The Straits Times, 15 December 1911
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Title Section14 1911-12-15 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.748 j SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. DECEMBER 15. 1911. PRICE 10 CENTS.14 words
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Advertisement118 1911-12-15 1 WATSON'S No. 1O Whisky THE BEST i KATZ BROS., LD. To-Day OUR GREAT REMOVAL SALE Closes. To-Morrovt XMAS NOVELTIES Will be Displayed. STEEL REINFORCEMENT. A H YRIB FOR CONCRETE FLOORS, WALLS, PARTITIONS, ROOFS, CONDUITS, SEWERS, ETC. No CENTERING is Required. GREAT REDUCTION IN COST OF CONSTRUCTION. j HOWARTH ERSKINE, LIMITED,118 words
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Advertisement184 1911-12-15 1 ROBINSON g CO. Sterling Silver Novelties IN PRFAT VARIFTV -vt-m^^v sK^jts&BK^BßGf*^S&*&L wfr^E* toilet oeti in cases t^ m saw*saj^^s^g flmf*S^'-Jg^' i '^BHb^IS Silver Trinket Boxes SB silver Tea Sets, *nK9 v^" v^\ J^-*"' '■> Leather Covered Case containing two Leather Covered Case oonUining Sterling silver mounted pomade pots, one brnsb,184 words
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Article996 1911-12-15 2 INDIGNATION OF AN ITALIAN JOURNALIST. The Allegations of Cruelty. The Daily Telegraph, of November 13, publishes a loDg communication from the special correspondent of the Corriere della Sera who was at Tripoli on November 7. From it we take tho following As an honest man, as a996 words
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Advertisement232 1911-12-15 2 A Skin '"HAiZELtNE* l£5JP> Beautifier SNQW- 1^- \'C&'' I of Matchless ''■-'■>- '^'^Pk" Y j?f'-'' I Elegance and -^Bi^S^hl 's^r Efficiency "^^■•WBBl l^r "'Hazeline' Snow" A (thaoi mark) A Let the skin be roujjh or wrinkled, dry or I V greasy, '"Hazeunb 1 Snow" will do more to restore its232 words
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Advertisement41 1911-12-15 2 Something to Remember. When buying a cough medicine for children bear in mind that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is most effectual for ccids, croup and whooping cough and that ;t; t contains no harmful drug. For sale by rll Dispensaries and Dealers.41 words
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Advertisement519 1911-12-15 2 ANEMIC, WAN AND COLOMBO OIRL'S /JJBK^^toß Bk. DISTRESSFUL PLIOHT. (MmSwJ^^ Boili dp by ihe Rich Rkd Blood Vlwli I-I Ii 'ifV 7mA Scpplwd iiy Da. Williams' Pn« V\^*yj^i\ l 4 l f'l MM^ vh Pills, as Thousands Hayi S^jQ^RKBBL^^ ~^«i Bkin Befork Hbb, Sub lW vM^ 4^"^^ Is Now Robust519 words
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Advertisement476 1911-12-15 2 KHY MING, Confectioner, NO. 61, BRASS BASSA ROAD, Begs to inform tbe public that he has open*<i Branch Confectionery, at No. 18, Victoria Sirt et, and is prepared to take orders for Xmas and New Year Cakes, made of the best ingredients and at moderate prices. Ice creams made to476 words
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Article507 1911-12-15 3 TEN THOUSAND SWEAR LOYALTY TO THE KING. Stirring and Dramatic Scene. Ten thousand soldiers in arms shonting in unison the oath of fealty That is the most striking, the most dramatic, the most stirring incident of the Coronation, states the Siara Observer of the 7th instant. It occurred507 words
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Article661 1911-12-15 3 Archbishop of Canterbury on Misson Work. The Far and Near Club gave a dinner on November 14, at the Waldorf Hotel, previous to a reception held by the Archbishop of Canterbury and Mrs. Davidson at Lambeth Palace, at which the Rev. W. E. S. Holland,661 words
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Article331 1911-12-15 3 Double Actions Commenced in London. Before Sir Samuel Evans and Trinity Masters, in the Admiralty Division, London, on November 16, the hearing was commenced of two actions arising out of the collision which took place off tbe Isle of Wight on September 20, between the Oceanic Steam331 words
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Advertisement473 1911-12-15 3 SIEMENS BROTHERS SIEMENS BROTHERS Dynamo Works, Ltd. AND CO., LTD HEAD OFFICEB BRANCH OFFIKB Cazton House, Westminbter, 1, 2, and 6, Winchester Hoose London. SINGAPORE. 6, Beach Street, Penang. WORKS Balthazar's Building*, Rangoon. Stafford. Woolwich. Dalnton. And in India, Australia, etc. MANUFACTURERS or Electric Light and Power Plant, Cablet and473 words
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Advertisement280 1911-12-15 3 B. Watt, M.H.A.C. Member of the Hawkesbury Agricultural College, also DipI lomas and dairy certificates of the Agricultural Department of New South Wales. Winner of the Burdekin Mtdal. 1896. Has also obtained First Prizes at Agricultural Shows N. S. W. for Fresh and Export Butter, Cheese and Separating for Class280 words
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Advertisement76 1911-12-15 3 Serious Side of a Cold. Do you know that of all tbo minor ailments colds are by far the most dangerous 1 It is not the cold itself that you need to feax, but the serious diseases that it often le&ds to. Most of these are known as germ diseases.76 words
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Advertisement35 1911-12-15 3 BOVRIL HIS MAJESTY'S BRAND. SOLD IN CASES OF 12 SQUARE BOTTLES. ft. M. B. 6y6 y APPOINTMENT r 0 (i'Ui Scotch ®Hl)islni. Robert Brows L to Glasgow london IRAUTENBERG SCHMIDT C° Sole Importers for Singapore.35 words
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Advertisement103 1911-12-15 3 -.MfvISfIEKBBHMMIMMHBHHHBHri UNIVERSAL (Patent Fumlgator) RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE, F.M.S WHITE ANT cj^ 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. TESTED AND RELIABLE DISINFECTANTS. Whalley's Concentrated Sanitary Fluid. AS SUPPLIED103 words
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Advertisement627 1911-12-15 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. RSMX STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR OHINA, JAPAN, PENANG, CBYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, BGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills ot Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and Amerioan Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about:— MAIL LINES 1911 Outward (for China.) Devanba Dec If,627 words
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Advertisement657 1911-12-15 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly servioe ia maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all657 words
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Advertisement612 1911-12-15 4 STEAMER BAILIH6B. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LO. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pahang, Bersorah, Tringganu Bunt, Semerak, Bacho, Kolantan, Bangnara Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kohsamui, Bandon, Langaaan Uhumpon Taku, Kohlak «nd Bangkok. Dim Departure S p.m. «.s. REDANG Deo. 16 bj e.s. VUG ALA Dec. 17 Deo. 2O •.■.BORIBAT**612 words
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Advertisement531 1911-12-15 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AMD DEUTSCHE DAWPFSCHIFP FAHRT9OES. MM* BREMEN Combined Service. The steamers of these Companies maintain a regular servioe between Hamburg Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China and Japan. Himeward*, they are despatched fortnightly for Havro and Hamburg and once a month for Bremerhavon531 words
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Advertisement621 1911-12-15 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. Uorddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naplos (connecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vioe versa) Port Said, Sues, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtau,621 words
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Article128 1911-12-15 5 FIXTURES. Friday. December 15. High Water, 8. 15 a.m 6.83 p.m. Municipal Board, 8 p.m. Legislative Coaneil, 280 p.m London Comedy Co. Victoria Theatre. P. and O. outward mail due. Rowing, Foar-oarod race. Saturday, December 16 High Water, 7.4 a.m., 7.56 a.m London Coraody Co. Victoria Theatre.128 words
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Article236 1911-12-15 5 To-dat. Malaooa and Maar Lady Weld Bpm Port Swettenham and Telok An* .n Kinta 8 pm Ponang and Rangoon Curonia 8 pm Malacca and Maar Hong Win Bpm Pontianak Ban Fo Scon 8 pm 1> it a via Cleveland 4 pm Manila, Hongkong and Japan Titan 4236 words
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Article138 1911-12-15 5 The P. and O. outward mail steamer Devailia left Pcn an? at 1 p.m yesterday, and may be expected to arrive here at S p.m. today. The Imp. German mail steamer Roon left Hongkong at noon, on Wednesday, the 13th inst., and may be expected to arrive138 words
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Article390 1911-12-15 5 Latest Arrivals. Aurora, Rus Cruiser 0530 tons 680 orcw 29 guns ***** h.p. Cam. Lowkoff, Dec 15From Baoitkok, Dec 12. For Cronstadt, D.c 16. Rds. Kent, H. M. Crui«or 9800 tons, 6SO crew, 11 Runs. '12:- 00 lip. Com. Farquhar, Dec li. From Houxkong, Dec 10. Senior Naval390 words
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107 1911-12-15 5 Wharves a which Vessels are Berthed To-Day. TANJONO PAOAR Bast Wharf Basin— Unrla, Teo Pau. East W. Siction No. I—Tenpaisen1 Tenpaisen Mara, Shiirs Wbajw— Koarsk. Main W. Sbct. No. 2— Ellenga, Hild. B—Birkenfels.8 Birkenfels. 4 Csmphiap. 6 Chiengmai. 6— Titan, Bellerophon. N'iw Docb107 words
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Article157 1911-12-15 5 Arrivals Per steamer Chakrabhongs, Da c 14. From Kelantan, Mr. Bland. Per ateainer Han Fo Soon, Deo 14.— From Pontianak. Mr. Hotter. Per steamer L»dy Weld, Dec 14.— From Muar. Messrs. Smith and Shaw. Per Eteamer Krian, Dec 14.— From Kelantan. Tunku Abalrahman. Per steamer Hye Leong,157 words
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Finance & Commerce.
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Article257 1911-12-15 5 IXQHANQI. BiNOAPOu, Dkckmbbb 15, 1911. Oa Lo»do»— Back 4 m/i 2/4 1 Demand 2/4 Private 8 m/i S/4JI 8 m/s m *im O» OtiMAin— Bank d/d m 3881 Private B>/« S42| Oa Fbavcb— Bank d/d 294 Private 8 m/i m 199 Oa Ikdia— Bank T. T, 174 T Private 80257 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article149 1911-12-15 5 Ibbm 35 Valued 10 10 Belftl Tin 10 10 Braang 10 10 Kanaboi 41 41 KinteTin 41 41 Lahat Minet 10 10 Malacca Tin 6/. </• Pahang Conacl £1 41 Pongkalen 41 41 Posiug B&Lr a £1 41 Pubidk Lama 10 10 Rahman Hyd 41 41 Raiiman Tib Bnyeri,149 words
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Article573 1911-12-15 5 Issue 2 Value Bnyera. Seller* a/. 1/. Allaear 3/2 8/7 2/. 3/- Anylo-Maley 18/- 17/ a/- a/- Bating Malaka 1/9 3/A 41 Batn Caves 10.7.8 11.0.0 41 41 Bat j Tin 8.5 8 8.8 9 £1 41 Bukit Kajang 2 5.6 2.7.0 41 41 Bukit LintanK 8.10.0 8.15.0 3/-573 words
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Article124 1911-12-15 5 Issue S Value Buyers. Sellers. 10 10 Baatora Horn SmelUig 10.00 10 T H 8.00 £1 Ml Blectrie Tramway* 8/8 8/9 10 10 Frmaer Neave 47.60 48.00 100 Howarth Brskine 66X0 67.G0 100 i 7% Prel. 81.00 100 100 Kata Bra, Ok. 180.00 100 100 a a 8% Chid124 words
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Article48 1911-12-15 5 Bayen Sellers Spore Mnnioipal 4|% of 1907 »1,600,G00 7% Spore Municipal H% of 1909 11,000,000 7% 9 pni S"pore Municipal 4% 1002,900 par Bayen Sellas Howarth Brskine 8% 1600,000 par Riley, Hargreaves 8% 1284,000 3* Singapore E lee trio Tramways 6% £860,000 Spore Municipal 6 11,878,000 lorn,48 words
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Advertisement37 1911-12-15 5 Muscular Rheumatism. It is win >c than usclots to toko any modicini'H internally for muscular or chronic rlicuuiatiHiu. All that is needud is a froo application of Chamberlain's lain Halm. For eaie by all Dispensaries and Dealers.37 words
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Advertisement337 1911-12-15 5 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. Deo 16. -At "Annan Bank" No. 99. off River Valley Ro&d and Kirn Yam Road, furniture, etc., at 2. Deo 20.— At saleroom, valuable consignmt nt of Japanese Curios and Fancy Articles, at 10.80. Die 21. At salercom, valuable consign ment of J apanese Curios337 words
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Advertisement232 1911-12-15 5 CIGARETTES in the House of Commons. The unsurpassed enjoyment afforded /ffri. by State Express Cigarettes is a }J%? "Tw subject that is never debated; they jL^HSs raised the standard of Cigarette /l^^^n^fi^-, quality, a standard not reached to this j| >£< h y an y other brand. ?™ii vi^ L232 words
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Advertisement50 1911-12-15 5 RAVENSWAY AND COMPANY. Undertakers and Monumental Mason*. ■STABLISHHD 1881. JUBT RBOBIYHDi Mew Goods ol Superior Quality and Finish. Marbles, Meiallie Wreaths, etc. Monuments ol every inscription RUBBER-TYRED HEARSES The Beit to be h»d in the colony. With Plumes in use. IHLHPHONB NO. TIT NO IST ORCHARD RO> D 10-7 10-1-1150 words
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1020 1911-12-15 6 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15. THE DECLARATION OF LONDON. That the Houso of Lords ia not quite dead yet may be inferred from the fact that it has rejected the Naval Prize Bill by a substantial majority. That Bill, in addition to sundry other things, accepts the Declaration of1,020 words
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Article15 1911-12-15 6 At Shanghai the manufacture of samshui has been prohibited and the price of rice reduced.15 words
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Article24 1911-12-15 6 The Nieuwe Asahan Tabuk Maatschappy declares a final dividend of 05 per cent., according to a cable message from the Hague, of December 8.24 words
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Article24 1911-12-15 6 Running battles between hostile Moros and columns of regular troops, Scouts and Constabulary, still continue in the neighbourhood of Camp Taglibi, Jolo, Philippine Islands.24 words
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Article34 1911-12-15 6 The health authorities have continued the fairly extensive crusade against rats which they began following the discovery of dead rats in Petaling Street and Ampang Street, Kuala Lumpur. Tho rats had died from plague-34 words
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Article74 1911-12-15 6 A certain portion of the town of Medan suffers from the nuisance caused by innumerable swallows, which not only create a stench, but are spoiling the treoos in that quarter. Some have suggested a wholesale destruction of these birds. But that seems rather a drastic method, says the Deli Courant74 words
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Article21 1911-12-15 6 Eight Kuala Sclangor planters were find •250 each recently for failing to comply with the sanitary orders of the British Resident.21 words
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Article24 1911-12-15 6 Before Prince and Princess Alexander of Teck left for Europe this morning, Mudliyar B. P. de silva. jeweller, was the recipient of their patronage.24 words
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Article38 1911-12-15 6 While a Chinese boy was trying to board a car in North Bridge Road yesterday, carrying two bundles of slipper-uppers, somebody the boy does not know whom snatched one of the bundles. The value of the loss is38 words
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Article39 1911-12-15 6 Fever is prevalent to some extent, tho Malay Mail is told, at Port Swettenham, and the Chinese population have raised money towards a wayang and sembayang ceremonies to drive away the evil spirits which they say have caused it.39 words
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Article39 1911-12-15 6 Dr. G. J. Nijhuis was not successful at Shanghai in his application for a writ of mandamus for the magistrate to issue a criminal summons against H. J. Craig and legal advisers of the Siak Indrapoera Rubber Concessions, Ltd.39 words
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Article47 1911-12-15 6 A passage on the Liverpool steamer Suruga looks like a nerve-racking experience. She put into Singapore roads on Tuesday with 21.H00 cases of kerosene, 13,200 cases of naptha and 65 tons of dynamite, on board, and leaves on Sunday. Her destination, according to her papers, is Manila.47 words
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Article48 1911-12-15 6 Careless handling of one thousand tinwork* bombs, made up from powder purchased at a Chinese drug store, brought on a terrific explosion in a nipa house in the interior of Callo Vermont, Manila, on Thanksgiving Day, killing a native youth and ten-year-old girl, and seriously injuring four others.48 words
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Article51 1911-12-15 6 On the 7th instant the Court of Justice at Medan sentenced Sieuwerts van Recsema, exassistant of the Namoe Trassi Estate, who was extradited from Singapore some months ago to three months' imprisonment and a fine of f. 25 for ill-treatment of a Chinese coolie who died almost immediately after being51 words
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Article66 1911-12-15 6 H. M. cruiser Kent arrived here Hongkong, yesterday afternoon, and is now lying on the roads. She is a cruiser of 9.H00 tons displacement, and carries a crew of 680. She has 14 six inch guns, and is of 22,000 horses power. She is commanded by Captain Farquhar, and is66 words
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Article74 1911-12-15 6 The experience which Hongkong had recently in connection with the abolition of the queue has been repeated in various places, says the Japan Mail. That is to say, a sudden demand has been created for hats and the Osaka factories are working day and night to fill orders. Tens of74 words
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Article79 1911-12-15 6 Mr. H. Nelson, the chief officer of the Pacific mail steamer Mongolia, met with a serious accident on board the vessel in Nagasaki harbour. He fell into a hold, a distance of 32 feet, and was fortunate enough to escape with painful injuries. His head was cut, his legs were79 words
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Article82 1911-12-15 6 In tho Kuala Lumpur Flower Show, which takes place on Saturday, February M, under the patronage of the Hon. E. L. Brockman, C.M.G., Chief Secretary, Malay States, and Mr. E. G. Broadrick, acting Resident, Selaugor, with Mr. L. Lewton-Brain, Director of Agriculture, F.M.S., as chairuiau of a very strong committee,82 words
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Article82 1911-12-15 6 At Sydney, on November 16, a full court gave a unanimous judgment for the plaintiff in a demurrer made by him to the defendant's plea of justification in the action Perry v. the Speaker and the Sergeant-at-Arms, claiming .£l,OOO damages for assault and false imprisonment, the Speaker having ordered the82 words
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Article101 1911-12-15 6 Messrs. D. G. Robertson, Ltd., of Kuala Lumpur, have secured the contract for the supply and erection of the steel girder bridge over the Langkat River at Teluk Datoh, Klang district. The work consists of eight steel cylinders to be sunk in the river, the total length of which will101 words
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Article87 1911-12-15 6 Arising out of the scene in the Houso of Commons, mentioned in our columns on Wednesday, explanations wero mode on November 16 by Earl Winterton and Mr. Booth. The former, having already withdrawn the statement as to Mr. Booth being a company promoter, and revealed what information he had in87 words
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Article122 1911-12-15 6 A tamby named Samum employed by Messrs. Moutrie and Co., Raffles Place, was apprehended yesterday in the act of endeavouring to cash a cheque that waa not intended for him. He had Deen scut by his employers with a cheque for 1212.50 to pay a bill, but instead of taking122 words
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Article357 1911-12-15 6 Mr. E. B. Skinner, visiting agent, K.M.S, lubber Co., is going on a visit to Java. Mr. A. Irving, of tho Kampong Kuantan and Newton EHtatcs, is taking a short holiday in Ceylon. Mr. Charles Lowe, of Ipoh, formerly of Singapore, Penang and Taiping, died a fow357 words
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Article58 1911-12-15 6 Messrs. F. W. Barker and Co. havo received a telegram from the secretary of tho Ledbury Rubber Estates, Ltd. and the Cluny Rubber Estates, Ltd. advising them that tho directors have mado a call of 1/ per share on the partly paid shares of these two DOB58 words
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Article104 1911-12-15 6 What is believed to have been a record attendance at a dance at Rallies Hotel was present at the ball given last evening in honour of the visit of tho Americans troui tho Cleveland. The band of The Hull's was in attendance and kept the ball104 words
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Article137 1911-12-15 6 His Serene Highness Prince Alexander of Teck and Her Royal Highness the Princess and their suites left Singapore by the P. and O. steamer Assayo this morning. Their departure -v;is signalised shortly after eight o'clock by a salute of guns from Fort Canning, while a gu:\nl137 words
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Article245 1911-12-15 6 Tho first annual report of tho V.M.C.A. Parliamentary Debating Society in as follows Meetings. As far as the records, which havo been kept from May 17, I'Jll, show, there havo been fifteen meetings of tho society, which included a coronation banquet and a public debate. Membership. This245 words
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Advertisement107 1911-12-15 6 LAMBERT BUTLER'S gf Smoking ojg|H Mixtures. PACKtI) IN i Ib. AIR-TIOHT TINS. PRICE 70 GTS. PER TIN. John Little Co Ltd., il^jjj^^Qi Robinson Go. price 90 cts. per tin. Toys, Chocolates, Crackers. GRAND XMAS BAZAAR and TOY FAIR. JOHN LITTLE AND CO., LTD. 1 *4k k> Afl w9bW JaY 1107 words
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Advertisement199 1911-12-15 6 WAR! WAR!! WAR!!! (One Hundred Years' War) A Beautifully Coloured and Great Historical Film THE SIEGE OF CALAIS" 2,500 Men and Horses take part in this Huge Pathe Production, depicting tho Famous Battle between ENGLAND and FRANCE During the Reign of Edward 111 of England. SUPPORTED BY AN ENTIRE AND199 words
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Article715 1911-12-15 7 THRILLING EXPERIENCES OF ROYALTIES. Gallant Conduct of the French Bluejackets. Rebter's Telegram. London, December 18. Tho P. and Dolhi is stranded broadside on tho beach opposite the Pillars of Hercules. One of 1 1n' French cruiser Friant's men was drowned, and an English naval officer at Tangier715 words
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Article23 1911-12-15 7 Deb Istasi w ■isciik Lloyd Telegram Berlin, December 13. Tho beginning of poarc negotiations at Shanghai is welcomed in Berlin.23 words
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Article110 1911-12-15 7 Grand Review of British and Native Troops. Rbutbr's Telbobam. London, via Durban, December 15. Messages from Delhi say the King held a brilliant review of fifty thousand British and native troops. A feature was the Imperial Service detachments, led by native Princes, in two instances by children,110 words
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Article40 1911-12-15 7 Redtbr's Telbubam. London, via Durban, December 15. In the 1 1. l use of Commons Sir Edward Grey warned persons raising the Persian question that if tho situation were mismanaged it m'^'ut be superseded by larger issues.40 words
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Article91 1911-12-15 7 ENGLISH ESPIONAGE BUREAU. Recter's Telegram. London, via Durban, December 14. The judgment in the Scholtz case says his arrest has rendered inocuous the association of spies in the service of The English Espionage Bureau." Deb Ostasiatischb Lloyd Teleoram. Berlin, December 13. During tho hearing of the espionage case ijt Leipzig,Reuter - 91 words
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Article32 1911-12-15 7 Rboter's Teleorax. London, via Durban, December 14. The Washington House of Representatives adopted the resolution for immediate abrogation of the commercial treaty with Russia by 300 votes to 1.32 words
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Article49 1911-12-15 7 Recieb's Telegram. London, via Durban. December 15. Mr. Aaquith has agreed to the suggested estimates committee, provided the Treasury has control and Ministerial responsibility is uuiuipaircd. The committee starts next session. Mr. Asquith bas announced that the Appellate Jurisdiction Bill will be reintroduced next year.49 words
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Article52 1911-12-15 7 Recter's Teleoram. London, via Durban, December 15. At question time in the House of Commons, Mr. Harcourt said that if the British Cotton Grow'ng Association thought it necessary to extend their Sudan visit to East Africa and Nyasaland ho would be glad to facilitate their work in52 words
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Article39 1911-12-15 7 Deb Ostasiatischb Lloyd Telbobam. Berlin, December 14. The Imperial Ministry of Justice considers that the international simplification of private marine law concerning tho position of Germany will have to be dealt with at the Brussels Conference.39 words
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Article33 1911-12-15 7 (From Our Own Cobrespondent). Hongkong, December 14. Tho strike of Chinese printers at Hongkong, which commenced on November 22, is at an end, the men having returned to work unconditionally.33 words
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Article53 1911-12-15 7 (From Odr Own Correspondent.) Hongkong, December 14. m It is reported from Canton that, on Tuesday, a number of revolutionaries crossed ovor to tho British concession at Shameen, and stole a gun from the grounds of the British Consulate. The gun was subsequently recovered in a street in53 words
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Article48 1911-12-15 7 (Fbok a Malacca Correspondent). Malacca, December 15. Information has been received by Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, that the prioe of fine Para in London yesterday was 4/5 per lb., sellers. The price of best plantation rubber is qnotod at 4/10} sellers. The market is dull.48 words
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Article357 1911-12-15 7 RESERVES HIS JUDGMENT ON CHINESE PROBLEMS. Due in Singapore To-day. (From Odr Own Correspondent.) Penang, December 14. Doctor Sun Vat Sen, General Homer Lea and Mrs. Lea are on board the P. and O. steamer Devanha en route for Shanghai. Dr. Homer Lea directs the military357 words
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Article231 1911-12-15 7 Messrs. Fraser and Company's Weekly Circular. In their weekly share circular dated, December 14, Messrs. Fraser and Co. state The tone for rubber shares has been firmer than some time past and the market closes strong in both sterling and local stocks, with a larger business passing.231 words
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Article101 1911-12-15 7 From Messrs. Morrison and Co.'s weekly market report, dated Rangoon, December 1, we take the following:— A few thousand bags of white rice were bought by Chinamen from small mills at Rs. 870 for early December specials, but otherwise millers are, for the most part, inclined to101 words
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Article94 1911-12-15 7 The mortality returns for Singapore, issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths, show that during the week ending December 9 there were 276 deaths, giving a ratio per mille of population of 45.16. Malarial fever accounted for 49 deaths, phthisis 29, convulsions 17, beri-beri 87, bronchitis94 words
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Article934 1911-12-15 7 HOMAGE AND CONGRATULATIONS FROM MALACCA. Address Sent to Their Majesties. A public meeting of the Indian community of Malacca was held at the Hindn Temple, on the 12th instant, Mr. H. N. Marriott, the acting Resident, presiding. A large number of European ladies and gentlemen and heads of934 words
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Article57 1911-12-15 7 SuaManggis.-HSOlbs. See Kee.— 9Bo lbs. Kota 8ahr0e.— 8,775 lbs. Karan Rubber. -1,114 lbs. Padang.- 2,960 lbs. Pengkalan Durian.- 5,146 lbs. Tebong.— 4,9Bs lbs. Sonawang.— l4,sB4 lbs. Gula-Kalumpong.— 27,4oo lbs. Anglo- Java.— B,4so lbs. Coffee, 100 picals. Hemp, 350 piculs. Cocoa 880 picals. United Malacca. 4,000 lbs., an57 words
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Article19 1911-12-15 7 The Mining Journal states that Mr. (1. T. Hertford has left home for Penang and the Federated Malay States.19 words
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Article321 1911-12-15 7 Reuter's Tbleobam. London, December 15. A Tripoli message says the Italian* have advanced and occupied the seaport of Tajura. Numbers of Arabs submitted without fighting. Deb OsTASfATisc-HB Lloyd Telegram. Berlin, December 13. The Italians occupied Tad jure without resistance. MUNICIPAL CASHIER MISSING. Alleged Defalcations in Assessment Receipts.321 words
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Article279 1911-12-15 7 Three Frenchmen Killed by Chinese Banditti. Following upon the telegram which was received about a fortnight ago, says the N. C. Daily News, of December 5, giving the news of tbe murder of Pere Castanet, the French missionary, in Szechuan, a letter received yesterday by the Missions279 words
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Article224 1911-12-15 7 Suspicious Death of European Lady In India. The death was announced some time ago at the Savoy Hotel, Mussoorie. of Miss F. M. Garnet Orme, aged about 50. Miss Garnett Orme was found dead in bed in her room at the hotel in the early morning of224 words
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Article87 1911-12-15 7 The London Musical and Comedy Co. gave their second performance in the Victoria Memorial Theatre last night. The audience was considerably better in numbers than on the previous night and their appreciation was large and enthusiastically expressed. If the frequency of encores is any criterion of the87 words
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Article173 1911-12-15 7 HOPEFUL SPEECHES ON FUTURE PROSPECTS. Rubber and Railway Prosperity. Rsdter's Teleobam. London, December 14. Mr. Harcourt, Colonial Secretary, was the chief guest at the North Borneo Company dinner. Sir West Ridgeway, presiding, said the shareholders of the company had been acting the part of Empire makers and173 words
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Article124 1911-12-15 7 INTERVIEW WITH THE FOREIGN MINISTER. Wants Peace All Round. Deb OstaBiatiscbe Lloyd Telribam. Berlin, December 14. M. S. Sazonoff, the Russian Foreign Minister, interviewed by the Xowoje, said that the Morocco agreement and Persian question would demonstrate tho effectiveness of the Triple Alliance. There was no desire for124 words
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Article82 1911-12-15 7 Not Damaging Building Trades. Reitku's Tklkgram. London, December 18. Tho House of Commons has read tho Finance Bill a third time. London, December 15. Mr. Lloyd George, speaking in tho House of Commons on tli3 Fin ima Bill, ridloolad talk, about the Budget ruining the building trade.82 words
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Article123 1911-12-15 7 The Supply of Arms to Royalists. Deb Ostasiatischb Lloyd Tklk.c.ram. Berlin, December 13. When Portugal drow attention to tho shipment of arms for Royalists from Hamburg, Germany immediately interfered. Berlin, December 14. The Norddeutsche, in refuting tho statement of the Humanite, says that tho Monarchists Portuguese having123 words
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Article45 1911-12-15 7 Deb Ostasiatischb Lloyd Telboram. Berlin, December 13. M. Tscharikow withdrew the demands in the Straits question on tho Porto promising to show consideration to Russian merchant ships, even in the ovent of a blockade. Russia has given the Porte quieting assurances respecting Montenegro.45 words
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Article16 1911-12-15 7 Rbctbb's Tbleobam. London, via Durban, December 14. Mrs Stannard, a well known novelist, is dead.16 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter112 1911-12-15 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, In a country into which Tamils (most of whom will be in daily contact with planters anxious to get up the language) are pouring it is astonishing that the Press has not been made as yet the medium of112 words
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Letter202 1911-12-15 8 To tho Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. -Nothing can grieve the hearts of real sympathisers of the Chinese Revolution than the letter sent to you by Mr. Lew Boon Liung. I dare say Mr. Lew imagined the cause of the Revolutionists jeopardised by the publication of telegrams202 words
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Article753 1911-12-15 8 Murder of Well-Known Chinese Compradore. In connection with our special wire from Shanghai announcing the murder of a Chinese comprnxloro the following supplementary details are now to hand An unusually daring outrage occurred in Shanghai ou Dcvciuber 1. which created a marked sensation. The victim was a753 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article167 1911-12-15 8 The Viceroy's cup will be run in Calcutta on the 27th inst. According to the latest betting Mayfowl stands favourite at 4-1. The race went to Mayfowl last year. Swimming Club launches leave Johnston's Pier on Sunday at 7, 9 and 10 a.m., 2.80 and 8.80 p.m.167 words
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Article83 1911-12-15 8 Selangor Turf Club. In regard It the Hack and Trapper race on the second day of the Skye meeting at Kuala Lumpur, the committee have decided that, if sufficient entries are forthcoming, the race will be divided into two races by the committee. The conditions of Race 7, first83 words
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Article65 1911-12-15 8 5.L.R.A. Spoon. The December Spoon was shot for yesterday, the competition including deliberate firing at 100 and 150 yards, and snapshooting at Wantage Target (150 yds.) The results follow is 1 Ji H Miss Kerr 62. scratch 22. 84Mrs. Watkins 58. 4 612 9. 70-2 Goldie 53. -865 words
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Article191 1911-12-15 8 Garrison Golf Club. The following scores wero returned for the monthly medal which was competed for on Saturday and Sunday, December 9 and 10 Captain Dennis 47 44 14 77 Lieut. Creery 42 48—8 82 W. M. Graham 44 49 10 83 P. Fowlie 40 44 sc. 84 Capt.191 words
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Article190 1911-12-15 8 The general meeting of shareholders of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha was held at the Tokio Chamber of Commerce on November 29. Mr. Kondo Rempei, president of the N.Y.K., made a report in connection with the result of tho busmen" during the term just concluded and tho undertakings190 words
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Article190 1911-12-15 8 Mr. A. W. Prautch, who was recently asknl by the Governor- General of the Philippines to make a report on the rubberptng possibilities of the Iwahig penal colony, has submitted a conservative, but rather unfavourable, report on the colony as v Kuitablo field for rubber. Tho190 words
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Article773 1911-12-15 8 Prices Quoted la the Market This Morning. Singapore, December 16, 1011. Mem Lyall and EraM, Exchange aad Share Broken, issue .the following list of quoUtionfl this morning 2/. Allagat 82 8/10 a/- a Options -/0 1/6 4 1 An«lo-Java 6/- 6/0 1 AnßloJohore 6/8 10/3/. An»<lo. Malay773 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement13 1911-12-15 8 For all internal complaints, Dysentery Coughs, Colds, etc., take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.13 words
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Advertisement337 1911-12-15 8 PATENT PRESSED STEEL TANKS The Piggott Pressed Steel Tanks, consist of Plates In standard 4x4 feet units, 5/16 in. thick and weighing approximately 2 cwt. each. Compared to Caitlron and Rwetted Bt*l Tank*, the principal advantage* oj th* Piggott Prttted Steel Tankt art: CHEAPNESS SIMPLICITY In DESIGN LIGHTNESS and STRENGTH337 words
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Advertisement212 1911-12-15 8 Raffles Ml Hotel. SPECIAL DINNER On Saturday, Dec. 16. GRAND HOTEL CONTINENTAL Saigon. ZZ The only first-class Hotel in Saigon. Every comfort. Splendid verandah. Restaurant With management, French kitchen and attendance as in the finest European Restaurants. Manager G. Feraudy, late from the Grand Hotel, Paris. Saigon. Theatrical season (from212 words
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Advertisement257 1911-12-15 8 BOXING. ARM V AND NAVY. A Series of Contest will take place at Taoglio, On Saturday, December 16, Between H M.S. Rent and 2nd Battalion The Boffu. Commencing at 8.33 p.m. sharp. BOOKING AT ROBINSON PIANO CO.. LTD. (Sd.) E. C. NORMAN, Captain. 1512 1612 ROOMS WANTED. Married couple reqaire257 words
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Advertisement296 1911-12-15 9 WREXHAM BEER Ace of Clubs BRAND. British Beer rewed in a British Brewery. GIVE IT A TRIAL. Solo Agents 1 PATERSON, SIMONS CO.. LTD. HARVEY'S WHISKY Ji good Seoted at a reasonable price. $12-5O per case, Including duty. Ask for Chop "R. V." BOLE AGENTS: Paterson, Simons Co., Ltd. J^/ilB^Bfi296 words
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Advertisement674 1911-12-15 9 BTIAHER BAIUKBB. TOYO KISEN KAISHA (Oriental S.S. Co.) and WESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. The New Route Via China, Japan, Honolulu, and San Francisco to all Points in the United States, Canada, Mezioo and Eirope. Operating ths New 21,000 ton Triple Scrsw Turbine Liners Shi nyo Mam" Ten,o Maru snd C674 words
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Advertisement474 1911-12-15 9 Canadian Pacific Railway Co, 'B Royal Mail Steamship Lin*. THB NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO BUBOPE Vu China, Japan, Canada and tbk Onitbd Statm. Bonte from Hongkong, via Shanghai. Nagasaki (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe. Yokohama, Victoria and Vancouver. R.M.S. Empross of India"| Twin "crow R.M.S." Empress of Japan" g B^™^" R.M.S.474 words
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Advertisement452 1911-12-15 9 SLEDGE MILK EpSl Swiss Milk I JM^J^Wxflsffll From Cattle grazed on the Famous ■Xl BERNESE ALPS PJg^Sfgi PASTURES. Ask for*: "SLEDGE" BRAND. Unsweetened Condensed Milk. "SLEDGE" BRAND. Natural Sterilized Milk. Sole Importers J. TRAVERS SONS, LTD. OngSamLeong&C<>., STEAM SAW-MILL AMD GENERAL CONTRACTORS. Always have Timber and Planks to Suit all452 words
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Advertisement213 1911-12-15 9 RUBBER ESTATE VALUES. A COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY, With many Tables of Valuation, Forecasts of Production, and Estimates of Future Profits. Beprinted from the Stntitx Timet. THIRD EDITION. This valuable series of articles, republisbed first in September, 1910, iv a convenient pocket form, has been bo popular that the second edition has213 words
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Advertisement481 1911-12-15 10 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, ING A PORE. Board Off DIP*OtOMI O. A. Dbbbiok, Bsq., Chairman A. H. Fair, Esq., Managing Director. Pbtir Kowlii, m.b., ML, Chief Med. Officer F. M. Elliot, Esq. Re* N. J. Ooutmcb. Tow Noan Pah, Esq. Oho 8oo» Tbb,481 words
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Advertisement303 1911-12-15 10 INSURANCEFEDERAL LIFE ASBURANCE OOMMNV OF MNJUM. BnAßumu) 1883. SJ.O. Inaurmno* In Force, over MS,MO,OM.M New Business, 1910, over...st,l4l,Mt.W Large Nat Surplus aboTO Uabllitiea tor Reserve and all outstanding claims. Direct Government Supervision Cash Loans, Settlements, etc., made locally. Policies are WORLD WIDB." J. H. EVANS, Manager, South Bastera Asia. THB303 words
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Advertisement521 1911-12-15 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid np Capital in 80.000 Shares ol £30 each km X1,a00,000 Reserve Fund m. 41,626,000 Reservo Liability of Proprietors... 411,200.000 BANKBBS. National Bank ot Scotland. The London City Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH Current Accounts an opened and521 words
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Advertisement543 1911-12-15 10 BANKING. THE IZE HAI TONS BANKJNB AND INSURANCE CO.. LTD NO. IT AND 68, KLINQ STREKT. Established 1907 Capital paid up 11,000,000.00 Reserve liability ol proprietors 1 ,000,000.00 COURT OF OIRBCTORB. 1. Tax Taox Joon 8. 8m Ku Jab 2. Nam Kirn Bana T. Tio Hoo Lai 8. Laow Chia543 words
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Advertisement506 1911-12-15 10 SALES BY AUCTION. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. AUCTION BALE OF Household Furniture and Effects and a Fine Collection of Orchids and other Plants, AT 17, NTVEN ROAD (Removed for convenience of sale). On Saturday, December 18, at 2 p.m. H L. COGHLAN CO., Auctioneers. 6-19 v AUCTION SALE OF Valuable Chinese Household506 words
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Article1386 1911-12-15 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The special correspondent of The Times, in reviewing the Olympia Motor Show, writes as follows Of late a good deal has been heard of the American invasion," but, however numerous the invaders may be outside Olympia, they are not yet much1,386 words
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Advertisement434 1911-12-15 11 ARROL JOHNSTON A« Supplied to the War Office. 5-SEATED CAR COMPLETE 11.9H.R.53,000. 15.9 H.P. $4,000. HP. LOBRT I COVERED VAN c^al^C WAMOTim 16.9 98,750 94.000 *4,980 $4,900 FULL PARTICULARS FROM Central Engine Works, Ld. FORD CARS" 80,000 FORD CARS are in use to-day. 40,000 FORD CARS were manofaotnred and said434 words
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Advertisement12 1911-12-15 11 Woods Great Peppermint Core for all internal complaints. Dysentery, Coughs, Colds, etc.12 words
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Advertisement194 1911-12-15 11 TRADE I I MARK. CARRIAGE AND RICKSHA RUBBER TYRE. fttW*H« FOP|/ 2 'R,MS FORltfßlM* R)RI"R.MS Use Dun/op Quality, It la the Boat Stooka always on hand. Suppliers to tho Trade only. Particulars and estimates given for Solid Tyres, for Motor Busses and Motor Commercial Vehicles of all descriptions. THE DUNLOP194 words
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Advertisement485 1911-12-15 11 Through all Leading Dealers. JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. <C^ V^ ROBINSON A CO. STRAITS CYCLE O\^^ AND MOTOR CO. O^V^^ r ovj^^x^ Continental Tyre Rubber Co, Ltd 17, COLLYER QUAY, SINGAPORE. THE PLANTERS' STORES AGENCY CO., LTD., Kuala Lumpur, Klang, Port Swettenham, Ipoh SUPPLIES 8F EVERY DESCRIPTION OF ESTATE REQUISITES.485 words
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Advertisement460 1911-12-15 12 A REMARKABLE CEMENT »D IRON PRESERVATIVE Dr. Roth's INERTOL Will Revolutionise Methods of Protecting Cement and Iron against the Action of Water and Atmospheric Moisture. YOUR INQUIRIES ARE SOLICITED. SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD. WANTS. COMPOSITORS WANTED. Wanted, CorrpohitorH for tin Straits Times .news and jobbing departments). Good aalarics i'i ven460 words
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Advertisement257 1911-12-15 12 WANTS. SHORTHAND AND TYPEWRITING. Expert Knroppan lady require* permanent position. Mr». Barritt, Euiope Hotel. 1412 1812 ASSISTANT ENGINEER WANTED. Wanted immediately, an Assistant Engineer with good experience in Steam, Oil and Gas Engines, also Producers None but firt-t-class men need apply. Applications with copies of credentials to be sent to257 words
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Advertisement518 1911-12-15 12 TO BE LET OB SOLO. OFFICES TO LET. With immediate entry, fi at and second floors, No. la, Raffles Quay Apply Guthrie Co., Ltd. 1-4 n HOUBE TO LET. No. 44, Anson Road, to let. Apply Nathan and Son, Change Alley. 16 6 n HOUBEB TO LET. Remus, No. 16a,518 words
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Advertisement608 1911-12-15 12 ARTICLES FOB SALE. MANURE FOR SALE. Apply to the Manager, Singapore Model Dairy, Limited, River Valley Koad. 1312 2012 FOR SALE. Motor Car.— Adams 10. H.P. Victoria body, leather hood, glass screen, stepney wbeel, limps and full spares. D. G. Campbell, Johore Bahra. 1112 n BOARDING E3TABLIBHMENT AS A GOING608 words
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Advertisement564 1911-12-15 12 NOTICES. KIAM KMT CO. SHIP CHANDLERS. ■avtraiDMt md Municipal Contrictori. Telephone No. 421. 108* 109. Market Street. TENDERS INVITED. Tenders are invited for tie hire of Tonkangs and Sampans. Tend.-r forms can be obtained on application to Officer Commanding, Army Service Corps, Fort Canning. Tenders are to be opened at564 words
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Advertisement61 1911-12-15 12 ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD. COME AND HEAR TUB NEWEST STYLE HORNLESS GRAMAPHONE WITH DOMED LID Inlaid Mahogany $100 Fumed Oak 86 AT THE ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD. E. fed. HOTEL. PEHAHG The best and the moat frequented Hotel in the Island, and CRAG HOTEL The only Sanatorium in the Straits,61 words
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Miscellaneous229 1911-12-15 12 Straits Wimes. AD7BRTISEMENT RATBS.— Misoeliane ous wauti of every description aro insert ed at the prepaid rate of fl per four tines for one or two insertions. Notice* of BirtLd, Marriages, cr Deaths, if not exceeding fi-nr lines, II eaoh insertion For p.p o. cards, on page 6, til. Imuh229 words
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