 Renter's Service.] London, October 27. Dr. Perceval Yetts read a paper on the P'.stilencc of leechcraft in ancient Chirm at the Royal Society of Medicine. Mr. Chao Hsin-chu supplemented the lecture with interesting and entertaining information.39 words
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Article132 1923-10-29 9 [REirrtß's Service.] London, October 27. In celebration of America's Navy Day the American colony in London assembled at St. Paul's to witness the ceremony of the American naval attache plac'ng a wrsath on Nelson's tomb. London, October 27. New York The Herald states that Mrs. Croker has offered Mr.132 words
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Article78 1923-10-29 9 (Aneta's Service.) Weltevreden, October 27. The Postmaster-General, Heer von Faber, gave a dinner last evening in honour of Mr. C. G. Cadman, telegraph engineer. Posts and Telegraphs, F.M.S., and Mr. V. H. Winson, superintendent, Posts and Telegraphs, Malacca, who have been here studying the Dutch East Indies,78 words
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Article205 1923-10-29 9 Flanders' Day in British Malaya. In response to Earl Haig's special appeal from England, a sale of Flanderi Poppies is to be held throughout British Malaya on Saturday, November 10. The profits derived from this are for the Benevolent Branch of- the British Legion to relieve distress205 words
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Article1435 1923-10-29 9 Crown Agents' System Under Criticism. Votes and Motions. (Monday October 29.) Present H.E. the Governor (Sir Laurence Guillemard, X.C.8., K.C.M.G.). Official Members The Hon. Lieut.-Colonel R. L. B. Thompson, C.M.G., D.5.0., R.E. (Officer Commanding the Troops). the Colonial Secretary Sir F. S. James, K.8.E., C.M.G. the Resident Councillor1,435 words
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Article205 1923-10-29 9 In their report dated, London, October 3, Messrs. William Jacks and Co. state: Recent developments in Germany, although they may assure peace ti> France for the next generation, can scarcely be regarded ns helpful to the rest of the world, and their effect upon narketa luu therefore been205 words
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Article139 1923-10-29 9 The Reminiscences of Chciio. Oip famous seer, reveal that the late Lord Kitchener consulted Cheiro tvice. thisecond time when he (Lord Kitchener) was at tho War Office. Chsiro, Lord Kitchener's hands, repeated his own earlier prophecy that Lord Kitchener would meet his death on the water. The139 words
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Article346 1923-10-29 10 Car Turns Turtle on the Klang Road. MB Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, October 29. -'h Bjile on the Klang Road was the Mine of a terrible motor mishap yesterday. At :;.'!0 a large party of friends in six can le' sat from Kuala Lumpur, for Pofl346 words
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Article309 1923-10-29 10 Outburst <,i Liberal Oratory Threatened. Bil Donald Maclean has opened the Liberal lie Trade campaign, states a Lon !or. wire of October 11. Hifsidinjr at a record conference of the Scottish Liberal Federation, which opened at Perth to-day, and which Mr. Atquith will address to-mcjrrow. Sir Donald309 words
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Article180 1923-10-29 10 A twelv< -yea* old composer and a old pianist, both Italian, are now all the rajre in French musical ays tin. Times Paris correspondent, under date October 10. Rota Kinaldi took his first lesson at the lano at the ef -i\. He reads at sight any music,180 words
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Article397 1923-10-29 10 Arrival of Indian Emigration Officer The officer appointed by the Government of India unda- the new provisions i f the Labour Enactment, in the person >f Kno Sahib Arulanadam Pillay, arrived ii I'Miiiny- tost v.-eek and was met there by Mi. K. \V. F. Gillman, the Controller397 words
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Article172 1923-10-29 10 Macphail and Co.'s Report. Singapore, October 29. Rubber. London Is. l%d. Local 44 V£. Tin.— London £204 ss. 27-10-23. Local $101 "i (50 tons sold.) Share market. Dull. Rubbers.— Allenby i 1.25-1.35, Ayer Panas 5.10-5.30, Bassetts 97V3-1.02',-j, Craigieleas 47%-52'A, Haytors 5.40-5.60, Indragiris 4.45-4.65, Jeram Kuantans 35--40, Mentakabs172 words
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Article98 1923-10-29 10 Singapore, October 29. Tin m< os. Rubber. Is. Hid. unchanged. P.ubb' rs. Ayer Panas 5.40-5.00, Amalguniatai Malays 2.17Vi-2.22V4, Bassetts 1-1.06, Allenbys 1.25-1.30, Malaka Pindas 1.37',i-1.42 1 Craigieleas 52^-57',*. Kuala Sidims 2.10-2.15, Kedahs U. 10-2.50, Jeram Kuantans 30-:!."). Mining.— Souths 1.02-1.04, cum dv., Johans 30-32, Taipings 99-1.01,98 words
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Article127 1923-10-29 10 The Municipal health statement for the week ending October 20. gives the total number of deaths as 176, representing a death rate of 24.50 mille per annum compared with 23.53 in the preceding week and with 32.69 in the corresponding week of last year. The chief causes127 words
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45 1923-10-29 10 Orders for week ending November 4 Monday. October 29. Individual Troops Parade. Wednesday, October 31. Annual Meeting of the Association in the V.M.C.A. Hall at 5.30 p.m. Saturday, November 3. Field Dny. Parade at V.M.C.A. at 2.30 p.m.45 words
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Article701 1923-10-29 10 Engineer's Report for the Past Year We have received a cipy of the annual report on the Sewerage Department of tlie Municipal ty of Singapore for' the year 1922, prepared by the Sewerage Engineer, Mr. B. Ball. From this we gather that no progress was made with the701 words
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Article109 1923-10-29 10 The management. of the Palladium announce that the six o'clock exhibition of the Japanese disaster pictures is cancelled, and to the end of the run ttierc will be two shows, at 7 p.m. and 9.15 p.m. Commencing to-night, the Empire Cinema presents the Seranaders, a concert party who109 words
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Article70 1923-10-29 10 The uCOlh anniversary of Dick Whittingtcn was celebrated in London on October 2, when the Lord Mayor and the Sheriffs attended service in the church of St. Michael, Paternoster Royal. When the bells of the Royal Exchange pealed at noon the Ancient Society of Handbell Ringers gave Turn70 words
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Article34 1923-10-29 10 In honour of the formation of the Chinese Friendly Association, the President, Mr. Lim Lian Quee, will give an at home on Saturday next at 4 p.m. to all members at 74, Cuppage Road.34 words
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Article44 1923-10-29 10 Singapore is shortly to have a new amusement park called the Happy Valley, situated at the corner of Tanjong Pa gar and Cantonment Roads. Messrs. Lira Hoe Chiang, Ltd., the managers, are arranging for various attractions and laying out the ground in novel style.44 words
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Article1166 1923-10-29 10 The Latest Novel of John Buchan Midwinter, by John IBuchan. M mi Hodcer and St ought on. Is. 6d. net. That very fine writer John Buchan, thai whom there is no better British novelist today, has always had a special weakness fcr the history of the Young Pretender1,166 words
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Article126 1923-10-29 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— l like the cheek of A Straits Baba when he talks about spending a lot of money on volunteers and suggests that they go out <n a house to housesearch fcr criminals to prove their usefulness. Volunteers must liva and they126 words
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Article101 1923-10-29 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, May I through the medium of your paper draw ;thie attention of the Municipality to the condition of road a* Minto Road. This thoroughfare has been in a very shocking state for the last two or three years with plenty101 words
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Article304 1923-10-29 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. .Sir, Your article Tid Apa and tho letters of certain ef your correspondents including that of Bangoon have awakened me. Now I am not a Policeman, neither am I a Government servant of any sort, nor yet am I a member of304 words
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Article286 1923-10-29 10 Considerable Deterioration In Strength. In view of the fact that the local medical authorities are interesting themselves regarding the question of treating diabetic patients with insulin, the following extract from the Madras Mail will no doubt prove interesting An official communique says The dramatic result.-; obtained286 words
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Article1397 1923-10-29 10 Japanese Relie f Funds Race Meeting, Great success attended the nice meet ing on Saturday, organised by the Stagspore Sporting Club in aid of the Japanese; Earthquak* Relief Funds. With th«. hearty co-operation of all the officials, uru' professional and amateur jock. trainers and substantial assistance with1,397 words
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Article420 1923-10-29 11 The Y.M.CA. Carnival. Favoured with fine weather, the fourth annual carnival of the Singapore Y. M. C. A., held at the Fort Canning Swimming l'ool on Saturday afternoon, proved a thoioutrh success. The standard of swimming was higher than ever. They certainly do know how to turn out swimmers420 words
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354 1923-10-29 11 The annual race from the club to Seaview for the Hay-Taylor Cup was the j event at the Swimming Club yesterday,! and proved one of the best things of the! reason's programme. Nine members felt strong enough to tackle the distance cf, a mile and354 words
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Article738 1923-10-29 11 Coast Defences v. Malacca. The Coast Defences put up a very good i ■how on Saturday, when their match l gainst a fairly representative Malacca I side resulted in a draw, each side scoring! an unconverted try. The game was very evenly-contested throughout, and, in spite of an almost738 words
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Article430 1923-10-29 12 Contests at the New World. That boxing is still going strong in Stagapore was proved by the large crowd which turned up at the New World for Saturday evening's shuw. They fwere rewarded by several good bouts. Battling kiy icfereed some of the events and Mr. Ciiorgo Redfearn the430 words
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Article65 1923-10-29 12 The following are the results of the October competitions at the Keppel Golf Club October Medal. Winner J. Kennedy 73 3 =70 J. Tryner 84—11 =73 W. Greig 82—9 =73 E. Shand 83—9 =74, R. G. Tait 92—16=76 S. Fortune 80 4=76 Hall Sweeps. Sunday J. Tryner 40 5%65 words
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Article70 1923-10-29 12 In the S.C.C. billiards tournament the following matches have to be played off by Wednesday. Winners of the A Class matches will be eligible for the semi-final. A Class. Romney v. Daker, Brennan v. Rich—, Saul v. Winter or Dawson, Carmichael v. Jones. B Class.— Eber v. McMullan, Spode70 words
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Article705 1923-10-29 12 In the cricket match played on the lialtstiir Ground on Saturday between the V.M.C.A. and the Lanka Union, the latter won by the narrow margin of 9 nine, after an exciting finish. Scores WON as follows Lanka Union. M. Ignatius c Weerakkcxly b Stack 3 E. P. Jasinghe b705 words
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Article486 1923-10-29 12 The second and concluding race for the Hon. Mr. G. S. Carver's tndphy was sailed yesterday morning in light and fluky weather, of which we had a surfeit lately, writes the correspondent of the Royal Singapore Yacht Club. Fourteen boats were sent away by Mr. Perry at ten o'clock486 words
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Article49 1923-10-29 12 The V.M.C.A. members' gymnastic class will re-open on Thursday next. All members of the Association are welcome. The class will commence at 8 p.m. The schoolboys' class will be held every Friday, at 5 p.m. All schoolboys, whether members of the Association or not, are welcome.49 words
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Advertisement551 1923-10-29 11 RAFFLES HOTEL i**-. <» "•«> Tm* namt Ballraoaa la Urn last. WEDNESDAY.— OrckMtraI ClTia*. THDKSDAY^-Gaatt Nlgkt, Dinar Mi Dun OaULU >e«a till U riJDAT.— T«a DaaMat, tATTJRDAY.— Cim Nlgat, DliMt aaa TO MGm D m Zn M oichbtu TEA DANSANT «dga» huixand. Maslcal iHiwetot. SEA VIEW HOTEL ra^g K.au, ni551 words
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Article104 1923-10-29 12 Amalgamated.— 22,B34 lbs. 8a1au.— 21,500 lbs. Bukit Kepong.— lo,36o lbs. liukit Kiarm.— ls,ooo lbs. Borelli.— B,7oo lbs. Brooklands.— 6o,ooo lbs. Beranang. 19,059 lbs. Chembong. 40,458 lbs. Cheras.— 2o,ooo lbs. Connemara. 12,410 lbs. Darrang. 12,998 lbs. Equatorial. 7,800 lbs. Fosbrerr.— 6,s23 lbs. Glenshiel.— 2o,3B2 lbs. Juru.— 12,750 lbs.104 words
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Article556 1923-10-29 12 PAWNBROKERS' LICENCES, JOHORE. With reference to Johore Gazette Notification No 1923, in which the State Secretary under section 5 of "The Pawabrokers Enactment, 1917," fixed for period of three years commencing from January 1, 1924, the number of licences to be granted under the said Enactment, in the556 words
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Advertisement418 1923-10-29 12 STATE OF JOHORE Tenders are invited for the supply of diets ((excluding milk) for the General Hospital, Lunatic and Leper Asylums, Johore Bahru, and the Hospitals at Kota Tinggi, Kukob, Batu Pahat, Kluang, Mersing, Segamat, Tangkak and Muar for the year 1924. Tenders which may be made for one, several,418 words
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Advertisement281 1923-10-29 12 HOTEL BRASTAGI Telegraphic Address a Postal Address BRASTAGI, MKOAN. 4>Bgo et Te Be LereL BRASTAGI. Sumatra, O. K. Climate frtsh, inriforating:, equivalent to an Eagliab Summer. General temperate™ 52 to 60 degree* by night, 60 to 75 degrees by day. No regular wet season. Rainfall 75 inches equally distributed throughout281 words
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