The Straits Times, 20 March 1915
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Title Section13 1915-03-20 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.752 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. MARCH 20. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement311 1915-03-20 1 'IfcEv*^ 1 SPECIALITIES SLEDGE BRAND MILK. I CONDENSED UNSWEETENED unsuigmil in Tea or Coffee. NATURAL STERILISED For all domestic purposes for which fresh milk n> used. LIBBY'S DELICACIES When ordering Soups, Olives, Pickles, Condiments, Canned Meats, or Preserve? specify Libby's SHIP BRAND SMOKED SARDINES Choicest Norwegian fish in pure olive311 words
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Advertisement121 1915-03-20 1 AMERICAN ICE-GHESTS. ZINC LINING, 1^71_ *—*.?>« Prices: .Size 1 $13.75 PERFECT j Size 2 $19.25 i j 6 Size.? $24.75 INSULATION. iM MADE OF jj SPECIAL SIZES 3 MADE IN TEAK HARD-WOOD. "5 iluTP^ TO ORDER. ICECREAM j- "^7«T Prices: M <£> I I I Quart $4.70 FREEZERS MMM 2121 words
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Advertisement10 1915-03-20 1 GOODRICH TYRES. Soli > hints I ADAMBON GILFILLAN I CO., LTD10 words
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Article1869 1915-03-20 2 THE WAR AND ECONOMIES IN RACING. The World of Football. (Fbum Oi'B Own Correspondent.) London, February 12. The stability with which sport of so many kinds has withstood the shock of war is truly remarkable. Nothing could better exhibit tbe closeness with whicb it is interwoven with tbe1,869 words
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Article271 1915-03-20 2 An Important Decision in The High Court. An important decision affecting the open ing of kinetnatograpb theatres on Sundays was given by Justices Ridley, Bray, and Atkio, in the King's Bench Divisional Court on February 2, when they allowed, with costs, an appeal by an official of the271 words
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Article24 1915-03-20 2 A woman sometime* puts her jewellery in a safe deposit vault, but the rule is that if a man owns jewellery be wear* it.24 words
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Advertisement387 1915-03-20 2 there's Purity and Vigour IN EVKR\ DROP OF READS Dog's Head Guinness The TONIC that cheers and soothes and doesn't harm. A simple noutishing food of high medicinal value. NOTE.-The above DOGS HEAD Label is on every bottle. Refuse imitations. Sold Every whfr* 6 6 ARTICLES FOR-jALE HUMBERETTE CYCLE CAR387 words
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Advertisement392 1915-03-20 2 COMPIIXION CUfICURA SOAP Assisted by light touches of Cuticura Ointment does much to prevent pimples, Mackheads and other unsightly eruptions. Samples Free by Post Kampii' Ixjok tiw trom rarest <JrT*'t: Ifsatsvy, 27. rharnrhouse "*i I>.n<!<-ii It T<nrn> *i Sulnry. Xs Irnn.in. Ll"l I .r* Town iiiniiii iilii«Ma s rs CMeanaasd392 words
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Advertisement641 1915-03-20 2 WHAT EVERY MOTHER REMEMBERS. Bve'y mot her who has daughters mergioß into wamsrjh od is rein oded of her own experienc s of g r!bood days; of tbe times when cheeks were pallid and eyes were doll, wben the back ashed as if brtaking and breathing came with pain, wbnn641 words
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Advertisement641 1915-03-20 2 NOTICES. NOTICE. RE ESTATES MAJOU OALWBY AND CAPTAIN IZABD. Any person having cl.ims on or credits duo to above must forward m»fc to President, Committee of Adjustment, R. O. A., PUksn Mati, without delay. 108 28-8 NOTICE. RE ESTATES OF THE LATE CAPTAIN P. BOYCE AND LIEUT. H. ELLIOTT, 6tu641 words
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Article2039 1915-03-20 3 ARRIVAL OF M. ROI'ME AT SAIGON. An Impressive Oration. The new Governor General of Indo-China, M. Ernest Roume, accompanied by Mme. and Mile. Roume and suite, arrived at Saigon on board the M. M. liner Polyuesien, soon after daylight on Friday week, March 5. M. Van Vollenhoven,2,039 words
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Article125 1915-03-20 3 Lance-Corporal F. W. I >obson, of the 2nd Battalion, Coldstnam Guards, has been received by the King at Buckingham Palace and invested with tbe V.C. The Kinx cordially shuck hards with him, and complimented him upon the conspicuous gallantry vcLiiJi ha<l won the covettd decoration. Lance-Corporal Dubvon125 words
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Advertisement625 1915-03-20 3 Grown on British owned plantations in the British West Indian Island Hi^^^^H of Montserrat. a >/^B Shipped in British vessels. m a Montserrat I\\ Lime Juice |y\\\ 1/ The finest health beverage Warranted a by a British firm iA world-wide renown. a Of All Stortkeeptn. iinae^aßa^.^,^^l^". !<»»« mctur A MM.625 words
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Advertisement174 1915-03-20 3 SAKURA After all there W^ V^ W-^ «B^ i 8 Brewed Is no doubt V^ wi wi WW from orly Beßt that this KJ MmJ MmJ M\, Malt and Hops. The name "SAKURA" on a bottle is like the Hallmark on silver guaranteeing its Excellence and Purity. Sole Agents ANN174 words
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Advertisement617 1915-03-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. p. 6. STEAM NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANO, CBYLON. AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, BQYPT MBDITBRRANBAN PORTS. PLY MOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued toi Ohio* Coast, Persian Oolt, Continental and American Porte. Steamers will leave Singapore on ot about— MAIL LINES Homeward (/or Europe). Connecting at617 words
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Advertisement533 1915-03-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N/YVK. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. 4 service 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 service have been specially designed and oonstraoted, and are fitted with all the533 words
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Advertisement683 1915-03-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. Kor Kretay, Paka, Trin(«ann, Biiot, Semerak, Baehok, Kelantaa Tabai. BaDßnara, Telapin, Panarai, Patani, Singora, Laeon, Kobaamai, Bandon, Langsnen, Takn, Cbampon, Koblak and Bangkok. A STEAMER Out Departure ASDANG Map. 20, 3 pm. MAMIDOL Mar. OS 27, 3 p.m. BORIBAT 3O April683 words
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Advertisement620 1915-03-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED. AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. The Companies' steamers a>e despatched from Liverpool outwards for the Strait* China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London. Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for Marseilles, Havre620 words
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Advertisement467 1915-03-20 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. BTOOMVURT-MMTBCHXPPU (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." FORTNIGHTLY MAIL SBRVICB BETWEEN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM, VIA SINGAPORE, BELA WAN DELI SABANG, COLOMhO, PORT SAID AND GENOA. Steamers are doe oa or abont the undermontiom*] dates Ootwabd. Honmu. 1915 1019 Rembrandt Mar 20 P. Juliana Mar. 30 Koningin Emma Oranje Apr. 8 Apr.467 words
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Advertisement722 1915-03-20 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ Royal Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia. 3 8, Collyer Quay, UNDBR CONTRACT WITH THB NBTHBRLANDB INDIA GOVERNMENT Tbe undermentioned dates ot departnre are oaly approximate VanLimobotenlßiouw.Billiton Batevia, Cheribon, Tegal, Pekalongan, Sev^ru* Scurabaya, Boeleleng, Ampenan, Laboean -Hadji, Macassar i Amboioa Saparwa. An-ahei, Ta'oeti Bay, Banda-Nnra, Geser722 words
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Advertisement547 1915-03-20 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. INOOCHINA BTEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. Oir«ot Sapvloa to Japan via. Hongkong A Shanghai, and to Oaloutta, via Penang, from Singapora. Taking cargo on ttiorouifh Bills ot Ladin* for Canton. Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Cbeioc Tientsin, Newchwang, Yangtese Ports, For mosa. tbe Philippines, etc., etc, eto. Steamer., Tons. Coramandet. Kotsamo547 words
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Advertisement473 1915-03-20 5 6RAND CONTINENTAL HOTEL, No. 831 North Brirgo Road. Tbii firat-elaw Hotel, within ten minutes' i] iv« from town, ht3 been re arrai Red lor a botrdiDß oi-Üblisbment. Airy and comfort able single tnd doable rooms and ba lm, eto., ou ibe Bret floor. One »nite of 8 rooms in d473 words
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Advertisement103 1915-03-20 5 CHUBBS SAFES LARGE SELECTION ON SHOW AT Huttenbach Bros. Co., 13, COLLYER QUAY. TRAVELLING REQUISITES FOX ALL Homeward Bound. LARGE STOCKS of BAGS and SUIT CASES. ft KEEN PRICES. BEST BRITISH-MAKE. The "Stronghold" Kibre Cabin Trunk, 36 in. $38 SO nett. The "Glo c Trotter" 36 in. $48.00 nett. TRAVELLING103 words
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Article1131 1915-03-20 6 Association's Results in Exceptional Year. The annual general minting of the Singapore Chamber if Commerce Rubber Asxociation, postponed from February 22, was held in the Exchange ytsterday afternoon. Mr. H. Price prtftided and there was a good attendance of other mt mbers. Proposing tbe adoption of the1,131 words
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Advertisement94 1915-03-20 6 fHtl RUbE I OP THri ROAD, j 34 n. i>. The "Victoria" Bole Age "ts for Malay Peninsula THE UNION TRADING COY., strobe The Law of Quality Is as attractive as th« law of gravity. Gravity keeps you on the earth, and Quality ensures that you art OO firm round94 words
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Advertisement638 1915-03-20 6 M. C HUDSON (Late of Robinson Piano Co.), PIANO Repairing, Tuning, Complete Overhauls. Sound Work Plant, SE'SSS. UP-TO-DATE ■ggj Til: 11M. SAILORS' HOME, Singapore. 2 3-» 1-4 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS SUPERINTENDENT WANTEP. W.ntul, Et-Uto Sup* rintendent. Api.lv Burgeos, Genoang, Johore. 20-8 28 8 PORTABLE MOTOR WANTED. For small beat, Rvinrude or638 words
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Advertisement319 1915-03-20 6 PENSION DE FAMILLE FRANGAIBE. Comfortable rooms with verandah now avtilaole at No. 1 Of k. Orchard Knad. Tennis Uouit Stabling and Oarage. Tol. 1687. 19 8 3 4 TO LET, FULLY FURNISHED. Compound House. 4 b< drponi«, Oac, Tennis Stabling. Apply Bybrook." Tunßßal Poad, Newton. 20-8-c 24 8 LOST. About319 words
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Article121 1915-03-20 7 FIXTURES Saturday, March 20. High Water, (>.'.!( a.m.. 1.7 p.m. ■soMiif* an<) bailors at Palladium. Sunday, March 2 1 High Water, 0.4H a.m., 1.42 p vi Tbaakitgiving Day, St. Vndrews Cathedral. Monday, March 22. High Water. 1.1 1 a.iv 2.21 p.m. |i|.ip...Ta (lodragiri) Rubber, Kvatts. noon. Hewitt121 words
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Article188 1915-03-20 7 Tu-OAT. Pcn&nt; aul Rangoon rioßf Bee Ipm Batn I'ahiit M^ena 2 pm Muntok .iv.l I'alembang HmM 2 pm Malacca. P. Swettenham md Penang Klang 2 pui Mi I.ih Circe 2 pm Kuala 2 pm Miri, Labuau. .1,-*.lton, K iil.it. S.ui.lakau taaa s.elangor 3 pm B.iim.i Rembrandt Bpm188 words
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Article57 1915-03-20 7 i 1,. P, -.U'l ii. outward mail stoamer H r> uu i iay. an>l ui.iy U i-\pi' MM at 'ipiu. to day. MaiU tot gurope. L»rr Smoaroaa. I'ci Lad M Aaaivai lan Haaak Mar. I *\b. 11 H Mar. II F.I) II F(b. H F, b r, Mar.57 words
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Article95 1915-03-20 7 Latest .rnvais List of Tossels in port at 10 a.m. on March JO. 1915. British. N'aiuu Date of Arriral Remarkx. Si. Muai ii:M;> Inner Roads Hong \Ux Outtr lioads Anaiuba I No. 8 Wharf An I Inner Hoads I>. rak No. 8 Wharf Jasoa No. 6 Wharf Bulimba95 words
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Article84 1915-03-20 7 The Amsterdam correspondent of The SUadat.l *taw Mf Taueblatt, ia discussing tbe ■inking >t the <ieruiau cruincr UaMUe, ia tbe Halvic recently .x--frtntt Uie upinkm tliat Urge uodern British •übmariiH* were in tbe Baltic. Tbe Ikrlincr TigrtUM a.M» Three ■■■■arwai hare ke.-> off H»l»i»K»or« \m the < iult of Finland84 words
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Article406 1915-03-20 7 Outward. The following passenger booking to the Strain are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, Hubsequent to the issuance of this list in London IVi. I.406 words
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Article454 1915-03-20 7 Sunday, March 21, 1915. St. Asdkkw'a Cithedrvl. sth Sunday in Lent. March 21. 191.0. T a.m. Holy Communion 7.45 a.m. Holy i ouiiiiiioioa (Choral) 11 a.m. Thanksgiving 4 p.m. Sunday School and Bible Classes 'i p.m. Evensong and Sermon. St. Matthews. Sepoy Lines; 9.15 a.m. Holy Communion ".16454 words
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Article146 1915-03-20 7 EXCHANOE. PRODUCE. SreoAPom, March 30, 1916. Sis., work. March 20, 1915. On London Bank 4 m/-, ■> 1 (iambi, i 8.30 do (Cube No. 1) unpicked 18.00 Demand 2,4fc Co n Sundried 10.00 Private 3 n,,. 2/4, Z. £Z On India Bank T. T. 174* ao White146 words
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Article189 1915-03-20 7 l«"H> Buyer*. Sellers. 10 10 Ampank 7-75 8.26 1 1 AyerWt,n« 0.40 C.60 10 10 Belat i-50 MM 10 10 Brnang 0.76 1.50 1U 10 Kampai 10.00 10 10 Kanaboi 1.30 160 10 10 KinteAaaooiation 7.60 £1 £1 Kinta Tin 1.12.8 1.18.0 £1 Lahat Miner 3.80 4.C0 10 8.25189 words
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Article623 1915-03-20 7 I? B™*8 Buyers. Sellers. Paine 3/- AUagu 1/M 1/104 £1 £1 Anglo Jay» 8/6 3/lOj I/- 3/- Anglo-Malaj 7,9 H/3 I/- 3/- Batang Malaka m 1/1 £1 41 Batn Tigs 1.16.8 1 1.3 3/- BekoU 1/- 1/1« £1 41 Bckit Kajang 1.10.0 1.15.0 Cl 41 Bukit Lintang 2.0.0 2.5.0623 words
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Article131 1915-03-20 7 j"J» 2 Buyer*. Sellers, II 41 B. Smelting to 12/0 la/6 El 41 Pni 1.2.0 1.2.6 I/- 6/- Electric T'waye 8/- 8,6 10 10 Fraaer Neave 51.00 63.00 60 60 Hammer k Co. 96.00 100.00 100 Howarthßrskine... :)5.00 100 7%Pref. 95.00 100 100 Kate Bro, Def. 100.00 10 10131 words
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Article44 1915-03-20 7 United Engineers 6% f 1.231 500 norn Singapore Electric Tramways 6% £860,000 norn S'pore Municipal 5% 11,878,000 l%pui Spore Municipal 4J% of 1907 t1,e00,000 norn S'poio Muaicipal H% of 1909 t1,000,00C norn S pore Municipal 4% 2,000,001 10%dia Spore Municipal 4% -EaOO.OW 9244 words
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Advertisement105 1915-03-20 7 AUCTION SALES Powell and Co. March J.J.- At salerooiu. teak bouaeliold furoiture. etc., at 10.30 March 16 -\t I.etcombe," No. 5, (iilsteail Koad, valuable teak household furniture. tc .at B.:mi March 11. At Erin Villa," No. 7, I'pper Wnki. Koad, teak huUHehold furniture, etc., at urn. March 27. M No.105 words
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Advertisement142 1915-03-20 7 I v E S f I EH) W. D. H. O. WILLS S 1 1 THE NEW SMOKING MIXTURE DF LUXE A PERFECT PIPE TOBACCO SI OF ALL THE LEADING DEALERS £BL2 Mik 'M b SOLE AGENTS FOR g\ "DUDBRIDGE" A OIL A s ENGINES L FOR KEROSENE OR CRUDE142 words
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Advertisement54 1915-03-20 7 SUPERIOR TO ZIGOMAR TO-NIOHT! at 9.30 TO-WIOHTII HARIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH North Bridge Road. ECUUft't STUPENDOUS PRODUCTION. A Drama in Four Part a. CHERI-8181 Taken from OAHTON T.KRorvs World-FamoM Novel CHERI BIUI." THE LATEST WAR GRAPHIC NO. 5, ANO IMrS TWO HEELER, A Possibility IN THE FIRST SHOW. TelepbOM No. 111054 words
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Obituary32 1915-03-20 8 Nuuav— On March 18, at No. 2. Adis Road, Singapore. Mordicai Eric, the beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. M. Nathan aged 3 months. London and China papers please copy.32 words
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1145 1915-03-20 8 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, MARCH 20. TRADING WITH THE ENEMY. The Gazette just issued contains an announcement that the Trading with the Enemy Ordinance is not disallowed, and a Will far more c'aborat-' than the original, amending and extending the ordinance io so many ways that there does not appear1,145 words
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Article65 1915-03-20 8 The Hauuc correspondent of the Sourabaya Handelsblad wires that twelvo monster guns are being sent to Russia from Pennsylvania, having the same range and explosive offeot as the German 42 cm. artillery. The total strength of the Russian army now amounts to four million men. In April this number will65 words
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Article31 1915-03-20 8 The Key. A. J. Amery will conduct the serrioes at the Presbyterian Church to-morrow. The proponed social gathering and annual meeting has been postponed until after the arrival of Mr. Cross.31 words
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Article38 1915-03-20 8 Messrs. Hnttenbach Bros, and Co., agents tor the Prince Line of steamers, are distri trating a very likeable desk calendar in Dame of that line. It is, moreover, a useful reference as to the ships of tho line.38 words
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Article39 1915-03-20 8 Messrs. Outhi io and Co. hare this morning received a cable advising that the directors at Kombok (F.M.S.) Rubber Company have decided to recommend the payment, in respect of the year 1914, of a dividend of 8} per cent.39 words
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Article45 1915-03-20 8 According to a telegram received by the Batav-a authorities from the Dutch Consul General at Hongkong, all ships calling at that port as from March 15 will be required to produce complete manifests detailing all cargo on board for the inspection of the port authorities.45 words
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Article59 1915-03-20 8 The old navy training ship Britannia, at Dartmouth, has been sold to Messrs. Hughes, ltolckow, and Co. (Limitod), Bhipbrcakers, of Blyth. The figure-head of the Britannia has been removed and is now landed at Dart mouth, whence it will bo transferred to the grounds of the Royal Navy College and59 words
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Article67 1915-03-20 8 The losal manager of the Mercantile Bank of India, Ltd., has recoired cable advice that the bank has declared a final dividend at the rate of 8 per cent, per annum on A and li shares free of income tax. £47,200 is carried forward aud X:t5,000 placed to reserve. A67 words
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Article74 1915-03-20 8 For the period from March 2f, to April 1, inclusive, the value of tho highest grille of rubber is fixed at two shillings and fourpence and seven -eighths penny per In., and the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable in the F.M.S. on an ad valorem74 words
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Article95 1915-03-20 8 A Dutch press message reports that Dr. vau Tienboven, the medical officer in charge of the Netherlands Ambulanc in Seivia, has arrived at Vienna on his way back to Holland. In the coarse of an interview, Dr. van Tienhoven stated that the mortality in Servia from typhus and dysentery had95 words
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Article100 1915-03-20 8 Mr. L. P. 10. Pugb. president, Kuropean Defence Association, speaking at the annual meeting at Calcutta on March 2, made a lengthy reference to the war and added that when peace was declared two matters would probably have to receive serious consideration. The first would be a claim by tho100 words
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Article112 1915-03-20 8 Iv view of the possibility of an air raid on London the Trusteex of the British Museum hare been at great pains to safeguard the varied treasures in their keeping. Special precautions hive been devised for the protection of the building. The mast precious of the easi'y portable objects were112 words
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Article115 1915-03-20 8 A correspondent in Brussels relates the in genious method by which the people of the Belgian town of Menin circumvented the German order to salute German officers. Ac cording to the terms of this order, every man was compelled to take off bis hat when he found himself in the115 words
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Article138 1915-03-20 8 Presumably the people who run the Chamber of Commerce Rubber Appociation would call themselves 'business men" and tell you that their lime is of value. Don the lieve it. At their annual meeting yesterday they lingered cheerfully for an hour aud a quarter over business that might have been disposed138 words
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Article131 1915-03-20 8 The report of the Malay Peninsula Ajjri cultural Association, for the jear cndi d December H discloses a loss on the year's working of 95,8'2H.55, leaving the sum of (7,601.61 to be carried forward to next year's accounts. The loss ]ou the years working is entirely due to the outbreak131 words
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Article365 1915-03-20 8 Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Knssell have arrived ia Kuala l.umptir from home. Mr. C. L). Young has obtained a captaincy in the Royal Fiel.l Artillery. Mr. A. K. Thornton, of Messrs. Wreford and Thornton. Pennng, goes home on lone leave shortly. Mr. A. St. Alban Smith,365 words
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Article70 1915-03-20 8 The annual general meeting of the linl.it Timah Rubber Estates, Ltd., was held this noon at the offices of the company, French Rank liuildingn, Mr. H. I. Mundbll, presiding. It whs unanimously decided that a dividend of four percent., absorbing 130,000. be paid and that HJUBIM70 words
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Article194 1915-03-20 8 The Stanhope Gold Medal, in recognition of the most deserving act of gallantry of the year, has been awarded by the I < oval Humane Society to Edward John Hafos, chief officer on the Mineric, of the Andrew Weir Line, "for an action of almost194 words
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Article361 1915-03-20 8 Ou T liurnday ni^lit tlicrr were over fifty friends present at a ejecting ot the liiblical and Library Ucscarch Society, at tl.u V.M < A to lmai- a paper by Mr. H. S. Markt n/ir ou the KuliKioiis l-'uitli of .lolm MilluQ, which was361 words
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Advertisement203 1915-03-20 8 MARTINI ROSSI. W THE LARGEST MOST WELLKNOWN MANUFACrCBBRS OF IV VERMOUTH SUPPLIES OBTAINABLE FROM -> The Bole A|{enU: IS cbldbeck, maggregor AND COMPANY, Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants. Will Commence Shortly. LOOK OUT FOR THE DATE. "CENTRAL ENGINE WORKS, LTD., I MARINE MOTOR MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS SINGAPORE.203 words
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Advertisement234 1915-03-20 8 POBITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT! ALHAMBRA riM Mnmr ClMmatograpti Thotrt, latch Road Second Show, at 9. 1S p.m. Mtitarplaca of Ictlon, riot ani Photo«r»ph» THE SECRET OF THE WELL DRAMA IN 4 MASSIVE ACTS. Adapted from Pierre Sale's Popular Novel. The story is rife with powerful situations, entrancing atmosphere and vigorous234 words
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Article1114 1915-03-20 9 RUSSIANS INVADE PRUSSIA. German Reprisals Ordered. TRENCH CAMPAIGN. German War Council Being Held. MaaMßt Tkliuka*. London. March Ih. 7.1.j p.m. A Berlin cmimuniijue re i aMaaki on the Oaafa and Itaatayaa faaat*. I. f»ai on to say: KusKtius invihu^ v irt i I' miia iv the ,l.i uofXsiadi1,114 words
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Article66 1915-03-20 9 iFkom Oil Own Cobbbspondkn'T.) Kuala Lumpur, March 19. TLs death ha,- occurred at home of Doctor K. M. Lianell, the Old Bedfordian and i ambridge crosscountry Blue. He was doctor for Kuala Lumpur Hnbbcr Company. He had captained F.M.S. and Selangor cricket teams He66 words
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Article962 1915-03-20 9 PROMULGATION OF SENTENCES ON MUTINEERS. Official Notice. The findings and sentences of the Couitr Martial on 20 mutineers of the sth Light Infantry and Malay States Guide) will be promulgated in public outside the walls of the Criminal Prison, at Ml pro., on March 22, 1915. A.962 words
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Article45 1915-03-20 9 (Khom Olr Own Correspondent. l Penang, March 19. liarpenden pays a final dividend -of l is pei •ent, placed to reserve 41.000 and carriet forward £2.000. Batu Kata pays an interim of i percent. Recent reports show a bil ruiucliuu in costs.45 words
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Article897 1915-03-20 9 SIR E. C. ELLIS ON THE DANGER AVERTED. A Case of German Frightfulness v The text on two big placards in the Victoria Memorial Hall last night explained the motive of the function that took place then. They read Thanks for Help in Time of Mai." The897 words
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Article229 1915-03-20 9 "DEAD MAN RECOVERS. Finds His Grave on Escaping From Germans. If I am able to tell my own story, said Private I). Lightfoot, of the 3rd Worcester*, now at home wounded, it is not the fault of the powers that bo. No man has been knocked about by them so229 words
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Article653 1915-03-20 9 What Chinese Perseverance Can Effect. We ijuote the following article from the North China Daily News (Shanghai) In the spring of 1918 there arrived in Shanghai from Singapore an old steamer called the Teresa. The voyage from the south was somewhat of an achievement, for the vessel653 words
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Article386 1915-03-20 9 Prices of Grains Lower Than Before the War. Several points of interest emerge from the statement of food grain prices in Indi.i published by the Director of Statistics, M>j t the Calcutta Knglishn. iv. The aver. <.;e retail price of wheat on the 81st of kal month386 words
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Article76 1915-03-20 9 A special Pioneer cablegram, dated London, March 5, says —The steamer Tbordis, recently purchased and transferred from the Norwegian to the British register, has claimed the prize* privately offered to the first British merchantman sinking a sub marine. The captain states that the submarine off Beaeby Head discharged a torpedo76 words
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Article761 1915-03-20 9 BIG VAR LOANS AND GENERAL CAUTION. From Our Own Correspondent. London, February 12. Although it is MM to discern noy real improvement in business on the Stock Exchange there is no diminution in the. cheerfulness which generally prevails. M course, members are inclined to be a bit despondent761 words
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Article79 1915-03-20 9 Rei'vkk's Tilkukasi. London March 18, 7.15 p.m. Current urnrkot priced Copper sixty seven linseed Argentine ">0 B -May June p*id, Ferozepore 52 tj ginyelly 50/9 March Apm rosafc 62 sellers heiup 81 J paid tin IH iron sixty-throe; linseed 53 9 May June paid oil SI A79 words
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Article2079 1915-03-20 10 FIGHTING ON LAND AND WATER. A First-Hand Account. On February l'l. The Times published a tull and accurate account, received the day before from its special correspondent at Ismailia, of the Battle of the Sue/ Canal. The account reads than Though skirmishing bad taken place between2,079 words
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Article, Illustration80 1915-03-20 10 As far as can be gathered, all the country east of a line drawn from Ostend past Lille, through Guise and then turning east through Argonne and north of Verdun to the frontier is in tbe hands of the Germans, while the allies appear to hold the positions80 words
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Article285 1915-03-20 10 Professor E. B. Copeland, Philippines, in his book on tbe coconut, with regard to suitable soils and situation discredits the common idea that salt is necessary for the full levelopment of tbe tree. He points out tbat the sandy beaches where it thrives are, as a matter285 words
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Article403 1915-03-20 10 Official Statement of the New Duties. An issue of Me F.M.s. Governuuut Gazette dated the IMfe inst. contains the following official notification of the imposition of tobacco duties to which reference has already been made in a telegram from our Kuala Lumpur correspondent In exercise of the403 words
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Article65 1915-03-20 10 i Alone with the Devil is the rather startling title of the big Aim at the Cinema Casino to- j night and succeeding nights. It is, despite the fancies its name might suggest, a modern mundane drama of considerable power, in three reels, produced by the Nordisk (Danish!65 words
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Article1320 1915-03-20 10 1914. Jane 27. —Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his consort at Sarajevo. July 25. Austrian ultimatum sent to Servia August 1. —Germany declares war on Russia and France, and invades Belgium. 1. Britain declares war on Germany. 23. Battle of Mons begins, and the French1,320 words
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Article691 1915-03-20 11 Dividend of Seven and a Half Per Cent. Tbe directors of the Hay tor Rubber Estates, Ltd., in their report for the year ended December 81, 1914, being tbo filch financial year of the company, state The net profit for the year (subject to a proportion of691 words
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Article73 1915-03-20 11 Mrs. H. IV Salmund ,< 0 Cable l> pot, K Harboui acknowledges with many thanks tbe following contributions Amount previ>uslyacknowHi!^ed A It. I..Ltliall 10 Selangoi OaM I iub ("th sub.) 86 50 Collected in HtDgkok by Mr*. BuH/ard t .i i 1 1 :> »:t1.64 l>isguste<i (ijlfer73 words
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91 1915-03-20 11 The lion. Treasurer. Mr M. Morrison, muu.ger. Chartered Kauk of India, Aus ralia and China. SiD^pon, h «s tv acknowledge, with luauy thanks, the tmeipt of the follow log further contributions: Amount previously acknow ■<«1«« i 5305..V23.4« Hooaaa Bin Uvljee Said per Mr H.91 words
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Article1058 1915-03-20 11 Lessons India May Learn From The Mutiny. The Englishman (Calcutta) baft this leading article on tbn Sir gaporc mutiny and the lessons that India may learn therefrom, unil.r the head Thu Moral of Singapore "Vc have the dtfioito statement of the OovcrnnieDt that tbe cause of1,058 words
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Advertisement48 1915-03-20 11 Wliea bappy beirta aaile aa one, And wedding bull* tliry ring, We feel inclined to kua iliu bndu An J ad ii.t praiaea hiuk Alao, wlion cojtfti- j v on t'io tar, Tin touiirnij 1 ciuinot vnd'iri PaT I kuow Uiattbe Tiotim'a Doilaktu Wjoda' U.-eat P. ppermiat Care48 words
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Advertisement18 1915-03-20 11 LEE BROTHERS STUDIO. RENOWNED FOR HIQH-CLASS PHOTOOBAPHY. THBCKFORK ENSURING BEST RESULTS. Hava your Photograph ttkon at our Studio.18 words
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Advertisement513 1915-03-20 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. IJIIIIIIIIIIUIIINIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIW Your Baby should enjoy Childhood's Happy Days jM^W^^R Thcrf isnodoubtaboutthiababyenjoying JK9 cniUhood'a happy daya. She wua reared on mWK -4tSSf Glaxo. ojr baby can he just :is strong and healthy, ju^t as bright anj intelligent— it ia JSMb/ mainly a question ot jjivinj; Glaxo. sS^i^-jL T* 1513 words
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Advertisement300 1915-03-20 11 PETER WALKER PETER WALKER LAGER LAGER »**w*-rm^. J" The Beep. Agents for Singapore GARNER, QUELGH AND COMPANY. LIMITED. RAFFLES HOTEL. Buy your Bread and Cakes from the Raffles Bakery, which is entirely under the Supervision of a skilled European Confectioner. Retail Depot Raffles. Hotel Buildings, 88, Bras Basah Road. TELEI300 words
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Article4284 1915-03-20 12 FIGHTING FORCE OF THE CZ4RS TROOPS. A Mighty Machine. The following article on the Russian army in the Daily Telegraph is by Granville Forteacue The Russian army is gradually shaping into one of the mightiest war machines tbe world has ever seen. Before the outbreak of hostilities it4,284 words
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Article235 1915-03-20 12 Capture that Would Pay France's War Bill. The Parih Journal, discussiDg the French situation in Upper Alsace, frays Oar prtaenoe is being exercised in a slanting line on the forest of Nounenbruecke Cavalry patrols have already explored the outskirts of tbis forest, known in235 words
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Advertisement198 1915-03-20 12 PRATTS THE STANDARD MOTOR SPIRIT. Obtainable at WEARNE BROS., LTD. THE LARGEST AND THE BEST PIER GLASSES Teak r»»«MTio Worh (Pilkington, British Make) SOLD BY JULIAN FRANKEL FURNITURE CO. Only Addrau ORCHARD ROAD. Only M^^wmmm No Connection with any oiherFurnlture House. The Singapore Straits, Directory for 1915. Price $8.50 per198 words
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Article784 1915-03-20 13 THE ESTATE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. Annual Meeting at Penang. The annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Sungei Oettah Rubber Estate Ltd., was held in tbe Chamber of Commerce, Penang, on Monday. The following gentlemen were present I Hon. R. Young (chairman), Messrs. James Sellar, R.784 words
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Article121 1915-03-20 13 When the German army wan marching on Paris, a company of soldiers stopped for lunch at a farm, midway between NanteailHandoain and Senlis. As is the German custom they commenced by destroying the furniture, stealing the silverware, tearing tbe linen, and drinking all the wine found121 words
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Article14 1915-03-20 13 Sowing wild oats takes on new significance with tbe price of wheat (till soaring.14 words
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Advertisement162 1915-03-20 13 Acetic Acid (European or Japanese) AND MOMI CHESTS Large Stocks on Hand. Special Quotations for Contracts or Quantities. LATEX CUPS ALL ESTATE REQUISITES SIME DARBY CO., LTD., Incorporated in Straits Settlements. MALACCA, Seremban. Singapore and Johore Bahru. THE WHOLE OF THE TIMBER Used in the Construction of THIS GREAT STADIUM162 words
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Advertisement158 1915-03-20 13 f HIGH -CLASS TAILOR and Outfitter. A large skok o( ready-made tropical clothing, in all tizee, always on band, ready for immediate delivery. should a very largo order be required, arrangements can be made to have it executed in a shoi t time. WING LOONG No. 25, High Street thill158 words
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Advertisement1165 1915-03-20 14 LAtSEgT PAiO-UP CAPITAL Of AMY EABTLEI COMPAUT. PROSPEROUS s\nd PROGRESSIVE. ™c 6RE*LE^«iy!L* MUM c M p *!!y!^ D PUAN« OP A— UIA-08. MOWKV TO CO** for an particular*, apply «o A. FAim. U»M»gtm Damn- BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID UF CAPITAL »)6,000,C00 RESERVE FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at 2/-1,165 words
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Advertisement454 1915-03-20 14 BANKING. BSTABUSHEO 1899. FHE BANK OF TAiWAN. LIMITED. INCORPORATED BY BPEGIAL IMPERIAL CHARTER. Capital Subscribed Y.I 0,000,000. Capital Paid Up 8 750.000. Reserve Funds 3,790.000. President. Kazuyoflhi Yagiu, Esq. Vioe President. Kojoio Nakagawa, Esq. DIRECTORS. lyotoshi Sad». Esq. Kyoroku Yamanari, Esq. Sbiogo Minami, Esq. HEAD OFFICE TAIHH, FORMOSA (Taiwan). BRANCHES454 words
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Advertisement1167 1915-03-20 14 INSURANCE. EVENTUALITIES mufct be ever antic pated. They may tot occur for years, bat few can claim want of experience. Daily are inoidents njt-t wheh often prove disastrous. Tbrongh incidents many a family ib deprived of its bread winner, who tborgbt, an many think tbat tomorrow wculd do; a delusicn1,167 words
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Article864 1915-03-20 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The French Motor Mobilisation. A month after the war began the French army haU 70,000 motor vehicles in use. Some idea of the motor equipment of France is contained in the following from a technical journal What mobilisation by motor vehicle864 words
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Article24 1915-03-20 15 Wirt less telegraphy travels at tbe rate of 175,000 miles a second. Given a fair start, it ought to keep ahead of Dame Humour.24 words
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Article150 1915-03-20 15 Two Irishmen who bad jmt arrived in America secured job* in a coal mine. Their dutie* were to pick up all looac tooln that were lyiou around. They got along very well until one day when they came upon a keg of blasting powder. Whisky," they both yelled together. Say,150 words
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Advertisement222 1915-03-20 15 ADVANTAGES OF Till. TUXHAM ENGINE Over Other Engines. No water injection in working cylinder Economy in fuel consumption Absence of valve mechanism Simplicity of working parts Oil pressure lubrication No electric ignition Absence of deposit Perfect combustion Quick starting Low price. TIIC TIIVIIAU A« Sole *«int« for the „;!?:,J tuxham222 words
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Advertisement13 1915-03-20 15 I Fat Children's Hacking Cough at Night Wood* Orrat Peppermint Cote li 6i13 words
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Advertisement112 1915-03-20 15 MICHELIN TYRES For Motor Cars, Motor Cycles and Bicycles are recognized as being Prices on application to DUPIRE BROTHERS, SINGAPORE. CN^V C^ O O 9S«W Appointment to U&• D mm, H.M, THE KING midlothlan'rolled oats A clean, tempting food, giving stamina— unrivalled for Breakfast. A C O«HT« FOR LBA 4112 words
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Advertisement98 1915-03-20 15 FAR EAST OXYGEN AND ACETYLENE CO.. LTD. Singapore Branch, OXYGEN GAS AND DISSOLVED ACETYLENE. Marine Boiler Repairs by Autogenous Welding. KEPAIRB OF FURNACE CRACKS. REPAIRS OF LEAKY TUBE PLATES REPAIRB OF PITTING ANO CORROSION REPAIRB OF RIVETTED FLANGES REPAIRS OF COMBUSTION CHAMBER. REPAIRS OF BTEAMER HULLS REPAIRS OF STERRPOSTS. Instantaneous98 words
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Advertisement689 1915-03-20 16 Goodrich TYRES. Pneumatic and Solid. PRICES AND SUPPLIES UNAFFECTED BY WAR. SOLE AGENTS: Adamson, Gilf illan AGo.. Ltd., SINGAPORE, PENANG and MALACCA. TO BE LET OR SOLO. TO LET No. 7. Cairnlnll Chafe. Apply Campbell acd Bergtma, 81. Kiicg Street. 82 a TO LET. No 3, Ciirnljill Circle Apply to689 words
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Advertisement527 1915-03-20 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. FURNIBHED BEABIDE REBIDENCEB TO LET. BELINDA and .lUANITA. to et furnished. 4pply No. B. Mt. Sopbia 1 r< q OFFICEB TO LET. No. 1 a, Raffles Quay, Ist and 2nd Floors. Apply OIITHRIB 4 Co., Ltd. 1412 a TO BE LET. Immediate entry, No. 74.527 words
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Advertisement534 1915-03-20 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. 10 LET. FURNISHEO. Blanobe Villa," 77, Scotts Road. Apply on the premises. 88 3 4 TO BE LET. "Utrrcbt," 11, Lloyd Road Entry Ist April. T. Dudley Parsons, 8, Malacca Street. 10-8-n 80-8 10 LET. Furnished sea-side residence, "Mafckinp," No. 14, Tanjong Katong. Apply to534 words
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Advertisement378 1915-03-20 16 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT CO. 108 109. Market Street. Telephone No. 421. Shipchandlers. Government and Municipal Contractors, Estate Suppliers and Commission Agents. Soli Aoinis The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplier Brand Hair Beltings 17 80 6 Id BUN BEE CO., 11, Roohona Road, Singapore. Provision Merchants Ship's Purveyors Estate Suppliers378 words
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Advertisement600 1915-03-20 16 GUAN KIAT CO.. 37. Philip Street 600DS REAOY IN STOCK NOW 24 215. 6,000 K<gs and Druus Ilutbuck's Colonred Paint, Oil and Sundries 16,CO0feet Leather, Batata acd Hair Belting, 24 Cook's Circular Saws. 5.0C0 Fire Brick-. J.,400 Ibs Enrope Fire Clay, 46 000 hangkolß, Hammer and axe Handles, '2 500600 words
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Miscellaneous230 1915-03-20 16 Straits Ibimes. ADVERTISEMENT KATES.— Miscellatt oas wants of every description are inserted at the prepaid rate of $1 per font iinos for one or two insertions. Notice* ot Births, Marriage's, or Deaths, if not oxceeding four lines, II each inner ion For p.p.c. cards, on pace 8, t'i. Inch Seal*230 words
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