The Straits Times, 13 December 1916
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Title Section13 1916-12-13 1 The Straits Times. NO. 25.288 SINGAPORE. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 13. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.13 words
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Advertisement80 1916-12-13 1 MILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK Prioe now $11.15 per eax I NON-WICILLABU BOTTLE -,j-|_^^ A Blend of fine Highland Malt and other Scotch Whiskies thoroughly matured in sherry wood. The Distillers Company, Ltd., EDINBURGH. BRITISH -MADE H LETTER FILES i|^l| t 1 a f£7" Superior to and cheaper than German- _-<^-80 words
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Advertisement114 1916-12-13 1 A PLAIN STATEMENT OF FACTS CONCERNING BEAR BRAND MILK. It is obtained from cows grazed on the famous Bernese Alps Pastures. It is therefore a genuine Swiss Milk of the highest quality obtainable. It is Pure, Reliable and Richer in cream than any other brand. The Lanoet, London, states "The114 words
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Advertisement452 1916-12-13 1 ROBINSON CO. SOLE AGENTS in the STRAITS SETTLEMENTS and F.M.S. JUST ARRIVED FULLER'S /^og& J jjjK FULLER'S CHOCOLATES, £Hm* CAKES ETC ETCI f SWEETMEATS. Assorted Chocolates J lb.' Boxes. Banelagh Sweets J lb. Boxes. Do. do. lib. ADo do. lib. r Assorted Caramels lb. Chocolate Almonds lb. n T •rv452 words
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Advertisement14 1916-12-13 1 JEFFREYS PILBENER BEER. Sor.a Aoints DAMSON. GILFILLA! A CO., LTD [Incorpor^twl in Ki.^l m.l)14 words
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Article1151 1916-12-13 2 LESS TRAGIC THAN THE ENEMY'S POSITION. Food Controller Appointed. Id the tlonee of Commons on November 15, Mr. \V. A. S. Hewing moved r» notation .affirming th it it as tbe duty of the Ocvern. uieDt to adopt further method* of orutniaa von to increase tbe national1,151 words
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Advertisement719 1916-12-13 2 SUNGEI BAGAN RUBBER CO.. LTD. NOTICE OF DECLARATION OF INTERIM DIVIDEND. NOTICE i« hereby giTen that a Firrt Interim Dividend ol 7J per cer.t. uo* i»eD daolarod by tbe Director, on aoooont *t tt.e year endiaK -'nne 80, 1917, payable on Dxwmbur M. 1916 AND NOTICB i« aUo hereby (ri»en719 words
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Advertisement255 1916-12-13 2 For SEA SICKNESS TRAIN SICKNESS MOTHERSILLS U. r i ii il bm a> qaauted cadarimwat W the leading paper* of Inc world aad ihc »nt»l Inlimonuk Iroa ike world'i grraleM Ben, man, md imi.naioni. Among tknc we Buhop T«TUS«,ih (Chaplua General oi (he Briluk Form I. Doctcav Banlert. PolrMcaaK Towi.255 words
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Advertisement347 1916-12-13 2 Body-building power proved equal to from 10 to 20 times tbe amount of Bovril taken E. C. SEAH B. Sc. (Engineering) CIVIL ENGINEER. ARCHITECT ..SURVEYOR 3. Raffle* Place. Prepares Plans. Makes Estimates. Supervises Works and Buildings. Undertakes Surveys. 13-8 a H BLE-THWMSS..I S«3i-rola> YOUR SKIN AND M COMPLEXION 1 A347 words
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Advertisement164 1916-12-13 2 Johnson-Pickett Rope Go., Inc MANILA MANUFACTURERS OF PURE MANILA ROPE which is tested to a strain of 90 kilos to a thread. ALL SIZES STOCKED Prices, samples and full particulars mill be forwarded on application to SOLE AOINTS KEAT CHEANG CO., 81, Market Street, Singapore AND 418, Beach Htreet, Ponantf164 words
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Article748 1916-12-13 3 THE ANNUAL REPORT OF LLOYD'S REGISTER. Output of British Tonnage. The annual repoit of Lloyd's Register of Sbi|ipin^ f r 1916-16 states that in few iDdustritH has tbe t£fect tf tbe war been UiOr« wicii rwul «v i far resoliinK tban io the ilouiaio ..I nluppiue. Tbe748 words
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Article95 1916-12-13 3 The Colombo Police and Cu-toms authorities were busy on November 80, making a search of the utuuner Surat and tbe buzgage of her passengers with a view to finding whether gold was beiun illicitly oonrtyed to India. It is understcod that tue search ie vealed notbiDK- Early that week it95 words
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Article96 1916-12-13 3 A firm composed of Chinese from tbe provincf oi Cbtkiang bac, says tbe U.S. Consul at Cbaogxba. recently opened a small factor; at Changftba for tbe manufacture of milk from beans. This bean milk has long been known to tbe Chinese under the name of to f u cbiang or96 words
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Advertisement213 1916-12-13 3 AIIDBA AmbhA "«>-dpw FMST-CIASS v^ DUTCH CIGAR yij" Price $6 per 100 W9£z*rjßSL Sole Impcrtrrn (Inoorporated in Bwi'K"rlaod^ jgpi tt, CCtITEB OUAT !8 8-I-21-2-17 B^E^2B Grown on British owned plantations in the British West Indian Island of Montserrat. Sj Shipped in British vessels. M a H Montserrat i l\ t213 words
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Advertisement398 1916-12-13 3 THE MOUTH. THE GATTWIY PM OIBEA9E Proft»«f r Milltr ha* proved conclusively tbat do f wer 'h*n 8« d ffnrant infectinos may be traetw* to kbe bnman month a* a *iart>i>R point The month than being tbe itareuay for tbo entrance of di»e*»e. it is be'ethat pricKn'i us are most398 words
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Advertisement320 1916-12-13 3 Debility 1 I \rVhen you feel limp and washed out, weary n jj and fatigued with no inclination for exertion U L your body is in a rundown condition— you are A g debilitated. You need something to put fresh 5 go" mto you —you need a fortnight's Iron 'Jelloids320 words
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Advertisement772 1916-12-13 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. P. O.- British India AND Mpcar Lime. (Companies Incobpobatbd in Enoland). MAIL ANO PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS (Under Contraot with Hit Majesty s Ooverniaent), for China, Japan, Panang, Gaylon, Australia, India, Adan, agypt. Msditarranaan Ports and London. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about MAIL LINES.772 words
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Advertisement815 1916-12-13 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SIAM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Incorporated m Siam). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Bacho, KfJantan, Tabai uangnara, Telupin, Panarai. Patani, Singora, Laoon, Kobsamui, Bandon, Langsaen, Champon, Kohlak A Bangkok. DtM Departure ■.a. ASDANG Doc. 13, 3 p.m. VUG ALA Dec. 18 SO, 3 p.m. •.a. BORIBAT815 words
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Advertisement586 1916-12-13 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THEOCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD., AND THE CHINA MUTUAL BTEAMNAV. CO.. LTD. (Incorporated in Enoland) The Companies' steamers are despatcbtd from Liverpool outwards for the Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight for Genoa, Marseilles and Liverpool and for586 words
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Advertisement502 1916-12-13 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. nTyTk JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. (Imcobporavbd in Japan) EUROPEAN LINE A servioe is maintained betweea Yokohama, via ports, to Marseilles and London under mail oontraot with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and oonstruoted, and are fitted with502 words
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Advertisement501 1916-12-13 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. WW-CHIM ITUM NIV. GO. LTO. (Incobpobatbd in England) Dfpoot Sorvio* to Japan via Hong kong A Shanghai, and to Oaloutt* via Ponang, from Bingapor*. Taking cargo on tbroagh Bills Ladio* tot Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Cbetoo, Tientsin, Newohwang, Yangtaae p^rin. For moaa, the Philippine, eto., etc eM. ItatmaN,501 words
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Advertisement205 1916-12-13 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. BTOOMVMRT-MMTSCH«PPM (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." (Incobporatbd in Holland) MAIL SERVICE BETWEKN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM, VIA SINGAPORE, BELAWANDBLI, SABANO, COLOMBO SUEZ, GIBRALTAR. VICB VKRSA Steamer* are due to arrive on the under mentioned dates Outward. Homiwabd. i 1016 1916 P. Juliana Dec. 28 Grotins Deo. 22 1917 1917 Rembrandt Jan.205 words
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Advertisement565 1916-12-13 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. AUSTRALIA by BURNS PHILP LINE (Incobpobatbd in Acstbalia). hMOAPoaa to Java Posts, Pobt Dabwim, Thirsday Island, Bbisbanb and Sydnbt, via Tokrbs Strai rs. Also taking passengers and cargo with transhipment tor other Victorian, .-tocTH Australian and Nortb Qubbnsland Ports, British Nbw Gcimia, Nbw Britain, Ta>«aman and Nbw Zbaland565 words
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Advertisement384 1916-12-13 5 Steel Split Pulleys Design The Amorictn Stool Split Pulley in deigned so as to R' Te maximum strength and efficiency. JH Some advantages of the American yojfl SW Q lick and oa-y installation by uicanH ot interchangoablc AH^PB^ bushiots, made to tit difiForent hi/. ol ihaft". No need to /fl^V^ffigV384 words
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Advertisement181 1916-12-13 6 STAMFORD HOUSE PRIVATE HOTEL, Brae Batata Road. CENTRALLY SITUATED Always 000 l and exposed to sea breese Furnished Apartments with or without Board Comfortable Roomi with Bathrooms attached. Eleotrlo Fitting's throughout. Large Reception Hall and Billiards. Separate Tables In Spacious Dining Room. TEMt— tha sMSt NttNMMt la Ttwa. For farther181 words
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Advertisement570 1916-12-13 6 LATEST ADVERTIBEMEMTB. RUBBER. Thorcugblyexcerienctdplantei is open to engagement. Wide experience as Manager. Box No 784, Straits 'j iraes. 17 11— v WANTED, first-class shorthand writer and typist. Arp'y, giving experience and stating salary reqairod, to Box No. 768, Straits Times. 7-12—18 12 EUROPEAN PLANTER, college edu oated, M.A., one year's570 words
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Advertisement476 1916-12-13 6 AYAIVI i \^X |> BRAND Pure Olive Oil It is rery light, the parent, and aromaticretaining as it does the delicate fragrance of the olives. Mayonnaise Sauce, May onnaisse Dressing and Sa'ads in which Ayam Pare Olive Oil has been added will not fail to give complete eatit faction. It476 words
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Advertisement349 1916-12-13 6 "JONGKEENA 1 THE WONDERFUL BLOOD PURIFIER. Mixture for Internal and Eaternal Us*. CURES FOR Headache, Stomachache, Chest Complaints or Heart-disease, Inflammation of the Oams (apply on cottonwool on the swollen gum), will relieve within balf an hour. Malaria, Dengue, Common Fever, Lumbago, Chronic Rheumatism, within a few hours will relieve349 words
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Article112 1916-12-13 7 FIXTURES. Wednesday, December 1 3. High Wate*. 1.1 a.m.. 11.59 a.m. Thursday, December 14. Hwli Wat** 1.34 a.m., O.BS p.m. A. P. C. performance, Victoria Theatre. Friday, December 15. High Water. '2.8 a.m.. 1.10 p.m. R. I. homeward mail closes (train.) Saturday, December 16. High Water. 2.48112 words
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Article266 1916-12-13 7 Today. Malacca Hong Lian 2 30 pm Batu r'aliat Hong Wan '2.80 pm Bangkok Helios 2 80 pm Medan Medusa 2.30 pm Port Swettcnbam and i'enang Ipoh '2.30 pm P. Swettcnbam and Telnk Anson Kampar '2.30 pm 1 olombo and Bombay Enropa Maru II 2.30 pm Malacca266 words
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Article72 1916-12-13 7 The homeward M. M. steamer Polynesien may be expected to arrive here on Friday aorning, D<cember M, The P. and O. outward mail steamer Somali id expected to leave Colombo on Monday, December IS and may be expected to arrive at Penang on Saturday, December 23. Tbevetwel72 words
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Article160 1916-12-13 7 EXCMANOE. Smoapoaa, Dbcbmbik 13, Hl6 OmLomim. Bank4m/H 2/4, Demand 3/4 i Private 8 m/i m 2/4|| Oh Feancb Bank T. T. 826 Om India Bank T. T. 174* Oh HoH(Kona...Baak d/d On Sh*m»b»i Bank d/Q Oh Java Bank T. T. 186 i Oh Japan Bank 109| Sovereigns—160 words
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STOCKS AND SHARES.
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Article162 1916-12-13 7 "nyers Sellers. 10 10 Ampang ";.OO 6.00 1 1 Ayer Wong 0.60 0.60 10 10 Kanaboi 0.90 1.20 10 10 Kinta Association 800 41 £1 Kinta Tin 1.10.0 1.17.6 41 41 Lahat Mines 8.00 5.00 10 10. Malayan Collieries par l.OOpui 41 41 Malayan Tins 1.15.0 1.17.6 10 10162 words
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Article623 1916-12-13 7 "I Bayer,. Seller.. 3/- 3/- Allagai 3/8 2/9 2/- 2/- Anglo-Java 4/- 5/3/- I/- Anglo Malay 10/- 12/--2- 3/ BatangMalaka 3/2 8/0 i.: 41 Hatu Tixa 8.0.0 4.0.0 2/- 2 Bekoh 8/3 8/9 41 41 Bukit Kajang 2.15.0 3.5.0 £1 41 Bukit Lintang 3.10.0 4.2.6 it- 2/- Bokit Mertajan:623 words
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Article124 1916-12-13 7 II 41 I. Smelting 00. 8.79 9.10 H 41 Pwt 1.8.6 1.5.0 I/- I/- Bleotrir Twayt 4/- 5/--10 10 Fnaa Neaye 61.00 62.00 60 50 W. Hammer* Co. 83.00 M.OO 100 Howwthßnkiae... 65.00 LOO l%Ptei. 100.00 100 100 K»t« Bra, Del. 90.00 par 10 10 Maynard Co. 8.00 100124 words
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Article48 1916-12-13 7 United Engineers 6% 11,384 600 par Singapore B lectrio Tramways 6% £860,000 norn Spore Municipal 5% 11,87H,000 par Spore Municipal 4i% of 1007 11,000.000 10%dis Spore Municipal *i% of 1900 •1,000,000 10%dis Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 16%dis S'poro Municipal 4% £300,000 F.M.S. 8% loan 1016 115,000,000 par48 words
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Advertisement644 1916-12-13 7 Time-balls on Fort Canning ami Mount Kaber ili-op daily at 1 P.m., Singapore standard time, corresponding to 6 a.m. Greenwich mean time. The time-gun is fired at 12 o'clock noon, md icating Singapore standard time, on every day excepting Sunday when it is fired at one o'clock. XMAS t XMAS644 words
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Advertisement492 1916-12-13 7 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 before492 words
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Obituary36 1916-12-13 8 Chi* Kirn Lax.— On December 11, at tbe borne of her mother 43. Rowell Road. Chia Kirn Lan, daughter of Nonya Ha Nya niece of Ha Boey Hon Sarawak, teacher Seventh Standard Methodist Girls' School36 words
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1111 1916-12-13 8 The Straits Times. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18. GERMANY'S PEACE OVERTURE. Tbere are Iteuter messages which state that at a special and very important meetiog of tin Keicbstag Herr Bethmann liollweg has made a statement in reference to peace.. We see our own vexations more clearly tban we tee tbe difficulties with1,111 words
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Article23 1916-12-13 8 A lighter marked P. H. B. 115 has been seen drifting about in the Straits of Malacca lat 4.25 N and V.i.U E.23 words
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Article24 1916-12-13 8 A Government Gazette Extraordinary issued yesterday deals with the application of the Fugitive Offenders Act of 1881 to tbe Colony, Malaya and Britisb Borneo.24 words
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Article41 1916-12-13 8 Mr. »nd Mrs. Chas. E. O. Tisdall have returned to Singapore after a furlough spent in No Vaianl. Mr. Tisdall resumes his! position as agent of tbe Britisb and Foreign Bible Society in Singapore, Mr. Purdy having retimed to Kuala Lumpur.41 words
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Article39 1916-12-13 8 Owing to the fire at tbe Central Telephone Exchange telegraphic communication with certain sub post offices is interrupted. Telegrams will not be accepted at, or delivered from, the undermentioned offices until further notice:— KafHas Hotel, Tanjong Pagar and Tanglin.39 words
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Article50 1916-12-13 8 On Sunday afternoon a python, 16 ft. 6 ins. long, was caught on the property of Pengkalen. Ltd., near the Kinta River, in tbe act of eating a full-grown goat. The snake was shot before it had swallowed the goat, and was then found to measure 18 inches in circumference.50 words
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Article71 1916-12-13 8 Mr. Elly, who was at one time in tbe service of the Singapore Harbour Board, but is now attached to the F.M.S. railways as wharfinger at Port Swettenham, bagged quite a good specimen of a crocodile at dusk on Sunday last between wharves 2 aad 3. The saurian was 1271 words
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Article66 1916-12-13 8 The gross receipts from the Harnardo Concert at the V.M.C.A. were 1484.50, and the expenses (printing, advertising and cartage of chairs) 924.50. A dr.ift for Jt's4 2s. lid., being the equivalent of $460, has been sent to Dr. Barnardc's homes, through tbe Hongkong Bank. In addition a kind gift of66 words
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Article59 1916-12-13 8 Captain O. S Pedereen. Captain J. A, Johnson and Captain Hansen, from Christiania, Norway, accompanied by engineers and deck officers, reached Japan on the R.M. steamer Empress of Asia to take command of steamers bought from Japanese companies. A Norwegian com pany which these men repre sent is preparing to59 words
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Article59 1916-12-13 8 It is notified in a Government Gazette Extraordinary, issued yesterday, that tbe importation into the United Kingdom of the following articles is prohibited Gold, manufactured or unmanufactured, including gold coins and articles consisting partly of or containing gold, except for tbe Bank of England silver manufacture*, other than silver watches59 words
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Article75 1916-12-13 8 The Salvation Army Industrial Home in Rangoon is now ready for the introduction of the experiment so successfully tried in India by tbe Salvation Army, of taking in hand good conduct prisoners, whose term of imprisonment is not altogether completed, and teaching them a trade, so as to deter them75 words
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Article112 1916-12-13 8 Sir Robert Ho Tung baa subscribed $100,000 to the Britisb war loan, of which amount be has donated $50,000 in war bonds to tbe endowment fund of Hongkong University, being bis fourth munificent gift to the I'niversity. Sir Robert Ho Tung's gifts now comprise $10,000 to the r Diversity, bix112 words
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Article104 1916-12-13 8 Beginning on November 1, the "clothes rations regulations in Germany became more rigid. The system under wbich permitcards are necessary for the purchase of ordinary wearing apparel for men, women, and children came into effect on August 1. Experience showed that the regulations favoured tliM well to-do at tbe expense104 words
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Article132 1916-12-13 8 The installation meeting of Lodge Elliot, Malacca, No. 3557 E.C., wait held in the school at Malacca on December 9, when Bro. J. W. Campbell was installed as W.M. for tbe ensuing year. Wor. Bro. 11. Hedfearn Shaw was the installing master, assisted by Wor. Bro. C. G. Cadman as132 words
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Article118 1916-12-13 8 As soon as it was known that tbe Telephone Company's .switchboard bad been destroyed by tbe fire which occurred at Telephone House on Saturday evening, the management of Raffles Hotel most generously placed the switchboard of the hotel at the disposal of the Telephone Company. Although the guests at the118 words
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Article154 1916-12-13 8 A sum of £50,000,000 was subscribed to war charity in the first two years of tbe war. This Hum includes tbe aiuou.it, s rained in tbe dooiiniooH and the colonies, and includes £20,000,000 for tbe relief of distress and tbe re establishment of men returning to civil life, £6,000,000 for154 words
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Article490 1916-12-13 8 Mr. Cecil Round has taken up the duties of headmaster of the Anderson School, Ipoh. in succession to Mr. W. N. Haip. Tbo Agencia Libera says Kiug Ferdinand of Bulgaria, who was suffering from a nervous breakdown, left Bulgaria in tbe summer for treatment in Austria and490 words
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Article164 1916-12-13 8 The following is taken from the Gazette of India, and is dated November 17 Tbe Governor General in Council in pleased to sanction tho following admission to the Military Division of the Indian Order ot Merit:— For admission to the 2nd Class ot the Order.164 words
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Article167 1916-12-13 8 Mr. M. Baddeley, Postmaster General, informs us that an express delivery service has been arranged to meet tbe temporary leqniremenU of the public during the disui^aui.tttiiiu ot Ik* ielephuue Exchange, and is now in operation. Letter- duly stamped and specially endorsed Express delivery will be received at167 words
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Article152 1916-12-13 8 There wan a pretty wedding on Monday at St. George's Cburch, I'enang, tbe Rev. Keppel Gamier, Colonial Chaplain, officiating, when Mr. 1.. Melville Evans, manager of Messrs. Huttenbach ISroH. and Co.'h electrical department, was married to Mias Minnie Beatrice Kickott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Rickett,152 words
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Advertisement184 1916-12-13 8 CARD SYSTEMS are valuable in every business. Send for particulars. Roneo, Ltd. (Incorporated in Bnoland) 14-a. COLLYER QUAY. P •■r' \*V T r Orders for XMAS PROVISIONS, WINES, CRACKERS, ETC.. ETC. Shou.J be sent in as early as possible. ->^ THE TOY DEPARTMENT early selections ohould be made. john Tittle184 words
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Advertisement219 1916-12-13 8 AN »CX NOWLEDCED FACT THAT OUR PROGRAMMES ARE FAR AHEAD OF ALL OTHERS, THAT IS WHY WE 00 THE BUSINESS AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY THE ALHAMBRA Beach Road The Home of Feature Attractions The Leading Theatre in Singapore TO-NIGHT What a success, what crowd*, and no wonder with ti.e219 words
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Article1607 1916-12-13 9 GERMANY SUGGESTS PEACE. Special Sitting of The Reichstag. Notes Seat to the Allied Powers. RkctirV Ti London, Deo* tutor 11, 9.10 p.m. (treat intercut in taken is (i- ruiany's sadden summoning of the Keirli--tv to morrow wben Betbmann Hollweg in t xpeoted to make an important declaration. :be1,607 words
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Article54 1916-12-13 9 KICTIR'9 TILIiiKAM~. London. December 11, 2.15 p.m. Tbe death is announced of tbe Kt. Hon. Sir Roland Vaughan Williams, Lord Justice of the Court of Appeal. Mr. George Gilbert White, engineer in the Indian Service, is dead. London. December 11, 9.10 p.m. The death is announced of General Sir54 words
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Article333 1916-12-13 9 Much Important Construction In Hand. With regard to German shipbuilding, tbe Kolnische gives a few examples." Tbe Hensa Line, of Bremen, has taken over six vessels which were being bnilt when war broke oat. Two more will be finished this year, and six have been ordered." Numerous concerns333 words
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Article1395 1916-12-13 9 1 HERE'S FUN AT THE VICTORIA THEATRE. Pretty and Amusing Performance. We have again to offer oar congratulations to Mr. Francis Graham and Mr. Rowland Braddell npon their success in presenting a Tery pretty light opera, the proceeds of which will go to benefit the Officers' Families Fund.1,395 words
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Article551 1916-12-13 9 A Year of Considerable Financial Success. The following details are taken from the third annual report and balance sheet of the Siogapore Family Benefit Society for the year ending June 80 last. For the second year in succession the committee have pleasure in recording that the past551 words
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Article63 1916-12-13 9 A wedding took place at St. I's.ul'h Cathedral, Calcutta, on N'ovt mbor 20, wbeu Mihh Gwendoline Irene Buries*, young<r danubtei of Mr. C. F. Burgees, of .Seddin^ion Surrny uod Cheshire, was mariied to Mr. Harold Graham, I.C.S, elder son of Mr. TbomM Graham, of Higher Brougbton, Manchester. The bridegroom came63 words
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Article2010 1916-12-13 9 TAKING UP THE WHITE MANS BURDEN. From our Special Correspondent. London, November 10. The greatest problem still confronting tl i< Government is that of man power, the various aspects of which I have endeavoured in previous letters to lay before your readers. Since I last wrote, a2,010 words
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Article24 1916-12-13 10 Tbe Times of Malaya states that a big Assrrkw tare oompaay baa secured a large robber estate osi tbe It warn River, Lower tap*The Times - 24 words
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Article534 1916-12-13 10 10 Per Cent. Ad Valorem on Motor Cars. A supplement to the Federated Malay States Government Gazette issued on Friday lays In exercise of the powers in them severally vented by section 8 of the Custom Daties Enactments, 1898 (Perak and Selangor) and (1H97 Perak534 words
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Article72 1916-12-13 10 Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 6. The Straits Motorcar Service of 215 and 210, Orchard Road, inform us that their new cars are now ready for hire. These cars htve been much appreciated by their numerous customers for their up-to-date design, cleanliness, smooth-running and72 words
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Article33 1916-12-13 10 Messrs. Powell and Co. announce tbe sale by public auction on December 19 at 2.80 p.m. of mining land and machinery, arising out of tbe liquidation of the Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd.33 words
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Article232 1916-12-13 10 A writer in tbe Yorkshire Post, of November 6, says Not only are several important sohemas for the development of shipping between Great Britain and Russia now under consideration, but good progress is being made with plans with a similar object prepared by our Overseas Dominions. One232 words
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Article1411 1916-12-13 10 •XCESS-PROFITS TAX SIXPENCE PER LB. Fine Condition of Property. The ninth ordinary general meeting of the forth Hammock (Selangor) Rubber Com *ny. Limited, was held on November 6, at he offioea of the company, 20, Eastcheap, 2.C., Mr. G. A. Talbot (chairman of the company) presiding. The1,411 words
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Article581 1916-12-13 10 Castles in the Air at Charing Cross. Id tbo Nineteenth Century Captain O. S. C. Swinton has an enthusiastic article called Castles in the Air at Charing Cross, bearing reference to the proposals for a new bridge and the transference of the station. Here581 words
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Article235 1916-12-13 10 Severe Penalty Under a NewBill. The text of a Bill to be introduced by Mr. Herbert Samuel was issued recently amend ing the law relating to the prevention of corruption. The new Bill provides that a person convicted of misdemeanour under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1916,235 words
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Correspondence.
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796 1916-12-13 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Hay wo earnestly hcj, of yon to assist as in completing at the earliest possible date this great memorial to Lord Roberts 7 £100,000 is needed at once to extend the workshops for disabled soldiers and sailors,796 words
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272 1916-12-13 10 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, On the 9th inst. I arrived in Muar and booked a room for the night at the Government Rest House in that town. Later in the afternoon I returned to the Kest House and found my272 words
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Article333 1916-12-13 10 One Thousand Per Cent. Made On Flour. A correspondent writes to the Gazette de Hollaode from the eastern frontier: Despite fines and banishments smugglers continue the chase after the gains to be made out of their illicit trade, although piles of confiscated goods are stored at various333 words
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Article286 1916-12-13 10 Question Raised by the Subject of A Minimum Wage. In a letter to The Globe, Mr. G. Graham Anderson, literary secretary of the Tariff Reform League, says the statement made by the President of the Board of Trade that the Government are considering the whole question286 words
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Article148 1916-12-13 10 The committee of the above gratefully acknowledge the following subscriptions Previously acknowledged $56 Mrs. Tomlinson 6 Anon 2 Mrs. Pryor 1 Tomlin 10 Wreford 2 Mr. .1. A. Klias 10 Mrs. Darby 5 Perkins S Mr. and Mrs. Williamson 20 E. M. H. 2 Mrs. Scrymgeour 10148 words
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Article49 1916-12-13 10 The Selangor team which is to play Singapore during the Christmas holiday is to play a practice match in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday against the following team, got together by Mr. Folds Messrs. Mackay, Forbes, Burgess, Cleary, Jordan. Price, Fraser, Monilaws, Snowie, Clifton, Loigbton, Swettenharn, Fisher, Cookburn and Symons49 words
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Article760 1916-12-13 11 Prices Quoted ia the Market This Morning. Singapore, December 18, 1918. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, exchange and share brokers, issue tbe following list of quotations this morning. Tbe quotations on sterling shares are only nominal. RUBBER SHARES, NOM. VaLOB. BUTBM. SlLLlEJ I/- AUmm 2/0 2/10 2/- Anglo760 words
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Article266 1916-12-13 11 The Views of the Indian Congress Committee. The Hon. Dr. Tej Bahadur Saprn, President of the IP Congress Committee, has addressed the Allahabad Government urging tbe immediate abolition of the system of indentured laboar emigration, submitting the views of tbe IP. Congress Committee. Tbe tetter says. My oommittee266 words
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Article99 1916-12-13 11 Programme of drills, etc, tot week ending Friday, December 15 WBDNWDAf, PKCEXMR 13. 1.45 p.m. Jardine's Steps S.V.A. 5.15 p.m. Drill Hall Maxim Co. 6.10 p.m. S.V.R. 5.15 p.m Firr Station, T. S.V.R., T. P. I'auar. Platoon. Drill Hall Veterans Co. 6 p.m. Chinese Co. 6.15 p.m.99 words
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Article293 1916-12-13 11 Tbe directors of tbe Lanadron Rubber E«taU». Ltd.. announce that it has been the custom oi this company to pay an interim dividend at tbe end m November, but in con sequence of tbe claim* of the Treasury under tbe 6XCfw profits duty it is impossible to follow this293 words
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Article230 1916-12-13 11 The report of the Morib Plantations, Limit *d, states that the number of nuts harvested Was 6C6.5H7, gathered from approximately 10,000 trees, an av< rayr of 31 nutK per trie, againht an estimate cf .">< n.iiuo nuts, and an increase over the prec.diuK jcar of 0H,599 nata. Tb»230 words
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Article46 1916-12-13 11 Bronei.-6.408 lbs. 5 months 24,292 lbs. Bukit KajaoK.-H6.000 lbs. 5 months 410.M50 ib*. Utnmld.— lB,ooo lbs. 10 months 165.408 Ibn. SeUngot I' sited.— ls.ool lbs- 8 months 108.2 M lbs. SuDgei Kuaya -41.C7U lbs.; 5 months 180.181 lbs. Sumatra Caoutchouc Jlaatucliappij.— B4,o44 kilos.46 words
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Advertisement630 1916-12-13 11 STAY AT RUNNYMEDE HOTEL SEA SIDE PEKANG Telegraphic Address Telephones RUNNYMEDE. PENANG 543 ft 635 6-7-o— Bl-12 ADELPHI HOTEL GRANDE REDOUTE MASQUEE ON BOXING DAY Deoember 26, 1916 IN AIO OF THE INTERNED BRITISH FRENCH PRISONERS IN GERMANY The assistance will consist of Food and Tobacco sent through the Red630 words
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Advertisement417 1916-12-13 11 BAFFLES HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER k CINEMA SHOW Saturday, Deoember 16 RAFFLES REFRESHMENT ROOM Open from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily RAFFLES BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY The best in town Upcountry orders promptly executed. Bread delivered at private residence daily. RAFFLES MOTOR GARAGE Cars repaired, garaged and cars on hire. Ring417 words
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Article2086 1916-12-13 12 Vlm? following casualties are announced London. November 14. Now reported died of wounds. 2nd Lieat. H S. Allan, Londons; 2nd Lieat. A. -ottiih Borderers; Lieat. H. r Boaxton, Kifle Brigade; Lieat. G. Y. L. Irish Guards. Lieat. C. L. M. i 2nd Lieut K. Williams. .Mi m gun2,086 words
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Article2004 1916-12-13 12 IMPROVEMENT IN THE COMPANY'S POSITION. Development of Estate. The fifth annual general meet'og of the shareholders of the Broadwater Rubber Estate Co., Ltd., was held on November 0, at the registered offices, 23, Suffolk-street, Pall Mall, london, S.W., Mr. G. St. Lawrence Mowbray (chairman of the company* pre2,004 words
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Article248 1916-12-13 12 Outward. The following passenger bookings to the ■Straitß are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in iome instances, bookings may be provisional md that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, sobsequent to the issuance of this list in London Per P.248 words
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Article51 1916-12-13 12 A correspondent writes that the Singay Manava Senthamive Sangain is doioy chart table work for Indian boys who are unable to attend English schools. The resources of the Sangain is limited and therefore work cannot be undertaken on a larger scale. The Sangam appeal to those interested fur farther pecuniary51 words
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Advertisement189 1916-12-13 12 m ft rvDßX^^b^H "Four Oaks" WHITE ANT DESTROYER British made throughout. Price $35. 00. in PLANTERS' STORES AGENCY CO.. LIMITED (Incorporated in England) KUALA LUMPUR, Christmas at Hand WE TAKE OUR STAND WITH /THE LARGEST AND MOST SELECT ASSORTMENT OF XMAS GIFTS HIGHEST QUALITY LOWEST PRICES (ALWAYS SELLING JULIAN FRANKEL189 words
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Article741 1916-12-13 13 HONGKONG MAGISTRATES LENGTHY CAREER. A Student of Chinese Character. The P. and U. Malta will have as passenger from Hongkong to-day Mr. F. A. Hazoland, First Police Magistrate and Coroner of Hongkong, who is retiring after 38 years' service under the Hongkong Government, says the Daily741 words
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Article318 1916-12-13 13 Prohibited By a Government Mandate. The following mandate by the Kuo Wu Yuan was issued on the night of Sunday, November 19 The Flood Relief Charity Lottery of Kwanßtung was sanctioned in the 10th month of the 3rd year at the request of the Relief Committee of318 words
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Advertisement89 1916-12-13 13 BI OUSES "SILK SPORTS COATS" COSTUMES "AMERICAN SHOES" ON SHOW AT WHITEAWAY'S KHAKI ORILL SKIRTS E»«.« nii »a as .ketch EMBROIDERED WHITE VOILE BLOUSE $5.50 $3.50 f'i \'A WHITE VOILE BLOUSE PLAIK AND SPOT VOILE ROBES .jti #^>V A. sketch I fi *T. 50 J ftf M '.^'i DRESSING JACKETS89 words
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Advertisement334 1916-12-13 13 NOTICE. Mr. G. A. Fernandez, Surveyor, of No. 8, Raffles Place, will leave Singapore on December 16, for India, and Mr. Yeo Hoc k Hoe, of Messrs Chins Keng Lee 4 Co., baa been appointed to be bis Attorney daring his absenoe. h 12a— 18 12 FRENCH-BANK BUILDINGS FIRST FLOOR)334 words
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Advertisement66 1916-12-13 13 MAS FORCED f X J*\ ITSELF ON THE PUBLIC y^^^f TH^C%.H SHEER NOTICh The Singapore Automobile Club, with a view to the avoidance cf accidents, desire to draw the attention of the public when riding in rickshaws to the advisability of the passenger indicating IN ADEQUATE TIME the intention to66 words
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Advertisement49 1916-12-13 13 SUNGEI BESI MINES. LTD. A dividend of Is per share, leas Income Tax, baa been declared payable in London, on December 22, 1910. Local shareholders will be paid on the receipt of the list of registered shareholders from the London Office. O. W. SIMMS, General, Manager. 11 12— 181249 words
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Advertisement629 1916-12-13 14 War or Peace. Famine or Plenty. Life Insurance is worth 100 cents on the dollar. WHAT OTHER PROPERTY IB? THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. (Inoobfobatbd w Stbaits Ssttlbmbnts) HMD OFFIO* I WlNohHtlf Houm, Singapore LONDON OFFICE I 32, Old Jewry, E.O. Tbe Company bas atSOtOOO deposited with tbe629 words
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Advertisement460 1916-12-13 14 MORTGAGEES SALE Of VALUABLE FREEHOLD LAND AND HOUSE AND FREEHOLD LAND SITUATE AT TIVBRTON LANE AND RESBRVB ROAD OFF MANDALAT ROAD At Messrs. Obing Keng Lee A Co.'s Sale room, No. 8, Raffles Place On Mondat, Pbckmmb 18, at 2.80 p.m. Lot 1. AU that piece of freehold land situate460 words
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Advertisement1151 1916-12-13 14 AUCTION SALE Of Three Australian Horns, broken to barness and in excellent condition. Also a 8-seated rubber-tyred Victoria, a brown Australian horse, harness and lampp. At tbe sale-room of Powell Co., Ltd. On Thcrsdat, Dbcbmbbb 14, at 11 a.m. POWELL k Co.. Ltd. Auctioneers 11 12— 18-13 AUCTION SALE Of1,151 words
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Advertisement1023 1916-12-13 14 M3HRAHCE. ORIENTAL IIFE ASSURANCE CO., LTD. •"■i""" ili" ESTABUSHBD 1874. I»ORPOKATBD IN I»DIA. M par Mat th* Fund*, or $13,000,004.00 ar* invstt** ia Oovcrnmaat Securities 42 years' record progrtKS and increasing ktabibty. LOW MTEt for aM-forf*itakl* Endowment JUsurancss with Profit* A man aged 80 can secure $5,000 with profit* at1,023 words
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Article1130 1916-12-13 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. ahe- in-Head Explained. A copy of the Buick Bulletin says: Before any man, or woman, can bay a motor caf intelligently be, or she, mast first acquire a primary kno vledge of motor car mechanics. This knowledge is easily acquired. A1,130 words
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Advertisement416 1916-12-13 15 Use All-B^rtblsl* ROM TYRES Tyrei are cf paramount ijSwl niportauot to yoa and tbe [Ha ml life of yoar car. j^HV WM Vwt safety den-nda upon ,lj H tbeir reliabi'itv. y>or ran- •og txpoDM var v according to their durability, your comfort in Urgely affected by \M th li r.416 words
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Advertisement141 1916-12-13 15 K QUALITY, EFFICIENCY, ECONOMY These are the important factors that maintain for DUNLOP TYRES their pride of place. Quality is assured by the careful selection of materials manufactured in our own factories materials which we have proved from our unequalled experience and tests to be the moat suitable for their141 words
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Advertisement624 1916-12-13 16 A. B. MACKAY'S Q THE ORIGINAL JE LIQUEUR WHISKY. jr»iT^ As supplied to both Houses of i Parliament i OBTAINABLE FROM ALL P FIRST-CLASS DEALERS J^f/f t /^f\ Sole A g en te ADAMSON. GILFILLAN -^^jjr^ 4NO COMPANY. LIMITED ■fgl H (Incorporated in Eng!and) Singapore Penang and Malacca. SITUATIONS VACANT624 words
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Advertisement597 1916-12-13 16 ARTICLES FOR SALE. FOR SALE, compound bouee, area 10,870 sq. feet, 80, Norris Road. Apply within. 9 11—v EUROPEAN DOCTOR WANTED as temporary assistant. Apply Box No. 70S, Straits Times. S 11— v FOR SALE, Motorcycle and Sidtcar. New Hudson. 4 h.p late 1918 Model. Price 1550 nett cash. Apply597 words
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Advertisement696 1916-12-13 16 HOUSES TO LET. TO LET, furnished flat, The Creoent, Raton*. Apply Platt, Ltidlaw Buildings. 6-12-18 12 TO LET, Dunrobin, Barker Road. Immediate entry Apply Lee Cheng Van k Co. 19-O TO LBT. Houses No. 7, Chancery Lane Apply to Chins Keng Lee A Co., Auctioneers. 18-11— n TO LBT. Letcombe,"696 words
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Advertisement319 1916-12-13 16 THE MULCOTT BELTING COMPANY. LTD. (Incorporated in Enuland) 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 dfc Co. Market Street,319 words
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Advertisement369 1916-12-13 16 GUAN KIAT CO. 88, Phillip Street Jest Arrived: 26 Ro'ls Plain A Wired Rubber Insertion Cloth. 200 Tins Black and Red Stencil Ink. 20 Sheets and Red Compressed Asbestos Fibre Jointings. 100 Doien Tapping and Pruning Knives. 5 Tons Pig Lead. 6 Tons Sheet Lead. 5 Tons Lead Wool. 100369 words
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Advertisement489 1916-12-13 16 NEW MOTOR CARS ARE NOW READY For HIRE We have just received a number of new motor can, which are now at the disposal of customers for hiring. These cars arc of the latent model, and are particularly smooth running and comfortable Those desiring a pleasant drive should avail themselves489 words
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Miscellaneous324 1916-12-13 16 Straits Wimes. Telaphones. Editorial and General 70 Manager's Office 262 Job Printing Department 848 All communications relating to editoria matters and news should bo addressed' THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business matters advertisements, subscriptions, acoountß, printing, etc. should be addressed to THE MANAGER ADVERTISEMENT RATES.- Miscellaneous wants of every324 words
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