The Straits Times, 29 December 1911
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Title Section13 1911-12-29 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.759 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. DECEMBER 29. 1911. PIUCE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement154 1911-12-29 1 WATSON'S No. 1O Whisky TH£ BEST 1 IKATZ BROS., LTD. I Great I (Reductions ON ALL TOYS I Up to December 30. 9 Remaining Stock must be R I cleared, prior to removal to H our new premises. H KATZ BROS., LTD. I STEEL REINFORCEMENT. <£. I H YRIB FOR154 words
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Advertisement102 1911-12-29 1 ROBINSON CO. §TRAVELLING SUIT CASES IN PRICES $72.50. $75. $85. $95, $125. $150. $185. $195. WITH BEST BUTT HIDE Suit Case with Waterproof Covering and Leather Lining as illustration. Containing 2 Military Hair Brushes, 1 Hat and 1 Clothes Brush. 1 Silver-mounted Tooth Brush Bottle, 1 Silver-mounted Shaving Brush Bottle,102 words
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Advertisement37 1911-12-29 1 DRINK Martell's Brandy. A. FRANKEL CO., 375, Victoria Street (Only Addkbss). Marble Importers. ALWAYS IN STOCK Polished mavble slabs in 18" 24" pqaaro PRICES ON APPLICATION Contractors for Marble Steps At St. Joseph's new Churoh under construction.37 words
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Article726 1911-12-29 2 SPY TELLS OF HIS ESCAPE FROM DEATH. Sentenced to Decapitation. Mr. Walter Bernhardt, who narrowly escaped losing bis bead at the hands of the Imperial executioner as a revolutionary spy, arrived hero yesterday from Hankow, having been ordered n way from there by the German Consul-(ieneral after726 words
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Article283 1911-12-29 2 Mediterranean Traffic Unaffected by The War. It is remarkable, says the Telegraph, how little difference the naval operations in the Mediterranean have made to the conduct of the passenger trade with the East. It is as Yell that it is so, for the period of the year283 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement168 1911-12-29 2 I A SKIN I '"MA2^# Jjg^ BEAUTIFIER SN Qj&jl j^ i of Matchless •T'*^ 1 f J Elegance and 'wJ^mMI \.~&"r Efficiency It "'Hazeline' Snow" Let the skin be roujrii or wrinkled, dry or j- 1 greasy, "'Ha/emnk' Snow" will do more j V to restore its youthful freshness and168 words
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Advertisement40 1911-12-29 2 Something to Remember. When buying a cough medicine for children bear in mind that Chamberlain's Congh Remedy is most effectual for ccids, croup and whooping cough and that t contains no harmful drug. For sale by rll Dispensaries and Dealers.40 words
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Advertisement500 1911-12-29 2 FH*ST FEVER— THEN RHEUMATISM. 'TWAS DR. WILLIAMS' PINK PILLS THAT SBT ME RIGHT." No sooner had I got over a bout of low fever some fourteen months ago than Rheumatic pains attacked one of my legs," said Mr. Alec Thomas Delices, a compositor in the Siam Observer Office, at Bangkok.500 words
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Advertisement287 1911-12-29 2 UNIVERSAL (Patent Fu ml gator) RECOMMENDED BT THE DEPT. OF AGhICULTURE, F.M.S. WHITE ANT AND IN USE ON NEARLY EVERY RUBBER ESTATE IN THE F.M.S. EXTERMINATOR. SOLE IMPORTERS) AYLESBURT AND GARLAND, IPOH. OBTAINABLE IN SINGAPORE FROM JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD. THE PLANTERS' STORES AGENCY CO., LTD., Kuala Lumpur, Klang, Port287 words
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Article801 1911-12-29 3 RUSSIANS AMAZING INSURANCE FRAUDS. Clever Swindles. Writing on November 24, Reuter's St. Petersburg correspondent states that a man named Poplavsky, the son of a lieutenant, has been arrested for perpetrating a series of the most amazing frauds on insurance companies. His exploits, consisting in the assumption of801 words
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Article222 1911-12-29 3 Living Too Costly for Handsome Allowance. Uaroda, Iudia, is laying plans for celebrating the home-coming of the Prince Jaisint, now in liis senior year at Harvard. The Gaekwar, as he is known in college circles, is at present closely attending to his studios, which deal with222 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement302 1911-12-29 3 Poumofor JERf^^Ws& Against Asthma, jSssHr^ssfc Jiß Cough, Consumption (Hffl! and all aflFections of cUjp the chest. This exceilent and energetic ®j N »^--f preparation is based J V^^ on the latest bacte- £L riologic experiences. jy "^v Immediate relief is P. ALL DISPENSARIES. ASK FOR Ny Carlsberg Beer. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE.302 words
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Advertisement280 1911-12-29 3 WITHOUT RIVALS Old Feter Mackenzie's Whisky Tbe most renowned whisky in the East Sole Importers GAGGINO A CO., Also Italian Claret in qaart bottles. French Claret in qaart bottles. Superior O!d Chianti. Muscat of Syracuse. An invigorating wine for ladies, highly recommended. $1 per quart. Rossmoro Whisky. Italian Vcrmoath. Highest280 words
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Advertisement13 1911-12-29 3 For all internal complaints, Dysentery Coughs, Colds, etc., take Woods' Great Peppermint Core.13 words
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Advertisement423 1911-12-29 3 DR. S. YAMAMOTO, JAPANEBE DENTAL BUR6EON, No. 51, Victoria Street. FIRST-CLASS WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED AND Extraction Painless. Prices Gold Capping from 82 £0 upwards Gold filling 2.00 Amalgam fillipg 0.50 Cement filling 0 40 G. Percha filling 0.80 Joining Crown 2.00 Bridge work 4XO Treatment 040 Cleaning tartar 0.70 Extraction 0.80423 words
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Advertisement362 1911-12-29 3 The REGISTERED TRADE MARK of "I Milkmaid! Full Cream Milk dggflP*?!] IS THE HALL-MARK OF f|l^OT PERFECT PURITY El VW JrHbP M ant Guarantee of Highest Quality. yjJjSr I UNTOUCHED BY HAND. The Original and Best. LARGEST SALE IN__JJHE WORLD. y Sold by all Druggists principal Provision Dealers. INCREASE YOUR362 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement616 1911-12-29 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. PTff~O. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOJ; CUrNA, JAPAN, PENANO, CEYLON, DSThALIA, INDIA, ADBN, BOYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for China CoaHt, Persian Oulf, Continental and Amerioan Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about: MAIL LINES 1911 Omtteard (for China.) Delta Dec 81616 words
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Advertisement648 1911-12-29 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly servioe is 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 servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all the648 words
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Advertisement627 1911-12-29 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pahang, Berserah, Tringgann Biaat, Semerak, Bacho, Knlantan, Bangnara Tolupin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Lacon, Kohsamui, Bandon, Langsuan Uhompon Taku, Kohlak ud Bangkok. Du* Departure 8 p.m. Mi ABDANO Deo. 3O PRACHATIPOK* Do*. 31 Jan. 3 •.■.MAHIDOL* Jan. 7 Jan.627 words
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Advertisement534 1911-12-29 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. ADO DEUTSCHE DAMPFSCHIFP FAHRT9GES HANS* BREMEI Combined Bervloe. The steamers of these Companies maintain a regular servioe between Hamburg Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for Bremerhavon534 words
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Advertisement621 1911-12-29 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D. L. Norddeutscher 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, Ntples (oonnecting Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice vena) Port Said, Sues, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtaa,621 words
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Article111 1911-12-29 5 FIXTURES. Friday, December 39. High Water, 4 8 a.m 4.6 p.m. New Yoar'R Dance Tannin Clob, 9.15 p.m. Manicipal Board, 8 p.m. Saturday, December 30 High Water, 4.67 a.m., 6.24 a.m. P. and 0. ontward mail das. 'lltlill— Concert, Memorial Hall, 5.16 p.m. St. Mi 1,. n:i111 words
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Article264 1911-12-29 5 To-DAT. Port Swottonham and Telok Anson Kinta 8 pm Malacca and Maar Lady Weld Bpm Malacca and iluar Hong Wan Bpm Batavia Grotius pm Tomorrow. Raneoon Koongwai G am l'ontianak Klioon Kjng 8 am I Pulau Bstam Hock Tew 9 am Batdvia, Cheribon and Samarang KJendale 9am264 words
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Article171 1911-12-29 5 The M. M. company's Rteamer Bourbon left Saigon at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, the 27th ioHt.. and may bn expected to arrive here tomorrow at about 6 a.m The P. and O. n-it w trd mail steamer De'ta left jlombo at 7 a.m on Mom lay, the171 words
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Article251 1911-12-29 5 Latest Arrivals. Apdaog, Siam. str. 436 tons, Capt Christi ,n-i f. Dec 2H From Bangkok, Dec 23. G.c. and d.p. Kast Asiatic Coy. Ltd. For Bangkok, Dec K. Koads. HeulawtTH, lirit. str. 'ibiD tons, Capt ISee, Dec 28. From London, Nov 19. G.c. P. Simons A Co, For251 words
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Article31 1911-12-29 5 Arrivals Par Bteamer A«dat>g. O"o 28.— From ISingkok. Messrs. Holm, Jobnten and Capt. Wind. Per steamer Rajali of Sarawak, Deo 29.— From Sarawak. Mesare. (lillimore and Cameron. I31 words
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Article49 1911-12-29 5 Time-balls on Fort Canning and Mount Faber drop daily at 1 p.m., Singapore stamUrd time, coiresponding to 6 a.m. 0 1 Will kill moan time. Tlie time-gun is fired at 12 o'clock noon, indicating Singapore Btaadari time, on every day excepting Sunday, when it is lired at one o'clock.49 words
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Article262 1911-12-29 5 EXCHANQI. SmoAPOM, Deceiibbb 29, 1911, On Lohdou— Bank 4 m/» 2/4 j Demand 2/4/, Private JB'm/i m. S/433 > m/i 2/4 On Oiiiim- Bank d/d m 288* Private 9 m/i m »4^ On Faiiiti— Bank d/d 304 Private B m/l m 359 O» Ihdia- Bank T. T.262 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES
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Article157 1911-12-29 5 Ibshg S Value 10 10 Belt! Tin 10 10 BroaoK 10 10 Kanaboi £1 £1 Kinta Tin £1 £1 Lahat Minoe 10 10 Malacca Tin 5/- 6/- Pahanß Const 1 £1 £1 Pengkalen £1 £1 Posing Batata 41 £1 Poring L»m» 10 10 Rahman Hjd £1 £1 Batiman Tib157 words
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Article580 1911-12-29 5 .'alno Bnyws. Selleit 2/. Allagar 8/- 8/6 2/- An t !c-Mal»j 16/4 W 1 I/- 3/- Batang Maihka 1/9 2i2j El £1 Batn eWe 10.2 6 10.12.8 El XI Batn Tiga 8.6 8 8 9.8 El XI Bukit Kajang 253 2.7.6 61 XI Eukit Liiitaufj 8.10.0 8.15.0 2/- Bakit580 words
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Article122 1911-12-29 5 Issue !2 Value (2 Buyers Seller*. 10 10 Barter* nom. BnielUofi 10.00 10 T 6.00 £1 41 Bleotrio Tramway* 8.6 8/9 10 10 Fraser Noavo 47 03 47.53 100 Howarth Brskine Bfi.CO 67.C0 100 7% PreJ. 81.00 100 100 Kftti Bro, Oct. 180.00 100 100 8% Cam. Pret. Dom122 words
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Article47 1911-12-29 5 Bayer* Selltrs Spore Mnnicipal 4)% of 1907 11,600,000 7% Spore Municipal 44% of 1909 »1,000,000 7% 9"u P m S'poro Municipal 4% 1602,900 par Buyers Sellci Howartb Brskine 6% 1600,000 par Riley. Hargreaves 6% 1284,000 It Singapore Eloctrio Tramways 6% &60.C0D S'poro Municipal 6 »1.b7d.10) ocro47 words
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Advertisement62 1911-12-29 5 What's in a name doth Shakcspcaru'c Juliet cry; Much, very luurh," we venture to reply. Naiur but the British Kmpiro, at that word Tbu tyrant cowurs, the bondsmau's hope is ftirred, It standx for Freedom, Honour, methods just. And thcrr'n another name, as safe, to trust, A name infciwx] ou-62 words
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Advertisement260 1911-12-29 5 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. Jan 4. —At saleroom, anredeeacd pledges, ■ft ML Jan 9. —At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. H L. Coghlan and Co. Jan 2.—At salerooms, unredoeo-ed pledges, at 10. Jan 5. —At salerooms, unredeemed pledges, at 10. Jan 12.—At 'Villa Itergedorf," No. 18, Naf-sim Rd., Teak260 words
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Advertisement471 1911-12-29 5 CIGARETTES amongst Medical Men. The perfect hygienic condition* WM| under which State Express Cigarettes are made, the absolute /slSfv^k» avoidance of every form of y^B^ N f^rf(^S'K' added matter and the «üblime '-i j fjs^~ quality of the tobacco used, make BfT^i.^HT' them the most healthy smoking f^< vA/i men471 words
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Advertisement36 1911-12-29 5 H. LAZARUS, CONSULTING OPTICIAN, 8, Battery Road (First Floor). k BLESSING TO THE ABE. IS* No HAPHAZARD METHODS. Every PATIENT receivos PRACTICAL ATTENTION. Hoars c( Consultation from 9 am. to 4.80 SIGHT TESTING AND ADVICE FREB.36 words
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Advertisement91 1911-12-29 5 TYPEWRITER FOR SALE. Oliver Typewriter, Nj. 8, practicaly new, little nscd, in good order and condition. Apply P.S 0., c/o Straits Times. TO HEAP ENG MOH LINE OF STEAMERS. SINGAPORE TO BATAVIA, CHERIBON AND SAMARANO. Sail Twice a Week. es"Oiang Song," 1,128 tono, Capt. J. Craig, as "Giang Ann," KBO91 words
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1001 1911-12-29 6 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29. PERSIAN PROBLEMS. It is impossible to disguise the fact that a very serious situation is arising in Persia, and that the Central Government appears to be absolutely incapable of asserting its authority either in the north or the south. In the neighbourhood of Tabriz1,001 words
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Article14 1911-12-29 6 The F. M. S. gold export to end of Novom ber was 7,150.79 ozs.14 words
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Article22 1911-12-29 6 The specification of Mr. St. J. G. Beckles, of Klang, for his invention for an improved rubber latox spout has been accepted.22 words
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Article26 1911-12-29 6 An extended licence has been granted to the Raffles Hotel to remain open up to 1 a.m. on December 81 and 2 a.m. on January 1.26 words
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Article22 1911-12-29 6 The F. M. S. wolfram export to end of November was piculs '2,512.68 against piculs 1,341.60 in the corresponding period of 1010.22 words
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Article50 1911-12-29 6 Mariners and others are warned that it is arranged to carry out Artillery practice from Blakan Mati on the following dates during January next, commencing about 10 a.m. each day, viz From Siloso on the '2nd, 4th, sth, 10th, and 12th; from Fort Connaught on the 3rd, 9th and 11th.50 words
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Article68 1911-12-29 6 The clerk of a Kuala Lumpur firm who is alleged to have stolen $1,100 from his employurs was arrested in Scrcinban on December 21 by a Malay I. C. from a description given by complaiuant. Nearly J.'lOO was found in his possession and ho has been sent to Kuala Lumpur68 words
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Article13 1911-12-29 6 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 5 and on page 8.13 words
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Article12 1911-12-29 6 The New Year's dance takes place at the Tanglin Club, this evening.12 words
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Article16 1911-12-29 6 Messrs. Rilcy Hargreaves and Co. forward ns calendars and engineer's pocket diaries for tho new year.16 words
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Article26 1911-12-29 6 The first annual dinner of the St. Xavicrs old boys society was held at Penang, on December 27, and was most successful. Mr. D. Scully, presided.26 words
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Article27 1911-12-29 6 Second Lieutenants E. 11. U. Buttanshaw and A. D. Wilkins, The Buffs, having arrived by tho steamer Nyanza aro taken on the strength of the Command accordingly.27 words
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Article28 1911-12-29 6 At the express wish of His Majesty, though not his actual orders, everybody on board of tho Medina was vaccinated. Tho King himself was included in the number.28 words
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Article31 1911-12-29 6 Mr. H. M. Rumbold, M.V.0., Councillor of the British Embassy, Tokio, with Mrs. Rumbold and family, passed through here on the N.Y.K. liner Miyasaki Maru, homeward bound, on leave of absence.31 words
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Article44 1911-12-29 6 From Singapore a nautical member of The Over-Seas Club writes drawing the attention of the editor of the Over-Seas Daily Mail to the fact that those of their members who follow a seafaring life are precluded from joining any one branch of the Club.44 words
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Article60 1911-12-29 6 Ang Soo Lyo pleaded gnilty in the second magistrate's Court, to the theft from his father of S:>o. The case was referred to the Deputy Public Prosecutor, who ordered the accused to enter into a personal bond in S">o to come up for judgment when called on meantime to keep60 words
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Article61 1911-12-29 6 Various theories are entertained as to the cause of the subsidence, says the Malay Mail. There is no doubt a cloud burst over the distut. The Malay theory is that an enormous dragon, which had been sleeping for thousands of years in I'lu Pahang, suddenly awakened and wriggled its way61 words
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Article65 1911-12-29 6 We have received from Messrs. Roneo, Ltd., a specimen of their desk memorandum pads for 1912. This pad is somewhat different from the ordinary article. A useful innovation being the provision for preservation of each day's memo. This is achieved by an arrangement whereby the used memo is slipped over65 words
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Article66 1911-12-29 6 The tenant value of bouse property in Kuala Lumpur and Klang is evidently a high one, the Malay Mail says. One of the successful tenderers for a Kuala Lumpur gambling farm had to pay between two and three thousand dollars to induce a tenant to move out. In Main Street,66 words
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Article67 1911-12-29 6 A tiger was seen within the railway premises at Scremban at about 11 a.m. on Docember 21. When chased by some watchmen, it found its way into the adjoining juuglc. It was again seen on the Saturday iii^ht attempting to jump through the window of one of the guard's quarters.67 words
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Article81 1911-12-29 6 The suit over the payment of the expenses incurred in the blowing up of the wreck of the Karaug was mentioned again in the District Court, yesterday. Mr. Kveritt, who appeared for the Conservator of the Port, and Mi. <i. S. Carver, for the Labuan Steamship Co., were present and81 words
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Article81 1911-12-29 6 We are informed that the C. De Eziguirre, of tho Compania Transatlantica de Barcelona, is scheduled to sail from Singapore the latter part of January and will arrive in Manila on February 3 in time for tho opening of the Philippine Carnival aud Exposition. Round trip tickets on this line81 words
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Article79 1911-12-29 6 The Capri arrived from Bombay, yesterday afternoon, en route to China, crowded with Portuguese troops, European and Indian, who swarmed all over the town attracting considerable attention, especially tho latter who wore brown canvas loggings but with sandals on, in place of boots and came in for a great deal79 words
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Article100 1911-12-29 6 About sunset on December 28, just before the steamer Lanka was leaving Swottenham Pier, a respectably dressed Chinese male passenger fell into the hold. The other passengers, it is averred, simply looked down and made no effort to assist him. Mr. J. H. L. Westerhout, assistant surgeon, and Mr. O.100 words
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Article121 1911-12-29 6 An attractive programme, has been arranged for the sea sports to bo held in Singapore Harbour on New Year's Day. There is the customary list of sailing events, which are always of unfailing interest, and a number of rowing races, and iv both classes there are sure to bo entries121 words
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Article392 1911-12-29 6 The Hon. Dr. Croucher, P.C.M.0., has been in Penang on a visit of inspection. Mr. P. P. Newton, of Messrs. Patcrson, Simons and Co., Penang, is being transferred to the Singapore office. Sir Arthur Young, X.C.M.d., and Lady Kvelyn Young return from India by tho P. and392 words
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Article116 1911-12-29 6 Performances of The Shadows tako place at tho Tcutonia Club on January 11 and l.'S. It is open to all, but it must be remembered that seating accommodation is limited and tickets should, therefore, be booked cuiy. They may be purchased, at 92 each, at The Robinson Piano116 words
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Article132 1911-12-29 6 It is probable that iv the near future a system of wireless transmission of timo signals will be commenced in Ceylon, says a Colombo exchauge. This will be a <ti ruled improvement on the pieseut method of correctiug the timo of the l-liml. winch is done by moans132 words
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Article155 1911-12-29 6 Fight at Port S wet ten ham. A tijdit took place on I >cccinbcr "27 at Port Swcttenham among the coolies who wire mm loading the collier from Japan, reports tho Malay Mail. Some 1">(> Chinese coolii s lul been brought up from Singapore to work at cargo and an155 words
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Article163 1911-12-29 6 Wo have received a copy of Nos. 3 and 4 of the Journal of tho Federated Malay States which contain much of iutcrest as will be seen from tho following list of subjects: On a collection of iii;iiminils aud other vertebrates from tho Trengganu Archipelago, Ly163 words
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Advertisement164 1911-12-29 6 LAMBERT BUTLER'S Smoking f %:f§ Mixtures. PACKED IN i Ib. AIK-TKIHT TINS. PRICE 70 CTS. PER TIN. OBTAINABLE AT IJBjjyKING TOBAQpI John Little Co., Ltd., mymfiMp* Robinson Co. PRICE: n CTSi PER TIN> JOHN WALKER AND SONS' |Ssfc CELEBRATED Mi Whiskies Wpf^ BLACK LABEL r^/& RED LABEL ISii WHITE LABEL164 words
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Advertisement157 1911-12-29 6 A Never Ending Source OF Amusement PLEASANT VARIETY OF NEW SUBJECTS AT THE ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD. THE PEOPLE'S POPULAR PICTURE PALACE A CHOICE VARIETY OF MAKERS' FILMS IN OCB Grand Change of Programme TO-NIOHT. 2nd Show, 9.30 to 11 p.m. Ancient Rom*. I'athe's perfect picture production. Tweedledum and Frothy Want157 words
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Article225 1911-12-29 7 THRONE WILLING TO MEET THE PEOPLE. Another Conference Suggested. Rbuteb's Telegram. London, via Durban, December 23. Router wires from Shanghai that tho arrival of Dr. Sun Vat Sen threatens to change tho situation. It is expected that ho will be elected President of the united provinces of China,225 words
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Article226 1911-12-29 7 THE AUSTRIAN ARMY TO BE INCREASED. Prospects of Turco-Italian Peace. Rectbr's Telegram. London, December 29. Baron von Achrenthal, addressing the committee of the Hungarian Delegation, said that to enable Austria Hungary to safeguard her interests aud support the influence of her allies for general peace, an increase of226 words
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Article39 1911-12-29 7 Dbb Ostasiatischb Lloyd Telegram. Berlin, December 2H. Tho annual report of the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce says tho situation in general is satisfactory. Shipping is growing. Tho Chamber recognises tho peaceful scttlomont of Morocco.39 words
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Article60 1911-12-29 7 ilm: rim's Tklboram. Loudon, via Durban, December 2H. At Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. La Follotto, the progressive Republican candidate for tho Presidency, o|ienc<] his Western campaign by attacking the Trusts, and thoir power over Government, legislation, and the law courts. He denounced the Payne- Aldrich tariff bill and the60 words
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Article36 1911-12-29 7 liKUTKk's TfI.KiiKAM. London via Dm ban, December 2H. Qofah Mnitd Km iv two straight falU, tho first in twelve minutes, tlio second in eight minutes and live seconds, each with tho liulf Nclhou crotch hold.36 words
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Article64 1911-12-29 7 Bad Look Out For His Creditors. Renter's Tf.lf.c,ram. London, via Durban, December 28. At a meeting of his creditors, Mr. Horatio Bottomley, M.P., estimated his indebtedness at £170,000 and his assets at .£47,000. The Official Receiver opined that the debts wore greater, as the proofs lodged amounted to64 words
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Article31 1911-12-29 7 Reutbb's Telegram. London, via Durban, December 28. A Paris telegram says tho Consular Court at L'jda has acquitted M. Destaillour and others who were charged with corruption.31 words
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Article27 1911-12-29 7 Recier's Telegram. London, via Durban, December 28. Tho death of Naval Captain Forlosso is announced. Tho death of Sir Francis Campbell, of the Foreign-Office, is announced.27 words
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Article156 1911-12-29 7 (Fbom Ocr Own Correspondent.) Penang, December 28. Tho first anu.ial meeting of tho Perak River Valley Company was held to-day, the Hon. R. Young, presiding. He traversed the report of December 21 and, replying to Mr. Brash, said that he did not know whether the whole156 words
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Article44 1911-12-29 7 (Fbom Oub Own OmmmmH) Penang, December ML There was a large gathering of craftsmen at the annual installation ceremony of Lodge Royal Prince of Wales. Wor. Bro. R. H. Pinhorn was installed Worshipful Master. An enjoyable banquet followed after the ceremony.44 words
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Article48 1911-12-29 7 (Fbom a Malacca Correspondent). Malacca, December 29. Information has been received by Malacca Rubber Plantations, Limited, that the price of fine Para in London yesterday was 4,4 per lb., sellers. Tho price of best plantation rubber is quoted at 4/10 value. The market is steady.48 words
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Article259 1911-12-29 7 Judge's Remark Pains Counsel And Causes Adjournment. During the hearing, on November 30, of a divorce suit from Hale, Cheshire, Mr. W. O. Willis, on behalf of the co respondent, cross- examined the petitioner at some length, and two or three times there were differences between Mr.259 words
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Article60 1911-12-29 7 The prices for the period from December 1911, to January 11, 1912, inclusive, of cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable, on an ad valorom basis are as under per picul. Sheet and Biscuit 1245 Fine Crepe 250 Bent Scrap in Crepe form '240 Bark Scrap60 words
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Article482 1911-12-29 7 SERIOUS ALLEGATIONS AGAINST LATE SECRETARIES. Carelessness And Irregularities. The report of tho directors of the Lunas Rubber Estates, Limited, has been issued. It is signed by Mr. P. M. Robinson and reads as follows The directors beg to submit herewith a duly audited balance sheet from the482 words
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Article182 1911-12-29 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Circular. Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s share circular, j dated December 2*J. reads as follows I Owing to the Christmas holidays, the volume of business has been small. Sterling rubbers have, however, kept firm and the demand for some local stocks has been182 words
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Article169 1911-12-29 7 Figures For Eleven Months Of The Present Year. Following is the comparative statement of cultivated rubber exported from the F.M.S. during the years 1911 and 1910 Exported Total export during Nov., daring the 1911. year, lbs. lbs. Perak 625,822 4,854,287 Sclangor 1,190,885* 10,489,860} Negri Sembilan 285,403 2,191,687169 words
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Article855 1911-12-29 7 PILED UP ON ROCKS OFF COAST OFTRENGGANU. Hardships of Officers and Men. The captain, officers and crew of the East Asiatic Co.'s steamer Chakrabhongs, which trades, under the Siamese flag, between Singapore and East Coast ports, arrived in the roads yesterday evening on board the steamers Ytigala855 words
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Article184 1911-12-29 7 Story of the First Steamer Off Coast Of Borneo. The revival of piracy in the Eastern seas is not a very surprising phase of the Chinese revolution, the Globe says. In tho early days of the British occupation Hongkong was constantly troubled with pirates, and have184 words
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Article265 1911-12-29 7 Attempting to Cross the Trengganu Bar. Information has just been received by the East Asiatic Co., Ltd.. of the untoward death of Mr. V. Guldstad, manager of their Kretay Coconut Estate, Trenggann. Mr. Guldstad, who was formerly manager of the Orient Rubber Estate, Ltd., Johore, was appointed265 words
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Article486 1911-12-29 7 Many Persons Reported Drowned in Liu Pahang. Fifty persons arc reported to have lost their lives in L'lu Pahang as a result of the floods, reports the Malay Mail of December 28. The Pahang trunk road between thc(iap and Uaub is completely blocked with slipH, and has in486 words
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Article200 1911-12-29 7 Fourth List Of Subscribers. The committee of the Children's Aid Society gratefully acknowledge the following further subscriptions Previously acknowledged 12,963.92. Collected by Mrs. Becker. Behn Meyer and Co., Ltd. 1100; East Asiatic Co., Ltd. •50 Katz Bros., Ltd., Messrs. Hans Becker, F. Kilian, John Salomon, Consul General200 words
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Article102 1911-12-29 7 Onan Whoe Jin was charged in tho second Magistrate's Court to-day with being in possession of 2000 cartridges. It appeared that Mr. Byrne, Revenue officer, boardod the steamship Hong Bee in search of chandu. In the firemen's quarters ho saw some boxes, aud the accused standing beside them. At his102 words
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Article237 1911-12-29 7 SERIOUS POSITION IN SHIRAZ DISTRICT. Russia Resolves to Govern at Tabriz. Rkuthr's Tklkoram. London, December 'J8. Reuter wires from Teheran that tho Sowars who were escorting Consul Smart numbered a hundred. They lost two killed and seven wounded, and two are missing. They are now holding a position237 words
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Article102 1911-12-29 7 BITTER ACCUSATIONS MADE AT MADRID. The Fighting Round Melilla. Rbdtek's Telegram. London, December 29. The lighting round Melilla has been very heavy and the Riffiaushave been decimated. The Spanish General Ros was wounded. Tho operations continue. A large Spanish force assumed the offensive on tho 27th, aud102 words
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Article113 1911-12-29 7 Fifty Deaths Occur in a German Shelter. (Rbutbb's Telbobam London, December 28. A Berlin message says that numbers of paupers in a municipal shelter are suffering from poisoning. Thirty-six bavo died. The poisoning is supposed to be due to tho paupers' own provisions. London, December '26. Over a113 words
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Article18 1911-12-29 7 Rbutbb's Telegram. London, December 28. The King shot thirty tigers and thirteen rhinoceroses in Nepal.18 words
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Article41 1911-12-29 7 Rioter's Telegram. London, December 28. Lloyd's Lisbon correspondent wires that the British steamer Hughendon.from Smyrna to Dublin, bos foundered in the Bay of Biscay. Two of tho crow havo been picked up, but tho othors wero drowned.41 words
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Article44 1911-12-29 7 Reutbr's Tklkgram. LondoD, December 28. Renter wires from Tokio that tho Emporor, whilo opening tho Diet, referred to tho increasingly friondly fri'ings of Japan and tho other Powers, and expressed high satisfaction at tho renewal of the Treaty with Britain.44 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article89 1911-12-29 8 Tho Swimming Club launches will leave as follows Saturday, Johnston's Tier 2.1. r > and :M~> p.m. Club bungalow 2.45 and 5.30 p.m. Sunday, Johnston's Pier 7, 9 and 10 a.m., 2.: m and :i.:l(l p.m. Club bungalow 8.30 and 9.30 .i.iii., 12.15, and 5.30 p.m. The89 words
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Article37 1911-12-29 8 Singapore (iolf Club. Daring the New Year holidays two sweep■take i ■iiiii|H-titinus will be held 1H holes m.itrli play agailtirt Bogay and 18 holes medal |lay. Competitor! may only take out one eanl fin each event.37 words
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Article171 1911-12-29 8 sin^apore v. selanjjor. Aouiit.- pl.iv w:i* iiiipiisMbleon December 88 win v Singapore played Salaaaoc on the Radano, s.iys kbe Malay Mail, rhegfonad was luce a qoaanain and hob sfcnnad up. Play, nevertlieleHS, was f;ist ami Kmefaal cimibiin il urns were mailc by tho visiting forwanls. who H°t i'i'l of171 words
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Article691 1911-12-29 8 Selanjjor v. Singapore. Th. Kti^by Mteh between Siluijjor and Singapore was played on the I'ail.iu^. KtiaU La-ul'iir, cm December 15| aud resulted iv a victory lot SehngOf by a drop goal ami two tiii in |>.iintsi to a try potato). The account of the match given by the691 words
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Article315 1911-12-29 8 Fine Addition to the Trans-Pacific Fleet. The Pacific Mail Steamship Company has purchased the steamer Nile, formerly the property of the ltoyal Mail Steam-Packet Company, plying from the West Indies) to the Hiver Plato. The Nile is to r.e put upon the run between Hongkong and San315 words
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Article319 1911-12-29 8 An American Judge on Affinity Storms. Mr. Upton Sinclair, whoso revelations regarding the embalmed beef scandals hastened useful reforms in the Chicago packinghouses, secured a divorce ou November 29 on the ground that his wile had been guilty of misconduct with Harry Kemp, known throughout America as319 words
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Article255 1911-12-29 8 American Wins Nearly £16,000 in Two Successive Days. Duriug three days rcceutly, frequenters of the gaming rooms at Moute Carlo manifested much interest in the tactics of Mr. Appleton, said to be an acquaintance of Mr. Darnborough, the American, who almost a year ago attracted so255 words
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Article96 1911-12-29 8 A tr.i^cily as inexplicable as sensational was 'ii.icU.-il at a Kobe railway station on December 5. Mr. C. It. Howard, chief accnuutaut of Messrs. Itowdun liros. and Co., Ltd., shot himself without a moment's warning just us tin- Shimonoscki express, by which he had planned to return to Yokohama, hU.uncil96 words
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Article775 1911-12-29 8 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, December 29, 1911. Mews. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and Share Brokers, issue the following list ol quotations this morning Norn Value. Buyers. Sellers. 2/- Allagar 8/1 8/9 2/- Option* -/9 1/6 1 An K loJava 5/10J 6,7} 1 An^lo775 words
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Advertisement37 1911-12-29 8 Muscular Rheumatism. It is worse than useless to take any medicines internally for muscular or chronic rheumatism. All that is needed is a free t application of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.37 words
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Advertisement388 1911-12-29 8 PATENT PRESSED STEEL TANKS The Plggott Pressed Steel Tanks, consist of Plates in standard 4x4 feet units, 5/16 in. thick and weighing approximately 2 cwt. each. Compared to Cattlron and Hivetted Steel Tank*, the principal advantage! 0/ the Piggott Fretted Steel Tank* are: CHEAPNESS SIMPLICITY In DESIGN LIGHTNESS and STRENGTH388 words
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Advertisement122 1911-12-29 8 Raffles tIH Hotel. A. Fancy Dress Dinner d Ball WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, JANUARY 1 (New Year's Night). By kind permission of Major C. E. Cobbe and Officers, the Band of the Buffs will be in attendance. Two prizes will be awarded during the evening, one for the Best122 words
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Advertisement240 1911-12-29 9 WREXHAM BEER Ace of Clubs BRAND. British Beer Brewed in a British Brewery. GIVE IT A TRIAL. Sole Agents i 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." SOLE AGENTS: Paterson, Simons Co., Ltd. MARTELL'S240 words
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Advertisement60 1911-12-29 9 COMPANIA TRASATLANTICA OF BARCELONA. FOR COLOMBO, SUEZ, PORT SAID, PORTS OF SPAIN, LISBON AND LIVERPOOL. The Spanish Mail Steamer FERNANDO POO is expected to arrive here from Manila, on Sunday morning, December 31, 1911, and j will be despatched for the above ports at :i o'clock the samo afternoon. For60 words
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Advertisement932 1911-12-29 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. AUSTRIAN LLOYD (Under Mail Contract with the Austrian Government). New Monthly Fast Line Trieste Shanghai. From and to Trieste and Venice, calling at Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Singapore, Hongkong and Shanghai. OUTWARD. HOMBWARD. Due to arrive on or about Lue to sail on or about 1912 1012932 words
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Advertisement655 1911-12-29 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. BURNS PHILP LINE. SINGAPORE TO JAVA PORTS, PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND, BRISBANE and SYDNEY via TORREB STRAITS. Also taking passengers and cargo with transhipment for other VICTORIAN, SOUTH AUSTRALIAN and NORTH QUFENBLAND PORTB, BRITISH NEW GUINEA NEW BRITAIN, TABMANIAN and MEW ZEALAND POSTS. Smooth PBitafte. Superb Soonery A655 words
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Advertisement576 1911-12-29 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. m. in. MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. Mail Line. FOB CHINA, JAPAN, CEYLON, ADEN, BGYPT AND MARSEILLE*. OOTWABD. HOMWARD. 1912 1912 Sydney Jan 8 Australien .1 in h E. Simons Jan 22 Calldoc-'en Jan 21 Pumbi'a Ftb Tonkin Fob 5 Toorane Feb 19 Sydney I. bl9 Australian Mar 4 E. Simons576 words
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Advertisement438 1911-12-29 10 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, INGAPORB Board of Dl motors. Q. A. Dbrrioe, Esq., Chairman A. H. Fair, Esq., Managing Direotot. Pbtbb Fowlii, M.S., 0.M., Chief Med. Officer. F. M. Elliot, Bsq. Rev. N. J. Coovaaoa. Tow Noan Pam, Bsq. Oho Hook Tub, Bsq.438 words
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Advertisement349 1911-12-29 10 INSURANCE. FEDERAL UFE MSUMNGE COMPANY OF UWUU. BfTtBUSBBD 1883. S.S.O. Inauranoe in Force, over $46,0*0,000.00 New Business, 1910, 0vcr...|»,M0,000.00 Large Net Surplus above liabilities lor Reserve and all outstanding olaims. Direot Government Supervision Cash Loans, Settlements, etc, made locally. Polioies are WORLD WIDB." J. H. EVANS, Manager, South Bastora Asia.349 words
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Advertisement522 1911-12-29 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 60,000 Shares of £20 each £1,200,000 Reserve Fund £1,826,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1,200,000 BANKERS. National Bank of Scotland. Tbe London City Midland Bank, Ltd. SINGAPORE BRANCH. Ourrent Aooounts are opened and interest allowed522 words
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Advertisement541 1911-12-29 10 BANKING. THE IZE HAI TONS BANKINB AND INSURANCE CO.. LTD NO. 67 AND 68, KLING BTRBBT. Established ISOT. Capital paid up 11,000,000.00 Reserve liability of proprietors 1,000,0004)0 COURT OF DIRECTORS. 1. T AX Tick Joom 6. Sim Kia Jab 3. Nam Km Sana T. Tbo Hoo Lai 8. Laow Cbia541 words
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Advertisement314 1911-12-29 10 SALES BY AUCTION. For Sale Privately in Small Lota A QUANTITY OF WINES AND SPIRITS, At Powell Co.'s Sale-room. Comprising: No. 8, Vintage Port (1874) (Ml Red and White Port, Yalomba Burgundy, Posada Bourg, Sherry, Cotes Rioo's Clarot, Woodhouse's Virgin Marsala, Red Lion Port, etc. Also four cases Rum Shrub.314 words
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Article923 1911-12-29 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The up-to-date motoring outfit is a very smart affair, the N. C. Daily News says. The huge enveloping wrap with very little shape which was worn when motoring first added to the problem of feminine dress has given place to a923 words
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Article180 1911-12-29 11 Tho Fra Angolico which was stolen from tin* Bm Marco Museum was recovered at an early hour on the morning of November 21, says the Times Rome correspondent. The story of its recovery is to all appearances as mysterious as its theft. The Florentine police received180 words
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Advertisement315 1911-12-29 11 ARROL JOHNSTON As Supplied to the War Office. 6SEATKD CAR COMPLETE 11.9H P.%3,000. 15.9 H.P. $4,000. LORRY COVERED VAN char^BANC WAGONETTE $3,750 $4,000 $4,950 $4,900 FULL PARTICULARS FROM Central Engine Works, Ld. Cars in stock for Immediate Delivery: 20 H.P. "FORD" LIHDAULETTE (six-seated) 15 H.P. STOEWER LANDAULETTE (six seated) 15315 words
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Advertisement12 1911-12-29 11 ■\Vooda Groat Peppermint Cure for all internal complaints. Dysentery, Coughs, Colds, etc.12 words
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Advertisement408 1911-12-29 11 TRADE I <jffift W I MARK. CARRIAGE AND RICKSHA RUBBER TYRE. b^bs /5833S b^bm /^ftiTiS f*- i-^A R»l%"Rim Fop I^-Rms Forl^R.ms ForT^ Use Dun lop Quality, It is tho Beat Stocks always on hand. Supplier* to thm Trade only. Particulars and estimates given for Solid Tyres, for Motor Busses and408 words
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Advertisement139 1911-12-29 11 YOU CAN DEPEND ON Maynard's Emulsion AS A This modern tcienti- <[£/ ,4^»*-.rt-4* promotes a relaxation tie remedy is excel- ijfL i\ Wf^m^l DmUDe d air lent, particularly to 4j^V v \^__Jtf^^ k passages, and acts as thoEe who Buffer from -^^J^AM/^'^^S^^ij a P' o o oll B Ra' n139 words
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Advertisement442 1911-12-29 12 A REMARKABLE CEMENT 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 SOI KITED. SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD. WANTS. SITUATION WANTEO. Wanted by an experienced Accountant, w'uatiou i'ith< rin Sintaporo or aB assistant on Plantation442 words
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Advertisement388 1911-12-29 12 WANTS. MOTOR MR WANTEO Wanted, Motor Car. Two-seater, complete. Apply giving full particulars to Car, c/o Straits Times. 28-12 v CONDUCTOR WANTED. Wanted, Conductor must have first-class references and be able to converse in both English and Malay. Apply, stating salary expeckd, to the Manager, Singapore Model Dairy, Ltd River388 words
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Advertisement525 1911-12-29 12 TO BE LET OB SOLD. OFFICES TO LET. With immediate entry, fi st and second floors, No. la, Raffles Quay Apply Outbrie 4k Co., Ltd, 14 a HOUBE TO LET. No. 44, Anson Road, to let. Apply Nathan and Son, Change Alley. 10-6 a HOUSES TO LET. ••Bratbay" No. IS,525 words
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Advertisement492 1911-12-29 12 NOTICES. NOTICE. It is hereby notified that the Exchange Banks will be closed on MONDAY. JANUARY 1. 1912. New Year's £)ay. FEDERATED MALAY STATES RAILWAYS. On and after Monday, Ist January, 1012, tbe Railway Launches running between Woodlands and Johore Bharu will oease to call at Abu Bakar Pier. P.492 words
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Advertisement633 1911-12-29 12 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT GO. SHIP-CHANDLERS. Bo»ernmant and Municipal Contrscto't. Telephone No. 421. 108 109, Market Street. NOTICE. Messrs. Fraier Neave, Ltd., beg to announce that tho Aerated Water Department will be closed on New Year's Day. Customers are respectfully invited to send in their orders for Aerattd Waters well in633 words
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Advertisement329 1911-12-29 12 ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD. COME AND HEAR THI NEWEST STYLE HORNLESS GRAMAPHONE WITH DOMED LID Inlaid Mahogany 0100 Fumed Oak 85 AT THE ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD. E. *0. HOTEL. PEHANG The best and tho most frequented Hotel in tbe Island, and CRAG HOTEL Tbe only Sanatorium in the Straits,329 words
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Miscellaneous228 1911-12-29 12 Straits V)imes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miseellane ous wants of every description are insert ed at the prepaid rate of 11 per foui lines for one or two insertions. Notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, if not ezoeeding four lines, II each insertion For p.p.o. cards, on page 6, 12. Inch Soau228 words
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