The Straits Times, 31 May 1912
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Title Section13 1912-05-31 1 The Straits Times. NO. 23.888 SINGAPORE. FRIDAY. MAY 31. 1912. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement137 1912-05-31 1 [PI The T^ V T^ 'V T"> !*> gu* r **t** for quality Name Hi L*i k-J 1 DnV/Di and good Shooting n«ij^4iii^fi $3 75 FOR I2 OR I6 BORE mr Va^^LM $4 50 FOR I2 OR I6 B0RE $6 FOR 12 OR 16 BORE. $6.50 FOR 12 OR 16137 words
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Advertisement270 1912-05-31 1 :'-~j^- ROBINSON CO. Wl_^^ij^m H* s Master's Voice' Specification Vocal and Band Selections. .•lati<g» L y, elaittica lioiHli. Fittio^j brats gilt, THB Wocdtn (?ril l>jable Spiiog Motor. Gramophone mmnttttrnMr t»per arm. MOUSME Exhibition Sound box. VI inch tarntable and n nnilUT nr I l IV CUDniIDP speed indie- it. bUUH270 words
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Article695 1912-05-31 2 HOME OFFICE COMMITTEE OF INVESTIGATION. Case for the Owners. We understand, says the Evening Standard, that a Select Committee appointed by the Home Secretary to investigate the sale of patent medicine* and their advertisement will commence its sitting at an early date. Sir Henry Norman, who is the695 words
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Article301 1912-05-31 2 Mr. Balfour on its Relations to Representation. Mr. Balfour took part on April 30 in a discussion on Syndicalism at a meeting of the Sociological Society in London. His speech followed a paper on the subject by Mr. Graham Wallas. It was pathetic, said Mr. Balfour, to hear that301 words
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Advertisement281 1912-05-31 2 The Skin x&m\ when rough, tender or W^Xjfy *1 inflamed, needs the \'j *l/ jj exquisite relief and comfort produced by "'Hazeline' Snow" (Tmaos h>i» A toilet preparation of inimitable elegance with delightfully soothing and beautifying properties. It is indispensable to ladies for the preservation and improvement of the complexion,281 words
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Advertisement11 1912-05-31 2 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night, ,JU2_ Woods' Great Fcppermint Cure.11 words
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Advertisement692 1912-05-31 2 Are You Handicapped By 111-Health As This Man Was Now Healthy, Robust and Full of Virility, He Attributes HU Cure solely to the World-Famous Restorative, Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. For Thousands They Have Done The Same. Why Not For You One of the richest men in the world has said692 words
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Advertisement118 1912-05-31 2 After reading one day an account of a wonderful care due to the use of Dr. Williams' Piuk Pills, I procured a couple of bottles of these Pills. From the use of only tbe first bottle I experienced relief, and by the time I had taken the contents of six118 words
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Advertisement203 1912-05-31 2 IMP IS ALL THAT A GOOD SOAP SHOULD BE, AND IN ADDITION DOES ALL THAT A POWERFUL DISINFECTANT CAN DO. GERMS AND MICROBES CANNOT LIVE WHERE IT IS USED. BUT CLEANLINESS AM) HEALTH REIGN SUPREME Th« Mam* LCVCn on the Soap is a Guarantee of Purity and Excellence. ■it'll ART203 words
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Article1499 1912-05-31 3 SUNSHADES LIKE MANDARIN'S HATS. Elaborate Evening Frocks. K. and Z. contribute the following fashion note* to the Globe of May 2 The evening dress of the moment is very lovely, and there are one or two places in London where the initiated know that they can on1,499 words
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Advertisement386 1912-05-31 3 The National Mutual Life Association of Australasia Limited, Established 1 869. The first Life Assurance Office in the World to apply the NonForfeiture Principle to Policies. A MUTUAL OFFICE NO SHAREHOLDERS ALL PROFITS BELONG TO POLICYHOLOERB. Annual Income (1911) $10,268,1 28 00. Funds $57,434,777.00 Claims Paid $48,580,853.00. STATEMENT showing the386 words
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Advertisement49 1912-05-31 3 A Matter of Common Interest. How to core a cold is a question in which many are ioterosted just now. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has won its great reputation and*iinmense sale by its remarkable cures of colds. It can always be depended upon. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.49 words
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Advertisement538 1912-05-31 3 TEE FIGHT AGAINST DYSENTERY. THE PHYSISIAN B GREATEST ALLY. When Dv»entery is playing havoc with the health ami Htrength of the unfortunate •uffercr. he has urgeDt oeeil of nourishment I which in easily digestible, <loes not irritate the bowel, ami is capable of sustaining his strength, which is always greatly538 words
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Advertisement160 1912-05-31 3 JVBemKB^ c largest Szvle Jm la^B tt»v > n the Wo i- 1 J bWbT^^^bPT .^pSBSm 0k i j ill v RYb I ™"~^^s3, JbA f*SsVHHBB> y^dw ft fl P Sold by all Druggists principal Provision Dealers. UNIVERSAL (Patent Fumlgator) RECOMMENDED BY THB DEPT. OF AORICULTURB, P.M.B. WHITE ANT d^160 words
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Advertisement636 1912-05-31 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. pnra BTEAM NAVIGATION GO. FOR CHINA., JAPAN, PBNANG, CBYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLY MOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issned for Caica Coast, Persian Gulf, Continental and Amorioao Ports. Stoamera will leave Singapore on or aboat: MAIL LINES 191S (HUeard (for Ohina.) Arcadia May636 words
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Advertisement675 1912-05-31 4 STEAMER BAILINGB. RYTK JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN UNE. A Fortnightly servion is maintained be tween Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antworp, under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioo have been specially designed and constructed, and are fittexl with675 words
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Advertisement713 1912-05-31 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. EAST COAST SERVICE. For Pahang, Berserab, Tringganu Bisat, Semerak, Bacho, Kelantan, Bangnara Teluptn, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Lacon, Kohaamui, Bandon, Langsnan Chumpon Taku, Kohlak aud Bangkok. Due Dep«rtur»« 8 p.m. ASDANQ June 1 MAHIOOL Jun* a June REOANO June June) 8 Wil not713 words
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Advertisement539 1912-05-31 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. HAMBURG AMERIKA UNE. HAMBURG. t" -^->_— AUD OeUTSCH MMPFKMr'I MHRTUU. IREMII Combined Bervlae Tbe steamers of these Gompauiea maintain a regular service between Hambcitg Bremen Antwerp, and Rotterdam, and the Strait*, China and Japan. Homeward*, they are despatched fort nightly for Havre and Hamburg and once a month539 words
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Advertisement628 1912-05-31 4 STEAMER SAILINGS N D L. Korddeutscher Lloyd Br«m«q IMPERIAL 6ERMAN MAIL LINE. Tin fant ani well known mail <<t<.&mi M cf tint <<<mpany ?ai! fortnight y from Bremen. Hambarg, via Rutterdam, Antwerp, South ampton, Gibraltar, Genoa, Naples (conn, ct ing Marseilles, Napiei, Aluxandria, and vice versa) Port Said, Hies, Adin,628 words
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Article114 1912-05-31 5 FIXTURES Friday, May 31. High Water, 11.3 a.m., 10.14 p.m. Legislative Council. 2.80 p.m. Municipal Commissioners, 2 83 p.m. Saturday. June 1 Hi«h Waj r. 11.4.1 a.m.. 10.45 p.m. An F v. .n. Victoria Theatre. S. R. v 1: reting Balestier. 5 jnday, .'une a. High Wator,114 words
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Article180 1912-05-31 5 Today. Milaroa an Muar Lady Weld Bpm Hongkong. Shanghai and Japan Arcadia 8 pm Port Swettuuham and Telok Ansor Kinta 8 pm Bntu Paliat Aing Hin 8 pm Penang, Rangoon and Calcutta Dunera 4 pm Bangkok Nuentung 6pm Saigon Machew 6 pm To-mobrow. Morsing, K. Pahang, Pekan180 words
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Article135 1912-05-31 5 The M. M. company'" nteamer Bourbon left Saigon at 4 p.m. on We joetiay, the 26th inst., nd may be expected to arrive bere at about 1 a.m. to morrow. The P. and O. outward intermediate steamer Poona is due at Penang at noon on June 4.135 words
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Article453 1912-05-31 5 Latest Arrivals. Hai Chi Chinese cruiser 43C0 ton«, 439 crew 88 gnns 8100 h.p. Com. Cuing, May 80. From Colombo, May 24. For Shanghai, June 8. Rds. Afidang, Siam. str. 406 tons, Captain Uolck, May 29. From Bangkok, May 21. G.c. and 18 *\p. Eaiit Asiatic Coy. Ltd.453 words
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93 1912-05-31 5 Wharves at which Vessels are Berthed To- Day. TANJONG PAGAR Bast Wbabv Basi* Bast W. Siotiom No. I— Taroba. Sbbibs Wbabf— Kiev. Maim W. Bict. No. 2— Donera. t Cbiengmai. Nil. 6— Charon. 6 Monmouthshire. Sampit. Niw Door 7— (Under construction) Wist Wharf93 words
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Article46 1912-05-31 5 Arrivals. Per str. Rtnee, May 81. From Deli. Messrs. Gibbings and Hoppenberg. Per str. Sri Muar, M*y 81.— From Muar. Messrs. J. Giles and Totton. Per Btr. R»j*b of Sarawak, May 80.— From Sarawak. K-vd. Father Jansen, Revd. Mother Baptiste and Sinter Alban.',46 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article69 1912-05-31 5 A close, fast soccer game was played on the padang yesterday evening between the S.C.C. and the K.G.A., and concluded with a score of one goal to each. The visitors were if anything in better form than they had ever shown before, the defence being particularly strong.69 words
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Article54 1912-05-31 5 Sepoy Lines Qolf Club. The monthly medal for May was won by Dr. Fry. The following scores were returned Dr. Fry 46+48=89—15-74 J. Lornie 48 48 86 8 78 \V. G. Bell 40 51 100 18 ,82 H. W. Firmstone... 43 47 00 7j [88 F. J. Hallifax 4554 words
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Article246 1912-05-31 5 Finance Commerce. XOHANOE. SwoAPoai, Mat 81, Mil O> Lo»oo» Bank 4 m/s 14Demand 1/4^ Private 6 m/s i 4 I m/s l/4 t O» Girmajit— Bank d/d MB+ Private I m/s 1431 On Prakor— Bank d/d t«4 Private I m/s MS On Im v- Bank T. T. 174 t Private246 words
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TO-DAY'S STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article160 1912-05-31 5 I«n>e S Valnef 10 10 Belftl Ti« 10 10 Bnun« 10 10 K»n»boi 41 41 EiMtTiß 41 41 L»h»» Mine* 10 10 lUUom Tin 6/- 6/- Pahmn CouoJ 41 41 PaukAlea 41 41 Poauiß Bkhra 41 41 Poniifi Lama 10 10 Bahmui Hyd 41 41 K»Luj»n 1 U Boyen.160 words
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Article571 1912-05-31 5 V»loe ftnyan toiler* ■i: 1 AIIMM 310 8/4 2/ I/- Angle M...J ,4 4i 16/7* I/ Btttng lUUka 2/8 38* 41 41 BttnCiw 13 6.0 18 O.U 41 41 B»tn Ti«i 8.7.6 817 6 41 41 Bukit Kajauf, 8.11.0 2.19.0 41 41 Bnkit LiDtan« 4 6.0 4.1 <.6 if.571 words
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Article113 1912-05-31 5 luoe S Value Bayers Bellen 41 41 Kleetrie Tnunwayi 8.0 1/9 10 10 Ftmm Nmtb 600.0 60.60 100 Howurth Brakime CO.OO 100 m, 1% Pn< 92M 87.60 100 100 K»U Bra, Uel. 180.00 100 100 8% CnzDi Pvof* bodd 10 10 lUyurd Co. MOO 100 100 K. UMitRMkTM 112.60113 words
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Article47 1912-05-31 5 Bayers Setleti Howmrth Hrskine 6% •900,000 2* Riley. Hargreaves t% 1 284,000 2* Singapore Electric Tramways 6% 4860,00 c Spore Municipal 6 (1. 878,000 nom. Buyers Sellen Spore Munioinal of 1907 •1,600,000 T% Spore Municpa! 4i% of 1908 11,000,000 7% o%pm Spore Municipal 4% •602,900 par47 words
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Advertisement52 1912-05-31 5 Bronchitis, asthaiua, and catarrh Within my syhtcm woro at war{; I could not mecp, I could not eat, Hot was my head, and cold my feet, My nights were drawn out agony, My coughing fits were sad to see I jiiKt triod Woods' Groat Peppermint Onre, It worked a miracle52 words
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Advertisement222 1912-05-31 5 AUCTION SALES. Powell and Co. Jane 1.— At No. 9, St. TbomM Walk, off Killioey Road, teik household furniture, etc., property of S H. West. E-.|.. at 2.80. Jane 1.— At Na. 116, Ri»er Valley Road, furniture, etc., at 8. Jane 8, At saleroom, unredeemed pledges, at 10. Jane 4.—222 words
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Advertisement490 1912-05-31 5 < CIGARETTES I i In every civilised country in the World. "State Express" L*|f Cigarettes are the recognised pinnacle of quality. There is 50 not an atom of impurity in a 65 CtS> I TUI.III milUon Of h m LEAF No. 1 50 PacKed in patent vacuum ■ir.tlfht tin* rffc|490 words
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Advertisement51 1912-05-31 5 HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. You must See the "TITANIC DISASTER DEPICTING THIS TERRIBLE CATASTROPHE IN 18 SCENES. BATURDAY. JUNE 1. POBITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT. Also the following Pictures: THE LATEST GAUMONT GRAPHIC, NO. 18. Punishment 1,000 ft. Biograph A Fair Exchange I,oooft. Telephone No. 1118. K. HAKIMA, Sole51 words
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Obituary17 1912-05-31 6 Pitt.— At the Hotel do la Paix, Singapore, on May 29, George Pitt, of Kuala Lumpur.17 words
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1174 1912-05-31 6 The Straits Times. FRIDAY, MAY 31. WRIGHT ON RUBBER. We received recently a copy of tho fourth edition of Mr. Herbert Wright's standard work on rubber planting. We give the volume a hearty welcome because, in our opinion, Mr. Wright has always been the soundest authority on tho subject, and1,174 words
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Article11 1912-05-31 6 The Federal Council will meet in Kuala Lumpur about July 15.11 words
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Article15 1912-05-31 6 The Sagga Rubber Co., Ltd. (F.M.S.), ha* declared an interim dividend of 30 per cent.15 words
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Article20 1912-05-31 6 The Perak Pioneer hears that an Ipoh ovndicate has exercised the option of Mr. A. Tjlly's hydraulic mine at Screndah.20 words
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Article28 1912-05-31 6 From June 10, 1912, the first and second class fares on the F. M. S. Railways will be reduced to 5 cents and 8 cents per mile, respectively.28 words
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Article26 1912-05-31 6 Since the mining application book for land at Pertak has been re opened, there has been a plethoia of applications at the Kuala Kubu Land Office.26 words
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Article26 1912-05-31 6 The output of gold in the State of Perak for 1911 was 1,800.5 ounces, an increase of 411 ounces over 1910, the approximate value being j£J5,760.26 words
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Article27 1912-05-31 6 To No. 86, Onslow square, S.W., a bronze tablet has been affixed to commemorate the residence of W. M. Thackeray, who lived there from 1854 until 1862.27 words
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Article25 1912-05-31 6 The seven days' sale of Japanese colour prints and illustrated books, the property of Sir Frank Swottenham, has been completed. The total realised was £2,510.25 words
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Article25 1912-05-31 6 France is steadily reconstructing her navy. The Admiralty proposes to spend next year an additional sum of over £3,250,000, including nearly £1,200,000 for new ships.25 words
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Article29 1912-05-31 6 Recent telegrams from Sourabaya to BaU v a state that a bad sugar harvest is anticipated. This is attributable to the heavy storms in January and the recent floods.29 words
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Article36 1912-05-31 6 One of the valuable black and gold sarongs' stated to be worth S6O, which was stolen fiom the drawing room of Mr. D. G. Perkins' house recently, has been recovered by the police in a pawnshop.36 words
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Article34 1912-05-31 6 The monthly missionary meeting will be held in Prinsep Street Church on Monday next, at M p.m., when the Hey. W. Huneiman, 8.D., will give a lantern lecture on The Men of the Covenant.34 words
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Article41 1912-05-31 6 After a lapse of seventy five years the Blindwells Colliery at St. Germains, East Lothian, is to be reopened and two new shafts sunk. The colliery was many years ago the scene of a famous battle between pitwives and revenue officers.41 words
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Article48 1912-05-31 6 Mr. L. E. P. Jones presided at the annual meeting of the Dominion Hubber Estates, Ltd., at the Chamber of Commerce Kooms on May 16, when tho report and accounts were adopted. Mr. E. Cumming was re-elected a director, and Messrs. Lowe Bingham and Matthews were re-elected auditors.48 words
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Article63 1912-05-31 6 A ricksha coolie got in the way of Mr. E. N. Benjant-ld'a carriage on Caveuagh Bridgo yesterday evening. The startled horse reared and threw the syce into the road where he landed on his head and sustained a more or less severe concussion. The horse then bolted along by the63 words
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Article67 1912-05-31 6 An official report on the Assam frontier tribes admits that Mr. Williamson was on a political mission to enquire into the exteut of Tibetan influence when murdered in the Abur country. It adds that Mr. Williamson previously visited the Mishnii country, where he found that the Chinese had annexed all67 words
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Article72 1912-05-31 6 The 2nd Battalion Cornwall Light In fantry, now at Bloemfontcin, will leave there about the end of the year for Hongkong, where it will be stationed in relief of the Ist Battalion Yorkshire Light Infantry, which proceeds to the Straits Settlements. The 2nd Corn walls were never previously, the L.72 words
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Article80 1912-05-31 6 The silver corner in Bombay has ended. The silver group was formed in 1910. Thirty persons wero concerned in it and Ks. 30,000,000 were invested in silver. Tli. ing out was completed sixteen days ago. The operators claim to have made a profit of Its. 2.500.000. The stock was bought80 words
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Article81 1912-05-31 6 The price of English meat is likely to go up at once. It is annouueed by the National Federation of Meat Traders i lncorporated) that the serious and protracted drought of last summer, necessitating wholesale clearances of stock, is now being severely felt. Wholesale prices, both of beef an. l81 words
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Article165 1912-05-31 6 The annnal report of the F. M. S. Government I'rinting Department for l'.H 1, chronicles that the Hood which visited Kuala Lumpur on December 22, 1911, was most disastrous to the Printing Office, and left the dopartment in a state of confusion and disorder from which it will take long165 words
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Article399 1912-05-31 6 Mr. F. S. Clarke, of Moawa. Adis and Kzekiel, left for homo by tho Knglish mail this morning. The Hon. A. R. Adams and the Hon. R. Young have arrived from Ponang to attend tho meeting of the legislative Council, this afternoon. Mr. Alfred Stead, tho son399 words
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Article86 1912-05-31 6 Selections from the works of Chopin, Schubert, Urieg and Liszt comprised the programme of Maestro Mario Paci's pianoforte recital at the Teutonia Club last evening. Unfortunately there was not a larto attendance owing no doubt to the unusually prolonged season of entertainments which has just terminated.86 words
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Article165 1912-05-31 6 The Colour Bar." The following is a copy of the statement protesting against tho Colour Bar to the Straits Civil and Police services which may be seen by those interested in the movement and desirous of signing, at the office of Mr. Song Ong Siang iv Battery Koad "We tho165 words
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Article326 1912-05-31 6 The unexpected news of the death of Dr. W. T. KmmM iv NMataagfc IV, the land of Lis adoption, in M:inli last, as reported iv your issue of tho JUth inst., comA, writes a correspondent, as a surprise to a great many people here who knew326 words
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Advertisement98 1912-05-31 6 LAMBERT BUTLER'S (S Smoking '%$m Mixtures. PACKED IN i Ib. AIR-TIOHT TINS. PRICE 70 CT8. PER TIN. OHTAINABLB AT: HOOKING TOBA$5l JOHN LITTLE COMPANY. LIMITED. l^^^li ROBINSON AND COMPANY. WBl'l] )(llHlflJ KATZ BROTHERS. LIMITED. WHITEAWAY. LAI CLAW CO.. LTD. PRICE: 90CT8. PER TIN. f*\ T5 f\ O CJ G pf98 words
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Advertisement196 1912-05-31 6 For Two Night* More. NEW. PICTURES AND NEW SURPRISES AT THE ALHAMBRA BEACH ROAD. TONIGHT TO-NIGHT Second Show, from 0.30 to 10.80 p.m. THE PALACE OF FONTAINERLEAU. Interesting series of views of the Residence of the Kings of France from the XlIUi Century (coloured). THE PAINTER AND THE MS. Dutch196 words
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Advertisement13 1912-05-31 6 Latent advertisement* erf the i%j appear on page 6 and on page 8.13 words
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Article286 1912-05-31 7 SHIPOWNERS REFUSAL TO JOIN CONFERENCE. Full Supplies of Meat Received. Reotbb's Telegram. London, May 30. Tho Shipowners' Federation has written to Mr. Buxton declining to attend tomorrow's conference, declaring that they loyally acted upon the agreement made last August, which tho men have broken by tho present286 words
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Article128 1912-05-31 7 VERY SERIOUS SITUATION AT HEZ. Twenty Thousand Berber Tribesmen Besieging. REl'TElt's ThLKdRWI. London, May 30. The Times correspondent at Tangier says twenty thousand rebels arc besieging Fez. The rench garrison is six thousand, but the situation is grave. General Lyautey states in a despatch that hundreds of128 words
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Article79 1912-05-31 7 Lord Kitchener's Report on Steady Improvement. FtiOTih's Telboram. London. May I.' I Kitchener in his first annual report on &{ypt gives an interesting review aud recuvds with pleasine the |MHI progress of the eoiintry ufter eleven years' absence. He notes with satisfaction the recent calming of political79 words
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Article30 1912-05-31 7 ItEUTKRg IELEOHAM. London, May 31. The Canadian Ministers Messrs. Borden anil Ha/en sail for England on June 28 to confer with the Imperial Government, cspeciully on naval dofence.30 words
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Article44 1912-05-31 7 Rkuteh'h Tklp.oram. liondon, May 110. The King in- perti 'il the Chelsea pensioners, fmtmiaf. It MM tho first review by a rei-iiin^; sovereign sin -i- IHO.'i. Ho visited tl:.- Louse of Sir QMMJi White, who was too ill to reecive him.44 words
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Article56 1912-05-31 7 Taftites Still Confident of Beating Roosevelt. Rbutbb's Telnhum. London, May 80. Rcutor wires from New York that the returns from New Jersey end the personal compaign betwoen Roosevelt and Taft. Despite the former's pronounced victories, all the states which support Taft are still confident that they will be56 words
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Article226 1912-05-31 7 Successful Students at the Recent Examinations. The following students of the S.S. and F.M.S. Medical School. Singapore, have passed examinations as follow Final Examination (L.M.S.) Mr. Koeo Ando, Mr. N. Naganathar, Mr. Yeap Yeow Chin, and Mr. A. Anagraham. Fourth Yeab Subjects.— (Pathology, Forensic Medicine aud Hygiene)—226 words
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Article323 1912-05-31 7 Continuation of Tobin v. Gardiner Case. After our report of the Tobin v. Gardir/er case had left the court yesterday afternoon, when plaintiff's wife was tendering testimony, counsel for the defence thoughtfully suggested, in view of the apparent nervousness on the part of the witness that the public323 words
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Article241 1912-05-31 7 Messrs. Fraser and Co.'s Weekly Circular. Writing under date M ly ML Messrs. Fraser and Co. state: Sterling rubbers have again declined and the market closes weak, with very little enquiry. The cheaper local shares have however claimed a fair amount of attention round current quotations. Tin241 words
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Article878 1912-05-31 7 UNREASONABLE NEGLECT OF THE SHARE MARKET. Company Reports. The L. and C. Express of May 10 states The market for Plantation is quiet at barely late rates. First Latex spot sellers at 4s. lid. (last year 55.), June delivery sold at 4s. lid. now 4a. IOJd. value,878 words
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Article123 1912-05-31 7 The annual general meeting of tho Sandycroft Rubber Co., Ltd., was held in Winchester House to-day under the chairmanship of Mr. M. E. Plumptou. The Hon. W..W. Cook, Messrs. O. A. Kiuimel, J. Saloman. F. C. I'eck, A. K. Baddeloy, C. Brison and G. C. Procter (for123 words
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Article20 1912-05-31 7 One hundred dollars monthly is to be paid by the contractor for removing the night si il from Ampang Town.20 words
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Article288 1912-05-31 7 COURT PASSES SENTENCE ON THE ACCUSED. Two Years' Rigorous Imprisonment. Sitting in the Assize Court, this morning. Mr. Justice Ebden passed sentence of two years' rigorous imprisonment on Jules Paul de Boseck, who was found guilty of unlawfully retaining i stolen pearl the sentence, however, will .not288 words
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Article775 1912-05-31 7 Good Report on Conditions and Prospects. The belated report and accounts of the Teluk Auson Rubber Estate, Ltd.. for the year that ended on December 31 last, lias just been issued. The report is in the following terms Your directors beg to submit the accounts for the775 words
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Article911 1912-05-31 7 khooMah Lek Fined and Sent to Prison. Khoo Mali Lek, of Ipoh, was oonvicted yesterday afternoon in the District Court of the charge of using as genuine two false documents (judgment* of the Chief Magistrate's Court, Kuala Lumpur) in the coarse of an enquiry at the Supreme911 words
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Article129 1912-05-31 7 A kerb market, in Paris," was written on a picture postcard received from that city recently by a Wall Street broker. It showed an open space thronged with men, women, and boys, many of whom held books and portfolios. A letter by the sime mail explained that129 words
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Article95 1912-05-31 7 Altogether tho Academy this year is a little below the average, both in the quality of its best works and in its general level, 'says The Times. There is a general absence of adventure in it, among the young as well as among the older artists, and no Bign, as95 words
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Article218 1912-05-31 7 BRITISH NAVY MUST CONTINUE DEFENDING. No Excuse for Pessimism. Keutbbs' Trlbgram. Berlin, May 80. A Malta message says Lord Kitchener contrary to the original intention is not visiting Gibraltar, but is returning to Egypt on board the Hampshire probably on June 6. The Times in a special article points218 words
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Article98 1912-05-31 7 IMPASSIONED SPEECH BY THE EX-PREMIER. Taft Does not Know Canada. Recieb's Teleoba*. London, May 30. An Ottawa message says Sir Wilfrid Laurier, speaking at a banquet, said he would never retire from public life. Referring to the famous Taft letter he would say, under Heaven I am98 words
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Article29 1912-05-31 7 ReDTER'S TELEORAM. London, May 31. The death is announced of Mr. Wilbur Wright, a famous pioneer of aviation in America. The cause of death was typhoid.29 words
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Article31 1912-05-31 7 Rbctbb's Tilsoram. London, May 30. The P. and O. Company has ordered two new steamers of the Ballarat class for the Australian service, via the Cape.31 words
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Article35 1912-05-31 7 Rbutib's Tblboram. London, May 81. Renter learns that the cruiser Defence will be the flagship of the China Station instead of the New Zealand from May 31. No other change i- contemplated.35 words
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Article28 1912-05-31 7 Re i -teh's Telboram. London, May 30. Tho King has approved tho appointment of Admiral Poe as first naval aide dc-caiup, in succession to Admiral Beaumont.28 words
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Article56 1912-05-31 7 Der Ostasiatis* iik Lloyd Tklkhkah. Berlin, May 30. Court Bieberstein, on relinquishing his post as German Ambassador at Constautinoplo, was received in audience by the Sultan. His Majesty expressed the bopo that Count Bieberstein, in his capacity an Ambassador in London, would use his influence in favour of56 words
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Article26 1912-05-31 7 Dee Ostasiatisi uk Lloyd Teleoram. Berlin, May 80. A director of the Alsaco Engineering Works at Gracnstaden, who holds antiGerman views, has resigned.26 words
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Article50 1912-05-31 7 Mexican nerves are easily shaken in tho present unsettled state of tho country. On the arrival of his Majesty's cruiser Melpomene at Vera Cruz she exchanged salutes with the forts. The detonations I lariiml the populace, whose, fears that a biiiibardinrnt was in progress were allayed by the llritinh Consul.50 words
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Article1629 1912-05-31 8 MOVEMENT REVIVED TO RAISE A FUND. Some Details of the Scheme. A boat two years ago Major St. Clair took the initiative in a movement to provide Singapore with a hall which would be suitable for musical performances, and for those innumerable public gatherings which cannot make1,629 words
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Letter290 1912-05-31 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— Any respectable Straits burn Chinese who read the article on the Straits Chinese and their ladies by H. K. in your columns of the 23th instant cannot but feel surprised at the exaggerated statements made by that writer which clearly290 words
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Letter356 1912-05-31 8 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— With reference to H.K.s letter, the Straits-born Chinese women have abundant and more than sufficient liberties and privileges. The Singapore ladies steal out at 11 a.m. to play "bangkong" at "chitkee" cards with "kandangs and ayams" and return home at 4 p.m.356 words
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Article813 1912-05-31 8 Prices Quoted la the Market This Morning, Singapore, May 81, 1012. Means. Lyall and Bvatt, Exchange tad Share Broken, issue the following list of quotations tbia morning t— Norn Value Buyer*. Sellen. AllagM 2/10*. 8/lJc.d. 1/. Options 1/8 J 1 Anglo-lava 6/9 7/74 1 An«lo JoLoie 6/8813 words
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Advertisement8 1912-05-31 8 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure.8 words
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Advertisement425 1912-05-31 8 "atlas" RUSKILLA The Prmmlmr Premervmt/vo for Iron mud Stool. "RUSKILLA" IS DURABLE: The concentration and power in "Ruskilla" makes it last, saving the expense of repeated applications; it is economical, a gallon of RUSKILLA" will cover from 600 to 800 square feet. IS IMPERVIOUS TO RAIN. SUN. SEA AND WIND.425 words
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Advertisement227 1912-05-31 8 RAFFLES HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER On Saturday, June I. GRAND HOTEL CONTINENTAL Satitfon. The only first clam Hotel la Saigon. Every oomiort. Splendid verandah. Bestaarant With management, French kitchen and attendance as in the finest European Restaurants. Manager G. Feraady, late from the Grand Hotel, Paris. Saigon. Theatrical season (from October227 words
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Advertisement320 1912-05-31 8 KING'S BIRTHDAY BALL AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE. POLICE ORDERS FOR REGULATING TRAFFIC MADE UNDER ORDINANCE XIII, 1906, SECTION 0 (3). For tbe information of those attending the ball in honour of His Majesty* Birthday at Government Honse, it is notified that, all horse-drawn carriages mast approach Government House in single file,320 words
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Advertisement172 1912-05-31 9 The Sign S^SflL lljjj The Best Quality in Brandy |i y^'l MARTELL'S^W] BLUE SILVER LABEL. 1^ To say that a Brandy is better Than Martell [I^IH MUm is an empty boast— to beat Martel! for lj^3' If Ml Quality a frank impossibility. l^\ '«JI Obtainable from all Dealers. WREXHAM BEER172 words
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Advertisement179 1912-05-31 9 I OCEAN BTEAM BHIP COMPANY. LIMITED. FOR SOUR4BAYA, DERBY, BROOME, PORT HBDLAND, COSSACK, ASHBUR TON, CARNARVON, GERALDTON AND FREMANTLE. Tbe Company's steamer CHARON, 2,682 tons. Captain R J. Dalgleisb, is intended to sail for tbe above ports on Tuesday, the 4th June, 1912. For freight or passage, apply to W.179 words
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Advertisement663 1912-05-31 9 BTEAMEI BAIUWBB. TOYO KISEN KAISHA (Oriental S.S. Co.) and WESTERN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. Tbe New Route Vii China, J»p»a, Honolulu, and San Fraooisoo to all points in tbe United State*, Canada, Mexico at A Borope. Op*r*tl*t UN hw ?I,»o«toinriß4«ier«wTurWßiLm«n"Sm« w H«ni" «T M y«aar«" «aa Ckln Bani," Un Qumm *f663 words
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Advertisement463 1912-05-31 9 CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY CO. S Royal Mail St«am«hlp Line. THB NATIONAL HIGHWAY TO ECROr E Vi» CIUU. J*j 4M C*y»:.» AMD m«r n« Uhitbo Statbs. Route from Hcngkonp, r\% Hbao^bai. Nagasaki (Inland Sea of Japan). Kobe Yokohama, Vistoria and Vancouver. R.M.S. Bmpreso of India" Twib seiow R.M 8. Bmpress of463 words
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Advertisement279 1912-05-31 9 LATEST RECORDS. creep,: "THAT MYSTERIOUS RAG" i Witb Vocal Kffeota) LONDON S UTE.ST CRAZE Little Tich's Latest EXCLUBIVE "THE ZOO" AND "THE DENTIST." LISZT'S 2nd HUNGARIAN RHAPSCDIE UMtHINb. A BRILLIANT RECORD nuanmun Selection from the Latest London Success UHAnMINb THE NIGHT BIRDS. SHE ONLY STARTED GIGGLING CATCHY two step ON279 words
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Advertisement141 1912-05-31 9 Gasolene Light and Cycle Co,, 4 k 51, BBACH ROAD Next to Raffle. Hotel MOTOR REPAIRERS. MOTOR CARB ON HIRE BY OAY NI6HT. Grease, Cylinder Oil and Motor Accessories of every description in stock. Sole Agents of MITCHELL Cars for S. S. F.M.S. 17 1 a GERIL BREAD Packed in141 words
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Advertisement503 1912-05-31 10 INSURANCE. GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LIMITED. Head Uit:ce Winchester House, SINtiAPoRB Bonrd of DIN«tOHI c. A. VnHtttum, Bkj., Chairman A. H Faih Esq., Managing Director. rim h'owua, <>.■., Chief Med. Offloei F. M. Elliot, Bag. kD. Allah Biiq. Vow Noah Pah, Esq. O»» S»o« Tm, Hag KbooSianTah, Bag. Tab503 words
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Advertisement320 1912-05-31 10 INSURANCE. FEDERAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA. Established 1862. Direct Government Supervision Government Audit. Policies are WORLD WIDE and NonForfeitable. Large Net Surplus above liabilities for Htserve and all outstanding claims. New Business, 1911, 0ver. ..18,800,000.00 Cash Loaoe, Settlement*, etc, made locally. Numerous modern schemes. J. H. EVANS, Manager, South320 words
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Advertisement521 1912-05-31 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BARK 8F INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BT ROYAL CHARTBR Paid up Capitol is 804)00 Bhares ol 430 each Jjl.aoo.OOO Reserve Fund J1.M0.000 ReeervbLiAbiiitrot Proprietors... 41,30(1.000 BANKBRS. Bank of England. The London City Midland Bank, Ltd. Nation*! Bank ol Sootland, Ltd. BINGAPORI BRANCH. Current Aoooaata are opaned and521 words
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Advertisement520 1912-05-31 10 BANKING. THE BZE HAI TON 6 BANKING AND INSURANCE CO.. LTD.. MO. 67 AND 68, KLINO STREET. Established 1907. Capital paid or 11.0C0C00.00 Reserve liability of proprietor!. ..ll,ooo 000.00 COUaT OF DIRECTORS. 1. Tan Tick Joon 8. Low Kboom Tib •i. Tan Swi Khi 7. Sim Kit Jan 8. Leow520 words
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Advertisement698 1912-05-31 10 BALEB BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE BOOKS ANO PRIVATE EFFECTB. To be beld at Powell Co.'ft Sale room, ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE B, AT 11 A.M. Comprising, Wiiiism SbakrspnarVs Works in twelve volame», Bnrns', Tennyson's, Milton >, Longfellow's Poetioal Works; The Book of Ceylon by 11 W. Care, Tbe Story698 words
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Article844 1912-05-31 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. .A paper read before the Institution of Automobile Engineers, on April 10, by Professor W. Morgan and Mr. E. B. Wood, in which the authors dealt with the use of paraffin oils for internal combustion engines, though discussing the matter more844 words
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Article266 1912-05-31 11 Another tragic story has just reached London from that land of tragedy tbe Congo. It is reported (says the Manchester Guardian) that in tbe latter part of last year two British travellers crossed over into tbe Belgian Congo either from tbe Nile or the Uganda hinterland, and266 words
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Advertisement427 1912-05-31 11 WOLSELEY Messrs. Vickers, Ltd. The O«l> Whloh Bm bodies the Ma«imum of quality, at the minimum of oomt. SPECIAL FEATURES. Silent Running. Great Flexibility. Eleganoe of Deii|n. Absolute Reliability. SOLB AGENTS, S.S. F.M.S., CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS, LTD., Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Without m doubt THE Car for t li e427 words
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Advertisement366 1912-05-31 11 DUNLOP vK»c»liw|K,si The Earl of Harrln £too \k writing regarding the Tyres i(y oo his 25 HP. Hudson v\ f/l Elvaston Castle, Derby. fJ lU The Dun lop Tyres have worn better', and i\\ mi been more satisfactory, than any others Y\ that I have ever used, and 1 have366 words
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Advertisement196 1912-05-31 11 I nLfTW \r mm Xf TV •"■■^B ■■•II \M i <•! I|W a^Lflv^L^L^fefls^L^L^L^aaaaaW I a^al alHaßl 7*lW^vf VV ■^■^■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■JW'wTlTrTy*!^ i 85iC355' i B^s»\^ t^nLv i E§ mr Purity in Milk Means health \z jS H something new £-'l( Q H EVERYONE likes the best when they can y\ IB get196 words
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Advertisement439 1912-05-31 12 INDIAN PATENT v STONE FOR FLOORS PAVEMENTS. Write for further particulars to SHARPE, ROSS CO., LTD., Singapore. WANTS. OISPENSER WANTED IMMEDIATELY. Wanted immediately, an experienced Disf inter. Apply at The Surgery, 141, South ridge Road, or 146. Rocbore Hoad. ;tO6 DRESSER WANTED. Wanted, experienced Dresser Chinese preferred, for Mersing Estate,439 words
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Advertisement324 1912-05-31 12 BOARD AND LODGING. BOARD AND REBIDENCE. Apply Devon Villa," 108, River Valley Road. 21-11 n BOARD AND RESIDENCE. Rocms and board for tingle gentleman Terms moderate, at 11, Dbaby Ghaut 48 n BOARO AND RESIDENCE. Comfortable rooms witb verandahs available at Cambo House, 98. Kiver Valley Roal 85 3-6 BOARO324 words
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Advertisement361 1912-05-31 12 TO BE LET OB SOLD. FURNIBHED BUN6ALOW TO LET. Badar Villa, Confederate Estate Road, with hall, 4 bedrooms, verandahs, kitchen, servants' quarters, tennis court and stabling, Apply to A. E. Busrai, 27, Malacca Street, 116 106 HOUBE TO BE LET. To be let, No. 17, Niven Road. Immediate Possestion. H.361 words
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Advertisement740 1912-05-31 12 NOTICES. THE SINGAPORE MARINE MOTOR SERVICE. LIMITED. To inaugurate a regular Servioe be twfenJOHNSTON'SPIKRAND TANJONG KATONG, a Launch will commence running on JUNE 1, and will leave Johnston's Pier daily at 8.16 a.m. and 5 pm. Soa View Jetty daily at 8.46 a.m. and 6.80 p.m. Further Launches will be740 words
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Advertisement762 1912-05-31 12 NOTICES. OLD RAFFLESIANS The annual dinner of the Old Kafflesians will be held on Thuridty, June 8 (Founder's Day). All Old Rafflesians who with to atten J •re asked to tend in tbeir names to WES SWEE TEOW. oa, Change Aliey, or B. V. RICHARDS, Raffles Institution 296 a 8-6762 words
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Advertisement409 1912-05-31 12 NOTICES. KMM KIAT CO. SHIP. CHANDLERS •mrMMM iirt MMMpal CMtraeten Telephone No. 431, 108* 108, Market Street. RILEY. HAR6REAVES CO.. LD. Notice is hereby given, that the Works and Office* of this Company will be closed on Ist and 3rd Jane for the purpose of Stock taking. By Order, T.409 words
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Miscellaneous231 1912-05-31 12 Straits V)imes. ADTBRTISBMBNT RATBB.— Miaoellane ooa wants of every description are in r I ed at the prepaid rate ot II per tout lines for one or two insertions. Notice of Births, Marriages, or Deaths, it not exoeeding four lines, II eaoh isiertioa For p.p c. cards, on page 6,231 words
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