The Straits Times, 24 July 1915
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Title Section13 1915-07-24 1 The Straits Times NO. 24.859 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. JULY 24. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement272 1915-07-24 1 Ml 5u A FEW GOOD THINGS iggfe^ LIBBY'S ASSORTED SOUPS L^ w-. j In cases of 48 tins, say, one month's supply. The assortment I/Srr: ,J is made up from the following Soups:—TOMATO, MOCKTURTLE, OXTAIL, CHICKEN, MULLIGATAWNY and ll^mgATfTjJ VEGETABLE. A tin makes six plates of the MTfjfaffM best Soup272 words
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Advertisement167 1915-07-24 1 Hand and Stand Cameras, etc. AUTOGRAPHIC VEST POCKET KODAKS. A NO. 1-A FJLDING POCKET KODAKS. NO. 3 FOLDING POCKET KOOAKB. NO. 3-A FOLDING POCKET KODAKS. OUR SPECIAL FILM AND PLATE CAMERAS Mjk> In plate an<l Postcard sizes, fitted fl| B T with "Aldis Lenses. B^l^^^l WK^-- L^ THE CAMEO FOLOING167 words
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Advertisement9 1915-07-24 1 JEFFREY'S PILSENER BEER. Soli Aoimts: ADAMBON. GILFiLLAN CO., LTD.9 words
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Article844 1915-07-24 2 HUNDREDS OF SHOPS DESTROYED AT CANTON. Many Lives Lost. In addition to the miseries occasioned by the great flood, Canton, on Tuesday afternoon, was, states the Hongkong Daily Press of Jnly IS, further devastated by a huge fire which destroyed an enormous number of shops, and was844 words
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Article285 1915-07-24 2 Munich is stated to be in a condition of fanatic enthusiasm, almost amounting to hysteria, says a Huu«arian corrwpondent of The Mornicg Post. In Munich, says a writer in the Pesti-Futar, people spit on yon if yon happen to use the word gentleman.' Then285 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement412 1915-07-24 2 "We may hi depriv d ol starjhes, sugar aid fat*, and yet live but nnl. ss we have Prut id we die." CEREGEN' ALL-BRITISH well known tbrooffboat the British Isles and highly resommended by all the leading Puysicians as the ONLY equivalent to the German preparation: "SANATOGEN' FOR YOUNO and412 words
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Advertisement597 1915-07-24 2 THE DELICATE GIRL. It growing girls are to breomo well, developed, Lealthy women, ih<-ir health must be carefully noUd. Parents should not ignore their unsettled mood' or the various trouble! tbat t< 11 of approaohing womanhood. It is ai important time of life, and n<. n m wil welcome tbe597 words
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Advertisement601 1915-07-24 2 NOTICES. NOTICE Notice is Hereby given tbat tbe reward for tbe Capture of Mutineer! la increased as follows 1 1200 per bead for tbe capture of 1 each Mutineer. $100 per bead obtaining tbe surrender. ISO per bead for information tbat directly leads to tbe capture or surrender of a601 words
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Advertisement314 1915-07-24 2 NOTICES. NOTICE. Applications will ba reo<-ived at the Master Attendant's Office np tj 26th Julj for tbe post of Signal ber^eant. Salaiy 11/80 per annum with free unfurnished quarters and clothing. Applicants ehonld have a Rood knowledge of the Semaphore and Morse's Signalling and applications should be accompanied by copies314 words
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Article626 1915-07-24 3 INCREASE IN THE EXPORTED ORE. Fluctuations in Prices. Mr. Eyre Kenny, Warden of Mine*, F.M.S., reports thus on the mining industry in 1914 Daring 1914, the Mines Department oollooted a total revenue of 172,384, $37,389 of which was derived from Perak. The total export of tin626 words
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Article104 1915-07-24 3 A neutral correspondent of the The Times emphasises the remarkable success ol Ger many in organiaing women woikers, who are throat everywhere into positions o( great responsibility. A party of women of gentl< birth may be seen digging in a drainag< ditch in Berlin. Forty per cent, of tot workers104 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement311 1915-07-24 3 Made in Dublin BOTTLED FOR DIRECT EXPORTATION b,READ BROTHERS. L«ifd OakteiaNlP Dog's Head Guinness solo ivE«vwHCnt ORDER IN FAN! LV PACKAGES STRAITS TIMES —i Can be obtained at tbe follow ing places in Singapore Tbe Asiatio Ribber and Prodnoe Co. 168, Cecil street. Kelly and Wale! Ltd., Raffles Plaea. Money311 words
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Advertisement440 1915-07-24 3 Coughs Colds Influenza HUDSON'S EUMENTHOL JUJUBES For tbe cure of Coughs, Coda, Sore Toroata, Eronobitis, Influenza and tbe Prevention of Consumption. Recommended by tne Medical World, vir— Tbe Lanoet,' Tbe Australasian Medical Gazette," Tbe Practitioner," Medical Press and Cireolar, Meiical Riview," Practical Medicine Delhi (India). FOR TUB THROAT!! Jj LUNGS!440 words
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Advertisement380 1915-07-24 3 SELF SHAMPOOING With Cuticura Soap Is Most Comforting. Trial Free. Especially if preceded by touches of Cuticura Ointment to spots of dandruff and iti-hiiiß on tho scalp skin. These fragrant suiier-creamy emollient* meet i-very skin want as well as every toilet and nursory w.int. Sample Each Free by Post With380 words
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Advertisement85 1915-07-24 3 SAKURA After ail there T™^ I^Lfc lB Brewed is no doubt W^L M M Iv from ocly Best that this J^M J Jain JL X MaJt and Hops. The name "SAKURA" on a bottle is like the Hallmark on silver guaranteeing its Excellence and Purity. Sole Agents: ANN LOCK CO.,85 words
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Advertisement500 1915-07-24 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P O. STEAi NAVIGATION CO. FOR CHINA, JAPAN, PBNANG, CBYLON. iUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, BOTPT MBDITBRRANBAN PORTS, PLY MOUTH AND LONDON. Tbrongh Bills of Lsding issued tor 'hina Coast, Persian Oulf, Continental and Amerioan Ports. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES Homeward (for Burope). (Connecting at500 words
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Advertisement540 1915-07-24 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A servioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp, under mail eontraot with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been special!* designed and oonstrooted, and are fitted with540 words
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Advertisement719 1915-07-24 4 BTEAMER BAILINBB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LO. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. for Kretay, Tringtrsnr, Bimrt, Semerak, KelanHs, Tabai Bangnara, Tulupin, Patani, Singors, Laeon, Kobssmni, Bandon, Langsaen, Taka, Champon, Kohlak and Bangkok Out Oapartura ■.a. MAHIDOL July B 6 July 98, 8 p.m. a... BORIBAT 28 SO, S p.m. a.a. ASDANG Aug. S719 words
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Advertisement628 1915-07-24 4 STEAMER SAILINGS OCEAN STEAM BHIP CO. LIMITED, AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO. LTD The Couipanies steamers are despatcbod from Liverpool outwards for tho Strain. China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London. Amsterdam and Antworp every fortnight; lor Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and tor Marseilles, Havre628 words
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Advertisement593 1915-07-24 4 STEAMER SAILINGS BTOOMVMRT MAATSCHAPPI (STBAMSHIP OOMPANT) "NEDERLAND. 1 FORTNIGHTLY MAIL SBRVICB BBTWBBN JAVA AND AMSTBRDA* VIA SINQAPORB, BELAWAN DBM SABANO, COLOMBO (optional) PORT SAID AND OBNOA. Stuamers are due on or about the andtir mentioned dates OOTWABO. HOMBWABD. 1916 1914 Vondcl Aug. 8 Oranje July 34 Eoningin d. Ned. Rembrandt593 words
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Article728 1915-07-24 5 . Prices Quoted In the Market This Morning, Singapore, July '24, ISIR. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, Exchange and hare Brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning:— The quotations on Sterling Share* are only nominal. Norn. Valci. Buyers. Sillies. 2/- All&gar 1/11 3/8 1 Anglo Java 6/8728 words
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Advertisement545 1915-07-24 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. STRAITS STEAM SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED. SINGAPORE AND BANGKOK. A first-class passenger steamer will leave Singapore every Saturday, at 12 inon, for Bangkok. s.s. Katong" sails Saturday, July 24. For particulars as to Freight, Passage, etc., apply to 4, Raffles Quay. M 809 ELLERMAN LINE TO LONDON. s.s. Branksome545 words
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Advertisement542 1915-07-24 5 NOTICES. NOTICE. The Power of Attorney granted by as, the undersigned, on tbo lot dsy of January 1018, in favour of Mr. W. Zollikofer ba« been revoked and canoelled. JAEGBR k CO. Singapore, 18th July, 1916. 14-7 267 USEFUL TOJ»LANTERS. OUR GROUND NUT CAKE which is only once pressed, is542 words
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Advertisement201 1915-07-24 5 Jgl|L NO. 5 ROYAL jg The Master Model. 11 A -y g- A&SSSSSBS/'lSi Mb Defies Competition. m) Supplanting all other Makes. f -A-xrrTt t-? Sol. Agents for S. S. 4K.M. S. W^ttffiM HUTTENBACH BROS., **Z«f HIGH-CLASS /jij* TAILOR A xm and Outfittep- \'l H A large etccK oi ready-made tropi201 words
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Advertisement117 1915-07-24 6 Earthenware LATEX CUPS Different Sizes. White or Green Glazed. OVER 1,000,000 IN STOCK. lee: kiivi soo, 1. Change Alley, Singapore Tslegraphlc Address: LEEKIMSOO. •21 -7 I 20-1-16 KELEMAK RUBBER ESTATE. LTD. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, tbat the Transfer Register of the Company will be eloaad from the 80th July to117 words
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Advertisement572 1915-07-24 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. TO LET. FURNISHED. Lisvane, 74. King's Road, c ear Clnny Rosd Station. Kent 170. Entry Bth October. Apply to J. M. Maclean, Liavane. U4-7 80 7 NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given, tbat the Power o( Attorney granted by Aramogam Annamalai to S. Muthu Tauaby has been revoked. Dated572 words
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Advertisement217 1915-07-24 6 LEBBONB ARE DIFFICULT 1 WHEN YOUR PIANO IS OUT OF TUNE Do Youc Own playing jusitioe by having it OVERHAULED BY AN EXPERT A 8 H. C. HUDSON WHO WILL SEE TO IT Late or Robinson Piano Co.) THOROU6H. QUICK. CHEAP. Tel. ÜBS Sail ops- Home Singapore 6 6c 6-8217 words
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Article130 1915-07-24 7 DAILY TIME TABLE FIXTUES Saturday, July 24. aiffb W«t«r J 21 i in., 789 p.m Taaglin Cl ill na^etiag, 9.15 p.m. sjnd«y, July 25. di«h Water. HI II am.. 8 41 pm P. and O. outward mail expected. Monday, July 26 Hi«b Watty. IK.'iJ am.. 9 :H p m. Kelemik130 words
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Article108 1915-07-24 7 SINGAPORE MAILS CLOSE. Dill! (BXOIPT SunD4Yj Bf T«" Federated Malay States. lVkan, Malacca. Muar and Penang 5 ptu To-D*T Pri^i Ktjab. T-mbilaban aod lodra^iri 1} lorra 2 pm Saigon Katupot piu Batu i'ahat Meaa 2 pm Pootianak Khoeo Foong 2 pm Malacca, P. Swottenham and PeMßg KiuU 2 pm Haogkok108 words
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Article217 1915-07-24 7 Train Services. The mail triius from Singapore for the north ltiave T<tnk l>ivl station daily at 7 a.vi iv 1 7 p m.. atiMaal Kmla Lumpur at 7.18 p.m aod 6|jam respectively. The through express to Penang leaves Kia'a Lumpur at 8 a.ru. daily, arriving at Poainy at 6.23 p.m217 words
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Article148 1915-07-24 7 Mail Steamer Movements. The P. and O. outward mail steamer Malta has l«ft Colombo and is due at Penang at 6 a.m. today. She may be expoc'-od to arrive bere at 7 a.m. on Monday, July 26. Oar attention has been called to the fact (hat our arrivals in London148 words
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Article69 1915-07-24 7 . Latest Arrivals. British. Dutch Van der Hagen 23 7. 15 Inner Roads Oranje 24 7 15 Japanese. Saigon Mara £4 7-15 Outer Roads Amagisan Maru Name Date of Arrival Remarks. City of Kristol Aiuherst Ciorgon Hong Aik Muck I.iiu Meranti Hock Tew Roina Esmeralda Viol ante Golconda 1'i-rak69 words
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Article214 1915-07-24 7 Outward. I The following passenger booking* to the Straits are taken from th« London and China GzpresH. It should be understood that, in ■otuc instances, bookings may be provisional md tint iot< odiag passengers may alter their irrangements, subitequent to the ibsuance of this list in London214 words
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Article165 1915-07-24 7 FINANCE AND COMMERCE. EXCHANOE. SINOAPOBB, JI'LY 24, 191 S. On London Bank 4 m/s I Demand 2 4 Private 8 m/s 3/4 On India Bank T. T. 176J On Honokono ..Bank d/d £4J On Shanghai ...Bank d/d IC4 On Java Bank T. T. 140{ On Japan Bank d/d 1182 Sovereigns165 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article196 1915-07-24 7 Jf 8 6 Bayers. Sellers. 10 10 Amptng 6.50 6.75 1 1 Aver Weng 1M C.45 10 10 BeUt 2.25 280 10 10 Kampsi 6.00 10 10 Kanaboi 0.05 1.05 10 10 KintaAfigcciation 7.00 41 41 KinteTin 1.14 A 1.17.6 41 41 Lahst Mine* 8.75 4.25 10 8.25 Malayan196 words
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Article663 1915-07-24 7 RUBBER. ff 8 138 1 Buyers. Sellers. 2/- 2/- Allagat 1/11 2/8 41 41 Anglo- Java 8,9 2/- 2/- Anglo-Malay 8/- 2/- 2/ BatanK Malaka 1/1* 18 £1 £1 Bato Tiga 2 5.0 2 0.0 2/- 2/- Bekoh 1/8 1,4J kl 41 Bakit Kajang 1.12.6 1.16.8 £1 XI Bukit Lintang663 words
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Article122 1915-07-24 7 II 41 B. Bmeltina Co. 10/3 16 9 II 41 IA6 1-5-0 i/- Bleetrie Twajrs 2/8 8/--10 10 Fr»ser Neave 60.75 61.25 60 60 Hammer k Co. 115.00 117.60 LOO Howartb Krokioe 85.00 100 7% Prat. 95.00 100 100 Ktti Bro, Del. 85.00 10 10 M»yn»rd Jk Co. 0.59122 words
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Article43 1915-07-24 7 United Engineers 6% .1,284 600 aom Singapore Electric Tramways 6% £850,000 norn Spore Municipal 6% 11,978,000 norn Spore Municipal 4i% of 1007 •1,600,000 norn Spore Municipal H% of 1900 51.001.0C0 aom Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,0f0 10%dfc 8 pore Municipal 4% £BOO,OCO B%dia43 words
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Advertisement210 1915-07-24 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. BRITISH INDIA 81 EAW NAVIGATION COMPANY. LIMITED. FOR BANCKC n? a•. ZAtDA it iot Liiod to maictain a fortnightly aerrioe to tb» abeve port and will I ntxt rail on cr about tht 4:b AogDßt, 1916. For Freight or Paasaee, apply to BOCSTBAD CO., Agent*. _38J 4-8 THIB210 words
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Advertisement128 1915-07-24 7 BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. Oompacy'R steamers wilt be despatched a. follow). TO PENANG AND C4LCUTTA. a Go'conda At 9 p m.. m 26th Joiy, 19)5. TO PBNANO AND RINQ3ON. m.». Bangala At 4 p.m. od «9th July, 1916. TO P')RT SWETTBNHAM, PENANO, MADRAS »N-i NBOAPATAM. a. Tar* At128 words
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Advertisement212 1915-07-24 7 "SPRINGBOK" THE GENUINE BOER TOBACCO. Manufactured from the finest Magaliesberg Tobacco. OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE in 4-oz. SEALED BAGS. FRASER k CHALMERS, LTD. (CONTRACTORS TO THE BRITISH ADMIRALTY A WAR OFFIGK.) ENGINEERS MANUFACTURERS OF MACHINERY FOR ALL MINING POWER PURPOSES. HEAD OFFICE WORKS Erlth. Kent, England. LONDON OFFICE: 3. London Wall Bld£s212 words
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Advertisement92 1915-07-24 7 I*** The quotatioas ol sterling shares mast be regarde 1 as puroly nominal loa It present. H4RIMA HALL CINEMATOGRAPH NORTH BBIDOB KOAD. 9-1 S TO-NIGHT 9-1 S Saturday 24th, Monday 26th July. ULI6 lEM»TIONtL WlLl aMMaL DRAM* THE ADVENTURES OF KATHLYN No. 6 Three Bags of Silver No. 7 The92 words
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Obituary32 1915-07-24 8 . In fond and loving memory of Aurora, beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Leicester, who died 24th .luly. 1912, and ol her Twin sister Eudora, who preceded her.32 words
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1081 1915-07-24 8 The Straits Times. SATURDAY. JULY 34. COURAGE AND LOYALTY. Your men do not fear death. They scorn t) take cover, and rush against a curtain of rifle fire as boldly aa if it were a mere hailstorm. The British losses have been relatively enormous, and this recklessness is the explanation.1,081 words
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Article15 1915-07-24 8 Prince Jjachim, one of tha Ktixcr's sons, has joined a corps of aviators in Flanders.15 words
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Article12 1915-07-24 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 6, 7 and 11.12 words
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Article18 1915-07-24 8 An arrangement for the supply of coal to Denmark baa been mule between the British and Danish Governments.18 words
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Article16 1915-07-24 8 The Amateur Musical and Dramatio Association, Singapore, is exempted from registration under the Societies Ordinances 1909.16 words
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Article25 1915-07-24 8 The contract for the construction of the new bridge over the Klang River at Damansara has been given to Messrs. James Craig, Ltd., of Klang.25 words
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Article26 1915-07-24 8 To-morrow evening, at St. Andrew's Cathedral, there will be a short service of music rendered by the choir at the conclusion of the S.BO o'clock service.26 words
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Article25 1915-07-24 8 The Canton Flood Relief Fund at Kuala Lumpur amounts to 128,027, including the sum of 925,000 already remitted to Hongkong by Towkay Loke Yew, C.M.G.25 words
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Article32 1915-07-24 8 No wines will be drnnk at Government House, Bombay and Poona, in future until after the war. Whiskey and brandy will be handed round at big dinners, but no liqueurs or champagne.32 words
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Article32 1915-07-24 8 In accordance with the provisions of The Holidays Ordinance 1879, Saturday, July 81, and Monday, August 2, will be observed throughout the Colony as a public holiday and a bank holiday, respectively.32 words
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Article37 1915-07-24 8 At a special meeting of the Kapar Athletic Club held on Thursday, under the chairmanship of Mr. Noel Fisher, of Harpenden estate, Mr. Victor Kinlocb, patron of the club, delivered a very instructive lecture on the war.37 words
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Article41 1915-07-24 8 The Municipal Council of Saigon has unanimously adopted the proposition of the mayor, M. Cuniac, to erect in the town a monument to all Saigonese and CochinChinese who fall on the battlefield and whose uamea will be engraved on the marble.41 words
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Article47 1915-07-24 8 On Wednesday last and again yesterday we gave details of the terrible floods in and around Canton and also of the havoc caused by fire in the Southern capital oi China, and today we published an account of the disasters written by our special correspondent at Hongkong.47 words
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Article44 1915-07-24 8 There has been a strange outbreak of measles among grown-up people in England, and it halt largely affected the soldiers and brought serious results in the case of some men. There have been 2.50J cases of cembro-spinal disease recently, but they are rapidly decreasing.44 words
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Article51 1915-07-24 8 It is stated in the Straits Echo that one of the German managers in Sumatra, recently dismissed by Messrs. Harrisons and Croxfield under instruction from their London office, is to receive 60,000 guilders compensation for the loss of his appointment. He bad just signed a new agreement for live years'51 words
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Article75 1915-07-24 8 Replying to a question in the House of Commons on Jnne 24, the Under Secretary of State for Home Affairs stated that since the beginning of the war there had been fourteen aerial attacks upon England, princi pally made upon defenceless towns or villages. These attacks bad resulted in 6675 words
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Article83 1915-07-24 8 Now that the Emdtn is being broken up and relics aie being sent to Australia, we hope, says The Englishman, that India will not bd forgotten. "As an Australian ship smashed the marauder, we suppose Australia is entitled to the lion's share of the plunder, but as India suffered the83 words
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Article92 1915-07-24 8 Messrs. Harrisons and Crosfield, Ltd., Kuala Lumpur, agents for the P. and O Co notify the Malay Mail that they are in receipt of advice from the P. and O. agent, Singa pore, informing them that the managing directors of the P. and O. Company have written him as follows92 words
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Article97 1915-07-24 8 There is great activity in the legal profession at home in connection with wills. Men going to the front are naturally making their wihs, and many testaments already made have to be altered on account of the deaths reported in the casualty lints. Again, with the considerable decliuc in the97 words
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Article88 1915-07-24 8 Radio-telegraph rules under the Telegraph Ordinanoe, 1895, are printed in the Gazette. Kaiio-telegrams are aco pted at any postal tel graph office in the Straits Settl> ments for transruisiion to ships t quipped with wire less telegraph apparatus through the coast stations in the Straits Settlements, lladio telegrams may be88 words
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Article110 1915-07-24 8 A telegram from The H igoe siys that the editor of the Rotterdam Maaebode has been sentenced to ten days' imprisonment and fined £j for having, according to the Court, insulted the sovereign of a friendly Puffer the Kaiser. Ttie Maasbode spoke of William of Potsdam as being a doublefaced110 words
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Article324 1915-07-24 8 Mr. Eric Tregear Williams is to be a police magistrate for Malacca. Mr. D. K. Somerville has born appointed a member of the Singapore Harbour Hoard. Capt. Ferrers, brother of Mr. H. N. Ferrer*, Koala Lumpur, has been awarded tuo D.S.O. Mr. H. A. Forrer is to324 words
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Article49 1915-07-24 8 . The outward P. and O. mail steamer Malta did not reach Penang to-day in time to connect with the south bound express so that the mail will not be available here till Monday morning. The Malta is expected to arrive here at 7 a.m. on Monday.49 words
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Article110 1915-07-24 8 . In the District Court, at Bukit Mertajam, a European planter has neon fined if>oo for voluntarily causing hurt to a Hindu woman, and the Tindal was fined 150 for using criminal force. The SolicitorGeneral and the Superintendent of Indian Immigrants were present. It is said, according to110 words
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Article130 1915-07-24 8 The Ho Hong Stoaiuship Co., Ltd., have now completed their arrangements to purchase the P. and O. steamship Orieutal which recently passed through here with the outward mail. The vessel will be handed over in HongkoDg and will be re classed and re named befoie Im iii^130 words
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Article238 1915-07-24 8 An English mixniooary, who has had exceptional opportunities for enquiry recently among missionaries of various denominations, in a letter to the Madras Mail, vouches that an emphatic hope exists that every Gorman missionary, man and woman, will speedily be shut away in safety, and al the238 words
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Advertisement117 1915-07-24 8 OLD TOM Jas. uondon COUTTS GIN #Co. Sole Importer!: /CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CoX Wholesale and Retail Wine and Spirit Merchants. Johore Agents A. O. HARPKR A GO. N. !q^^> ROSS'S 3 «W DRY BELFAST x-Vf'NGERALE -'V OBTAINABLE. .'^"S jA-<s^~ i. Sole Agents: vS^^JSf JOHN LITTLE CO., K^fc^&E*^ I IMITED I CENTRAL117 words
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Advertisement297 1915-07-24 8 ALHAMBRA Ths Pissssr eii»«m«iotr.»h Thsstrs, Isieh Road 2nd Skew, HI psi. Pathe's Powerful 8 C. A.G.L Drama THE GOLDEN SWORDKNOT IN 8 PARTS. ■l M Dsslel Rich*, the Cstabratsd Author. The theme is a clean and wholesome one, intensely interesting, and with most picturesque scenes. A Drama of the Thames297 words
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Article1981 1915-07-24 9 WARSAW BATTLE. Russians Still Fighting Fiercely. ITALIAN CAMPAIGN. Desperate Rock Fighting. Kn irs's Telegram. I ..in Inn, July 22, 7.50 a.m. Amsterdam That the battle of Warsaw is unabated in fury is shown in to night's Berlin coinoiuniq tie also that the Russians are hoi. ling successfully every1,981 words
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Article40 1915-07-24 9 RioTiß's Telegrams. London, July 28, 2.20 p.m. New York Two strikers have been killed and eight wounded at Bayonne in attacks upon the guards of the Standard Oil works. One of the wounded is an ex Austrian soldier.40 words
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Article37 1915-07-24 9 P. AND O. BENALLA. Recter's Tilkqram. London, July 28, 8.25 p.m. The P. and O. Benalla wirelesses that she reaches Durban to morrow and that the danger from fire is over. Tbe Otaki has resumed her voyage.37 words
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Article92 1915-07-24 9 Rei-ter's Telegram. London, July '_M. The death is announced of Sir Saodford Fleming. Sir Sandford Fleming, K.C.M.G., had been Chancellor of Queen's University, Canada, since 19H0. In his younger dajs, he enjoyed an extensive practice as chief engineer of railway and other publicworksand had taken a great interest in92 words
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Article161 1915-07-24 9 Handicaps For First Day. (From Oru Own Correspondent.) Penang, July 28. Following are weights for the first day's racing at Penaog on Thursday next Rack No. 1. Five furlongs. Barnabas 10.3 Flywheel 9.2 Pent Etre 8.8 Noreen 7.12 Neah 7.7 Rack No. 2.- One mile. Tom Tom 10.161 words
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212 1915-07-24 9 . The bon. treasurer, Mr. John Groig, manager, Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, Singapore, begs to acknowledge witb many thanks receipt of the following further contributions Previously acknowledged 1885,642.86 F. S Monteith 25 Bishop of Singapore (monthly) 25 Smith, Macindoe, Hendrie and C'urr,212 words
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Article82 1915-07-24 9 A correspondent writes to an Indian contemporary I wonder if the following yarn is known to you A certain gentleman of not uncommon wit was staying recently at Jbelum. The hemt was too much fur him. so be deci led upon coming up to Simla for a short time, and82 words
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Article1321 1915-07-24 9 GOVERNOR OPENS RECREATION ROOM. The Colony's Thanks to the Men. Yesterday afternoon's most pleasant function at the Y'.M.C.A., when the recreation room for soldiers and sailors was opened by his Excellency the Governor, should leave no doubt in the minds of the men of both services1,321 words
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Article958 1915-07-24 9 . Kwong Vik Bank Director Found Guilty. The trial of Lim Tiang Seng, ex director cf the Kwong Vik Bank, on a charge of criminal breach of trust, as a banker, in respect of 167,059, was continued throughout yesterday in Mr. Justice Earushaw's Court of Assize. In the morning,958 words
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Article1372 1915-07-24 10 VILLAGES »ND TOWNS COVERED BY INLAND SEA. From Our Specjal Correspondent. Hongkong, July 16. In a recent letter the present writer remarked ou tho work of the West River Relief Committee and observed with satisfaction that part of the money raised after the floods of a yew1,372 words
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Article521 1915-07-24 10 Dree Cheers For Bryan De Next President A telegram from London to the New York Herald I Paris edition), dated June 26, states Mr. Byran, former Secretary of State, achieved a modest triumph in New York last uight in the role of a German hero, says521 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article49 1915-07-24 10 Tbe annual general meeting of the Chinese Swimming Club will be held at the club bouse to-morrow at 280 p.m. Business: To receive report of the committee, to elect office bearers for tbe ensuing year, and to consider any other matter that may be brought forward.49 words
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Article81 1915-07-24 10 5.C.C. Tournament. The following ties will be played on Monday Championship. Teale t. Edwards. B Class Doubles. Mackay and Black well v. Strcdwick and Davies (to finish). Tuesday's Ties. CIUMI luNSllll Terrell v. Christie, (iaunt Teal or Edwards. C Class Sim lbs Final. Wilson v. Wardle (to finish;.81 words
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Article26 1915-07-24 10 Ducks have proved to be much more effective destroyers of mosquitoes than flab, according to the experiments carried oat by Dr. S. G. Dixon, of Pennsylvania.26 words
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Article1270 1915-07-24 10 PENGKALAN DURIAN ESTATE. Congratulations on a Successful Year. The fourth annual general meeting of shareholders in tbe Pengkalan Duriac Estate, Ltd., was held at Shanghai on July 9, when Mr. L. E. Canning presided, supported by Messrs. P. F. Layers and R. Ure Hummel, directors, and the attendance represented 11.4:f51,270 words
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Article591 1915-07-24 10 Powers Conferred on the New Board. The regulations to secure tbe control by tbe State of tbe sale and supply of intoxicating liquor in oortain areas during tho war, in order to increase the efficiency of labour, were issued in a supplement to tbe London Gazette, having been591 words
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Article222 1915-07-24 10 The Palladium management will present on Monday night what is claimed to be one of tbe most wonderful pictures ever produced. It depicts Annette Kellerman, the worldfamous swimmer, in a phantasy, Neptune's Daughter. The name of Annette Kellerman is well known as the champion lady swimmer and diver222 words
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Article96 1915-07-24 10 The Archbishop ot Canterbury, at Lam beth Palace, suggested tbe enrolment of a body of women to sustain a continuous chain of silent prayer from 8 in the morning to 8 at night, or, alternatively, a general spoken prayer at noon, when the church bells wonld remind Christians of their96 words
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Article1316 1915-07-24 10 LIEUT. WARNEFORDS FATAL FALL. His Adventurous Career. There will be numberless personal stories of tbis war all we shall care to read of it in tbe happy future to show tbe little ironies of life and chance but the story of Lieut. Warneford, wbo fought and destroyed a1,316 words
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Article823 1915-07-24 10 A WOMAN AND A COBRA. Thrilling Snake Story from South India. The following ace junt of how a large cobra was caught by an Indian woman is suit to tbe Madras Mail by a Bangaloro correspondent I had often heard stories about a snakecatch ing caste of Indians in Southern823 words
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Article121 1915-07-24 10 . The Director of Agriculture, I.M .S., Mr L. Lewton Brain, in bis report for IW4 says A visit was paid by the first assistant agricul tural chemist to Cameron's Plateau," lying in tbe mountains, north east of Tapan, on the Perak Pahang boundary, to MniM whether121 words
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Article449 1915-07-24 11 . Battalions on The Four-Lotnpany Basis. '1 Ik (iovermuent of ludia have dncided thai tin fi'in company '"'«aiiis^tii)ii shall be adoptol in battalions of the Territurial force now Bervinr in Imlia. The wsr < lurut vi 11 satsasEM uudcr thih organisation is given. (>tlic«r« commanding companies will be449 words
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Article465 1915-07-24 11 CHURCH SERVICES. Sunday, July 25, 1915. Tan. Lin (j.uiii-ns i in ■> ii— B a.m. Parade followed by Holy Communiun. St. tana's Church, Stamford Roaf>.— 9.80 a.m. iHukkico '2 p.m. i Canton' se 4 p.m. (Fouchowi 7.:t0 p m (Malay) EnKlisli Ist and :trd Sundays of every month at 7.3465 words
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Article43 1915-07-24 11 . Tbe committee gratefully acknowledge the following farther subttcriptioM Previously acknowledged ...110,074.71 Uolfler— tbe base (second dosatioai 10. l>r. Mac^itKoi. Koala Lumpar 18 2 MrMaarioer'it/maurice.l MU. 46 Holfcor— Uie Dane Itlnrd donation) 10 10.154.71 W H. Ma. ,l;Bi OM, Hon. Troanu.r43 words
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Advertisement399 1915-07-24 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. SHORTHAND TYPIST WANTED. Experienced Slior hand Typist wanted I by loEdi' g Finn. Go d nalary and prospec s Apply K. ni. L., c/o S.iaits Times. 24 7 o OALK PERFORMANCE. PRINCE HERNANI W 111. 11l- I.IVhV TO-NIQHT! TO-NIGHT BY THE STAR OPERA AT THK THEATRE ROYAL. North399 words
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Advertisement370 1915-07-24 11 L4TE3T ADVERTFSEMENrS. WITHOUT OUR CONSENT MOITRIE PIANO was SUPPLIED TO THE GERMAN AUXILIARY CRUISER PRINZ EITEi FRIEDRICH. We regret to disappoint the Customer for whom this pjrtioular instrument was intended, but we are still manufacturing these splendid Pianos which can be seen and tried at our showrooms. S. Moutrie Co.,370 words
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Advertisement242 1915-07-24 11 GREENLEES BROS. M. 'OLD PARR' jfegrijt WHISKY r Z&^ 6 m P°rters rf 'M HIBBERT, WOODROFFE I CO., l^L^ M LIMITED. (Incorporated in England). RAFFLES HOTEL Special Dinner TO-NIGHT, sftt 8. 1 Orchestra in attendance ADELPHL HOTEF MUSIC DURING DINNER TO-NIGHT. ORCHESTRA will cortinue playing until midnight. DANCING. Floor will242 words
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Article1939 1915-07-24 12 THEIR HISTORY, PROGRESS AND PRESENT POSITION. Mr. P. A. Anthony's Review. In the Eastern Engineering supplement to the London and Chin* Express, of June 28, Mr. P. V. Anthony, General Manager and Chief Kn^inour, X.M.S. Railway*, has tbe following interesting article Tbe history of railway development in1,939 words
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Article275 1915-07-24 12 Tbe following has been sent to the Bangkok Times by a correspondent It U difficult for Westerners to understand the readme** of Chinese to form into societies for any and every purpose especially when such societies bring them into conflict with tbe laws of the country. It275 words
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Article1624 1915-07-24 12 1914. Jane XI. Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his consort at Serajevo. July 25.— Austrian ultimatum sent to Servia August I.— Germany declares war on Russia and France, ana invades Belgium. 4.— Britain declares war on Germany. 28.— Battle of Mons begins, and the French1,624 words
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Article45 1915-07-24 12 Mr. William Astor, tbe American millionaire, who became a naturalised British subject in 1890, has presented real estate in New York, valued at about £1,760,000, to bis son, John Jacob Astor, who wm wounded in October last while serving with the Life Ooards in Flanders.45 words
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Advertisement242 1915-07-24 12 THE Monarch Typewriter Light Touch Tabulat<ng D«vioe« Perfect alignment Visible Writing 2-CoIoup Ribbon Spaed Quick Action Durability. The i .fi^HMffW More Type- m5-5t I^^^^Rfe. Durable writer jBwSfil&^fe*'' '^JHf^ an<^ of the JH Em. does Present fl B fl Finer the M/SBBBStm^mmf^^ Jr than its Future. Rivals The Speediest and Easiest242 words
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Article884 1915-07-24 13 A certain man, in digging a well, discovered Troth at the bottom. Whatever are yon doing in this dark, dirty place? he asked, in amazement. "This is my home," replied Truth. I live here." My dear lady," he exclaimed, believe mo, these are no fit lodgings for a884 words
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Article181 1915-07-24 13 A snake yarn, in which a man, a bear and python all figure, comes frem Seremban, reports the Malay Mail. About a week ago, so the story runs, a Chinese became aware of the fact that a large python was in his compound. For some reason best181 words
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Advertisement106 1915-07-24 13 li/OiEuH I Tyres (the famous French make) Motorist: **Sir!t me? I should think so! as none other can." STOCKISTS. DUPIRE BROTHERS. c.r.B United Engineers Limited, CIVIL. MECHANICAL ELECTRICAL and MARINE ENGINEERS. Irontounders. Boilermakers, Shipbuilders, etc. Head Office: SINGAPORE. Branches at BANGKOK, IPOH, PENANG, MALACCA. SEREMBAN. MEDAN. Specialists in the supply106 words
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Advertisement60 1915-07-24 13 HIGHEST-GRADE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS. KEROSENE! DEVOE'S two brands. SYLVAN ARROW. BENZINEPRATT'S MOTOR SPIRIT. i LUBRICANTSOILS GREASES FOR ALL PURPOSES. STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF N.Y. SINGAPORE BRANCH. JJ Q r 3 K I H \^J HI r £Z* 8 O Q O o z s z CO 12slala*s s gOO 2m 55060 words
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Advertisement516 1915-07-24 14 Wai *r Pkaoi Faminb or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. W HAT OTHER PROPIRTY IB 7 THE GREAT EASTERN UFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. H.*» OfPH» Wlnoh^t-. H«u»«h %X~»P~~ ">"° ON OPFIC, 83, Old .^nf. «.O. The 00-paay has ««O 000 deposited with the Supreme Court516 words
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Advertisement305 1915-07-24 14 INSURANCE. I POLICIES ON ALL MODERN PLANS. SUN LIFE OF CANADA, S, Battery Road. 8. J. HOWB, 68 M»na«er. ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANT LIMITED, FIRB AND LIFE, TOTAL FUNDS BXCBBD «"20.M0.000, TBB LABOBST orflCß HI THB WOBU>. BOUSTBAD a Co.-Agmf. GUARDIAN ABBURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. LONDON Subscribed Capital a?.' 000.000 lotal Invested305 words
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Advertisement442 1915-07-24 14 umm, HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL m. 1164)00,000 RESERVE FUNDS SterUng 41,600.000 at 2/- »16,000,000 SUver ♦18,000^00 188,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS Hon. Mr. D. Laodale. Chairman. W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Deputy Chairman. 8. H. Dod well, Bsq IP. H. Holyoak, Bsq, G. T.442 words
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Advertisement663 1915-07-24 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHART EK Paid up Capital n 80,000 Shares ot > 430 each 41,200,000 Reserve Fund 41,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £1.300,000 BANKERS The Bank of England, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster Bank,663 words
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Advertisement624 1915-07-24 14 INBURANCE. OUR POSITION" as at BUt March, 1915, reveals a most satisfactory condition. ASSURANCE IN FORCE $316 779 490 ASSUIUNCB RESERVE FDND 4!i75!543 INCOME FOR IEAK 1,918,767 Incorporated in Hongk' n«;, r'g'stered in Great Britain acoording to the Asauranre Cnnipanips' Act (*****, in India accord rjy to the Indian Life624 words
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Article942 1915-07-24 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Marine Motors for China. Some farther information concerning the demand fur marine motors in Chinm is afforded by a recent report by tbe I'nited States Consul at Swatow, Mr. M. S. Myers. In tbe course of it he points out that942 words
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Article141 1915-07-24 15 Mr. A. Combe*, who mi one of tbe Com miMionerg appointed to inquire into the Northern Territory railway proposal!, is makiDg a preliminary survey of tbe ronte of tbe proposed strategic railway from Port Augusta, in South Australia, to Brisbane, in Queensland. Tbe instructions issued to Mr. Combes by tbe141 words
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Advertisement146 1915-07-24 15 {safes] ALL RATNEB SAFES have Drill-Proof Doors and and Corners, without which no Safe is entitled to be called Thief Resisting" NO RATNEB IMPROVED FIRE RESISTING SAFE has ever had its contents destroyed by fire. NO RATNEB IMPROVED THIEFRESISTING SAFE has ever been opened by burglars. Full CENTRAL SINGAPORE particulars146 words
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Advertisement249 1915-07-24 15 MICHELIN TYRES For Motor Cars, Motor Cycles and Bicycles are recognized as being K—^sT w 4^ki t^ Prices on application to DUPIRE BROTHERS, SINGAPORE. &sswu> coNFiDEjvrir c B rrrr:: midlothian' n rolled oats A clean, tempting food, giving atamina—unrivalled for Breakfast. A A •■NT. FOR LBA MMfcW WORCMTERSHIItK SAUCE V249 words
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Advertisement671 1915-07-24 16 JEFFREY'S PILSENER BEER. BREWED in SCOTLAND WANTS. PAYIN6 6UEBTB WANTED. Airy rooms. Tennis. Clcse to town, moderate, EoKlinh manage ment Cbeeiful,c/oS Time?. 187 12-8 NURBE WANTED. Wanted for Batavia, European uatte for girl oi four years. Apply Zeta," c/o Straits Times. 217 tf CLERK WANTED. Wanted, Chinese Ledger Clerk. Apply671 words
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Advertisement555 1915-07-24 16 TO BE LET OR SOLO. FURNISHED BEABIDE RESIDENCES TO LET. BELINDA %ndJUAMTA*to'etfurnisheJ apply No. 9, Mt. Sophia It a TO LET i Compound House No. 4 Devonshire Road. Apply GUTHKIK A Co., Ltd. 19-6 n OFFICEB TO LET. No. la, Raffles Quay, Ist and 3nd Floors, ipply GUTHRIE k Co.,555 words
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Advertisement599 1915-07-24 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. SEASIDE RESIDENCE TO LET 4 bedrooms, bathrooms attached, water laid on. Apply No 4, De Souza Street. 58b a FLOOR 10 LET To let, 2nd Floor. No. 8. Malacca StrujJ Immediate entry Apply Meyer Brother* 811 a TO LET. 0, Mt. Elizabeth Road, furnished or599 words
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Advertisement300 1915-07-24 16 10TICE8. GUANKIAT A C 0.,, 87. Philip Street. Ship-Ctundtari, Bovarnmant ana Municipal Contractor*, Ger.ar.il Intportan and Eiportart, Estate, Riot and Saw Mill Supplier! aad Commlitlon Agents. GLOBE BOILER FLUID, For Cleaning and Presarving (team Boilers Tel. Address: "GUANKIAT," Tolephone Noe. 1174 and 1288 (Private 1460). Codbs u«bd A. B C,300 words
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Advertisement524 1915-07-24 16 KIAM KIAT CO. 108 ft 109. Market Street. Telephone No. 421. Sbipohandlers. Oovernmont and Munioipa. Contractorb, Estate Suppliers and Com mission Agonta. Soli Agbnts The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Brand Hair Beltings. 17 808 1C LOST. DO6 LOBT. REWARD OFFERED. Black flat-coated Rttriever, belonging to Mr. Seah Eng524 words
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Miscellaneous231 1915-07-24 16 Straits Xbimes. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miaoellane (Oi wants of cvory description ate insert ed at ib" prepaid rate of 11 pet foui lines for on joi two insertions. Notices of Births, rfurriaxt,.-, or Deaths, if not exceeding f jur lines, II each inset ioa For p.p.o. c urds, on pa«u 8,231 words
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