The Straits Times, 16 December 1916
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Title Section12 1916-12-16 1 Ik -B» NO. 25»2»1 SINGAPORE. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 16. 1916. PRICE 10 CENTS.12 words
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Advertisement221 1916-12-16 1 MILKMAID SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK Price bow $11.15 per eat BEAR |;;^^Mi BEAR BRAND BRAND WYI \7 BfARM BRAND W¥¥ \Z Ml Ll\ myc »^'c 5W.55 wL« a(i MIL/ IV *t r in us naiural puri» jjr J i anj-t^J 2J without diWHion 5U^ J 2V Mm for mint*" 1 1221 words
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Advertisement322 1916-12-16 1 ROBINSON CO. FOB XMAS AND NEW YEAR PRESENTS. Wf \y\^uM Crystal Powder Jar. vir Witli silyr r top. S( in". hi<jb. No. 901 B, Sterling Silver "Queen Anne" Prioe $7.75 No. 8069. Sterling Silver Photo Afternoon Te« Set. Duto N incbM Frame Ebony Backs. In leather covered cue. Price $80.00322 words
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Advertisement16 1916-12-16 1 JEFFREYS PILSENER BEER. Soli Aqints ABAMSON. 6ILFILLAN CO.. ITD (U.urp.ir uo.i in Kn X l .11,1116 words
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Article798 1916-12-16 2 STORIES OF NEW GERMAN BARBARITIES. Outrages on the Civil Population. Itemarkable stories are published in The Times in regard to a system of slave raiding which ha* been put into fnroe during the last «ix weeks by the German authorities in I Bf'uUn Flanders. Since the beginning of798 words
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Article169 1916-12-16 2 Commenting on developments in the I'nited States during the past few months, the American Mining Congress Journal say* What the normal price will be on the return of peace condition* is now bard to estimate, but it seems possible that when the demand recede* to it*169 words
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Article65 1916-12-16 2 Wliile all other export* of Japan bare been on the increase, a slump is ooiioeable io the country's tea trade. According to an ioTestigation of the Central Tea Association, the total exports of tea from Yokohama, Shimidzu, Yokkaicbi and Kobe lor ihe period from May 1 to September 80 amounted65 words
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Advertisement680 1916-12-16 2 NOTICE. Applications accompanied by copies il r«ent testimonials will be received at tb< Master Attendant's Office op to Deoembe 19, for tbe post of Light Keeper. Salarj (480 per annum with rations allowance ol 115 per month and uniform. Ar^iuvits ai< r. lired to have knowledge as fitte» 13 12680 words
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Advertisement392 1916-12-16 2 To keep Your Mr From Falling Touch spots of rtandnifT with Cuticura Ointment, next mornin<» shampoo with Cuticuni Soap. Trial free. Sample Each Free by Post With 3*h». BMb Rook. (Soap tn rlemao and Ofntnirnt IshraJ ForKiunpl<«aMdr<iw pout-card: V. Nrwhvry 5..,,». 77. Cli«rIcrhauM Hq*« I »n*w>. Sold t*'erywben». THE IMPROVED392 words
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Advertisement324 1916-12-16 2 CAN YOU STAND THE COLD? Some people enjoy cold weather and take annual trips to countries in order to enjoy tbe p'essures of winter sports the keen air calls tbe pink to their cheek* and tbe red to their lips. Others sbrink from cold and turn blue at tlip least324 words
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Advertisement528 1916-12-16 2 SIME DARBY CO., LTD. We have acquired the interests of Messrs. Sellar Murray ft Co., of Penang, as from January 1, 1917, and from that date a Branch of our Firm will be opened there. m am K. TBUTADA Japanese Dentist, 74 ft 74 1. BRAB BABAH ROAO Telephone No.528 words
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Advertisement769 1916-12-16 2 MORTGAGEE'S SALE Of VALUABLE FREEHOLD LAND SITUAIE AT SIGLAP At Messrs. CbirgKeng Lr c 4 Co.'r Sale rooaw. So. 3. R.ffleaPUtre On Monday, lucbhubr 18, at BJ*O r.M. All tbo'e twenty fix lo's of freehold Isad estimated to contain an a ea of 81,668 spj. feet, being lob- 25S to769 words
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Article709 1916-12-16 3 FRANCE'S MOTORS AND WHAT THEY DID AT VERDUN. 4,000 in Continual Use. Mr. Henry Wood, »pf cial correspondent of j the Cnittd Press with the French Army, writes It is not improbable that some future poet will sing tbe soDg of The Four Thousand Automobiles of Verdun." When709 words
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Article134 1916-12-16 3 TLe Kitfi Vittmk publishes an amusing story concerning a cow which defeated the operations of two aviators near Lack. It seeuiß that two German airmen were amos> ing themselves by chabing and tiring upon the pcarantry who were at work in tl.e fields gathering the harvest, when134 words
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Article120 1916-12-16 3 A shopkeeper recently pointed oat to his wife that he had been unable to obtain a holiday for over ten years. The psychological moment, he hinted broadly, had arrived. His good lady, however, entertained no violent desire to take charge of the shop, and donned her thinking cap.120 words
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Article68 1916-12-16 3 Mr. Junes Douglas tell* in the Daily Newt, the following An Irish battalion was going into the trenobes for the first time to relieve a Scottish battalion, and as they passed, an Irish boldier called .at, Hallo, Jock, doe* your mother know you're oat?" A toll,68 words
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Advertisement290 1916-12-16 3 i «f FOR LUXURY IN WRITING USE THE m FOUNTPEN It is not a chrap pen to buy, but it i» clicap to use. It outlasts all olhers because it has the hardest, smoothest point which >^ars 19f 1 of writing do not touch. The ink flow is scientific, and290 words
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Advertisement207 1916-12-16 3 I |^^16 VARIETIES. "X J W L.l POTTED I DELICIOUS AND APPETISING. aEa# MEATS. I «AMB, HAM. OIICKEN AND TONGUE, ETC. ETC M aa m af^a^H tJi by cetebrated Chef under ideal^^^ of cleanlineM and selection. IN GLASS, TINS AND WHITE JARS. 0 ONE OF THE BEST OF P™™^^^"™^^ f207 words
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Advertisement790 1916-12-16 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. \J. Dritish India AVpcar L-ine. (CompanibB Incobpobatbd id Bnulaito). MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES PENINSULAR AMD ORIENTAL SAILINGS (Under Contract witb His Majesty a Government). for Ohina, Japan, Panang, Oaylon, Australia, India, Ad«n, K.ypt, Maiiitaivanaan Porte and London. Steamers will leave Singapore on or about HAIL LINES Hobbwabd (fob790 words
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Advertisement792 1916-12-16 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE SI AM STEAM NAVIGATION CO.. LD. (Imoobpobatbd in Sum). SINGAPORE-BANGKOK. For Kretay, Tringganu, Bisut, Semerak, Bacho, Kelantan, Tabai uangnara, Tulupin, Panarai. Patani, Singora, 1 .aeon, Kobaamui, Bandon, Langsuen, Chumpon, Kohlak Bangkok. Due Departure a. VUG ALA Doc. IS Deo. 20. S p.m. BO RI BAT as 87792 words
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Advertisement595 1916-12-16 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. THE OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD., AND THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAY. CO.. LTD. (Incorporatbd in Enoiand) Tbe Companies' steamers are despatch, d from Liverpool outwards for tbe Straits, China and Japan every week and from Japan homewards for London, Amsterdam and Antwerp every fortnight (or Genoa, Marseilles and595 words
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Advertisement513 1916-12-16 4 STEAMER SAILINGS. JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP 00., LTD. (Incobpobatbd in Japan) EUROPEAN LINE A servioe is maintained h,.t a Yokohama, via ports and London under mail oontraot t^" 1 J bc J™? 6 1 J»P»nese Government. The New Twin-screw Steamers maintaining this servioe have been specially designed and constructed, and are513 words
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Advertisement434 1916-12-16 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. STOOMVAART-MAATSCHAPPIJ (STEAMSHIP COMPANY) "NEDERLAND." (Imcobpobatid in Holland) MAIL SBRVICB BETWEEN JAVA AND AMSTERDAM, VIA SINQAPORE. BBLAWAN DBLI. SABANO, COLOMBO SUBZ. GIBRALTAR VM. VERSA fitnamiirn are doe to arrive on'tbe andermentioned dates: OUTWABS. HoalWlED. 1916 1916 P Juliana Dec. 26 Grottos Dec. 22 1917 1917 Rembrandt Jan. 21 P434 words
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Advertisement725 1916-12-16 5 STEAMER SAILINGS. «UBTR»LI» BY BURNS PHILP LINE (Incorporated in Australia!. SinatPOßS tv Java Poets, Post Darwin Thi-rsday Island, Bbisbahb and Sydney, vis Torres Straits. Also taking passengers and cargo with transhipment for other Victobiah, South Australia* and Nobte) Queensland Ports, British Naw Odinba, Niw Britain, Ta-manian and New Zealand Ports.725 words
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Advertisement723 1916-12-16 5 NOTICE. The Malacca Electrio Lighting Company, Limited, 6, Battery Road, Singapore, is prepared to receive tenders for the supply ot up to 1,600 piouls monthly of best Bakau Charcoal delivered at the Generating Station, Malacca. 14 12—16 18 GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. NOTICE is hereby given that all outstanding bills against the723 words
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Advertisement124 1916-12-16 5 SIME, DARBY I CO., LTD. MALACCA. GENERAL MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. Jules Landy Co. s Cognac Bisquit Duboche s Brandy Blair Athol Whisky Gordons Dry O. T. Gin Ny Garlsberg Beer Hirano Mineral Waters Bear Brand Milks O. K. Cement Vacuum Oils Avon Motor Tyres SIME, DARBY CO., LTD. (INCORPORATED IN124 words
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Advertisement71 1916-12-16 6 Draisrn Lamps WOTAN Drawn Wire Lamps give long life, have Great Strength, consume least possible current and maintain their Brilliance. Their extensive adoption f»r all classes ot Electric laghtinu (id the Hitistactory rewrite •Uey I. are given in proof of tl.uir HIGH STANDARD QUALITY. WOTAN A» WOTAN SIEMENS BROTHERS DYNAMO71 words
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Advertisement255 1916-12-16 6 THE STRAITS TIMES Can be obtained at the following places in Singapore Kelly and Walsb, Ltd.. Ruffles PUoe. Kirn and Co' Batter j Roid. Money Chaucer, Hotel de l'Rnrope. Mom y I hanger. Adelpbi Hotel. Money Changer, Hotel van Wijk. Money Changer, Raffles Hotel. Koh 4 Co., Bran Basah.Road. Kwooii255 words
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Advertisement166 1916-12-16 6 The only safety razor that strops itself and saves continual exoj pense for new blades AuitoSteop Safe^ Razor You just slip the strop through the razor, and half a dozen to-and-fro strokes put a new keen edge on the blade in 10 seconds. There is nothing to unscrew or take166 words
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Advertisement16 1916-12-16 6 NOW READY The Singapore and Straits ROUGH DIARY for 1917 Publisher*: FRASER and NEAVE, LIMITED. 83—811316 words
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Article126 1916-12-16 7 FIXTURES Saturday, December 16. High Water, 2.48 a.m., 2.4 p.m St. Anthony School Sports Singapore Family Ituncfit Society mtg. A I> 0 performance, Victoria Theatre. .Sunday, December 17. Higb Water, 3.21 a m., 2.58 p m Monday, December 18. High Water 4.5 a.m.. 4 4 p.m. Tuesday,126 words
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Article241 1916-12-16 7 To-DAT. MsJaoca Hong Lian 2 30 pm .Singkawan^. Pamangkat. S*mbas and >erassao Singkawang 2.80 pm X-.iaa Circe 2.80 pm Medan V. Diemen 2.30 pm Batn Pahat A. L9ong 2.30 pm Port Swettenham and I'enang Klang 2.30 pm Saigon Yung Shin Bpm m uiantlf, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney241 words
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Article262 1916-12-16 7 Tbe mail trains from Singapore (or th north leave Tank Road station daily at 7.7 am •nd p.m arriving at Kaala Lumpur at 7.16 pm. ul 6.45 a.m. respectively. Th. tturca^h txpreas to Penang leaves Koala Luirpcr at 8 a.m. daily, arriving at Penang at 4.28 p.m. the262 words
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Article53 1916-12-16 7 .«tT Hi .<■ HI I <ov. 4 MM <ot. 10 P. O. <ov. 18 M. M ioi. 17 B. I. iow. ss p. .v o. sot. 80 11. M. *cc. 1 K. I. >uc. 7 I >jc. 15 B I. >cc. 16 M. M. I>di m London53 words
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Article48 1916-12-16 7 Oar attention baa keen called to tbe (act that oar arrival* in Loxknj are modi behind tboae yMi*h*d elwwhwe. Onr role i« to give arrivals only when titey are officially npartiit ia the Post Office notion, and no late* date than that printed above hai been j reported.48 words
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Article166 1916-12-16 7 EXCHANOB. SntaAroaa, Dkckmbbk 16, 1916. >■ Lo»n., Bank 4 m/B m 2/4. Demand 2/4; Prirate S m/i 2/4 On Fbanci Bank T. T. 826 On India Bank T. T. M| On HoMQKO»B...Bank d/d 4%( m O« SaAMOHAi ...Bank d/d 61* OhJaya BankT. T. 186, On Japam Bank166 words
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Article172 1916-12-16 7 1 ne Buyers Sellers. Value 10 10 Ampang 5.00 6.00 1 1 Ayer Weng 065 1.00 10 10 Kanaboi 0.90 1.20 10 10 Kinta Association 6.00 41 £1 Kinta Tin 1.10.0 1.17.6 41 £1 Lahat Mines 3.00 600 10 10. Malayan Collieries 11.60 12.50 £1 £1 Malayan Tina 1.15.0172 words
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Article658 1916-12-16 7 vizi Bnyers 2/- 3/- Allaga* 2/8 2,9 2/- 2/- Anglo JaTa 4/- 5/8/- I/- Anglo-Malay 10/- 12/--2- a/- Batons Malak* 8,2 8/0 41 41 Bata Tiga 8.0.0 4.0.0 2/. 8/- Bekoh 8/8 8/9 41 41 Bukit Kajang 2.16.0 3.5.0 41 41 Bakit Lintong 8.10.0 4.2.6 2/- 2/- Bakit Mortajam658 words
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Article122 1916-12-16 7 41 11 Smelting 00. 8.75 8.10 41 41 Ptef. 1.8.6 1.5.0 I/- Electric T'wayi 4/- 5/--10 10 Fraaet Neftve 61.00 52.00 BO 60 W. Hammei Co. 82.00 86.00 100 Howarthßrekine... 65.00 100 7%Pref. 100.00 100 100 K»U Bio, Del. 94.00 par 10 10 Maraud 00. 8.00 100 100 R.122 words
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Article48 1916-12-16 7 United Engineers 6% 11,284 500 par Singapore Blectrie Tramways 5% £860,000 norn Spore Municipal 5% §1,878,000 par Spore Municipal «i% of 1907 11,600,000 10%dis Spore Municipal H% of 1908 $1,000,000 10% di* Spore Municipal 4% 2,000,000 15%dis Spore Municipal 4% £800.000 F.M.S. 6% loan 1916 115,010,000 par48 words
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Advertisement666 1916-12-16 7 Mail Steamer Movements. The P. and O. outward mail steamer Somali is expected to leave Colombo on Monday, I>ooeinber 18 and may be expected •o arrive at Penang on Saturday, Dec. mber .'8 The vessel should arrive here on Sunday. Deoember 34. Tbe K P. M. steamer Jacob will tail666 words
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Advertisement505 1916-12-16 7 A UNION OF DELICIOUS FLAVOURS BLUE BOAR is the result of a series of exp riments 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 never505 words
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1097 1916-12-16 8 The Straits Times. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10. AUSTRALIAN LOYALTY. We have never made any comment on the referendum voting in Australia, for the simple reason that while tbe figures were being telegraphed we did not understand what forces were at work to produce a result which seemed to be out of1,097 words
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Article25 1916-12-16 8 During November 1,31* Chinese deck passengers left Penang for China, 663 for Kedah, 793 for Siamese ports, 713 for Datcb ports and 343 for Burma.25 words
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Article44 1916-12-16 8 On October 31 the whole amount of Straits currency notes in circulation amounted to •63,768,240, while the average amount in circulation daring the month was »<W,81 1,465. A children's concert will be given at the Victoria Memorial Hall, on Friday next, tbe '22nd instant.44 words
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Article19 1916-12-16 8 Tbe next Assizes in Singapore will be held on Tuesday, January 9, and in Penang on Monday, January 8.19 words
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Article29 1916-12-16 8 The output of Titi Tin Company, Limited, for November amounted to piculs 848.23 made up as follows:— Tribute piculs *****, crashing 59.08, bydraulicing 6.63, a total of 848.22 piouls.29 words
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Article36 1916-12-16 8 Messrs. Guthrie and Co. have received cable advice that tbe directors of Linggi Plantations have declared a second interim dividend of 80 per cent, on account of the financial year 1916, payable on January 28, 1817.36 words
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Article43 1916-12-16 8 In future the rate of postage on letters from tbe Straits Settlements for tbe Territory of Samoa in British occupation will be four cents for any weight not exceeding one ounce and four cents for each additional ounce or part of that weight.43 words
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Article39 1916-12-16 8 An extraordinary general meeting of the Green Island Cement Co., Ltd., was to have been held at Hongkong yesterday, in order to consider tbe advisability of reducing tbe capital of tbe company from four million to three million dollars.39 words
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Article51 1916-12-16 8 A Chinese named Lee Seng was charged in the second police court this morning with importing cocaine from the steamer Fook Sang, and further with being in possession of tbe drug. He was fined $500 on each charge, in default six months' imprisonment in each case, the sentences to run51 words
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Article50 1916-12-16 8 A bill which is to be introduced into the Legislative Council to amend the law relating to fraudulent marks on merchandise is published in the Government Gazette. It incorporates the law on the subject as previously contained in the Penal Code, and has been prepared by tbe Statue Law Commissioners.50 words
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Article46 1916-12-16 8 The following institutions have been gazetted as having ceased to exist The Overseas Club, I'nited Engineers Football Club. Engineers Association, Lim Chong Huey, Shamsu Wai Kamar Association, International Literary Union, Jael Football Club, Vong Li Phak Tliiak KuDg Ngui So, Darul Ikhuanus-Safs. and the Aljameeyatal Khairyah.46 words
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Article68 1916-12-16 8 Motorists should bear in mind the follow ing new rule made by tbe Governor in Council No bright electric, acetelyne gts. or other headlights shall be exhibited on any motor car or traction engine on any public thorocghfare. unless the light is effectively screened by rendering the upper half of68 words
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Article69 1916-12-16 8 The Observer of November 12 says i The battle of the Somme has practically ceased. A few weeks back the i>. ivances of the Allies slowed down in a marked manner. There must be a new battle with a new character before any important change develops. There will be no69 words
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Article63 1916-12-16 8 New orders made by tbe Governor in Council under the Traction Engines ana Motor Cars Ordinance forbids the use on roads outside tbe Municipal limits of engines constructed for tbe purpose of carrying goods and merchandise which is imported into the Colony after January 1, 1917, that can travel over63 words
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Article71 1916-12-16 8 News has been received by tbe Eastern Shipping Company, Limited, to the effect that the company's steamer Leong Ho sank on Wednesday in Kuala Perlis. All hands were saved. The Loong Ho loft Penang on Monday last bound for Pulau Langkawi, Perlis and Setul, under tbe command of Captain Mat71 words
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Article85 1916-12-16 8 For the theft of two oranges, worth live cents, from a bullock cart, a Malay krani at Tanjong Pagar was sentenced to fourteen days' imprisonment in tbe second police court this morning. Mr. C. H. G. Clarke, the magistrate, said that as defendant was a krani, who ought to have85 words
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Article115 1916-12-16 8 It is pleasing to learn from tbe Scotsman's London correspondent, that the Carnegie Trustees are preparing a schema for the encouragement of K.itisb Musical composers. This is better than gifting organs to kirks that could not always afford an organist. The plan is that original compositions deem ed by experts115 words
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Article185 1916-12-16 8 We overheard the merest snatch of a conversation yesterday afternoon which is worth reproducing. Thai A fine, war like instrument, I admit. Bat why take it out of Scotland and force Englishmen to listen 1 Where better could it be than where it came from was the pawky reply. He185 words
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Article399 1916-12-16 8 Mr. J. R. Crawford, who is just back from home, witnessed tbe destruction of the Zeppelin at Cuffley. Lieut. Hogan succeeds Capt. Hamilton temporarily as adjutant of the PenaDg Volunteer Corps, Capt. Hamilton being unwell. Tbe Government Gazette prints a telegram from Mr. Walter Long that the399 words
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Article66 1916-12-16 8 Here's Fun." In addition to the performances already arranged for on the 16th, 19th, 21st and 23rd inst., the A.D.C. have arranged for a further performance on Friday. December 22, under the auspices of the Straits Chinese British Association. For this particular performance tickets may be obtained from:— Mr. Lee66 words
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Article43 1916-12-16 8 Mrs. A. B. Oarrett acknowledges with grateful thanks the following donations and subscriptions Mm. 11. C. Fisher tIOO O. P. Owen 87 Mr. 8. S. Logan I December) 25 G. N. Allen 6 In boxes, per Mrs. Llewellyn 9.20 1176.2043 words
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Article71 1916-12-16 8 Mrs. Rupert Manassch (Raffles Hotel; bogs to acknowl-.'dgc with thanks the following donations t.> tho fund which she has been asked to open on be half of the Belgian Red Cross Society, winch is at present unable to receive any help from Belgium His Excellency the71 words
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Article104 1916-12-16 8 The Municipal Commissioners have requested the Governor in Council to order back lanes of a width not exceeding 20 feet to be laid out in the area bounded by Kirn Seng Koad, Havelock Koad, Convent Garden and Convent Road between Thomson Road and Newton Road between104 words
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Article128 1916-12-16 8 The Anglo-Cbintse School appears to be extending its sphere of jaefulness in all directions, for besides tho newlyacquiroil building at Paya Lebar which has been converted into a school, and the new school at Gaylang, throe other buildings have since been acquired, all of which, we licur,128 words
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Advertisement109 1916-12-16 8 Whisky §1 Universally Popular. >yOu^»N. IIM,. "oouci of *co"-**»j I CALDBECK, MACGREGOR 2Zj^P I AND COMPAHY. I S^&sJm All Branches. J^cojcTwh**^^ SPECIAL XMAS SHOPPING TIFFINS will be served Thursday, Friday, Saturday next. jW^. th E n« s SPECIAL MENUS 'fVatJsftt^r^^ EAST OF SUEZ "wI^TJ Please book 1 A A g^109 words
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Advertisement284 1916-12-16 8 ANOTHER RECORD WEEK IN SPITE OF THE I BAD WEATHER AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY, THE ALHAMBRA Bench Road The Home of Feature Attraction* The Leading Tbeatre In Singapore. TO-NIGHT Another Stupendous Programme Two waaks more of that wondsrf ul Serial THE IRON CLAW With that wonder fu' trio of284 words
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Article2127 1916-12-16 9 THE PEACE MOVE. Russians Scornfully Reject. German Soldiers Prematurely Rejoice. Rictus Tileorams. London. December 14, I 40 p.m. In th« Home of Commons, Mr. Bonar Law referring to the peace proposal reminded the House that Mr. Asquitb in moting his last credit vote declared the Allies would require2,127 words
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Article34 1916-12-16 9 Ricter's Telegram. London, December IS. 7.85 a.m. Copenhagen i A plebiscite on the question of the sale of tbe Danish West Indies resulted in 283,694 votes in favour and 157,596 against.34 words
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Article532 1916-12-16 9 Following up the recent discussion on the use of alcohol in tbe tropics, tbe following reply has been aeot to the Editor of the Review of Reviews Singapore, December 9, 1916. I Madam.— Sir Harry Johnston, in replying I to my letter in regard to his532 words
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Article185 1916-12-16 9 The Gazette of India publishes tbe despatch, dated October IS. 1913, from the Government of India to the Secretary of State, reviewing the question of indentured emigration. This despatch was referred to by Lord Hardingo in the Imperial Legislative Council on March 20 last. It recommended tbe abolition185 words
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Article1123 1916-12-16 9 THE OBJECT OF RECENT VISITS TO AMERICA. Interesting Revelations. The following article was published by the Providence Journal (Rhode Island), on October 24 and wu widely reproduced throughout Amerioa. The Providence Journal has information obtained direct from German Embassy sources which conclusively settles the controversy as to the1,123 words
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Article609 1916-12-16 9 Important Amendments to The Ordinance. Among tbe new bills to be introduced] into tbe Legislative Council is the Criminal Law (Amendment Ordinance which contains a number of suggestions made by the Statute Law Commissioners, the chief of which are as follow Tbe words any law for the time609 words
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Article198 1916-12-16 9 On leaving for her homeward voyage on the night of November 17 the submarine trader Deutschland lia.l reached tho month of Long Island Sound when the et-corting tug attempted to cross her bows in a strong current. The Deutschland was invisible in tbe darkness as she carried198 words
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Article165 1916-12-16 9 Two boys, a Ntlaj --J Chinese, were brought before Mr. S. H. Langston at Penan K on Thursday for committing theft. In the first case the Malay boy. who proved to be incorrigible, stole a box of oigarettes from a shop. He was ordered to be sent to165 words
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Article1276 1916-12-16 10 SHAREHOLDERS DECIDE ON 28 PER CENT. Remarkable Activity Marking n victory (or the more cooscrva j live •lament among the shareholders of the Nippon li-fo Kusha a dividend <f '2H per cent for tlie nix months ending September 80. 1916, was declared at the semi annual gene-1,276 words
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Article631 1916-12-16 10 Wonderful Work of British Artillery. Mr. Percival Gibbon, telegraphing on November 13, stated:— -Tbe British ob jectives in the present attack included a formidable tangle of trenches and communications on both flanks of Beaumont Hamel. They were the most complicated and most elaborate constructed on this front. Tbe631 words
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Article116 1916-12-16 10 Picture Paper Gossip." This is a parody in the Saturday West minster Gazette of tbe gossip that is printed by tbe half penny picture papers The very latest method of carrying one's pet dog is to have it tie 1 up on tbe top of one's hat with ribbons in116 words
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Article112 1916-12-16 10 A housewife whose competence has always won my admiration surprised me, says a Star writer, by leaving unfinished bits of plain kuitting Jying about in all her rooun. When I accused her of becoming Slipshod she laughed and said. Those are for visitors who drop in112 words
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Article1270 1916-12-16 10 THE PEASANTRY OF A LITTLEKNOWN LAND. By the Queen of Rumania. Queen Marie of Ku mania has been inde fatigable in her care ior wounded soldiers, visiting daily several hospitals, and works at tbe Palace Hospital in Bukharest, where the ground floor, containing the State rooms, has been1,270 words
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Article714 1916-12-16 10 Twenty German Machines Felled By Americans. Twenty-one German aeroplanes up to November 4— have now been brought down by tbe members of tbe Franco A oierican Flying Corps since tbeir organisation into a separate squadron last spring (says Mr. Wood, the L'oited Press correspondent on tbe Sommo). This714 words
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Article88 1916-12-16 10 Tbe following ties will be played on Monday Doublr Handicap. McKean and I'njubart v. Doig and Smith. Tuesday's Ties. Siv.lk Handicap. Lyall v. McKenzie. Hay v Nulson or Scoular. Docblk Handicap. Sinclair and Chapman v. Lowndea and Robertson. Wednesday's Ties. No ties arranged tor today. Players however88 words
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Article1215 1916-12-16 10 A RIFT IN THE ENEMY CAMP. Germany's Urgent Need of Men. Mr. Ernest Hamilton writes in tbe Evening Standard Why bave tbe Germans and Austrian* fixed on tbe present time for tbe proclamation of a new Polish kingdom t What is tbe real explanation of tbe enemy1,215 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter155 1916-12-16 10 To the Editor of tbe Straits Times. Sir,— Tbe attention of tbe Municipality might be directed to tbe inconvenience and discomfort caused to travellers in vehicles other than motor cars by the meteor-like dash of tboee road bogs through tbe fine gravel which oar Commissioners or their assigns155 words
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Article410 1916-12-16 10 Humorous Scenes in the Big Munition Factories. In bis third and final article on the part tbe women are playing in the war Mr. Hall Came gives some happy human sketches of tbe Cockney girl—" Tommy's own sister applying for work in the big munition factories. Here410 words
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Article44 1916-12-16 10 A Krunch Consular cable <late<l from Paris ud the 1 lili inst., Htat ;h that tlio M.M. steamer Aniiral Magon baa arrivul safely at Marseille*. The steamers Magellan, which lift Singapore on November 19, and the Sinai were suuk. All on board were saved.44 words
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Advertisement179 1916-12-16 10 PUBLIC NOTICE PARAGRAPHS. Latest advertisements of the day appear on page 7. Tbe Palladium has secured another strong programme for to-night's change, with a star feature in tbe five act photo drama, The Gilded Spider. This is another Bluebird production, featuring Louise Lovely and Lon Chancy, so patrons can be179 words
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Article492 1916-12-16 11 A Lady's Experiences in an Air Raid. A lady «''od» to Tbe LokalanzeiKcr a pen "tli< Iwt town on tbe front," from tbe context, seems to he Meu Hi < >m. Nt nee* of an air raid -in At tlit- -taiKin tlity were saying that enemy flyer«492 words
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Article560 1916-12-16 11 Sunday, December 1 7, 1916. St. Akdr»*'s Cathedral. Third Snnday in Ad.-ent.— 7. >JOa.m. Litany 745 am. Holy Com* ion (Choral) 9.15 a.m. Matiiio. lollr>"t<l 'y Holy Coumonion 4 p.m. Suu.Uy ->cb.- and Bible Classes; 5.30 p.m. Evensong aad sermon. St. Matthew's ->poy Lines.— 9.ls a.m. Holy Commaniof560 words
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Article725 1916-12-16 11 Prices Quoted in the Market This Morning. Singapore, December 16, 1916. Messrs. Lyall and Evatt, exchange and share brokers, issue tbe following list ot quotations this morning. The quotations on sterling shares aro only nominal. NOM. VitDl %l- Alia*»» 2/- Anglo-Java 2/- Anglo Malay 1 Aye* Knnii,.725 words
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Advertisement356 1916-12-16 11 E. and O. HOTEL PENXNO Situated beautifully by the sea The leading hotel in the island. CRAG HOTEL HMAM hills THE SANATORIUM OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS Completely Renovated Twsnty-sii hour* from Singapore. A PERFECT HEALTH RESORT AND AN IDB&L BPOT FOR SPENDING HOLIDAY 3. BUNGALOWS FOR FAMILIES, ALSO SIN6LE AND356 words
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Advertisement427 1916-12-16 11 RAFFLES HOTEL Special Dinner To-Night. SEA VIEW HOTEL To-Night SPECIAL m CINEMA DINNER SHOW To-morrow, Sunday, December 17 MUSIC During AFTERNOON TEA and DINNER. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT 1 1 THE IDEAL PICTURE THEATRE CI NEMA CASINO BEACH ROAO ANOTHER UNIVERSAL BROADWAY FEATURE In the Second Show, 9.15 Snarp. A Great Treat427 words
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Article2233 1916-12-16 12 THE ANGUISH OF DESOLATE ARRAS. Why France Is Grim. Continuing his series of articles on Little War Pictures, Mr. James Dcuglan writes in tbe Daily News How can our people understand France I They have not seen her sacrifice. They cannot divine its stoical immensity. Nor can2,233 words
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Article97 1916-12-16 12 1 hear from a military friend in close touch with recruiting, writes Londoner, in the Evening Standard, that the conscripts bare easily overcome the prejudice at first felt against them by old -fashioned non-coms. Further, very soon we will bear of how the forced men are97 words
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Article86 1916-12-16 12 A m*n who appeared before a medical board ootuplained of a serious discharge from the ear. Tbe discbarge was analysed and found to be condensed milk. This itatement is made in a War Office circular to members and military representatives of Tribunals, inritintf them in view86 words
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Article998 1916-12-16 12 1916-1917. A diary of the war up to August 4, 1916, was published in the Straits Times of August 11, 1010. The record of events is dow con tinned from tbe beginning of tbe third year of war. August. 5. A battle has been fought iv998 words
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Article250 1916-12-16 12 Outward. The following passenger bookings to the Straits are taken from the London and China Express. It should be understood that, in some instances, bookings may be provisional and that intending passengers may alter their arrangements, subsequent to tbe issuance of this list in Lond on Per250 words
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Article209 1916-12-16 12 Programme of drills, etc., for week ending Friday, December 22 Saturday, December 16, 2.30 p.m. Balestier Range Maxim Co. (Holland and 1 8.30 p.m. Buona Vista S.V.R. Roads. Sunday, Dkckmbbb 17. 7.45 i.m. Johnston's Pier S.V.A. 730 a.m 1 9.30 a.m. I and 2.80 p.m. ,-Balestier Range209 words
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Article136 1916-12-16 12 It is discreditable that daring this great wai when the question of food supply is of enormous importance to the whole British Empire, tbe prioe of wheat should be raised to an artificial level in India through tbe action of speculators, writes The Pioneer, which goes on136 words
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Advertisement188 1916-12-16 12 m FULTON (Registered Trade Nark) BOILER FLUID THE MOST ECONOMICAL and POSSESSES both PREVENTATIVE and CURATIVE QUALITIES. Particulars on application to McAlister Co., Ltd. (INCOBPORATBD IN SINUAPOBB SOLE AGENTS. Christmas at Hand WE TAKE OUR STAND WITH ;the largest and most select ASSORTMENT OF XMAS GIFTS HIGHEST QUALITY LOWEST PRICES188 words
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Article1032 1916-12-16 13 COLONEL'S TIMELY ADVICE TO BRITISHERS. Chaplain's Experience in France. The following is taken from the proceedings of the 34th annual general meeting of the Coesipore Artillery Volunteers held at the Corps Club, on November 4, Colonel D. A. Tyrie, V.1).. A. D.C., presiding. The President addressed the members1,032 words
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Article119 1916-12-16 13 The British Women's Patriotic League calls attention to the fact that glucose (corn syrupi can be used in place of sugar for sweetening all stewed fruits and in tarts and puddings made with fresh fruit. One tablespoonful of corn syrup is equal to three tablespoonfuls of119 words
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Advertisement175 1916-12-16 13 nB-^r i "^f^k Just receivza a fresh stock of HORS D OEUVRES, CAMEMBERT CHEESE AND CORGONZOLA CHEESE TiLKrm.NK 398. Ai.db«»« EUROPE HOTEL BUILDINGS. Acceptable Christmas Gift FOR THB Old Folks and Friends at Home BROKEN ORANGE PEKOE CEYLON TEA SBLkCTBD AND BLENDED BY MILLER St CO., Colombo. One box Mr>s.175 words
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Advertisement160 1916-12-16 13 CHEONG BROTHERS Dentists No. 28, South Bridge Road First-class Mechanioal Dentistry, Gold Crown Bridge Filling and Vulcanite, Duration of Wear guaratteed. CHARGES MODERATE FULL LINE DENTAL SUPPLIES Beat Tooth Powders and Brushes foi sale. SINGAPORE SHIPCHANOLERY CO. SUFOBANDLIU A P>OVIDOBIMO|CONTKAOTOM. THB COMPANY'S LAUNCH MESTS INCOMING SHIPS. OFFICEB. I6. BATTERY ROAD160 words
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Advertisement8 1916-12-16 13 THE BEST s 3- I*. BY EVERY TEST8 words
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Advertisement604 1916-12-16 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. (iMuoarotATßD n Straits Ssttlsmskts) HtAO OFFIOI i Wl.*h**tw Houm, ImLpor* LONDON OFFICE 32, Old Jewry. E.G. Toe Company has ftSO.OOO deposited with the Supreme604 words
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Advertisement370 1916-12-16 14 INSURANCE. UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PARIS (Ihcobpobatbd ih Fbahcb). Established 1896. RBSBRVBS AND TOTAL GUARANTEES 44,000,000 The undorsigned, Agents lor the abovo Company, arc prepared to accept fire risks as long or short periods at current rates CABH SETTLEMENTS promptly made by •be agents in Swigaporo, MOINB 'JOMTB A370 words
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Advertisement483 1916-12-16 14 BAWKIW. H6NGKBNB AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPBRATIBN. (Incobpobatbd nc Homokoho). PAID DP CAPITAL tI I.OOO^M RBSBRVB FUNDS Sterling 41 ,600,000 at 1/ t18.000,000 Silver m. 118,000,000 186,000,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietor* tIt.OOOOOO OOURT OF DIRBOTORS. W. L. Pattenden, Esq., Chairman. S. H. Dodwell, Bsq., Deputy Chairman. C. B. Anton, Bag. I483 words
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Advertisement506 1916-12-16 14 BANKING* CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA. AUBTRALIA ARD CHINA. INCORPORATED IN ENOLAND BT ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital in 80,000 Shares of 430 each m m 41,100,000 Reserve Fund 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 and506 words
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Advertisement849 1916-12-16 14 IKBUBANCE. HIS HOUSE IN ORDER is man's greatest ambition. He is responsible for its welfare and support, as therein are his wife and children aod therein, too, does be minister to their creature oomforts. But he often overlooks the sustenance fund, the fund ol the future. He forgets about stalking849 words
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Advertisement83 1916-12-16 14 THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (Incorporated in Canada). All kinds of Life andJEndowment I'o'icies issued. SUTNRIE A Co., Ltd., General Agents, Singapore. F. S. BVANS, Manager, South Eastern Asia. 6-9— a THE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. LTD. (Inoobpouatbd in Australia), Income SI ,473,583 Funds. £8, 705, 491 Ml83 words
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Article680 1916-12-16 15 NOTES AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The King and Motor Tillage. Charles L. Freeston writes in the Daily Chronicle: Additional interest in now lent to tbe question of motor tillage by the tact that the King baa had a tractor plough and troler installed on tbe Sandringbam680 words
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Article110 1916-12-16 15 In the Pink!" Tbe soldier who had ualay fever and still informed his mother that he was in tbe pink "is outdone after all. I have just beard, says a writer in tbe London Daily News, of a man wbo has lost his left arm, bad bi- right collar bone110 words
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Article85 1916-12-16 15 An elderly woman, carrying a heavy parcel, was seen to cross Whitehall, ana then lean as if exhausted asainst a tree. A gentleman came up and asked her if she wantt-d any araistanoe. She replied that she would be all right, bat tbe stranger prexsed85 words
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Article75 1916-12-16 15 Moreover and Perchance." I Someone has revived the old story of tbe farmer wbo called his dog Moreover and being .juefttioned on the subject, referred tbe scoffer to tbe line Moreover tbe dog came and licked bis sore*." This is better than tbe equally true tale ot the maiden lady75 words
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Article53 1916-12-16 15 Mr. FoFtnosnke Kaoara, president of the KuD»r» Mining Company, one ot the Itrgeet wining companies in Japan, ha* given 10,000 j«a to the family of Oeoeral Hwang Using of China, wbo died at Shangnal, a few wt*kt •go. Other friend, of the late Chinese rvvoluiionmt are alae ipriag mooetarj gift,53 words
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Advertisement176 1916-12-16 15 X>ue Shortly BRITISH PERRY Light Cars Four-Seaters Prices and full particulars from WEARNE BROS., LIMITED. Bole Importani SINGAPORE, KUALA LUMPUR, IPOH and PENANG. Mobiloils .1 ijradi f»r each tijm of motor." There are many respects in which a motorcar engine, even though it appears to be doing well, might do176 words
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Advertisement197 1916-12-16 15 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) It197 words
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Advertisement587 1916-12-16 16 IDDD No tyre/ by any other name grips the road like Goodrich Safety Tread. f"At# Safety comet from Mtyiag •Goodnc/. Safety Tread 1 when you are buying tyres. EDDD ■I -A grip on the road v wortk two on the steering wheel" TfTT Fit Goodric/. Safety TfU _j tm a587 words
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Advertisement446 1916-12-16 16 SITUATIONS VACANT WANTED, tboroogbly experienced female stenographer. Apply Box No. 766, Straits Times. 6 12— v WANTED, an experienced European matron for a first-class hotel. Apply Box No. 770, Straits Times. 9-12— n WANTED, shorthand typist for import house Apply in first instance stating salary required, to Box No. 782,446 words
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Advertisement857 1916-12-16 16 HOUSES TO LET TO LET, No. 8, Thompson Road. Apply M. A. Mxyer, 6, Malaoca Street. 2 11— 1-1-17 TO LBT, No. 20, Kirn Keat Boad. Apply to Yeo Hock Hoe, No. 8, Raffles Plaoe. 2-12—v TO LET, Dunrobin, Barker Road. Immediate entry Apply Lee Cheng Van k Co. 17-o857 words
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Advertisement433 1916-12-16 16 THE MULCOTT BELTING COMPANY. LTD. (iMOOBrORATBD IN EnoLANO) 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. Quotaiions from KIAM XI AX Sc Co. Market433 words
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Advertisement287 1916-12-16 16 GUAN KIAT CO. 36, Phillip Stre«t JU9T A ki ivki> '26 Rolls Plain A Wired Robber Insertion Clotb. 200 Tins Black and R«d Stencil Ink. 30 Sheets ,V.* and h" Red Compressed Asbestos Fibre Jointings. 100 Dosen Tapping and Pruning Knives. 6 Tons Pig Lead. S Tons Sheet Lead. S287 words
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Advertisement490 1916-12-16 16 NEW MOTOR CARS ARE NOW READY Fop HIRE We have just received a number of new motor cars, which are now at the disposal of customers for hiring. These cars are of tbe latest model, and are particularly smooth running and comfortable Those desiring a pleasant drive should avail themselves490 words
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Miscellaneous323 1916-12-16 16 Straits Tsimes. Telephone*. Editorial and General 70 Manager's Offioe aevj Job Printing Department 848 All communications relating to editorial matters and news should bo addressod THE EDITOR. All communications relating to business) matters advertisements, subscriptions accounts, printing, etc. should be addressed to THE MANAGER ADVERTISEMENT RATES.— Miscellaneous wants of every323 words
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