The Straits Times, 29 July 1925
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Title Section13 1925-07-29 1 The Straits Times SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 1925, to. 27,927. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement23 1925-07-29 1 I MVII BIATVf Black and White Whisky. Sole Afeala THE BORNEO COMPANY, LIMITED, Singapore, Kuaia Lumpur, Teluk Anson, Ipoh, Alor Star and I'rnang.23 words
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Article1891 1925-07-29 2 Lessons of the Disturbances In China. The importance of Singapore as a naval base, without which Britain could not be secure either m the Pacific or m her Indian Ocean communications, was emphasised by Dr. Vaughan Cornish m a paper rea I on June 23 before the Royal1,891 words
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Advertisement101 1925-07-29 2 ■o»«» A bathroom without a proper hot water supply is a perpetual source of trouble and annoyance. There must be a dependable supply of hot water available at all times. :T jiKjf HEALTH COMFORT L Rentai ipitliii per month. v .tY S; I Gas Cookers, Geysers and other gas appliances101 words
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Advertisement233 1925-07-29 2 '•<.ft~- ttmW Jot f.ffflOjh f* dlds &fnffucnja Elliott'* Cinnamon Compound is a most effective medicine for relieving Cougha, Colds. Catarrh, Asthma and Bronchitii. Its principal ingredient, Cinnamon, is officially recognucd as a prophylactic against influenza and similar throat and chest affedion. la curative properties quickly relieve Indigestion, Colic and Dysentery.233 words
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Advertisement156 1925-07-29 2 THE "MASTERTONE" Portable gramophone with doubk-spring motor. For camp at the beach for picnics and for all-around purposes. Price $45.00. SEASON <X)., LTD., 11l and 113, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD, SINGAPORE. RED HAND BRAND Bituminous Solution A highly effective and thoroughly satisfactory black paint for the protection and preservation of PIERS,156 words
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55 1925-07-29 3 Orders for week ending July 31, 1925. Friday, July 31.— Parade at Headquarters at 5.15 p.m. All Scouts going to Camp must attend this Parade. Uniform not required. Saturday, August 1. Rally at Government House. Parade at back of V.M.C.A. at 4 p.m.55 words
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Advertisement252 1925-07-29 3 Oneida Pressed Steel Split Pulleys COMBINE I/* >^ VSbGuIBHBU ww* Hi HM *X lUj I JSSSfff t "p asn rIiHEH NT and DURABILITY. Stock Sizes 8 ins. to 44 ins. diameter. Sola Afenta UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Incorporated In th* Straits Settlement!) SINGAPORE. "Mnitsers" |T nillMlU'llltlttttft"* iiiif«»nm THE LUXURY OF OUR252 words
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Advertisement80 1925-07-29 3 TO LET Shop houses, bungalows (furnished and unfurnished) shops, offices and godowns m an localities, also vacant land with and without river frontage. Apply personally, Estate and Trust Agencies, Limited. AueHonw* and ErUI» Agent*. TO LET COMMODIOUS OFFICES at cheap rental. Every convenience. Apply Greaharn House. Battery Road. OFFICES TO80 words
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Advertisement437 1925-07-29 3 TO AVOID DYSENTERY and diarrhoea during; the hot season the system must be kept clean and the functions active, for which purpose there is nothihg equal to |LRaPwMa«3a»aMSi Pinkettes dispel constipation and prevent its return, cure biliousness, nick headaches, torpid liver, ill-smcllinK breath clear the skin of pimples and blotches.437 words
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Advertisement708 1925-07-29 3 STEAMER^ SAILINGS KAWASAKI— ROOSEVELT LINE General Arenta I Kerr Steamship Co., Inc., M. MAVU BTBEET. NEW TOIL (Imeorperatet In U.S.A.) REGULAR FREIGHT SERVICE TO BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA and BALTIMORE (VIA BUK) SJ§. Katherine Park due Aug. 10MJS. Silvercedar due Aug. 29 ES. Silverlarch due Sept 17 S.S. Rhine Maru708 words
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Advertisement773 1925-07-29 4 STEAMER miMfJ P. 0. British India <"><> Apcar Lines (Incorporated m England) MAIL AND PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL 8. N. CO. I Under Contract with His Majesty's Government. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE OUTWARDS FROM LONDON HOMEWARDS KOR CHINA AND JAPAN FOR MARSEILLES, LONDON AND ANTWERP773 words
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Advertisement727 1925-07-29 4 STEAMER SAIUMM THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LIMITED THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO. LTD. (Incorporated m England) The Bine Funnel Line REGULAR SERVICES TO LONDON. AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAMBURG AND BREMEN. GENOA, MARSEILLES. LIVERPOOL. AND GLASGOW. MARSEILLES. HAVRE. LIVERPOOL, AND GLASGOW. BOSTON. NEW YORK. AND BALTIMORE. Takinf cargo on727 words
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Advertisement813 1925-07-29 4 STEAMER SfIHIMCS K. P. M. BOTAL PACKET NAVIGATION CO. OF BATATIA) (Incorporated m Holland) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT. Telephone No. 8694, with sub-connections to Pasaage, Freight, Transhipment. Marine Depts., and Manager* Desk. REPRESENTATIVE for Singapore and Straits Settlements of the OFFICIAL TOURIST BUREAU OF JAVA. All information,813 words
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Advertisement525 1925-07-29 5 STEAMER SAILINGS Ellcrman Bucknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m England) U ELLERMAN LINE Passenger and Freight Services TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT VIA POSTS AND SUBZ CAN AV FREIGHT SERVICES HAVRE, LONDON, ROTTERDAM, HAMBURG X COLORADO due In port t*.s. CITY OF MADRID due Aug. 28 xa.t. CITY OF CAMBRIDGE525 words
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Advertisement665 1925-07-29 5 STEAMER SAILINGS BLUE »•> ELLERMAN FUNNEL BUCKNALL LINE lk S. CO LTD (Incorporated m England) JOINT BBBVICI to BOSTON NEW TORK and BALTIMORH ria SUSZ at PANAMA. FROM NEW YORK Steamer Due S'pors Route For XT. COMPANION July 28 Suez Phillipinei and Hongkong. t MALVERNIAN Aug. 12 Suez Phillipines and665 words
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Advertisement53 1925-07-29 5 COMPANIA TRASATLANTICA (SPANISH ROYAL MAIL LINE) For BARCELONA, VALENCIA, CADIZ and BILBAO with transhipment for other Spanish Ports LEGAZPI due about July 27, 1925. For MANILA, CHINA and JAPAN C. LOPEZ Y. LOPEZ due about July 30, 1925. For freight and passages, apply to BARLOW CO., Agents. Ocean Bulldlnf. Tel.53 words
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Advertisement690 1925-07-29 5 STEAMER SAILINGS Burns Phttp Line For SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, Wa JAVA, DARWIN THURSDAY ISLAND and BRISBANE Regular monthy Bailinc by the well known steamers MARKLLA (7,17G) tons) and MONTORO (5,000 tons). The s.s. MARELLA is the largest and fineKt stenmer trading to Australia, Cabins de luxe, single berth cabins, swimming bath,690 words
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Advertisement537 1925-07-29 6 GAIETY CINEMA SURINA THEATRE Jurntiun All.frt »nd Hcmoolm Strivts. \.i.lh \U-Avs RkML TH. No. ,,,ws Tonight at 9.15. Mutt iind Ml :irt.«>n. Till? A SPANISH ROMEO lOC camSv S?S? with JOHN GILBERT Presented by Wm. Fox. CBBTBUDB OI.MSTEIt JKA.N AKTIILK Tho miiKt realistic sra disaster over From th<- (ireiit SU537 words
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Advertisement187 1925-07-29 6 AT LAST (|§p THE ma f 9■ jn j j IN at THE PALACEOAY CINEMA Commencing August 11. 1925. R. M. DONATI, Distributor. EMPIRE Tuesday July 2S, and Wednesday July 2!). In the Kir -t Shou at 7.:i0 p. 1.1. WALLACE REID with ULA LEE m the DICTATOR In the187 words
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Advertisement338 1925-07-29 6 The "Tudor" Tea Set THE BRAND j| ■-^-Zj&~ ONE OF WHITEAWAYS STAN DARD VALU ES In response to numerous enquiries for a Tea Set to match our Tudor Dinner Ware, we have now m stock this smart set consisting of 6 Cups and Saucers, 6 Tea plates, Sugar bowl, Cream338 words
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Article135 1925-07-29 7 FIXTUREe. Wednesday, July 29 High Water, 8.22 a.m., 3.57 p.m. Football, Div. II 5.J.0.8. v. S.R.C. Thursday, July 10 lliK-li Wi.t. r. 4.31 a.m., 4.58 p.m. I. and O. homeward mail elowi. Football, Div. I H.A. v. S.R.C. Friday, July 31 Rlfh Water, 6.S a.m., 6.6 p.m.135 words
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Article297 1925-07-29 7 Wednesday, July 29. Ship* alongside the Wharves or expected to arrive. KFITI I HARBOUR. Main Wharf Syl.il. Left. Simbanff, .il Ufhtn Kolam, Cable, Moreuiy, OUva, Magnet, \V Bt. Agnes 1. rf War Afridi, Wui llr»hmin Coal Wharf Nil VESSELS IN DRY DOCK. Tanjong Pagar Shri-is Wharf Calypso.297 words
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Article105 1925-07-29 7 To-day. Ri.io und Hilli&n 3 p.m Southern and Western India 3 p.m Ceylon 3 p.m Siam (except Western Siam) 3 p.m North, North-East and North-West .Sumatra 3 p.m Malacca 4 p.m lianku Island I except Muntok) 4 p.m Java, South-West Sumatra, SoutaEast Borneo, Celebes, Moluccas und Timor105 words
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Article40 1925-07-29 7 By K»ly»n Teeita Kawi I'oilhos .Mil i w.i K. T'lrandt S-por. June IB June 24 June 2C, July 2 July 2 July 3 Londoa July 14 July 18 July 21 July 27 July 27 July i! 840 words
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Article226 1925-07-29 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, July 29. On Londpn, Bank 4 ra/i 2/4 15/32 Dem«pd 2/4 5/32 Private 3m. credits 2/4 23/32 On New York, Demand 5C% Private 00 d/s 68% On France, Bank T. T. U35 On India, Bank T. T. 154% On Honpkonjr, Bank d/d '<4 pc. piem.226 words
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58 1925-07-29 7 Singapore Standard Pale Crepe Closing Prices Buyers. Sellers. Spot Spot Aujf.-Si-pt. )ct-Dec. Oct-Dec lan.-Mnrch Jan.-Maicli Singapore Standard Itibbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prices Buyers. Sellers. i.-ll l.i:: 1.40 Ml I.lm 1.2<i 1.1IH J.HI Tone of Market Steady. Latest London cables quote Spot sheet "is. 10d.58 words
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Article238 1925-07-29 7 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers El i'l Asam Kumbanjr 47/- 48/1 1 Batanu Padann O.fi7Vi 0.7SH 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.45 1.60 xd. El £1 Idris Hydraulics ::8/- 3!»/<i xd. 1 1 Johan Tin O.r.O 0.52 10/- 10/- Kamponjj 47/- 48/£1 £1 KamuntitiK Tin r >t5/- 57/10 10 Kinta238 words
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Article124 1925-07-29 7 II £1 B. Am. Tobacco .>.:;.9 o.CJ 10 10 Central Engines 4.50 5.50 El £1 K. SmHint Co. 11.40 11.60 5/-5/- Elec. Tranevay 2/9 3/9 nom. 10 10 Frascr Neavc 50.50 51.50 :00 lOOHammrr Co. 107.50 202.50 OOlOOKatz Bros, def 140.00 160.00 10 10 Mexican Eatfle 16/3 17/0 0124 words
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Article112 1925-07-29 7 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers U. Eng. 6 p.e. $1,234,300 par 10 p.c. pm 8-pore Electric Tramway. 5 p.c. 80 *a",n non £B.>u,uuu S pore Municipal 5 p.c $1,875,000 par 10 p.c. pm Spore Municipal 4^ p,c. of 1907 51,600,000 2% p.c. dis-par Spore Municipal 4va p.d. of 1900112 words
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Article376 1925-07-29 7 Fraser «nd Co. and Lyall and Evatt'e Quotations. To-day's Prices Fraser Lyall Co. Evatt. Allcnby (SI) 2.20 2.30 2JU 2.-15 Aim- Gajah ($1) 1.70 l.SOcd. i.ffi LK A. Hitam <$•">> 16Jg U5.5O lfJW MJI A. Kunii:jf (ID O.su 0.90 0.80 0.90 Amal. Malay I*:) 2.90 o.OO 3X0 3.20376 words
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Advertisement49 1925-07-29 7 NEW SHIPMENT ARRIVED. Soft Shell Walnuts I Select Quality), Soft HmU AlmoniN, Glace Fruits m Jars, Fresh Fits m Ib. pkts.. High-class Jams m bottles. 11. KAKLINGTIN, 106, North Bridge X.m.l. Adi-lphi Hotel Building. (lp) CAMERAS Itrpuiru by Expert Workers. SINGAPORE STUDIO PHOTO COMPANY 6S-3, High Street. Telephone 189.49 words
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Advertisement976 1925-07-29 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS OUur Classified Adrta., see pare It. WANTS FOR BALE, BTa FOR SALE, Maxwell, nve*eateri $550. 340, Straits Times. HENtTeY 7^ CODES, new.«3o copy. Actual price $60. X.Y.Z., Straits Times. NOTICE, TO LET. A charmingly situated flat at Kotong. Apply 316, B. Times. Up 1 FOR SAI.K, white polished976 words
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Advertisement95 1925-07-29 7 THE STAR OPERA The Premier Malay Opera m Singapore Composed only of High-class Malay Entertainer AT THE THEATRE ROYAL, Arrived Arrived More New Actors and Actresses will appear To-night In v Stoat Malay Historical I'lay m C parts DAN DAN STIAH l'art IV. K. H. CHEONG, Proprietor Y. L. TAN,95 words
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Advertisement43 1925-07-29 7 CORONA FLOWERSHOP AMBER MANSIONS. 'Phone 2990. BASKETS, WREATHS, BUNCHES OF FLOWERS, BOUQUETS, etc. Delivery anywhere m Singapore free of charge. dp) LATEST STYLES IN LADIES' SHOES HIGH-CLASS ENGLISH WORKMANSHIP. SUPERIOR KID. JUST ARRIVED. Lim Yew Chye Sons, Not 51 and 52, HIGH STREET.43 words
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Advertisement568 1925-07-29 7 BRITISH WAR MEDALS AND MERCANTILE MARINE WAR MEDALS The above Btedals fcave 1..-, award ,1 te Ike parsons namod below. Application, for these Bho«|d r.e made personally 1o the Maatvi v .-i.Unl. Struii t>.i|l.-in.'iu.., (Medals iir.ini-l. i. Singapore. Raraape t'hrMian \ame. A/.-ltK K!l V. cii:i.i.':ii. iKKD. All applicants will i"568 words
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Advertisement458 1925-07-29 7 BOXING AT THE HAPPY VALLEY FRIDAY, JVLY 31, 1925. DaaUe Maip iv.tuts. l'..r the Ufhtweli BATTLING KEY DOMV SANTOS ID Kouikls. Kor the Meats la <Ki>t < bsrapleiMhip. SAM FOXY v. KM* JACKSON m i: K|i»-ri;tl If.' Dl tl (VmU'sl. YEW J.IN v A«. TRONO m Boundi and two good458 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous68 1925-07-29 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Station. (By Conrtny of Government Health Office) For the 24 hours ending at Midnight on July Ma 1925. deg. Uax. shade temperature 87 F. Aiin. sliiuli- temperature 74 F i ade ninperulure 79.3 F Mu sun rudiation 150 F Min. xrus* rdiation 70 F. Sc^ l.nipcrature68 words
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Obituary51 1925-07-29 8 LIM.— On July 28, 1925, at f.O, Clyde StrMt, Mr. Lim Caik Siew, aged 5G ytari. He leaves a. widow, two sons, Messrs. Lim Y«bi Svng and Lim Yum Ileng. four daughters, four sons-in-law and seventeen grand children to mourn his l«s. Funeral on Sunday, August 2, at 1051 words
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1126 1925-07-29 8 The Straits Times WEDNESDAY, JULY 29. THE FAIR DEAL. Malaya is acquiring a good deal more celebrity than it desires. It is beginning to share with China the distinction of a daily mention m the House of Commons, en.i we would much rather be left alone than worried with some1,126 words
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Article43 1925-07-29 8 Lejng Ah Kap, charged at the Penang Ass.zes with causing the death of Yap Yam San by a rash act, has been found guilty and sentenced to six months' imprisonment. Moey Eng Kiew, a witness. Was sentenced to two months' imprisonment for perjury.43 words
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Article52 1925-07-29 8 While Homeward bound on the Kaisar-I-Hind W. A. Hold, a European passenger, tm detained at Aden at the instance of Jie Calcutta Police and is being brought back to Calcutta m connection with an allegation of cheating m respect of 2,500 jhaies of the Howrah Jute Mills valued at about52 words
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Article57 1925-07-29 8 The Municipality call attention m an advertisement to the failure of the rainfull at the impounding reservoirs during June. It was only 3.76 inches, against an average of 6.27. In July to date there has been 1.75 inches fall against an average of 5.60. People are warned to economise and57 words
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Article68 1925-07-29 8 Says a Singora correspondent of the Pinang Gazette: "Singora is now as safe as Piccadilly, cattle ream about at large without being tethered, and you yan walk about m the jungle with dollars jingling m your pockets without fear of being e!ubbed to death by a hidden hand m the68 words
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Article16 1925-07-29 8 The official inquiry into the loss of the Ban Lie Guan will be resumed this afternoon.16 words
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Article19 1925-07-29 8 The House of Lords has passed the third leading of the Government of India Civil Services Bill without discussion.19 words
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Article18 1925-07-29 8 There were over a thousand applications for 120 vacancies for students for admission into the Medical College, Calcutta.18 words
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Article30 1925-07-29 8 The rate of issue of Money Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 153 $100. The rate of payments of Money Order* from India and Ceylon is Rs. 158=?100.30 words
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Article35 1925-07-29 8 The Harbour Board police have arrested a Chinese named Tung Ah Kow m possession of three pistols and 300 rounds of ammunition, and another Chinese m possession of a revolver and 200 rounds of ammunition.35 words
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Article42 1925-07-29 8 According to advice received, the mysterious disease reported last year as bsin* prevalent m Bakharz district of PWMa is still rnging. Over 3,000 deaths have occurred during the past year, and at the moment 35 villages m the above district arc affected.42 words
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Article57 1925-07-29 8 On the morning of the 23rd inst., while an elephant was being taken along the i- ad near the Premane ground Bangkok, a Chinese riding on a bicycle happened to pass m front of the animal. The elephant sdzi'd the Chinese with its trunk and sampled on him, resulting m57 words
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Article53 1925-07-29 8 The North Perak Agii-Horticultural Show was held at the King Edward VII School, Taiping, on Saturday. It wai officially opened by Col. C. W. C. Parr, Hritish Resident, m the presence of a toga Crowd of interested spectators of all nationalities. The Show was held under the uuspices of the53 words
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Article68 1925-07-29 8 In sending Dr. Khong a donation of SICO for the Chinese Maternity Home, Ipoh, Lady Maxwell writes It was a t;re^t pleasure to me the other day m Ipoh to have an opportunity of seeing the splendid work of the Chinese Maternity Home there. I send you herewith cheque -Vr68 words
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Article66 1925-07-29 8 A movement has recently been started it Kingston, Jamaica, m favour of asking the Imperial Government to appoint Lord Olivier the next Governor of Jamaica, m >uc?cssion to Sir Samuel Wilson. It did not, however, oneet with the support anticipated, and a public meeting which was arranged to be held66 words
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Article62 1925-07-29 8 The Daily Telegraph's diplomatic corespondent understands that the Afghan Oo\vi-nment has refused to give Italy the sati: faction which the latter recently demanded m respect of the execution of an Italian subject by the Afghan authorities. The Kabul Government resolutely pleads chat the officials' action was justified and Maims that62 words
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Article76 1925-07-29 8 New currency notes for one tic«l mute their appearance in Bangkok en July 22 and 23. They are a great im-pioven-.ent on the old ones, prettier in Iwif, should be more difficult to imitate, and a little larger than the one dollar note in use in the Strait.s Settlements. They76 words
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Article81 1925-07-29 8 A special Bench of the Lahore High Couit has nftitenced Mr. Syec Habib, .•.litor of the vernacular dally iayasat, for contempt of court m publishing a 'eariing article which called the Indian Judye Zafaraii "parasitic" and imputed motives. The editor pleaded that the article was written m his absence and81 words
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Article97 1925-07-29 8 James Watson, alias Thomas William PUiat, a European, aged 57, was allowed cail on July 17 by the Chief Presidency Magistrate, Madras, on two sureties of Rs. 10,000 each. It is alleged that the accused was running m Madras a bogus exchange kno^vn as Watson's Exchange, and was advertising for97 words
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Article104 1925-07-29 8 Beginning on Friday, the Straits Steamship Co.'s Pt-rak will maintain a new regular sen-ice, keeping the following programme Leave Singapore, Friday 4 p.m.. arrive Port Swettenham, Saturday >? a.m.. leave Port Swettenham, Saturday 3 p.m.. arrive Belawan, Sunday 6 a.m., eave Belawan, Monday 5 p.m., arrive Port Swettenham, Tuesday 7104 words
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Article142 1925-07-29 8 The annual meeting of members of the Bangkok St. Andrew's Society tool; place on July 24, at the Sports Club. Mr. Douglas Robertson, Chieftain, presided. Mr. A. R. Malcolm was unanimously elected chieftain for the ensning year, Mr. K. Campbell was elected Vice-Chief-tain, Mr. A. D. Gillespie, Won. secretary, Mr.142 words
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Article487 1925-07-29 8 Mr. and Mrs. A. Sarkics have gone to Penang and expect to be there for the next two or three months. Mr. Colin Campbell, of Selaba F.stat", Teluk Anson, has been appointed Manager of Hamiltonia Eatatt, Bidor. Mr. G. Bolton, the electrical xpert of Armstrong, Whitworth ami487 words
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Article28 1925-07-29 8 The French cruiser Jules Michelet i* due to arrive here to-morrow mornimr. She will stay here three days, und then proceed to Saigon and China.28 words
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Article47 1925-07-29 8 Mesr.rs. Fearon tnd Company send us their Estimated Consumption of rubber for 1925, revised to date. It is as follows: America 380,000 tons, Germany 45,000, Unittd Kingdom 30,000, Italy 10,000, France 40,000, Canada l.">, 000, Japan 15,000, Russia 12,000. Others 10,000, t< tal, 557,000 tons.47 words
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Article49 1925-07-29 8 From China and Japan, by Lahore due at Singapore 4 p.m. to-day. From China and Japan, by Mantua dua: Singapore 4 p.m. to-day. From Indo-China by Compiegne due at Singapore daylight to-morrow. From Europe (London mails despatched July 9) by Khyber due at Penang v a.m. to-morrow.49 words
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Article70 1925-07-29 8 His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government and party will be leaving Singapore by the Sea Belle on Sunday, August 9, arriving at Pttrt Swi-t-ten'ij'm on August 10 and will be pTOCMd'ng to Kuala Lumpur by motor iar. During his residence m Kuala Lumpur lie will be the70 words
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Advertisement159 1925-07-29 8 Jonacco ana 1 W. D S. H O. W ILLS O. V- BRISTOL LONDON -k ft JLI BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO CO., (STRAITS) LTD. Incorporated m England.) M.l'l'tl. ItOAD, SINGAPORE. BEFORE YOU DECIDE ON PURCHASING YOUR PROVISIONS FOR AUGUST COMPARE OUR Reduced Prices PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION. JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD.159 words
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Advertisement84 1925-07-29 8 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT at 9. LOVING LIES 7 Reels. (Featuring EVELYN BRENT and MONTE BIXK) THE FOURTEENTH LOVER 5 Reels. In the First Show at 7.30 p.m. TRUXTON KING 6 Reels. TAN CHENG KEE CO., LTD., Proprietors 1 N^. fit" .wjr r Home Comfort To make (he most of your house84 words
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Advertisement75 1925-07-29 8 On Other Pages. I'nge. Singapore* Importance Royal Colonial Institute I'aper Finance and Commerce 1 Shipping and the Mails 1 Meteorological Report 1 Riuter Telegrams 0 China Position 'J TIM Euryades Affair Another Traffic Fatality Bangkok Lottery Knquiry 'J Ki-mbian Tin Meeting 9 A Famous Pianist Cominp 0 .Municipal Commission Decisions75 words
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Article402 1925-07-29 9 The Question of Temporary Subsidy. [BXUTXB TELEGBAM.] London, July 28. It is learned that the Cabinet to-day considered the question of a temporary subsidy for the coal mining industry and also several other possible solutions of the dispute, but did not reach a final decision. It i? understood402 words
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Article80 1925-07-29 9 [BELTER TELEGRAM.] London, July 28. In the House of Commons, replying to Mr. Robert Morrison, Sir P. CunliffeLister said there was no reason to think the recent agreement between the Harritnan Combine and the Soviet Government would interfere with the supplies of manganese peroxide to British glassmakers.Reuter - 80 words
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Article42 1925-07-29 9 [RELTER TELEGBAM.] London, July 28. New York Mrs Guineveie Gould, widow of the late G. J. Gould and heiress cf purt of the Gould fortune, has been married »t Montreal to Viscount Dunsford, son of the Earl of Midleton.Reuter - 42 words
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Article37 1925-07-29 9 [UUTH TELEGBAM.] London, July 28. Berlin According to the Cologne Gazette the arrangements under which the Stinnes shares m the Deutsch Luxem,burg Mining Company are sold are such that the .shares will remain m Germany.37 words
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Article16 1925-07-29 9 [UUTXB TELEGRAM.] London, July 28. Uur(K>- Aires Signor Gallu, MiuisUr of lutetiur, Uaa re&itfnevl.16 words
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Article195 1925-07-29 9 France and Spain m Active Cooperation. [RZUTEE TELEGRAM.] London, July 28. Madrid A communique from Morocco states that a French aeroplane traversed Quilates, m the Spanish zone, while Spanish aeroplanes bombed enemy concentrations advancing on the French front near Hasihuesgan. The French and Spanish air forces have thusReuter - 195 words
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Article60 1925-07-29 9 [REUTEB TELEGRAM.] London, July 28. The House of Lords passed the second reading of the Dangerous Drugs Bill, the main object of which is to ratify the decision of the International Opium Conference at Geneva that coco leaves and Indian hemp be added to the dangerous drugs theReuter - 60 words
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Article55 1925-07-29 9 [BELTER TELEGRAM.] London, July 28. Sandiego, California The Secretary for the Navy, Mr. Wilbur, has announced a plan for making Sandiego the home air port for the rigid dirigibles Los Angeles and Shenandoah, transferring the whole lighter than air activities of the Navy to the operating baseReuter - 55 words
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Article49 1925-07-29 9 [becteb telegram.] London, July 28. In the House of Commons, replying to questions with legard to the judicial enquiry into the disturbances m Shanghai. Mr. McNeil! pointed out that communications must pass between a number of nations and nothing could be done until agreement had been reached.49 words
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Article48 1925-07-29 9 [REL'TER TELEGRAM.] London, July 28. New York: In spite of his wounds Battling Siki escaped from hospital, clad m pyjamas, and disappeared m a taxicab. Siki, the coloured pugilist, was found m the '"Hell's Kitchen" uiM»::t of New York suffering from stab wounds m the neck.Reuter - 48 words
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Article136 1925-07-29 9 (By Courtesy of the Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Shimbuncha). Tokio, July 27. The Asahi's two aeroplanes have started for trans-Siberian flight, leaving Osaka to-day. The planes have arrived at Tachiarai. The negotiations regarding the AngloJapanese trade treaty revision have been MHcesaMDy concluded. It is expected that the new treaty136 words
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Article23 1925-07-29 9 The Berlin correspondent of The Times ttfU it is announced that Krupps have obtained a Soviet order for ugriculturaj machinery valued at £326,000.The Times - 23 words
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Article87 1925-07-29 9 Anti-British Feeling at Amoy And Swatow. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hongkong, July 28. The position m Swatow, Amoy and Foochow is growing worse and violently anti-British. On arrival of the steamer Haining at Swatow the officers and passengers were greeted with hostile shouting from a huge crowd lining87 words
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Article95 1925-07-29 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, July 28. At the statutory meeting of Rembian Tin Co., Colonel Rae presiding, moving the adoption of the report, referred to the rumours which had been spread and which had scared timid shareholders out of, their holdings. The rumours were spread by people95 words
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Article100 1925-07-29 9 Chinese Committed on Murder Charge. The preliminary enquiry into the two charges of murder against a Chinese member of the crew of the Blue Funnel steamer Euryades who is alleged to have killed two other members of the crew while the vessel was at s;a on Saturday,100 words
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Article340 1925-07-29 9 Mischa Levitzki to Visit Singapore. Though we have many very good pianisti m Singapore visits by any of the few of outstanding ability are rare events. so the one recital which Mischa Levitzki is to give aA the Victoria Theatre makes the date Thursday, August -1 an340 words
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Article193 1925-07-29 9 The programme of music to be sung by the Cathedral Choir after Evensong on Sunday next is as follows A new Tune to Hymn 604 A and M, (Basil Harwood) short anthem, Father of Heaven, (Lee Williams) solo, O God have Mercy— St. Paul, (Mendelssohn) two anthems193 words
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Article2049 1925-07-29 9 The Budget and the State Of Industry. By Our Special Correspondent London, July 2. With the customary pomp and ceremonial of a Royal Commission the Royal Assent has been given to the Finance Act, and Mr. Churchill's first Budget is now securely placed on the statute book In2,049 words
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Article73 1925-07-29 9 Sikh Driver Escapes After Traffic Fatality. A Chinese woman was knocked down by a taxi m Kumpong Java Kocd :t iibout 7 p.m. yesterday and killed, diath ensuins: from multiple injuries before she could be taken to hospital. The Sikh driver made oft* immediately after the73 words
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Article519 1925-07-29 9 Business at the Next Ordinary Meeting. An ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners will be held m the board room on Friday. The business to be transacted includes resolutions by the Deputy President to the effect that hackney carriage public stands be appointed m the following street* ai519 words
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Article258 1925-07-29 9 High Official Suspended From Office. The Commission which has been investigating the scandajous charges m connection with the Million Tical Lottery (says the Bangkok Times) was composed of Deputy-General Phya Rajamanu (Asst. Commander and Adjutant of the Royal Bodyguard of Gentlemen at Arms, ami also a Judge258 words
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Sporting News and Notes.
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Article969 1925-07-29 10 S.C.F.A.'s Eight Goals Ajjainst The Sussex. Eifcht goals to one wos the score in favour of the S.C.I'.A. in their fii-st division fixture againsj the ftoya] Sussex played at the Stadium yesterday evenin;;. As appears f i. im I he score, the Chinese thoroughly enjoyed themselves at the exptrrr969 words
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Article427 1925-07-29 10 Yorkshire's Huge Score Against Middlesex. [Beuter Telegram] London, July 28. At Leeds Yorkshire beat Middlesex on the first innings. The home comity batted first and declared with 528 for six wickets, Leyland scoring 110, Holmes 50, und Sutcliffe 235. Middlesex wop dismissed for 184: they followed on and madeReuter - 427 words
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Article398 1925-07-29 10 Stewards Cup Result. [Reuter Telegram.] London, July 28. The Stewards Cup resulted as follows: 1. DEFIAN'CK 2. SUN'STONE 3. PURPLE SHADE Twenty-four ran. Won by three-quar-ters of a length, half a Length between second and third. Betting 20 to 1 Defiance, 20 to 1 Sunstone, 100 to <J PurpleReuter - 398 words
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Article343 1925-07-29 10 Programme for the Week-End. Saturday, August 1, 2.16 p.m.— Bukit Timah Range. Six rifle matches under Service conditions and in conjunction the Oriental Telephone Co's Cup and the Buffs Cup. These two Cups are open to S.V.C. and S.V.R.A. members, the Service Aggregate will be decided over these343 words
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Letter84 1925-07-29 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—I wonder if any of your 1 reddeYs could ttl!- me whether this -oomkfnMlt.i could have been possible, i.e. the mouo to have risen on the rifht arm star of the Southern Cross I append a sketch of what some friends and84 words
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Letter443 1925-07-29 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—Much has been written about forward selling and the necessity for Estates to secure a certain amount of profit to cover overhead expenses for the ensuing year. I agree with most logical business men that In principle this is the443 words
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Article1296 1925-07-29 10 Evidence jrt Havelock Road Fatality. At the Assizes yesterday, before Mr. Justice Deane, Stanley Beale, a private m the Royal Sussex Regiment, was charged with causing the death of a Chinese by a rash act on June 13, the charge being a sequel to a motoring accident. The1,296 words
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SHARE MARKET REPORTS.
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Article175 1925-07-29 10 Singapore, July 29. Rubber.— London 3s. 11<1. Steady. I.cca| $1.40. Tin.— London C2CI 12s. fid. Local $133, (125 ton* sold.) Bubbers. This section of the share market quiet. The following are to-day's quotations m lubbers Ayer Kuning? fcO-85 cents, Bukit K. Bt 76-82 cents, Bukit Kalils175 words
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Article216 1925-07-29 10 Singapore, July 29. Tin.— £2ol 12s. 6d. Local $133 125 tons. Rubber.— 3s. lid. Rubbers. A further decline m the price of the commodity has resulted m a continuance of the dull conditions which have prevailed m the share market over tha past week. Sellers, predominate, but216 words
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Article285 1925-07-29 10 (L. It. Macphail). Singapore, July 29. Rulber.— 3s. lid. down lid. Local $1.41. Tin.— £26l 12s. 6d. up 325. 6d. Local 127 tons at $138. The price of Rubber again shows a logs and share quotations are easier although a few buyers are coming oirt285 words
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167 1925-07-29 10 The following properties were disposed of by auction by Estate and Trust Agencies, Ltd., at their sale room on Monday afternoon. Land and house 59-1 Orchard Road; area 840 ft., bought by Mr. S.A. bin Shaik Alkaff for $9,600, freehold land and house167 words
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Article912 1925-07-29 10 Many Entries foi Reliability Trial. Great interest is beinL taken m the reliability trial for motor-ccles and motorcycle combinations which is to be held under the auspices of the Automobile Club on Sunday, August 9, and something like fifty entries haie been received already. Silver cups Have been presented912 words
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Article129 1925-07-29 10 Charles Chaplin's production A Woman of Paris, featuring Edna I'urviance, is being shown at the- Empire Cinema. Directed by J. Gordon Edwards, from a story by Rufus King, The Silent Command, which will be shown at the Surma Theatre from to-night, is remarkable for the masterly way m129 words
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Article1414 1925-07-29 11 (From Our Own Correspondent.) BuUvia, July 24. j A French naval visit may be expected xt Tanjong Priok m the beginning at September. The armoured cruiser Jules Kerry, of over 12,000 tons, will arrive at the port of Batavia, with Rear-Admiral I 'rorliat, who commands the1,414 words
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Article508 1925-07-29 11 Alleged Disguise as Waiters Questioned. In the House of Commons on June 23 Him Wilkinson (Lab.-Soc. Middlesbrough, E.) asked the Home Secretary if lir would state on whose authority and f"r what reason two police officers dlMJlllnd as waiters attended a private dinner given to an508 words
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Article94 1925-07-29 11 Programme of drills up to and for AiiKUst :J, 1925. Wednesday, July 29, 5.15 p.m., Drill Hull, Chinese Company, Lewis Gun Class. Thursday, July ISO, 5.15 p.m.. Drill Hall, Chinese Company, Lewis Gun Class. Friday, July 31, 5.15 p.m.. Drill HaU, Band Practice, 5.15 p.m.. Drill Hall,94 words
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Advertisement166 1925-07-29 11 GREATEST ARTISTES FINEST RECORDING HENCE THE POPULARITY OF "His Master's Voice" Gramophones Records Our Demonstration Rooms at your service m order that you may prove this for yourself. S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. THE ARCADE, SINGAPORE. j PATENT INERT CELLS have all the good qualities of the finest Dry Cell. This166 words
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Advertisement340 1925-07-29 11 Raffles Hotel Tel. No. 2920. GUEST NIGHT, Dinner and Dance. TO-MORROW. The SISTERS HARE will appear during the Dances. TEA DANCES Every Monday and Friday. N.B. Evening Dress Kssential for all Dinner Dances. GRILL ROOM sarkies brothers, From Aug. Ist under supervision Proprietora. of expert foreign caterer. New yaympv "a340 words
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Article945 1925-07-29 12 A Few Years Have Crumpled Our Countenances. No sooner had I written down the word Faces as the heading than I realised that there lies ready to hand enough material not for an article but for a good-sized book, writes an Evening Standard correspondent. For one thing, the945 words
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Article146 1925-07-29 12 Behind an official notice that a (fold weath was missing from Tussaud's just before, during, or after the frreat fire which destroyed the interior of the exhibition, is a reminiscence of the Earl of Beaconsfield. It formed what was described as A People's Tribute," and was paid146 words
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Advertisement176 1925-07-29 12 BELL'S EVERITE BIG SIX CORRUGATED ASBESTOS-CEMENT ROOF SHEETING is more than Twice as strong: as any other make of Asbestos-Cement Corrugated Sheeting and also the most ECONOMICAL Permanent roof covering on the market. Sole Agents Sime Darby Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements) 5, MALACCA STREET. MOTOR GARS New176 words
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Advertisement144 1925-07-29 12 HAIPHONG \y|/ Cement Supplied to the Singapore Municipality, Government of Johore, Malacca Municipality, F.M.S. Railways and all leading architects and contractors. DUPIRE BROTHERS Sole Agents, SINGAPORE. NYGALSBERG gEER MANUFACTURED IN DENMARK. BEST QUALITY IN THE MARKET TRY AND JUDGE FOR •MS- YOURSELF igs Obtainable at Hotels, Clubs and RestJBf" 'W144 words
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Advertisement326 1925-07-29 13 The Name of W. D. H. 0. WILLS Stands for excellency m the production of cigarettes. It is worth while trying their new Brand. HIGH CLASS VIRGINIAN CIGARETTES. which you can obtain for 8O cents per tin of 50. r.nmsii ami;im< an tor am m cm. (STRAITS) i.tu. (laevrpcrated m326 words
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Advertisement164 1925-07-29 13 THE WORLD BISCUIT FACTORY, LIMITED (la LiqaldatUa). LOST~SCRIP. NOTICI is hereby given that the Certifi i'hlc for the following Shares m the above CassßMf is alleged to have been lost, namely, No. 72, representing 20 shares, Nos. 2291 to 1 0 registered m the name of Tan Chye llooti, of164 words
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Advertisement168 1925-07-29 13 M. WISEMAN COMPANY (EASTERN), LTD. By mrreem.-nt between lha uhovi- (■ll7lpsny xnd Mr. Cullibrrt I.inncl Kield Kills, tlii.< jtvntlemxn has co«s'-<| m (v. |g t».- service of the said Company. The Powr of Attorney from th^ Company, dat'd Novrmb'r •IT, 1921, granted to him under the name ol Chxrles Lionel168 words
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Advertisement850 1925-07-29 13 SINGAPORE AUTOMOBILE CLUB NOTRE TO MOTOR CYCLISTS. An open RaliaMWf Trinl for Motor Cycles and Sidecar Combinations will be held on Sunduy, Augmt !l, at 7.30 a.m., under the ■tuple*! oi the Singapore Automobile Club. KNTIt tm The Trinl is open to all Motor Cjrellttl nml is not confined to850 words
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Advertisement249 1925-07-29 13 We are fi»htinii hijjh prices: with tzceflenl ((i;:Jily and our success shows that we are hitting Urn largH of the public satisfaction for more than 20 \ears. FRAMROZ 81 CO. SINGA PORE. r 9Bn Ss^lfcS SdjK wmHshl HbbD il^Rflff' sm^B&H fBB»BBH3 aSB *-*^*"V **-ISBbw4ixS, s y Mr-j mmhhbV TV/tusclss f^S?249 words
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Advertisement1993 1925-07-29 14 Assetß over $5,500,0W B.C. Akwanc* In force «yer $19,00«,»0«. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements.) 11l U) OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 52, Old Jewry, E.C. Tim Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life Assurance1,993 words
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Advertisement741 1925-07-29 14 SALE OF MINING LAND Pursuant of an order made by the Collector of Land Revenue, Kinta, at the instance of Cadawalader Morgan Van Cuylenberg of Singapore, the Chargee under ami by virtue of Charge No. 26 of 1921, the undermentioned Mining Lands and Subleases, the property of THE SELIBIN TIN741 words
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Advertisement440 1925-07-29 14 AUCTION SALE ■f iHjr-rr* <l<-si i: n w*9*kM trak household furniture, piano, gramophoa*, Milncrs »nfc, enckery, gliixt knd platedwar,.', plants, etc. To be held at No Km. Meyer Road, Tunjong Katong (opposite The Crescent), on Saturday. August 1. at 2 p.m. Comprising one excellent toned iron framed cottage piano by440 words
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Article540 1925-07-29 15 Lord Reading on His D«ckSweeping Days. The Earl of Reading, who was the guest at luncheon of the Reading Chamber of Commerce on June 26, amusingly recounted the circumstances of hi* first voyage to India. Looking back, he said, to the days when Reading first returned him540 words
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Article399 1925-07-29 15 Remarkable Confessions of Boys And Girls. By the detention of four boys and v .tirl at South Melbourne and Montague late on June 30 and the next morning the police claim to have cleared up nearly a dozen cases of shopbreaking and factory breaking, and a case399 words
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Article128 1925-07-29 15 It is reported from Germany that photographs taken of the comet Orkisz show that it has now developed a second tail. This tail cannot be seen with a telescope. The primary tail also is, to all intent-*' and purposes, a photographic object merely, only the vaguest128 words
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Advertisement194 1925-07-29 15 Gar Buyers Ask Yourselves vJu.Il the car you intend buying be maintained for RflW V/ttll it be relied upon to get \JUII it be serviced anywhere $1 095 r at any ime? *K*>"^^ V&Ilil be resold easily and at a good price dilCl last but not least— can it be194 words
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Advertisement382 1925-07-29 15 r-. r ir«|..,a i j Power~B@auty~Comfort POWER to sweep alongfrom Comfort for every person over 2 miles an hour to well over every road there is ample 60 miles m top gear power room m the spacious body. Balto master any hill power to loon tyres, improved spring pull through382 words
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Advertisement197 1925-07-29 16 Estd. 1872. Patronized liy P.oyalty. The least money your purse can afford will buy you the daintiest ornament m Diamond and Gem Jeweller) m the newest models of particularly smart designs of irreproachable quality. AT THE ROYAL STORE OF B. P. De Silva 62/3, HIGH STREET, lUNGAPORK. Bramh No. 1,197 words
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Advertisement322 1925-07-29 16 BEST SOFT SOAP IN CWT. DRUMS LOWEST PRICE. LEE KIM SOO 20, HIGH STREET, SINGAPORE. TWO PRACTICAL BOOKS EASIER GOLF By JACK WHITE. with 51 Action Photograph.. An entirely original treatise by one of tl>e greatest goiters nnd an acknowledged exsert teacher of the game. Mr. Jack White gives many322 words
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Advertisement1465 1925-07-29 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Th. PREPAID charge, for Wants, For Sale, To Let, ate.. In ordinary close «et type (average six word, to line) are: —Per line: One insertion 28 cents, two m».. 40 cts three ins. 64 cts., four ins. 82 cents, five ins. $1.00, six tea. $1.13, ten ins. $1.40,1,465 words
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Advertisement295 1925-07-29 16 "THE GIFT SHOP" FOR WEDDING PRESENTS NOT the usualCatalogue Selection, Butter Dish, or Decanter BUT Delightful— Useful— "Things Beautiful" Everything Different Quality Best Made YET! PRICE -RIGHT The Bloomer is on you if you don't decide AT pRANKELS VICTORIA STREET. AIK LEONG CO., S7 AND 38, PHII.I.IP STREET. G«neral Importer*295 words
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Advertisement320 1925-07-29 16 MEDICAL BOOKS A HANDBOOK OF MIDWIFERY for Midwives. Maternity Nur-ea and Otntetriv DMN% liy r.itnvns Berkeley. With colour frontipiece and 74 Uluiitric lions m the Text I 4.M0 A COMPLETE HANDBOOK OF MIDWIFERY, for Midwivtti, and Nurses, by J. K. Watson, M.1)., Kiln, with over 150 illustratioas 4.50 A HANDBOOK320 words
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