The Straits Times, 11 December 1915
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Title Section13 1915-12-11 1 The Straits Times NO. 24.078 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 11. 1915. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement167 1915-12-11 1 MM n lit y THERE IS NO ADVANCE As yet in the price of Sledge Brand Milk. THEREFORE SLEDGE BRAND MILK IS NOT ONLY THE FINEST OBTAINABLE BUT IS ALSO THE MOST ECONOMICAL ASK FOR SLEDGE BRAND ndensed Unsweetened Milk Natural Sterilised Milk. SOLE: IMPORTERS: J. TRAVERS SONS, LTD. SINGAPORE.167 words
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Advertisement89 1915-12-11 1 ROBINSON CO. jt%9 Christmas Bazaar /^^SHS^fc LARGE .ASSORTMENT TOYS, CRACKERS, SWEETS A. J LARGE STOCK OF 4 .J^H9a Beautifully Dressed French >. r j^ Undressed and Character Dolls ROBINSON CO. TT Wine Store Europe Hotel BullcUn* CANADIAN BENTWOOD Fresh Shipment of SHERRY WINE direct from Spain. p M A I89 words
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Advertisement10 1915-12-11 1 JEFFREY'S PILSENLR BEER. Sol« Acmvrs. ADAMBON. GILFILLAN co 1 1010 words
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Article901 1915-12-11 2 FOREIGNERS' VISIT TO THE BRITISH FRONT. Our New Army. The scenes of war and the mechanism of war, and all aspects of its life and activity are becoming sadly familiar, writes Mr. Philip Oibbs, the correspondent of The Tele graph, from General Headquarters. I know tho look901 words
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Article137 1915-12-11 2 The new issue of Belgian stamps appears at an extraordinary moment, (or there remain only a few towns, sach as Baar leDue,' where they can be used. The set consists of fourteen values, and the interesting deM|/ns show lc. to 25c. the portrait of Kin^ Albert 1.,137 words
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Advertisement167 1915-12-11 2 CEREGEN Pnoteid-Pho»phate SUPPLIES STRENGTH to the WEARY ENERGY to the FLAGGING CERBOBN- Increases power of reenporation after illness. CKRCQEN auln digestion. GBRKGEN -helps in periods of stress and worry OBRBGBM i« entirely of British origin. BO TRY CERIOBN I Obtainable of all Chemists. •tocki kept and Sampta tupplld to trtfe167 words
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Advertisement12 1915-12-11 2 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night Woods Great Peppermint Core Is. 6d12 words
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Advertisement353 1915-12-11 2 ONLY A FEW PIMPLES ]1 But Many More May Come If You Neglect Them. Cuticura Soap and Ointment are most effertivr 1 in clearing the skin of pimples. Sample each free by post. Address F. Newbcry A Sons, 27, Charterhouse Square, London, E. C. Sold everywhere. XMAS& NEW YEAR CARDS.353 words
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Advertisement851 1915-12-11 2 NOTICES. GUAN WAT CO. Ihlp Chandltri, Oovsrnment and Municipal Contractors. 37. Phillip street. WHY PAY MORE WHEN YOU CAN GET FOR LE88? The Following are tome of ths •umtrous matsrtali In our stock 1.000 Sheets Galvanicrd Iron Plates 2P(I Sheets MilJ Steel P| lttB 100 Ca.es Ga-v. nized Corrugated Iron.851 words
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Advertisement645 1915-12-11 2 «OTICE3._ PAJAM. LIMITED. NOTICE OFCLOBINB OF TRANSFER BOCKB NOTICE is hereby given that tbe Tranofer Books of the Company will be closed from Tuesday, tbe 14th, to Wednesday, the 22cd December, 1916, both days inclasivo, for the purpose of preparing Dividend Warrants. By Order of the Board, UKRRICK ft CO.,645 words
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Article945 1915-12-11 3 Peeps at the Land of Mystery And Fascination. Before a large gathering at tbe readingroom of the Colombo Museum, Mr. U. S. Corlett, manager. Government Experimental Station, Oangaruwa, Peradeniya, delivered an interesting lecture on Ancient Egypt. Mr. Corlett said; Egypt, does not that magic word stir chords of945 words
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Article256 1915-12-11 3 A writer engaged a new stenographer the other day. She never took dictation for anything except letter*, and it was new to her. This is the way she wrote bis rjr«t dictation Title all caps an interview with Napoleon period paragraph. Quote I do not think I carp256 words
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Advertisement313 1915-12-11 3 E^ FOR LUXURY IN WRITING U*E THfc if f |<\_nrs? B^Ek? I r" iB^T^BSB^a^H Si FOUNTPEN It ia no« a abaap paa la any, btl it v ohaap to oaa. It mrtlanta all others baoaoa* it baa tha hantast. imnoth— I point which years or writiag da aot toaah, Tha313 words
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Advertisement417 1915-12-11 3 Acute Kidney Disease. QaH Stows earned keen agony. CompUtsly Our* at 82 by Dr. CamlCt Tablet!, the WorM-Famous Remedy. Mr. it Grey, an old gentleman (82), of t, Cliftonterrate, (jueen-itreet, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, Eugiuid, says:— "A few >««» ago I bc«*n to have a gnawing pain acroEs hit back. At all417 words
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Advertisement379 1915-12-11 3 CALENDAR FOR DEC, IBIS. Sunday 5 12 19 26 j Monday 6 13 20 27 Tuesday 7 14 2 1 28 Wednesday 1 8 15 22 29 1 Thursday ...j 2 9 16 23 30 Friday 3 10 17 24 31 ■J Saturday 4 11 18 25 Tuesday* i-Land Sales.379 words
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Advertisement1078 1915-12-11 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. -British India AND r\pcar L-ine. VIAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICB3 PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS (Under Contract wltb His Majesty a Government). For China, Japan, Penang, Gaylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Porte and London. MMMM will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES HOMBWARD IKOR ECBOPB). Cone1,078 words
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Advertisement823 1915-12-11 4 STEAMER SA1LIM88. THE SI AM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. SINGAPORE-BANGKOK For Kretay, Trinssaan. Bisnt, Semerak, Kelaataa, Tabal Baavnara. ioinni«. Patui, 8ia i •>' Laoo». KobRamui, Baadoa, Langsaen, T%kn, Ohnmpoa, ftohlak aa 1 Btmvkok Out Oapartup* NO STEAMER Deo. 11, 8 p.m. a.a. PRACHATIPOK Doc. la IS, S p.m. a.a. GHUTATUTGH823 words
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Advertisement480 1915-12-11 4 BTEAMER SAILINGS. OCEAN STEAM SHIP CO. LIMITED. AND BHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD I* fbe Crtupeaio n«>aiL. m »t I j_ :-?<>iu»i.«i from Liveipool outwards (or \h> Straits China aud Japaa every week >ai froro Japaa homewards tor London Amsterdam aad Antwerp every fortnight; for Oeooa, Marseilles and Liverpool480 words
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Advertisement536 1915-12-11 4 STEAMER SAILINGS N. Y. K. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. EUROPEAN LINE. A strvict) is maintaiDftd bctwoea Yokohama via ports to Marseilles and London under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Oovornment. Tbe New Twin tK.-r.rw Steamtirn maintaining this Hervioe bavo boon specially designed and oonstruoted, and are fitted with536 words
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Article740 1915-12-11 5 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, December 11, 1915. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, exchange and baro brokers, issue the following list of quotations this morning. Tin- quotations on sterling shares are only nominal. S'OM. VaLDI. BCYMS. hILLIRS. 2/- AHapai 1/8 1/11 1 Adk1oJ»?» 11,6 18/0740 words
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Advertisement219 1915-12-11 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. "ELLERMAN" LINE. For LIV£ RPOOL Kasenga due on or about Dec. 20 For LONDON HULL Kioto due on or about Dec. 30 Por particulars as to rates of freight and passage, apply to McALISTER Co., Ltd., Agents IS-1 n BToomvmrmia»tschm>pij (STKAMSHir COMPANY) "NEDERLAND.' FOitTNIOUTLY MAIL SERVK'B BBTWBBN JAVA219 words
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Advertisement164 1915-12-11 5 HONGLY STEAMSHIP GO. FOR «!!!!i K0"fi Tbe s.B. MANAPOLRI, 2,090 tons, it ezpeoted to arrive from Peaaag on ted Deoem ber, and will Lave prompt despatch for above port on or about tbe 3rd idem. MO MOP CHOON, Manager KB! BINO A CO.. *|.nti No Bt-h g^ Telephone No. 991.164 words
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Advertisement24 1915-12-11 5 If its anything in the Engineering way then Mrritesrs Singapore UNITED ENGINEERS LTD. Damar Road Singapore. Graoit "UNITECRS." Singapore. Phone Not. 23 -156 157.24 words
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Advertisement165 1915-12-11 6 [hi Robinson Piano Co) Clarionet, B flat, 15 keys, at $30.00. Flute, B flat, military pattern 18.00 Piccolo, D and E Flat, each 6.00. Mouth Harmonicas, each from $0.90 to 1.75. mas (with tuning slide) from 0.90 to 2.50. Nipger Bones, one set of four, from 0.75 to 1.25. Mu-mc165 words
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Advertisement141 1915-12-11 6 Residence in hot climates dimi'-i->bcf> tbe sapply of bb'd, and exposes tht. subject to Perertl diat.-e-siag compla nta. TAKE HAEMOGLOBIN (OESCHIENS) and tbe bloodleta appearance cf your lip and ebeeks will change into a liealtby pink ccbur. Hemoglobin Drscbiena is acreeable to the taste, doen not interfere with dicostion, does141 words
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Advertisement480 1915-12-11 6 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. PALLADIUM SINUPMfI PREMIER THEATIE ORCHARD lOAD SINGAPORE'S PREMIER THEATRE Grand JOTa/fciir&ee TO-DAY a I».M. TODXY This is the one day in tbe week that tbe ohildren have a real opportunity of onj ly ing tb< mselvex. Here are some comedies that will cause roars of laughter. L LUBIN480 words
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Article159 1915-12-11 7 exchange. SlNOAFOM, DHtKMHXB 11, 1916. Om Lohooh Bank 4 m/s 2/4^ Demand a/4, 7 Private 8 m/s 2/4} Om India Bank T. T. 175; Om HonoKoNQ...Bank d/d 16} On Shanghai ...Bank d/d 89] On Java Bank T. T. Ii4, Om Japan Bank io« i Sovereigns— boy inn159 words
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Article106 1915-12-11 7 FIXTURES. >at urday, December I I High Water. 1.40 am 0.40 p.m. A li. i Victoria Tliuatre. Sunday, December 12 Hifcli Wattt, %M a.ru., 1.37 p.ia Monday, December I.). Uigu Water, H. 17 a.m., 2.42 p.ui Tuesday, December 1 4. High Wator, 4.7 a.-o :'..56 p.m. P.106 words
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Article169 1915-12-11 7 To-nw. Batu I'aliat i. Wouxsee2.3o pm Malacca, P. Swettcnbam aad Penang Klang 2.30 pm MagkawMsaj I'tuiaugkat and ban Singaradja 2.M pm Mcian Miiiusa 2.80 pm l!at;rxn Sombilan '2 80 pm Colombo llougainvillo B>o pm Manila and koog Kathlamba H. 30 pm j Pcnang and Calcutta taking mails169 words
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Article251 1915-12-11 7 The 111 iik train, from Hapyeji for the north leav hah Ssai station daily at 7.7 a 1:1 an 1 7 p.m., arriving at Kuala Lump ir at i.H p.m. and 6.45 a.m. respectively. The through express to I'enanj leaves Kuala Lii >ur at H a.m. daily, arriving251 words
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Article110 1915-12-11 7 Mails for Eu rope. Our attention baa been called to the fact that nur arrivals in London are much behind those published elsewhere Our rule is to (five arrivals obly when they are officially report. -1 in the Post Office notice*, and no later daie thaa tint printed above baa110 words
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Article68 1915-12-11 7 Mr. Arthur rolling's announcement :-t the annual uniting of shareholders of Urury I,ane Tln-atr>- that a pantomime would be produced at ChrUtmai. was welcomed by ehildrea ai all •«<■. Lant year, owinj; to tbv war, it wan decided to r» ly on a revival of tbe nrcTious yoar'a prmiuction. Tbe68 words
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Advertisement11 1915-12-11 7 uroaie ChMl Complaint*. Wood. 1 Great Pepptrwint Can, It. «d. I11 words
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Advertisement633 1915-12-11 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. MOTOR GAR FOR SALE One De Dion, Motor Cr, 101*2 H.P., MatLoto Igniti n,twoor four n apr, Stepney Wheel, in (jojd runoinK order. Prico ftiOO for quick sale. Apply V.l> c/o Straits Times. 11 12 TO LET. Oreenflulds, No. 2, Taojona Katonn, from Ist Ki-br.iary, 19(6. Tennis Court633 words
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Advertisement437 1915-12-11 7 f|||| "THREE MIIIIC n PtbsbhSiK %3 §w %bI TOBACCO. A COOL AND FRAGRANT SMOKE. On Sale Everywhere in 4-oz. Airtight Tins. FRASER CHALMERS, LTD. CONTRACTORS TO THE BRITISH ADMIRALTY A WAR OFFICE ENGINEERS ie MANUFACTURERS OF MACHINERY FOR ALL MINING* POWER PURPOSES. HEAD OFFICE Ie WORKS Erltb, Kent. England. LONDON437 words
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Advertisement712 1915-12-11 7 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. CHINESE BOOK-KEEPER WANTED. LATHES FOR BALE. Wanted, for Rubber Es'.ate in F.M.S,; One Bixinoh ono M)*on inch Lathes for experienced Ci mefe Book keeror with ktow B ale, in good workit ti crdtr. Apply V., c/o ledge of Estata accounts Salary (70 per Straits Tiroes. menßem. Fnuunfuroisboi quarto712 words
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Obituary23 1915-12-11 8 To the Memory of the Officers and Men of the Highland Brigade who fell at Mayersfontein on the 11th December. 1899.23 words
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1113 1915-12-11 8 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11. THE LAST EFFORT. Reports state that there has been phenomenal activity under tbe Lord Derby recruiting scheme during tbe last few days. No special circumstance has brought this about, but it may be assumed tbat there are a certain number who have delayed to1,113 words
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Article12 1915-12-11 8 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 8, 7 and 11.12 words
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Article18 1915-12-11 8 The Middleton tin mine output for November was Sluicing 94.74 piculs, tribute ">l.Ol piculs, total 1 li.fl piculs.18 words
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Article34 1915-12-11 8 The text of the Companies Ordinance 1815, passed at a meeting of the Legislative Council on August 27 last, and assented to by the Governor on November 80, is published in the Government Gazette.34 words
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Article41 1915-12-11 8 A 5,000 ton steamer, the Dara, has just been added to the fleet of tbe Mogbul Line, of which Messrs. Turner, Morrison are managing agents at Bombay, this being the first vessel designed and built exclusively for carrying pilgrims to Mecca.41 words
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Article52 1915-12-11 8 Tbe annual Children's Day Exercises of the Middle Road Church will be held to-morrow at 8 p.m. An interesting programme has been arranged for tbe occasion. A collection will be taken in aid of the Preachers' Training School of the Methodist Episcopal Mission, of which Dr. W. C. Shellaboar is52 words
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Article61 1915-12-11 8 An Arab seaman who has been stopping at the Sailors' Home in Stamford lioad met with an accident this morning whilst boarding a tramcar. He ran out of the entrance and jumped on the step of the tram whilst it was in motion, but lost his balance and fell off.61 words
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Article61 1915-12-11 8 In many parishes in Devon farmers have decided not to harvest their cider apples, which there is a big crop, and are turning their pigs into tbe orchards to eat the fruit that has already fallen. Farmers say tbat witb labour bo short it leaves no margin of profit to61 words
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Article74 1915-12-11 8 Sir Sam Hughes, Minister of Militia in Canada, has received from a gioup of Nova Scotia people £1,400 for tbe purchase of machine-guns with which to avenge the the death of Miss Cavoll. This is only one evidence of the extent to which the execution of Miss Cavell has stirred74 words
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Article60 1915-12-11 8 In accordance with the provisions of the Companies Ordinance 1915, the Governor has established offices for tbe registration of companies, in Singapore at the Bankruptcy Office, and in Penang at the Registry of the Supreme Court. Tbe Official Assignee, Straits Settlements, is to be Registrar of Companies and tbe Registrar,60 words
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Article74 1915-12-11 8 A Cantonese who was careless enough to be found with houscbreaking implements in his possession is now undergoing four months' rigorous imprisonment in order that he may be brought to see the error of his ways. Anotbei Chinese who coveted an axle from a bullock cart which did not belong74 words
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Article94 1915-12-11 8 The darkening ot London streets by night has introduced many innovations, such as tbe whitening of tbe kerb stones. Tbe latest is the marking of the constables on point duty with a broad, white band above the left cuff. This will enable drivers of vehicles to distinguish the checking official94 words
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Article76 1915-12-11 8 Au Indian named Sinivasam was smartly punished by the third police magistrate this morning for impersonating a detective and representing that be was attached to the Prevention of Crut lty to Animals department. For this be was sentenced to three months' rigorous imprisonment, whilst on two charges of cheating, when76 words
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Article96 1915-12-11 8 In consequence of the increased postal rates which came into force on November 1 the Post Office at homo collected a large sum in surcharges. It is stated on good authority that the amount is as much as £'2,000. This is due to tbe fact tbat the public have largely96 words
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Article109 1915-12-11 8 A cruel case of child beating was before Mr. V.G. K/echiel, at Penang, on Thursday, when Catherine Law, the wife of a Christian Chinese, employed in the College of tbe Mission Etrangere, Pulo Tikus, answered to a summons issued against ber at tbe instance of tbe Protector of Chinese for109 words
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Article176 1915-12-11 8 Tbo police have brought to light what they believe to be a kongsi specially or ganised to carry out thefts of lead piping and copper wire on an extensive and systematic scale. A tremendous lot of thieving of this description has been going on, houses, both empty and occupied, being176 words
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Article446 1915-12-11 8 Messrs. 11. Smith and G. lloron are to be temporary surveyors of ships at all tbe port', of the Straits Settlements. Mr. \V. Hartley is to be an assistant Begis trar of Imports and Kxports in and for the Colony of the Straits Settlements. Tbe Governor has446 words
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Article55 1915-12-11 8 The outward P. and (>. mail stfiiuiei Novara is due at Penang at 5 a.m. on Monday and if the railway connection ii illn-inl tin mail should be available here on Tuesday morning. The Novara arrives here at 6 p.m on Tuesday and sails for Hongkong at55 words
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Article129 1915-12-11 8 One of the 1.1 inch guns from the. Germ.us cruisvr Emden was on November m placed ou exhibition on the Horse Guards Parade. It was recovered from the commerce raider after she bad been driven ashore at Cocos Island and destroyed by 11. M. A.5.129 words
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Article121 1915-12-11 8 We arc indebted to Messrs. Barlow ami Company for the following statistics of tin export of Para rubber from the four ports of the Peninsula for varying periods from January 1. The quantities are stated in lbs., with the figures for the corresponding periods of the two121 words
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Article168 1915-12-11 8 The committee of the Women s Christian Temperance L'nion art) now making tlieir UNual Christmas appeal for funds to provide food, clotliiij^ and llowcth for the inmates of the various hospitals, asylums, and benevolent institutions) of tin city. Thin appeal lias always been nobly168 words
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Advertisement187 1915-12-11 8 Produce of Scotland D. J. McCALLUM S (of Edinburgh, Birmingham London) PERFECTION SCOTCH WHISKY CHDBECK. MACGREGQR CO.. Bole Agents. Ej S3 53 for 0 XMAS PROVISIONS AND 12 i XMAS PRESENTS I JOHN LITTLE'S NEW CATALOGUE I POST FREE ON REQUEST. K{ THE 1916 iF^-nfe PS \J^Z MOTOR CARS Solo187 words
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Advertisement209 1915-12-11 8 FOR 3 NIGHTS ONLY. lit unlay Moaday aad Tussdsf. nth, 11th. 14th ■sewnkar, 1111. ANOTHER BPLENOIO EXCLUBIVE PROGRAMME AT THE fILHAMBRA TlM *wa«ar Clnemato»r»ph Thsatrs, Batch Hold SECOND SHOW, at 9 P.M. Photo •rama Ssntation la Hi Malt. THE HOUSE OF BONDAGE adapted from Ratinald K .uf f man Startling209 words
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Article2834 1915-12-11 9 GERMAN BOASTING. Bethmann-Hollweg'* Speech. OBJEGTS IN NEAR EAST. Kultur" for the Asiatic Races. Rbti-rk's Th.m.kvm-. London, I >• ember '.i, j.20 p.m. Amatcniaiu At tin Heicli-tai m< ttiu^. Ik* boom) r ad galleries were crowded. Dr. Krtbuiann llollweg opened liis speech by referring to the intervention of Bulgaria2,834 words
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Article60 1915-12-11 9 RKI'TKR's Ttl.h.HM. London, December 10. Washington Diplomatic relations between the United States and Mexico are restored with General Carran/a's appointment of Arredonndo as Ambassador at Washington. Mr. Fletcher, now in Chile, is the probable American Ambassador to Mexico. London, December 9, 6.20 p.m. Lord Robert Cecil intimated in the60 words
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Article20 1915-12-11 9 RlCTEi:'s IILHiRAM. London, December 10. The Cleveland by-election resulted as follows H. L. Samuel 7,812 R. Knight 1,45320 words
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Article45 1915-12-11 9 RKCTKR's TILKiiRAM. London. December 10, 1.47 p.m. Brisbane The question of the Queensland Upper Hoase has again reached a critical stage, the Legislative Council voting by 26 to I against its own abolition. London, December 10. Sydney* Timely rains have saved tbo early crops.45 words
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Article333 1915-12-11 9 (From Ouk Own Corkksiumunt.) Treugganu, December 6. There arrived today by the Abbotsford, Mr. W. O. Maxwell, C.M.O. We understand that he went on shore at several places of interest along the coas-.t on the way up from Singapore, and that he was surprised and pleased at333 words
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Article46 1915-12-11 9 Letters as under, 'found in the mail from Europe received on Thursday morning, may be had on application at the Enquiry Counter O. P. O:— From Lil to Ki< Harold to Mother; from Charlie to Myrtle ami froiu Aunt Maud tn Mabel.46 words
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Article2381 1915-12-11 9 SPLENDID DEEDS OF THE GUARDS AT LOOS. By Our Special Correspondent London, November 11 Lord Kitchener's journey to tho Near F.ast is welcomed by those who feel that it is high time that the policy of the Allies resumed contact with roalities in that quarter of2,381 words
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Article369 1915-12-11 10 Spinal Curvature as Result of Bad Lighting. One good tilect of the war was mentioned by Mr. Leon Gastre, addressing a large gatherlag at the Institute of Hygiene, Devonshirestreet, when he said tbe lighting orders of the Admiralty and War Office had brought tbe shopkeepers of London to369 words
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Article353 1915-12-11 10 The report of the Bajoe Kidoel 1 lubber and Produce Company, Limited, for the year ended March 31 last states that approximately the area planted is 4,152 acres and the total area of the estates 16,783 acres. The coffee crop harvested amounted to i ulh,353 words
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Article405 1915-12-11 10 German Poet of Note Missing In Malaya. Germany has lost one of her most celebrated poets. He has been missing for over fifteen months, ana is believed to be lost in Sumatra. Until now there has been a suspicion that Germany was concealing her losses. The loas of405 words
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Article271 1915-12-11 10 Comment on the Journeys Of Zeppelins. Commenting on the report of tbe Avondpost, that the German Government has sent a message of thanks to the Dutch Government for tbe assistance given by tbe crew of the lifeboat Brandaris to shipwrecked German airmen in tbe North Sea,271 words
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Article159 1915-12-11 10 The first change of programme in Don Merle's entertainment on Beach Road takes place this evening. There is no special attraction at tbe Sea view Hotel to night beyond the usual band performance; but tomorrow tbe orchestra will play both afternoon and evening, and in the afternoon159 words
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Article127 1915-12-11 10 )ue of the most picturesque novelties of hotel entertainment in New York is tbe recent addition to the staff of the Claridge Hotel of Miss Alice Lee, a dainty little Chinese, sixteen years old, who is in charge of the lounge. She makes, says the New York Herald, an attractive127 words
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Article1274 1915-12-11 10 INCREASED CROPS AND PROFITS. The Planting Programme. The eighth annual ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the North Hammock (Selangur) Rubber Company, Limited, was held on November 3, at tbo office of the company, 20, Eastcheap, E.C., Mr. O. A. Talbot (chairman of tbe company) presiding.1,274 words
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Article666 1915-12-11 10 Indian Opinion on the Canton Syndicate. The Englishman, of November 38, prints tbe following editorial note In tho course of the discussions regarding tho suppression of opium smoking in China and the cessation of tbe Indian export of the drug, tbe fear was openly expressed that in666 words
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Article328 1915-12-11 10 Forthcoming Book by Sir Oliver Lodge. It will bo remembered that in November last, speaking at the Robert browning Settlement at Wai worth, Sir Oliver Lodge madu an affirmation in tbe following t. i him as to tbe survival of tbo soul:— "1 know that certain328 words
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Sporting Intelligence.
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Article82 1915-12-11 10 Tho following team will represent the Singapore Cricket Club in the return <^amo on the Esplanade to day against a naval team. A good game should result S. Whitaker, R. B. I!. Dounell (Capt.). K. W. 11. Graham, W. 1 1. licckinsale, C. K. Wilkinson, A. Cullen, A.82 words
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Article186 1915-12-11 10 An indication of bow tbe war will nHcct breeding and racing, says the Daily Telegraph, is afforded by the entries, aunounc. i r l y last month for two of the classic races in 1917 -those for the Two Thousand Guineas aud One Thousand Guineas.186 words
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Article360 1915-12-11 10 On Wednesday afternoon, an interesting game was witness.. l on the Malacca Club ground. It was the final tie in the Malacca Football Shield competition, and WM keenly fought between the Malacca Football ("nion and the Mohamedan Recreation t lib. Mr. Cutbill kindly officiated as referee. Tho360 words
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Article118 1915-12-11 10 Programme of drills, etc., for week < uding, Friday, December 17 SISDAY, DM KMIIKR 12. 5 p.m. Bras Itasah Koad Malay Co. Monday, Dkikmiikk 13. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall s.V.A. ii .Maxim Co. S.K.E.(V.) S.V.R. ii H Veterans Co. i, n Chinese Co. s.V.c. Band. Tubsday, Dkckmhk.k118 words
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Article117 1915-12-11 10 Tbo I'oHtuiastcr lieueral in London han announced that the machinery of tin- I'ost Office would in future U used to enable members of the working clahses and others to effect insurance*) on thiir properties a^ainnt air raids and other war risks. Any member of tbo public would be able to117 words
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Article859 1915-12-11 11 Mr. Maude's Favourable Report On (he Estates. hth annual general meeting of the Somali! Para UubUr Plantations, Limited, was held on >.. .'-"ber 8, in the Council Koom of tho Rubber Grov-orV As»ociation. t.hcap, K.C., Mr. H A. Barrett (chairman) presiding. '■airman said that their rubber had859 words
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Article170 1915-12-11 11 Di jem ber Rubber Estates. Tlir yi-Lirn! Uinnaytr nf thi- I'jtrubrr Hubbtr Mtatsa, I.mliUil, rcportH that tlii i «iimi»u il wMm crop for ttiin year, viz I 000 piculn 1 6.071 cwto.i has bteu gailM***), ..f .'piui'in that there 1. a further 250 diculh to coujc io. The whole crop170 words
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Article14 1915-12-11 11 NOVEMBER RUBBER RET URNS. ;o dato OV.IMI Ib.. Kut. n lbs.: nix month* i14 words
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Article587 1915-12-11 11 Sunday, December 12, 1915. St. Andruw's Cathedral. Third Sunday in Advent. 7 a.m. Holy Oomniuuion 7.45 a.m. Holy Communion (Choral) 9.15 a.m. Matii.s and Litany 4 p.m. Sunday School and liible Classes 5.80 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. St. M.-iUli- w's, Sepoy Lines.— 9.ls a.m. llo.y Couiiuuuiou 8.15 p.m.587 words
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Article307 1915-12-11 11 The report of the Sengat Rubber Estate Limited, states that the amount of rubber harvested for the year to June 80 totalled 278,100 lbs., against an amindud estimate of 260.000 lbs. and original MafcMfM of 300,000 Ibi. The decrease from the original estimate win caused by t'io307 words
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Article121 1915-12-11 11 The Muslims of Ceylon are rising splendidly to the occasion. Some have been FubecribioK liberally to local war funds, and n i-intly tlie Hon. Abdul K.ihiwan perßonall> handed over to UK. the Governor of Ceyloo a draft for i.'i.014 to take with him to Kokand to be disposed of a*121 words
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Advertisement58 1915-12-11 11 We wfttcko 1 1» r breathing through the night— In (act, we «o' on awful frixl t, tor sbe *»i bau m bad c d be, Hot tiackioK ci u*b aptlt misoiy Hut o>ec iu»'» I' r i a ari. bi lubt, tor did -In rot procure tiiiru needful for58 words
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Advertisement175 1915-12-11 11 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. If you are looking for a Good Investment you cannot do better than buy a FORD OAR WEARNE BROS., LD. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang. ■sflsksMsSlßDHKt^s^? -^s»Bß^^Bl»m?J^S smßs^B \n AFTER DINNER The Gramophone provides Unlimited Entertainment, BUT IT MUST BE "HIS MASTER'S VOICE" Come and hear the175 words
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Advertisement135 1915-12-11 11 Sole Agents HIBBERT, WOODROFFE CO., LTD., KIALA LUMPUR. (Incobpobated in England). RAFFLES CONFECTIONERY SHOP (Bras Basah Road). JUST ARRIVED A VERY CHOICE CONSIGNMENT OF CHOCOLATES, SWEETS CRACKERS. Orders for Xmas Cakes now being received. SEA VIEW HOTEL IVEXJSXC DURING DINNER TO-NIGHT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12, The Orchestra will play from 5135 words
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Article2882 1915-12-11 12 1914. J! Jane 27.— Assassination of Archduke Frani Ferdinand aud his consort at Serajevo. July '25.— Austrian ultimatum sent to Servia. August 1.— Germany declares war on Russia and France, and invadoH Belgium. 4.— Britain declares war on Germany. •28.— Battle of Monn begins, and the2,882 words
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Article282 1915-12-11 12 The report of tbe Lanka Plantations Company, Limited, for tbe 12 months ending June 30 states that the tea crop amounted to 1,241,481 lbs., plucked off 2,883 acres, being at tbe rate of 521 lbs. per acre, and realised £48,031. Tbe gross average price obtained was 11.20 d.282 words
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Article271 1915-12-11 12 The report of the Suo^ei Kari i Sumatra) Rubber Estate, Limited, states that tbe net profit for the year, after writing off tbe sum of £621 for depreciation on buildings, machinery, etc., amounted to £20,026 carry forward from previous year, £'2.136; making £22,1C2 interim dividend of271 words
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Article256 1915-12-11 12 The report ol tbe Kajea'io (Jehore) Rubber Estates, Limited, states that tbe output of dry rubber for the yaar to Jane 30 amounted to 85, *X lbs., agaiaat aa estimate of 76,450 lbs. The average gnaß sale price per lb obtained was 2s. 2.87 d leas freight,256 words
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Advertisement273 1915-12-11 12 Boot's Oil and Malt Extract. I %jPvVJ)^^s|^^? THE S frn^oß ™S VERY FINEST MfljSJHr FLESH-FORMING Jl taJBa^jBPWH TONIC FOOD. HIGHLY PALATABLE Large Bottles 6O c. Extra Large Bottles $1 Your Preference will be in favour of "Boot's Malt Extract uith Cod Liver Oil because it it not only Superior to273 words
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Article643 1915-12-11 13 FILCHING OF TRADERS' MONEY TO ENRICH GERMANS. Skilled Observer's View. H.S.K., writing to the Financial News on November l.says: With a view to promoting a clearer perception of some confused questions affecting Kassia and Germany, I would ask for space to submit a few facts which643 words
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Article405 1915-12-11 13 Statesman and Founder of The Canadian Pacific. The death occurred, it I'.exley Heath, on October 30, of Sir Charles Tupper. the Canadian statesman. Sir Charlm, who was often spoken of as the "Father" of the Canadian Pacific Kailway, was born in Nova Scotia ninety-four ycarx405 words
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Advertisement531 1915-12-11 13 NEW TOYS FOR XMAS CHILDREHB REINB. A n oet healthy g%ice. Erglish make, wi h'l bells and -X**?*^^ > Mff I v.l.iKtle. Btlt length 'it ins. K. ins length 08 ia-.h>s. r Bolt reinK xolid leather, extra strong British-made, length W uiih I round metal belt*. Prici :QO o«nt* each531 words
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Advertisement52 1915-12-11 13 HIGHEST-GRADE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS KEROSENE! DEVOE'S two brands. SYLVAN ARROW. BENZINEPRATT'S MOTOR SPIRIT. LUBRICANTSOILS GREASES FOft ALL PURPOSES. STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF N.Y. SINGAPORE BRANCH. V o 3^ S jw a > H ft 0 i 0 -<! z Q Q D O I II I* I I LJ xk o52 words
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Advertisement789 1915-12-11 14 or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WAB or JTBAUB. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD 0',.0E Wnoheete, Ho««m .M*.po~ ">"°O« OFFICE. 3*. O.d Jewry, EO. Tbe Oompaay has «SO 000 deposited with tbe Supreme Court of England, and complies789 words
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Advertisement451 1915-12-11 14 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP OAPITAL m. 116^)00,000 RBSBRVB FUNDS Sterling 41,5004)00 at I/. ,16,000,000 Silver 118,000,000 188,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRECTORS. Hon. Mr. D. T^ndale, ChainnM. W. L. Pattenden, Bsq., Deputy Chairmaa. S. H. Dodwell, Bsq P. H. Holyoak, Bsq. G. T. M.451 words
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Advertisement591 1915-12-11 14 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTBK I Paid up Capital in 60,000 Sharon ot «M each A1,J00,000 Reserve Fund «1,800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1.300,000 BANKERS The Bank of Bngland, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster Bank, Ltd.,591 words
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Advertisement910 1915-12-11 14 INSURANCE. CAPITALIZING himself is never thought of by the average man, who is a far greater asset than the stock, animals and houses he possesses and wbooe protection from untowsrd contingency s is his first consideration. Yet be overlooks self-protection and because of it broken homes, disrupted busiteeses and sequestrated910 words
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Article973 1915-12-11 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. A Motor Boat at Home and Abroad The Rpccial overseas number of tbe Motor [Ship and Motor lijat prints the following article It is about 9.30 a.m., and we go down the steps on the southern side of Westminster Bridge and973 words
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Article184 1915-12-11 15 A telegram has been raceived in London from Lloyd's agents at Santos wbicb states that the Danish stoamer Kronbor^ bas picked up all the crew of the Norwegian barque Trafalgar, wbicb was destroyed by fire off liabia wbile on a voyage from this country to184 words
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Advertisement357 1915-12-11 15 Wo have been awardud tbe following saniUry esKineeriog oootracts Mesar*. WbitrawaT. Lsidlaw and Co., Ltd.— New Premises. M mi. Chartered Bank ot India. Australia and China. -N\w Premises. Tbe Hon'ble Mr. Bo Tong SeDg, Perak— Adia Lodge. Oar engineer in cbs'ge of oar Sanitary Dept. has bad '28 yearn' experience357 words
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Advertisement350 1915-12-11 15 IDUPIRE BROS. SINGAPORE I BUY STELASTIC TYRES I PUNCTURE PROOF! NON-SKID! ii Sole Importers INTERNATIONAL TRADING CO. Of R 8f ffi §y Appointment to CjC* \y «LJ «iER» MM. THE KINO *Aft\ V FINEST JjO MIDLOTHIAN ROLLED OATS A clttn. tempting /mod, giving ttamina— unrivalled for Breakfast. AS >»- •«NT»350 words
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Advertisement462 1915-12-11 16 JEFFREY'S PILSENER JtS J2j Jt!i Xii BRLWED in SCOTLAND WANTB. ROOMS MINTED. Two gentlemen desire rooms in quiet locality iprivate family preferred). Apply to Box No. 118. Straits Times. 10-12 W-12 DOCTOR WANTED. Medical Officer required for steamer tailing ,it of Singapore. Mnst have necessary certificates. Apply BOI'STBAD 4 Co.462 words
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Advertisement351 1915-12-11 16 WANTS. POSITION WMTEO. Wanted, a position as companion help, or Children's Nurse. Good needlewoman. Apply Box No 118, Straits Times. 0-12 1112 STENO6RAPHER ANO TYPIBT WANTEO. Wanted, a smart Stenographer and Typist combined. Salary will be paid according to ability. Apply to Bos So. 115. Straits Times. 912 1112 BILLET351 words
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Advertisement557 1915-12-11 16 FO BEJTMN. 80L0. FURNIBHEO BEABIBE RESIDENCES TO LET. BELINDA andJCANITa to *bi tanisbed ipply No 8. Ml. Sopbn IB TO LET. No. 84, Robinson Road. Immediate entry. Apply E. Silas, No 8, Princo Street. 810 a TO LET. No. 8, 7. k 8, Institution Hill. Apply to Lee Cbect< Vac557 words
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Advertisement545 1915-12-11 16 TO BE LET OR SOLD. SEABIDE RESIDENCE TO LET 4 bedrooms, bathrooms attached, water laid on. Apply No. 4, De Sou/.a Street B«b a FLOOK 10 111 To let, IndFloot, No. I, Malaoc* Street, Immediate entrr Apply Meyer Brother* •11 o 60D0WN TO LET. No. 7, Merban Road. Entry Ist545 words
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Advertisement306 1915-12-11 16 NOTICES, I GUANKIAT&Co., 37. PnlUp Street. C Shlp-Chindlsrt, Bovsrnmsnt and Municipal C«ntr»ctopi, Bensral Importers and Eiporteri. Eitsts, Rlcs ssd law Mill Suppliers sad Commission »gtnt» 'GLOBE BOILER FLUID, The Ideal .Fluid; for Cleaning snd Preserving Steam toilers. Tel. Address: "GUANKIAT," Telephone Nob. 1174 snd 128 a (Private 1450). Codbs usbd306 words
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Advertisement468 1915-12-11 16 Xl AM KIAT CO. 106 tt 108, Market Street. Telephone No. 431 ibipatiandios Government and Mumoip* Contractor., Rotate Supplier* »ud I'oUi minsion Agent». Sols Aobnik The Mnlcott Belting Co., Ltd B>' Mo!t<p!ar Rrard Hair Belting? 1 7 M I It To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations in advertisements, such468 words
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Miscellaneous277 1915-12-11 16 Straits Wimes. Telephones. Editorial and (icmnl 70 Manager's CHlice Ml Job Printing Department Ml All communications relating to aittofia matter* and nows should be iuldi> THE EDITOR. All coiuuiunicntioiiH relating to bsbbbH matters—ad\irti^< mi nt>, m.li^i tiptionn. accounts, printing, etc. should dressed to THE MA NA (i XI;. ADVEUTISEMKNT HATES.—Miscelluno277 words
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