The Straits Times, 12 September 1911

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  • 13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.668 SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 12. 1911. PRICE 10 CENTS.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 207 1 WATSONS No. lO Whisky THE BEST 1 I I MOSQUITO NETS. I Special Offer, Strong Fine double mesh, hard wearing, and excellent washing quality. Sizec. Price*. 8 x 67. x 3 $6.00 each. 8 x 6'A x 3 1 6.50- 8x67,x4 7.00 9 8x67*x47. 7.75 8 x 6" x 5
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    • 151 1 ROBINSON'S Cash Sale OPPORTUNITIES. Four Special Lines. LACE CURTAINS. bleached damask 3* yards long, 60 ins. wide. TABLE CLOTHS. All pure linen, hemmed ready for use. White or Cream. 2i2,d S 2* at yds. 2xB yds. Sale Price $2.75 pair. $3.50 $4.25 $5.00 Each. Eacb. Each. TAPESTRY CARPET SQUARES. TAPESTRY
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    • 3 1 DRINK Martell's Brandy.
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  • 1366 2 "PLUNGER" GATES DIES IN PARIS HOTEL. Farm Boy to Napoleon of Finance. One of the most astounding financial careers is closed by the death, from Bright's disease, of Mr. John Warne Gates, which occurred at the Hotel Meurice, Paris. He leaves .£6,000,000, but at one period controlled
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 284 2 To Beautify Affc^S i and Preserve t ThlE Complexion is made soft, smooth and I||l\ beautifully clear by the daily application of //^Hazeline 1 Snow" Dullness, <jreasiness and blemishes j^fc disappear, and a charming healthy tone Jlllf J I One of the special properties of iBISf "'Hazeline' Snow' is that
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    • 101 2 Danger of Blood Poisoning. Every family should at a'l times be provided with a good reliable liniment and those who, havo used Chamberlain's Pain Balm will admit that there is none better. Even as slight an injury as the scratch of a pin has resulted in blood poisoning and caused
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    • 207 2 ART NEEDLEWORK AND FLOWER DEPOT 217, Orchard Road. AWARDED MEDAL AND DIPLOMA AND FIRST PRIZE, AGRI-HORTICULTURAL SHOW SINGAPORE, 1910. Arranged Floral Baskets, Bouquets, showers and Floral forms of all description*. Wedding ordora receive special attention. MANY LOCAL TESTIMONIALS. Prioes Moderate. Cat Flowers rom oar own Nurseries quite Fresh. NURSERIES AND
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    • 177 2 <\ It's never^too:early pi to tfiAc Fraser&Neayes^S^^ SODA WATER -—UNIVERSAL (Patent Fumigator) RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE, F.M.S. WHITE ANT (jj^ AND IN USE ON NEARLY EVERY RUBBER ESTATE IN THE F.M.S. EXTERMINATOR. SOLE IMPORTERS: ATLEBBURY AND GARLAND, IPOH. OBTAINABLE IN SINGAPORE FROM JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. THE PLANTERS'
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  • 1192 3 FEDERAL TAX AND THE BRITISH INVESTOR. Serious Anomalies. As many Australian applicants to London for capital to extend existing enterprises or start new ones have reason to know, the peculiar character of the Federal land tax has created a good deal of nusunderstandiug among large classes of
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 364 3 REMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPURITIES. BUILD- UP YOUR HEALTH with ESSENCE OR FLUID EXTRACT OF RED JAMAICA Pronounced by the HICHEST MEDICAL AUTHORITIES the mo6t SSIUIHI LIVER, DEBILITY, ERUPTIONS, RHEUMATISM, OBSTINATE SKIN DISEASES, &c. RESTORES THE WEAK, REVIVES THE DEPRESSED WILKINSON'S SARSAPARILLA HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION for over THREE-QUARTERS of a
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    • 12 3 Wr-od* Great Peppermint Care (or all internal oomplajnta. Dysentery, Coughs, Colde. eto
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    • 242 3 The Straits Times FOR F.M.S. READERS. The New Mail Train Service enables us tc send into the F.M.S. each evening a Special Edition of The Straits Times containing all tbe important telegrams and nows received up to a late hour in the afternoon. This edition can be bonght in tne
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    • 446 3 against Infection by 4 the use of Lifebuoy (^fcT^^fl all climates and at 'V fM _.^H FOR PRESERVATION I JM— T~ K.NAKAGAWA&CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. DEALERS IN OTJRIOS, ETO. Lately Established. Just unpacked, a Bare Collection of Japanese Curios. INSPECTION CORDIALLY INVITED. No. 2, HIGH STREET. 6 9 K 812
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 609 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. PTffO". STEAM NAVIGATION GO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CBYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills ol Lading issaed for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental, and Amcrioan Porte. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES 1811 (Jut ward (for China.) Delhi Sept
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    • 657 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with tbe Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-sorew Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted
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    • 543 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SI AM STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LD. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pahang, Berserah, Tringganu Bisnt, Semerak, B»cho, Kelantan, Bangnara Tolupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laeon, Kohsamdi, Bandon, Langsuan, Chumpon Taku, Kohlak and Bangkok. Due Departure 3 p.m. ».s. PRACHATIPOK Sept. 13 s.s. ASDANC Sept. 14 Sept. 18 Will not
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    • 503 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. V AND DEUTSCHE D»*PFSCMIFF FAHRTMES. "NUU" MEMEH Combined Bervloe. The steamers of these Companies maintain regular service between Hamburg Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched tortnightly (or Havre and Hamburg and onoo a month (or Bremerhaven
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    • 632 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. IM. D. L. Rorddeutscher Lloyd, Bremtn. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. Tbe fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company Bail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (connecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vioe versa) Port Said, Sues, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtau,
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  • 145 5 FIXTURES. Tuesday, September ia. High Water, 0.12 a.m., 0.27 p.m N. D. L. homeward mail due, 8 p.m. The Quaker Girl, Theatre, 9 p.m. Wednesday, September 13. High Water, 0.61 a.m., 0.66 p.m. The Chocolate Soldier, Theatre, 9 p.m Thursday, September 14. High Water, 1 8b a.
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  • 212 5 To DAT. Anamba and Natnna l«landfi Batavier 3 pm Hongkong Lightning 8 pm Batavia Menggala 8 pm Port Dickson aod Port Swettenbam Poh Add 8 pm Malacca ami Mnar Lady Weld Ppm Malacca and Bagan Hock Leo > pm Bangkok llcuiidal 8 pm Rangoon I'oklat 8 pm
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  • 101 5 The Imp. German mail steamer Dertllinger having left Colombo on the 10th instant, at 11 a.m., may be expected to arrive here on Friday, the IMb instant, at 11 a.m. •■ft SiNotpoKi Ddi in London Arritid. lor. 7M. M. Aayußt 81 Aag. 81 >or. 11 P. *O.
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  • 323 5 Latest Arrivals. Brouwer, Dut. str. {75 tons, Capt Wonticg, Sept 11. From Djambie, Sept 10. G.o. and p. Ships Agency, Ltd. For Djambie, Sept 18. Roads. Ban Yong Seng, Brit. str. 280 tons, Capt Angus, Sept 11. From Batavia, Sept 9. <i c. and li il.p. Hock Seng.
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  • 103 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To-Day. TANJONG PAGAR Bast Whist Basin— Patani. East W. Section No. I— Taroba, Ganges. Sbiirs Wharf— Monauch. Main W. Ssot. No. 2— Bingala. 8— Nil. ■i 4 Lightning. 6 Maaunda. 9— Ajax, Paroo, Heimdal. New Dock 7
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  • 425 5 Arrivals. Per steamer Paroo, Sept. 11. From Australia Messrs. McKay, Allard, Miller and Mrs. Charter. Per steamer Kinta, Sept. 11.— From Telok Anson via ports I Mr. and Mrs. Dell, Hon. C. \V. Darbithire, Lieut. Golding, Messrs. W. G. Bryant, Totten. Kerr, Duff, Wallace, Sharp, Darby, Naughton,
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  • 124 5 Powell and Co. Sept. 16— At saleroom, private effecta, at 1 1. Sept. 20. At saleroom, land and house at Bukit Timah Road, at 2 80, Sept. 22 At Woodaville, Upper Serangoon Road, household furniture, etc., at 4. S°pt. 28— At B. Villa, Institution HiU, River Wiley Koad,
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  • 255 5 Finance Commerce. EXCHANGE. Sinoapori, Septbmbeb 13, 1811 On Lomdoh— Bank 4 m/s M 1/4 Demand 8/4/, Private 6 m/; M 3/4} do Bm/l 2/4* On Qiuun- Bank d/d 2881 Private 8 m/l 342* Oa Framoi— Bank d/d w 294J Private 8 mil 398 Oa iNDu-Bank T. T. 174} Private 80
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  • TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
    • 161 5 Inane a Value ,2 10 10 Belat Tin 10 10 Braang 10 10 Brnaeh Hyd 10 10 ganaboi £1 £1 KinUTin 41 £1 Kit-dan* Tie 411 £3. Labat Mine* 10 10 Malacca Tio 6/- S/- Pabang Consol £1 £1 Penskalen £1 XI Posing Bahro 41 411 Posing Lama 10
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    • 572 5 Issue !2 Value at Buyers. Bellern £1 £1 Serembtn 8.5.0 8.7.6 £1 £1 Shelford 3.10.0 2.15 0 £1 £1 Sialang 1.12.0 1.15.0 2/- 3/- Singapore Para 8/6 4/ 3/. 3/- Straits (Bertam) 6/8 5 9 2/. 2/. Sumatra Para 8 6 8/1, £1 £1 Sungei Choh 8 6.0 8.118
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    • 115 5 Irene 2 Value Buyers. 8eller» 10 10 Barter* norn Smelting 10.00 10 7 6.60 £1 Ml Blectrio Tnunwftyt 8/8 8/9 10 10 Franer Neave 4800 60.00 100 Howarth Erskine 45.00 £6.00 100 1% ?*<* Blo 100 100 K*ti Bra. lid. l«6.00 100 100 H 8% Com. Pret. nom 10
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    • 47 5 Bayers BellirB Spore Municipal 4}% of 1907 11,600,000 6% 7% pm Spore Municipal 4J% of 1909 11,000,000 6% 7%pm S"poro Municipal 4% 1002,900 par Buyers Selleis Howarth Brskine 8% 1600,000 par Riley, Hargreaves 6% 1284,000 2* Singapore Electrio Tramways 6% £850,000 Spore Municipal 6 $1,578,000 nom
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 13 5 I'm- all internal complaints. Dysentery Cimylis, Colils, etc.. take Woods' Groat IVpporuiint Cure.
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    • 128 5 80CIETA NAZIONALE 01 BERVIZI MARITTIMI. FOR PENANO AND BOMBAY. Tbe Italian steamer CAPRI, 4,200 tons, Captain P. Figari, left Hongkong on tbe 11th instant. She is dne at Singapore on September 18, and will be despatched tor the above ports on Friday, the 22nd instant. For freight and passage, apply
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    • 635 5 tßoer Ipobaeeo j "SPRINGBOK" Finest Quality Genuine Magaliesberg Tobacco MANUFACTURED IN THE In 4-oz. linen bags, Tm lIS VHal. Oil U I Si OBTAINABLB AT 1 per Bag JOHN LinLE 4 CO., LD., AND ROBINSON CO. NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the above trade mirk is the property of
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    • 145 5 HIGH -CLASS Telephone No. «1 UNDERTAKING. »*rtn««p Street, SintfftpOM. MR. ALBERT L. A. DALEY Betfe to inform the publio that the kind patronage acoordod him during the peat tew years, haa made it necessary for him to acquire another new Rubbertyred Hearse, whioh surpasses all others in the Straits. Mr.
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  • 1133 6 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12. THE FINANCIERS' VETO. A semiofficial scolding has been given to German financiers because they have allowed the war rumours to create something of a panic to occur on the Berlin Bourne. We may be wrong, of course, but we are inclined to think that
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  • 28 6 A chess match has been arranged between the Singapore Club and the Singapore Chess Club to take place on Thursday next at 5 p.m., in the V.M.C.A. buildings.
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  • 26 6 There is a striking sketch, An Incident," in tbe British Weekly of this mail by Sylvia Brett, the Hon. Mrs. Vyner Brooke, Ranee Miida of Sarawak.
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  • 14 6 The next dance at the Tanglin Club will be held on Friday. September 22.
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  • 19 6 The Singapore Assizes commence on Tuesday next and will be taken before the acting Chief Justice, Sir Archibald Law.
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  • 21 6 During August. Ulu Piab, Ltd., turned out 490.88 piculs of tin, producing »29,:M8.28. The estimated profit on the month is 114,815.65.
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  • 31 6 Mr. J. R. H. Kuhr, formerly of Singapore, has written a pamphlet entitled Dutch Justice in Java which is being sold by Messrs. Kirn and Co., at 20 cents a copy.
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  • 36 6 Messrs. Salmon, J. F. and \V. A. de Sou/a. of the Audit Office, arrived at Labuan from Singapore on the 6th inst., by the Marudu. on the usual yearly audit of accounts in Labuan and Brunei.
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  • 40 6 As the police report has it: Lee Ah Ki>n. of 154 Park Road, states that his friend (sic Teh Lee Low, kicked him, bit him, an 1 robbed him of 910. We may add that all is over between them.
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  • 34 6 The three Siamese gun-boats Bali, Sugrib. and Maratha, which left Singapore yesterdays, will visit Rangoon and will not return to Siam till about the middle of October. They carry a number of naval cadets.
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  • 50 6 During the absence of the acting Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Fisher at the Penang Appeal Court, advantage has been taken of the closing of the Supreme Court to effect a few repairs, the presence of white ants in the flooring having rendered it necessary to replace much of it.
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  • 59 6 The hearing of the suit by the Jiniah Rubber Estates, Ltd., for the ownership of the large area of mature rubber which they hold is part of their property but has not been delivered to them, was to have been hoard at Seremban on the 18th inst. It is unlikely,
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  • 67 6 The full change of programme at the Hippodrome Circus, last evening, was enjoyed thoroughly by a packed tent. The management is certainly putting on a fine show, the large number of artists at the disposal of the ring-master enabling him to serve a fare best calculated to please. To-morrow, the
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  • 73 6 A special, Chinese, acting, lance-corporal has been arrested by an ordinary policeman, we understand on a charge of criminally misappropriating some articles with which he had been entrusted. Tbe articles had been taken from a pawnshop to appear as exhibits in a court case and, after the case, they were
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  • 74 6 Just before the Coronation, the Consular Corps at Penang waited on the HesidentCounciilor to tender their congratulations to Then Majesties. A despatch has now been received by the Resident-Councillor from the Secretary of State for the Colonies, stating that the message of congratulations on the occasion of the Coronation had
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  • 95 6 A storm of exceptional fury visited Kuala Lumpur and district on Saturday and Sunday. Heavy rain commenced to fall on Saturday evening about seven o'clock and later was accompanied by thunder and lightning. The lightning was of a particu larly vivid character, whilst the thunder-claps were terrifying. From outstations reports
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  • 107 6 Sandakan has at last a Government House worthy of the nani". The building and grounds, says the 8.N.8. Herald, would do justice to any place, of even greater importance, in the East, and much credit is due to those who planned the building and carried out every detail so thoroughly.
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  • 105 6 Tbe extraordinary general meeting of Messrs. Fraser Neave, Ltd., to confirm the regulations of the company as passed on August 14, was hold yesterday, Mr. V. A. Flower in the chair. The following resolution was passed That the regulations contained in the printed document as amended submitted to the meeting
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  • 120 6 The Natuna, especially chartered by the Siam Steam Navigation Co.. Ltd., to convey fish to Singapore, last week end visited Taku and Langsuen and took away some 1,400 or 1,500 cases, says a recent issue of the Bangkok Times. Since her departure for Singapore, the market for the platu has
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  • 316 6 The Rev. E. L. Dawson, assistant chaplain for St. Andrew's Catln dral. will arrive by the P. and (>. mail on November .1. The Siam Observer reports that Capt. van Holch of the Boribat. lias been taken to the St. Louis Hospital, Bangkok. The chief officer took
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  • 38 6 We are asked to remind all who have taken an interest in tho Tyersall Cli.b scheme that the important meeting called by the circular issued a few days ago, takes place at 5.15 this afternoon.
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  • 50 6 Following is the result of crushing orations at Haub for the four weeks ci.ding the 9th inst Bukit Koman Stone crushed 2,«9 2 tons, gold obtained 427 ounces, average per ton MS dwt. liukit Malacca: Stone crushed 1,225 tons, gold obtained 150 ounces. avenge per ton 2.45 <l\U.
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  • 58 6 Instead of the usual choral evensong at St. Andrew's Cathedral, on Friday, there will lx> a special service for women ouly at MO p.i'j.. when the address will be given by the Bishop of Labuan and Sarawak. All the members of, and all those interested in, the
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  • 117 6 Booking for the concert by the Cathedral Glee Society on behalf of the Children's Ai.l Society has been commenced, as will be seen from our advertising columns. The Governor and Lady Evelyn Young have extended their patronage and have promised to be present. The programme will contain
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  • 151 6 The Singapore Philharmonic Society are giving a concert next Monday night at the Teutonia Club wheu the chief feature of the programme will be the playing by the orchestra of the first movement of Chopin's Pianoforte Concerto in E minor, the solo pianoforte part being played by
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  • 183 6 Sir .1. West Kidgeway, Chairman of the British North Borneo company, has addressed the following letter to Mr. E. P. (uuritz, late Governor of the company's territory, under date July '26 Sir, 1 am directed to acknowledge your letter of the 22nd inst., tendering your resignation
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 147 6 JUST Xj-AJSTDEHD From the famous Amsterdam Brewery AMSTEL BEEK. Per case of 4 dozen Quarts $14 less b% Per case of 8 dozen Pints $17 less 5% SOLE AGENTS: Caldbeck, Macgregor Co. SUN BRAND STERILIZED COWS MILK. Pint tins, per case of 4 dozen $T.TS Small tins, per case of
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    • 162 6 NEW R NEW PICTURES vJ PICTURES FIGURE IN OUR Grand Change of Programme TO-NIGHT. The Lost Homk." An Excellent Drama. The Mibriaok of the Sultan of Pauaho with the Sultan of Pebak's Dauohtkb." Miss Eta" in her Trapeze Act. Uncle Wiffles" enjoyable The Hanks Commissionaire" comics, in addition to New
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    • 12 6 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page ~> and on page 8.
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  • 260 7 AN AMAZING CLAIM TO SPECIAL PREFERENCE. No Hope of an Early Agreement. Rbutkr's Tklkgram. London, September 12. neuter's Paris correspondent says a semiofficial statement is made that M. do Selves is carefully examining the German observa tions. anil will probably receive favourably those tending to establish and strengthen
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  • 108 7 British and German." POPULAR DESCRIPTION OF THE MANffiUVRES. Theoretical Invasion of Germany. Rkctkk's Tklkgram. London, September 11. Centers Berlin correspondent says the German army manoeuvres are opening at Mecklenburg today. They are unusually interesting, as it is pn supposed that a hostile aimy lias landed from the North Sea and
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  • 25 7 Rfutkr's Tklkoram. London, September 11. Dear Food demonstrators in Paris have appeared in the market and the police drove tin in otr.
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  • 37 7 Heutbb's Tklkhram. London, September 11. The committee of the Rubber Exhibition has awarded the hundred guinea trophy offered by the India Rubber Journal for the best plantation or Pura rubber to the Sungei Kapar Company.
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  • 20 7 Rkutkr's Tklkoram. London, September 12. At KilinarniK'k, there will be a three-cor-nered contest, l.ailie McKerrall representing lli' l.ilxiurites.
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  • 28 7 Rkitkh's Tm.ki;ham. l.uii. lon. via Durban. September 11. ■pnkfcag at Toulon. M. Delcasse said the French navy was ready for any eventuality at any time.
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  • 26 7 I'kk Ostasiatiscuk Lloyd Tklkgkam. Berlin, September 1. A St. Petersburg news agency hears fi'om I ahris that the ex Shah is considered tt be
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  • 84 7 The Board of Control Arrangements Approved. Rkutkr's Tklkgram. London, via Durban. September 11. The Imperial Cricket Conference meeting has approved of all the arrangements recommended by the Board of Control regarding triangular and county matches with Colonials. It has altered the date of the AngloAustralian test at the
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  • 34 7 Rkctkh's Tklkkram. London, via Durban, September 11. Burgess has declined music hall offers of five hundred pounds a week. He gives a six hour display at the Stadium on Saturday.
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  • 37 7 Rf.utkr's Tklkukam. London, via Durban, September 11. It has transpired that Mrs. Thurston, the authoress, who was found dead in bed a few days ago. was to have been married today to a London doctor.
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  • 40 7 Rkctkk's Tklbgram. London. September 12. The Emperor Fran/ Joseph received the Lord Mayor at Vienna and said he rejoiced at the cordial relations of the cities mid countries. He conversed interestedly about King George's visit to India.
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  • 48 7 (Fkom a Malacca Correspondent). Malacca, September 12. Information has been received by Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, that the price of fine Para in London yesterday was 4/H|, per lb., value. The price of best plantation rubber is quoted at 1/4 value. The market is firm.
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  • 337 7 Trying Experience of the First Survivors Rescued. The steamer Ardandearg. from Calcutta, arrived at Pcriui with one of the missing boats of the Fifeshire, which was wrecked 20 miles south of Cape Guardafui on the night of August 9. The boat, which contained six members of
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  • 205 7 Mr. G. C. Woiilley, Commissioner of Lands, British North Borneo, in his report for 1910, says Sandakan. Kudat ai.i l the East Coast continue to be the places where the coconut is grown for commercial purposes, an op|x>sed to local consumption, and Sandakan is by far the
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  • 14 7 Beaufort BtHMO Rubber Co. July. 61 K) lbs, Angwt, tflea v.-.
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  • 861 7 Gun-Running." HOW REVOLVERS ARE SMUGGLED INTO SIAM. Evidence in Local Prosecution. Indications that a fairly extensive trade in firearms is in existence between Singapore and Siam were not lacking in some of the evidence offered by the Crown yesterday in the case against M. C. Mansoor, who is charged with
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  • 108 7 News reached Shanghai on August 28 that the Dollar Line steamer Hazel Dollar, bound from Seattle to Hankow with a cargo of lumber, had gone ashore either on the previous Sunday night or early next morning when leaving Mororan (Japan). According to latest advices, it was
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  • 67 7 Major A. M. Tyler, R.G.A., has been ap lii i i 1 1 1 1 -i I A r 1 1 1 ;t 1 1 leu t Major at Malta. Lieut. M. U. Lecky. R.G.A., has been appointed Gunnery Instructor at Aden. Major 1..1 ..1 Radcliffe, U.K.. stationed at York,
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  • 1238 7 SINGAPORE PRICES INCREASE NEARLY 200 PER CENT. Corner Effected Locally. The following important cablegram was received from our Hongkong correspondent shortly before noon to-day The directors of the Tnng Wab Hospital have requested Hir local Government to temporarily prohibit the export of rice from the Colony with
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  • 226 7 Successful Production of La Cigale. Ihc Bandmann Opera Company MOMia great success last night with "La Cigale an English version of an old French comic opera The Grasshopper and the Ant." The action of the play takes place in Flanders during the 17th century and deals with
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  • 269 7 Recognition of Service to Tropical Medicine. The unique services Sir Patrick Manson has rendered to Tropical Medicine are attracting international interest. Professor Blanchard, of Paris, has already taken steps to further an International tribute, which promises to be widely supported. It will take the form of a
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  • 139 7 Advance Official Figures for Eight Months. The usual advance statement of the exjiort of tin from the Federated Malay States during the months of January to August, 1911, as compared with the corresponding period of the previous year, contains the following figures (cents and catties omitted) Vlllw
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  • 61 7 Tho loyal Coronation address to their Majesties King George and Queen Mary from the Straits and Hongkong-born Chinese community in Bangkok, which was engraved on silver, and handsomely framed in gold, has been handed over to H.B.M. Charge d'Affairee by Mr. S. Kng Siew, the secretary of tin' abovenamed community.
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  • 430 7 THE COLE CASE AND TRIAL BY JURY. Extraordinary Example of Lynching Law. Rkutkr's Tklkoram. London, via Durban, September 11. A Mombassa message says the Order in Council whereunder the Hon. Galbraith Colo is to be deported will not bo enforced inline diately. He will be allowed a
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  • 211 7 Rbuter's Tklkhram. London, via Durban. September 11. The Knglish sculling championship was rowed for on the Putney- Mortlake course. Barry, the holder, beat Fogwell, New South Wales, by 3} lengths in 22 minutes 14 seconds. Fogwell led b\ »m Icng'hsat Murrods'. but Barry easily overhauled him and Ird
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  • 23 7 Kki.tku's Tklkhram. London. September I*2. The Telegraph's Tangier correspondent states that four German mineralogists have been murdered in the Suss region.
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  • 35 7 Rbotbb's Tilkoram. London, September 12. The Orion, the largest battleship in the world, has started her trials at Portsmouth. Critics, comparing her armament with the Dreadnought, say she makes the latter second class.
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  • 44 7 Rbutbr's Telboram. London, via Durban, September 11. I'll. Portuguese Minister in London was twice at the Foreign Office today. It is an nounccd that Britain. Germany, Austria, and Spain are about to issue instructions for tinimmediate recognition of tin lit public.
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  • SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
    • 129 8 Tanßlin Club Matches. The following is the result of tho Tangiin Club monthly modal for August A pool competition was hold at the club on Tuesday, "'th inst., and resulted as follows C. Holland I. (1. Acliuns I). McLtxxl t'raik 11. K.I pi lick 11. Soper I. T. A.
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    • 202 8 Harrison Golf Club. The follow ing are tho results of the September monthly medal competitions at the Garriaoo (iolf Club: l.;idies, played for on sth inst.: I'ivc Cards were taken out. M. n >. pUyad for on IKh aud lOtli Twenty two eaids were taken out. Singapore Championship. The
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    • 250 8 S.C.C. Tournament. The following ties in the S.C.C. lawn tennis tournament will be played to-morrow: D Six«;lk>. I). T. Lewis v. l>. Main. T. M. Shervingtou v. C. T. A. Robertson. V K 11,, me v. C. 1.. Duff. I. K. W. Taylor v. C. It. Byers. li.
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    • 682 8 Recent Cup Tie Incident. Mr. S. 11. Davidson, lion, secretary of tin Singapore Football Association, requests us to publish tin following corresjiondence which mmmi batWMBl WsbmM and the Secretary, Kiimli-.li 1 iMjtb.ill Association, over an incident iv tlif cup tic. S.C.C. v. Buffs II The Sccii-tnry. Kuf>lish Football Association,
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  • Correspondence.
    • 98 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—l was present at the opening night at the Hippodrome Circus, and as a professoress of the genuine classical dancing, allow me to express my opinion on the socalled Classical Dancing" exhibited on that occasion. I would advise the audience present
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    • 127 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. It is hardly likely an appeal to the Colonial Secretary will be made, as previous occasions have proved the futility of this procedure. The case of the Captain of the Onda may be remarked. The circumstances, etc., of the
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  • 216 8 Many of tbc troops in Garrison will take part in field operations on the '29th and 30th inst., and October 1, when the following officers will command forces and act as umpires September 29:— 0.C. Red, Major R. G. Ralgey, 3rd Brahmans. O.C. Blue, Major W. K
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  • 731 8 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, September 12, 1911. Messrs. Lyall and Kvatt, Exchange and Share Broken, issue the following list of quotations this morning:— Norn Value. Buyers. Sellers. 3/- AJlagar 8/6 4/1 3/- a Options 1/2 1/10* 41 AnKlo-Java 8/11 4/6 1 Anglo-Jobore 8/-
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    • 61 8 A Ma i^ath! d ecrose the pavement, llu !•■> iiuil in a Urnblr fiix». And only junt d< il'i J a motnr car, Iv tiuio to collide with a 'bus I 1 1 Vf Rgi'ii iv a jiffy, A "mall tot to lie stuck to Fccarc Wli.it It ii tlit-
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    • 53 8 The Man Who j Gets There i Is the man who has blood real rich 1 red blocd and plenty of it in hut body, j WATERBURYS METABOLIZED COD LIVER OIL COMPOUND makes blood lots of it lite giving, brain S C nourishing, strength replenishing blood, f OF ALL CHEMISTS
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    • 50 8 A Matter of Common Interest. How to cure a cold is a qnestion in which many are interested just now. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has won its great reputation and immense sale by its remarkable cure of colds. It can always be depended upon. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.
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    • 345 8 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. FOX TERRIER DOG LOST. Strayed from Omdurman," 6, Dalvey Road, Tangiin, fox terrier dog, white with black and tan head. On collar is engraved Jock" property of F. B. Norrie. Finder please communicate with the owner at above address. 12-9 v RUBBER BEEOS FOR BALE. Large quantity of
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    • 288 8 Raffles i^H Hotel. SPECIAL DINNER On Saturday, Sept. 16. THE Straits Opera Co. ALEXANDRA HALL, North Bridge Road. TO-NIGHT I TO-NIGHT!! The Charming Play 6UNONG SARI Part 111. IN PREPARATION Two Famous Dramas "KISMET" AND LE COURIER DE LYONS With Special Stage Setting. To-Nlght. To-Night HIPPODROME Doors Open at 8
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    • 316 8 NO HOME COMPLETE WITHOUT A Gramophone THE BEST AND CHEAPEST MEANB OF PURE ENJOYMENT. TERMS TO SUIT ALL. S. Moutrie Co. (LIMITED.) THE ARCADE AUCTION SALE Of VALUABLE TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURB. PIANOFORTE, ETC., At No. 9, Tanjong Pagar Dock Board Premises, Oh Satdkoat, Skptimher 28, AT 2.80 p.m. Comprising Teak
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    • 220 9 FIRE FIRE FIRE No home or business complete without a MINIMAX FIRE EXTINGUISHER Cheap— Effective— Never Fails. Write for prices and pamphlets. PATERSON, SIMONS CO., LTD. As Wise as aii Owl IS THE MAN WHO BUYS AN "UNDERWOOD" Typewriter. Spares Stocked. Repairs a Speciality. PRICES AND CATALOGUES OX APPLICATION. SOLE
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    • 1207 9 BTEAMER SJUUN6B. TOYO KISEN KAISHA (Oriental S.S. Co.) and WESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. Tbe New Route Via China, Japan, Honolulu, and San Franoisoo to all Points in tbe United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe, Operating thi New 21,000-ton Triple Screw Turbine LliMn Ten»o Maru and Chlyt Marti," the Quaeni of
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    • 608 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. INDOCHINA STEAM NAY. CO., LTD. The steamers of this Company maintains a regular direct service between Calcutta. Straits, Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan, taking cargo, on through Bills of Lading for Canton, Swatow, Amoy, Chefoo, Tientsin, Newohwang, Yangtsse Ports. Formosa, the Philippines, etc., etc. Stoamora Tons Commander Kdtsano 4,806
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    • 601 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. ARCHIBALD CURRIES AUSTRALIAN INDIAN LINE. SINGAPORE TO *JAVA PORTB, MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY, ALSO TABIHO OAROO FOR OTBBB AUSTBALIAM AND NBW ZaALAND POSTS (WITH TBANSHIPMBNT). A regular service is maintained by the steamers Euryalus," 8,670 tons (C&ptain Innes), Gracchus," 8,760 tons (Captain J.R. Patrick), and Darius," 8 296 tons
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    • 460 10 INSURANCEMEAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE. Board of Direotorai a A. Dbrricr, Esq., Chairman. a. H. Fair, Esq., Managing Director. P»Tsa Fowlir, m.b., cm., Chief Med. Officer f. M. Blmot, Esq. Rev. N. J. Coutrbur. Ifw Noan Pan, Esq. Ono Soon Taa, Esq. l«oow Sun
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    • 302 10 INSURANCE. HOME LIFE INSURANCE CO.. LTD. Of China. Head Office, 51a, Klangse Rd Shanghai. To the Chinisi Grntumrn or Sihoaporr REMEMBER that it is tbe UNEXPECTED tbat is always happening in ail parts of tbe world 1 The Home Life issues all sorts of policies to suit all sortß of
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    • 515 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROTAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 60,000 Shares of 430 oach 41,300,000 Reserve Fund 41,625,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41,300,000 BANKERS. National Bank of Sootland. The London City a Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Current Aooounta are opened and interest
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    • 599 10 BANKING. THE SZE HAI TOMB BANUM MID INBURANGE 00. LTD. NO. (7 AND 68, KLING STREET BBtabliahed 1007. Capital paid op $1,000,000.00 Reserve liability of proprietors 1,000,000.0 c COURT OF DIRECTORS. 1. T*> Tick Joom 6. But Ki* Jax 3. Nam Km Smo 7. Tbo Hoo Lai 8. L jow
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    • 908 10 SINGAPORE SPORTING GLUB. THE AUTUMN RAGE MEETING. (Under 8. B. A. Rule* of Racing), Will be held on Tuesday, November 7, Thursday, November 9, and Saiurday, November 11. PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, November 7. 1. THE OPENING STAKES.- 1 2.80 p.m.) Valae 1600. A Handicap for Hones tbat have never
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    • 795 10 I the hour for Scratching S p.m. on tha DAY BEFORE the Raoe. Owners of Griffins are entitled to enter for either of the following series of Raves Fkkb i Sent* No. 1 First Day— Race No. 7. Second Day— Race No. 1. Serie* No. 2 First Day— Race No.
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  • 804 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Juvenile Chauffeur. If it were possible to ascertain aud compare the average ages of the paid chauffeurs in different countries it is just possible that the figures would shed some light on questions in which the chauffeur's personality is a
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  • 137 11 Mr. John W. Gates, the American millionaire, whose death took place recently, was a director of several railway companies and the organiser of the Steel Trust. He had a humble beginning. Born in 1855 in Dupage County, he began his active career as farmer's boy
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    • 287 11 LORD HARDINGE HAS ORDERED TWO MH.P. WOLSELEY cars TO BE BUILT FOR THE PERSONAL USE CF Their Majesties The KING QUEEN At the <Delhi Durbar. Full particular* from the Sole Agents i CENTRAL igggg LIMITED. STAR CARS (The Choice of the Royal Automobile Club). Just landed, three 16.9 H.P. (It.
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    • 38 11 Cause of Insomnia. Indigestion nearly always disturbs the sleep more or less and is often the cause of insomnia. Many cases have been permanently cared by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. For sale by all Dispensaries and Coalers.
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    • 259 11 Dunlop Motor Tyres -A-I^E IKZHSTCTWIfI" BIT THBIB PEDIGREE The original Pneumatic tyre AND PERFORMANCES Winners of such International Events as the Vanderbilt Cup, and Gordon Bennett Races. Can be obtained from all the leading garages in the F.M.S. and Straits Settlements, and at THE DUNLOP RUBBER CO. (FAR EAST) LD.,
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    • 701 12 THE HON'BLE MR. R. H. HENDERSON, CACHAR. I havo been getting a great deal of PATENT STONE for now Faotories, and Hhall bo using more in future years for new work and to gradually replace tbe cimint floors in tbe old Factories and in some of the Bungalows. I regret
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    • 603 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. OFFICES TO LET With immediate entry, 6 st and second floors, No. la, Raffles Quay Apply Outhrie Co., Ltd. 1-4 n_ HOUBE TO LET. No. 44, Anson Road, to let. Apply Nathan and Son, Change Alley. 18 6 n_ OFFICE TO LET. No. 7, Collyer
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    • 442 12 ARTICLES FOB SALE. BIRDS OF PARADISE FOR SALF Apply, Moraux k Co., 19, 20, Boat Quay. 21-7 o WHAT OFFERS? For sale, Passburg Vacuum Dryer and Pomp complete. Very little used. Manager, Sungei Rengam, Batu Tit;*. 119 21.9 CHENGHAI TIMBER FOR SALE. Chenghai Timber, any lengths to 20 sawn to
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    • 518 12 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT CO. SHIP-CHANDLERS. MvtrsmMt and Municipal Contractors. Telephone No. 421. 108* 109, Market Street. NOTICE. The management of the Hippodrome Circus is not responsible for any debts incurred by tbe employees. (Sd.) K. BY3ACK, Manager. 89 v THE BINGAPORE MODEL DAIRY. LIMITED. Tenders are invited for tbe erection
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    • 733 12 NOTICES. TRONOH MINES. LIMITED. DIVIDEND NO. 30. A Dividend of 8/- per share, ffeo of income tax has been declared payable in London on September 27, and w ill bo paid to local shareholders as soon as the list of Registered nbara holders on that date is received from the
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