The Straits Times, 2 December 1908
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Title Section13 1908-12-02 1 The Straits Times. NO. 22.824. SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 2. 1908. PRICE 10 CENTB.13 words
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Advertisement292 1908-12-02 1 Just Landed. mmr One four-cylinder, 20-25 h.p. "MORS" LIMOUSINE, painted Red, four speeds and reverse, fitted with SELF-STARTING DEVICE, detachable rims on back wheels and one extra detachable rim fitted with tyre, tyres 920-120, side and rear lamps, two acetylene headlights with separate generator, horn, jack and tools complete. Trial292 words
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Advertisement301 1908-12-02 1 ROBINSON CO. Just Unpacked, Stylisft Exclusive Models TRIMMED MILLINERY ALSO A Large Assortment of FLOWERS, FEATHERS, RIBBONS, ORNAMENTS, ETC. I ROBINSON CO. "DEBUMATRAPOBT." PubU^i daily <rt Medan, Deli, it tl LBADiNU paper in Sumatra. 6 P H E a 8 O m ADELPHI HOTEL. Select fireproof residential and transit Hotel,301 words
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Article1245 1908-12-02 2 MODERN GIRL'S RELEASE FROM NARROW THRALDOM. What will be the Future Woman The greater freedom enjoyed by girl*, in whose familes a generation ago the daughters of the bouse were never allowed to pat their noses out of doors unaccompanied, is an immense stride towards a saner view1,245 words
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Advertisement151 1908-12-02 2 BUCHANANS I FAMOUS I "Black White" is absolutely the BEST VALUE obtainable. The reputation of this blend has been built ap ou the SOLID BASIS of Quality and Age and NO CHANGE has been made from the first. This fact is Guaranteed. DRINK Tansan! I The Ideal Natural Mineral TABLE151 words
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Advertisement180 1908-12-02 2 BUCHANAN'S WHISKIES. 1 are not an experiment. They have been the favourite blends at borne for many years and are rapidly gaining similar pipnlarity in the Colonies. No.expenae is spared in keeping both "RED SEAL" AND "BLACK AND WHITE" up to the mark. Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd. NBAK BNTRANCB180 words
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Advertisement48 1908-12-02 2 MARTIN'S f*l J A Vr*neh R«m«dr for all lirt^ul&rltlMW Th<*miMfcat ftmmf>t«tJ<i l "itU' I.'1 l hhm! O l»n™*tss! ABTIH, L"^:-..i. tOUIHAaPTOM. ENGLAND. PILSENER BEER. KEY BRAND. lIMOftTCD tIMCC I^SWI* "'"^ui W*^^i BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. None Genuine without the above two Labels. BEHN MEYER A Co., Ltd., Sole Importer.48 words
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Advertisement211 1908-12-02 2 13 ITS A BAD SIGN when you have that obstinate, lingering cough which will not be shaken off. There is no cough at any stage, whether old or young, but what needs attention. A cough soon wrecks a strong constitution, soon makes one helpless, in fact a cough is a211 words
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Advertisement764 1908-12-02 2 W^ The Pure Cocoa M unequalled by any other tor delicious JM natural flavour and nourishing and f invigorating properties. 9 "A Perfect Beverage, combining 9 Strength, Purity and Solubility." |H Medical Annual. m A Cocoa you can Enjoy. A Delicious LuxiiryT^^S3| jngaroOk There are many kinds of Lime Juice.764 words
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Article598 1908-12-02 3 FURTHER LIGHT ON DIPLOMATIC SECRETS. Four Admirals and a Plut. The Matin has published an article by M. Stephaoe Lauzanne under the heading Diplomatic Revelations, in which be Rays This article will show what was the real cause of Oermany's spite against M. Dolcaseo, and also what is598 words
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Article246 1908-12-02 3 Strong Exception Taken to Prison Regulations. The pad cane of the imprisoned Suffragists baa torn taken up by Mr. MacNeill, and that with special reference to tbeir towels and handkerchiefs. He, therefore, asked the Secretary for the Home Department Whether the ladies now undergoing terms of imprisonment for246 words
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Advertisement1014 1908-12-02 3 Mm Bk By Special ■fil^nr 4 Purveyor* to BBH Warrant jgh*9!£rK H M Th< k X'K l|p Bl Celebrated Oilmen's Stores Xj I PICKLES, SOUPS, JAMS, JELLIES. < I^B POTTED MEATS, MALT VINEGAR. \?fl Agents for LEA PERRIN'S WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE |pjP Crosse Blackwcll, Ltd. AN IDEAL INVALID FOOD IN HOT1,014 words
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Advertisement61 1908-12-02 3 Those who suffer cause others to suffer. Weak, sickly and run -down men and women can find a core for their troubles in Steams' Wine, tbe great tonic roconstructor. It improves the appetite and thus feeds the vital nerves and blood of tbe human machinery with tbe fuel that turns61 words
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Advertisement277 1908-12-02 3 ifi^SST I MCA MX Q N ll^" 1 111:' 11 mark lIIIMII I w F CHILDREN QUSTE A NEW DEPARTURE. 4 Based on Science and Practical Experience. ssu Maynard Co CHESTS s SUPPLIED OK limited. I CHEMISTS and DRUGGISTS. V* HKAD OFFICE fj£\ URAM'H OPFU'II ESTATES U> Batter y Road277 words
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Article793 1908-12-02 4 Name, port, probable date oj arrival, and name oj Agents. STEAMERS. Airlie, Sydney, Dec 13 Boustead Apanma, Calcutta, Deo 8 Bouatead Astyanaz, China, Jai W. Mansfield Arraand Behio, Saigon, Dec 14 M. Maritime! Andalusia, Honpkong, Dec 21; Bebn Meyer Assay e, Colombo, Dec 18 P. O. Coy Aynihia,793 words
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Article119 1908-12-02 4 FROM EUROPE. By the 11.I 1 4 O steamer Delta, due Dec. 4. FROM CHINA. 1)> the V. A O. steamer Oceana, due Dec. 3. TIME TABLE OF MAILS DUE Left Singapore 1 Oot *8 P. .v. O. Oct 27 N D.L. Oct 39 8.1. Not 3119 words
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Article64 1908-12-02 4 HOHIWIRD P. AMD O. MiH.. The P. and O. homeward mail steamer Ooeana left Hongkong, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, and is doe here at S p.m., to-day. OuTWAao P. and O. Mail. The P. and O. outward mail steamer Delta left Colombo at 9 a.m. on64 words
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Advertisement32 1908-12-02 4 LAXATINE, the Ideal Purgative, reoom mended by the best medioal authorities. Easy to take and certain in results. To be had ot all onemlsts. Wholesale bom Ths Phermaoy, Battery HoaU Singapore 18ft32 words
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Advertisement582 1908-12-02 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O STEAM NAVIGATION CO. Por China, Japan, Penan*, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. Through Bills of Lading Issued for Chin Coast, Persian Gulf, Oontineatal, and Amerioan Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore oo or m >>r MAIL LINE (Outward for China). 1908 Delta582 words
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Advertisement714 1908-12-02 4 STEAMER SAILINGS, PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP C 6.. OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY AND TOYO KI8&N KJtISHA The three great ataamihlc lines between CHINA, JAPAN, and EUROPE, Tia Honolulu and San Franoisoo, operating the new 11,000 ton, twin-screw steamers KOREA and SIBERIA, together with the well-known steamers CHINA, ASIA, PERSIA, AMERICA714 words
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Advertisement414 1908-12-02 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO., LTB. .A\n CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO. LTD. The Companies' steamers are deapached from Liverpool outwards fdf the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam aud Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa, Marseille} and Liverpool and for Marseilles, Havre414 words
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Advertisement604 1908-12-02 4 STEAMER SAILINGSHAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. Thee teamen of this Company maintain a regular service between Hamburg, Bremen, Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and onoe a month for Bremerhaven direct, calling at Penang and Colombo. Taking oargo at604 words
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Advertisement788 1908-12-02 4 STEAMER BAILINBB. N. D. L. HORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD Imperial Herman Mall Una. The fast and well known mail ateamer I this Company sail fortnightly bom Hr Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, South- ton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naplea, (ooon a Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vioe sutrai Port Said, Sues, Aden, Colombo, Poo.. Singapore, Hongkong,788 words
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Miscellaneous139 1908-12-02 4 Sin; pore Tide Table. (From I>k. kmbeh 2 to Decembzb 8. HIGH WATER. LOW WATER I Time H'ght Time H'ght December hrs. mm. ft. ins.i hre.min. ft. ins. Wbmbai 3 4-Mpm 78 ii.4 7pm 28 6.49 am 7.9 TncwmAT S 697 pm j 7 7 o.BB pm 4.4 J 7.38139 words
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Article1137 1908-12-02 5 I Xb>a Mil bMdinc Ih. fulluwlag •bbr.Tmtion. *r» a I *lr itrinin; lh.— uhlp; bq.- hdroue x-h.- r Vrt.-Vikcht; Cru.--Cralw O'bl. (Inn b..«! IW.— TwilJlj H.p.— llorw-p.>w«; Brit.-K-'i-t t:. M. -I'mtnlMUlu; Fch.— French <t«r.t.t m.» "ul. -Dul«-li lUI. -Italian Span.— Hpu.ni»h. .«»k (I. r. (loiier.kl .-;«rgo; d.p.—1,137 words
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Article36 1908-12-02 5 Per steamer Penang, Captain K. Perry, Dec. 2. From Teluk Anson Mr. and Mrs W. R. Smith. Malacca Messrs. Day, J. S. Dins, A. J. Schokmen, Tan Chay Van and Tan Lian Rok.36 words
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Article93 1908-12-02 5 Fol H»« Ht«a»»« Time To MORROW Bangkok t'rtya 7 a.m. \namba, Natuiia Inlands Saiuna 10 a m. rrengganu port* AbhcHifnrd 10 a.m. rernate via ports Kvong Eng 11 a.m. Vlalacca and Linggi Khmg Seng 1 p.m. Swetteobain, I Ausoo Avayyte 1 p.m. Port Swettenham via porto Poh Ann93 words
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Article119 1908-12-02 5 December i Aatyanax. Brit str, Hongkong and Japan Braemar, Brit str. New York Menelana, Brit str, Chemulpo via ports Tot. .mi Mam, Jap str, Hcngkong snd Japan Macbaon, Brit str, Genoa, Marseilles, L'pool Ban Liong, Dnt str. Cotie via ports Ban Hong Leong, Brit str, Bangkok a Kanagawa Mam,119 words
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Article298 1908-12-02 5 By Liect.-Col. E. G. Broadrick, Commandant, S.V.C. Singapore, December 1, 1908. S.V.C. Strength. I Lient.-Colonel E. G. Broadhok having returned from have of absence resumo* command of the S.V.C. from this date, Tic* Major E. C. Ellis 8.V.1. B.R.A. Shoot. ll:— The monthly shoot of the298 words
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93 1908-12-02 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To -Day. TANJONG PAOAR. East Wharf Rakin— J.L Eviston, New Orleans. East Wharf Section I—China,1 China, Skerrie*. Section No. 1 (Sbekbs WHAar)— Nil. Section 2 WillesJen, Liudula. B— Nil. a 4— Nil. 4— Dalmoro. B— Telemachus, Fuh93 words
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Advertisement576 1908-12-02 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. C P R. Canadian Pacific Railway Company's Royal Mail Steamship Una. THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO EUROPE VIA CHINA JAPAN, CANADA and the UNITED STATE K. Koale from llougkong, via Shanghai, Nagasaki, (Idl.qil Boa of Japan). Kobe, Yokohama, Vlotorta and Vancouver, K.M.H. "Ehujwb of India" Twinaorew atea R.M.B. "KurEKHfl576 words
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Advertisement344 1908-12-02 5 INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD., APCAR LINE OF STEAMERS. SPEC'AL REDUCTIONS IN FARES FROM BINWJRE TO PENANS AND CALCUTTA FOR Christmas and New Year Holidays. RETURN SALOON TICKETS AT SINSLE RATES will be issued trim Singapore to Penang aui Calcutta, available by the following steamer*:— OUTWARD. INWARD. Leaving Arriving Leaving344 words
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Advertisement449 1908-12-02 5 CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS H.I.S.N. CO., LTD. Return Tickets at Single Faros will be issued by 8.1.5. N. Co's steamers to Pdrt Swettenham, Penang, Rangoon, Calcutta, Madras and Coromandel Coast portn, available for use between December 15, 1908, and January 15, 1909. For particulars of passage and sailing, apply to BOUSTEAD CO.,449 words
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Advertisement508 1908-12-02 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO. LTD. V A regular FORTNIGHTLY service ta main lamed between Japan and Eorope by the following NEW TWIN-SCREW STEAMERS, Under Mail Contract with the Imperial Japaoen Government, specially designed for the Company's European Service, lighted through out by Eleotrioity, provided with excellent accommodation508 words
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Miscellaneous254 1908-12-02 5 DAY RY DAY. Wednesday. December j. High Water: 4.54 p.m. Hockey: S.CC. 11. v. 99th Deccan. P. and O. homeward mail due. Alhambra Cinematograph, 7.W) p.m. Grand Cinematograph, Theatre Royal. Wayang Kassim, Alexandra Hall. Hale's Tours, 7 p.m. Japanese Cinomatograh, 7.80 p.m Harima Cinematograph, 7 80 p.m. Oaiety Cinematograph, 7.80254 words
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Obituary21 1908-12-02 6 MiKANDA.— On December 1, 8. P. D. Miranda, of Municipal Engineer's Office. Singapore, native of Travancore, IndiaTravancore papers please copy.21 words
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837 1908-12-02 6 The Straits Times. PRICE 10 CENTS. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2. In the Far East one has to satiate the craving for dramatic representation by attending the amateur performances which come at such intervals as the difficulty of getting a company permits. True, a wandering group of players who bear the real837 words
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Article403 1908-12-02 6 We are still somewhat at a loss to understand what is really the intention of the Imperial Government with respect to the garrison of South Africa. Lord Methuen who is in command of all the Imperial foroes in the Colonies south of the Zambezi made a speech in October which403 words
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Article13 1908-12-02 6 A bicycle belonging to a European has been stolen from the Waverly Hotel.13 words
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Article12 1908-12-02 6 A cargo of rice arrived from Bangkok, yesterday by the N.D.L., steamer.Chionginai.12 words
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Article17 1908-12-02 6 Tho price of tin in Singapore to-day is »f>* per picul. One hundred tons have been sold.17 words
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Article21 1908-12-02 6 Prince Ching has declared in favour of the postponement of the re-organisation of Tibet, owing to the present crisis in Tibet.21 words
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Article26 1908-12-02 6 Mariapen, charged with being one of a number of Tamils who robbod a baker of twenty-five loaves of bread, was discharged by the Second Magistrate, yesterday.26 words
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Article29 1908-12-02 6 How many more public holidays are observed in Kuala Lumpur than in Singapore Yesterday, the birthday of Queen Alexandra, was the occasion of a holiday in the Federal capital.29 words
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Article30 1908-12-02 6 A Cuineso woman has reported to the Police that three Hokiens robbed her of money and jewellery having a total value of llOu, at the '•>. milestone, Thomson Road, last night.30 words
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Article27 1908-12-02 6 A contemporary states that a new spirituous liquor called 'White Portwign Koningen Wilhelmina Brand' is being manufactured in tho F. M. S. from gin, tea and sugar.27 words
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Article30 1908-12-02 6 A new monthly magazine, entitled L'Ex-trume-Orient, has just been founded by Corute do Saint-Maurice. It will be exclusively devoted to the Far East. It is to be published at Paris.30 words
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Article29 1908-12-02 6 The cholera seems about stamped out iv Manila. Mr. Thornwell Haynes, the American Consul General, received a cable to-day from Governor Smith, reading Past week, cholera three cases only."29 words
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Article31 1908-12-02 6 The Chinese Board of Posts and Communications has negotiated with the Board of Works, Agriculture and Commerce concerning the manufacture of all rails needed in China, in tho Government iron works.31 words
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Article29 1908-12-02 6 Our Kuala Lumpur contemporary hears on very good authority that Lord Rothschild and another prominent London financier have recently made considerable purchases of tho shares of Malayan rubber companies.29 words
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Article42 1908-12-02 6 According to the Malay Mail, the Chinaman who was arrested at Ipoh, in connection with the Perak jewel robbery, was found in possession of a key which fitted .the lock on tho almeirab at the Istana, from which the regalia was stolen.42 words
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Article43 1908-12-02 6 Mrs. Heath, a Holland-park lady, was awarded £300 damages by a special jury against Mme. Auguste, a Bond-street beauty specialist, who undertook to remove three smallpox marks from the side of her nose, but was alleged to have damaged the patient's face instead.43 words
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Article43 1908-12-02 6 The United States Minister to Peking has interviewed officials of the Waiwupu and proposed to establish a Chino -American Bank, thus ensuring the co-operation of the two countries. The Waiwupu has approved of the idea, says a Peking wire to the Eastern Times.43 words
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Article45 1908-12-02 6 A stained glass window has been unveiled in St. George's Garrison Church at Aldershot in memory of Lieutenants Leake and Caulfeild, of the Royal Engineers, who lost their lives in the accident to the war balloon Thrasher last year. Both the gallant officers were drowned.45 words
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Article49 1908-12-02 6 Two European gentlemen who were riding in a rickshaw were thrown out in tho road at tin 1 junction of High Street and St. Andrew's Road, yesterday afternoon, and covered with dust. The cause of the accident was the sudden breaking of one of tho shafts of the vehicle.49 words
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Article47 1908-12-02 6 The mail train was again stopped, on Saturday, by a washaway on the lino between Kerling and Kalumpang, says the Malay Mail. The passengers had to be transferred to another train in the pouring rain an unpleasant experience. The train arrived in Kuala Lumpur about eight o'clock.47 words
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Article54 1908-12-02 6 The Chinesa Ministry of Finance has sanctioned a loan of taels 250,000 to the Government of Chinese Turkestan for the purpose of starting a cotton spinning and weaving mill in the city of Tartan. So far, nearly all the cotton prints and cloths used by the natives of Chinese Turkestan54 words
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Article52 1908-12-02 6 According to a Government Gazette Extraordinary, published yesterday, His Excellency the Governor has exempted from the operation of the' Sunday Labour Ordinance the following mail steamship companies P. and O. Company, Compagnie des Massageries Maritime*, Norddentscber Lloyd, Compania Trasatlantica, Stoomvaart Maat schappij Nederland, British India Steamship Company and the Koniklijkc52 words
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Article80 1908-12-02 6 The regular fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Commissioners will be held in the Board Koom on Friday. Among other matten to be considered will be a motion by Or. Fowlie to postpone the appointment of a fourth Health Officer; consideration of the plans for the new premises of Messrs. John80 words
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Article370 1908-12-02 6 Mr. C. Holinau Hunt has returned to Kuala Lumpur from Home. Mr. W. K. Nutt, of Kuala Lumpur, has arrived in Singapore Mr. W. <i. Campbell, Acting British Resi dent, Selangor, is laid up. Mr. M. McMahon, a woll-known rosidout of Ceylon, is on a visit to370 words
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126 1908-12-02 6 The Malay Mail is informed that Mr. David Freeman, of the legal firm of Messrs Wrcford and Thornton, has boou invited to attend the International Opium Commission, shortly to be held in Shanghai, to assist Mr. Robert Laidlaw, M.P., the British Commix126 words
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78 1908-12-02 6 The Chinese Board of War has despatched a oommunique to the various military forces, stating that it is important, in order to reform the army, that opium smoking should be summarily abolished therefrom. A period of one month will bo given in which the habit78 words
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Article103 1908-12-02 6 Marquis Ito has urged that Chiontao is rightly a Japanese possession, but since the visit of His Excellency Tong Shou Vi, who negotiated with Baron Komura aud other Japanese statesmen, the majority of them have changed this opinion and havo agreed to return the territory to103 words
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Article152 1908-12-02 6 Dearly- Bought Experience. It is well known in naval circles in the United States that the officers of the Battle ship Fleet have gained invaluable experience of all kinds in the course of the meuiorab le cruise round the world, says an xchangc. It has cost more than had been152 words
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Advertisement356 1908-12-02 6 v Outside Dimensions Inside Dimensions v- n Outside Dimensions Inside Dimensions 0- in inches. in inches. in inches. in inches B. ~*f. D. H. I}. w •>• w D > 1 24 x 18 x 18 1H x 12 x 10 r 4*C 54 x 80 x2B 48 x 24356 words
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Advertisement177 1908-12-02 6 Theatre Royal, GRAND CINEMATOGRAPH. NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. We show you the Way of the World. Nightly, by Animated Pictures. ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME To-Night! To-Night! AUCTION SALE TO VALUABLE CARVED AND POLISHED TEAK HOUSEHOLD FUKNITDRE.ETC., To be held at No. 460, Seraagaon Road Singapore, On Saturday, December 18, 1908, at177 words
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Advertisement101 1908-12-02 6 ALHAMBRA NEXT Grand Change OF Programme, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 2. MATINEE Saturday, at 5.30 p.m L. F. WILLIS, Manager. G.R. LAMBERT ft CO. Lo ESTABLISHED 1575. COURT PHOTOGRAPHERS Our linn has been for the last 35 years th c practically unchallenged leader in everything pertaining to pictures in this Colony from101 words
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Article358 1908-12-02 7 FATAL EXPOSION AT PULO i BIN GRANITE QUARRY. Three Workmen Killed. SHOCKING DEATH OF AUSTRALIAN MINER. A fearful calamity occureU at I'ulo Ibin at about 10 a.m., yesterday, resulting in th e death of an Australian, after nearly twenty four hours of intense physical suffering, the practically instantaneous358 words
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Article67 1908-12-02 7 Increased Severity of Cold Causing Anxiety. IRauTift's Tblboram] I.: ■ml. hi December 1. His Holiness, the Pope, who has been suffering from a cold for a fortnight, is reported to be worse, and some anxiety is felt as tn liis condition. [Dn OsTAsuTisom Llotd Tbuoraii] Berlin. December67 words
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Article23 1908-12-02 7 I Rioter's Tblboram] London, December 1. The American fleet under Admiral Spcrry has left Manila en route for Colombo.23 words
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Article35 1908-12-02 7 Anglo- Russian Negotiations. I Dai Ostasiatischb Lloyd Tblboram| Berlin, December 1. Negotiations are being entered into by Russia and England respecting- the occupation of tho province of Azerbaijan in the north-west of Persia.35 words
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Article49 1908-12-02 7 Die Ostasiatischb Llotd Tilioium Berlin, December 1. A telegram to the New York World declares that Prince von Buelow, the German Imperial Chancellor, has induced the Kaiser to repudiate tho utterances of Mr. A. G. Hales (special correspondent of the London Daily Mail), respecting the famous interview.Daily Mail - 49 words
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Article34 1908-12-02 7 [Dm* Ostasiatischs Lloyd Tbxboram] Merlin, December 1. The (ierman -Portuguese commercial treaty, which has been in preparation for some time, has now been signed. Great satisfaction is felt in both countries.34 words
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Article34 1908-12-02 7 PANIC IN HAY H. [Dn Ostasiatiscbb Lloyd Tblbobam] Berlin, December 1. A panic i» reported to have taken place at Hayti, an island in the West Indies. Ko denniU news ia yet to hand.34 words
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Article590 1908-12-02 7 Residents of Ipoh Indignant of the Present Arrangements. (From Ocr Own Cobrkspondbmt.) Ipoh, November 80. Another burst of indignation has occurred in connection with oar postal arrangements. Obviously, the public nave grievances, and hopes were entertained that, alter the visit of the Superintendant, matters would improve. But it590 words
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Article427 1908-12-02 7 His Lordship Convinced that Horse was Sound. As announced in these columns, yesterday, His Lordship the Chief Justice gave judgment for Mr. C. W. Abrams, yesterday afternoon, in the case brought against him by Mr. W. A. G. TiUeke, of Bangkok for 42,100 damages on the427 words
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Article27 1908-12-02 7 Inspector Ashton of the Colombo Harbour Police charged an Arab, Abdulla, with stowing away from Singapore to Colombo on the steamer Polynesian. He got a month's rigorous.27 words
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Article98 1908-12-02 7 RIOTING AT HOME BOYCOTTING ABROAD. Military Quelling Disturbances. [RaOTBB'l TlLSOKAM.] London, December 1. The Czechs at Pragae have engaged in two days pro- Servian and an ti -Austrian demonstrations. Sword-bayonet charges were made by the Gendarmery. A hundred of the rioters and many gendarmes were injured. r A98 words
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Article279 1908-12-02 7 Annual Meeting of Members of Local Club. There was not such a large number of members present at the annual general meet iog of the Singapore Hunt Club, last evening, as there should have been. This, however, should not be taken as a sign of any dearth of279 words
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Article263 1908-12-02 7 Judicial Inquiry into MacPherson Road Affair. Mr. Ureen, the Second Magistrate, heard this morning, the preliminary inquiry into the MacPherson Road gang robbery and murder case. Mr. Hastings Rhodes appeared for the Crown and Mr. E. M. Tozer for the accused. It will be remembered that, on263 words
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Article58 1908-12-02 7 The death of two Chinese women as the result of a collapse of earth is reported from Serondah. It appears that the two women were out looking for tin in this district. While engaged in this work, a portion of the hill above fell in upon them,58 words
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Article187 1908-12-02 7 The London Fire Brigade is much agitated over the obesity of some of its members. It appears that certain men were coming forward for promotion through seniority, when the chief officer, Captain Hamilton, intimated that they were too fat or too big for superior positions. This187 words
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Article1836 1908-12-02 7 DISCOVERY OF THE ALLEGED FRAUD. Directors' Suspicions Aroused. Farther evidence was given in the Supreme Court, this morning, before Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith, in the case in whiob the Procurear in Singapore of La Sociite des Missions Etrangirets and another are suing Mr. A. Enislie Benzie1,836 words
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Article96 1908-12-02 7 The following properties were disposed of by auction at Messrs. Powell and Company's Saleroom yesterday afternoon Freehold land, area 2 acres 2 roods 30 poles, together with the European residence erected thereon, and known as Stratbmore," No. 9 Tanglin Hill, Singapore, monthly rent 1125 bought by Captain96 words
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Article91 1908-12-02 7 Lee Puey, who is in charge of an opium shop in Duxton Road, was before the Third Magistrate, Mr. Maurice Thunder, yesterday, on a charge of throwing the body of a Chinaman in the five-foot way near his shop. Sergeant Little prosecuted. It was alleged by91 words
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Article114 1908-12-02 7 Staff Sergeant Oerald Allotting, of the Miscellaneous List, Assistant Manager of Military Grass Farms, Secunderabad, is under trial by court-martial, at Allahabad, on charge* of Being privy to the making of a fraudulent statement on the monthly expenditure return of the Grass Farm for January, 1906, namely,114 words
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Article223 1908-12-02 7 FUTURE OF THE IMPERIAL GARRISON. Lord Methuen Explains Himself. [Banna's Tilmkam] London. December 1. Lord Methnen has been banquetted at Johannesburg. In a speech he explained the mission with which he is entrusted, and which was referred to in a recent telegram. What he had to do was223 words
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Article85 1908-12-02 7 Why the Chinese People Hate War and Soldiering. |Rbutir's Tilmbam] London, December 2. Sir Robert Hart, replying to an address of welcome presented by tho Lisborn Municipality, predicted a wonderful future for China. He praised the reasonableness of the Chinese, who, he said, hated soldiering and85 words
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Article122 1908-12-02 7 Expedition to Relieve Lieutenant Shackleton. [Raima's Tiliobah] London, December 2. A Christcburx-h telegram states that the Nimrod has sailed for the Antarctic to fetch Lieutenant Shackloton and his comrades. The Nimrod ban been refitted and takes a year's provisions. Lieutenant Shackleton left for the Polar regions in the122 words
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Article49 1908-12-02 7 Charges Against the Weil-Known Financier. [RIUTBB'S TILBQRAM.] London, December 2. Mr. Horatio Bottomley M.P. and three others appeared at the Guildhall to answer charges of fraud in connection with the Joint Trust and Finance Corporation which was wound up in 1906. The case was adjourned.49 words
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Article32 1908-12-02 7 One Million Separations in Twenty Years. [Rsctbr's Tblboram] London, December 2. Statistics show that a million divoroes haw been granted in the United States in a period of twenty years.32 words
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Article40 1908-12-02 7 IRkuteh's Tii.Ri.ham] London, December 2, A Vienna telegram states that the semiofficial Fremdenblatt announces that Baron Call of the Foreign Office succeeds as Minister at Tokio to Baron Ambroudambro who is resigning owing to ill health.40 words
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Article35 1908-12-02 7 [RICTIR'B TILIORAM] London, December 2. Mr. Taft, on behalf of the I'oited Stater and Mr. Takahira on behalf ol Japan, havo signed the Japanese American agreement with reference to the Far East.35 words
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Article31 1908-12-02 7 The total quantity of tin Ore exported by the tributors on the lands of the Royal Joborc Tin Mining Company, Ltd., daring the month of Kovember, was piculs IS7 l:i? bag*31 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article16 1908-12-02 8 A Hockey match was played between Malay teams at Kajang, Selangor, on Sa'ur-16 words
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Article47 1908-12-02 8 Malay states Volunteers. At the Malay States Volunteer Rifle Club's gymkhana, on Saturday, the following scores woro made IUvoI.VKH COMI'KTITION. Mnjor Hubback 19- I Capt. Shaw 15 B=2B Capt. Fox 16 4=20 Major lluhhack won tho shoot-off with the excellent score of 24 ♦10 M.47 words
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Article406 1908-12-02 8 S.C.C. v. V.M.C.A. A team representing the V.M.C.A. tried conclusions with a scratch eleven of the S.C.C. in an Association football match, yes tcrday. The game was not very interesting, us play was not of a high order, there being only occasional attempts at combination among the Club406 words
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Article355 1908-12-02 8 New Proposal by Perak Chamber of Mines. The Secretary of the IVrnk Chamber of Mines has issued tho following circular to un mhiTs of the Cliamber: At the last Council inciting of the I'erak Chamber of Mines, iield on October 30, it was decided that an Ageucy355 words
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102 1908-12-02 8 At Kan^oon, the other day, as Professor Schaad, of l'uriisrain Kao'x Circus, had finished his practice in the lion's cage, the ywngMl of the four lionesses made straight at him. The Professor uscil his fork, but owing to the shortness of its length he was102 words
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Article34 1908-12-02 8 The nomination of Miss Dove for the Mayoralty of High Wycombo is to be h^dhliw J by a now grand serial io one of our. leading halfpennies, entitled "The Dove 111 tlio Mare's". Punch.34 words
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Article287 1908-12-02 8 Vegetables to be Grown in Taiping Gaol. The convicts in the local penitentiary are going to grow their own vegetables in future, says the l'erak Pioneer. A plot of ground, ue now extensive labour yard, has been marked off for this purpose, and beds are being laid287 words
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Article212 1908-12-02 8 Amundsen's New Attempt on North Pole. Captain Amundsen, says the Morning Post, has net himself a new enterprise to carry out, a drift voyage across the North Polar oceau. The ceutral idea is the samo as that which l>r. Fridtjof Nansen put to the test in212 words
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Article217 1908-12-02 8 Australian Preference for British' Goods. The United States Consul at Brisbane writing to bis Government, gives the following "'account of an extra allowance to manufacturers of Great Britain in bids for Government supplies in Australia A local importing firm representing American manufacturers recently formulated tenders for certain217 words
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Article147 1908-12-02 8 It is now settled that the Governor of Ceylon will cross to India to meet the Governor of Madras and Mr. T. ii Wynne, Chairman of the Railway board, at Rameswarani next Tuesday, says a despatch from Calcutta, dated November 20. The meeting is an important one as147 words
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Article92 1908-12-02 8 The Commissioner of Trade and Customs notifies that the following are the prices, for the fortnight beginning December 2, 1906, of cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on ad valorem basis under the rules under the Custom* Duties Enactment. Duty will be assessed in the92 words
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Article382 1908-12-02 8 Two Gunners Charged with Robbing the Officers' Cook. < immcrs J. O'Brien and P. Hogan, R.U.A., stood in the Dock before the District Judge, this morning, on a charge of robbing the cook employed by the officers' mess at Blakan Mati of frmt and vegetables valued at382 words
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Article331 1908-12-02 8 Chinese Agitators Hard at Work in Bangkok. Ou November '20, it was found that, in various places about Bangkok, placards bad been pasted up urging the Chinese of Bangkok to boycott Japanese goods. The Siam Observer learns that a number of Chinese, who are supposed to have331 words
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483 1908-12-02 8 Gallons Of Wmkk Twiko Aw it, Mrs. Ellen .1. Porritt, of 2(1, Kiln Koad. Long Causeway, Dewsbury, England, says "My illness began iv the winter of 1904. I first noticed cruel pains iv the region of the kidneys, and many a time after au attack483 words
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Advertisement148 1908-12-02 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Notice i« hereby given that all outstanding bills again.t the Qovtrnment should be pro■soted for payment before the ISth instant. All bilk incurred after that date should be presented for payment, if possible, some days b.fore tbe 2H:h December, 1808. Singapore, December 1. 1908. 2609 MUNICIPAL148 words
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Advertisement214 1908-12-02 8 Catarrh, the Bane of the World Pe-ru-na, the Standard Remedy. j| jCANAD*/ MEMCfI CUBA JAERIcA WwW \ORIENT I LjuoptJ H0 CATARRH. ER -^V^O^U^ m* CO CaT"rH ER Bowels, mmv^^ t' Lungs, Pelvic f^'l> E^?% kEjm I flJ^jfiHJ S. Bronchial Organs. Jjf =^g Tubes. Catarrh is recognized all over the civilized214 words
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Advertisement162 1908-12-02 8 HARIMA HALL, HOttm BKIDOK ROAD. To-Night To-Night UP-TO-DATE Cinematograph Show. All NEW PICTURES. MLL NEW PICTURES. String Band The Bent. Hall— Coolest. K. IIAHIMA, Proprietor. NOTICE. CALEDONIAN HOTEL. CONVENIENTLY SITUATED, 77, BRAS BASAH ROAD. Thin well. known establishment, which is aow m.di-r new managemuut, has been renovated throughout with electric162 words
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Advertisement18 1908-12-02 8 TYPIST WANTED. Wanted, a good, quick and intelligent Typial. Arply K. Y. Z., c/o Strait* Times. D (h18 words
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Article346 1908-12-02 9 )ata of formation Capital Nambar Hobsorilwd of Bharai I lama I Value Paid up to Shares I Unianiad I Company QmnAiKM 1903 I 1300,000 <00,000 30,000 1807 t!100,000 i 118,000 11,000 lMi teoo.ooo 800,000 ao.ooo 1903 £400,000 360,000 860,000 1907 HOO.OOO 376,000 876,000 1901 £80,000 60,000 60,000 1908 £100,000346 words
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Article388 1908-12-02 9 ltoi i aiiso.ocH) IMS 1200.000 1904 £10.000 I>O3 C 70.000 1908 1150,000 1904 ClB.OOO 1906 476.000 1908 £310.000 IMS £«5,0C0 1908 I tliO.n.Hi 1907 £320,000 1909 /176.1K1U j 1908 i lii'j.O.i.. 18M £100,000 1908 i-no 1903 aw.'cK) i 1908 I'iSO.OOO 19M £10,000 1904 j UOO.iPOO IH9H fSO.UOO 1905 |250,00U388 words
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Article193 1908-12-02 9 l*«* 1907 1-94 1-6) £t,577.10.0 1,400 UOO »*<). Nil IS.>M.J)O 1,050,000 m.ouu IVOoo.ucO 7,688 150,000 4,*00 110,000 f 18,000 I a.ooo J «.000 I 4.000 3,400 6,000 I 1.750 14,000 600 400,000 I,l*o 1,000 4.956 300,000 l'J/l 10 6u li^ 100 100 100 100 10 iou 100 10 30193 words
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Advertisement204 1908-12-02 9 Jeffrey's Stout AND IPale Ale. In order that the above Flrmt-Clmmm Stout and Pmle Aim may become better known in this market, Both will be mold nntil farther notice at $12 Per Case of 7 dozen Pints. OF ALL DEALERS. WHOLESALE FROM The Borneo Company, Ltd. mi ALEXANDRA PRESSED BRICKS.204 words
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Advertisement14 1908-12-02 9 piiiwl I/I ijiHII ■■Bim IKlUll J. MOTION CO. Watchmakers, Jewellers, Opticians. RBPAIRS PROMPTLY EXECUTED14 words
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Advertisement236 1908-12-02 9 H. ABRAMS, HORBE REPOSITORY, S OROHARD ROAD. Has just landed ex s.s. Euryalus, twenty Horses, Cobs and Ponies in the best of condition and thoroughly broken in. This shipment undoubtedly comprises some of the best Horses and Cobs ever landed in Singapore. Inspection invited. BY APPOINTMENT TO BY APPOINTMENT TO236 words
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Advertisement140 1908-12-02 9 DAHL'S MILK. PURE NORWEGIAN COWS' MILK. The only Canned Milk in Most Flattering which the Full Flavour of $|P n J Testimonials from Fresh Cow s Milk is re- V* tamed r Medical Men ti7eo TO BE HAD FROM THE DISPENSARIES AND RETAIL OEALERS. ■^„i^,^i,.,.,i^,^ ,1,1 t i,i,H,vt ROMEO STEEL140 words
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Article101 1908-12-02 10 Gambier 9 75 do (Cnbe No. li oupi^ke-1 13.50 Copr» Bali 805 do Pontitnns 765 Pepper, Black buyers 11 00 do White 6% buyers 18.25 Bago Flour Sarawak a o*2| do Brunei No. 1 2.85 Pearl Sago 8 76 Coffee Bali, pioked '12 5) Ooßoe. Palembanrf, 20% bvtiv nom.101 words
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Article119 1908-12-02 10 On Lenbm -Batik 4 mh 3MA Demand 28JJ P-ivate 6 mM 8 «i do 8 m/n !t O* (i «*n«xy Bank d/d 38? Private 8 rn'i 'Ml do 6 ci/ 9 S4B On franao-Bank d/d 292 Private 8 m* 307 do 8 m/t 2W CM /ndia-Bank T. T. "5119 words
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Article54 1908-12-02 10 Howirlh eraktiw 6% 1800,000 I K, prera Riley Hargreares 8% 925,000 1% prem Spore Electric Tram wayi Co., Ltd. 6% 850.000 nominal Singapore Municipal 8% 400.000 30*p.nom IX 1.878,000 6% prem. H% 1,600.000 8% prem tOi.tJO 6% ait hobo Hlraits Engineering Byd.. Ltd. 6% 48.000 par. Xaojong Pagar Dook54 words
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Article1263 1908-12-02 10 FIRST MEETING OF TANDJONG COMPANY. Production Expected to Commence in Five Years. In tbc course of his remarks at the lirt ordinary general meeting of the Tandjong Rubber Company, on November 5, Mr. Arthur Lampard said By June 30, roost of our labour had been collected and the1,263 words
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Advertisement640 1908-12-02 10 STRAITS CYCLE AND MOTOR CO., LTD., 15, Battery Road, ELECTRO PLATERS, ENAMELLERS, MAKERS OF THE CELEBRATED •LAJU' RACING BICYCLES. Sole Agents for Star Cycles. James' Cycles. INSPECTION INVITED. SMITH PREMIER TYPEWRITER CO.. LO. Commercial Machines, Nos. 4 A 5 are always Stocked TYPEWRITERS REPAIRED, PLATED AND RENOVATED EQUAL TO NEW,640 words
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Advertisement837 1908-12-02 10 SEVERE CASE OF WEEPINGECZEMA Right Hand was Worst— Cracks Like Cuts Developed— Could Not Put Hand in Water-Tried All Kinds of Treatments without Avail. SPEEDILY CURED BY ONE SET OF CUTICURA "I have the pleasure of writing to tell what a wonderful cure the Cuticura Remedies made in a very837 words
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Advertisement539 1908-12-02 10 BANKING COMPANIES. HfttfiKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. up capital iis.ooo.ooc RESERVE FUND:— Sterling Reeerre 115.000.0001 Ma nnn nn. SUTerßeserre M.000.000f »».<»°,00l (•serve Liability of Propristors 115.000.00 C COURT OP DIRECTORS. E. Bhellim, Esq. Chairman. Bon. Mr. W.J. Gresson. Deputy Chairman. B.G. Barrett, Esq. W. Helms, Esq. 0. G. R. Brodersen,539 words
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Advertisement639 1908-12-02 10 BANKING COMPANIES. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Paid ap Capital In 60,000 Shares of CSOeaoh £1,300,000 rletorve Fund M 1,525,000, 525,000 Seserre Liability of Proprietors C 1,800,000 BANKERS. Bunk ot England National Bank ot Scotland. Ibe London City <* Midland Bank. Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH.639 words
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Article120 1908-12-02 11 NOTES AND NEWS OF INTEREST TO MOTORISTS. The Motor-Car and Athletic Journal. The local motorioc and sporting magazine I (or December is an extremely interesting number— it is remarkable the multifarious point* iu all kiuds of outdoor sports touched upon. Moods of Chauffenrs," illustrated with humorous sketches depicting the120 words
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Article1449 1908-12-02 11 The very idea of baring a pair of powerfal brakes fitted on the front wheels of his car fills the average motorist with apprehension, and, although it is purely misapprehension, bin sufferings are no less acute on that account. If, thereforo, be has an aversion to anything of1,449 words
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Advertisement294 1908-12-02 11 ARGYLL CARS. JUST AI7t.I=LIVJE::D. SiS^tr Argyll Model de Luxe. PAINTED DARK OUBf, NICKEL PLATED MOUNTINGS, KITTED WITH HOOD. MAONETO. WIND SCREEN, LAMPS AND ACCESSORIES. Illn-tratcd Catalogue and full particulars from SYME COMPANY, so L G e ENT SCOTTISH 4S^ TRIALS, 1908. B^^^^B I/ o mf-f' TIMOE HARK Ar usual, the294 words
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Advertisement229 1908-12-02 11 i SIDDELE Y I 5 AUTO CARS I ACKNOWLEDGED TO BE THE FINEST CARS (APART FROM PAINT) AND BEST VALUE BY THOSE IN A POSITION TO KNOW. So'e Agents: CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS. JUST LANDED: Two 20-h.p., 6-Cylinder STANDARDS, Painted Red (one sold). Xt^ 1 0^ Club Hill on Top Gear229 words
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Advertisement141 1908-12-02 11 RANEEGUNGE PIPES. The interior of these Pipes being glazed, nothing will grow on them and cause obstructions, as is the case with cement or unglazed pipes and drains. Sole Agents i THE BORNEO CO., LD. BEEDS OF ROBUST* COFFEE offered by the Coffee Estate" BAJ JELOR. at BANJOEWANGIE, Java. ISO141 words
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Advertisement446 1908-12-02 11 Miscellaneous NOTICES turn -Ut Month, iio pot lae-i. Bub**qa»t ooatha, at. Por ahortar p*riudi ur(Sc*U of ChargM. NOTICE. Mr. Jaffer Rehman has been appoiutcd manager of the firm in place of Mr. Aladin Valjee, going home. He is authorized to sign the firm as from this date. Singapore, December 1,446 words
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Advertisement517 1908-12-02 12 Scale of Charged* PBBPAID ADVBBTIBBMBHTB.— MIaotIUmsoas Wants of Every DesorlpUon, Houses, ftami, etc., to Ist, an inserted at the following (NatlOns Insertion I I.M par IMb. Two 1.00 Xhree 1.80 Biz I. to Bias 1.40 Twelve 7. M Twenty-five 10.00 (Each subsequent month M per look.) lie above rate is517 words
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Advertisement509 1908-12-02 12 Miscellaneous WANTS. Rates Foar Lias*, one or two innrtioiu, 11. By Ui« inch, Heal* of Ch&rgM. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. In accordance with the provisions of Section 815 of tbe Municipal Ordinance, 1896," (he following boundaries are proposed, subject to the approval of the Governor in Council, as the limits of tbe509 words
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Advertisement381 1908-12-02 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE. H*TH Fomr LIIM, OMior two insertion, 'fl.oo By th. IKb. m Seal* of Chart*.. RUBBER BTUMPB FOR BALE. Good Rubber Stumps, 10 months old. Apply Manager, Linggi Plantations, Ltd., Seremban. VMM RUBBER EBTATEB FOR BALE. Two Rubber Estates about 1,000 aores each (just valued). Will take i381 words
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Advertisement500 1908-12-02 12 Netherlands Guttapercha Co. L SINGAPORE RUBBER WOHKS. India Robber Tyres, all kinds and shapes All kinds of HOSE, Suction, Delivery, Steam, for Carnages Motor Oars, etc. Hydraulic, Rockdrill, Oardenbose, Brakerw TRWArmm vrvrnn tvrvh hoBe lor R^ay 8 Speaking Tubes, RE-TREADING MOTOR TYRES. CODDRINGS, GAUGE-GLASS RINGS. All kinds oi I.R. Buffers500 words
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Advertisement409 1908-12-02 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. K.riM-Foßr Lldm. on or two ln..rtlon«. II Bf th. IMb, M. So»l« Ol Ch»r,.,. 60D0WN AND HOUBE TO LET. No. 164, Cecil Street, and No. 1, Sophia Road (Rent 980). Apply toPOWELL CO. 3473 FURNIBHEO HOUSE TO BE LET. No. 356, Pasir Psnjang Road. Entry409 words
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Advertisement234 1908-12-02 12 SINGAPORE LIGHTING COMPANY, No. 20, Raffles Place, WHOLESALE AND RKT.VIL DEALERS. Telephone No B9S Telegraphic Address lightning Open from 8.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. We have just received a large stock of the following goods (ias, Benzine and Acetylene Lamps of any design and of the latest improve ments, at234 words
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