The Straits Times, 10 March 1926
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Title Section13 1926-03-10 1 The Straits Times No. 28,115 SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 1926 PRICE 10 CENT13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement71 1926-03-10 1 s 2 Bnji^l3 I i I j i I! j 1. Is a beautiful White Paint which STAYS WHITE after long exposure to sun and weather. 2. Has excellent covering power and dura\m£ bilit y- 3. "Every ounce carries the Cookson guarantee of quality". COOKSON'S NONSETTING RED LEAD I Economical71 words
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1418 1926-03-10 2 WIRELESS NEWS. Aneta Wireless Via Java. Dutch Cabinet Crisis. The Hague, March 3. The Queen has summoned the State Ministers Heer Idenburg and Cort van der Linden for consultation. Mr. Limburg Stirum has announced his withdrawal as a member of the Provincial States of South Holland in connection with the1,418 words
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Advertisement434 1926-03-10 2 T//c great British Tonic jjf. f^y; "Tgj with over Thirty Years Reputation fttfS Build up Your Health /s^ .Wand Strength Every drop of Hall's Wine helps to build up health. It enriches the blood fcxds ihc nerves tones up the entire system. The first dose of Hall's Wine does you434 words
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Advertisement214 1926-03-10 2 BEETHAM-S let-rola. YOUR SKIN AND M COMPLEXION /UM ft? nTJ p<rf#ct Co ni I dltion all iht jtu round bf a i j nnlu üm of Bodtham^ La- I lj| I ,roU. it eßectujdlT reaOTee s&SS. fa jail roafhaaM 1 liiai. t.» (W M m irritation, etc, and la rl.llrbT214 words
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Advertisement182 1926-03-10 2 IpHHI Mastertone I' Gramophones From $50 to $200. Illustrated catalogue sent o j Monthly payments can be arranged. Season Company, Ltd. 11l and 113. NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. THE RED HAND BRAND MATINTO THE IDEAL FLAT PAINT FOR INTERIOR WORK. WASHABLE, HYGIENIC, ARTISTIC, PERMANENT. Applicable to PLASTER, WOOD. IRON, ASBESTOS, etc.182 words
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Advertisement257 1926-03-10 3 RAILWAY MATERIALS BY LIGHT RAILWAYS, LTD., LONDON. These materials are of the finest quality and our services are at the disposal of all railways users. RAILS and CROSSINGS, TURNTABLES, LOCOMOTIVES, TRUCKS, TIP WAGONS, etc. Prices and particulars on request. Sola Ajenu UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED (Incorporated In Strait* Settlement!) SINGAPORE. "llftitgers"257 words
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Advertisement236 1926-03-10 3 Power- Beauty- Comfort POWER to sweep along from 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 through the hardest236 words
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Advertisement535 1926-03-10 4 P. O.BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR UNES (Incorporated tn England) MAIL AND PASSENGER ANT» CARCO SERVICES. PENTNSULAB AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO, UNDER CONTRACT WITh, HIS MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT. LONDON *ND FAR EAST MAIL SERVICE. OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOB CHINA AND JAPAN Tonaage dne Spore KAI.YAX O.'OO Mar. 10 DEVANHA 8,200 Mar.535 words
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Advertisement518 1926-03-10 4 Shipping Announcements N.Y.K. UNE (NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA) LONDON LINE Marseilles, London and Antwerp Vessels Tonnaga Due Sail SUWA MARU 11,000 Mar. 18 19 FUSHIMI MARU 11,000 Apr. 1 t HAKOZAKI MARU 11,000 Apr. 16 16 HAKUSAN MARU 11,000 Apr. 2» 80 KITANO MARU 8,000 May 18 14 HAKUNA MAI.U 11,000518 words
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Advertisement544 1926-03-10 4 THE BLUE FUNNEL UNE THE OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO, i LIMITED. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO, LTD. (Incorporated m England) REGULAR SERVICE TO LONDON, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, ANTWERP, HAM BURG AND BREMEN— GENOA, MARSEILLES, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW MARSEILLES, HAVRE, LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW— BOSTON, NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE. Taking cargo on544 words
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Advertisement502 1926-03-10 4 THE SIAM STEAM NAY. CO. LTD. (Incorporated m Siam) BANGKOK COASTING SERVICE. For Kretay, Kemaman, Kelantan, Baognara, Telupin, Patani, Singora, Lacon, Bandon, Kohsamui, Langsuan, Chumpon and Bangkok. Arrival Departure REDAXG In port Mar. 10 MALINI Mar. 15 Mar. 17 VALAYA Mar. 22 Mar. 24 SUDDHADIB Mar. 2» Mar. 31 MAI.INI502 words
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Advertisement549 1926-03-10 4 K. P. M. (ROYAL PACKET NAY. CO. OF DATAVIA) (Incorporated m Holland) Under contract with the NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENT Telephone No. 3640, with sub-connection to Passage, Freight, Transhipment, Marine Depts. and Manngers' Desk. Representative for Singapore and Straits Settlements of the Official Tourist Bureau of Java. All information, supplying of549 words
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Advertisement358 1926-03-10 4 BURNS PHILP UNE (Incorporated m Australia) FOR SYDNEY. MELBOURNE. VIA JAVA. DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND AND BRISBANE Regular monthly sailing by the well known steamers MARKLLA (7,375 tons) and MALABAR (4,512 -on.i). The s.s. MAKKI.I.A is th* largest and finest steamer trading to Auetralia, Cabins de luxe, single berth cabins, swimming358 words
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Advertisement475 1926-03-10 5 Shipping Announcements ELLERMAN BUKGNALL STEAMSHIP GO., LTD. (Incorpotited m Kngland.) "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FKEIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM and CONTINENT via PORTS and SUEZ CANAL. FREIGHT SERVICES OUTWARDS FROM CONTINENT For Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan I.S. KATHLAMBA Mar. 28 HOMKW AKi)S London, Rotterdam \nd Hamtvirc t.s. KORANNA Mar. 14475 words
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Advertisement398 1926-03-10 5 AUSTRAL-EAST INDIES LINE (laeorperated m BagJaad] Regviar Passenger aad Tralgai ServUe via JAVA PORTS ta FUIMANTLB (W. A), ADELAIDE, MELBOTJBNB aaa BYDNBY malnUlned by T*M Bailing US* s.s. CITY OF PALERMO 5,9'>0 Mar. 13 s.s. MERTON HALL (limited passenger accommodation) Apl. 7 s.s. CITY OF PALERMO 8.90 C May 7398 words
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Advertisement453 1926-03-10 5 DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINE KOUND-THB-WOBLD FABBBNOIB AND FREIGHT BBBTICB BOSTON and NEW TOBX via FOBT SAID, ALEXANDRIA, NAPLES. GENOA aaa MARSEILLES. M Dayi to Boston i 41 Dayi ta Maw Yark Oilbarners. No coal dost. Ma cinders. Abtolata Cleanllnete. From New York tkess aaa asw liners continue on Round tke World,453 words
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Advertisement518 1926-03-10 5 INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. COMPANY. LIMITKD. (Incorporated m Hongkong) Direct Service to Jars via Hongkoag aaa Shanghai and to Calcatta via Paaaaa from Singapore. Taking cargo on through Bills of Lading for Canton, Macao, Swatow. Amor, Chefoo, Tientsin, Newehwang, Yangtze Ports, Formosa, the Philippines, ate. FOR PENANG AND CALCUTTA HOSANG Mar.518 words
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Advertisement417 1926-03-10 5 Two principal reasons why Johnson-Pickett Manila Rope has gone into the ports of every continent of the globe FlRST.— Excellence of Product. SECOND.— Ultimate Economy. Sole Agents KEAT CHEANG COMPANY 58 and 59, MARKET STREET, SINGAPORE. Telephone 2269. Ctble Addrca* KEATCHEANG." «♦♦♦«»«♦«♦♦♦♦«>«♦-» ♦♦♦♦~»»-»-»-»-»~e-e-»-»-« HIHHMHtIM ANY MORE TO COME EVINRUDE MOTORS417 words
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Advertisement622 1926-03-10 6 Dear Ma and Pa If we're not home for supper to-night don't worry, for tve're staying down town to •cc WANDERING DAUGHTERS at the GAIETY Sally, Irene, Mary. ftrtrtortinarr T Indeed It l< Not I preAchmrnt on conduct, but delightful drama halted on the necrei romances of two girls whoMumhied622 words
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Advertisement126 1926-03-10 6 SURINA THEATRE i Hell lias no fury like a man scorned m love I He MBeaaead Ilio n.irlj :>ccauKe he cauKht hi» Hwrr'.hfi:rt fa ll« mils of his heit fritiid on his own vicdriln:: eve I To avoid Momrn for nil I m" he vent Into the treat Canadian lumber126 words
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Advertisement346 1926-03-10 6 A WONDERFUL PROGRAMME TWO BIG "SPECIALS" IN ONE NIGHT The Wanderer OF THE Wasteland The first picture to be photographed m Natural Colour. Full of punch and good things. AND TRIUMPH A CECIL B. DE MILLE MASTERPIECE (The man who made the Ten Commandments). THRILLS AND. LAUGHTER GALORE. EMPIRE To-night346 words
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Advertisement163 1926-03-10 6 Friday. March t: I'r- watiun of a Silver Cop hf Mr. Chua Swa Chwee's Party An entirely new play <;OHAR AM) HIS FOl'R BKOTIIERS w:)l be singed ItiMil.inc at CheonK Koon Sens X Co. THE STAR OPERA TO-NIGHT JAVA MORN A and JAVA MORNI will be staged 2 Muhnmrd Meats163 words
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Advertisement189 1926-03-10 6 BE SURE THAT IT SAYS MADE IN SINGAPORE BY V, H. ON YOUR SHOES. K3ENE/ AS if* If 'v^^Bf TICKR HEAD BRAND The Y. H. Organisation is complete and efficient. If* one ran make a i,>.,ci anot aux. no one ever wilL We uso only the finest quality of leathers189 words
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Article284 1926-03-10 7 FIXTURES. Wednesday, March 10 High Water. 6.9 a.m., 8.61 p.m. MaUdea I High Tide, 3.20 a.m., 6 ft. i.2:> p.m.. 4 ft. 2 in. M. M. homeward, mail closes. The I'nfair Sex, Victoria Theatre. Hjrm..tii!i's Circus, 9.15 p.m. Thursday, March 11 High Water. 7.38 a.m., 9.44 p.m.284 words
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Article245 1926-03-10 7 TT*b»mlt. liana It. Ship* alongside the WharvM or aipaciMl to arrive. KKI'l'KI. HARBOUR. Mail Wharf RmpalU, Moonstone. I.-o Andrew, Oi'. Wharf Uritish Light Co»l Wharf Nil VESSELS IN DBY DOCK. T.H1...C l'ogar HMn Wharf l'crak A!b<ri Dock I.i.unch Sprite Victoria Dock Malvernian Ecppcl Harbour King's Dock City245 words
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Article163 1926-03-10 7 To-day Bcr.icUlis, Sink and P«k»n E»roe iSinickars.) •"'>■- Banka lulnnd, Pladjoo and Palembug Vtl Swell i I..r... Ceylon, Southern and Western India and 1> boatl i Ai.rkor) p.: I i i Anifor) p... Booth-Weil Sumatra, Celebes. «Tn and Timor Wily (Soon Ann I P'-i .in and Kas!163 words
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Article38 1926-03-10 7 J,,h»n de Witt 1.1i.i.^.. K<H t.i.iK'ljlrilli I. N'Mlorhindcr S'por* Londui Jan. 21) Fab. Ktb. 4 Feb. 2' V*b. r. X.1.. 2 I| b. 10 Mar 1 \\h. II Mur. I n Keb. 12 Mur. 138 words
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Article480 1926-03-10 7 Anu'rican Girls Bathe m Tubs Of hampa^ne. The whole of Broadway is discussing Mr. Karl Carrol's birthday party lor Mr. William Edrington, who financed Mr. Earl Carrol's theatre. The Countess CiiUxart was one pf the honoured guests, ■Mai u New York message of February 25. Details of480 words
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Article238 1926-03-10 7 EXCHANGE. Singapore, March 10. On Lundin, Bank 4 m/s 2/4% Demand 2/4 Private ?,m. credits 2/4 17/32 On New Yoik Demand 56 9/16 Private 99 d/s 58 9/16 On France, Bank T.T. 1500 On India, Eank T.T. 154 On Hongkonir, Bank d/d 1 p.c. prem. On Shanghai,238 words
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59 1926-03-10 7 Singapore Standard Pale Crepe Ciosjng Prices Buyers. Sellert. Ppot and March Spot and March April-June April-June July-Sept July-Sept. Ton* of Market Firm. Singapore Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet Closing Prices Buyers. Sellers. 92 M 91% 92 ..90 91 Latest London cables quote Spot sheet 2s.59 words
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Article241 1926-03-10 7 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers £1 il Asam Kumbang 54 65/1 1 Baiur.x Padang 0.75 O.ftO 1 1 Hitam Tin 1.42Vi 1.47V4cd 1 1 Idiis Hydraulic 53/- 5-i/fi 1 1 Johan Tin 0.(2% 0.57% 10/- 10/- Kumpong 51/fi 58/£1 il Kumuiitinu' Tin <>7/- M/« 10 10 KinU Abso. U.50241 words
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Article131 1926-03-10 7 Issue Val. Pd. Buyers Sellers £1 II B. Am. Tobacco 5.5.0 6.10.8 10 10 Central Engine* 9.00 9.50 £1 £1 E. Smelting Ca 11.00 1-1.50 10 10 Frasc-!- N.-avi- S.50 49.00 100 100 Hammer Co. 160.00 170.00 100 100 Katz Bros. def. 200.00 220.00 10 10 Mexican Eagi? 19/1%131 words
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Article84 1926-03-10 7 U. Eng. 6 p.c. $1,234,300 par 110 Spore Municipal 5 p.c. $1,878,000 of 1930 par 10% p.m. Spore Municipal 4% p.c of 1909 $1,100,000 90 par Spore Municipal 4V4 p.c. of 1909 $1,100,000 90 par Spore Municipal 4 p.c. of 1913 $2,000,000 80—90 S.S. 6tt pc. Lou 1919 $36,710,00084 words
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Article373 1926-03-10 7 Fraser and Co. and Lyall and Evatt's Quotations. To-day's Pnce3 Fraser Lyall Co. Evatt. Allenby ($1) 3.20 3.30 3.05 3.15 Alor Gajah ($1) 2.75 2.90cd. 2.75 2.85 A. Hit am ($5) 21.00 22.00 21.00 22.00 A. Kuninf (51 335 1.45 1.30 1.40 Am. Malay ($2) 4.00 4.20 3.90373 words
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Page 7 Advertisements
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Advertisement178 1926-03-10 7 RENE ULLMANN Recommends his TIEMI'O I'rre Nickel I'ocket Watches with jewelled lever movement at $8.50 each and his Solid II Kt. Gold Wri.-t Watch with l.'i Jewels lever movement m assorted patterns at $18.00 each and many other Kinds of watches each absolutely guaranteed and delivered m a suitable box.178 words
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Advertisement174 1926-03-10 7 FOR SALE-SECOND-HAND GARS One jach Chandler 7-str. $050 Page 7-str. *M>C Kenuult dc Luxe 7-str. 40 h.p. (8,000 Studebaker 7-str. 1925 $2,500 Wo'»cley 7-str. 1921 $500- Hudson 7-str. 1921 $600; Charroi. 7-str. Sedan $3,000 Fiat 601 5-str. $1,500 Fiat Sporting Uodel 1924 $2,000 Fiat latest model S months old complete174 words
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Advertisement148 1926-03-10 7 TENDER FOR SUPPLY OF FISH-BOXES Tenders will be received at the Fisheries Office, CoMyer Quay, Singapore, up to March 16, 1926, for the supply of fish-boxes as per si an pie to be seen m the above office, to the number required from time to time. Tenders shall be on148 words
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Advertisement950 1926-03-10 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Other Classified AiMs.. *t* par* 16. WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. WANTED SFCOND-HANIi TYI'KWRITEJW. Apply US, Str»im T .pic*. WANTED CLERK for genera' offiec wmk. A;"ly 431, Straits Times. FOR SAI.E. B»hy Grand piano (Garcia). beautiful tone. 391. Straits T men. Cp) BRITISHER seeks position when capitn! of $0,000950 words
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Advertisement740 1926-03-10 7 GLENEALY PLANTATIONS, LIMITED Application has been ir.mle to the iHrectira of the above Company to issue daplioaic Certificates (or the following unarms in the name of FREDERICK M. E. SPERLING, formerly of Matang, Perak, upon a statement to the effect that the original share certitici.tes as specified below have been740 words
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Page 7 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous64 1926-03-10 7 METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. Kandang Kerbau Station. liy Courtefcy of Government Health Office). For the 24 hour* ending at Midnight on Mirrh 9. 19.'fi. d«*. :.ia\. shale Umrorature I Min. shade lcm)uTaturc f, KtU shade tcniprtt'.ture 7k.."> r". Ill raJiation 148 F. Kin, r.iiliution 68.BF. -niptraiure 80 F. Mean wet bulb temperature64 words
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Article62 1926-03-10 8 His Highness the Sultan desires to expies: his sincere thanks to all persons who havi so kindly expressed their sympathy and condolence m the deep sorrow of Hi» II ;-h ness m the sad loxs of his consort, Hci ;«te Highness the Sultana of Johore t,nu also to those62 words
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Obituary18 1926-03-10 8 L-\RWICK.— At Kuantan Hospita 1 on Marcl, 7 1926, A. W. Barwick, cf Sydney and Western Australia.18 words
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1166 1926-03-10 8 The Straits Times WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10. HIS EXCELLENCY QUIBBLES. We have read through the proceedings of the Federal Council on Monday, also the Memorandum presented by Sir Laurence Guillemard. The latter dociment is a distressing example of red herrings and quibblings. Two things stand out cleariy m the public mind1,166 words
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Article30 1926-03-10 8 The rate of issue of Honey Orders for India and Ceylon to-day is Rs. 152=5100. The rate of payments of Money Orders 'rum India, and Ceylon is Rs. 166 $100.30 words
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Article30 1926-03-10 8 Lean and Co., Penanjj, are m receipt of a cable from London stating that Teja Malaya Tin Dredging Co., Ltd.. proposes to make an additional issue of £70,000 at par.30 words
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Article32 1926-03-10 8 Invitations are out for an At Home to-morrow on board the new Rotterdam Lloyd motor mailship Indrapoera, which will be berthed at godown No. 18 on her arrival at 10 a.m. to-morrow.32 words
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Article27 1926-03-10 8 It should be stated that the processional :eremonies at the funeral of the late Sultana of Johorc were fully official and not semi-official as wrongly reported m27 words
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Article36 1926-03-10 8 our account of the obsequies. The Palais Picture Theatre m Melbourne, which occupied an important frontage on the St. Kilda Ksplanade, was totally destroyed by fire on February 10. The damage is estimated at £33,00 C36 words
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Article60 1926-03-10 8 Interesting war statistics, drawn up by a former president of the French Statistical Society, reveal that the killed and missing of the chief belligerents m proportion to the population were as follows :—France, one m 28 Germany, one m 35 Austria, one m 50 Britain, one m 66; Italy, one60 words
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Article62 1926-03-10 8 A telegram from Broome states that the jury found Dollah Bin Kassim guilty at the wilful murder of Kardil Bin Han an the schooner Mina two months ago. Special Commissioner Colonel W. O. Mansbridge lecorded sentence of death. Prisoner and deceased were Malays and subsequent to a quarrel had not62 words
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Article57 1926-03-10 8 The Minister for Trade and Customs ai Sydney, (Mr. Pnetten) says that tht Navigation Act is being slowly strangled by the tactics that are !>eing adopted by seamen. He added Surely it is time that the saner elements m the Australian Seamen's Union asked themselves whether their continued loyalty to57 words
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Article80 1926-03-10 8 At the general meeting held at the Negri Sembilan Club, Seremban, on March 1, the following were elected office-bearers for the current year :—President, the Hon. Mr. E. C. H. Wolff; vice-president, the Hon. Mr. Wong Yick Tong cricket captain, Mr. C. O. Thomasz football captain, Mr. P. S. Muthu;80 words
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Article90 1926-03-10 8 The prisoners released.in Bangkok by the exercise of the royal clemency on the occasion of the Coronation numbered 534 men and 31 women. They were assembled at the Local Government building en February 28. Each man got a coat, a pair of trousers and a tical m satangs, while each90 words
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Article96 1926-03-10 8 The Women and OMi Protection Ordinance of the Straits Settlements having; recently been amended, it is thought advisable to adopt these amendments m Johore, as far as possible. The opportunity has been iaken of revising the existing Johore Enactment, and efteeting certain corrections. To obviate the inconvenience of having to96 words
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Article145 1926-03-10 8 The following Singapore and Johore properties were sold by auction by Cheong Koon Seng and Co. at their saleroom 30 Chulia Street, on February 24 and March 3 :—Freehold land and house 20 lorong 2 East Coast and Ceylon Road, total area 16,000 sq. ft, Mr. V. Appathurai, $4,100 99145 words
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Article185 1926-03-10 8 News was received a few days ago by telegram of the death in Edinburgh, Scotland, of Mr. K. B. Scott, until recently Assistant Surgeon, General Hospital, Penang, says the Straits Echo. Before coming to Peimng Mr. Scott was in Singapore and both there and in Penang bv his innate good185 words
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Article418 1926-03-10 8 Sir George and Lady Maxwell ate goinf? to Fraser's Hill this week. Mrs. W. A. N. Davies and family sailed for home yesterday in the Hector. The death occurred on Sunday, in tho Kuantan Hospital, of Mr. A. W. Berwick, accountant of the Kuala Reman Rubber Estates,418 words
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Article45 1926-03-10 8 Henderson, Helm and Hammosfahr, Inc., New York, send us the following cable, dated March 9, their quotations being m gold dollar cents Sellers, March 55 next quarter 54 V« July-August-September 5314 market very dull. To-day's Singapore price 93 cents, London price 2s. 4d.45 words
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Article68 1926-03-10 8 A sensational charge of gang robbery was brought against F. C. Almeida, a Portuguese, W. J. Lingard, a Kurasum and A. Aramathoon, an Armenian, m the Second Police Court this morning, before Mr. H. R. Bull. It is alleged that the accused broke into the room of68 words
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Article51 1926-03-10 8 From China and Japan, by Shinnoh Maru, due at Singapore to-morrow. From China and Japan, by Nagano Maru, due at Singapore to-morrow. From Holland and Germany, by Indrapoera, due at Singapore to-morrow morning. From Europe (London mails despatched on February 18) by Devanha, due nt Penang 11.30 a.m.51 words
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Article138 1926-03-10 8 We have received the following not cc signed by Mr. R. J. Farrer, chairman of the Mohammedan Advisory Board The official observation of the new moon of the fastinir month (Ramadan) this year will be done by the Religious Ail"ice Committee (which consists of the138 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement95 1926-03-10 8 THE JLe^ SIGN I SPHINX. 1 OF Quality ;r^s»«C£nUWsWj-> Vrpsi^U* i^ i— LADIES SHOES We illustrate two of many New Styles and Shapes recently arrived. BEIGE KID SHOE. BLACK PATENT STRAP ONE BAR. COURT SHOE. $13.25 per pair. $11.50 per pair. JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. (Incorporated m England.) SINGAPORE, PENANG95 words
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Advertisement209 1926-03-10 8 ALHAMBRA TO-NIGHT, at 9. TRAILING AFRICAN WILD ANIMALS Featuring Mr. and Mrs. MARTIN JOHNSON well-known big game hunters m 7 Reels. steppimTlively (Featuring RICHARD TALMADGE) m 6 Reels. First Show at 7.30 RIDGWAY OF MONTANA A Western Drama m 5 Reels. and a Star Comedy. TAN CHENG KEE CO., LTD.,209 words
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Advertisement57 1926-03-10 8 Other Pages. Pa«e. Aneia Wireless News 2 Finance »nd Commerce 7 Shipping and the Mails 7 MeteoroloKicul Kpport 7 Reuter and Kuicby Kailio Telegrams '■> Singapore Assixes I To-day's Share Market 1 Kedrral Council Full Report Land Acquisition (uses 10 Seaman m Trouble 10 Sporting Intelligence II Correspondence ..11 Strait!!57 words
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Article535 1926-03-10 9 M. Briand Forming Another Cabinet. [reuter telegram.] London, March 9. Paris Thorp was an uninterrupted stream poinar to the Elysee thi- m uninir I f Parliamentary leaders of al who called to consult President 1'. umercuc, whose decision at noon *M I certain, but it is believed thatReuter - 535 words
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Article72 1926-03-10 9 [belter telegram.] London, March 9. (air i Mr. Alan Cubham has arrived nt Sollum. A imp has been broadcast for ships in the Mediterranean to keep a lookout for him when he goes to Athens IHWIW London, March 9. r.i\.Ksi-ls The Belgian airmen, Mcdaets and Verhaegen, with their mechanic,72 words
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Article56 1926-03-10 9 [Ml TEK TELEGRAM.] London, March 9. Ottawa The Canadian Department cf KxUrnal Affairs hus referred the case of [he British schooner Eastwood to the Uriti-ih Kmbassy at Washington, whither thl (i\. hit's protest ujMinst |hl alleKt'J iition of the United States revenue Hitter laatea sad the affidavits56 words
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Article321 1926-03-10 9 Beginning of the Council Discussion. [RCUTER TELEGRAM.] London, March 9. Reuter barns that Sir Austen Chamberlain is keeping the Government fully infoi med of thj proceedings at Geneva. Ad iding to his despatches, the Sunday •mi-tings did much to remove the German apprehension in repaid to h:r positionReuter - 321 words
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Article148 1926-03-10 9 [wireless via rugby.] Rugby, March 9. It is underst od that an agreement is in a fair way of being reached between the Dominions Office and the Dominions as to method of utilising a sum to be set apart for facilitating the marketing of and stimulating demand for148 words
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Article53 1926-03-10 9 [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, March 9. Peking Pekinpr and Tientsin are practically isolated, tho railway services being interrupted. The forts at Taku are firing indiscriminately on all craft attempting to navigate the River Peiho. An American cruiser is at present r.t Taku and H.M.S. Foxglove is leaving for thatReuter - 53 words
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Article47 1926-03-10 9 [RE! TER TELEGRAM.] London, March It. Blue Fields All except 26 of the entombed miners have been rescued. Two are known to be dead. Those unaccounted for are trapped in number five mine where nearly 200 Ml killed in a similar explosion in 1914.Reuter - 47 words
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Article45 1926-03-10 9 [MUTER TfcI.EGRAM.] London, March 9. The Master Cott .n-spimu-rs' Federation have (Inidt'i! that 11 ballot be taken of the Annric.an section on an increase of working hums fr >m ."O 1^ to M weekly, from Ap:il The Federation strongly recomiiieudcd the increase.45 words
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Article157 1926-03-10 9 Legislative Assembly Resumes Work. [REUTER TELEGRAM.] London, March 9. Delhi The tension in which the Assembly sitting closed yesterday, partly owing to the suddenness of Mr. Patel's announcement of the adjournment and partly owing to his remarks after the Swarajists walked out that the Assembly is no longerReuter - 157 words
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Article321 1926-03-10 9 [WIRELESS VIA RUGBY.] Rugby, March 9. The Times to-day devjtes a special supplement to artificial silk. The supplement opens, with a leading article m which this new industry is welcomed as (Only to prove of the utmost imp-rtance to this country. It is pointed out that M Bar,321 words
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Article67 1926-03-10 9 [WIRELESS VIA RLGBY.] Rugby, March 9. Exchange rates Paris 133%, New York 4.86 30-32, Brussels 107, Geneva 25.25, Amsterdam 12.12, Milan 121, Berlin 20.41, Stockholm 18.12. Copenhagen 18.74, 0.1- -2-2.H2, Vienna 34.50, Prague 164, Helsingfora 192%, Madrid 34.48, Lisbon 2'i;, Rio 7,4. Buenos Aires 45%, Bombay Is. 6.id.,67 words
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Article51 1926-03-10 9 [WIRELESS TIA RUGBY.] Rugby, March 9. The official weekly return shows a furtin i- (kcrerse of 18,660 in the number of j UBMnpl yed. In the last eight wesks the decline has amounted to over 143,000. 'I hi' tulal fipuie which is 1,107,000 is 128,300 less than a year51 words
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Article80 1926-03-10 9 The Prii.ce of Wales, addressing Conservatives for the first time in his life, delivered a lecture at Leicester before the Y«Rg Conservative Association. He MMWi red in the affirmative the question, Can the Empire be made self-supporting? He emphasised the possibilities of devej 1' pment of the Dominions by British80 words
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Article115 1926-03-10 9 A Curious Situation In Spain. [REL'TER TELEGRAM.] London, March 9. Madrid It is officially announced that the President of the Barcelona bar, who was recently appointed by the Government to that post, culled to see the Prime Minister and the Minister of Justice and informed them thatReuter - 115 words
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Article147 1926-03-10 9 Distinguished Judge and Play Producer. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bangkok, March 9. The death occurred this morning at the Nursing Home of Mr. P. W. Thornely, Legal Adviser and Judge of the Appeal Court. While attending the Coronation Ceremonies on February 25 attired in147 words
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Article398 1926-03-10 9 Chinese Sentenced for Armed Robbery. Found guilty of a.-med robbery and extortion at the second Singap-re Assizes, which opened before Mr. Justice Deane ir. the Supreme Court yesterday, two Chinese, Lim Ah Kiew and Ng Ah Heng, v. ere sentenced to seven years' rigorous imprisonment with twelve strokes398 words
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Article185 1926-03-10 9 Macphall and Co., Ltd. Singapore, March 10. Rubber. London 2s. 3^4d. per lb. Local 90 '.i cents. Tin.— London £282 15s. Rubbers. Shares are steady. New Scudais are quoted 2.72 V4 -2.77 Vi and United Malaccas 2.57^-2.65. Mateka Pindas have buyers at 2.72 M and Mentakabs et185 words
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Article5676 1926-03-10 9 The Future of Prai Wharves. Unofficial on Education Policy. (Fr.m Oar Special Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, March 8. Sir George Maxwell, Chief Secretary to the F.M.S. Government, dealt at the Federal Council with the letters of Messrs. Coode, Fitzmaurice, Wilson, and Mit?he'l, the consulting engineers f -r the Prai5,676 words
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Article273 1926-03-10 10 Improved Results During Last Year. The seventeenth annual ordinary j general meeting of the Glen Bervie Rubber Company, Ltd., was held on January 2i) at 59, East cheap, E.C. Mr. Herbert Wright (the Chairman) said that the expenditure in harvesting, cultivation, etc., amounted to £12,327 which was273 words
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Article195 1926-03-10 10 The Hon. Treasurer begg to acknowledge with many thanks receipt of the following donations Previously acknowledged $6,92") Tan Kah Kee $1,000 The Asiatic Petroleum (S.S.) Ltd. $250 Tan Boon Liat and Tan Boon Liat and Co. each $200 Lon* Teong Club $107 Tan Taz Yow $150195 words
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Article1221 1926-03-10 10 Old Woodsville Estate Claim Disputed. Yesterday after:io..n, Mr. P. A, K. Marican appealed before the Chief Justice (Sir William Murison) against the award of the Commissioner of Lands, with regard to the acquisition, of four and a half acres of land contained in the old Wo dsville1,221 words
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Article240 1926-03-10 10 Demanded Overtime for Sunday Work. An incident in the Rhio Strnits, when the RMMngvn and mails taken off the stranded steamer Uiang Seng were again transferred from thr Soon An to the Ban HonK Leant, w ln view to their being token to Balpwia. was described in240 words
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Article226 1926-03-10 10 Menace of Unsuitable Dietary. Why worry about the falling birthrate asks ,ir William Arbuthnot Lane, President of the new Health Society, m commenting on the statistics which prove that London is the hardest city to be born m." Quality is more important than quantity, so let us worry226 words
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Article248 1926-03-10 10 Scented and Weather-Proof Imitations. What will Mr. Hoover say when he hean almut English women's buttonh !es? These nc-w buttonholes are made of robtwr flowers, so lifelike that unless they are closely examined it is impossible to tell thai they are not real blossoms. The most popular form248 words
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Article22 1926-03-10 10 According to a telegram received this morning from Cambridge, Miss Johanna Niebrujrjrc and Aloysios Vincent Pestans have passed the Senior Cambridge Examination.22 words
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Sporting News and Notes.
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Article62 1926-03-10 11 British Champion Unublc to Bfakc Weigkt [Hcutrr Telegram.^ 1 ondoo, March 9." New York: Million, ti r.riti>!i weltcnveisrht. hrs voluntarily forfeited his rijrht to meet Mk-ky Walker ter thu freflWl weltci-weiKht championship owin^ to his inability to make the weight. tUi manager states that Millican is likewi^ renouncing62 words
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Article33 1926-03-10 11 I m.Mirial Championßhip Mutch. [Reuter Telegram.] London, Manli s. Si. PoteisbUJgi Kloiida In a seventytwo holes golf mjitoh for the unolfieinl American championship, Wnittr linden beat I!ol)bv .lones hv II and 11.Reuter - 33 words
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Article73 1926-03-10 11 I Renter Telegram] London, March 9. In the Scottish Leaps Celtic bout St. Mirm by six to one. An Interesting soccer match wa? played tx-tweui th<- S.C.* second stnng anJ <hv St. Joseph's Institution eleven on the imdang yesterday. The school defence very sound, but tho forwards thrc** twajReuter - 73 words
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Article29 1926-03-10 11 [Reuter Telejrrnm.l London, March* t, I N'tw York .Japan, <ul>a and Mtxiee "rave cabled their intmtiin of participating :!i iii Davii Cap ii the AaMriean Maw.29 words
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Article150 1926-03-10 11 Results of Yesterday's JM;iv Mrs. N'pwcII and Prpntis, < we IS boat Mr*. Nicholl and Hiokty. o*« ::~i;, 7-:.. Handicap Singles Mt-n. teal, plus 1 bout Syk.s. plus 2. 7—6,' g TO-DAYS T1KS. t hxnipi'-'i-hip I'airs Mml I'niitiH iiinl Grwn v. Fuller and Mur-i i-hy. Champiohship Pain150 words
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Article115 1926-03-10 11 The report of the committee of thItaoe Com so Golf Club from September 1, 1924, when the jjolf section of IMWubPM (if Turf Cluh m innujiurated, to Dece.ii♦kt 81. 192.', hii« l>*en is: uf.-d i.ml i smnil balance on the working account. nw niinlitinii at the r.jur-v115 words
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Article36 1926-03-10 11 iii^« tinrr ii th<- tennia and Radminton ]:U\i»r., of the Indii»n A.soei»tion will ho !n M it thr LA. prenisei at 7 pm. to'iiotic- to elect eapuiins. All interc 'H are tcojuteted (a .ittend.36 words
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Article186 1926-03-10 11 Last ni^ht, the Victoriii Theatre «M .ijrain packed when tho Quaint*, who have all through their visit to Singapore, enjoyed wholt -liearleJ support, tcavianother Mriormaca of The Ghost Train. The actinic really des-'rvinu of fiipvrlativi-s and the deadly whence uhicli f'll'd the Theatre, during tin-186 words
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Letter168 1926-03-10 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, I write to thnnk you for your leading article to-day. I entirely ajrrce with you, even in your calling th» Uiblical stuiy of creation h b.autitul ■Mi" It is to be sincerely hoped that Malaya will be spared the terrible168 words
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Article549 1926-03-10 11 Minutes of Recent Committee Meeting. I Hollowing arc the minutes of a conimittM mcttinir of the Straits Settlements I (Singapore) Association held on March rt j in tl.c Singapore Exchange Room I I'rfisent Mr. J. O. Campbell (V'ii-c-1 President), Hon. Mr. C. Everitt, flon. Imhe Yunus, Messrs.549 words
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Article142 1926-03-10 11 KninistonV riivus. which bjM provfii i. p<N( draw m the lnrati n at tho I Victoria Sin-el Middle H«n<i corner, is Introduriitß nnwJtlw fr-mi to- 1 morrow evening. Two sharpshooters, Capt George Edward: and Mi. s Cnrr will perform Home wonderful Frail of mmksnvnship with the rcscldati.ll Reiuinirton142 words
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Advertisement222 1926-03-10 11 Where there is a MOUTRIE PIANO there is HAPPINESS Buy your*t> to-day. Illustrated price list free on request. S. MOUTRIE Co., Ltd. RAFFLES PLACE, SINGAPORE. TANGYE HEAVY OIL ENGINES. COLD STARTING TYPE. With "Variable Admission" Governing. SINGLK CTUNIm 12—12.') 11.H.P. TWIN 132—250 IJ.H.I'. FOUR 261—500 IJ.H.P. Work equally well on222 words
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Advertisement105 1926-03-10 11 Raffles Hotel Telephone No. 2920. SARKIES BROS., Proprietors. .^■pit^a Thursday and Saturday The Great International Characteristic Classical Russian Dancers. Miss Ladova and Youry Yourlo Admission to Non-Diners $1. A. F. PEATE, Manager. ADELPHI HOTEL EVERY TUESDAY, 5.30— 7.50 p.m. TEA DANCE EVERY WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY SPECIAL DINNER AND DANCE Telepkenea105 words
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Article293 1926-03-10 12 By Dr. W. J. MF.l.HI 1SH. Lecturing recently before the Chemist*' Association, W. .1. Mrlhuish, D.Sc. Ph.D., tho eminent authority on dietetics, drew attention to the vast importance of the .malogy between human blood pigments and the vital principles of p'.ant uml vaaatabk life. Dr.293 words
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Article246 1926-03-10 12 (ttESIr.K.N AISIKAUAJ. The Church of England Grammar School. Guilford, 4» a Public School for boy* 6—19) situated 9 miles from Perth. President of Council, His Grace the Arrhbiahop of Perth. Headmaster, P. Hlnckley, M.C.. MA, F.R.G.S. (late Housemaster and Head of the Junior School at Christ's Hospital, Horshum,246 words
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Article1640 1926-03-10 12 Annual Meeting at Kuala Lumpur. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, March 8. There was a very good attendance at the annual meeting of the Agricultural Association of Malaya held at Kuala Lumpur. Mr. Khoo Keng Hooi presided, and in moving the adoption of the accounts addressed the1,640 words
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Article232 1926-03-10 12 The King's Joke on German Kaiser. An amusin.tr anecdote of the King is told by Colonel House, President Wilson's second self during the war years, in his two-volume diary, The Intimate Papers of Colonel House. The story is told under the date January 14, 1916, and describes a232 words
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Article104 1926-03-10 12 Programme of Drills up to and for M-arch 14, 1926 Wednesday, March 10, 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, M. O. Platoon, Gun DrilL Friday, March 12, 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, M. G. Platoon, Gun Drill. 5.15 p.m., Drill Hall, S.V.C. Band, Band Practice. Saturday, Miarch 13, 3.30 p.m.,104 words
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24 1926-03-10 12 Orders for woek ending March 13 Thursday, 11th, Route March, Parade back of T.M.C.A. at 5 p.m.24 words
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Advertisement184 1926-03-10 12 NOTICE The business of chop Hock Liong 8t Co. carried on lately :>t 11, Peking Street as sa!t fiih merchants and coinnu.Mon agents bas been dissolved by mutual consent, and no one is authorised to use the chop for any purpose whatever from this date. HOCK LIONG CO., LEE CHENG184 words
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Advertisement199 1926-03-10 12 YOUR MIRROR WILL TELL YOU if you need Pinkcttes. If your face is pimply or yellow, if you see slimi.' upon your tongue, its answer is you do, because those symptoms imlicau- a disordered condition of the liver or i.f the intestinal tract. Pinkettes are laxative perfection. As irin.iy as199 words
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Advertisement122 1926-03-10 12 All the tuorld over there are ttuo points of view the man's and the woman's. But their views on cigarettes are identical. They both urill have only thebest VIRGINIA CIGARETTES p\ Made by hand I TG&£^?J£z2<rl!(9&£' MADE !>.' LO.VOOM by ARDA TH TOBACCO Co., Ltd. c c c Look for122 words
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Advertisement493 1926-03-10 13 "SEA-GULL" MILK A FIRST-CLASS Milk at a REASONABLE Price CHIN GUAN HONG CO., 17, Robinson Road. KIAN TAI CO.. 30, Robinson Road. HIGH STREET PROVISION STORE, Hijfh St. LIM YEW CHYE SONS, 51 High Street. GEE WAN CO., 17, Beach Road. KIM ANN CO., 54, Orchard Road. LIM KHOON HENG493 words
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Advertisement142 1926-03-10 13 ITALY'S BEST BIANCHI Model T2O. 15 h.p. 7 Seater 28 m.p.g. $4,000. f% J^ |3 g?» Model SI. 10 h.p. 1 Seater 40 m.p.g. $L A JLA Wm «W 9 $2,850. mm m^^ Distributors GUTHRIE CO., LTD. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements) FOR VALUE Come and See the New RUGBY142 words
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Advertisement199 1926-03-10 13 OFHCE TO LET No. 5, Laidlaw Building, area about 3,000 square feet. Immediate entry. On lease or monthly tenancy. Rent $150 per mensem. Apply E. A. Barbour, Ltd., Union Ituildings. TO LET COMMODIOUS OFFICES at cheap rental. Every convenience. Apply Gresham House, Battery Road. OFFICES TO LET Commercial business premises199 words
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Advertisement2045 1926-03-10 14 Assets over $5,500,000 S.C. Assurance m force over $19,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m Straits Settlements.) HEAD OFFICE Winchester House, Singapore. V LONDON OFFICE 62, Old Jewry, E.C. The Company has £20,000 deposited" with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British Life Assurance2,045 words
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Advertisement489 1926-03-10 14 Cable Address SAFETY." Codes A.RC. and Broomhalls Rubber Edition. S. J. HOWE, INSURANCE and ESTATE BROKF» Room 14 (Second floor), UNION BUILDING. SINGAPORE. PRELIMINARY NOTICE AUCTION SALE of very valuable European residential property situated at the junction of Bukit Timah and Cavanagh Roads a central position within easy reach of489 words
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Advertisement538 1926-03-10 14 IJN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS SETTLEMENT OF SINGAPORE. Originating Summons No. 118 of 1925. In the matter of the Estates settled by LIM LAN. deceased, by hi« Will dated May 25. 1875, consisting of certain messuages and tenements situate m Singapore, and m the Matter of Chapter538 words
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Advertisement161 1926-03-10 15 The improved Coupe is a lower, roomier car with interior refinements and an outward appearance that bespeaks the really fine motor car. It has a pronounced streamline treatment m the body design, enhanced by crown type fenders with wider running boards. The seats and steering column are lower, providing greater161 words
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Advertisement755 1926-03-10 15 JIMAH RUBBER STATES, LIMITED I (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements) LOST "SCRIPS. Application has been made to the Directors of this Company to issue to John Alitter j Macgregor, formerly of Seremban, and now of England, duplicate cortitieates for 1,000 !»h.»rea m the Company upon the statement that the original755 words
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Advertisement278 1926-03-10 15 False Economy to put a poor inner tube m a Goodyear Balloon Inner Tubes good cover. A good cover are built up layer upon layer cannot serve you well unless of pure rubber which miniit is perfectly supported by a mixes the possibility of any faultless inner tube. slow leaks.278 words
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Advertisement283 1926-03-10 16 Phtr-mtUei by Roy*Uy Established lt>72. SPORTING PRIZES IN STERLING SILVER Challenge Shields, Cups, Tankards, Medals, Golf and Shooting Spoons, eic. Largest assortment at the lowest prices. B. P. De Silva 62 and 63. UIGH STREET, SINGAPORE. Branch No. 1, BISHOP STBaWT. PENANG. ftM»»3«cr.uiu«aa*«aKsMsasUUUus>£ DAYLIGHT ■when ty.i: blir.il-- are drawn. The283 words
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Advertisement356 1926-03-10 16 BRUNOLINUM (WOOD PRESERVATIVE) It is an absolute protection against the ravages of WHITE ANTS and other insects, and against DECAY, DRY ROT. FUNGI, etc. LEE KIM SOO 20, HIGH STREET, SINGAPORE. PITMAN'S BUSINESS MAN'S GUIDE A Handbook for all engaged m Business. Edited by J. A. SLATER, 8.A., LL. The356 words
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Advertisement915 1926-03-10 16 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS The PREPAID charges for Wants, For Sale, To Let, etc., m ordinary close let type (average six words to line) are Per lino One insertion 28 cents, two ins. 40 cts., three ins. 64 cts., four ins. 82 cents, five ins. $1.00, six ins. $1.13, ten ins. 51.40,915 words
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Advertisement687 1926-03-10 16 OFFICES AND GODOWNS READ STREET GODOWNS near rtrw to let. Apply United Engineers, Ltd. TO LET, 65, Robinson Road, Concrete building, 4,500 sq. ft. 6, Malacca Street. TO LET No. 72, Robertson Quay. Entry from Apri! 1, 192 C. Apply- Meyer Bros. TO BE LET, offices and godowns. Apply S.687 words
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Advertisement163 1926-03-10 16 FURNITURE FOR THE HOME OFFICE ESTATE No order too small None too large r Correct Prices Prompt delivery FRANKELS OF VICTORIA STREET, also RAFFLES PLACE. "THE MAPLES OF THE EAST." CRAMPS IN THE STOMACH No need of suffering from cramps m the stomach or 'intestinal pains. Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea163 words
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Advertisement349 1926-03-10 16 A BOOK OF THE CHINESE ABROAD By H. F. Macnair, Ph. I). Professor Macnair has put together la this volume a nun of useful information, gathered from documents, historical records, periodicals, yearbook etc., on Chinese emigraton und told the story m an interesting way. An attempt is made to give349 words
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