The Straits Times, 17 November 1915
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Title Section13 1915-11-17 1 The Straits Times. NO. 24.957 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 17. 1915. PRICE 10 CEN'I'H.13 words
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Advertisement188 1915-11-17 1 M\ M i A NEW STOCK OF TENNIS BALLS THE SLAZENGER I UOZ. IN CARD BOX. $7.50 per doz. AYRES' CHAMPIONSHIP IN AIR-TIGHT METAL BOXES. Boxes of 1 doz. 2s» V-SO. Boxes of \i doz. 4,00. KATZ BROS., LTP.I I To-""! RONEO FILING CABINETS i li 1 MADE IN ENGLAND188 words
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Advertisement175 1915-11-17 1 ROBINSON CO. THE TWO-STROKE NEW -HUDSON LIGHT-WEIGHT A Model of Simplicity and Reliability. The Two-Stroke System gives extraordinary power to a small engine. It preserves the impetus on account of the fact that unlike the 3J h. p. engines, where the piston receives one thrust to four revolutions of the175 words
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Advertisement11 1915-11-17 1 JEFFREYS PILSENER BEER. Soli Aqints: ADAMBON. GILFILLAN j CO IT O11 words
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Article1095 1915-11-17 2 THE LATEST FEAT OF FRENCH AVIATION. New Giant Planes. A correßpondent in Paris, writes to Tbe Timea as follows Like a Dreadnought, in dry dock, the new super-plane rests. At a certain atropark tbe last finishing touches are beinK given. The aviation grounds aro filled with airplanes 10,1,095 words
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Advertisement228 1915-11-17 2 CEREGEN Proteid-Phosphate SIPPLIB3 STRENGTH to the WEARY ENERGY to the FLAGGING CCRKOKN- Increases power oi ro:aperation attor illness. CEREOIN iilh digestion.; CKRCGEN -helps in periodi o( stress and worry OKREGEN -ih entirely of Britmh origin. BO TRY CERBOaNIII Obtainable of all Chemists. Stock* kept and Samples tupplisd to trt* kr228 words
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Advertisement581 1915-11-17 2 A Reputation of ovtr 100 JrMTfl. Cockle's ANT! BILIOUS Pills are recommended for biliousness, sick heidache, depression, and all indispositions arising from a sluggish liver or disordered digestion. They are recommended because they were oritfin.itej by I fully i|ualified medical man— Dr. James Cockle and no specific acting more promptly,581 words
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Advertisement764 1915-11-17 2 Debility enfeebled nerves, poor health and weakened bloni -these are troubles tnat can be overcome. SCOTT'S 1 Emulsion never tails. It repairs waste, enriches tbe i blood, revitalizes the nerves ant) ftives strength to resist or rlriv*: out weakness anJ disease. When you c*e> run-down, out of sorts or in764 words
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Article729 1915-11-17 3 Tl> lollowiug casual ti-«i are announced hi.ndon. October 2<>. Wuanded Licut.Co). T. li. Sandal. Linolno: Majora A. L. Ashwell, Shir woodH; E. Lewis, Stafford*; A. E. Wilson. Lidc< Ins. Captains W A. Adam and P. 0. larks, South Stafford*; 11. Dales, East York* K. O. Fearon, Middle* x729 words
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Article204 1915-11-17 3 Statement by Japanese Minister Of Agriculture. Mr. ivinn. Minister of \i<ri:ultare and t'ljiutuiTcf, wbo baa jmt returned to lapan from a tonr through Korua, is credited with the following brut bat iatcriftiag remark* giriog his impremioDs of Korea i The Seoul Exhibition now op^n seems to204 words
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Advertisement466 1915-11-17 3 Sha,ve Yourself. "Every razor I ever used," writes A one of our friends, "was a razor A V to swear at Now I have a razor y I to lw*Maff by— the Gillette Safety 1 W Razor and the smooth keen W Gillette Blades." British made. fw Gill, tt.- Stmilinl466 words
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Advertisement266 1915-11-17 3 THE MOUTH. THE GATEWAY FOR DIBEASE. Proie>»of Miller b-s provud ponclosively that no fewer th*n tS different infoctii n- may be tract d to tbe bnman month a* a starting point. Tbe month Hi a* boiog the gateway for tbe entraaoe of Di«eave, il is here that prt cautions are266 words
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Advertisement14 1915-11-17 3 Fir Children's Hacking Cough at Night V ooda Great Peppermint C ire It. 6d14 words
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Advertisement184 1915-11-17 3 Treat your hair kindiy You detire fine, beautiful hair. Therefore jou mutt BMaH it kindlj nouriah it, pre«. r»<' it, oar« for it by regularly u.mg ROWLAND'S MACASSAR OIL "For Your Hair." Thli i<rar«ration hu l«on lined for oT«r 120 jt«.r»— it hu pro*«d valuo tjui* and lin.c anin. Do184 words
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Advertisement292 1915-11-17 3 |Lassitudel ll is a feeling of weariness, depression, fatigue, fl w which affects equally men, women and child- 1 2 ren, and it is most important that these signs g S of a run-down condition be not neglected. S O Neglect may easily lead to more serious ailments, ft 5292 words
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Advertisement1071 1915-11-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O." British India AND /\pcar L-ine. MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS (Under Contract witb Hit Majesty s Government). For Oh.nm, Japan, Panang, Caylon, Australia, India, Adan, EgyptMaditerranaan Porte and London. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. H •BKW IRI) UOR EOBOrE).1,071 words
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Advertisement810 1915-11-17 4 STEAMER BAIUNBB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Trinnaan. Bisot Semerak, sTelaataa, TaleJ Baanara. xeinma. Pataai, Siajora, Laooa, Kcbsamoi, Baactoa, Lsngsuen. Takn, Chumpra, Koblak aad Bsapkok. Out OapartuM ASOANQ Nov. 18 Nov. SO, S p.m. •s. YUGALA 89 24, 3 p.m. MAHIDOL 99 Dec. 1, S p.n*>810 words
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Advertisement467 1915-11-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED, AND SHIM MUTUAL BTEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. Tbe Companies' steamors are despatched from Liverpool outwards tor tbe Straits, Chins aud Japs a every week and from Japaa homewards tor London. Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight; tor Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and tor Marseilles,467 words
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Advertisement531 1915-11-17 4 STEAMER SAILINGS N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A servioe is maintained between Yokohama via ports to Marseilles and London under mail contract witb tbe lmt.^iaj Japanose Government Tbe New Twin »ori_w Steamers maintaining this servioe 1-avo been specially 'iooigned ana oonstractod, and are fitted witb531 words
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Article770 1915-11-17 5 STOCKS AND SHARES. Prices Quoted in the Market This Horning. Singapore, November IT, 1916. Messrs. Lyall and B»att, K> change and hare Broken, issue the following list ot quotations this morning The quotations on Sterling Sharon are only nominal. NOM. V*LL'l. BOTIU. SlLLIBS. 2/- Allagai 1/10 3/1 1 Anulo J»»»770 words
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Advertisement591 1915-11-17 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. "ELLERMAN" LINE. For LONDON GLASGOW s.s. City of Bombay due Nov. 30 For LIVf RPOOL s.s. Kascnga due Dec. 12 For particulars as to rates of freight and passage, apply to McALISTER Co., Ltd., Agents 18 I 2 a HENDERSON LINE Tho Steamers of the above Line sail591 words
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Advertisement151 1915-11-17 5 P.&0.5.N.C0. s.s. MALOJA, 13,000 Tons, Captain H. S. Bradshaw, CONVEYING THE MAILS FROM EUROPE, w.ll be despatched from Singapore on or about Monday, November 99, DIRECT FOR AUsTiULIA, CALLING AT FREMANTLE, ADELAIDE. MELBOURNE SYDNEY. For passage, apply to E. WALKER, Acting Agent. 1811 '27-11 BTO6MVAMMUATSCHAPPiJ (STBAMBHIP COMKaHTt "NEDERLAND' FOKTNIQHTLY MAIL151 words
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Advertisement135 1915-11-17 5 A "SPECIAL" DRY GINGER ALE re Fraser Neave, Ltd. /-£„< MANUFACTURED AT OUR Singapore Factory Only "This Beverage is "Special" in every respect— in quality— in its Manufacture —and in the unique position it holds among other Dry Gingerales. The water is subjected to a special treatment. The Ingredients used135 words
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Advertisement207 1915-11-17 6 iLati' ot Thk Robinson Piano Co i VIOLIN STRINGS. .rnbillc 4 lenatlm, Sylyia 800 M* I Mgltlj 8 lenvth... Pexo t B o. wch. K «'...t. Sy'. ,a No. M aOo. ach A Gv, R x fe M 150. web A Ou- Sy^ a No N aOo. r»cl, A (nit.207 words
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Advertisement377 1915-11-17 6 Ik TREATMENT of ANAEMIA -V- OF CHLOROSIS i And «H o»«^» o£ debility FEROXAL GRANULATED COMPOUND f Of protcxalate of iron and alcaline phosphate* j/ Albert BUISSON i 5, Avenue de TourvJlle, 1 5. PARIS Pjpf^ L MORE ASSIMILABLE THAN SANATOGEN. f to.ks kept and samples supplied to trade by377 words
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Advertisement521 1915-11-17 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. CLERK WANTED. FOUND. Wanted, a general office clerk with good One white fox trrrirr with black patchii knowledge of Kogli-h. Must bavu pa»sod on head. Owner can 'iavo xaui' on applytefl tbe 7»h Std Apply in your own handwriting to No. '20a, Na Him Hill, mil on aying521 words
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Article93 1915-11-17 7 FIXTURES. Wednesday, November 17. High Water. Ml a in 7.40 p.m. T Mltlli li on wireless Telegraphy, Engineers' I'lub. Ihursjny, November IN. High Water T.'»B a.m.. BM p ■> Friday, November l«. Bigh Water, 8.81 a.m., 926 arc B. I. homeward mail (train Saturday, November 20. High93 words
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SINGAPORE SHIPPING.
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Article215 1915-11-17 7 T.i tM. ■MbM Amlicrst 2.80 pm Malacca, P. Swettenbam and IVnanu Ipoh Ut pm Mi. lan i iroo -J. 30 pm that s Wongsee '2.80 piu Kota Tinggi Tanjong Snrat 4 pm n«, Shanghai And I ii. in l.yraon 4 pm niL.'un liun<4 KlicDy 6pm To IOHR.AV.215 words
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Article346 1915-11-17 7 l'ho tu.»:i u.iia-. trcm Sin^a]i3re lor the I I 7 p -g arriving at Kuala I'Unipir at 7.11 f ;vctively. The tlnouu'i Ivuini: loaves Kuala Luiupnr atvim daily, arriving at TenaDg p.m. th.- i.iiuc day. Tli-. s luthwar J biuml mail kMai loaves it I a.m. ilaily. arriving346 words
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Article67 1915-11-17 7 A wnun.lt-l lintinb officer in a Paris hospital -»ul to a viiitoi md my wooatla. Dj too play bridge > Yob Then lael in my pocket The visitor drew out 18 cards. Tbcre wore WTea apadoa, including tL. am jmrn, hM« mi km tin,, <-iub, to tin ac. and throe67 words
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Article298 1915-11-17 7 . Outward. Tbe following passenger bookings to tbe Straits are taken from tbe London and Cbina Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to tbe issuance of Mii" list in London Per P.298 words
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Article126 1915-11-17 7 IVr N. V. K. burner Mishima M.iru.— Mrs. Duke, Mr. and Mrs. Sim--. Mr. and Mr^. Lobb, Mr. (i. C. Kobinson. Mr. D. Knasell, Mr. and Mrs. Peterson. Mr. I. 1 Mrs. Kicb. Mrs. Gretten. Mrs. and l> Campbell, Mr. A. J. Laws, Mr. Day, .Master Humphrey, Mr. and Mrs.126 words
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Article162 1915-11-17 7 . EXCHANOE. SINOAPOKB, NOVKMUEU 17, 1916. Ok London Bank 4 m/s i,4 Demand 2.4,', Private 8 m/i 2/4} On India Bank T. T. 176* On HoNOEONO...B*nk d/d 10{ On Shanohai ...Bank d/d W i On Java Bank T. T IM* Om Japan Bank 111$ Sovereigns—buying rate 18.64 India162 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article165 1915-11-17 7 10 10 Au-pftDK 6.60 1 1 Ayer Wodc 0.80 C.40 10 10 BeU.l 2.00 2.10 10 10 Kanaboi 0.85 1.00 10 10 Kinta Aesooiation 7.00 41 41 KinUTin 1.14.6 1.17.6 41 41 Uhit Minn 4.25 10 8.25 Malayan Collieries '2.6Odis 41 41 Malayan Tim 1.18.6 1.16.0 10 10 Middfeton165 words
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Article606 1915-11-17 7 Buyers. Sellers. Value 2/- 2/- Allagai 1/6 1/9 41 £1 Anglo-Java 8/0 10/--3- 3/- Anglo-Malay 10/- 11/6 3/- 3/- Batang Malaka 1/8* 1/9 41 41 Batu Ti«& J. 5.0 2.10.0 2/- 2/- Bekob 1/8 1/10 41 41 Bukit KajaQK 1.15.0 1.17.6 41 41 Bukit Lintang ii.10.0 2.15.0 •21- a/-606 words
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Article133 1915-11-17 7 Valued Ba y ers< 41 41 H. Smeltins Cc. T. 03 41 41 i Pm(. 1.4.0 6/- 6/- Bleotrie Twajl 2/9 10 10 Frtsoi k Neave 60.00 SO 60 W. Hammer k Co. 67.50 100 Howarth Brskioe 100 7%Pwt 100 100 Kati Bro, Del. 10 10 Maynard Co. 100133 words
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Article57 1915-11-17 7 United Engineers 6% 11,284 600 par Singapore Electrio Tramways 6% £850,000 norn S'poro Municipal 5% 11,878,000 par Spore Municipal 44% *****7 •1,800,000 90 08 Spore Municipal 4}% of 1009 t1,000,000 90% Spore Municipal 4% '2,000,000 10%dis Spore Municipal 4% £300,000 B%dis ,*»Tbe quotations of storting shares most be regarded57 words
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Advertisement6 1915-11-17 7 Woods' Great Pefferaist Core Is. Sd.6 words
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Advertisement159 1915-11-17 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. SEABIDE ROOMS TO LET. Throe rcoun to let, in a cod Portable n asMt residence, itb electric light and water laid on. App.y I'os No. 92. Straitx Times. 17 11 19-11 AUCTION SALE 16 IRON ..iNGLE AND DOUBLE BEDSTEADS, To b_> held at Moatrs. Ching Keng Lee Co.159 words
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Advertisement195 1915-11-17 7 W. D. &H. O. f 4h WILLS' r \Jj\ iCvV MIXTURE V/ CIGARETTES (VIRGINIA) MACHINE- PRESSED CEMENT TILES Mada undtr high hjdrauhc pressure which ensures ORE AX DURABILITY Samples of Joioun and Oaaigna at TAMPENIS CEMENT TILE WORKS No. 04, Sungei Road [adjoining Bochore Oanal). 'Phone 569. A SUPERB PROGRAMME195 words
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Advertisement79 1915-11-17 7 AT THE North Bridge Road. To.Ni.ht BECONO SHOW 9 P.M. SHARP. To-Ni<ht 4 P»i>ta) Sth Sl 6th Eptiodei or (4 Parts That Most Suooasmful of all Univoraal Serials I The BROKEN COIN aa episodes reels DEPICTING FUHTHEI; EXPLOITS OK KITTY, FULL Of THRILLING AND EXCITING INCIDENTS, An Extraordlnanf Faature i79 words
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1087 1915-11-17 8 The Straits Times. Wednesday November 17. PERSIA AND GREECE. The ijuesticn ol the moment N whether German iutrigae is going to be as successful in I'ir-ii an! (imce as it b:<s ken in Bui gaiia and Turkey. Tbe Germans know that they arc beaten unless they can rai-^e up new1,087 words
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Article28 1915-11-17 8 The Kaiseiin desired her birthday to be celebrated throughout Germany by a marmalade day," on which the people were asked to make gifts of jam for the troops.28 words
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Article39 1915-11-17 8 i )ne result of the German air raids upon England was the tabling of a notice of motion in tbe House of Commons asking whether or not tbe Prime Minister will arrange for Parliament to sit in daylight only.39 words
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Article48 1915-11-17 8 The correspondents of the Daily Chronicle and Daily Telegraph at Home asserted, on October M, that (Jeriuau influence at the Greek Cuurt rcmaiuH the inottt serious utmtacle to an understanding with the Entente. The King btrongly opposes intervention, especially the idea of Greek troops fighting against the (Jeriuan*.48 words
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Article12 1915-11-17 8 Latest advertisements of the d.iy .ipivar on pa«c 6, 7 and 11.12 words
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Article22 1915-11-17 8 A new census of tlie area under coconuts in the F.M.S. is beinj; taken, previous figures having boon found to n» unsatisfactory.22 words
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Article30 1915-11-17 8 The tin mining industry of Sua^ei Bosi is in a very prosperous condition at present, states the Malay Mail. Now land is bein» worked and the coolies are doing well.30 words
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Article31 1915-11-17 8 It is stated in home papers that Lit ut. .Julius Lautcrbacli, of the cruiser Kiwlcn, who escaped from tho Tanglin internment camp has arrived in Germany after goin^ through great dangers.31 words
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Article47 1915-11-17 8 Tbe London, Singapore, and Ja\a Bank report shows that the balance forward and profit to December 31, 1914, amounting to £7,997, are proponed to be dealt with as follows:— Dividend 6 per cent., addition to reserve £2,500 (making £5,000), writing down of investments, £1,300; balance forward £806.47 words
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Article64 1915-11-17 8 The P. and O. Company's steamer Morea has been commandeered and will be used as a hospital ship. She was originally scheduled to carry tbe English mails to Colombo and Australia, arriving in Ceylon on the 22nd iust., but although this arrangement had to be cancelled there will be no64 words
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Article78 1915-11-17 8 It was stated at tbe Federal Council, Kuala Lumpur, yesterday, that tbe railway connection to the Malayan Collieries, Limited, is practically completed. The opening up and equipment of the mine is in an advanced stage, acd before the end of the year a steady output of coal may be expected.78 words
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Article68 1915-11-17 8 Tbe Times of Malaya says According to the latest advices from Aden, the Malay States Guides were exchanging shots with tbe Turkish troops in the hinterland of that territory. It is stated that Major C. E. Borton, Double Company Commander, Lieutenants V. C. L'pton (who was manager of Temerloh Rubber68 words
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Article69 1915-11-17 8 On the arrival of the Blue Funnel steamer Lycaon from Europe, yesterday, supervisors G. Nunn and F. J. Elms and revenue officers boarded the ship at the Borneo wharf, and, during tbeir search for contraband, found concealed bJ.iu.l a watertight door iv the stokehold eight tins and two bags, containing69 words
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Article77 1915-11-17 8 A circular despatch addressed to the Governor by the Secretary of State for the Colonies is published for general information in the Government Gazette It states that His Majesty's Government has agreed to a proposal made by tbe Sublime Porte to tbe effect that the correspondence respectively of British civilians77 words
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Article84 1915-11-17 8 A list of persons and bodies of persons to whom articles to be exported to Siam may be consigned is notified in the Government Gazette by order of the Governor in accordance with tho provisions of the Proclamation of November 12 relating to the xporti tion of all articles to84 words
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Article141 1915-11-17 8 Sumatra papers state that the Preusscn case has come tc a close and judgment will be given today. During tbe cross examina tion of the witnesses some characteristic German tactics were revealed. A private code was found aboard the I'reussen sup plied, as Captain Lubeck acknowledged, by the German Admiralty141 words
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Article125 1915-11-17 8 The Metal Bulletin states in connection with reports that preparations aie b< ■iu^ made to produce spelter in England Humours of the erection of plant for the treatment of concentrates may be a little premature, but a number of developments seom under way. < >nc Scotch works has already purchased125 words
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Article171 1915-11-17 8 The Deo .Juante Lodge of tbe International Order of Good Templars met last ni^ht at the V.M.C.A., when there was a kooi! attend ance and the meeting was encouraging and inHpiriiiK. Brothers of the l»oo Juantc and Eastern Star Lodges urjjed earncHtly that the Good Teiupltrs tthould do their best171 words
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Article474 1915-11-17 8 Mr. (i. >. Inn brother. Inte uf hirrick ami Co., who went home recently, has been gazetted to tin EUKA. h< ;ivy riqja butt, iy Mr. K. \V. Collins, of Malacca iiubbct Plantations, returned from his visit by tho I', aud (I. mail steamer Nankin and is474 words
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Article102 1915-11-17 8 We hear that a project is afoot to have .i great international exhibition ;it Sourabaya after tbe war. The idea is la show to all the eastern nations the latest and best exaiupleof agricultural and industrial machinery, and to briiig within the area of the exhibition samples102 words
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Article132 1915-11-17 8 . The I'nited States Consul-Genera E. Anderson, of Hongkong, in I report says that, with Australia out of the market, American Hour has been going into the Straits Settlements and Malay StateSiam, Java, Sumatra, and the East Indiigenerally much more freely tli.m usual, and the indications are132 words
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Article158 1915-11-17 8 It has come to our knowledge tl;:a mini persons arc liable, quite innocently of an) evil intent, to commit ollences nadir tin Seditious Publications (Prohibition) Ordi nance 1915, and wo therefore publish tinwarning. It is an ollence uu Ordinance to import or to have in one's pos session158 words
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Advertisement168 1915-11-17 8 fft Press- JS^Nk Letters Carbons. fJ^Mlh Twentieth Century has seen the advent of many remarkable inventions, not the least of which is the Roneo Letter Copier, which dispenses with water, brush, and press, makes costly carbons unnecessary, and produces perfect copies at the rate of II jK-r minute without smudging168 words
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Advertisement241 1915-11-17 8 FOR 4 NIGHTS ONLY. WedneMty Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 17th. 11th, 19th and 20th November. 1915. A LIST OF POWERFUL ATTRACTIONS. AT THB ALHAMBiA TIM Himr ClMMtetrtih Theatr*, fetch Road. SECOND SHOW, at 9.15 P.M. a Powerful Detective Drama Produced by Ihe Famous Pli>er» Film Co. THB PORT OF DOOM241 words
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Article2297 1915-11-17 9 LORD KITCHENER. Arrival in the Near East. MR CHURCHILL S SPEECH Explains His Reasons For Resigning. I .1-. London. November 1«>. 1.15 p.m. Italian <W»p»tfho» state that Lord Kitchener is at Mudros with tbi Knyptian i Hi^'h Commissioner, i Athm- Loid Kitchener ha- arrived at i whether >ii2,297 words
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Article155 1915-11-17 9 We are indebted to the French Consul, Comtc dc Bondy, for the following telegrams: Paris, November li. Y ester 1.-vy in Xrtnis we drove back from the. Libyrinth the Germans who had penetrated our first line trench and indicted on them very high losses. To day, we155 words
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Article243 1915-11-17 9 An Admiralty Film for The Public. It is understood that the Admiralty has arranged for a complete kinematograph of the Grand Fleet both in black and white and in colour. Mr. Balfour has taken the utmost interest in the scheme, and he and the First243 words
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Article70 1915-11-17 9 Coal export business at home is being carried on in a restricted way owing to the amazing level of freights, due to a short supply ol tonnage, which in turn is caused by a combination of circumstances. Government requisitioning goes un apace, the recall of Greek shipping to the Mediterranean70 words
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Article798 1915-11-17 9 GOOD FINANCIAL POSITION OF F.M.S. Vigilant Care Required. (From Our Own Cobrksi'onhk.nt.) Kuala l.uiupur. November 16. The Federal Council opened in the Council Chamber here to day. The High Commis sioner in his speech mentioned the projected formation of Malay Volunteers and stated the Council would be asked798 words
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Article194 1915-11-17 9 The Siam Observer of November 9 reports: The Kaho, which arrived in Bangkok on Saturday evening, appears to have been the scene of terrible lighting amongst the crew, somewhere in the gulf, while she was two days oat from Singapore. So far as we learn, the194 words
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Article80 1915-11-17 9 QUESTIONS IN PARLIAMENT. From Our Special Correspondent House of Commons, October 21. Parliament has recently been too busily nngaged with the more immediate concerns ot the war to devote much attention to less urgent matters iv which tho Colonies are particularly interested. But occasionally members have80 words
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Article141 1915-11-17 9 Colonel Vatc (Cnionist, Melton) asked the Secretary of State for tho Colonios, if ho could state whether any Germans, naturalised or otherwise, are still at large at Singapore or anywhere in tho Straits Settlements or tho Federated Malay States. Mr. Bonar Law (Colonial Secretary) replied All German subjects141 words
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Article146 1915-11-17 9 Sir Edwin Cornwall (Liberal, Bethua! Green. N.E.) asked tho Secretary of State toi the Colonies, whether his attention had been called to the fact that it was officially stated in the Singapore Legislative Council that the policy of Great Britain was v .t t close down private146 words
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Article163 1915-11-17 9 Sir .lohn Jardine (Liberal, Kjxburglishire asked the Chancellor of the- Exchequer, whether he was aware that many limited companies owning in dia rubber estates iv India, Ceylon, tin Straits Settlements, and Netherlands India have, until tho war began or after that date, distributed no dividends because tbe163 words
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Article125 1915-11-17 9 The following Singapore properties w, disposed of by auction at Messrs. Powell and Co.'s saleroom yesterday afternoon Freehold land at I'ppor Seraugoon Koad just beyond tho tramway terminus, contain ing an area of ti.1,200 square feet, being lots II and 13 of Grant 10, together with the tile125 words
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Article102 1915-11-17 9 The London and China Express of October 19, states Were it not fur existing political conditions there would undoubtedly be a very largo increase of business in the share market, and even with all the restrictive factors a fair amount of trade is Im iu_done, there102 words
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Article17 1915-11-17 9 Dr. and Mrs. Mickey, ut J Lands, returned from home by the I', an i 0 \nkic.17 words
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Article2558 1915-11-17 10 BEGINNINGS OF THE BALKAN DRAMA. The German Defeat At Loos. (Bf Oi-K Own Cobmsponkkm.) London, October 14. not her sector has been added to tbe great teaoc which tbe Allies are building round the Contral Empires. The attack upon Serbia has confronted the Cabinets with the2,558 words
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Article401 1915-11-17 10 Mr. Alma Baker has received the following letter No. 8 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps, British Expedition Force, France, October 14. 1915. Dear Mr. Baker, I feel sure you will be interested to know that a machine has come to this squadron bearing the inscription Malaya No. 3,401 words
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Article83 1915-11-17 10 A powerful detective drama in four acts by tbe Famous Players Film Co., entitled The Port of Doom, a stirring Patbe drama in three reels. Fascination, a Keystone comedy with Charlie Chaplin acting, and a new Patbe war gazette, make np the particularly strong programme of the83 words
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Article56 1915-11-17 10 Mrs. and the Misses Woods will be passing through Singapore next week, and to meet numerous requests Rattles Hotel has arrang ed to provide a special dinner on Tuesday, the 23rd, at 8 p.m after which these ladies will again provide their clever entertainment. To prevent disappointment, it is advisable56 words
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Article55 1915-11-17 10 Playing in the itattlos billiard tournament last night, Newman beat Cull, the winner making breaks of 29, 38, 27 (twice) and several round about 20. Jones who played Hentley, was always the better player and with breaks of 82 and 25 ran oat a winner by 43 points. The game55 words
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Article1498 1915-11-17 10 (From A Currsspondknt.) Sourabaya, November 11. When Kubler, Brondgoest, Kouzruinsky .ud a couple of others afforded Java residents tbe pleasure of witnessing Hying demonstrations in days gone by, there were many who gloried in the fact that they had seen the real thing and when these aviators1,498 words
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Article304 1915-11-17 10 How A Paris Bandit was Run To Earth. Making my way home tbe other night through the dark streets, after a belated visit to the post office, writes a correspondent in Paris, I encountered, at the very corner of my own avenue, two policemen holding in304 words
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Article224 1915-11-17 10 Mce-Admiral Bacon's Varied Record. Tho special Order of the Day by Sir John French, published tbe other day, revealed the fact, says Tbe Times, that Vice- Admiral It. H. S. ltacon has been responsible for what Sir John describes as the valuable co-opera-tion of tho Fleet in224 words
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Article177 1915-11-17 10 The report of F.M.S. Timah, Limited, states that the Dot profit for the year to December 31 last amounted to £2,232 carry forward from previous year, £"23.001 making £25,288. It JR proposed to pay a dividend of 30 per cent., free of income tax, on the paidup capital177 words
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498 1915-11-17 10 Late Sir Henry Cotton, K. C.S.I. To the Editor of the Straits Tiiuch. Sir, —The shadow of the war obscures many a man and thing that would, in normal times, receive attention. Nevertheless, wo must honour the memory of those to whom honour is <lue. Indian papers received this week498 words
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Article505 1915-11-17 10 Ten Thousand Rupees NVorth Of Opium. The Englishman of October 29 »ays Last week-end a record seizure of opium was effected on board the steamer I.ai Saag, lying off Esplanade moorings, tho value of the opiuLi seized be-ing about Us. 10,000. It appears that Mr. Minos and505 words
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Article11 1915-11-17 10 OCTOBER RUBBER RETURNS. Langkon North 80rn00.— 12,500 lbs. M-jlville.— l.7ll lbs.11 words
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Article1643 1915-11-17 11 MMI. JILIETTE ADAMON END OF WAJt W hat Bismark Thought of Her. Winifrul Stephen* writing, in the l»aily \s In her country homo, among the low w.xhli -d InlN of Seiaa ot Oisc, witlun tin* walls ol tin- am icnt Abbey of < iif, I fonml hor,1,643 words
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Article238 1915-11-17 11 CHEERFUL SOLDIERS. Wooden-Legged Men on March Crying, Left. Hi I.tues Kinj^con Fowler, speaking at the np>oing of the winter session of the 1 Medical School at Middlesex Hospital, related some curious incidents if life in a military hospital. It was, he said, almost a doctor's ideal to we plenty i238 words
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Article103 1915-11-17 11 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending, Friday. November 19 Wednesday, Novembk* 17. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall S V.A. 4 p.m. Halestier Range S.R.E.(V.) 8. 15 p.m. Drill Hall S.V.K. Veterans Co. Chinese Co. Bras Basah Road Malay Co. Tm hm>\*, •WvbebMbi 18. 6.15 p.m. Drill Hall103 words
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Article38 1915-11-17 11 The Ceylonese of Taipiag, who recently made representations to Government tv furm a Voluntary Civil Guard, have been thanked for their loyal oiler and have been asked to forward to Government a list of thoHe willing to sorve.38 words
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Advertisement54 1915-11-17 11 It was a fearful knock to soe His look of t aiu and mwrj tin ruj|2h it made) the \,v IBM quake, Hia wile »he wept disconsolate, Mm cliildrun j'lined tLe u.oumial thronu, And Baid. We won't have lather 1od|(." But all ih obkngud. his life's secure lie's t kiDK54 words
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Advertisement832 1915-11-17 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. P iflV i) Master's Voice C jtt lv I Alcssandio V«Uo Uuluui National Mar, S IV_ v O A Metiopolltan MiliUrr Band November Records fT!I s.^, (II J^T „U iao uclude the most noted c i "ulJu!,' 4 rUn m of the world's st.ir m!« viol* e»« (The832 words
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Advertisement261 1915-11-17 11 PRODUCE OF FRANCE! "Cordon sole importers. i "c ordon D HIBBERT.WOODROFFE&C°L T c *»vim*wii KOUGE. (Incorporated m tngland I JAUNE. RAFFLES HOTEL. ST. ANDREWS DAY November 30. Special Dinner at 8 p.m. AND AFTERWARDS EARLY APPLICATION FOR SEATB IS REQUESTEO. When a Duck lays an Egg She just waddles off261 words
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Article1203 1915-11-17 12 A Him NITH OLR "BROKEN MEN." Home and Freedom. Tbe following article in The Times is by a corroipoDilt nt who travelled with tbe tchsaßad pri-oi-ers whose arrival in England from Germany recently was repot ttd. I don't believe it's true," and as be pul led1,203 words
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Article339 1915-11-17 12 Sudden Death of Sir Oswald Mosley. The death, suddenly, was announced on October 11, at the age of 67, of Sir Oswald Mosley, Bart., of Abingworth, Thakebam. Sir Oswald was the modern personification of the old-fashioned John Bull country squire, who till recently figured in the really339 words
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Article330 1915-11-17 12 Protest Against His Country's Decision. The Consul General fur Bulgaria in Manchester iMr. Joseph Angeloff)— the only Bulgarian consul in Knglacd has resigned Mi cilice. The following is the text of a ijr.tUi that In s< l,: to tin I'rime Minister ut Bulgaria: If reported alliance of330 words
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Article141 1915-11-17 12 NIGHT OVER YPRES. The deepening twilight and the sinking MID, Tln< high pale place* softening for the ktars, The iinn towers, the arches wrecked and lone, The wide, unliealiDg sesrs. Some bent and twi tud lamp posts, and tli<' dim Half folded heads of flowers, dewy wet Immune through all141 words
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Article1341 1915-11-17 12 Eccles," said the young man slowly, burying bis head in the cushions, "do they still call me the mad squire in the village I believe so, Bir." Carious, isn't it I The old retainer answered nothing. He was looking out of the window. Suddenly he stiffened. Charitable,1,341 words
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Article681 1915-11-17 12 CLOUD AMBUSH. British Aviator's Haul Of Aviatiks. The fight was a very pretty one indeed," writes a quartermaster-serge aut of an aeroplane duel, to the Scotsman. "We saw the German machine an Aviatak biplane circling round on our right about five miles behind oar lines. It was beiDg very heavily681 words
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Article73 1915-11-17 12 Scene: A Soldiers' Club. An Irishman, somewhat ditßuiscd in liquor, bands over bis kit, explains that he is on bis second trip to the front, and head on hands goes calmly to sleep. One of the ladies in-waiting puts a hand on his shoulder, and73 words
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Advertisement375 1915-11-17 12 Eau de ColognE There is no more real connection In lice, i, CilopiC rj ami Eau de ('nlmjne than theft U betireen (ierniiiiiif Uand liennnn MMsM, name, in fact ha* only II historical interest. |J t None of the imjredients, crept the spirit, MM d produced in CtltfM m ani/ii-here375 words
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Article661 1915-11-17 13 Methods of Dispelling War Pre-Occupation. There seems to be a prevalent impression that listening to music is in itself a cheerful occupation. Correspondents, states The Times, have written to urge the establishment of popular concerts aR a maans of raising the spirits of the people. If, however,661 words
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Article331 1915-11-17 13 How False Rumours are Made In Paris. Notwithstanding the severity with which the Council of War judges individuals charged with disseminating false rumours or circulating discouraging arguments, there are still plenty of such rumours rile both in town and country, states a Paris correspondent. Who -tarts some of331 words
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Article44 1915-11-17 13 A C. anJ M. Ga/otte special cable .juotes Kibe Stiftstidende (Denmark) that there was moat critical moment for the Germans during the bombardment in Champagne in September. German artillery and infantry ware ready to retire from the second line whoa the bombardment unexpectedly ceased.44 words
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Advertisement43 1915-11-17 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. pi IfP i i> O O Kg g qx m o < ft r I *EC O > H43 words
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Advertisement395 1915-11-17 13 "DRAGON" CEMENT Contracts have been secured for the supplies of Cement during 1915 /^sm^i andto THE MUNICIPALITY iSfjM '@]Sl THE GOVERNMENT SINGAPORE. \-y*ftß^y -MORE. DUPIRE BROTHERS, SINGAPORE. Sole Agents for the Straits and F. M. S. RE WEE SAY CHIONQ, SOLE MORTGAGEES SAUE2 PROPRIBTOR OF CHOP WAN CHIONO, Qn Monday,395 words
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Advertisement1223 1915-11-17 14 w« p-ao- »a-» -J^-J^TSZSZSZFSZ 10 cehts on tiie DOLIAIt THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. I ilia Ulll»n 888-"-W LOHDOM OFFIOCi 38. Old Jewry. KG. AITTIitCTIV M-AW O c »»SUR*MC«_. MONtY TO LO For all particulars, apply to A. 11. FAIR. Mapaß.ng D.roctor. INSURANCE. lANTON INSURANCE CFFICE, LIMITED. Capital1,223 words
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Advertisement436 1915-11-17 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER 'aid op Capital io 80,000 Shares ot *M each 41,800,000 teaerveFund 41,800,000 teaeive Liability of Proprietors... 41.300,000 BANKERS L be Bank of England, The London City and didiand Bank, Ltd., The London Countj md Westminster Bank, Ltd., The436 words
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Advertisement640 1915-11-17 14 INSURANCE. WANTED A SPECIAL CHINESE AGENT with influential connection, to work up bunineaa in Sirgapore. LIBERAL SaL-VIO AND COMMISSION TO A KULUBLE MaN. Special Low Rates of Premium. Immediate Cover App'y J. R. MACPHERSON, Branch Secretary, ORIENTAL LIFE OFFICE, 23 25, The Arcade. SALES BY AUCTION. MORTGAGEES SALE 01 VALUABLE640 words
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Article1090 1915-11-17 15 THE MOTORING WORLD. NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Freemasonry of the Motorist. (I) Twellfl IJrex writes in thu London Magazine on the Freemasonry of the Motorist, and what it means to him. It in difficult nowadays be says to realise how very recent wore the Dark Agos of1,090 words
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Article38 1915-11-17 15 It is notified at hulhi that proceedings have been instituted iv the prize court in Malta in respect of the vessels Cleopatra, Krctria and Taxiarcbis; also that the followiDK vessels have been condemned A^hioM, Nicolua, Klkni and Elfriede.38 words
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Advertisement189 1915-11-17 15 W( l.i.c In i-.v.i. 1 iti f f«.!io»iQ H I ivy con.-acts. -acts L i 1 N cil (.Y 1 t.l N w Primis p. I. ut it lt'dia. Aucttalia »nl Chi.ia.-Ntw PrftiiiifS. ll.)D'bl« Mr Eu T(.i>|.> Seen. I'orak.— Adix I.cdjjedur DKincer in charge if our Sanitary Ikipt. hat bad189 words
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Advertisement133 1915-11-17 15 BECAUSE OF 'he Fleets' success in limit n^the activities ot the G mum Sub-rn-irines. Fc;rei{:n Tyre Firms are enabUd to export freely to England and h^r Colonies. They contribute nothing to the cost of the war and every loreign Tyr* bought increases British indebtedness abroad. Now is the time, if133 words
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Advertisement804 1915-11-17 16 A. B. MACK AY S Q THE ORIGINAL |3 LIQUEUR WHISKY. Aa supplied to both Houses of Parliament. P OBTAINABLE FROM ALL FIRST-CLASS DEALERS. I f jfvj£^^\ Sole Agents: [jSi; ADAMSON. GILFILLAN IffT^fl AND COMPANY. LIMITED. 7 J Singapore, Penang and Malacca. WAMTB. MOTOR MRS AND CYCLES Bought for spot804 words
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Advertisement494 1915-11-17 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. SEASIDE RESIDENCE TO LET 4 bedroom*, bathrooms attached, watet laid on. Apply No. 4, De Souza Street 58 b a BUNGALOW TO LET. St George, 1131, Serangoon Road, junction of St. Michael's Read. Apply 817, Serangoon Road. eu 10 o TO LET. Uoase No. Bb,494 words
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Advertisement633 1915-11-17 16 NOTICES. KIAM KIAT&CO. 108 109. Market Street, Telephone No. 431. Shipebandlets, Government and Munieipa Contractors, Estate Suppliers aad Con mission Agents Sou ioixu The Mnlcott Belting Co., Ltd. Best Multiplar Brand Hair Beltings. IT 80-6-U MADAME CECILE Has arrived from Messrs. Derry and Toms, London, with a large and most633 words
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Advertisement470 1915-11-17 16 WTICtS. GUAN KIATACo., 37, PbiUp Street. ttlpChaatftoFß, Isyam—t K nd Municipal Contractors, isMral Importirt aad Exporters, Estate, Rica and Urn Mill Suppllan ■aa CommlMiea agtate. Sols Aobnts fob "GLOBE BOILER FLUID, The Meal Fluid for Cleaning aad Preservln| Stea* tellers. Tel. Address: "GIMNKIAT.' Telephone Nos. 1174 and 128« (Private 1450).470 words
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Advertisement495 1915-11-17 16 THE SINGAPORE STORE Telephone No. 1082. ADELPHI HOTEL BUILDINGS Dlreot Importers of the very best quality provisions, wines, spirits. etc.. etc. HIGH-QUALITY COFFEE Fresh groaud on the premises GUARANTEED ABBOIUTELY PURE. Nota the Brand i "Ship." Hit 112 TO ADVERTISERS. As requests to make certain altcrati ns ti advertiaemei.ts, soob495 words
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Miscellaneous244 1915-11-17 16 Straits Ibimes. ADVJRTISBMENT KATBS.-Miset ,lue 038 wants of every description are usert ed at the prepaid ruto of II pel four lines foi on > or two insertions. N jtic-.-o( Births, Unmakes, 01 Deaths, i( not exceeding (jar lines, II each ipseitica Fo,- p.p.o. cards, on page 8, 13. Imci244 words
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