The Straits Times, 20 March 1912
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Title Section13 1912-03-20 1 The Straits Times NO. 23.827 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. MARCH 20. 1912. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement179 1912-03-20 1 BEER. EVERYTHING OF THE LATEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE IN WEARING APPAREL /$/s'■ Silk Stripe Cotton Voiles. *?V Colours Saxe, Cream, Sky, Royal White, Eau- /j^^^^f de-nil, Brown, Fawn, Vieux Rose. Pink sf^^^^ s Kelico, width 44 inches. y^.^W^^ Price /Y^^ For Half \\> Mourning. n'% IV 3 /a^^. Assorted Stripes179 words
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Advertisement243 1912-03-20 1 ROBINSON COMPANY. To Those Homeward Bound. I I Kl§zE^ 1" "t -Mm A M ffi>fcj W TRAVELLING SUIT GASES. LEATHER SUIT CASE. Case Hide, Leather Batd'.e, BrasH Lock and 2 Clip?, lined Best Ca*e Hide, dun Case Handle, 'I Slicing Brass Nozzle jean, 6 inches deep, cap corners straps all243 words
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Advertisement52 1912-03-20 1 DUIHI GO. CHAMPAGNE ADAMSON. 6ILFILLAN and co., im, SOLI AOINTS. A. E. BRAHAM OPHTHALMIC OPTICIAN 6, D'Almelda Street. DON T WASTE TIME AND MONEY. Have your tjes tosttd at once («cientificaly by an expert) ami obtain the btst possible advice. Prices from $3.50 upwards All sorts ol spectacles and eycglassex52 words
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Article1354 1912-03-20 2 25, aad who nnder Tent an operation in the Victoria Infirmary, is now oonvaletcent. Typecastle baa a mascot in the shape of a bull-dog which was presented by the president two or three days before the Heart of Mid-Lothian commenced their recent lons series of bouts with1,354 words
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Advertisement276 1912-03-20 2 The Damger of Losing Weight Persistent loss of flesh is a grave symptom. It proves that the body is using up its reserve of vitality, stored L\ against the attacks of disease, t^^ /k M instead of thriving upon the >^N food eaten daily. Such a state O/' of affairs276 words
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Advertisement12 1912-03-20 2 Woods Great Peppermint Cure for all internal oouiplaints. Dysentery, Coughs, Colds, etc.12 words
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Advertisement113 1912-03-20 2 Croup Can be Prevented. When given as soon as the croupy cough appears Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will ward off an attack of croup and prevent all danger and cause of anxiety. Thousands of mothers use it successfully. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers. CHEONG BROTHERS. Dentists, No. 25, South113 words
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Advertisement186 1912-03-20 2 BY APPOINTMENT *«*ls? T. KM. THE KINC. h Home-made beef tea is neither so strong, so free from fat nor so digestible as Lemco that is pidise wn y Medical pen prescribe Lemco for their patients. Home-made beef tea often duagries, Lemco can I VMCf\ b* «Mimilated with ease and186 words
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Article1110 1912-03-20 3 POSSIBILITY OF ANGLO-GERMAN AGREEMENT. How We Might Help Germany. The Right Hon. Sir Frank Lasrelles, British Ambassador to Berlin from 1895 to 1908, was good enough to express his views on February 15 to a representative of The Daily Chronicle upon the possibilities of an Angfo-Oeraian agreement.1,110 words
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Article40 1912-03-20 3 At a church in Pecas, Texas, the Bible was read through in 18 hoars by sixty persons, who took the duty in turns. The reading began at six o'clock iv the morning and nnishod at midnight, before a crowded congregation40 words
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Advertisement319 1912-03-20 3 GIRL BRAND if MM 1/ Ht3sw Ms% MSB B^^sHsl 41*4 WsV jujl^^ 4^^P% Jjj M_____\ i o Spill v PILSENER BEER. 18 -3 < RAVENSWAY AND CO., Undertakers, Sculptors and Marble Merchants. (Established 1881). MONUMENTS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION ALWAYS IN STOCK. From $25 up w r-d s METALLIC WREATHS FROM319 words
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Advertisement50 1912-03-20 3 LLa-rolaJ [FJOT* M>k« the Skin al (jft-orr to VELVEV, «na *•»(>• "^kl Ifj 6OFT. SWOOIH *nd *MIIE (til \A ill th. r«r round rt/ fe Remove! and prevents RoughncM. J KcdncH, Irritation. Tan. etc. \IT J COOLING AND REFRESHING Ik V l'l KIN.; THE SUMMER HEAT j l BEETHAM BOM,50 words
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Advertisement365 1912-03-20 3 Relief at Hand. Many sutTerern from rheumatism have been -lurprisetl and delighted with the prompt relief afforded by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Not one case of rheumatism in tea requires any internal treatment whatever. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers. This Famous Mtdicim will cleanse the Blood ot all365 words
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Advertisement282 1912-03-20 3 (ESTL& Those who use NESTLES FOOD for Infants and Convalescents place their trust in a standard article favorably regarded by the Medical Profession for upwards of 3A years. Being partly composed of milk, the addition of water only is reg aired to prepare ttfe Food for immediate pse. Nestles Food282 words
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Advertisement598 1912-03-20 4 3TEAWER SAILINGS. p. &o STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PRNANG, CEYLON. AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, BGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTB, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for China Coaat, Persian Gulf, Continental bu J Amerioan Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about: MAIL LINES 1912 Oaltoari (for China.) Delta598 words
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Advertisement689 1912-03-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N.Y.K JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained batweea Yokohama via ports to Marseilles. London end Antwerp, nnder mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The Now Twin-screw Stduners maintaining this service havn been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all689 words
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Advertisement599 1912-03-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pahang, Bertierah, Tringganu Bisnt, Semerak, Baoho, Kelantan, Bangnara Telupin, Panarai, Patani, Siogora, Laoon, Kohaamui, Bandon, Langsuan Cbumpon Taku, Kohlak and Bangkok. Ova Departure 3 p.m. •.a. PRACH ATI POX Map. 2O b.s. NATUNA Mar. 2O Map. S3 M.599 words
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Advertisement81 1912-03-20 4 NEW LINE OF STEAMERS TO SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS. ORIENTAL AND, .AFRICAN LINE. Regular Direct Sarvioe from JAPAN CHINA and STRUTS to BEIKA, DELAOOA BAY, DURBAN, EAST LONDON PORT ELIZABEIU M d CAPE TOWN* Calling at MAURITIUS if satnoient inducement offers, and affording the Quickest Freight Transport from the ORIENT to81 words
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Advertisement530 1912-03-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA LINE. HAMBURG. AMD DEUTSCH DaMPfSCIIr-r-FMRTSfIES. M»NS» BREME* Combined Service. Tbo Rtramers of these Compaoios maintain a regular service between Hamburg Bremen Antwerp, and Roiterdam, and tbo Straits, China and Japan. Homewards, they are despatched fortnightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month for Rrnmerbavon direct,530 words
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Advertisement602 1912-03-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. D L. ■orddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen IMPERIAL 6ERMAN MAIL LINE. The fast and well-known mail steamors of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg, via Rotterdam, Antwerp, South ampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naplos (oonneotint! Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria, and vice versa) Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai,602 words
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Article137 1912-03-20 5 FIXTURES. Wednesday, March ao. Hgh W»t"» 1 1 6 t.in 1 1 31 o ro. Count of Lixtmbourg," Victoria Theatre. Thursday, March 31. H-tfh Watnr. 11 43 vra.. II 51 p.m. Floradora," Victoria Theatre. Friday, March aa. High Water. 0.20 p.m. P. and O. outward mail die.137 words
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Article244 1912-03-20 5 To-DAI. Malacca, P. Switttnbam and Tt lok Amon Ipjh 8 pm Port Swottenham and Penang Linka 8 pm B >tv Pahat Aing Loong Bpm Selat Panrijane, Bcngkalio, Siak and Pakan Rtrne Merkus 8 pm Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan Nuu Sang Bpm Penang and Calcutta Kit Sang 8244 words
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Article104 1912-03-20 5 The P. and O. outwi-d mail steamer D< 1 a left Colorab) at 8 a.m on Sao lay, th,- 17th iost., and may be exre~t«d arrive here on Friday afternoon, tbe 22nd inst. Lift Singapore. Dub ik London. FIX )5 8.1. March 9 Fab. 19 M. M.104 words
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Article346 1912-03-20 5 Latest Arrivals. Monmnntli 11. M. Croisor 0800 ton« 642 cruw !4 guts 2 0 oh.p 0 im. I'iwir, M»r i 20. From Hui.^koiiK, 16. Senior Naval Offis- r. Fir Cuioiub Mar V 4. W. Sciuirauii", Brit, yacti'. 7Hi' tons 65 crew f,i (hi hp. Com. Cut as. 1346 words
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115 1912-03-20 5 Wharves at which Vessels are] Berthed To-Day. TANJONG PAGAR. Bast Wbakt Basin— Nil. Bast W. Sbotiom No. I— Eiinpura. Shbbub Wbabjt- Kintp. Main W. Smot. No. a— O enf trg. Lightning. B— Nam S tng. i, Ku*> Siog. s—Gordon.5 Gordon. 6— Mju mouth,115 words
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Article15 1912-03-20 5 Arrivals Per str Kaka, Marrh 20 —From Malacca. Mefcsrs. Siu.mon and Gunn.15 words
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Finance & Commerce.
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Article118 1912-03-20 5 8imsapoii, Mabcb 20 1919 0»Lo»do»— buk < m/i ai S/4|i Demand m 1/*A Private m/i m 8/4 ft S m/i 8/< j Oa Oikmast— Bank d/d 288* Private 8 m/i M 242^ On Fkajicb— Bank d/d 2«4 Private 8 m/i 2W Oa IroiA— Buk T. T. 174 Private 80118 words
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Article147 1912-03-20 5 SlUOAFCU, MaI.< II 20 1012 G»mbier bajcrs 1040 do (Cube No. 1) uptoked 16 M Ccpra Sandried io.go do Mixed Pepper, Blaek bayra 2»tO do White B% boyera 81 60 Si^o Floor Sarawak 4 f q do Brunei No. 1 DO m Coffee Bali esot Coffee P»lrmb«nB. 10% feMk147 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES
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Article160 1912-03-20 5 Issue 2 \tdue& Bayer* Sellen 10 10 BeUt Tic 10 10 Brnann 10 10 K»D»boi 41 41 Kin* Tin 41 41 Lahtil Minet 10 10 Malaooa Tin 6/- 6/- Pahftng Conscl 41 41 Pengkftlen 41 41 Poßinn Babro 41 41 Puiuuk Lam* 10 10 BatuDkn Hyd 41 41 Hmuuui160 words
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Article597 1912-03-20 5 lane 2 Value Buyew. Seller* 2/. 2/- AU»km B,'- 8 0 2/. >/■ Anglo-Malay 17/- 17 9 2/. 3/- Batons Mtiitt 2/6 '2 9 41 41 BktoCtTW 1300 13U.0 41 41 BatnTiga 818 9 4 0.0 41 41 BuMt Kajang 2.18 R 809 41 41 Bukil Lintong 47 6597 words
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Article130 1912-03-20 5 larae 2 Value Bayen Sellen 10 10 ■uteri Bom. Bmeln«* 10.00 10 T ...6.00 41 41 Elechrio Tnmnjl 8 0 8/9 10 10 FiMer Neave 47 03 47.26 100 Howarth Erskine (OUO 100 7% Prel 52.60 VI 6O 100 100 KAti Bro, Oil. 180.00 100 100 H 8% Cam.130 words
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Article48 1912-03-20 5 Bayers Belli rh Spore Manioipal 4J% of 1907 11,800,000 7% Spore Municipal *i% of 1909 11,000,000 7% 9%pm Spore Municipal 4% »602,900 par Buyer* Sellrii Howarth Brskine 6% $900,000 p*t Riley. Hargreaves 6% 1284,000 I* Singapurt Bleotno Tramways 5% £860,000 m. Spore Monioipal S t1. 878,000 Km48 words
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Advertisement59 1912-03-20 5 The-e'n lots of no-call, d cures for coldi, S in ko< <1 soma very bad, But ho i« wi-t) who alway» buys, '1 he bent that's to b.- I a I. Tli' re's no miHiaku abo'it ttie care, \V o v' P ppeimiut Cur« u'* named, Fur lull it Ma59 words
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Advertisement420 1912-03-20 5 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co Htr* 38 —At Xo. 27, Ann Siang Hill, off Clnh s-.rt-.-t. furni'urp, i tc at 2. Much 2?. —At Zetland Honap, Armenian Stnet, collection of rare flowering and foliage pUnte, at 2.80. March 25. 4* saleroom, shares of The Lindak Robber Estate, Ltd., (in liquidation),420 words
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Advertisement833 1912-03-20 5 KELLY AND WALSH, LIMITED. JUBT PUBLISHED. BOUND FULL TO BE ISSUED SHORTLY. ORDERS CLOTH. FULLY ILLUSTRATEO. NOW BEIN6 BOOKED. PRICE $5.25 p «»»th Edition S PICES HEVEA BR SILIEMBIS PARA RUBBER H. N. RIDLEY ma, c.M.0.. r.8.8., r.L s. Herbert Wright, Asf 00. R.C.S., F.L.S. Lite Director of Botanic Gardens,833 words
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Advertisement286 1912-03-20 5 GOCOANUTS WANTED. Wanted, 76,000 Cocranata for germinating and planting. Send effere, f.ob. Singapore, to ;he East Asiatic Co., Ltd., Estate Dept. 20-8 22 8 AUCTION SALE Of BUILDING LAND SITUATE AT MINTO ROAD, SINGAPORE, On Tcf.sdat, Mabcb 26, at 2.P 0 pm Area aa per Government Rf -Survey 8 58R286 words
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Advertisement40 1912-03-20 5 To-Night To-Night X AT THE Harima Hall Cinematograph, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. REVOLUTION IN CHINA Eight Films depicting the scenes in the Chinese Revolution have just been received from Japan. ALSO GAUMONTS GRAPHIC, THE LATEST. Tblbfhonb lilt, K. HARIMA, Sole Proprietor.40 words
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1151 1912-03-20 6 The Straits Times WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20. MR. CHURCHILL'S SPEECH. Mr. Winston Churchill has not created the British navy. It has been a potent reality for quite a number of years, and though most of its ships have rotted away in idleness all of them could have given a good account1,151 words
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Article62 1912-03-20 6 A Ceylonese named W. Wheatley, who resides at 9 Owen Koad, reports to the police that he was a victim of a gang robbery l.t*i uight. He Bays he was riding into Owen Itoad in a ricksha about 9 o'clock whun five men whether Malays or Chiueso he dotß not62 words
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Article13 1912-03-20 6 Litest advertisements of the day appear on page 5 and on page 8.13 words
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Article31 1912-03-20 6 Attal, the Tamil, who murdered his two aunts, at Kota, on October 26 last, and a 1 hinesii murderer from Kinta wero executed on 18th inst. in the Taiping convict establishment.31 words
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Article29 1912-03-20 6 The following notice is posted op in a theatre at Constantinople whenever a tragedy is being performed Laughter is prohibited during this play, which is of a serious character."29 words
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Article25 1912-03-20 6 Considerable extensions and improvements ate to be made to the Bangkok Nursing Home, the financial position of which has considerably improved during the past year.25 words
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Article29 1912-03-20 6 Eugene Schmitz, ex-Mayor of San Francisco, is to be brought to tri.l immediately on the charges of bribery brought against him in 1907 in connection with tho graft scandals.29 words
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Article35 1912-03-20 6 H. M. cruiser Monmouth came in alongside Tanjong Pagar uharf this morning, from Hongkong. She is a cruiser of 9,8U0 tons and carries a complement of 642. She will probably leave on Sunday, for Colombo.35 words
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Article45 1912-03-20 6 At the M. E. Tamil Church prayer meeting today at 6 p.m. at the old Tamil School, Serangoon Road, Miss Sutton, principal of the Short Street Girls' School, wim recently returned from a trip to India, will deliver an address on Mission work in India."45 words
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Article50 1912-03-20 6 Owing to the difficulty of getting rid of orocodiles, the assistant resident of Grissee (uear Sourabaya) has encouraged tho natives thero to hunt for the eggs of these reptiles, by offering small premiums for them, with the result that in a comparatively short time more than 400 eggs were found.50 words
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Article50 1912-03-20 6 The pi irately owned yacht Semiramis, flying the British dig, has arrived from the l-lcof Might with a distinguished company iboard including Mrs. B. Leeds, an Ann n can lady, the Duke and Duches* of Manchester, Lord Falconer, Lord Lascellen, Lady S. Wilson, Dr. D. Brunton, and Miss K. Hall.50 words
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Article60 1912-03-20 6 To the East Suffolk County Council the clerk reported that judgment bad been given on appeal against the council in an action brought by a man whose trap hod been over turned owing to a heap of stones being iclt beside the road. From first to last, the clerk stated,60 words
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Article54 1912-03-20 6 A telegram from the Hague dated 10th iustaut. to Het Nieuws van den Dag, state-* that the Dutch cruiser Heemsterck, whilst leaving the roads of Vigo nearly collided with the British flagship Exmouth, owing to some defect in the steering gear. An acci ■lent was prevented through the presence of54 words
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Article67 1912-03-20 6 In tho Calcutta High Court, on March 11, Mr. E. M. 1). Cohen, tho proprietor of tho Grand Opera House, called on the Allan Wilkie Company to sho* cause why they -houlil not be restrained from playing in my theatre in Calcutta. After hearing Counsel on both sides, the rule67 words
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Article67 1912-03-20 6 At the last sitting of the Town Council of Xagyperkata, Hungary, it was decided, the I i.t ily News says, to introduce a special tax o:i bachelors over twenty-four. The amount m to vary between 20 pence and Si, accord ing to the pecuniary circumstauces of each uumarried mm. The67 words
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Article77 1912-03-20 6 By the P. and O. steamer India, the Matheson Lang Uolloway company returned to Hongkong from Shanghai on March 15. )n the 16th inst. the •.onjpany travelled uy the Yucnaang to Manila, to play there -oiuo ten nights, returning in time to catch lie P. and O. Nubia. They leave77 words
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Article92 1912-03-20 6 On Sunday evening, writes a correspondent jf the Pinaug Gazette, some half a dozen of .ho most law-abiding Irishmen in l'uuang letermined not to let tho Patron Saint's day ;d by without some small celebration gave i dinner party iv the i'euiug Club, to about M of the loading members92 words
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Article106 1912-03-20 6 The harmony of a certain pawnshop in Rochore itoad was disturbed the otucr d.iy when Lam Foo and Liui Kuu Mm, two of the assistants, quarrelled. Lam Foo minted his remarks oy seizing a hammer -a pledge, by the way and hitting the •tin r man on lue budge of106 words
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Article142 1912-03-20 6 Kampong Hoko, the small Malay village in the luillujg uioiricc, was partially destroyed by lire yesterday afternoon. 'J be ou iDru&k originated iv a kitchen and, having ouce Hecuied a hold there, soon spread to Uie neighbouring houses, the wood and attap material ot which offered easy prey. Two motor142 words
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Article338 1912-03-20 6 Tho Governor of Hongkong and Lvly Lugard airivod to day on tho P. and O. mail India en route to England. Among tho passmgers bound for homo by the Aki Maru aro Mr. J. A. Hamilton, managing director of tho Central Kngino Works, and Mrs. Hamilton and338 words
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Article67 1912-03-20 6 The N. Y. K. mail Rteamer Aki Maru bound for London was duo to sail at 4 p.m. yesterday, but in consequence of cable aih ice from Colombo that no coal would be available for her there she went to the Kast Wharf and buukered a sufficient67 words
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Article133 1912-03-20 6 At a meeting of tho Hongkong Legislative Council the Governor remarked that progress had been made in the matter of wireless telegraphy. They had practically agreed as to the location of an Imperial station. They had in view a sito which would bo convenient for a commercial133 words
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Article159 1912-03-20 6 When the curtain wast rung up at thothoa tre last evening everyone wan in happy vein for there was tho assurance that tho repetition of Tho Mousme would afford a treat similar to that provided by the ltandmann company when they pre-cnted the play last week. Kncorcs were159 words
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Article229 1912-03-20 6 Links with cm I y Singapore aro being severed rapidly. Keuter to-day announcing the death of Mr. A. M. Ailkcn, a barrister, formerly in tint linn of .Messrs. Donaldson mil liurkiusbuw. Ho was in Singapore in ihe early 'til tics when lie was admitted229 words
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Advertisement117 1912-03-20 6 Another RjtylEO Speciality The RoNEo Cllpless Fastener. Fastens two to ten sheets of paper together, without the use of pins, clips or wire staples It Is simplicity ilsel', and will last a lifetime. Buy one tn-day, and save the expense and annoyance entailed in using staples, clips and pins. Telephone117 words
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Advertisement192 1912-03-20 6 THE BOHEMIANS OF PARIS from La Vie De Boheme" by Henry Murger In Two Parts will be Screened AT THE ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD. TOGETHER WITH A COMPLETE CHANGE BTRONG IN COMICS. To- Night I To- Might I 2nd Show, 9.80 to 11 p.m. WIFFLES AND THE MAGIC WAND. M. Prince.192 words
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Article928 1912-03-20 7 THE MINIMUM WAGE BILL. Full Exposition By Prime Minister. NO PENAL CLAUSES IN THE MEASURE. Remedy Worse than The Disease. Urn-run's Tbleobam. LondoD, March 19. In the llouso of Commons Mr. Asquith announced that l-'riday would be allocated to tho Coal Kill and thu promoters of the Conciliation928 words
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Article55 1912-03-20 7 Twenty Five People Killed in America. Rbutbb's Telbqbam. London, March IS. A New York's message states that at least twenty-five people were killed by the explosion of a locomotive boiler in an ongine house on tho Southern Pacific Railway, at San Anionio. Many were injured. Tho majority55 words
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Article46 1912-03-20 7 Great Rise in Value of P. and 0. Shares. Renter's Teleoram. London, March 19. P. and O. sbarc3 have had a remarkable spurt to Ml on rum mis of a general consolidation of Far Eastern shipping interests. Royal Mails have risen to 113.46 words
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Article59 1912-03-20 7 Reutkr's Telegram. London, March 19. The strike is stagnant in Westphalia, but many of tho miners have struck in Saxony, Hanover, and Saar. A strike is also threatened by the colliers of Silesia, and the Miners' Federation of Anzin has issued a manifesto calliug on all FrenchReuter - 59 words
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Article35 1912-03-20 7 I;k IKK S 1 BLEGKAM. London, March 19. The Marchioness of Crewe has been successfully operated upon for appcndicitU. Lord Wandsworth left 1 J millions, of which 1 millions is to establish an orphauage.35 words
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Article19 1912-03-20 7 Rioter's Telboram. London, March 19. It is officially announced that the Liverpool races will take place.19 words
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Article23 1912-03-20 7 Rllteb's Telegram. London, March 19. Messrs. Vickers have invented a quiekfirer vthich is portable and can be used in aeroplanes.23 words
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Article86 1912-03-20 7 Kki-ter's Tklkhram. London, March 19. The Government has announced in Parliament that Britain has not signed tho protocol prolonging the Sugar Convention. She is nowise committed to the convention, but has notified that she does not object to the increase of tho Russian exports during the continuance86 words
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Article44 1912-03-20 7 Dkb Ostasiatihi'Hl Lloyd Tblkohaph. Berlin, March 19. The rumours emanating from Paris as to ill-feeling between Russia and Germany over Eastern affairs are said hero to be due to an attempted manoeuvre on the part of members of the Paris Bonrse.44 words
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Article35 1912-03-20 7 Dbb Ostasmtiscbi Lloyd Trlkoram. Berlin, March 19. The Mediterranean criuso of the Kaiser will probably be postpon xl until the beginning of next week. His Majesty dined with M. Jules Cambon to-day.35 words
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Article713 1912-03-20 7 THE KALANG RIVER RESERVOIR COMPLETED. Official; Opening Ceremony. It was eleven years ago that the necessity for securing additional sources of water "iipply for Singapore was recognised, and in 1902, Mr. K. Peirce, the Municipal Engineer, outlined a scheme of extensions on the Kalang valley and Seletar stream713 words
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Article304 1912-03-20 7 Debit Balance on Operations of 1911. Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, March 19. The annual report of Malakoff Plantations Ltd. states that owing to repairs to the factory and the severe drought milling operations wcro conducted only for 109 days, in 1911, the output of tapioca therefore being curtailed.304 words
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Article1670 1912-03-20 7 LATEST REPORT BY VISITING AGENT. Condition of Estate. The secretaries of tho Hayoep (Dutch Borneo) Rubber Estate, Ld., Messrs. P. O. Shaw and Co., Winchester House, London, E.C., have issued the following report by Mr. A. McKenzie, visiting agent, dated December 26 last I left Singapore on the1,670 words
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Article68 1912-03-20 7 Recter's Teleoram. London, March 19. Russian military movements in the Caucasus, which excited some alarm in Eur>po, have been suspended, Turkey having given satisfactory assurances concerning the movements of her troops towards Persia. Dbb Ostasiatischk Lloyd Telegram. Berlin, March 19. The Turkish Embassy at St. Petersburg68 words
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Article26 1912-03-20 7 Dbb Ostasiatischi Lloyd Telioram. Berlin, March 19. A report from Seoul says that Japan has postponed thebuildingof tho railway between Fjoenjcng and Gcnsan.26 words
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Article95 1912-03-20 7 The twenty-seventh auction of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association was held yesterday, when there were offered for sale 258 cases, equal to 260.21 piculs, or 34,695 lbs. Of this amount 247 cases, equal to 239.72 piculs, or 31,963 lbs. were sold. The prices realised were95 words
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Article134 1912-03-20 7 Another new steamer has been added to the British India fleet, of the most modern type. The Erinpura, which arrived hero today on her maiden trip from Rangoon, will hereafter run between Calcutta and Singapore. She is a twin screw steamer of about 5,200 tons draught with 6,000 horse power134 words
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Article268 1912-03-20 7 COMMENTS ON MR. CHURCHILL'S SPEECH. Received Calmly in Germany. Rbutbr's Tblbobam. London, March 13. Speaking on the navy estimat<s, Lord Charles Beresford said the omission to defend the trade routes was wrong. Ho added that it was a mistake to use provocative language to Germany. We wero268 words
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Article56 1912-03-20 7 Df.b OstaBiatiscbb Lloyd Tklkgram. Berlin, March 19. Mr. Churchill's speech in introducing the Navy Estimates has been received calmly by official circles here. It is in no way regarded as provocative. On the contrary, it is believed that his plain speaking will conduce towards the better understanding that56 words
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Article94 1912-03-20 7 RECOVERY OF THE BODIES OF VICTIMS. Singapore Mails Sink With The Liner. Kectbb's Telboram. London, March 19. One of the bodies washed up at Hastings is bolioved to bo that of the Rev. Mr. Leishman, a passenger on tho Oceana, who accompanied the Naval Brigade to Peking94 words
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Article100 1912-03-20 7 PORTE REFUSES CONDITIONS OF PEACE. No Prospect of a Settlement. K kit mi's Tklkoham. London, March 19. A Constantinople message says it is understood that Italy's reply to tho enquiries of the Powers suggests that Turkey bo not called upon to recogniso tho annexation of Tripoli but100 words
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Article38 1912-03-20 7 Urn- run's Tklki bim. London, March 20. Reuter has elicited in diplomatic quarters in L >ndon that there are no grounds wl at ever ascortainable for tho disquieting reports about tho peace of Europe.38 words
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Article507 1912-03-20 8 Notes in General. Tho White Star Club's second Eloven will meet their first Eloven in the final of the Juvenile Cup competition, on Saturday, the 2:lrtl instant, on tlie Malaya Football Association's ground, at 4.45 p.m. Lawn Tennis. S.C.C. Tournament. v The following arc the rosults of yesterday's play:507 words
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187 1912-03-20 8 Messrs. Charles Benjamin and Co. kindh favour us with the London prices they have received yesterday morning Quotations. Middle middli Puces, pricks. II ••u 6 Labun 9 6 Anglo- Malays ITS Lanadronsp.p. 50,3 p. Auyln .I.i\;im 6'- Ledburys 60 Anglo Johoros187 words
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Article36 1912-03-20 8 The following prices of rubber wnro realised at tho Malacca rubber auction on March 18:— Sheet No. 1 $277.01 Sheet No. 3 27.J.G0 Scr*p crepe 2*o Hark SMfl 22J.76 Scrap untreated 1 M.M36 words
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Article938 1912-03-20 8 Heavy Deficit Shown on Last Year's Working. Tho parlous position of Tanglin Club gave rise to lengthy discussion at tbe annual general meeting held loot night. Mr. Row land Allen presided over an attendance of about thirty members. Commenting on the report and accounts, the President pointed out938 words
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Article61 1912-03-20 8 It is a pleasure to note the dilTorence in the appearance of the village of Kaiuuntiog, says tho Perok Pioneer. All the ramshackle shauties that hod been utilised by the street stall keepers have becu demolished aud recent Ktalls have taken their place in proper rows. We have to than!,61 words
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Article38 1912-03-20 8 On Saturday morning, tho InspectorGeneral of Police, Mr. Cuncaden, arrived nu oxpectc-dly in Pcnang from Singapore anu ■node a sort uf surprint visit to the IVmuij. Police Detective Station. Some interesting developments are probable, says a Punon^ paper.38 words
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Letter438 1912-03-20 8 To the Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir,— May I be permitted to address you on the above subject, with the hope that you can find space in the columns of your paper, for an appeal to the property owners in Singapore, for houses at reasonable rent. Would438 words
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Article581 1912-03-20 8 Heavy Claim for Alleged Breach of Agreement. An interesting estate case came on before Mr. Justice innes at Kuala Lumpnr Supreme Court on March 19, when Dr. Herbert MerediUi Harrison, of Kuala Selangor, sued a group of seven rubber estates, all in Kuala Selangor district, alleging bieach581 words
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Article900 1912-03-20 8 Prices Quoted Id the Market This Morning. Singapore, March 20, 1912. Mails. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange am Share Broken, issue the following list of notations tbis morning I— Norn Value. buyer*. B«Ilen. 8/- Allagai 8/- 8 9 2/- Options 1'- 18 4 1 An«lo Java 674 6900 words
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Advertisement13 1912-03-20 8 For all internal oomplaints, Dysentery, Coogbs, Colds, etc., take Woods' Great Peppermint Cora,13 words
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Advertisement324 1912-03-20 8 Raffles 'M Hotel. SPECIAL DINNER On Saturday, March 23. GRAND HOTEL CONTINENTAL Salmon. Tbe only first-class Hotel in Saigon. Every oomfort. Splendid verandah. Restaurant With management, French kitchen and attendance as in the finest Knropean Restaurants. Manager G. Feraudy, late from the Grand Hotel, Paris. Saigon. Theatrical season (from Ootober324 words
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Advertisement356 1912-03-20 8 EVERY PROGRAMME we prevent is not on'y ENTERTAINING bat gives fall valne for jour money AND as is now well-known AN ENTIRELY NEW ONE AT THE Popular Place of Entertainment, the MARLBOROUGH PICTURE THEATRE. REACH KO\D, CAPITAL PROGRAMME TO-NIGHT 2nd Show, 9.30 to 11 p.m. Bpi.l Fioht at Nimes." 11356 words
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Advertisement325 1912-03-20 9 FUSSELL'S. K -jf THERE'S V A \\r4 IS YOUR V A IY7 NO W feY/BABY SICK\ Y. j J\k MILK MtS Stffo AND XLA lhat can equal Wy VJf FRETFUL? *fej j£* Fussdl J lor bahit't. It he is, it is unf We have loiters from 1 doubtedly caused by325 words
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Advertisement58 1912-03-20 9 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIMITED. FOR PBNANO, RANGOON AND CALCUTTA. The Company's Steamer ERINPURA, 5,500 tons, will be deopatched for the above ports on Thursday, the 21st inßtant, at 6 p.m. She has excellent accommodation for first and sooond class passengers. Terms and rated of freight and passage may58 words
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Advertisement1202 1912-03-20 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. TOYO KISEN KAISHA (Oriental S.S. Co.) and WESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. Tbe New Route Via China, Japan, Honolulu, and San Francisoo to a points in the United States, Canada, Moxico and Borope. Operating the New 21,000 ton Triple Screw Turbine Linen Shinfo Maru" "Tanya Maru and "Chiff Mara,"1,202 words
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Advertisement538 1912-03-20 9 STEAMER SAILINGS. Canadian Pacific Railway Co.'s Royal Mail Steamship Lin*. THB NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO BUROPE Vu China. Jai'an, Canada akd ib« Unitid Statbs. Route from Hongkong, via Shanghai, Nagasaki (Inland Sea of Japan), Kobe, Yokohama, Victoria and Vanouver. R.M.S. Bmpreas ot India" i '''win screw R.MS."Bmpre M otJa JM R.M.8.538 words
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Advertisement284 1912-03-20 9 BOARD AND LODGING. BOARD ANO LOD6IN6. Apply 21, Sophia Road. 6-3 6 .4 BOARD AND RESIDENCE. Apply Devon Villa," 103, River Valley Road. 21-11 a BOARD AND RESIDENCE Rooms and board for ninela i^ntli-ruan Terms moderate, at 11, Dlioby Ghaut. 48 a BOARD AND RESIDENCE Comfortable room i with vuranda.hß284 words
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Advertisement465 1912-03-20 10 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LIMITED. Head Office Winchester House, SINGAPORE Boatful Of DIMOtOMI A. Dbkb.ok, Esq., Chairman. A H. Faib, Esq., Managing Director. raran Kowlis, m.b., ML, Chi. J Mod. Officer F. M. Elliot, Bpq. A. D. Allan Bsq. Tow Noan Pah, Bsq. On« »o<m Tn, Bsq. KxooSian465 words
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Advertisement248 1912-03-20 10 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF MNMM. BITAJUSBBD 1881. S.S.O. Insurance In Force, over $45,000,000.00 New Bualnaaa, 1010, 0ver.. .11,340,000.00 Large Net Surplus above liabilities for Reserve and all outstanding claims. Direct Government Supervision Cash Loans, '.SettlementH, etc., made locally. Policies are WORLD WIDB." J. H. EVANS, Manager, South Eastern248 words
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Advertisement531 1912-03-20 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK 8F INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATBD BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid np Capital la 60,000 Shares of £30 each 41,200,000 Reserve Fund m. 41,626,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41,200.000 BANKBRB. Bank of England. Tbe London City Midland Bank, Ltd. National Bank of ttootUad, Ltd. BINGAPORB BRANCH. Current Aooounts531 words
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Advertisement686 1912-03-20 10 BANKING. THE tZE HAI TONB BANKING AND INSURANCE CO.. LTD NO. BT AND 68. KLING STBBBT. Established 1807. Capital paid op 11.000,000.00 Reserve liability of proprietors 1 000,000.00 OOUBT OF DIRECTORS. 1. Tak Tsuk Joom 6. Sm Kia Jam 2. Nam Km Smo T. Tso H oo Lai 8. Lsow686 words
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Advertisement1225 1912-03-20 10 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALES OF EXCELLENT TEAK HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE: HORSE AND CARRIAGE IRON SAFE; PLANTS. ETC.. The property of W N. MAS TEUTON, ESQ., AT NO. 87, ANN SIANG HILL, OFF CLUB STREET, On Saturday, March 23. at a p.m. Polished teak folding oard table large teak writing tables1,225 words
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Article1172 1912-03-20 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. In an article on Industrial Motors in the Malay Peninsula, printed in Motor Traction, a contributor says The number of petty fitates which form, under British suzerainty, the greater portion of the Malay Peninsula, can be taken, when considering motor vehicles1,172 words
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Advertisement468 1912-03-20 11 WOLSELEY The Car off Refinement and Reliability." IT IS THE RESULTS, in tbe hands ot *t i private users, that account for the enormous Ji O/e demand for Wolseley oars, tbtt is compelling 9019 Maßlttm 1 (be OX P» DR OD tbe works by tbe erection Anmntm. f of new468 words
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Advertisement301 1912-03-20 11 DUNLOP 'PJ^^«iMjj|cjßl^\ The Earl of Harrington writing regarding the Tyres "A rf on his 25 H.P. Hudson v\ 111 Car, says:— Vi 111 Elvaston Castle, Derby. JJ ill Z\ |U Tbe Dunlop Tyres have worn better, aod 111 mi ill *A been more satisfactory, than any others ill y\ that301 words
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Advertisement41 1912-03-20 11 MOTOR GARS Now in Stock. 18,20 H.P. Loraine Deitrich. 14 Metallurgique. 14 De Dion. 12 Waverley (2-seater) 9 De Dion (2-seater) FOR PARTICULARS, APPLY TO A. C. HARPER CO., Kuala Lumpur, OR THE BORNEO CO., LTD., Singapore. ■28 11 7 641 words
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Advertisement450 1912-03-20 12 TRY "Ever* drop lubricates j Motor Oil 'OK Water Cooled Cylinders SoU by V SHARPE, ROSS CO,, SIWBAPORE, j YOU WILL LIKE IT. It prevents Wear and Tear of Bearing!. WANTS. DRESSER WANTED. An experienced ilrci-cr ri quired for estate in Kflantan. Apply Barlow Co. IM v SHORTHAND TYPIST WANTED.450 words
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Advertisement421 1912-03-20 12 WANTS. TEACHER WANTED. A qualified Teacher needed for the sixtb standard. Apply No. 6, c/o Straits Time-. J3 3-A 27-8 WORKS FOREMAN WANTED. Wanted, Work-, Foreman, *'.M.S. GovernniLDt Kactorv. Applications to Executive Engineer, Government Factory, Koala Lumpur. 14 8 20-8 SHORTHAND TYPIST WANTED. Wanted at ocoo. a Shorthand Typist. Apply421 words
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Advertisement459 1912-03-20 12 TO BE LET OR SOLD. OFFICES TO LET. With immediate entry, drat and second doors, No. U, Raffles Quay Apply Ontbrie ft Co., Ltd. 1-4 n HOUSEB TO LET. "Bratbay" No. 15, Oilstead Road. In excellent condition. Rent moderate. Apply to J. W HaSenden, 47, Tbe Arcade. 612 v HOUBEB459 words
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Advertisement636 1912-03-20 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE. CALVES FOR SALE. Apply to tbe Manager, The Singapore Model Dairy, Limited, River Valley Road. 19 1 v HOUSE FOR BALE. No. 64, King's Road. For further particulars, apply at No. 29, Tras Street. 8 3 21 8 TURNOUT FOR SALE. For sale, private bnilt Obarry, Australian636 words
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Advertisement550 1912-03-20 12 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT GO. SHIP-CHANDLERS, Ibhtbbwl md Municipal Contractor!. Telephone No. 421. 108 k 109, Market Street. NOTICE. FRESH MILK. All orders for Fresh Milk arc booked up till further notice H S. KIRWAN, Dalian's Australian Horse Repository. 4-8 v FRASER AND NEAVE. LTD. Notice is hereby given Ibat the550 words
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Advertisement534 1912-03-20 12 ENGLISH MADE PIANOS ON hire: FROM $10 Per Month. THE ROBINSON PIANO CO., LTD." E. ft 0. HOTEL. PENANG The best and tbe mont frequented Hotel in tbe Island, aud CRAG HOTEL Tbe only Sanatorium in the Straits, ABB TBB BBAMOBBS Of RAFFLES HOTEL, Singapore. SARKIES BROTHERS Proprietors. u2780 Straits534 words
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