The Straits Times, 8 August 1916
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Title Section13 1916-08-08 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,179 SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. AUGUST 8. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement130 1916-08-08 1 MILK J'OODJ BEAR ip^if BEAR BRAND 's^S^PSf^ BRAND v "BEAR" BRAND M1LI\ NYO.tmC SWISS M"" M1L/IS. ?Ji*« *c«%. this m«!H "'^.l-jif! K5J55 0( *a^" BOLE IMPORTERS J. TRAVERS SONS, LTD. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) SINGAPORE STOCKED BY STOCKED BY SANDILANDS BUTTERY CO.. Penang SIME. DARBY ft CO.. LTD.. Muar SEREMBAN DISPENSARY.130 words
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Advertisement183 1916-08-08 1 NEW KODAK CAMERAS At the following prices Bfaß*. j^g Vest Pocket Kodaks jfl BtiK Ka^p^M Si No> 1 a F p> Xt Rl R Lens 'W No. 3, F. P. X, R. R. Lens )^f|j|r^V-^ KODAK NO 3 P S^.Q^ RLenS with case Leather cases extra Kodak tank day- iS^IM183 words
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Advertisement7 1916-08-08 1 jj GOODRICH I > it s to TYRES7 words
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Article1138 1916-08-08 2 The following casualties are reported London, July 18. Missing, believed killed.— Capt. G. E. Cockerill, Capt. U. E. L. Cox, Capt. R. W. Canningbam, Capt. A. T. B. De Colgan, Cant. R. L. Hoare, Capt P. S. Honghton, 2nd Lieut. J. A. Home, Capt. H. F. Mott, 2nd1,138 words
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Advertisement261 1916-08-08 2 a WE do rot import goods cata'ogued for usual export. WB import and sell only goods built after our own mgeestions, specially built for local taste and surroundings. 6REAT DISPLAY OF ML ALLIED 600DS Jsffl?& CORRECT GOODS CORRECT PRICES CORRECT SERVICE e s »lwa|« watch this taac* »««r Tin* and261 words
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Advertisement454 1916-08-08 2 BTUDY AND EXERGIBE. Study does not n»a»ily hart a child at acbool nnlam tbo ntodie* <■><•• upy time that should ba "pent ia outooor exercise. Oreratady and lack of exerei'e make thin, bloodless children It is a combination that provokes St. Vitas' Dance especially in tbe Bast. It your boy454 words
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Advertisement748 1916-08-08 2 JOHORE GOVERNMENT NOTICE. From Aogurt 7, 1816, the Johore Import Duties on alcoholic liquors and tobtoco will be at the same rates as Ihoee impoted in the Colony. Consignments from Singapore to any port or place in Jobore should be pre ceded or accompanied by a permit obtained, on payment748 words
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Advertisement825 1916-08-08 2 THE ITALIAN BAKERY. 33, Queen Street. NOTICE is hereby kiven that the business of the above bakery as a goi-jg concern has been sold to Koo Koog W«h and others All debts due to and by the b»kr ry a* on the 81st July. 1916, are to be received and825 words
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Article1112 1916-08-08 3 HOW THE GERMAN LINES ARE RAIDED British Chaplain's Story I Tbo following is an extract from a letter written by a Chaplain to tbe Forces serving on the Western front Today I will give you an exact description, without any addition, subtraction, or embellishment, of a night1,112 words
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Article45 1916-08-08 3 Tbe German Lection at The Hague 1»« dt-nied tbe report that Captain von I'ip.n. former German Military Attache in Washington. h«s remained in Holland since i,.n itiurn to Europe Tbe Legation's note •ods thai voa I'itpen is at the front, with the rank of culonel.45 words
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Advertisement197 1916-08-08 3 REMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPURITIES. BUILD-UP YOUR HEALTH with K.SS&NCE OB FLUID EXTRACT OP RED JAMAICA Pronounoed Oy ths HICHfgT rtDKAL AUTHOWITUg the most "UK! TORPID LIVER, DEBILITY, ERUPTIONS, RHEUMATISM. OBSTINATE SKIN DISEASES, &c. RESTORES THE WEAK, REVIVES THE DEPRESSED WILKINSON'S SARSAPARILLA HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION for over THREE-QUARTERS of a197 words
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Advertisement458 1916-08-08 3 IN TERRIBLE STATE myp On Scalp, Face and Body. Had to Sacrifice Hair. Deprived of Sleep. Used Cuticura. Now Quite Well. 20. Rlrhardaon Rd.. W«t Ham. Easnc. Enß.— "My complaint started with ptomaine poisoning and in a week It bad developed Into eczema affecting my scalp, face and body ao458 words
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Advertisement268 1916-08-08 3 Dog's Head Guinness The TONIC that cheers and soothes and doesn't harm. A simple nourishing food of high medicinal value. NOTE The above DOG'S HEAD Label is on every bottle. Refuse imitationsSold Everywhere. 18 4—14 7 GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. Applications will be receive d at the Principal Civil Medical Officer's Office268 words
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Advertisement330 1916-08-08 3 STEAMER SAILINGS. OSAKA SHOSENKAISHA (Incorporated in Ja. an) (Osaka Mtreaatlla luamthlp Co Ltd KOBE-BOMBAY LINE. The Company maintains a regular oargo servioe witb six steamers oallics at Moji, Yokkaicbi, Hongkong. Singapore, Port Swetten ham, Penang, Ooiombo and Bombay, and on tbe return voyage calling at Taticorin, Singapore, Hongkong and Moji.330 words
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Advertisement1075 1916-08-08 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O." British India AND Apcar L-ine. (Companies Imcorporatbd in Enolandi. MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS (Under Contract with Hit Majesty a Qovernmenti. *op Ohm a, Japan, Panang, Oaylon, Australia, India, Adan, K«ypt, Maditarranaan Ports and London. Hteamera will leave Singapore on or about MAIL1,075 words
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Advertisement793 1916-08-08 4 BTEAMEH BAILHMB. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION GO.. LD. (Incorporated in Siam). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringgana, Bisat, Semerak Bacho, Kelantan, Tabai Bangnara, Telnpin, Panarai. Patani, Singora. Laeon, Kobsamui, Baadon, Langsaea, Champon, Kohlak Bangkok. Due Departure a.a. ASDANG Aug. 9, 3 p.m. a.a. YUGALA Aug. 1O 12, 3 p.m. I* BORIBAT 1«793 words
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Advertisement416 1916-08-08 4 BTEOEH MILIKtS. THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD., AND THE CHINA MUTUAL STt AM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in Bnoland) If The Companies' steamers are despatched from Liverpool ontwardu for tbe Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa, Marseilles416 words
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Advertisement544 1916-08-08 4 STEAMER SAILINIS. nTyTk. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP on., LTO (Incorporated in Japan) EUROPEAN LINE A service in maintained bet«c<a Yokohama, via pnrt«, to Marseille* and London under mail o <ntract with tb* Imperial Japanese Government. Tbe New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and oonstructed, and are fitted544 words
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Article131 1916-08-08 5 FIXTURES. Tuesday, August sV Hub W*t w 4.43 a.vi. 414 p.m. Fairfield Girls School. Victoria Hall, 6 p m Wednesday, August 9. Hinh Wat<w. «.-<» a.m., 5.27 p.m. Belat Tin meetinu, Derrick's, noon. Kelcmak Rubber luoeting, Evatt's, noon. P. and O. outward mail doe. Thursday, August 10.131 words
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Article247 1916-08-08 5 Outward. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be onderstood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangement*, •obseqaent to the issoance of this list in London Per P.247 words
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Article163 1916-08-08 5 EXCHANOb. sino«poiik August 8, 1910. U« Loklu. Bank m/s *I*H Ltemanu a, invateßaji ii/ 4 On Francs Bank T. T. 820 Urn India Bank T. "1. 174 On Ho«uiM>Na...Bank d/d y. On bmAMOh^ i ...Bank v,<> 7fc Oh Java Bank 1 1 m 186 On Japan Bank163 words
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Article178 1916-08-08 5 To-DAT. P. Dickson and PoVt Swettenham Calypso 2.80 pm Billiton ■> Harley 2.80 pm Batu I'ahat Mersing 2.80 pm Mersiag and Kemaman Hock Lee 2.80 pm Calcutta taking mails for Durban Onsang 2.30 pm Malacca and Moat Lady Weld Bpm Hongkong, Amoy and Swatow Hong Bee B.BC178 words
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Article258 1916-08-08 5 The mail trains from Singapore for th north leave Tank Road station daily at 7.7 a.m. and 7 p.m.. arriving at Kuala Lumpur at 7.18 p.m. and 6.45 a.m. respectively. Tb tbroopb express to Penang leaves Koala Loirpcr at 8 am. daily, arriving at Penaoi: at 8.28 p.m.258 words
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Article43 1916-08-08 5 Th. mailtt from Europe by the P. and O. packet Malta are expected by train tomorrow morning. Correspondence will be ready for delivery about 11 a.m. The P. and O. steamer Karmala arrived at Port Said on Sunday. Bth inwt.43 words
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Article105 1916-08-08 5 Onr attention has been called to the tact that oar arrivals in London are much bebind <l o-e published elsewhere- Oar ral* if to »rnv»l« only when they are officially reported in the Post Office notices, and no latir date than that printed above ba I been105 words
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Article58 1916-08-08 5 la cosaection with the defamation suit hied by Hal Oaogadhar Tilak against Sir ValeatMH Chirol it is nsderstood that the former propoweH to go to England. He will be accoiupanu<i by bis friend and legal adviser, sM Hon. Kuare. It is state.l at Poona that their passage ban been booked58 words
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Advertisement389 1916-08-08 5 LAT EST ADVERTISEMENTS. c ITUaTIDN WaNTED by an experienced baaineos young man lattlv back trom Ame-ica. tarn liar with g) Demi office routine. Mudera-e salary. Apply box No. 6'iS, Straits Ti i es. 8-B— lo 8 NOTICE. Applicatioos are invittd for Uie post o; Teach'r, Auglo-Cum-se (Bngli-,!)) Scbool, Kaub, Patiang.389 words
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Advertisement494 1916-08-08 5 W. D. ft H. 0. WILLS ENGLAND B "SWEET CHESTNUT" The Tobacco with a Sweet and Nutty Flavour. Packed in 2 oz. and 4 oz. airtight tins ON SALE AT ALL DEALERS VICTORIA THEATRE SINGAPORE. M.S.V.R. CONCERTS In aid of the Funds for the Blind Sailors and Soldiers ON Friday494 words
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Advertisement191 1916-08-08 5 S% selection 1 of I (Che <Reu> fluty > i» given belc-5.-. They »r« only I few numbers selected frci among P the twenty-three which comprise the > J complete issue. Ycu are miuinK con- > siderible enioyment ii you :.i:l tc hear t H these. Call it ycur deak:s191 words
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Advertisement425 1916-08-08 5 AUCTION SALE On t*oxn*wiy t Autfuit 14, 1916. 1. Valuable freehold land aod house known sa Bin Chan House, off Baleatier Road, being lots Nos. 86 to 41 and 77 to 8a ot Ur.nt No. 47, estiniattd to contain an area of 38,000 square feet. 2. Freehold building allotments kitoa'-e425 words
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1346 1916-08-08 6 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, AUGUST 8. WHAT EFFECTS Will the world ever be qaite the seme again The question presents itself constantly as one comes in contact with phases of tbe war. Take tbe industrial field. In (ireat Britain, if not elsewhere, the necessity of speeding up tbe production of1,346 words
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Article49 1916-08-08 6 From July 2, under a new extension of tbe censorship regulations, no newspaper can be posted at borne by a private individual to neutral countries in America and Africa. Newspapers can, bowover, be sent through tbe publishers holding permits, as in the case of papers for neutral European countries.49 words
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Article67 1916-08-08 6 Mr. P. W. Tewkesbury the pioneer of tbe gold-dredging industry in Victoria, who met with much success, both in that State and in New Zealand, is taking to Melbourne an Australian flag covered with famous autographs, including thoee of General Joffro, General Sir Douglas Haig, General Sir W. Birdwood, Lord67 words
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Article76 1916-08-08 6 The Hon. A. J. Fuller, a member of the South African Senate, is about to propose to the Imperial Government, in view of tbe shortage of agricultural labour in Britain, that arrangements should be concluded to take over to England a certain amount of native labour from South Africa. He76 words
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Article86 1916-08-08 6 The members of the Amateur Drawing Association were At Home on Sunday last in honour of tbe visit of the Malacca Chinese Literary Association. Daring the day matches in billiards and ping pong were held, and were witnessed by a large number of members of the associations and their friends.86 words
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Article105 1916-08-08 6 Some time ago a lady living in a London suburb pricked ber finger while she was sewing. The direct result of this incident was a war contribution, in kind, to the value of i.7,O XL Tbe thimble, a silver one, had a bole in it, and was discharged from active105 words
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Article104 1916-08-08 6 Hongkong revenue officers brought off another large opium haul on July 29 as the result of searching tbe steamer Kumsang. In tho quartermaster's cabin they found 400 lbs. of Indian opium, valued at 140,000, skilfully bidden between a partition and the balk bead. How tbe opium runners concerned managed to104 words
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Article121 1916-08-08 6 Tbe charge of criminal libel brought by Mr. C. Grant, late assistant manager of the Langkat Oil Co., Ltd., of Sumatra, against Mr. J. H. Forran, the representative mining engineer of the above company at Singora. was decided on July '29. It was alleged by the complainant tbat Mr. Forran121 words
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Article155 1916-08-08 6 That message to King Ocorge from the King of Serbia serves as a leminder of what in in danger of being forgotlen the dark tragedy of Serbia. Tbe Serbs have a feeling about tbe war wbicb we understand only in purt. When they Hpeau of war to tbe knife they155 words
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Article160 1916-08-08 6 la an interesting little book on More Minor Horrors— of the war, of course Dr. A. C. Shipley remarks on tbe fact tbat sailors sutler trnm insects just ax soldiera do. He especially instances the cockroach wbicb people living in tbe East will agree is a pest. "Cockroaches," be says,160 words
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Article512 1916-08-08 6 Tbe Chief Justice (Sir ,)obn liucknill, K. 0.) accompanied by Lady Buckoill, arrived back this morning from Itrunei. wwi n hiLordshii. sat in two murder trials. Mr. Cornelius Hanbury, of tbe firm of Allen Hanbary, wholesale and manufacturing chemists, wbo recently died at tbe age of 88,512 words
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Article209 1916-08-08 6 There was an idoa, says the Madras Times, that ducks ie a mosquito breeding pond woald destroy tbe mosquito lan and ducks have been introduced experimentally into various ponds in Madras. Tbe antimalarial officer for Madras reports that one of tbe ponds was completely cleaned of all209 words
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Article272 1916-08-08 6 The following appreciative note appeared in Tbe I'reHH, Oiristclnireli, N./ on Judi- In tbe Straits Times, the excellent daily newspaper published at Singapore, there arc some particulars ut tbe raising ut a Malayan Air Fleet by public subscription On May 6, Tbe TimcH set out to complete272 words
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Advertisement110 1916-08-08 6 STOCKS OF AHSOPP'S and Peter Walker BEER NOW RECEIVED CALDBECK, MACGREGOR AND CO. Jm_ 1 pique FOR GOLF, TENNIS AND ALL KINDS OF SPORT OUTFITS White $1.28 Colours $1.36 (per yard) j it In xtra soft finish that <l h~ hantf* and w.«bei perfectly. JOHN LITTLE Co., Ltd. J' Singapore110 words
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Advertisement210 1916-08-08 6 a PROGRAMME THAT OEFIES COMPETITION AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY THE ALHAMBJLA Beach Road, The Leading Theatre in Singapore. Manager M H KENYON SLADB TO-NIGHT'S PROGRAMME IS GREATER THAN EVER Come and judge for yourselves SECOND SHOW AT 9.15 SHARP PaTHK PRESENTS DOROTHY DONNELLY Wjtli ber original Broadway ratt in210 words
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Article968 1916-08-08 7 GENERAL JOFFRE S CONFIDENCE. Victory Now Certain. GERMANS DESIRE PEACE. Danish Socialists Record Impressions. Kp|rM:'s hUMMI London. August 7, 1 p.m. Paris General Joffre, in the cour se of an interview said tbe enemies were showing signs of weakening and were using up their last reserves. Victory was968 words
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Article152 1916-08-08 7 We are indebted to tbe French Consulate for tbe following telegrams Paris August 6, 6.20 p.m. Yesterday, we rejected two powerful attacks in the woods of Vaux and Cbapitre Tbe British progressed north of Pozieres and destroyed the ground for heavy guns ammunition shed. To-day, we progressed152 words
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Article38 1916-08-08 7 Tbe Rhodes Estate Bill— to revoke a codicil to the will of the late Mr Cecil Rhodes providing for German scholarships at Oxford University— is now awaiting second reading in tLe House of Lords as a public Bill.38 words
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Article314 1916-08-08 7 Death Sentence on Mr. Maundrell's Assailant. The Chief Justice (Sir John Bucko ill. K.C.) presided in the uourt of Brunei un Juiy 27 and 28 at tbe trial of Vir Singh, a Sikh policeman, who was charged with tbe murder of the Resident, Mr. E. B.314 words
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Article457 1916-08-08 7 Exciting Voyage from Sumatra To Hongkong. The eight hundred odd coolies who made such a sensational entry into tbe harbour on board the Java-China Jap*n Lijn steamer Van Linschoten on July 28 left Hongkong at various times two days later in a most peaceable frame of mind, doubtless457 words
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Article340 1916-08-08 7 The report of the Anglo-Java Rubber and Produce Company, Limited, states that there were harvested in 1915 the following Kubl.. i Hevea, 731,087 lbs., which realised 2s. UM, per lb. f.0.b.; Ficus, 16,620 lbs. which realised '2s. 1.33 d. per lb. f 0.b. tea, 154,631 lbs.,340 words
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Article493 1916-08-08 7 Germans Powerless to Hold Our Progress. A Pioneer cable dated London. July •>.», says. Wounded soldiers arriving at Southampton after tbe week-end fighting on the Po/.ieres Longueval line state that it was the hottest yet experienced. A French officer from Vertlun admitted this. All are confident of493 words
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Article345 1916-08-08 7 Singapore Subscriptions. Tbe Secretary of tbe Oversees Club gratefully acknowledges £16.15.6 from Mr. E. Gill, c o United Engineers, for the Club's Soldiers and Sailors Tobacco Fund. Mr. Gill desires to acknowledge the following subscriptions received for tbe month of August: Civil Guard subscriptions i»l where345 words
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Article202 1916-08-08 7 Remnants of the Original Force At Mons. A few splendid remnants of the original British Expeditionary Force have arrived at the Tower of LondoD. Tin y arc men of the Brd Battalion Cold-itreaiii Guards. At the time of the outbreak of war the battalion held the highest202 words
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Article1067 1916-08-08 7 SETTLEMENTS HELP FOR HOME GOVERNMENT. A Little Gentle Taxation There was a large attendance at the war anniversary meeting at Malacca on Friday, and tbe resolution of its inflexible resolve to continue the struggle to a victorious end was unanimously supported. The Hon. Mr. Niven said:1,067 words
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Article305 1916-08-08 7 A well attended patriotic meeting of all nationalities was held at the reclamation ground facing the Government offices, Labuan, on August 4, in commemoration of the second anniversary of tbe declaration of the j war. Punctually at 8 a.m. tbo Itesident, i accmnpained by the Chief Justice.305 words
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Article362 1916-08-08 7 Misuse of the Emblem to Be Checked. .'•s the result of consultations between tbe War Office and tbe British Red Cross, regulations have boon drawn up regarding tbe use of the red cross emblem. The use of the emblem on placards is regarded by the War Office362 words
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Article373 1916-08-08 7 Satisfactory Results of the Past Season Mr W. P. Metcalfe presided on Juna 20, at the meeting of tbe Madingley (Malay) Rubber Estates, Limited. In moving the adoption of the report aad accounts he said that they were paying 13 per cent, in dividends, were placing 4373 words
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Article40 1916-08-08 7 In the Prize Court on July 3 Sir Samuel Evan* granted j£2,580 prize-money to the couiniander, officers, and crew of H.M.S. Highflyer for sinking in the Atlantic, on August 20, 1914, the German auxiliary cruiser Kaiser Wilbelm der Qro— c.40 words
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Article1963 1916-08-08 8 RAMBLERS RECOLLECTIONS AND REFLECTIONS. A Memory of Kuala Lumpur When Mr. Alfred Capper, tho worldrenowned entertainer, announced that be would place on record his wanderings after a rambling life of thirty years and more, one pec tod an enjoyable volume. And Mr. Capper has not disappointed his1,963 words
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Article158 1916-08-08 8 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending, Friday, August 11 Tuesday, August 8. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall S.V.A. S.R.E.fV.) N.C.O's. S.V.R. N.C.O.'s. Chinese Co. 5 p.m. Bras Basab Road Malay Co. Officers and N.C.O.'s. Sepoy Lines S.F.A. Co. 4.80 p.m. Government House S.V.C. Band. Wednesday, Auoust 9.158 words
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Article1121 1916-08-08 8 Prospective Big Crops and Fine Dividends. The sixth ordinary general meeting of tbe members of Kwaloe Rubber Estates. Limited, was held on June 20, at tbe offioen of the Rubber Growers' Association, 38, Eantcbcap, E.C., Mr. Richard A. Arnold (chairman of the company) presiding. Tbe Chairman said1,121 words
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Letter322 1916-08-08 8 To the Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir,— ln justice to the officer in charge of the Bidadari Cemetery, will you permit me to say in reply to Sentiment's letter which appeared in your issue of the 7th inst that instead of rushing into print, he might have322 words
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Article102 1916-08-08 8 Hockey. The match between S.C.C. team and the M.S. V. K. on Saturday resulted in a win for the Club after a game which was fast and interesting all'tht way, It looked like being an easy win for the Club at half time, when the score was 3—102 words
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Article146 1916-08-08 8 The following ti«s in tbe S.C.C. lawn tennis tournament were played yesterday B Sinulss. I Tiosley v. Doig, postponed. Winter v. Hadden C Singlks. Potter beat Calder. Crossley beat Oibson. Newcomkrs' Handicap. Tborougood beat Oldfleld. A Doi'BLKS. Doig and Hadden beat KuchwcJdy and Nathan. To-day's Ties. A146 words
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Article271 1916-08-08 8 The report of the Serapab Robber Estates, Limited, states that all areas in which over 80 per cent, of the trees are in bearing are on revenue account. The whole of London administration expense (including debenture interest) has been debited to revenue and the sum of £1,000 has271 words
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Advertisement397 1916-08-08 8 RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM ADJOINING CONFECTIONER'S SHOP Bras Basah Road, Singapore, From 9 m.m. till 12 p.m. Ices, Cakes, Pastry, Cold Drinks, Tea, Coffee, Cocoa, etc. AFTERNOON TEAS AND LATE BUPPERB A SPECIALITY. Bfrloa-^. Char.... APELPHI HOTEL NOTICE A GRAND "REDOUTE WILL BE (iIVIM ON December 25, 1 91 6 The397 words
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Advertisement237 1916-08-08 9 DE COAGULATEX 20% Reduction in Price We beg to announce that the price of Coagulatex has been reduced twenty p»-r cent, from this d#te all previous price lists are consequently hereby cancelled. Orders now received will be executed at the reduced prices and filled in their consecutive order. We take237 words
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Advertisement213 1916-08-08 9 Q.K. CEMENT (Best Danish Portland Cement) New Supplies arrived per M. S. Chumpon SOLE IMPORTERS THE EASTASIATIG Go., Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN DENMARK) The finest Whisky Scotland Produces 1 THERE ARE MANY WAYS of producing Scotch Whisky, almost as many ways as there are brands on the market, but there is213 words
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Advertisement547 1916-08-08 10 War or Peace, Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERXY IS? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incobpobated in Straits Sittlbmbnts) HIADOFFICIi WinohsittF Houu, lindspor*. LONDON OFFICE. 32, Old Jewry, E.C. Tbe Company has AT20.000 deposited with the Supreme Court of547 words
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Advertisement393 1916-08-08 10 INSURANCE. UNION lUUMNOE OFFICE. LIMITED. (Incorporated n Honokonq). Capital Subscribed.. .s2,6oo,ooo Amount paia jp 600,000 Reserve fund... 1,600,000 Hbad Officb, Honokono. Tbe undersigned, having been appointed igeats ot the above Company, are prepared o aooept Marine Riakß at ourrent rates. BOUSTBAD A CO., Agents. SUN LIFE c*.'.:?. c OF CANADA393 words
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Advertisement466 1916-08-08 10 _BAHKIHt HONGKONG AND BHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incobporatbd in Honokonq). PAID-UP CAPITAL 1)6 000.000 RISBRVB FUNDB wwaw Sterling 41,600,000 at I/- 116,000,000 Silver ♦18,000.000 18(5,000,000 Rosarve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OP DIRICTORS W. L. Pattenden, Bsq., Chairman. S. H. Dodwell, Esq., Deputy Chairman. G. T. M. Bdkins, Bsq. Hon. Mr.466 words
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Advertisement516 1916-08-08 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUBTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATBD IN ENOLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid op Capital in 80,000 Sharos ot 430 each 41,100,000 RoßerveFund 41.800,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41.300,000 BANKERS The Bank ot England, The London City and Midland Bank, Ltd.. The London County and Westminster Bank, Ltd..516 words
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Advertisement757 1916-08-08 10 INSURANCE. Jl^L. J^tML. M a as JL^P w Life Assurance is not gambling, because it lacks tbo element of chance which is the csftntial feature ot gambling Tbe man who maintains Inn asmrance takes no chance, for from the day he receives bis policy be is certain of indemnity whether757 words
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Advertisement283 1916-08-08 10 AUCTION SALE Of VALUABLE FREEHOLD BUILDING SITE SITUATE AT BCOTTB ROAD, i To be held at Messrs. Cbiog Keng Lee and Co.'s sale room On Monday, Aug. 14, at 2,80 p m I All that piece of freehold building sit<situate at Scott's Road and comprised in Grant No. 69, now283 words
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Article906 1916-08-08 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Tyre Bursting Since the appearance in tbe Daily Chronicle of a paragraph relating to the troubles of a motor-cyclist, who experienced a succession of tyre bursts due to the cover blowing off tbe rim of tbe sidecar wheel, the matter has906 words
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Article213 1916-08-08 11 The report of the Tuah Dakar Rubber Estate, Limited, states that the net profit for the year, after writing of £176 on account of depreciation on buildings and machinery, amounted to £6,330. It is proposed to pay a dividend of 7 J per cent, for the213 words
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Advertisement284 1916-08-08 11 THE CANADIAN FORD MANUFACTURED BY THE FORD MOTOR CO. OF CANADA, IN CANADA, BY CANADIANS, WITH BRITISH and CANADIAN CAPITAL The Union Government have recently purchased 5O CANADIAN FORDS and THE IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT also consigned a large quantity of FORD CARS per R.M.S. SAXON to SOUTH AFRICA for use in284 words
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Advertisement128 1916-08-08 11 TYRES The Very BEST DUPIRE BROTHERS SINGAPORE CAUTIONX f Tiire bursts at high speeds are extremely dangerous. Stelastic f Tyres are safest and best and the only tyres holding the f R.A.C. Certificate of 5,000 miles witlwut cuts and ftmetmm. DTJ.Collisßrowaes J^rfUL PHOTOGRAPHIC iPhlCffO^g STORE \f* Th«Oß.oiNAi«nd ONLY GENUINE? 1128 words
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Advertisement510 1916-08-08 12 JEFFREY'S PILSENER JIS Cj XmJ XIL« BREWED in SCOTLAND SITUATIONS VACANT A ANTED, COMPETENT SHORTHAND TYPIST iiiuxt be quick and accuraie Apply Bex No. 402. Straits Times 0 0- a WANTKIt. competent Minrthaod typi't. Apply office. Mefu-rx. John Little A Co.. Ltd. (incorporated in Borland). W»1 v WANTED, experienced shorthand510 words
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Advertisement556 1916-08-08 12 ARTICLES FOR SALE. FOR SALE, cottage piano, Rosenkranz, in in good cocdition. Price 5260. Apply Box 521, Straits Tiaai. 8-B—9 8 COCONUT SEKIM.INGS FOR SALE, from well-grown trees, for particulars and prices, apply to A. Frauk>-I. Si«lap Estate, or at Victorir Street. 21-7 v MOTOR CAR FOR SALE. One Wolseley556 words
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Advertisement779 1916-08-08 12 HOUSES TO LET. TO LET, Dunrobin, Barker Poad, entry August 1. Apply Lee Cbeng Van and Co. IV- n TO LET. Una«ee Non. 1, H. A GbMMOTy l.»n*» Apply to Chins Keng Lee and Co.. Auctioneers. 18 n n TO LET. Newton House, No 21, Newton Road, i-pacious grounds. Immediate779 words
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Advertisement423 1916-08-08 12 MAM KIAT CO. lOBsndlC9, Market Street. 'Pbomi 421. Sole Agents. Tne Mulcott Belting Co.. Limited. Stock for immediate supply GALVANIZED WIRE Assorted Nos. BARBED FENCING WIRE GALVANIZED RIGGING WIRE 10-4—9-4 NOTICE OF IMPORTANCE TO PLANTERS AND ALL AGRICULTURISTS NATURAL MANURE (BIRD SLIME) Admitted to give tbe best possible results in423 words
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Advertisement163 1916-08-08 12 THE FOLLOWING STOCK ALL BRITISH MILD STEEL ANGLES (ROUND AND SQUARE) Iron Bars BOLTS AND NUTS PAN HEAD RIVETS GEM RUBBER MANGLES GUAN KIAT CO. 37. Phillip Street. Singapore. Tel. Nos 1174, 1178,1238. FOR Awnings, Screens, Tarpaulins. Boat Covers, Sea Anchors, Oil Bags And Canvas Work of every description Estimates163 words
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Advertisement464 1916-08-08 12 MOTOR CARS phone For HIRE L^ fl S^ promntly attend* I I to your ca with I \M comfortable cars, f 1 I I day and night. Charges Moderate SJRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE. 215 216, ORCHARD ROAD. To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations in advertisements, such as changex in sailing464 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous324 1916-08-08 12 Straits Wimes. Telephone*. Editorial and General 70 Manager's Office 262 Job Printing Department 848 All communications relating to editorial matters aud news should be addressed to THE EDITOR. All ouuimnnications relating to basinets matters advertisements, subscriptions accounts, printing, etc. should be addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants of324 words
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