The Straits Times, 27 October 1915
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Title Section13 1915-10-27 1 The Straits Times. SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 27. 1915. NO. 24.939 PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement108 1915-10-27 1 Ml H I. g I KATZ BROS., LTD. The Store for Men's Wear. ••O-aO-tZ-E ELKS" Brand Am«rieau Boots and 8bot« n Glact Kid. Veloar Calf, Tan and Biack $8.50 pair. V NEW GOODS. Bjj ,'yi Mm/Jk "PELTINVAIM" Rain proot Co»t. Wf'\ $27.50. RAINBPURN Weather Coats $2£.50. A smart Ptjlish Coat108 words
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Advertisement109 1915-10-27 1 A PLAIN STATEMENT OF FACTS CONCERNING SLEDGE BRAND MILK. It is obtained from cows grazed on the famous Bernese Alps Pastures. It is therefore a genuine Swiss Milk of the highest quality obtainable. It is Pure, Reliable and Richer in cream than any other brand. The Lanoet, Londoo, states I109 words
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Advertisement176 1915-10-27 1 \Neiar Season's Goods >^\^ PLAIN FANCY HALF HOSE. |tf Bk HOBF. %^tys%>* A Large aud Comprehensive f s M also stocked v <^'% > Range of Fancy Cashmere Pure Silk, V Half Hose juet opened up. M' Spun Silk. X W X in *ll sizes. Lisle Thread, Plain\^^^\ Price: $9.50176 words
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Advertisement33 1915-10-27 1 JEFFREYS PILSENER BEER. Soli Aqints AOAMBON. 6ILFILLAN A CO., UD. A SAFE TIP! CALL ON A FRANKEL ft GO. Complete House Furnishers VICTORIA STREET (Established 1887). For Good Goods «t Correct Prioes. 133 words
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Article1001 1915-10-27 2 SENSE OF HUMOUR AS SECRET OF COURAGE. Incidents at the Front. Heaven knows there is enough pain oat here to make a little sport not only permissible behind the fighting lines, bat a necessity for the sanity and normal -mindedness of ova soldiers, writes Philip Oibbs, the1,001 words
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Article55 1915-10-27 2 Inquiries at the Austrian Legation regard ing Ibe fracas which took place between Austrian and Italian bluejackets on the night of the 4th sth inst. says tbe Peking Gazette, have elicited the information that the Austrian Minister has ordered a strict and thorough inquiry into the whole affair to be55 words
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Advertisement320 1915-10-27 2 JC-- MT%. m 2* Vjt MZd Proteid-Phosphate SUPPLIES STRENGTH to the WEARY ENERGY to the FLAGGING GBRBOBN-locrets?s powrr of recuperation after illness. CERKOKN aids digostion. OlRlGBN— belps in periods of stress and worry OIRI6IN ih enthely of British origin. BO XR V CERBOBN t Obtainable of all Chemists. Stocks kept320 words
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Advertisement12 1915-10-27 2 For Children's Hacking Cough at Ni(tr. Wocda Great Peppermint Cure Is. 6d.12 words
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Advertisement598 1915-10-27 2 I BEETxH'WCUS,I lafcroißh YOUR SKIN AND f COMPLEXION 1 J cantx kepi in t Vrf -ci Cond.doa ill M Ik* year round by a rtfular urn of B A B**th*m'* Lt-roU It effe.tu.il, Jf V removei all Rout hneat, RediMM, Tan, ryl S^otWa^RefrethiM at* all t'imeL H Manufactured by I598 words
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Advertisement167 1915-10-27 2 there's Purity and Vigoui IN EVI.RY DROP OF READ"Dog's Head Gmnness The TONIC that cheers and soothes ano doesn't harm. A simple nourishing food of high medicinal value. NOTE.-T:ie above DOGS HEAD Label is on every bottle. Refuse imit3t:ons. 3 Everywhere 6 5 AUCTION SALE O; A RUBBER- TYRED VICTORIA.167 words
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Advertisement401 1915-10-27 2 SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE Of TWO EX EPTIOVALLY FINB BRILLIANT KKiHAPQS At Messrs thing Ktng Lee A Co.'s sale room, On Fridat, Octubks 29, 1915, at 8.80 p.a, Two gold Krosautis (ono Ferong and one Bound) set with fine brilliants all weighing about 10 Garatr. Now on view. CHINO401 words
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Article847 1915-10-27 3 London, October 11 The following list of casualties is issued Killed.— Colonel A. D. E. S. Hadow, Yorkshire Regiment Lt.-Colonel A. F. Douglas Hamilton, Camorona. Majors U. I> Macpherson, Royal Scots; K. E. Maxwell, Scottish Borderers; J. H. Scott, Scottish Rifles. Captains Hon. O. W. E. S. Lyon,847 words
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Article64 1915-10-27 3 That raw materials in Germany have risen to famine prices can be deduced from advertisements in the Cologne Gazette, which offer rubber at per kilogramme >•> 1 5 lb potato flour at £1 os. per doable hundredweight (about '220 lb.) and vinegar at 4e. per kilo (I 1 5 lb.).64 words
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Advertisement558 1915-10-27 3 THE STRAITS TIMES PRESS, LTD.] Artistic Modern Pho.o Engravers] Telephone; Commercial IN Line li Half-tone 348. Photographers L J I [—1 CECIL STREET, SINGAPORE. 1 Season's Gift to the Old Folks and Friends at Home. CEYLON TEA Prices for delivery free of all charges at destination (duty inoluded). One Box558 words
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Advertisement382 1915-10-27 3 A Reputation of over 100 years. Cockle's ANT! BILIOUS Pills are an invaluable corrective for sick headache, biliousness, depression, and all those minor indispositions caused by a disordered staf* of the liver or digestion. Made from a famous Doctor's private prescription, they have won a world-wide reputation. OfChtmitt, throughout llu382 words
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Advertisement276 1915-10-27 3 Lassitude 1 is a feeling of weariness, depression, fatigue, n which affects equally men, women and child- 1 ren, and it is most important that these signs tl of a rundown condition be not neglected. S Neglect may easily lead to more serious ailments ft Therefore if you are feeling276 words
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Advertisement500 1915-10-27 4 STEAMER BAILIHB3. P. O. STEAM NAVIGATION. CO FOR CHINA. JAPAN, PBNANO, CBYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADBN, BOYPT MBDITRRRANBAN PORTS. PLY MOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills ol Lading issued for China Coast, Persian Quit. Continental and Amerioaa Porta. Steamers will leave Singapore oa or about MAIL LINES Horn -war I (/f Btopt).500 words
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Advertisement516 1915-10-27 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A servioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles and London under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are fitted with all516 words
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Advertisement811 1915-10-27 4 BTEAMEI SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE BANGKOK. For KreUy, Tringganc, Binut, Semerhk, keiaotaa, Takal R»ninara, Teiupin, Palls.', Btsgor«, Lacoa. Motaramui. Bun- 1 Langsoen, Takn, Cbumpca, Koblak aad Bangkok. Ous Oipsrturt a.a. ASDANO Oot. 28 Oot. SO, 3 p.m. a.a. YUQAIA Nov. 1 Nov. 3, S p.m. a.a.811 words
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Advertisement636 1915-10-27 4 STEAMER BAILING 3 OCEAN STEAM BHIP CO. LIMITED. AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD The Ccmpaaien' steaahrs aro dtsupatobod bom Livoipool outwards for tho Straito. China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London. Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for Marsoillos,636 words
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Advertisement595 1915-10-27 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. STOOMVAART-MAATSCHAPPM (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND FORTNIGHTLY MAIL SBRVIUI BBTWBBN JAVA AND AMHTBfJiAM VIA SINGAPORE, BBLAWANDBM SABANG, COLOMBO, PORT jAID. GENOA AND LISBON. Steamers are due oa or about tbe oni-v mentioned dates I OUTWAM). BofllWtl'J 1015 1916 Rembrandt Oot. 29 PrinsesJulianaOct.Bo Oranje Nov. 12 JanPen.Coen Nov. IB Vondcl Nov.595 words
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Article727 1915-10-27 5 Prices Quoted In tbe Market Tbls Morning. Singapore, October 27, 1916. Messrs. Ljall and Bvatt, Ewhange and bare Brokers, isaue the following list of qaotationß thin morning: Tbe quotations on Sterling Shtifw are only nominal. NOM. VaLDI. BcTIRS. SILLIBS. 3/- AUagai 1/9 2/- 1 Anglo-Java 7/- 7/0727 words
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Advertisement615 1915-10-27 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. "ELLERMAN" LINE. For LONDON GLASGOW. «.s. City of Hankow Hue on or about Nov. 7. For LONDON HULL s.B. City of Manchester due on or about Nov. 12. For particulars as to rates of freight and passage, apply to McALISTER Co., Ltd., Agents 19-Vl v A RARE OPPORTUNITY615 words
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Advertisement157 1915-10-27 5 OSAKA SHOSENKAISHA (Owka Hercantlla steamship Co Ltd KOBE BOMBAY LIMB. The Company maintains a regular cargo serrice with six steamers oa'liog at Moji Yokkiicbi. HoogkODg, Singapore. Port Swettenbam, IVoitng. Colombo acd Bombay, and on tbe return voyage calling at Taticorin Singapore, Hongkong and Moji. For Port •wattenham, Panang Colombo and157 words
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Advertisement168 1915-10-27 5 The 3 Essentials of a good Light are incorporated in the No. I. Good Quality The PHILLIPS "HALF WATT" Lamp diffuses a pleasing steady soft white light without putting a strain on your eyesight. A light that will in every way appeal to you. No. 2. Low Cost If you168 words
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Advertisement68 1915-10-27 6 PIANOS! PIANOS!! THERE ARE OTHERS El'T (Latk of Thk Robinson Piano To Beats them all for Cheapness and Thorouajhnes in Repairs and Overhauls Tel. 1163 Bailors' Hume Bln^apore 7 8c Ml BROSSARD MOPIN .-f********^ ESTIMATES v .^**^s^^jj^ BUILDINGS, '•«a| »i t W llAiv C3| ETC. French Bank Buildings, Singapore. (EMIKELY68 words
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Advertisement61 1915-10-27 6 THE "CRAG" HOTEL. PENANO HILLS Tbe Sacatoiicm of The Straits Settlement Ccmplotcly Renovated. '1 wenty-hix hours from Singapore. A cerfert Hen 1 1 Rrnort end an ideal »po tor xpendinu holidays. buii#<alows for tamiliea, also Single Doable Roomi. Tpnni* Rillisrdi. Croonet, Splendid W»|fcr, 1 piione, f osl and Telegrapo Offioe*61 words
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Advertisement455 1915-10-27 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. THB BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE, IMBB In thi Scrum Court or thi Kthith ScTTunmm. BlTTLxanrT or Sinuafuri In Bankraptoy. Nr 125 <A 1916. Re Aaiatio Motor Garage. NOTKK U HEREBY OIVBN, that tbe Coort 1 aviDg arprovtd of a composition of 100 per cent., tbe Xt eeiving Order against tbe455 words
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Advertisement292 1915-10-27 6 LATEST ADVERTI9EMENTB. ANOTHER SPARKLING FEATURE OF THE FAMOUS LIEUT. ROSE SERIES AX THE IDEAL PICTURE THEATRE CINEMA CASINO OFF BEACH ROAD BYTHBSEA. To-Night, Second Show. 9.15 p.m. Sharp. Lieut. ROSE. R.N., «8 SEALED ORDERS IN 3 STIRRING X.ONG PARTS. You know Lieut. Rote, R.M.. NOW SEE HIM in thi* 3-Real292 words
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Article92 1915-10-27 7 FIXTURES Wednesday, October 27 Hi*h Water, 0.45 a.m., 11.52 a.m. Thursday, October 2ft. High Water, 1.21 a.m., 0.21 a.m. I', and limucwanl mail close*. Friday, October 20. iiigh Water, 2.0 a.m.. 0.54 p iv lativo Council, 2.80. Municipal Communion, 4.80. .Saturday, October 30. High Water, 2.47 a.m..92 words
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Article563 1915-10-27 7 To -DAT MgM Bourbon 2 pm Malacca, IVuaug !nubo Kitano Mam 2 pm Batu Pahat Sri Wongnec 2pm Malacca, P. Swottenbam and I'onang tpk 2 pm Hi 'i .in i irii' 2 pm iik /.:uila 3 pm M. Castle 4 pui I India anil A>leo Malta 1563 words
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Article103 1915-10-27 7 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending, Friday, October 20 WniNKMUi, O< IOHKR 27. 6.10 p.m. Drill Hall S.V.A. 1 :W) p.m. llalesti. r Kange S.R.E.(V.) 6.15 p.iu. Drill Hall S.V.K. Veterans Co. Chinese Co. 5 |..ui. Mob. Posts Malay Co. TIII'RSDAV, OI'TOBIB 28. 611 p.m. Drill103 words
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Article221 1915-10-27 7 Lctts's well-known Indian and Colonial Itou^ti Diary for 1916 in now available at Mc—ru. Kelly and Walsh's. It gives hall a page to a day and is up to the usual Letts standard -which is Baying all that need be The entertainment prrscutcd by Mr. dc \illier«221 words
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Article362 1915-10-27 7 Presiding at tbe meeting of the Kawie (Java) Rubber Estates, Limited, on September 21, Mr. K. F. McXair Scott said that the balance sheet disclosed tbe fact that they had placed £9,000 to an estate reserve account, the necessity for which would be obvious when they noted362 words
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Article342 1915-10-27 7 'Hit- r> p irt of the Straits Plantations. Limit.' 1, Htat. s fi it tbe number of nuts harvests! in tli. y ir was 4,410,874, a«ainxt an estimate of 1.200.000 and a crop of 4,092.:19T in tbe previous year. One thousand (in him Ir. .1 and foar342 words
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Article12 1915-10-27 7 I.anjikon NortU Borneo.— l4,ooo lbs. six months H2.500 lbs.12 words
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Article158 1915-10-27 7 EXCHANGE. SINQAPOU, OCTOBBB 27, 1816. On London Bank 4 m/s 2/44 Demand 2/4/, Private 8 m/s 2/4* j Om India Bank T. T. 175{ On HoNoKoNo...Bank d/d ilj On Shanghai ...Bank d/d 96j| On Java Bank T. T. m. On Japan Bank 112 Sovereigns baying rate 18.64158 words
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Article177 1915-10-27 7 vXI B °y er8 Seilen -13 10 AmpanK 6.00 6.50 1 1 AyerWenp 0.35 C.45 10 10 Belai 2.00 2.10 10 10 Kanaboi 0.80 0.80 10 10 Kioto Association 7.00 41 41 KintoTin 1.14.0 1.17.0 41 41 Lahat Mine* 8.7S 4.25 10 8.26 Malayan Collieries 8.00 dig 2.6odis £1177 words
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Article610 1915-10-27 7 vELi Bayera Bellew 2r 2/- Allagai 1/9 2,--£1 £1 Anglo-Java 7/0 8,6 2/- 2/- AngloMalaj 8/- 9/ 2/- 3/- Batons Malok» 1/3 1/4* £1 41 Batn Ti^a 2.6.0 2.10.0 ■>l- 2/- Bekob 1/8 1/9) £1 41 Bnkit Kajang 1.12.8 1.16.8 41 41 Bukit Lintana 2.15.0 3.0.0 2/- 2/- Bukit610 words
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Article124 1915-10-27 7 41 41 1. Smelting Co. 7.03 41 41 a Prat. 1.4.0 6/- 6/- Bleotrio T'waja 2/0 10 10 Praaot Neave 60.00 60 60 W. Hammer Co. 67.50 100 Howartb grskino 100 7%Pref. 100 100 Kate Bro, Del. 10 10 Maynard *Co 100 100 a Hanpeavw 60.03 Sellers. 7.10 1.6.0124 words
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Article56 1915-10-27 7 United Engineers 11,284 600 par Singapore Electric Tramways 6% £850,000 norn Spore Municipal 5% 11,878,000 par Spore Municipal H% of 1907 11,600,000 90 94 Spore Mu-iicipal 41% of 1909 11,000,000 90% Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 10% di Municipal 4% £300,0C0 H%dis ♦*»The quotations of sterling shares mist bs regarded56 words
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Advertisement12 1915-10-27 7 For C I ironic Canst Complaints, Woods' Croat Peppermint Care la. 6d.12 words
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Advertisement363 1915-10-27 7 SMOKE "SHADOOF" EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES (CORK-TIPPED) $1 .25 per tin of 100. On Sale at J. LITTLE CO., LD. ROBINSON CO. KELLY WALSH, LTD. SHAN6HAI JARS At Wholesale Prices fruO.U LEE KIM SOO, 1, Change Alley. Singapore Telegraphic Address: LEBKIMSOO 21 7 c 30-1-16 Telegraphic Address "RUNNYMEDB," PBNANO. ff^X? Code A363 words
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Advertisement106 1915-10-27 7 North Bridge Road, TO-NIOHT! and Show TO-NIOHTII A Great Detective Drama i LONDON'S UNDERWORLD m pmts. Packtd with Untakcd Sensation. Featuring Detective During- tho man who actually n-k.d bis 'ife at least fonr times to complete this sensational Attraction. OFFICIAL WAR FILM HOW THE WAR IN TRENCHES IS FOUGHT. QAUHONT106 words
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1016 1915-10-27 8 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27. LANDING AT DEDEAGATCH. i>nlo»t;itch was one of the great prizes won by Bulgaria in the war uf 1912-18. We are inclined to think that if it had still been Turkish the blunder of a landing on the Oallipoli Peninsula would have been avoided. The1,016 words
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Article27 1915-10-27 8 A London cablegram reports that nearly a dozen picked aviators have arrived in Kug land to assist the British fliers in repelling and avenging Zeppelin air raids.27 words
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Article28 1915-10-27 8 Tbe amount received up to October 21 for the fund organised by the Itoyal Navy League of Siam for tbe purchase of a scout cruißer was Tcs. 1,607,4118.28 words
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Article31 1915-10-27 8 A course of lectures in home nursing will be given in the V.W.C.A., 8, Fort Canning Koad, by Dr. Dexter Allen, beginning to-day at 5.80 p.m. All ladies interested are invited.31 words
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Article39 1915-10-27 8 A motor cyclist on Saturday covered tin distance between BaUvia and Soerabaya in 25 hours, 44 minutes on the return journey on Tuesday BaUvia was reached in 24 hoars, 23 minutes, says the I'mang Oazotte, of the itril iost.39 words
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Article15 1915-10-27 8 Nine Chinese were arrested, on Monday, in connection with a gang robbery at I'ln Klang.15 words
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Article33 1915-10-27 8 According to advices received by the Mitsui ISussan Kaisba, Japan, this year's prospective yield of sugar in Java is 1,200,000 tons, or a decrease of 20 per cent, as compared with last year.33 words
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Article36 1915-10-27 8 Sir Evelyn Kllis is to prosecute in the case against Lim Tain Chye, late of Mesxre. Paterson, Simons and Co., Ltd., which ha* been fixed for bearing in Sir Thomas Braddell's court at Koala Lumpur, to-day.36 words
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Article41 1915-10-27 8 A Paris telegram of September 29 says: The newspapers comment on tho fact that censor permits the word victory to be applied to the battle in tbe Champagne district. This is the first time since tbe Germans defeat on the Marne.41 words
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Article37 1915-10-27 8 Mr. Oppenbeimer, the South African diamond pioneer, has offered to give £100 to each of the first fonr South Africans winning tbe Victoria Cross and £50 to each of tbe first four winning the Distinguished Service Medal.37 words
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Article37 1915-10-27 8 The Police and Provincial Gendamerie of Siam have been into one department, to be under tbe Ministry of Local Government. All the prisons in the kingdom havo also come under the administ ration of the Local Government.37 words
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Article41 1915-10-27 8 I'mler the auspices of M.E. Tamil Church, revival meetings are being held in the Short Street School every day during this week at H p.m. The Key. C.lt. Zimmerman is the preacher. All English-speaking people are invited to attend these meetings.41 words
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Article47 1915-10-27 8 The Rubber Growers' Association has approached tbe Chancellor of the Exchequer with a view to rubber companies' profits being exempted from tbe half of war profits" tax. Xo reply bad been received up to the 15tb inst. The prospect of the ijtH t being granted is small.47 words
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Article56 1915-10-27 8 Two twin-screw motor boats &n BM building at the Bangkok ,'ock. one lot 'he Kid^; ot Siam and the other for the Qaaaa Mother. The yacht for the (Jueen Motfel ris 55 feet long and 11 feet in beam. It is to be fitted with two Aster marine motors supplied56 words
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Article52 1915-10-27 8 In the Special High Tribunal in Formosa, on the 2nd and 3rd iust another batch of men received sentences in connection with the conspiracy case. Out of 249 accused 217 were sentenced to death, and 82 to imprisonment for terms of 9to 15 years. This brings the total death sentences52 words
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Article47 1915-10-27 8 The Germans are employing 30,000 men to strengthen the forts at Cht taldja (about 25 miles west of Constantinople). They have constructed four parallel lii.es of railway, connecting tbe forts with Constantinople, and also ditches and canals, to enable them to flood the plains outside if necessary.47 words
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Article62 1915-10-27 8 The meeting of tbe Ceylon Legislative Council, which took place on October 14, under tbe presidency of His Excellency the Governor, Sir K <bert Chalmers, was Ms4lj a record from the point of view of duration of sitting. The Council assembled at 2 :IO p in. and with a break62 words
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Article68 1915-10-27 8 The Swatow correspondent of tin llon<4 kong Daily Press says It has been an old custom for Chinese in the Straits Sjttiements to select letter couriers who were employed to convey money and letters, etc.. to tho people at borne. This custom of conveying letters is now disallowed. Anyone infringing68 words
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Article65 1915-10-27 8 General Botha strongly repudiated a suggestion circulated by his Natiuual.st opponents iv the election campaign that the late President Kruger, before Hying fro. a South Africa, handed to him 2)4 bars of gold valued at a quarter of a million stealing, which have not since been accounted for. QtMtal Botha65 words
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Article75 1915-10-27 8 The draft of a Bill to amend the Kxcise Enactment, 1915, is published in the I-.. M.5. Government Gazette. Tho objects and reasons state that since The Excise Enactment, 1915, came into force on July 1 last, the sale of tobacco except under licence ban been prohibited by law. The75 words
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Article69 1915-10-27 8 Tbe proceeds of the V.M.C.A. Barnardo concert amounted to 1293, to which was added $20 from Kuala Lumpur V.M.C.A., making a total of 1313. A draft for the equivalent, £!8 16s. Id., has been forwarded to the Homes through the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank. Mrs. Pringle desires to thank all69 words
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Article73 1915-10-27 8 Grateful Belgian peasants are paying careful attention to the many graves of the British dead. A letter from a lady at Mons says that everywhere in the fields the graves —some of them containing 20 soldiers' bodies —are covered with beautiful flowers, which are often renewed. Every Sunday they are73 words
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Article90 1915-10-27 8 Church parade in Hyde Park is a thin« to attend in this epoch-making period. Crowds throng the park and Bit under the trees, and oo Sunday, September 26. to add to the novelty of the scene, autobus and taxicab deposited fares," tbe park being opened to them on account of90 words
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Article537 1915-10-27 8 Mr. K. J. Wold has loft Kuala Lumpui for Pahang to take over the Residency. Mr. A. Harris, of MossrM. Huttenbttch HroH., leaven to-day for homo by the JapancHo mail steamer Kitano Mam on eiyht swthl holiday. Miss Tomlinson has loft by the Ulmiller for Port Said.537 words
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Article153 1915-10-27 8 An appeal is being tuade for subscriptions to assist "Colonel Bob Low, the well known circus manager, to get to Australia his native land, and to procure an artificial limb to replace that amputated through blood poisoning, in his recent illness. The Colonel, who is now in153 words
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Article142 1915-10-27 8 Tho dihapptitrauc: of the Mm Adalbeu from the German navy, through the medium of torpedoes tired by a British submarine reduces Germany's list of armnuri to a sJigihU quautit,}-. Sin -.tailed nut on the war with the liluclier, Scharnhorst. (iueiseuau, Koou, Vorck, I'rinz Adalbert and Friedrich Karl142 words
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83 1915-10-27 8 Tho hon. treasurer, Mr. Julm (in -ig, mana ger, Chartered Bank of India. Australia and China, Singapore, begs to acknowledge with many thanks receipt of the following further contributions Previously acknowledged •846,784.60 Chang Tuck Ciiin (2nd) 8 (i. Maxwell, C.M.Ci. (October) 50 W, Kyre-Konny83 words
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Advertisement201 1915-10-27 8 y^^p Copying l fc Carbons. <^^HK Twentieth Century ha* seen tha advent of many remarkable inventions, not the least of which is *he Roneo Letter Copier, which dispenses wiih water, brush, and press, makes costly carbons unnecessary, and produces perfect copies at the rate of H per minute witlrnr smudging201 words
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Advertisement190 1915-10-27 8 FOR 2 NIGHTS ONLY. Wsdnstdsy and Thursday, t7th »nd ltth Octobsr. 1915 AMABTER PHOTOPLAY IN 5 PARTS AT THE ALHAMBRA The Rlonssr Cln«msto»r»ph Thsatre, Batch Read. SECOND SHOW, at 9.1 S P.M. THE B.A.ROLFE PHOTOPLAY CORPORATION TH3MAS JEFFERSON RIP VAN WINKLE IN S PARTS. Tfan Famous Washington Irving Sketch adapted190 words
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Advertisement11 1915-10-27 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 6 and 11.11 words
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Article3296 1915-10-27 9 RUSSIAN SUCCESS. Enormous German Losses. SERBIAN CAMPAIGN. Success of the French Troops. RIUTEK'I TaUUKAMS. London, < (ctober 25, H p vi I'aris IVtrotfrad corn spondent says liny It military authorities tlie uiiiiibri "f I'Uiiuy divisions ou a front of 800 miles .1 month To day. on a front3,296 words
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Article50 1915-10-27 9 Kkl IKIl'- TlLd.lllU London, October 26. Melbourne Timely rains in Victoria have practically assured a bounteous harvest. London, October '26, 2.50 p.m. Melbourne Mr. KUher, who has accepted the Commonwealth High Commissionership in London, has recommended Mr. W. O. Hnglirs. K.C., Federal Attorney General, (or the; I'ri lvii rsliip.50 words
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Article105 1915-10-27 9 KIUTH's 1 RFLKCKAM. London. October 2fi, 12.86 a.m The Xi ler-Pnmpster liner Ilaro, from East Africa, caught fire off Dun^oness on Saturday night and was benched at Deal on Sunday. She presented an extraordinary spectacle as she was towed towards shore. Tbe ffames were mast high. Tugs wore105 words
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Article61 1915-10-27 9 R»dt«h'» Tklkouams London, October 2l>, 1 p.m. Pretoria: It is understood that General Botha, accepting the mandate of tbe country has decided to continue in office with bis present colleagues. Two election results are still unknown but General Botha, co operat ing the thirty nine Unionists returned, has61 words
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Article121 1915-10-27 9 Kktikh's hywii I. hi Inn. October 26. Cbiasso The fatuous Coma murder trial ba-i concluded, tho accused. I'orter CbarltOD receiving a aentence of six years and oight months' imprisonment, the sentence to date from since bu was first imprisoned. Tliuh In has only oDe mouth to serve. l'ortei121 words
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Article118 1915-10-27 9 To Provide Articles for Auxiliary Hospital IFrom Our Own Corhksi-ondknt.) Kv.iU Lmupur, October 21. A meeting of 50 Kuala Lumpur ladies held at Carcosa, considered the question of the Selangor ladies rendering assistance to the F.M.S. Auxiliary hospital by providing necessary articles of clothiug. Mrs. Nutt118 words
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Article36 1915-10-27 9 iFhom Oik Own OmMMMMMRJ London, October 26. Interim dividends declared are haiuansara 10, and ltukit Fanjong 10. Tangoel declares a full dividend of 4. Finals are N'ortli Hummock II and .luuu Lamioi Ti.36 words
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Article98 1915-10-27 9 (FlioM OH Ow\ CoKUKM-oMiKNI.) Ipoh, Cctober H. Last evening, a complimentary dinner was given by C company, M.S.V.K., to Lieutenant May, who has secured a com mission in his old regiment, the Bull's. Captain Lawfonl proposed the health of Mr May who, replying, urged upon officers and non98 words
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Article180 1915-10-27 9 Interest in tin was quite a negligible (actor last week, say* The Standard of September "23, and in a narrow market values receded under a very moderate turn, over. Reports respecting the tin plate trade were again discouraging, und although Eastern shipments will koop within 6,000 tons180 words
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Article2066 1915-10-27 10 THE PRIME MINISTER AND THE CONSCRIPTIONISTS. Irom Our Special Correspondent. London, September 29. Mr. Asqnith has announced that the Hoase ol Commons will not sit next week. The interval will give the legal draftsman of the Budget time to get bis clauses into shape, and enable the2,066 words
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Article1121 1915-10-27 10 SHARP SENTENCE FOR DEFYING THE LAW. Seventh-Day Adventist Gets A Chance. This morning, before Mr. E. L. Talma in tbe first magistrate's court, there were hoard two summons cases, the tirst of their kind, arising out of tin Reserve Force and Civil Guard Ordinance, in which tho1,121 words
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Article245 1915-10-27 10 DR. LIM BOON KENG ON WHAT WAS SAID. To the Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir, In bis letter appearing in your paper aa a reply to that of Mr. Alma Baker, Mr. Darbishire gays I accused bim in Conncil of having certain motives, oto. All I245 words
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Article496 1915-10-27 10 Entertainment By Subordinate Officers. i A corrpopomient forwards some particulars of an At Home given at tbe Koala Lipis i ltecrcation Clab on October 22 by tbe meai- bers of tbe Government Subordinate Service < in honour of the Hon. Mr. E. J, Brewster and Mrs. Brewster496 words
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Article170 1915-10-27 10 A press communique issued at Simla, on October 1, states At the request of the Government of Hongkong the (iuvcrnmoDt of India have arranyt J that witli effect from January 1 next, the opium required for consumption in the Colony shall be sold direct to the Colonial170 words
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Article2061 1915-10-27 10 SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE. To the Kditor of the Straits Times. Sir, I am writing this letter from a lux out >n 'he trenches in the middle of the light. It is one method of keeping awake luring these wearisome hours and I hope you will also be able2,061 words
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Article410 1915-10-27 10 To the Editor of the Straits Time-. Sir,— Nobody can read the newspapers without feeling that, as compared with Ibom who live in tho British Isles, the resident* of this Colony are getting oil altogether too easily in the matter of helping to bear tin ir share of410 words
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Article27 1915-10-27 10 Mr. A U Martin, manager, headquarters division, Asabau Kstutt in H^Mfl aud proceeds to Sydney by the mail, on Thursday, when hf join* Mrs. Martin mi family.27 words
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662 1915-10-27 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,— l thank you for publishing my letter. Hut as your note calls for some remarks I crave for a little space. You ask What is public opinion in India Well, was not the same question or the662 words
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Letter690 1915-10-27 11 To tl, Kditoi of the Straits Times. r.'l.d niy attention to a ltxlin;; article publmlied in your news paper, umier the dati uf August 1». As the following paragraph The proprietor of the PerU del > in. ute brand of ci«»rs is 0. lng<-nohl 11. liven in690 words
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Letter430 1915-10-27 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, It is much to be regretted that the noble example set by the King, our gracious Majesty, whom we all know has the true welfare of all his people at heart, in th<' m ;t tor of total430 words
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Letter263 1915-10-27 11 To the Editor it the Straits Times. Sir, The committee of the Civil Guard, etc., or whoever is responsible, have been moot kind and considerate to the employees of th( Singapore Harbour Board and Messrs. Tophatu, Jonts and Kailton by allowing tLem to drill on or near their263 words
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73 1915-10-27 11 Sir,— lf I understood right, the recent Reserve Force and Civil Guard Ordinance was intended solely for linti-lurs of pure Kuropean descent, bat I find that a good many persons of mixed parentage, especially from other 'olonies, have impudently register ed themselves and73 words
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Advertisement59 1915-10-27 11 It's something good," said the teacher It is known all over the earth. Can any of you youngs <r> gn< it Yc.ur mothers all know it» great worth." Then i he brightest boy in the class Replied Hease, Sir, I'm s> re That mother mtnd« all m- oolds and coughs59 words
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Advertisement180 1915-10-27 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. "CHASE" TRUCKS WORM DRIVE ONE TON CAPACITY IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. Full Particulars Prices from WEARNE BROS., LD. Sola Agents for B.S. A F.M.S. One Wordf MOUTRIE I IT MEANSThe Perfect Piano ASK FOR PRICES. Terms arranged to suit all purchasers. S. Moutrie Co., Ltd. RAFFLES PLACE.180 words
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Advertisement216 1915-10-27 11 I HIBBERT, WOOOROFFE CO., LIMITED (IHCOKPORATKD IN INOLAHD). Wine Merchants. No. 3, Clarke Street, Kuala Lumpur. 6& 7, Jalan Raia, Klang. 7& 9, Station Road, Ipoh. 127, Birch Road, Seremban. 3, Union Street, Penang. I'ri,; List <m a]>i>li<atioit. RAFFLES HOTEL. Open Billiard Tournament (HANDICAP) PRIZES: 2 SILVER CUPS Presented by216 words
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Article2101 1915-10-27 12 CALL FOR A GREAT NATIONAL CRUSADE. A Talk With General Booth. Harold Bcgbie write* in tbo Daily Cliro'william Booth— that mighty old man with the heart of a child— did what no Englishman had ever done before biin, did the one thing no Englishman was supposed2,101 words
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Article230 1915-10-27 12 Tho rrport of the Sungei Dangar (Mal»yl Kubbor Company, Limited, states tbat no additions were made to the planted acreage. but seven acres have been deducted from tbe older planting* to cover tbe size of swamps under estimated and additional land occupied by buildings. The following are230 words
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Article1816 1915-10-27 12 HARROWING SCENES AT NOVO GEORGIEVSK. Drunken Troops Driven To Death. The Petrograd correspondent of the Central New* sends the following despatch wring the first detailed account of the capture of the great fortress of Novo Georgievsk by the Germans. It shows with what desperate gallantry the place1,816 words
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Article305 1915-10-27 12 The report of the Seaport iSelangor) Robber Estate, Limited, aUtrs that the crop harvested for the year amounted to 262,500 lbs., against an estimate of 270,000 lbs. and a yield in the previous year of 244,500 lbs. The gross price realised for 262,011 lbs. was 3a. 2.67305 words
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Article177 1915-10-27 12 The report of the Djaboong (Java) Kubber Estates, Limited, status that the profit on the produce harvested daring the past year amounts to £1,102, compared with X3,«09. This falling off is doe to one of the moat severe droughts the estate has ever experienced, and to the177 words
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Advertisement396 1915-10-27 12 Eau de ColognE There is no more real connection In tire, n CMIfM #J and Eau tie olotjue than theft M hiticeeu (lirmamj Uantl (lerman measles. The name, in fact has onhj I historical interest. ll t Htm of the ingredients, rue, pt tin 1 spirit, MM d produced in396 words
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Article982 1915-10-27 13 Peninsular and Oriental Liner Reaches Sydney. win v the biu P. and O. branch liner Benalia berthed at Miller's Point, Sydney, on September IH, with her decks crowded with passengers, sho showed no signs of having narrowly escaped destruction by fire at sea. The Benalla982 words
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Article201 1915-10-27 13 Search for a £3,000,000 Will Buried In Coffin. It was reported at Uanuollen on September that a party of six men, carrying parcels and accompanied by a stonemason, arrived by a late train on the Saturday night at the wayside station of Berwyn, and went201 words
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Advertisement53 1915-10-27 13 HIGHEST-GRADE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS. KEROSENE! DEVOE'S two brands. SYLVAN ARROW. BENZINE— PRATT'S MOTOR SPIRIT. LUBRICANTSOILS GREASES FOR ALL PURPOSES. STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF N.Y. SINGAPORE BRANCH. j oqo k o a mt^ z H s ,a|'asgg»'s |"P| I J- s?! r 30 PI I I F I M I O c53 words
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Advertisement330 1915-10-27 13 "DRAGON" CEMENT Contracts have been secured for the supplies of Cemen^ during 1915 t0 r*vms^vv\ and t0 THE MUNICIPALITY |l|pf §^S| THE GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE. \^s<lJ^y JOHORE. DUPIRE BROTHERS, SINGAPORE:. Sole Agents for the Straits and P. M. S. SHELL' TO THE FRONT THE PROPRIETORS OF "SHELL" MOTOR SPIRIT HOLD THE330 words
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Advertisement1696 1915-10-27 14 War nr Peace Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. War or I-eace, iaminl what other property is? THEGIEAIEASTERILIFIASSUMHCECO^U 1 11 a -,h ,V,« Snnreme Court ot England, and complies with the British Lite Assara.ee Companies Act in every part.colar. The Company ha. «*O.OOO deposed1,696 words
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Advertisement777 1915-10-27 14 INSURANCE. WANTED A SPECIAL CHINESE AGENT with influential connection, to work up businsss in Sir gapore. LIBERAL SALARY AND COMMISSION TO A RELIABLE MAN. Special Low Rates ot Premium. Apply to J. R. MACPHERSON, Branch Secretary, ORIENTAL LIFE OFFICE, 23 25, The Arcade. SALES BY AUCTION. AUCTION SALE Ot EXCELLENT777 words
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Article1059 1915-10-27 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Post-Budget Motoring 11. Massac Buist, writing in The Observer, of September 26, says Anybody who assumes that the Budget proposals in relation to motoring constitute a protection of the British car making industry is as utterly wido of the mark as1,059 words
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Article56 1915-10-27 15 Stefanason, the Canadian Arctic explorer, had no knowledge that a Knropean war was in progress until he returned to civilisation recently. There are still places that have not yet heard a syllable about the war, Tristan da C'onba. for instance, the lonely South Atlantic island, which lias not received a56 words
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Advertisement288 1915-10-27 15 SAXON CARS The Saxon is a Genuine Motor Car of Two-Seater Capacity. A quality car designed to carry two people in comfort and to carry them farther on less money than any other Motor Car built to-day. The following ie a short specification of the Saxon Motor i Pi 111'288 words
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Advertisement268 1915-10-27 15 DUNLOP -->w*ifi^- -m^ '^^y^' ]^S j- ;■> '%&£%s4&P*y' r °f t^ 1 aeroplane over the airship is an cs- -v'r^&^&a^B tablished fact. '^^^00^^^' Tl19 8U P eriorit y of the Dunlop tyre over ■^^^^^T;^> 1 a U other makes, as a wearing proposition, is r> equally an esta- lished fact268 words
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Advertisement44 1915-10-27 15 GRAND CLEARANCE SALE ONLY ONE WEEK MORE. Comprising Indian, Chinese Japanese Silk Goods, Silver Ware, Gold Jewellery. Damascene Ware, Tea Bets, Etc. DON T LOSE THIB OPPORTUNITY. FURTHER REDUCTIONS. Inapeotlon Cordially Solicited. WASSIAMULL ASSOMULL COMPANY, INDIAN SILK BTOREB, 66-67, High Street. I'h-jni 14«. 34844 words
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Advertisement783 1915-10-27 16 A. B. MACKAY'S THE ORIGINAL JK LIQUEUR WHISKY. >!??Bl|P*n. As supplied to both Houses of Parliament. V OBTAINABLE FROM ALL yPj^^ FIRST-CLASS DEALERS, fw^^^X Sole Agents: \Sm mmi fiILFILLAN Lfltfjf »l AND COMPANY. LIMITED, Singapore, Penang and Malacca. VACANT LAND WANTEO. In Stamford "...*1 oi Orcha'd Road State f,\ ft.783 words
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Advertisement555 1915-10-27 16 TO BE LET OH 80LD FURNISHED SEASIDE RESIDENCES TO LET BELINDA and JD AN IT A to >et fnraisbed. Apply No. 9. Ml. Sophia. 1-f a TO LET Compound House No. 4 Devonshire Road. Apply GUTHRIB k Co., Ltd. IB 6 O TO LET. No. 7, Paint Thomas's Walk. Entry555 words
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Advertisement530 1915-10-27 16 ■tncß. KIAM KIAT&CO 108 ft 109, Market Street Telephone No. 431. Shipcbandlers, Government and Monioipa Contractor;. Bstate Suppliers and Core mission Agents. Sots AosNts The Mulcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Brand Hair Belting? l-< KO 816 TING KIL TIN MINES. LIMITED. DECLARATION OF INTB HIM DIVIDEND AND NOTICE OF530 words
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Advertisement550 1915-10-27 16 HPTICEB. GUAN KIATTCO. 37. Phillip Street. MEW SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED Galvanized Corrugated Iron Sheets 6', V t x2SG. Galvanized Mild Steel Plates 6' x 4 x f thick. Black Mild Steel f latce 8' x 4' x A A J" thick. Enrope Scotia" Firebricks. Bath Bricks and Fireclay, in bags.550 words
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Advertisement519 1915-10-27 16 PUBLIC NOTICE. We have transferred from Stamford Koad to our New Premise s (opposite the General Post Office), the following departments BOOTS, SHOES, TRUNKS, BAGS, LADIES' ANUCHILDREN'S MILLINERY, LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S HOSIERY, COSTUMES, CORSETS, SKIRTS, BLOUSES, LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S UNDERCLOTHING, LACES, RIBBONS, HABERDASHERY, DRESS GOODS, TOILET REQUISITES.STATIONERY AND MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES.519 words
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Miscellaneous243 1915-10-27 16 Straits "(bimes. UVBRT^BMENT RATBS.~Misoe.laae oss wants of every description arc laHerted at the propai -1 rate of tl pei foot lines for ua ior two insertions, N itioes ot Births, ifarriages, or Deaths, it not oxooodiny f ror lines, tl each irsot on For p.p.o. cards, on page 8, 12,243 words
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