Malaya Tribune, 19 November 1914

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  • 41 1 The Malaya Tribune. EVENING DAILY.] AND SHIPPING GAZETTE. [EVENING DAILY. Vol. I.- No 273 SINGAPORE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1914 Price 5 Cents. THE MALAYA TRIBUNE, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19. 1014. THE GREAT WAR. NOTES AND NEWS. Cl)« malapa Cribune. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19
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    • 479 1 PALLADIUM ORCH/ RD ROAD Singapore's Premier Theatre. ORCHARD ROAD TO-NICHTI commencing at 9 p.m. sharp. TO-NIGHT H 41 Singai>ore is watching for War News. We have it. It is the Latest and the Best. Here it is." Transport in France. Naval Brigade and Despatch India's Loyal Response. riders admired Belgium
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    • 141 1 G. R. COELHO, 52, Selegie Road. Piano Tuner. Dealer and Repairer. Undertakes To Play at Dances. TERMS MODERATE. 7-8 THE ART FURNITURE DEPOT, 167, ORCHARD ROAD. High-class furniture in Teak and Meranti, at lowest prices Superior workmanship. Estimates free on application. Telephone No. 602. 26-10 25-4-15 Under Entirely i New
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    • 288 1 WAR makes HISTORY TO-NIOHTI SEE BOTH TO-NIGHT" at the GAIETY 99 Picture Palace I JUNCTION OF ALBERT AND BENCOOLEN STREETS. A GRAND BEAUTIFULLY COLOURED PRODUCTION THE MESSENGER OF DISOORD. I PARTS KALEM S GREAT WAR PIOTURK THE BATTLE OF BLOODY FORD IN 2 LONG REELS. real war scenes. 2,500 FEET
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  • 457 2 A!ltwances to their tctcsieftfe. Following is the text of a circular issued to Masters and Officers by the Mercantile Marine Service Association, Liverpool As "a result of representations made to the Board of Trade and the Admiralty, the following series of official announcements have been conveyed
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  • 156 2 The Admiralty have approved of the special entry, in the acting temporary rank of Sab-Lieutenant, R.N.11., for the period of the War only, of Officers of the Merchant Service, between 21 and 30 years of Hge, who are in possession of a first Mate's certificate of competency.
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 258 2 THE Xmas Bazaar is NOW OPEN COME AND SEE TOYS! TOYS! TOYS! AND SANTA CLAUS STOCKINGS In Great Variety AT John Little Co., Ltd. CHONG FEE Co., TAILORS AND GENERAL OUTFITTERS. 301 303, North Bridge Road, MM Junction of North Bridge Bras Basah Road S pore,] IfflSHlm ESTABLISHED 1860. W
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    • 434 2 Tuition by Correspondence FOR Oxford and Cambridge Locals, London University Matriculation, Hongkong University Matriculation, Professional Preliminary Examination, S. S. and F. M. S. Medical School Entrance Examination AND ALL EXAMINATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH GOVERNMENT CLERKSHIPS IN THE B.S. AND F. M. S. Prospectus and Scale of Fees on Application to
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  • 944 3 > t the least thrilling incident of thfl nV'Ung i«» Eait Africa described ID an official message is a story tel\:d% f'" w a contingent of British and [■dian troops made a gallant attempt to charge the enemy's m«xim guns with the bayonet. The statement
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  • 308 3 Mr. H. G. W. Woodhead, editor of the Peking Gazette, is the latest victim of the German campaign to control the Press in China, sa\s the Peking correspondent of the Shanghai Daily News. His services have been dispensed with as from the end of
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  • 283 3 Grateful TktsiS to the Nation. Thus the Daily Mail:—-The Prince ef Wales' National Relief Fond has now passed £3,000,000, and His Roy. al Highness has issued the following letter of appreciation On Aug. 6 I appealed to the nation to assist me in founding
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  • 279 3 How the Germans fled from Coulommiers on their retreat north- wards is new told in a message from Paris. They took as hostages the Mayor, the Procurator of the Republic, and the Mayor's secretary. Of them they demanded an indemnity of £4,000. It was protested that it
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  • 498 3 One of the deadliest engines of slaughter now being used by the British is tbe Lewis machine gun. The weapon differs from tbe limber or tripod-mounted weapons accompanying every infantry battalion in almost every essential. It weighs but 2641D8., it is air-cooled, its
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  • 130 3 A largely-attended meeting, held ia connection with the Indian Volunteers Committee, presid d over by Mr. M K. Uaudi, was held Inst month in t>e Polytechnic, London. Tne committee was formed in response to a widely-expressed desire by Indian students resident in the United Kingdom 10
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  • 161 3 According to Mont. Yveo Guyot, the well-known French economist p the losses, direct and indirect, caused by the present European sonfliet for the first six months will total Bt> milliards (thousands of miiliens) of francs £3,200,000,000), or sixteen times the indemnity paid by France to Germany
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  • 112 3 Morning, noon, and night, Voices quite a Babel. What about the fight What's the latest cable What a fearful row Round the breakfast table Where's our navy now What's the latest cable Can the Germans win No, tney are not able. Isn't there a din— What's
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  • 203 3 The inquiry into the death of General Dtsi&rey has been removed to Pretoria from Johannesburg for Geueral lie) ers' evidence. Before the resumption a telegram was read to the Court intimating tnat a state ment at Klerksdorp that General Delarey was wilfully
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  • 1053 4 The tenor of the latest news f rom China is, to pay the least about it, moßt unsatisfactory as regards the maintenance of the general peace and good order among the various factions which have been struggling for supremacy. The intrigues of the Germans—which were
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  • 436 4 News of the ignominious end ot the German cruiser Konigsb-r;-whioh is completely bottled up fa the Rufiji River in East Africa, has evoked a query from a correspondent, who has lived in Africa, to the possibility or other of the Konigsberg escaping during the period
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  • 83 4 During the last trip of the steamer Hye Leong, Capt. Thompson, and when she was off Pulo Mersing. a Chinese deck-passenger fell over board. The vessel was immediately how to, a Holmes buoy thrown overboard after the man, but though a diligent search was made for him for
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  • 89 4 The Admiralty Marshal announces that (except in the case of email sailing ships) sales of prise will be limited to British wbjectfi and bona-fide British compani*. torIt is reported that the Mal» Contingent Dinner that was bo held next Monday is declared 14 oil for particnlarly good reasons which are
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 339 4 Robinson Coy. The 7 O'clock Safety Razor Set Simple, Effective and Cheap. The only Safety Razor selling at less than $9 I that can be stropped without removing the blade. Contains Silver Plated Razor 6 Tested Blades, Complete in Case with Special Strop in Hinged Compartment. DON'T HOARD YOUR CASH.
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    • 45 4 State Express Cigarettes. No- 555 ABSOLUTELY UNIQUE IN THMK QUALITIES. CHOW X T k CO., Singapore Kuala Lumpur. TAN SENG CHONG CO. ARCHITECTS AND GENERAL AGENTS FOR RUILDINGS DESIGNS, ESTIMATES, BUILDING BUBVEYS, Etc., UNDER EUROPEAN SUPERVISION 14, RAFFLES QUAY (TOP FLOOR) Telephone 1286 CHARGES MODERATE.
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  • 520 5 liar Silver lb at 22J. —:o.— I otton is now quoted at 4.56* in London. —:o* London-Paris cheques are now being done at 25.08. The next local Rubber Auction v ill be held on Tuesday, 24th inst. —:o;— Gambier, cube, distant, is fetching 24/3 in the London
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  • 658 5 The Naval Action off the Chilean Coast. Full Details of the Fight Reuter's Services. London, Nov. 19, 12.10 a.m. The following is H.M.S. Glasgow's report of the fight:— The Glasgow left Coronel at nine in the morning of the Ist November to rejoin the Good Hope, Moiiinouth
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  • 315 5 A Supreme German Effort Beaten Back. Description of the Filarial hy aa Eyewitness. London, Nov. 18, 10-20 a.m. The Press Bureau publishes the story of an eyewitness who describes the defeat of the Prussian Guards by the British. He says :—At daybreak on Wednesday the
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  • 182 5 Honours to the Illustrious Dead. London, Nov. 18, 4.55 p.m. Official Lord Roberts will be accorded a most impressive Military funeral at St. Paul's Cathedral on Thursday. The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of London are officiating, and the grave will be near those of Wolseley and
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  • 21 5 The landing of a fresh Indian contingent at Marseilles on the 7th November evoked tremendous enthusiasm.
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  • 42 5 The five officers to receive the Victoria Cross are, Capt. Grenfell, 9th Lancers; C apt. L Wright, R. E.; Lieut. X. Deane, Royal Fusiliers Capt. H. S. Ranken, R. A. M. C. The three last named are dead.
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  • 62 5 FURTHER TRIBUTES TO THE DEAD H<RO. Sympathetic Reference in the House of Lords. London, Nov. 17, 7-10 p.m. Earl Kitchener and Lord Curzon in the House of Lords paid their tribute to Lord Roberts. Lord Crewe expressed the sympathy of the House to the widow and children, Mr.
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  • 47 5 London, Nov. 17, 10.50 p.m. In the House of Commons Mr. Asquith strongly emphasised that Germany's activity in mine-laying compelled Britain to declare the North Sea a military area. Government, however, earnestly desired to interfere as little as possibje with neutral commerce.
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  • 34 5 Official Statement. London, Nov. 17, 10 50 p.m. The British Government announces that the German troops in Togoland and France used expanded ballets, some of which were found on the killed prisoners.
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  • 19 5 London, Nov. 17, 10.50 p.m. The Prince of Wales is gazetted A.D.C. to Sir John French.
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  • 116 5 H. M. S Glasgow's Account. London, Nov. 18, 12.50 a.m. The Admiralty publishes the Glasgow's report of the Chilean Coast battle, from which it appears that the enemy was sighted at a distance of twelve miles. The Good Hope signalled to the Canopus that she was
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  • 34 5 Another Austrian Rout. London, Nov. 18. 2.30 p.m. Petrograd There has been sanguinary fighting north of Bukovina where the Russians are progressing victoriously. Tne Austrians are fleeing in complete disorder.
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  • 26 5 Diplomatic Relations Severed. London, Nov. 18, 2.30 p.m. Rome Telegrams state that the Japanese Ambassador at Constantinople requested his passports and left to-day.
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  • 20 5 London, Nov. 18, 12.30 p.m. The War Loan is quoted at par to half per cent preininm.
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  • 715 5 Mr. Lloyd George on the Expenditure. Loans and Increased Taxation- London, Nov. 17, 0.45 p.m. Mr. Lloyd George in his financial statement said that he waif making proposals not merely to meet the increased expenditure to the 31st March but the deficiency in the revenue. The total
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    • 88 5 The Great Battle in Belgium. Ypres Still the Scene of Great Slaughter. German Forlorn Hope in Shape of the Guards D'EIite Charge Through Allies' Lines and are Annihilated. Invaders Flooded Out of Dlxmude: Hundreds Die of Starvation. LORD ROBERTS' FUNERAL. The Naval Action Off Chile: Full Details: Why the Glasgow
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  • 106 6 {Courteously supplied by French Consul-) Officially Communicated. Paris. Nov. 16, 12.30 p.m. Official :—We have driven back |th.' enemy beyond the right bank fof the river Yser. There have been further inundations and now the submerged country on the south of Dixmude reaches a region five kilometres
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  • 332 6 The Assizes. (Before the Acting Chief Justice♦ Mr. L• M> Woodward Alleged Morder. The case in which Karnpaya, a Tamil, stands charged with this offence was continued daring yesterday afternoon, and continued this morning. Mr. G. G. Seth for the Crown, Mr. S. H. Greville Smith for accused.
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  • 222 6 We learn from the Malay Mail that the suit W. L. Braddon v. Planters Rubber Estate will be 44 called before Sir Thomas Braddel, C. J. C, to-morrow. The plaintiff claims $11,295 for alleged wrongful termination of contract for his services. Signs of the near approach of Christmas are already
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  • 317 6 Annual Function To Be Held. At a meeting held at the S. C. C., yesterday afternoon, at which thirteen persons interested in the annual fixture for natives were present, it was decided by a majority that the sports should be held. Mr. R. Scoular occupied the chair,
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  • 341 6 We understand that although the Indo Malay Co., of 7 Prince Street, have on their books numerous orders for Raneegunge drainpipes, they are unable at the moment to execute them, as they have lately had some difficulty in getting supplies through from Calcutta owing to the proximity of the Kaisers
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 245 6 Fit NORTH BRITISH I CLINCHER MOTOR TYRES THE TYRES THAT ARE SUPERIOR BECA USE They are made of Plantation Rubber. They cannot, M Saw with the Wheels' Motion. You have longer Tyre Life and L*»ss Punctures. You become a stranger to bursts and wayside worries. ASK FOR OUR PRICE LISTS.
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  • 264 7 The Hon. Treasurer, Mr M. Morrison, begs to acknowledge the receipt of the following further contributions: Already acknowledged $216,564.68 S. Vein pi Hay 5 A. C. Wall 50 Mrs Robt. Hamilton, Mrs Mackie, Permas 20 H. A. Mason 50 H. E. Somerville 100 Collected
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  • 70 7 SINGAPOBB, NOVEMBBB 10. Oil London Bank 4 m/s. 2/4 7/16 Demand 2/4 1/16 Private 3 m/s. 2/4 3/4 On India— Bank T. T. 174.^ On Hongkong— Rmk d/d »5% On Shanghai— Bank d/d. 105 On Jay Bank T. T. 14U On Japan Bank d/d. H*i Sovereigns—baying rate $«.54 India
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  • 526 7 Half-Yearly Meeting. The half-yearly general meeting of the Siam Commercial Bank, Ltd., was held at Bangkok on the oth inst. Mr. E. Florio presided, and others present were Phya Boriban, Mr. W. Brehmer, Mr. L. Weiler, Mr. A. Willeke (acting manager), and Mr. D. F. Hendriks. The
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 566 7 [JUAN KIAT Co. Chandlers, Government and Municipal Contractors, General V rs and Exporters, and Commission Agents, Estate, Rice-Hill and Saw-Hill Suppliers. 37, PHILLIP STREET. Telegraphic Address: GUANKIAT. t Ulea A. B. C. 6th Edition and A 1 Xel phone Nos.-OfP.ce: 1233 1174 (Private 1450.) Sole Agents for GLOBE BOILER FLUID,
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    • 47 7 J, I. lIMIILAU, :o: Licensed Surveyor OF VAST EXPERIENCE Counting over 35 years' service in Ceylon and the Straits Government. Work Under Personal Supervision CHARGES MODERATE. Mo. Bf v Tank Road. 10-7 G. C. LEE, 158, Prinsep Street. PIANO TUNER AND REPAIRER. TERMS MODERATE. 2 .n MO-15
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    • 360 7 GASH CLEARANCE SALE. 20th Nov. to 15th Dec. 1914. 30,000 PLANTS. 90C Rare and beautiful Plants, comprising Orchids, Palms, etc., of a thousand varieties, to be cleared at a reduction of 50 °f. Ladies and Gentlemen who make a hobby of collecting rare plants are specially invited to come and
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  • 182 8 Messrs Barlow's Report. Singapore, Nov. 18.—The decline that has taken place in the Home Market since onr last report was reflected at to-day's auctions. The offerings were again large, the quantity catalogued being about 140 tons. The prices paid for Fine Smoked Sheet ranged from 1108 to
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  • 213 8 (By courtesy of Messrs Guthrie Co.) Singapore, Nov. 18.—The auction sale held this morning saw full catalogues but, as was to be expected, demand was detrimentally affected by the latest restriction imposed by Government, viz —the prohibition of export from the United Kingdom to America, and several
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  • 366 8 Messrs Barlow and Co. state in their Weekly Circular that no business has been done in Collee, but that Copra has continued to improve. Coffee. —There has been no transactions in Liberian this week and prices may be quoted nominally at $32 for Good Average and $24 for
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  • 174 8 Steamship Collision. The Orient liner Ophir with the Ceylon mails has been slightly damaged in the collision off Goodwim. Assault on Captain. At Bombay, Captain D. Finlay, master of the s.s. Abbassieh, charged G. De Martino, second officer, with disobeying lawful orders, and ;i.-sault. Complainant said that in
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  • 33 8 Garrison Golf Club. November Competitions. The result of the men's medal competition for November is as follows P. M. Rivett-Carnac 84—18 66 Captain Reid 00— 8 82 13 cards were taken out.
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  • 30 8 Sunday, Nov. 22. Johnston's Pier at 0, 10 and 11 a.m.. 2.30 and 3.30 p.m. Club Bungalow at 0.30 aud 10.30 a.m., 12.15, 3 and 5.30 p.m.
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 698 8 NOTICE CREDIT! CREDIT I CREDIT I If You Want Credit Come to us. WE STILL BELIEVE IN CREDIT. HIN WATT GO., THE UNIVERSAL PROVIDERS OF Hardware from a Needle to an Anchor TENTS FOR CIRCUSES, CINEMATOGRAPHS, SHOWS and other purposes. CANVAS WORK of all descriptions by skilled workmen. BOON SEN
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  • Page 8 Miscellaneous
    • 336 8 FIXTURES. Thursday, 19th. Mohamedan New Year 1333. Lodge Eastern Gate 6 p.m. High water :—10.26 a.m. 9 ft.; 9 in». Friday, 20th. High water:—0.2 a.m. 9 ft. 1 ins.; 11.4 p.m. 10 ft. Saturday, 21st. High water: —0.40 a.m. 8 ft. 7 in».; 11.45 p.m. 9 ft. 9 ins. Sunday,
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  • 1199 9 Made io Germany for American Consumption. Sir Edward Cook writes in the Daily Chronicle 44 Truth About Germany, Facts about the War." This is the title of a pamphlet, nicely printed, and written in very passable English, which has been made in Germany for the American
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  • 104 9 The first Indian Good Templar Lodge iv England was instituted on Oct. 3 Ht the Indian head-quarters, Cromwell-roa«<, South Kensington, London. preliminary c« nf«rence was held, wh-n the Under Secretary for India, Mr. Charles Roberts, M P. presided, *nd wished the enterprise success H**
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  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 269 9 ■GOODRICH TYRES I AMERICAN TYRES I FOR I AMERICAN CARS I Obtainable at all Garages I READ THROUGH THIS LIST. I It may interest you to know we hold large and fresh stocks. Our I price* are as usual in spite of the War. I Alkobury's Foods Kepler's Solution Peruna
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    • 360 9 tribune EMPLOYMENT BUREAU. This Bureau will furnish employers—free of charge, —with full particulars of the qualifications and experience of suitable men for any position they have vacant. Employees desiring appointments can have their applications filed on the Register for a fee of $5. This includes 1. The retention of their
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    • 581 10 SHIPPING Koninklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij Royal Packet Navigation Co., of Batavia, 2—3, Collyer Quay. Under Contract with the Netherlands India Government. The undermentioned dates of departure are only approximate. J A para Bagan-Api Api v JJ DE KOCK Bengkalis, Berombang, Paneh, Asahan and Balawan-Deli JMov. 19 SIJfGKAWANO Rionw, Tambelan, Pontianak, Bingkawang,
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    • 180 10 SHJPPIHC P. 0. Steam Navigation Company. For China, Japan, Penang, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports, Plymouth and London. For Freight, Passage 4 and Further Information, H. W. BUCKLAND, AGENT. INSURANCE i The Eastern United Assurance Corporation, Limited. HEAD OFFlCE—Singapore. INCORPORATED IN TUB STRAITS SETTLEMENTS) BOARD OF DIRECTORS Tax
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    • 417 10 NOTICE GUAN KIAT CO. Ship-Chandlers, Government and Municipal Contractors, General Importers and Exporters, and Commission Agents, Estate, Rice-Milland Saw-Mill Suppliers. 37, PHILLIP STREET. Telegraphic Address: GUANKIAT. Codes A.B.C. KM Edition and Al Telephone Nos. 1233 1174 (Private 1450.) Sole Agents for GLOBE BOILER FLUID, THE IDEAL FLUID FOR CLEANING AND
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    • 236 10 RANEECUNCE Drainpipesj AND Channels SOLE AGENTS. INDO MALAY CO., SINGAPORE. j*-" 17-5-U TO LET TO LET. A newly-built House at No << Keppel Road (late Krian Street). For further particulars apply to THIO SOEN YANG, No. 21, South Canal Road 5-11 4-12 TO LET A Large, Airy Bright Room Change
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