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Title Section15 1912-07-11 17 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES rHURSDAY. JULY 11, 1912. No t.30-15 words
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Article134 1912-07-11 17 LEADERS PAGE VVirelesi >ingapoi 17 POl }S 19 ed Re vi is i Seel y's 1 'J mr 19 POLICf. AND COURT NEWS '.i ilaj P.C. 22 J• 2 d Piantei 2 1 27 30 IMS melv.ncs 20 I ...22 j 2 1 I I I :IIV 29 Kl134 words
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Article53 1912-07-11 17 i nc or to July 10.1 u-niacd 1 H .-.-edits Im i iA '16 i- **i Faa!ci Mand Bank Its <ihRM\NY. demand tT. T. **< Hongkong, demand IS? YOKOHAMA, demand 11*1 demand l-i" 1 hxNOKOK, demand n I sis, Banl Buying S4 4 England Rate •< it I months53 words
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Domestic Occurences.
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Article34 1912-07-11 17 On tbe 15th June, at Kucbing, tbe wife <>f Mr. Henrt Prior of a daughter. IIl*(.. At Wintertbur (Switzerland) on the "»rh July. tt> Mr. and Mrs. J. HUG, of Penang, a daughter.34 words
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Article91 1912-07-11 17 Bobbins: Reed.— On tin- 6th June, at the Pari*h Church, Wimbledon, by the Rev, E. W. Moore. M.A.. the RE> WALTER ROBBINB, B. Vice-Principal of Trinity College, Nine; Po, China, to Phyllis Babon, daughter of Mi. end Mrs. Baron Reed, of Pencoyd, The T )i i e. Wimbledon. HARTIfBLL91 words
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Article62 1912-07-11 17 Mebrk K,— At the General Hospital, Penang, on July i. Captain Merrick, late lighthouse keeper, Penang Uarbonr. Tan.- On Sunday, July 7, at bis residence No. 17. North r>< ai Quay, Tan Ah Hung.J.P., (Johore), tai her of Mr. Tan Thing Yew. Tan.— At No. 17, Thompson Road. Singapore,62 words
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Article138 1912-07-11 17 July 10. Tin 75 tons sold §90.00 Gainbier buyers 900 Gainbier Cube No. 1 II 00 Gambier Cube No. 2 oom Pepper Black ordin. Spore 22 50 Pepper, (White fair) 84 oo Nutmegs (110 to the lb.) qotl Nutmegs (80 to the lb.) cotu Mace (I)anda) 1 1 f138 words
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Article, Illustration1032 1912-07-11 17 July 5. h may be remembered that the Post-master-General, Mr Samuel, in the course of an address in the House of Commons on the working of* the* Post Office, made remarks upon tbe proposals, or to speak more accurately tbe decisions, for the Imperial Wireless scheme1,032 words
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Page 17 Advertisements
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Advertisement196 1912-07-11 17 i. Press i i. irope to tia St aits Tli. ii a, an tan i*« d t<* send t«> i n- a steamer and i Copies ill t ben ms ports ol call. 1 p ni thing detailed In- <_ Ac. can bai a copj ol 'm Shan I. ed196 words
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Page 17 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous223 1912-07-11 17 THE WEEKS NEWS. The 15. 1. Tara" arrived On Saturday with mails up to .June 14th. This weekly leaves to morrow morning by P. A O. Assaj e." Two very successful concerts have been given during the week, one on Thursday at the hutch Club and one on Tuesdi y223 words
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Article1037 1912-07-11 18 July 6. Then- are two item j- in the telegrams that may very well be read as being in fact, though not to outward appearance, closely associated. One of these is the announcement of the arrival of the Canadian Prime Minister and the Canadian Minister for Naval1,037 words
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Article828 1912-07-11 18 .Inly 8. If this Port of London strike which still drags itself along, will help to discredit all attempts of the kind that have no good cause behind tbem, it will have served a useful purpose. This threat that the strike is to go on is828 words
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Article537 1912-07-11 18 The Financial Report and Statements for the Colony for the year 1911 is not, at first sight, a document likely to be attractive. Yet there are some features that are at least interesting, and might almost be considered romantic. The revenue shows an increase of two million dollars537 words
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Article1117 1912-07-11 18 July il. Now that there has lieen framed a draft Bill which will shortly come up before the Legislative Council to deal with the question of betting, it is appropriate that reference should Im* made to a recent judgment of the High Court at Calcutta on appeal1,117 words
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Article1240 1912-07-11 19 July 10. ll will not have escaped notice that the two great executive Departments of State that are, under the Foreign Office, responsible for the material security of the destinies of the British Empire— the Admiralty and the War Office are now held by two moderately young1,240 words
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Article1631 1912-07-11 19 July 11. For the past two or three years, since the strike epidemic began to swell to such an extent in England, one has almost had to wade knee-deep through the masses of opinions and views in all periodical publications from dailies to quarterlies, upon the nature1,631 words
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Article1013 1912-07-11 20 Final Dividend Tmi.rv. Report of the Directors to the Shareholders, for the meeting ou July 17. The net profit on Working Account for j the year amounts to §184,104.12 which with the carry forward from last account leaves a balance of 1210,003.78 at credit of Profit and Loss1,013 words
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Article1477 1912-07-11 20 This Bill has aroused a large amount of criticism a great deal of which would seem to be misinformed, and it is proposed iu this article to attempt a criticism of the bill which shall be fair to the drafts man and fair to the public. This1,477 words
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Article1383 1912-07-11 21 Wei; vvb.it ahout it.' Well, what nbeul Katong Thi- is the only- greeting fhat has been met; .1 out to the leer remaining stalwarts of the pestilential swamp for full a week, and v.t WC live on happy in ovr foolish ness though worn in mind and1,383 words
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Article1179 1912-07-11 21 The high ideals of the grand old game of cricket could hardly receive a greater compliment than that conveyed by the expression "not cricket to stigmatise sharp practice or unsportsmanlike conduct in any walk of life. It is not too much to say that no man during1,179 words
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Article1052 1912-07-11 21 A few months ago, chancing to look from a Hill at Tanglin across the valley lying towards Tanjong Pagar and the Western Hills. I caught sight of two rows of brilliant lights, starting from the level of the road, and rising to an immense mound that reared its1,052 words
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Article167 1912-07-11 22 Sikh Poi. iceman's Stokv. A Malay uamed Buyong, driver of motorear No. 506, appeared before Mr. Firmstoue. first magistrate, yesterday morning, on a charge of rash and negligent driving. The complainant, a Sikh constable employed by the Tanjong Pagar Dock Board, stated that on June 18 he167 words
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Article606 1912-07-11 22 The Resident of Khio arrived from Rhio yesterday by the Dutch Government Steamer Glatik." A young Chinaman was sentenced to six weeks' rigorous imprisonment by Mr. Arthur, third magistrate, yesterday afternoon, for retaining two stolen rikishas. Inspector Frayne of the Central Police Station conducted the prosecution.606 words
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Article768 1912-07-11 22 Last night at the Dutch Club, in the presence of a good audience, a very pleasing concert was given by Mr. Arnold Spoel. a baritone of high attainments, who is a Professor at the Royal Academy of Music at the Hague, and his daughter. Miss768 words
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Article28 1912-07-11 22 The marriage of Mr. Clement Everitt of Messrs Sisson and Delay and Miss E. M. Coxeter, of Abington, will take place at St. Andrew's Cathedral on July 27.28 words
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Article729 1912-07-11 22 A VICTIM OF MALAY PIRACY." A VICTIM OF OFFICIAL STUPIDITY. On May sth, 1084, just over twenty eight years ago. a sanguinary act of piracy was perpetrated just outside the western entrance to New Harbour, the victims being the crew of a Chinese twakow and the pirates a party of729 words
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Article161 1912-07-11 22 Indo-China inland places connected with Saigon by wire are allowed to despatch messages to catch up the mail at head quarters at a very moderate price. These wires are then forwarded by mail, and if desired, and a corresponding fee paid, Fr 0.25 per word, by wire at the other161 words
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Article280 1912-07-11 22 Praser Co.'s. There has been a marked improvmenf iu Sterling Rubbers and in most instances shew a considerable advance on last week's prices, but locals, although there has been a little more business passing, remain with few exceptions unchanged. Mining shares and Industrials are in r„ther more demand.280 words
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Article574 1912-07-11 22 The Attack ou a Kulai p. c. A preliminary enquiry was continued by Mr. Arthur, third magistrate, v ester day afternoon, into charges of attempting to murder a Malay policeman, and housebreaking and theft brought against two Chinamen. Detective Inspector Taylor appeared for the prosecution and Mr. M.574 words
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Article1046 1912-07-11 23 Mter the formal ceremony of opening the new Church ot St Joseph. ictoria st, on Sunday, the members of the Congregation presented to the Bishop the following \ddre-s. To his I_ordship the Right Reverend <•. JOiO Paii.ino i)' Vzkvkdo Castro, D !>.. Bishop of Macau, at Singapore.1,046 words
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Article578 1912-07-11 23 Before Mr. Justice Fisher, Mr. Justus Ebden, Mr. Justice Sproule. Messrs E. Meyer ami Co. appealed against the decision of the Chief Justice in a case in which the Judge decided against appellants who sued the Sye Hai Tong Banking and Insurance Company for the recovery of *1578 words
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Article53 1912-07-11 23 An old woman, known as a mendicant, died the other day at Shaukiwan, a fishing village near Hongkon,g and when the police visited the premises they discovered on her person a roll of notes amounting to $200, four sovereigns in a bag, and three five dollar gold pieces, in all53 words
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Article308 1912-07-11 23 Arkvnokmp.nts low New Competition. A meeting of the Singapore Football League was called for at the S.C.C. pavilion at 6 p.m. yesterday to arrange the League fixtures aud at that hour the onlyrepresentatives present were Mr J. McKenzie < S.C.C. >, Mr S. H. Davidson, Hon. Secretary,308 words
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Article114 1912-07-11 23 The Mills Trophy and July Spoon Competition took place at Balestier, yesterday, the scores for the former being Miss Kerr 89 Huxley 38 Mrs Miller 29 Watkins 29 Durege 28 Adams 27 179 Tbe Spoon Competition resulted as follows 100 150 Heap Total Miss Kerr 33114 words
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Article257 1912-07-11 23 The June Monthly Medal for Bowling was won by F. K. Worsley Taylor, the scores being F. E W. Taylor 600 plus so 746 VV. A. Sims 742 scr. 74 2 Do July Ist were married at Penang Mr. W. G. Kerklots, accountant of the Sumatra Plantage Maats,257 words
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Article480 1912-07-11 23 By the Straits Steamship Cos steamer Ipoh arriving on Monday morning from Telok Anson the French Consul will return to Singapore from his health trip to Ipoh. He will be accompanied by the Cointesse and M'dlle de Bondy. Dr J. Coronet, who had to go to480 words
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Article184 1912-07-11 23 This accomplished Russian baritons singer, from the Imperial Opera at Moscow gives a concert at the Tentonia Club on the evening of Tuesday, July 9th. M. Ossipoff has the assistance of Mr. Norman Peterkin solo pianist, and Mr. Penniuk. solo violinist, and Mr. Martens has kindly undertaken184 words
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Article874 1912-07-11 24 25 PES Cknt DIVIDEND. The twenty- fifth ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the Kinta Asso- j ciation was held at noon yesterday at the offices of the Association, Winchester House, Collyer Quay. The Hon W. W. Cook presided and there were also present the Hon D.874 words
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Article548 1912-07-11 24 Tbaoedt on Johore Estate. What was at first thought to be the sad news of the untimely death of a much liked young man has turned out to be a raore shocking tragedy, the death being the result of a murderous attack by coolies emplayed on548 words
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Article70 1912-07-11 24 Durbab site Rejected. Simla, June 7th. The town-planning experts consulted with regard to the new capital at Delhi have now officially decided against the Durbar site for the permanent capital. They have selected a location in the south-western suburbs of the city, which offers good drainage and70 words
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Article186 1912-07-11 24 His Majesty the lung of Italy has been Pleased to confer the order of the Crown of Italy on Mr. Attilio Diana of Bangkok. The friends of Mr. W. C. Suter, chief clerk ,n the Secretariat, will be sorry to hear that his health is very indifferent \ery soon after186 words
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Article1080 1912-07-11 24 Ordinary Meeting, Friday, July sth. PUESBXT. I if" _s Th ovl Sir tml%bm -Young. K.c.M.o. H. h The Officer Com minding the Troops. j Col. H. E. Livingstone. The Hon. the Ag. 01. Secty.. A. T. Bryant. Col. Teens. J. O. Anthoniz. the Col. Engineer. F. J. Pigott.1,080 words
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Correspondence.
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Article400 1912-07-11 24 To The Editok, Dear Sir, You are quite bold, for your staid paper, in your article of yesterday morning, headed, a Yictim of Malay Piracy." I am quite sure that your remarks will meet with the sympathy of the public, and although they may call400 words
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Article176 1912-07-11 24 Amongst the company present at the dinner to His Majesty's .)iul{r<>s at the Mansion House on IStfa inst. were Mr. Justice Thornton -Strait- Settlement-', and Mr. F. A. Ha/eland Olongkon^'. Thismoruing, by the'^Vin/ewsAlice. Mr and Mrs W. G. Blunn leave the Strait-, after a residence of If years. Mr and176 words
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Article2186 1912-07-11 25 AN INTERESTING REPORT. ■-.the table of the Council yesterday iflamUOU there was placed the report of the Commission to enquire into the quarantine Ordinance and Regulations appointed in August last year, and consist ing of the hon'ble- C. J. Saunders and Wallace Cook Drs. Murray Robertson and Chuan2,186 words
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Article142 1912-07-11 25 There has been much excitement in Penang over the football ground and at a meeting of the association. Mr. Coiman said he believed the main cause of the trouble was betting. Frequently two or three thousand dollars changed hands amongst the natives altera match. Mr. Cnscaden said142 words
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Article172 1912-07-11 25 BLACHAN NGAPEE." This paragraph refers to the Burmese method of preparing Xga pee," which is wrongly spelt below. It is the equivalent of the Malayan blachan One of the most unsavoury of all the foods eaten by man must surely be the Burmese delicacy Xapee." Its prepara tion is described172 words
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Article447 1912-07-11 25 Before Mr Justice Fisher. Mr .Justice Ebden, Mr Justice Sproule. E. Meyer Bros. vs. Tze Hai Tong. In this case iu which plaintiffs appealed against the Chief Justice's decision regarding a claim for recovery of |10j000 in respect of four cheques, the Court dis missed the appeal and447 words
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Article304 1912-07-11 25 Bombay. June 24. The Advocate of India states that early ou Sunday morning the operator on duty at Back Bay wireless station. Bombay, was called up from some vessel in distress. Although he repeatedly asked for the name of the vessel, her latitudinal position, and other particulars,304 words
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Article87 1912-07-11 25 Furniture valued at $■',:> has been stolen from Tan Seng Boon's house at SO, Bras Basah Road. Two bodies were found yesterday, tbat of a Hokieu hanging by the neck near the 44 mile on the Serangoon Road, and the corpse of a Malay which was found in the Bukit87 words
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Article1123 1912-07-11 26 AITION AOAINST WKI.L-KNOWN FIRM. Before Mr. Firmstone, first magistrate, on Saturday, Sim Kia Jan, managing pro prietor of Chin Huat Hin Oil Trading Company, and Chua Sek, owner of twakow No. 2252, were charged with carrying dangerous petroleum in twakow No. 2252 without the supervision of a responsible1,123 words
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Article1483 1912-07-11 26 Fr<mt our own Cornsponaent.} Edinburgh, June 13. When Sir Henry Campbell Bannermau formed his Cabinet in 1905, Sir Robert Reid, who so long represented the Dumfries Burghs in the House of Commons, was appointed Lord Chancellor. He wa6 the first Scotsman siuce the days of Lord Campbell to1,483 words
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Correspondence.
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Article426 1912-07-11 26 To THE EIfITOK. Sir, "Comus" drags a red herring SCI OSS the trail. So long as the maimed beggar was allowed to take what people offered him in the way of alms, he was sure of a decent living, for if he did not get it.426 words
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Article353 1912-07-11 26 WeU-Armed Chinese. Following are additional particulars of the daring gang robbery at Pusing. near Ipoh, on Thursday night: It was about 9.30 p.m with tbe moon just rising and people about the place. when the gang, it appears, rushed iuto the Towkay's shop, which is a cycle353 words
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Article53 1912-07-11 26 There was no sitting of the Appeal Court yesterday owing to Mr. Justice Fisher being indisposed. The Taiping Branch of the Perak Ladies Rifle Association scored IH4 in the Mi 11b Trophy competition Mrs Pinkney a 2 Mrs Anderson 31 Mrs Murray 31 Mirk AY right 31 Mrs Vanrenen 3053 words
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Article543 1912-07-11 27 Lieut M. M. Napier. 2nd Batt. North Staffordshire Hegiment. is appointed aide de camp tc, Sir W. Egerton. Governor of British Guiana. The uevv padre for Ipoh is tbe Rev. Hone. He should be there about the end of August and will reside in Ipoh. Mr543 words
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Article203 1912-07-11 27 Pm. Cam as or Forc.fi> Noma, A preliminary enquiry was held by Mr. DaviU. second magistrate, yesterday after noon, into a charge of possession of forged Gov ernment currency tive dollar notes amounting to *1.695 brought against a man giving the name of Hoosain and claiming to203 words
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Article934 1912-07-11 27 THE CUP FINAL. BUFFS WIN THE TROPHY. There must have been close upon 8,000 people present on the Esplanade last even ing to witness the final of the Association Cup Competition between the Buffs A team and the S.C.C. Ist XI. EL E. the Governor. Sir Arthur Young934 words
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Article848 1912-07-11 27 Padi Planting Ducuning. lo many the Negri Sembilan appeals as the most interesting of the Malay States from the nature of its Malay Institution*. To others it appeals as a comparatively small State that has got on wonderfully with its rubber plantations. The annual report shows that the848 words
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Article581 1912-07-11 27 ONE DAY'S BAIL. Iu the Supreme Court yesterday morning before the Chief Justice, Sir William Hyndman Jones, an application was made by Mr L. K. Gaunt that bail be allowed to G. Sabatier, who is in custody on a charge of beiug iu possession ot counterfeit notes581 words
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Article218 1912-07-11 27 Governments, any more than individuals, should not venture to prophesy unless they know. When it was decided some time ago to increase the tax upon fire arms to 55 per annum, the reasons alleged were that it would give the Government some control over fire-arms; and would218 words
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Article850 1912-07-11 28 Quicquid agunt homines nostri est farSgo libelli. Juvenai* We have often girded at the pusillauiinit.v of the Government in pushing, and the unfortunate policy of the Opposition iu permitting to reach the statute book, a measure so fraught with serious conse qnences to British trade and850 words
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1276 1912-07-11 28 Monday, July 8, 1912. THE DUFF COMPANY. SURRENDER OF RIGHTS. Price of the Cession. SETTLEMENT WITH GOVERNMENT. The following circular has been sent to shareholders of the above company and gives full details of the new arrangement: "l have the pleasure to inform you that negotiations have been proceeding for1,276 words
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Article256 1912-07-11 28 Successful Exhibition on Satihdav. Balloon ascents and parachute descents are so rare in Singapore that Captain J. W. Price's daring exhibitiou on Saturday afternoon attracted an immense gathering, but, unfortunately for him, the great majority of the spectators did not contribute anything towards his expenses. There were, however,256 words
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Article86 1912-07-11 28 Reports of meteorological observations are getting on splendidly In tbe GazetteWe have now got up to January 1911, for Singapore, Penang, Province Wellesley. Malacca and Lahuau. Christmas Island, observer Mr. W. G. Anderson, Christmas Island Phosphate Co., has got up to May 1912, and it is interesting to read that86 words
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Article211 1912-07-11 28 ro Tm: Bmtou. Sir. Vour correspondent K.A.S.", it seems to me. misses the one great point in his letter appearing in your issue of this date. There ;-re a number of people who are anxious to assist th, 'hinaimm in question but what guarantee is211 words
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Article170 1912-07-11 28 A match was played on the SCground ou Saturday. Telegraphs and <. ;i r rison v the Best, victory resting with the former. Scores. Tm Rust. P. J. Sproule c Sharp b Chamberlain M H. M. Cantrell c Peareth b Jeukins 1 J. A. Scharenguivel b Chamberlain 1 O.170 words
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Article349 1912-07-11 28 The July Mon.hly Medal was plaved foi 011 the Race Course Links on Saturday and Sunday. July nth and 7th. 43 cards were taken out aud Mr. F. L. Robinson won with the nett score of 78. Scores Messrs. O. C. Kuo\ and F. L. Kobineo wou349 words
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1999 1912-07-11 29 Wednesday, July 10 1912, AN IMMOVABLE DIRECTOR. Bikit Timah Sh vhf.hoi.hki.s Dncuxn. An extraordinary meeting of the share holders of the Bukit Timah Rubber Estates. Limited, was held at the oflices of the company. Commercial Cnion Buildings, yesterday to consider a resolution put forward by Mi Oino Pertile. which if1,999 words
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Article909 1912-07-11 29 Last Nfmit's Meeting. The ninth Anniversary Meeting of the Y.M.C.A. was held in the Institute last evening, wheu many members of the Society were present, with their friends, to enjoy the programme that had been ar ranged and to hear what had happened during the909 words
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Article229 1912-07-11 29 His Highness the Sultan of Kelantan accompanied by Mr. J. E. Bishop. Acting British Adviser, and suite arrived from Kelantan in the F.M.S. yacht Sea Belle'' yesterday and landed at oue o'clock in the afternoon at Johnston's Pier. His Highness was met by Captaiu Crofton.229 words
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Article324 1912-07-11 29 Theft from ths Nam Vono." A young Chinaman named Tai Wee Tong. employed as a tally clerk on the steamer Nam Yong," appeared before Mr. Arthur, third magistrate, yesterday afternoon, on a charge of theft of tortoiseshell valued at $900. Mr. G. S. Carver appeared for the prosecution324 words
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Article85 1912-07-11 29 > m> < The Chinese Board of Foreign Affairs has received messages from the Chinese ministers abroad reporting that the Governments of various nations intend to recognize the Chinese Republic this month. The Surrey Ladies Rifle Association organised a meeting at Bisley and in the Times report we read The85 words
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Article1976 1912-07-11 30 PRELIMINARY ENQUIRY OPENED Police Officer Disguised as Malay. A preliminary euquiry was opened by Mr. I 'avid, second magistrate, yesterday, into allegations of forging Government currency notes and possession of implements for forging and forged notes brought by the Crown against Gideon Sabatier, a French Barber, Jules1,976 words
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Article525 1912-07-11 30 tClie preliminary enquiry by Mr. David, second magistrate, yesterday, into the 'gatiens of forging Government curcy notes brought against Gideon Saba- Jules Muller and Mrs. Chio Sabatier, i continued yesterday. The Court was crowded. Mr. G. G. Seth. Deputy Public Prosecutor, appeared for the proscution. Counsel for tbe525 words
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Article118 1912-07-11 30 SMABT Work hv Inseec tok Taylor. Detective Inspector Taylor has dis tinguished himself by making another clever capture of coiners. On Tuesday, Mr Taylor and a posse of detectives went out to Pay ah Lebar and proceeded for a couple of miles along a path leading through plantations118 words
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Article50 1912-07-11 30 _M. mm In 1911 there were 110 private motor cars and IH cars plying for hire in Negri Sembilan. The damage done to laterite roads in the State owing to fast and heavy motor traffic is very great and motor lorries have had to be temporarily prohibited on certain roads.50 words
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Article759 1912-07-11 30 Last night, at the Tentonia Club, in the presence of a very good audience, M Eugene Ossipoff, the leading baritone of the lm perial Opera. Moscow, gave a very MBOUU. ful vocal recital, with the ■BSSSSSUUS of Mr. Norman Peterkiu. who contributed piano solos, Mr. J.759 words
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Article3090 1912-07-11 31 By Submarine Cable]. Reiteb's Service. The first clause of the Home Rule Bill has been adopted by :Jl6 to 2*24, after the olosure. Mr. Asquith s moving the closure led to vigorous protests and a heated scene between the chairman, Mr. Whitley, and Captain Craig, the intervention of Mr.3,090 words
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Article24 1912-07-11 31 More than one hundred American teachers have been selected by the War Department in the Philippines to advance the Americau public school system there.24 words
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Article486 1912-07-11 32 A Resident aud Bettor for M0 years writes: The discussion about proposed betting legislation is at least interesting. I suppose the idea is tohelptheClub by shutting out the bookmakers, and thus get the money now used by the bookies placed on the totalisator and iu the lotteries.486 words
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Article66 1912-07-11 32 A home paper says The Veterans at the Empire Day Parade in E\eter, a week ago, included, in addition to Major Biddell and Captain Finch, Captain Porter, of Brampford Speke, and Lieutenant A. T. Dew, of Pinhoe. Lieut. A. T. Dew was for a good many years in the Marine66 words
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Article373 1912-07-11 32 ATTEMPT TO ASSASSINATE. Hongkong. July Uh. Sir Henry May. the new Governor of Hongkong, made a formal entry on the morning of the 4th (Thursday). An attempt vv as made to shoot him by a Chinaman, but the Governor was uninjured. His assailant, a Chinaman, a young373 words
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Article834 1912-07-11 32 Claim Aoainst Motor SbbvicE Co. Before Mr. Firmstone. in the District Civil Court, yesterday afternoon. Mr. E. A. Bbrman claimed 5450 damages from tbe Singapore Marine Motor Service Company. Ltd.. for wrongful dismissal. Mr. 11. I). Mundell appeared for the plaintiff and Mr. F. M. Elliot was834 words
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Article1219 1912-07-11 32 RUBBER STERLING COMPANIES. Cap. Issue. Paid. Last Div Bcffks skllkhh 85 000 2s 2s Allagar 8% 2 I 9ft 150,000 2s 2s Anglo- Malay 70% 14 0 15 ift 50,000 2s 2s Batang Malaka 2 0 8 8 30,000 1 1 Batu Caves 40\ iut £i2 0 0 If1,219 words
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Advertisement50 1912-07-11 32 H. L. COGHLAN CO. AUCTIONEERS, VALUERS AND SURVEYORS No. 5, Raffles Place. AALUATIONS of Real and Personal Property for Sales, Mortgage and Estate Duty AUCTIONS conducted of land, House Property, Furniture and other effects. ESTATE MANAGEMENT and COLLECTION of RENTS under supervision of Experienced Staff. RUBBER AUCTIONS held weekly. mwt50 words
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