The Straits Times, 28 November 1916
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Title Section13 1916-11-28 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25,275 SINGAPORE. TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 28. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement136 1916-11-28 1 MILKMAID STERILISED MILK Price dow $9.50 per ca-t BEAR fl^^ BEAR BRAND s a^JsHß^ H w BRAND WTT jt "BEAR" BRAND W¥¥ \r MILI\ iwi»"* MIJLIV I »s, f 'S rwd 'nits natural purij/^ h jr %r I *<»<* s milk ftes ll" r 'hei n h i Muable for136 words
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Advertisement80 1916-11-28 1 Malthoid FOR YOUR FLOOHS AN extra heavy MALTHOID is made for floor covering. You can cement it to the concrete in your bath room keeping out dampness and musty oclcrs. MALTHOID wears well, even where traffic is heaviest. It may be washed chilv. Color M but you may paint it80 words
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Advertisement164 1916-11-28 1 ROBINSON CO. SPORTING KYNOCHS GARTR|DGES *Q'«l KYNOCH "LOADED l*xQ'' KTNOCtTIOADIO ''•■"I UDAM AY" "H «T»TiniAV" 1 imutal Am v /1^ y /V v f\" 1^ l\ I IT I/A /V '^«t.jn«ji W THE BONAX PAPER CASE THE PRIMAX CARTRIDGE CARTRIDGE i s a new Gastight Cartridge with an with an164 words
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Article892 1916-11-28 2 DISTRIBUTION OF 50 PER CENT. FOR YEAR. Hopeful Outlook for the Future.. The ninth annual general meeting of shareholders in the Rukit Lintang Rubber Estates, Limited, held at Edinburgh on Tuesday, October 17. Mr. William Oreenhill, chairman of tbe company, presided, and remarked as follows: As is892 words
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Article155 1916-11-28 2 Tbe report of tbe Castlefield (Klang) Rub ber Estate, Limited, states that the net profit for tbe year amounted to £41,501 carryforward. £6,090 making £47,691. Interim dividends amounting to 30 per cent, have been paid, absorbing £18,140. It is now proposed to pay a final dividend of155 words
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Advertisement566 1916-11-28 2 STEAMER SAILINGS. JIUSTMLM BY BUMS PHILP LINE (Imcosposatbd in Acstbaua). Fweipoßß to Java Pobts, Pobt Dawn, TncßsDav Island, Bbisbanb and Stdnbt, via Tobbbs Straits. Also taking paasengers and oirgo with transhipment for otber Victobian, Soon Aostbalian and Nobtb Queensland Pobts. BaiTisa Nbw Ooinba, Nbw Bbitain, Tassunian and Nbw Zbaland Pobts.566 words
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Advertisement497 1916-11-28 2 FOE SOI 0 AND SIDECAR ■IDE A B-S-A 4>/4 h p. MOTOR BICYCLE rttletf wild Caaalerakart Tkm Sa*r4 Star. Wm can Bupply yoa with anj B.S.A. mo4*l. CYCLE ft CARRIAGE CO. Orchard Road, Singapore Ipoh Panant and Kuala Lumpur Latest S.A. Catalogue free. SINGAPORE SHIPCHANOLERY CO. Sbipchandlbbs k Pbovidobimo Contbaotobs.497 words
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Advertisement443 1916-11-28 2 INHERITED NERVOUSNESS. The causes of nervous disorders are of two kinds, rrsdisprting aid exciting. Hendity is a predisposing cause. A nervous parent is very liable to bave a nervou* child. But even with this predisposition the child will not neoeasariiy develop any form of nervous disease without an exciting cause.443 words
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Advertisement768 1916-11-28 2 NOTICE* WANTED, any solicitor or of-er p-rson who knows of any will tigned by H athfieli Charles Dalton Frampton, late of Butter field acd Swire and China Navigation Co., to communicate fmnxdiately with A. H. Frampton, tkmtnggol, Perak, F.MS H-ll— 2B-11 FRENCH BANK BUILDINGS (FIRST FLOOR) Offices recently vacated by768 words
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Advertisement699 1916-11-28 2 NOTICE OF REMOVAL. On acd after tbe i*t prox, our basinets will be carritd on »t No. 8, de Souaa Street. RIGOLD BERGMANN Co. 2711— 8011 NOTICE. We have this day removed to Ho. 129, Cecil Street. GIONG HOE CO. November 27, 1916. 27-11-9 12 NOTICE. Tenders will be received699 words
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Article901 1916-11-28 3 MONTH'S WORK ON THE K4MPAR| RIVER. A Quaint Settlement. We have received, Rays the Times of Malaya, a 'copy of a brochure, by Mr. Ivor 11. N. Kvans, 8.A., assistant Curator and Ethnographical assistant, F.M.S. Museums, entitled Notes on the Sakai of the lv Kampar." which should901 words
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Article101 1916-11-28 3 During tbe motion for tbe adjournment oi tbe Houhe of CommonH on October 26 there was a discussion regarding tbe early closing of shops. Many members contended that it meant tbe rum of small shopkeepers, by giving the trade to the large store*, as it was impossible lor munition workers101 words
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Article64 1916-11-28 3 Tbe Berlin Loka'aO2eiger states After our sptedy viotoiies in Kuiuaaia we should Dot den; tbe Krencb iocc«8« at Verdun. Tbe lighting is not ended, and the Frt neb cannot bn.ik ihrouKri. Douaumont is not comparable with tbe Doaaamont wbicb we captured, Lut the work which took at several months must64 words
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Advertisement299 1916-11-28 3 REMOVE ALL BLOOD IMPURITIES. BUILD- UP YOUR HEALTH with tvSStNCE OB FLUID extract of RED JAMAICA E^D>fTr^7.l]f il/*^ *J i Pronounced by th. HICHUT MtDICU «UTHORITIfS the most '•Si r* TORPID LIVER, DEBILITY, ERUPTIONS, RHEUMATISM. OBSTINATE SKIN DISEASES, &c. RESTORES THE WEAK, REVIVES THE DEPRESSED WILKINSON'S SARSAPARILLA HAS A WORLD-WIDE299 words
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Advertisement741 1916-11-28 3 DON'T LOSE YOUR HAIR f(^\ Touch spots of Ui\ /x\ dandruff and (l\ \i f n itching with r* 1 1 h Cuticura Vk \]J i/ Ointment and Vi^d/ nL follow with hot \sJj shampoos of c^ Cuticura fta /W Soap \\J/ A-S I nothing bet- 11/ ter. You may741 words
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Advertisement197 1916-11-28 3 XMAS NEW YEAR CARDS IN LARGE VARU.TIFS JUST RECEIVED Prices ranging from 5 cents to $3.00 each. PATRIOTIC XMAS CARDS, CARDS WITH VIEWS OF SINGAPORE AMD 4LBO SPECIAL XMAS CARDS only one ocpy each available of pictures reproduced from the Original Christmas Card* in the poaoeMion of H. M. KING197 words
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Advertisement799 1916-11-28 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O. "British India AMD A\pcar t—ine. (Companies Incorporated im England). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (TJndar Contract witb Hit Majesty OovernLjent), Ghina, Japan, Panang, Oaylon, Atiatrwlia, India, Adan, Bgypt, Maditirnnun Port! and London, Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES. Homeward (fob799 words
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Advertisement768 1916-11-28 4 BTEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Inoobpobatbc im Sum). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Baoho, Kelantan, Tabai oangnara, Telupin, Panarai. Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobaamui, Bandon, Langauen, Chumpon, Kohlak k Bangkok. Dua Depart un BORIBAT Nov. 29, 8 p.m. PRACHATIPOK Dec. 4 Doc. 6 3 p.m. m... MAHIDOL768 words
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Advertisement572 1916-11-28 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD., AND THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Imcobpobatbo in England) IF* The Companies' steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Oenoa, Marseilles and572 words
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Advertisement500 1916-11-28 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. (Incorporated in Japan) EUROPEAN LINE A aervioe is maintained between Yokohama, via ports, to Marseilles and London under mail onntraot with tbe Imperial Japanese Government Tba New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and oonstruoted, and are fitted with all500 words
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Article105 1916-11-28 5 FIXTURES. Tuesday, November 2H digh Vk'atei. 0 IS a.m., 11.20 a.m. Wednesday, November 29. High Water. 1.4 a.m.. 0.4 p.m. M. M. homeward mail due. Thursday, November 30. Hisjb Water 1.6.'. a.m., 0.50 p.m. Hod Cross Kootball Match, 5 p.m. Friday, December I. High Water. 2.49 a.m.,105 words
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Article270 1916-11-28 5 To-DaT '.at i l'ahat Mena 2.80 pm Mersing anil Kemaman Hock Lee 2.30 pm P. Dickson and Port Swettenham C'ulypso 2.:<0 pm Malacca and Mnat Lady Wold Spm Pontianak Khoen Koeng 4 pm Kota Tinggi Meranti 4 pm Kangoon Taken" Maru 6 pm Tomorrow. Pnlau Batam and270 words
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Article62 1916-11-28 5 Tbe boaaoward M. M. steamer Atlanti.jue 3W7 be expected to arrive here on Thursday aftoraooa. November 80. Tbe r. and outward mail steamer Vovara bas i"ft Colombo, and is expected to to arrive at I'cnang at daylight on Krilay !hr !*t proximo, and Singapore on Saturday ifWoooe.62 words
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Article61 1916-11-28 5 The K. M bu received a wire from ibeir KaUru offioe that the ntoamer Tanman it Intji on the 16tb ioHt., and is doe at .-'ourabaya and at Batavia on or about OeoMaber 5 and H rmpt-ctivcly. the connect iaf steamer Melctiior Treub leaving Souabaya and Katavia on D.-cember 761 words
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Article167 1916-11-28 5 FINANCE AND COM MERCE EXCHANOB. SiNOAPoma, November 28, 1916. Ob Lorn*.- Bank 4 m/s m, 2/4*5 Demand I/4, 7 a Private 8 m/i m 2/4y Oh Khan, a Bank T. T. 826 On Imdu Bank T. T. 174* On Ho.«eKono...Baak d/d 1 dis. O« SaAMSBAi ..Bank d/d «5; On Java167 words
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Advertisement168 1916-11-28 5 THE BELAT TIN.MiNING CO.. LTD. (is livcii>»tiox) IN THE MAnER OF THE COMPANIES ORDINANCE. 1915. IN THE MATTER&F.THEBELATTIN MINING COMPANY. LTD. NOTICS is btrcby givt-n that thu Creditors of the above named Cuuip»Dy, which it* being voluntarily wound up, ar» rtxjoirtd on <>: befort the .'UHh day of January, 1917,168 words
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Advertisement532 1916-11-28 5 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS. RUBBER. Thoroughly experienced plante is open to engagement. Wide experience as Manager. Box No. 784, Strait* Times. 17 11— n WANTED, bead store keeper and wharf manager (Chinese) for Bangkok. Apply 8.. c/o Straita Times. 88-11-b— -2-I'i WANTED, a good reliable European nurse to take charge of three532 words
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Advertisement661 1916-11-28 5 A UNION OF DELICIOUS FLAVOURS BLUE BOAR is the result of a series of experiments made by a group of pipe tobacco experts. It combines the scientific methods, the traditions and the tobaccos which have made European mixtures famous the world over, with choice and expensive American tobaccos never before661 words
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Advertisement527 1916-11-28 5 AUCTION SALE Of Valuable Freehold Land planted witb rubber and fruit trees situate in tbe district of Jurong, containing by admeasurement an area of It Acres 1 rood, and 84 poles, comprised in Statutory Land Grant No. 1029. Antual rent *h. To beheld at Tbe COMMERCIAL RUBBER Co.. Ltd.'s Sale-room527 words
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1071 1916-11-28 6 The Straits Times. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28. RUMANIA. Rumania is surrounded by foes. They press upon her from the Carpathian passes, north and west, from the Dobradja in the east, and from Bulgaria along the whole line of the Danube in tbe sooth. It is reported that the Germans, leaving the1,071 words
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Article23 1916-11-28 6 It is notified that the Red and White light on tbe Northern extremity of tbe Breakwater in Madras Harbour has been washed away.23 words
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Article24 1916-11-28 6 The new Prevention of Corruption Bill which has been passed at home imposes a penalty of from three years to six years' penal servitude.24 words
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Article57 1916-11-28 6 Mr. K. D. Pringle forwards a copy of tbe bon. treasurer's statement of the V.M.C.A. specia' building fund, together with a list of BUDHcribers. It appears that 120,196 was received, and of this sum »20,000 will bo invested in the Straits Settlements War Loan Bonds, —application having already been made,>57 words
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Article18 1916-11-28 6 A service of sacred music will be held in the Presbyterian Church. Orchard Road, at 9 p.m. to-morrow.18 words
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Article24 1916-11-28 6 The Penan r Volunteer Corps attended a service at the Presbyterian Church on Sun. day, tbe battalion being headed by a kilted pipe band.24 words
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Article25 1916-11-28 6 The meeting of the Legislative Council which was fixed for Monday, December 4, has been postponed. Notioe of tbe date selected will be announced later.25 words
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Article32 1916-11-28 6 Kimanis Estate. B. N. Borneo, harvested 32,000 lb. of dry rubber during October. This is believed about a record for any one estate in B. N. IS., combinations of estates being excepted.32 words
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Article35 1916-11-28 6 A practice for tbe singing of Christmas carols will be held at the Y.W.C.A.at S. Fort Canning Road, at 5.80 p.m.. to day. It will be conducted by Mrs. McCullagb and all members are invited.35 words
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Article60 1916-11-28 6 Tbe New York World declares that the first Bremen was captured in the Straits of Dover by a net from which it took two days to release her. Five of her crew were then dead, and tbe remainder exhausted. Valuable mails and documents were captured. The British also captnrfd a60 words
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Article55 1916-11-28 6 At the Engineers' Association rooms, at 9 p in., on Thursday, Mr. Terence Hamsdale, a clever-quick change artist and entertainer, will give a performance. Mr. Kamsdale has met with considerable success in bis show during a tour of the Far East, and should be well supported by those club members55 words
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Article59 1916-11-28 6 The Berlin correspondent of the New York Times states In order to save petrol the police have forbidden the people to ride to theatres or concerts in taxi-cabs. The latter may now be used only for business purposes and in casa of sickness. Chauffeurs and passengers are alike liable to59 words
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Article82 1916-11-28 6 A woman appealed to the Middlesex Tribunal for her son, aged 19, the last of nine. All but one of the others, who was an invalid, were in the army. Tbe chairman said he was sure this one would not like to be left 'out. Mother It is not him.82 words
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Article67 1916-11-28 6 A London cable dated Nsvomber 15 to the Times of Ceylon stated that cavalry commissions are now procurable. No information regarding the above bad, our contemporary learned on enquiry, been received in Colombo. The announcement probably indicates that there is a shortage of scouting officers at present It is also67 words
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Article80 1916-11-28 6 Tbe Band man Opera Company, which will be coming to Singapore early next year, opened its new season in Bombay on November 13. In the new company, which includes most uf the old favourites, there are also several new recruits, and the tout promises to be a successful one. The80 words
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Article80 1916-11-28 6 Evidently tbe public clock in tbe Fire Station at Taiping has been a source of considerable alarm and worry to the Perak Government during the past seven or eight years, for since it has been cleaned and repaired in a satisfactory manner by l.m Sin Poll, of Singapore, he has80 words
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Article89 1916-11-28 6 In the Supreme Court, this morning, before the Chief Justice. Mr. R. St. J. Braddell, mentioned tbe case of Mr. W. Lowther Kemp v. Mr. R. T. Reid, in the matter of Hug and Co., Alien Enemies' Winding L'p Ordinance. 1914. Mr. Braddell said he appeared for the defendant, and89 words
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Article123 1916-11-28 6 Germany, as far as that nation is expressed by the Deutsche Tageszeitung, is terribly shocked because of rumours and infamous suspicions passed from mouth to mouth that von Tirpitz. when in office, may have told some lies. The thought that now astounds aud horrifies Germany is the idea that von123 words
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Article218 1916-11-28 6 A correspondent, writing from Medan, pleads for better recognition of tbe shorthand typist. Their lot has been poor, the income earned hardly being sufficient to compensate for the abnormal mental and physical labour got out of them." We agree that tbeir lot is not too good, but we cannot swallow218 words
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Article546 1916-11-28 6 Mr. G. R. Allen, formerly of the Singapore Municipality, has won the P.S.O. in France. Mr. A. P. Baker, of Inch K-nnrth Estate, is still with the Officers' Training Corps and is quartered at Wadlmm College, Oxford. The following birth notice appears in a mail paper:— Rattles.—546 words
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Article65 1916-11-28 6 It is reported that shortly after midnight an elderly Chinese living in a house in Dunlop Street made a wholesale r.Mick on a number of people, and stabbed to i ath his wife, his mother- in law and tw» children, Three other people were seriously injured.65 words
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Article43 1916-11-28 6 Id addition to S38.H16.69 already received from Johore. a further amount of "70 has been received, made op as follow- A. X. Wyld $50 Ong Boon Siong 20 M The total from Joliore is now brought up to 338,886.69.43 words
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Article117 1916-11-28 6 We have received JlO and the following letter from Agent on behalf of tbe above Fund Sir. I have thp plr*«ure to band you I'tillum ic-uouly. Kiuuly Miod the same to ltrave Tommy for his smoke and tell him tbe people here will na^ torget him117 words
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Article103 1916-11-28 6 List of subscriptions up to Uflth instant, in response to St. Andrew's Day Appeal, on behalf of the Society's War Relict Fund i W. W. Cook %'UO Frank Adam 250 J. Henry 20 F. O. Ritchie 20 Capt. Chancellor r.O Hon. Dr. J. P. A. Wilson103 words
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Advertisement104 1916-11-28 6 JUST LANDED: A Shipment of ENGLISH PILSENER BEER Br«wed and Bottled by the Wrexham (England) Lager Beer Co.. Ltd. IN QUARTS AND PINTS. CALDBECK MACGREGOR CO. THURSDAY. NOV. 30, St. Andrew's Day A SPECIAL SCOTCH TIFFIN will be served FRESH HAGGIS A SPECIALITY BOOK TABLES EARLY. JOHN LITTLE Co., Ltd.104 words
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Advertisement242 1916-11-28 6 THE MOST ATTRACTIVE PROGRAMME IN SIN6APORE AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY THE ALHAMBJLA Bench Road Tbe Home of Feature Attractions Tho Leading Theatre in Singapore SECOND SHOW AT 9.15 TO-NIGHT Enormous success of the Newest Pathe Serial THE IRON CLAW Admitted by evprynnn to be the best serial «vor brought242 words
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Article1781 1916-11-28 7 RUMANA INVASION. Attacks From Many hints. Situatin Critical. Rictm'.-Tklk ,ram>. Londoa Nvtuiber 2f>, ll.M3a.ni. A Romanian _>rt> .^despatch says Enemy attacks on Oiti.. Jkgoslavele and Curtos were repulse! Thar is no change on tbe Bazar Valle here was mu'ual t.r-.illery activity a Rraatoceaand Pr- lelt'.s a th, Pirabova1,781 words
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Article219 1916-11-28 7 Eight European Seamen Badly Asphyxiated. A fire is reported to bave broken out -n tbe Carmarthenshire, now in Port Sw4tenham harbour. It appears, says the Maly Mail, that on opening up her hatches m arrival at Port Swettenham on Satunl.y afternoon, cargo was found to be on219 words
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Article144 1916-11-28 7 The British North Borneo Herald gays It is with deep regret that we record tbe death on 10th inst. of Mr. P. C. Brackenbary. acting Rexident, Kudat. From telegraphic information we learn that Mr. Brackenbury was drowned as the result of a boating accident. He was at the144 words
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Article109 1916-11-28 7 Lieut. Kiublewbite, D.5.0., lately killed in France, was formerly employed by the Dull Development Co.. Kelantan After leaving tbe Duff Co. he joined tbe first expeditionary force from New Zealand and took part in the Gallipolli campaign, where he was severely wounded and won bis commission109 words
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Article890 1916-11-28 7 SIR HEIRY JOHNSTON AND THE MtLAYA PENINSULA. Reply to Mr. H. Abrahamson. A from Mr. H. Abrahamson of Singapore ln.'u appeared in the Singapore papers in Aigu*. was forwarded to the Review of Kevidwn which publishes tbe following reply by Si- Harry Johnston in the October numbir.890 words
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Article142 1916-11-28 7 M Stephane Lausanne, a former editor of tbe 'aris Matin, who is visiting America on a French Government mission, says that tbe British were compelled to sacrifice the crew of one tank in recent fighting in order to prevant tbe secret of tbe construction of the new142 words
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Article208 1916-11-28 7 Launch Capsized and Loss of Life Feared. As the steamer Chusan was leaving tbe Borneo Cos. wharf at Bangkok a few days ■go, a steam-launch belonging to the Cbeang rice-mill came alongside to deliver some bags of Chinese mail, and a number of coolies, who had been208 words
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Article415 1916-11-28 7 The Ordinary Dietary of the Institution. Sir William Taylor writes as follows to the lion, secretary of the F.M.S. War Relief Fund, under date October 19 On tbe 17th inst. I telegraphed to Sir Edward Brockman as follows "With reference to my letter of August 31, may I415 words
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Article205 1916-11-28 7 From a table of vessels sold during tbe third quarter of 1910, it appears that high prices are still maintained, and show no sign of falling off. A new steamer, built in Japan this year at the cost of £60,000, ban been sold at a profi* of £140,000.205 words
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Article156 1916-11-28 7 A sensational law case was brought by Commander O. Locker Lam pson, M.P., against Mr. Godfrey Isatcs, managing director of the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company, and others, tbe plaintiff claiming that a block of 1,100,000 shares in the American Marconi Company, —> at bet.wc«>n Ao' and HO/156 words
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Article791 1916-11-28 7 A WEEK OF MUCH ANXIETY. From Our City Correspondent. London. October 26. To tell you the truth even the most hardened optimists anioagst n« havi found great difficulty in keeping cheerful this weak. Croakers and whimperers we have always with as— and they are almost invariably the people791 words
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Article101 1916-11-28 7 It is officially announced that prisoner* belonging to the Gorman 39tb Active Line Regiment taken at Haudremont (Quarries state that tbe Crown Prince, when reviewing several regiments at the end of Soptcuiber. said lam very proud of you brave men. Although we have not succeeded in oar attacking enterprise ami101 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter112 1916-11-28 8 To the Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir,— l enclose a page from a catalogue I issued by one of tbe leading firms in Singapore and which I received today. You will notice that out of eighteen articles advertised on tbe page, thirteen were made in Austria,112 words
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220 1916-11-28 8 To the Kditor of th. "Mi its Times. Sir,— Those who hay; ever came within the spell of tbe charming personality of the Rev. Or. F. IS Meyer, and nvruiber his visit to the Malay States and the Straits some years ago, when be held220 words
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Letter146 1916-11-28 8 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.— >'j many estates cars are sup plied with an allowance to the manager foi the upiieep and expenses of running, but is it meant, that the car is for tbe manager's sole use and benefit or is tbe car146 words
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Letter325 1916-11-28 8 To toe Editor of the Straits Times. Apropos tbe article appearing in thr Straits Budget A tbe 10th instant under tbe beaduig of Shorthand Writers and Tyv'st* would you kindly allow me space tew words in connection therewith I I ti ik tLal the cause of tbe325 words
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Letter615 1916-11-28 8 To tbe Editor of the Straits Times Sir, Under this beading in you leader M yesterday you criticise tbe unanimous t of tbe three leaned judges of tbe Court of Appeal in a recent case and «tatc that tbe Wdwuae for tbe individual owner in tbe law615 words
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Article359 1916-11-28 8 Army Moustache no Longer Compulsory. An Army Order issued on October 6 directs that in paragraph 1,696 of the King's Regulations the words but not the upper lip shall be deleted. The paragraph originally read: The hair of the head will be |ept short, The chin359 words
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Article41 1916-11-28 8 Mr. Pesoomull Moolchand, of Pohoomull Brothers, entertained a big party yesterday on toe occasion of the first anniversary of his little son's birthday. Numerous members of the Sindh community, including Mr. Vadilal. were present, and the company also included several Europeans.41 words
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SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.
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Article40 1916-11-28 8 We are asked to state that purchasers of reserved seats in connection with tht charity football game will note that the ticksts say Tuesday, Noveriber SO. This is a printer's error and should read Thursday, Novtinber 80.40 words
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Article65 1916-11-28 8 The following was the result of the poon< competition of tbe Ladies' Garrison t title Club shot on Friday last 150 yds. 100 yds. Nett. 'btal. Mrs. Payne 28 81 59 0.04 Llewelyn... 29 81 60 6.76 Mogliston.. 82 27 59 a 54 Brooke 26 81 57 6.0865 words
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Article113 1916-11-28 8 The following announcements are mad in connection with tbe Singapore Golf dab Tbe December monthly medal will be competed for on Saturday and Sunday, be 2nd and 3rd prox., and tbe December ladjs' spoon competition on Monday, tbe 4th prx. Owing to tbe recent wet weather play or the113 words
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Article44 1916-11-28 8 Following are the ties fixed for to-day Championship. Scoular v. Pascoe. Doi-rli Handicap. Batchart and Foreman v. Lowndes an! Robertson. McKean and Irquhart v. Doig and SmitL Williams and Broad v. Bath and Layton. Sini.lf Handicap. Norrie v. Hacker or Henderson.44 words
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Article105 1916-11-28 8 Clubs desirous of partir oatine in the forth coming Football League tuitcheo are request ed to send in their applications to Mr. A. E, Pattinson. Government Monopolies. Cecil Street. Entries close to-morrow, Wednesday, at 6 p.m.. and the draw will take place in tbe Singapore Cricket Club105 words
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Article154 1916-11-28 8 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending f rid ay, December 1 TciSDAY, NovEHBEB 28. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall S.V.A. S.RE.(V.) Maxim Co. 5.10 p.m. S.V.K., N.C.O.'s B. Keppel Harbour, S.V.R., N.C.O.'s P. S. A. 5.15 p.m. Tanglin Barracks S.V.R.. T P. P Officers and N.C.O.'s. 5154 words
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Article102 1916-11-28 8 Mr. Trevor F. Francis writes that the following prices prevailed before the war: Although gold is generally considered the moat precious metal, there are no fewer than 16 other metals far more valuable. An ounce of vanadium, commands a price of £155, md could only be102 words
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Article63 1916-11-28 8 A curious incident occurred the other day id a garden somewhere in Kocbing," says the local Gazette. A little boy waa looking out of the window in the afternoon watcbiig three small birds which were apparently quarrelling on a rubber tree a few feet away. The rubber tree waa seeding,63 words
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Article511 1916-11-28 8 Effect of British Players on Dutch Cricket. The part played by British interned officers and men in Dutch cricket during 1916 is discussed at some length in the Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant The 1916 season, as far as first-class cricket is concerned, is chiefly interesting for the511 words
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Article538 1916-11-28 8 Copyright Action Over a Revue Sketch. A mechanical test for the detection of c:n,ugal unfaithfulness was an idea as old as tb< Arabian Nights tales, Raid counsel in the CUncery Division on October 16. "bis remark was made in an action broght by the Winning Post (1906, Ltd.)538 words
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Article24 1916-11-28 8 Signallers aboard of a certain vessel in the harbour desire to thank unknown donors for a most acceptable gift of books and playing cards.24 words
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Advertisement215 1916-11-28 8 PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS. Latest advertisement* of the da; appear on page 6. Katttes Hotel is putting up a special dinner on tbe 3Otli and there will be dancing after dinner. Sapper will be nerved at 11.30 p.m. and iocs may be bad at 1.30 a.m. Messrs. Powell and Co., Ltd.,215 words
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Advertisement366 1916-11-28 8 RAFFLES HOTEL ST. ANDREW'S DINNER On Thursday, November 30 Special Dinnei At 7-30 pm. DANCING after DINNER By kind permission of His Highness the Sultamf Johore, the Band of the J ohore Forces will play musi( on above night during dinner and for the dance. SUPPER and ICES Between 11-30366 words
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Advertisement285 1916-11-28 9 r BLANCHARD High-power Kerosene Lamps 300 c.p. Burn 32 hours on 1 gallon Crown Kerosene EXTRA MANTLES. 6LOBES AND SPARE PARTS A,, „,KFCT ..POITrU OF \\r. ABB i ll. r i i im niwr. nn ur THE BLANCHARD LAMPS Jps New lot just unpacked WE SELL THEM jjj JULIAN FRANKEL285 words
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Advertisement704 1916-11-28 9 MORTGAGEE'S SALE Of VALUABLE FREEHOLD LAND SITUATE AT BIOLAP At Messrs. Ching Keog Lee Oo.'s Sale room, No. 8, Raffles Plaoe On Monday, Dh imbkr 4, 1916, at 2.80 p.m. All those twenty «ix lots of freehold land at Siglap, efttimated to oontain an area of 61.6C8 sq. feet and704 words
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Advertisement251 1916-11-28 9 PHOTOGRAPHIC STORE STUDIO. Amateur*' Work Developing, Printing and Enlarging. Repairing Cameras. KBN6HINBGHE6NOft CBMPANY %d«!ot» Hotel Rull<fln«s. M»K»pore. K'»nrti at *-euaDR 81-6-17 MORTGAGEE'S SALE of valuable properties situate at gaylang and paya lebar At Messrs. Chin? Keng Lee k Co. Sale-room No. 8, Riffles Plaoe On Mundat, Dbckmbir 4, at 3.30251 words
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Advertisement26 1916-11-28 9 HIGHEST-GRADE PETROLEUM PRODUCTS KEROSENE DEVOE'S two brands. j SYLVAN ARROW. BENZINEPRATT'S MOTOR SPIRIT. LUBRICANTS— OILS GREASES POM ALL PURPOSES. STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF N.Y. SINGAPORE BRANCH26 words
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Advertisement599 1916-11-28 10 War or Peace, Famine or Plenty, Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WkAT OTHER PROPERTY IS 7 THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incobporatbd im Straits Sbttlbxsnts) HIAOOFFICIi Winohsittr Housa, lin|spor«. LONDON OFFICE i 32, Old Jewry, E.G. The Company has atao.OOO deposited with the Supreme599 words
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Advertisement370 1916-11-28 10 INBUHANCE. UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PARIB. (Incobporatbd in Francs). bstai-li3hed 1826. RESBRTES AND TOTAL GUARANTEES 44,000,000 The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to accept fire risks m long or short periods at current rates GASH SETTLEMENTS promptly made by the agents in Singapore MOINE COMTB A370 words
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Advertisement477 1916-11-28 10 BANKING. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Honokono). PAID-UP CAPITAL ...111,000,000 RBSHRVB FUNDS Sterling 41,600,000 at I/- 115.000,000 Silver 118,000,000 188,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors 116,000,000 COURT OF DIRICTORI W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Chairman. S. H. Dodwell, Esq., Deputy Chairman. C. E. Anton, Esq. Hon.Mr.P H.Holyoak O. T. M.477 words
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Advertisement509 1916-11-28 10 BANKING. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BY ROYAL CHARTER Paid np Capital in 80,000 Shares of MM} each 4L,100,00C Reserve Fond 41,800,001 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... 41.300.000 BANKBRS The Bank ot England, The London City anc Midland Bank, Ltd., The London County and Westminster Bank,509 words
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Advertisement1002 1916-11-28 10 INSURANCE. HIS HOUSE IN ORDER is man's greatest ambition. He is responsible for its welfare acd support, as therein are his wife and children and therein, toe, dors be minister to their creature comforts. But he often overlooks the sustenanoe fond, the fund of the future. He forgets about stalking1,002 words
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Article921 1916-11-28 11 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. Much Petrol but Little Storage. H. Mam>tc Built write* in The Observer of October There is no loDger any hiding the fact tliat the various wholesale petrol depots, as well as retailers of motor fuel about the country." are full ot921 words
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Article77 1916-11-28 11 A British vessel was mined and sank in the North Sea on October 37. Nine of the crew were landed, including a signal boy 14 years old. As the vessel was fasti settling doVrn the boy noticed another steamer ap proacbiog the minefield. He pluckily continued to77 words
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Article66 1916-11-28 11 The New York Times' published the follow iog extract from a letter received by Colonel Tbomp6on (uf the I'nited States Navy League) from Admiral Lord Beresford "We have escaped an appalling war. If the Germans bad attacked -is without warning, and had sent 140 cruisers and armed merchantmen to oar66 words
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Advertisement275 1916-11-28 11 oanadiaTford AS EVERYONE KNOWS; IS THE MOST ECONOMICAL Passenger Car on, the Market. LOWEST IN FIRST COST MOST ECONOMICAL IN TYRES LOWEST PETROL CONSUMPTION 04i0 gallon with a load of iZ l 2 stone OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED BY THE SINGAPORE 'AUTOMOBILE CLUB All models in stock for immediate delivery SOLE IMPORTERS275 words
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Advertisement136 1916-11-28 11 A Customer writes I am sending you a Michel in cover 765 x 105 which has been in use on my car from May 3rd, 1915 to August 4th, 1916 (fifteen months). It has run about 13,000 miles and has never been punctured. Yours faithfully, (This speaks for itself) It136 words
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Advertisement1150 1916-11-28 12 JEFFREY'S PILSENER BEER. BREWED In SCOTLAND BITUATIONB WANTED RUBBER. Thoroughly experienced planter is open to engagement. Wide experience as Manager. Box No. 786, Straits Times. 18 11— n BILLET WANTED. Planter aked 26. tapping and factory experience, fefkn posi tion, Malacca or Sumatra. References. Box No. 746, Straits Times. 87-11—291,150 words
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Advertisement809 1916-11-28 12 WWOTlinTO LET, Dunrobin, Barker Road. Immediate entry Apply Lee Cheng Van A Co. 17-n TO LET. Hoaxes No. 7, Obanonrv Lane. Apply to.Chintt Kong Lee A Co., Anotiontwrs 1811— o TO LKT, No. 9, Lloyd Road, Singapore. Immediate entry. Apply to C. A. Bvans, ■1. Kaffloß Place. 80-9— o TO809 words
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Advertisement436 1916-11-28 12 THE MULCOTT BELTING COMPANY. LTD. (Incorporated in Bnuland) Best Multiplar Hair Belting Ordinary and Extra Stout From 2" to 8" stock This belt has gained its reputation throughout Saigon, Rangoon, Sumatra, Bangkok, F.M.S. and the Straits, for its Strength, Durability and Reliability. Quotations from KIAM KIAT Co. Market Street, Sole436 words
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Advertisement343 1916-11-28 12 6UAN KIAT CO. 37, Phillip Street 6000S READY IN STOCK NOW. 100 Dozens" Hack Saw Blades S' to 16" 800 Dozens Japanned BraRS Tower Bolts 300 Oros* Oa'vanized Roofing Bolts Nuts 200 Chief Engineer 1 and Officer's Log Bookn 1,000 Dozens Europe Bass Brooms, large size 600 Moulder's Steel' Brushes343 words
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Advertisement467 1916-11-28 12 MOTOR CARS •phone For HIRE L^ M £v Promptly attends 1 1 I II to your call with I \J I I oomfortable oars, .1.111 day and night. W \J \J Charges Moderate STRAITS MOTORCAR SERVICE. lIS 4 111, POCHARD ROAD To ADVERTISERS As requests to make alterations 10 advertisements,467 words
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Miscellaneous326 1916-11-28 12 Straits Wmes. Telephones. Editorial and General 70 Manager's Offioe 202 Job Printing Department 848 All communications relating to editoria matters and news should be addressed' THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business matters— advertisements, subscriptions, accounts, printing, etc.— should be addressed to THE MANAGER. ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants of evory326 words
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