The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 30 August 1917
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Title Section15 1917-08-30 129 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 1917 No, 157015 words
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Article181 1917-08-30 129 LEADERS PAGE Traffic Regulation 129 The War Position 180 Enemy's New Field Tactics 180 Kerentky's Task JBO The Rents Bill 180 Propaganda 181 Silver prices and boarded dollars 131 POLICE AND COURT NEWB. Attempt to Trade with the Enemy 185 Bailiff m Liquor Shop 140 LETTERB TO THE EDITOR.181 words
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Article51 1917-08-30 129 -G_UB_TID Die so Aug. 29.> 4 s 24i ii dji-laC- 24$ Ptivaa aaadila _ma 24 27-82 'innoa demand Bank 818 Ibdia, T. T. 169 Hss&KOfato, Uama-d 29f%Prem Yokohama, demand 1091 -Java, demand 182$ B*_sb.o_., demand 66} Sovnunisß., Bank Buying >w 18.64 i---.*r ti Bn_i_c_ Rate 6% B?v Rlthreaj Lcnion51 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article16 1917-08-30 129 Hadden.— At Batavia on S7th instant to Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Hadden, a son.16 words
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Article84 1917-08-30 129 Hall- Wem yes.— At St. Albans Church, Bournemouth, on 28th June, 1917, by the Rev. W. H. Thompson, A. 8. Hall, of Penang, to Laura Lilian Wemyss, daughter of the late Mr. Leith Wemyss, m i.n.a., Penang, and Mrs. J. Leith Wemyss, of Bournemouth. HOUBTONNIBBEN.— At St. George's Church,84 words
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Obituary20 1917-08-30 129 Bateman.— At Kuching, Sarawak, on Aug. 16th. 1917, Emily Lydia, beloved wife of Mr. H. Bateman. Aged 37 years.20 words
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Article29 1917-08-30 129 Anderson.— On 15th Aug. 1917, a-Corporal A. S. Anderson, Royal Engineer., third son of the late Mr. Anderson, United Engineers Ltd. and Mis. Anderson of Aberdeen.29 words
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Article236 1917-08-30 129 The last mail from Home arrived on Thursday week with dates to July 19. This weekly leaves on Friday. Much discussion has been aroused this week on motor driving m Singapore, and several articles on the Traffic Peril are included m this issue. The tone of the236 words
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Article175 1917-08-30 129 Aug. 29 Tin (100 tons) M till. oo Gamelat 16.00 Gain, lav Gab a No. 1 28.00 Qamaiei Caae No. t 21.0 C Fappai Black ordln. c pore 28.00 Feppea, (Wnite laia) 87.00 Natmefi UlO ta file t nom. Natmefs (80 to the .a nora M&ea (Bondn) nom. Clovae175 words
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Article, Illustration1218 1917-08-30 129 •i<- SmM t-a ih-mii the T.ii,\*i rijfc: _**«•«<, *__>Tfcd ly |_ta_Ml *id ._kft__ if 2_!a'» S.w* trttrio Trrtb a** ./-►-•on, or<ietptx A**."» **»___4a- f \Wice »bo La* Aug 24. The importance which the question of the regulation of street traffic m Singapore has assumed is sufficiently proved by1,218 words
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Page 129 Advertisements
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Advertisement172 1917-08-30 129 Subscribers to the "Singapore Free Press" weekly returning from Europe to the Straits by any of the mail lines, are invited to send to the Manager the name of their steamer and date of arrival m Singapore. Copies will then be mailed to meet them at various ports of call.172 words
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Article646 1917-08-30 130 Aug 25. A rather curious situation exists as regards the prosecution of the war at present. The enemy is being very heavily pressed at three points, m Flanders by the British and French, m France by the French, m Austria by the Italians. He is apparently making646 words
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Article587 1917-08-30 130 Aug 27. The bulk of the wire news of the day comes from the correspondents, which is naturally unacceptable to those who are anxious to get on with the war" while they have their "ohota hazri." The tales of valiant fights well fought are told. Whether587 words
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Article624 1917-08-30 130 Aug 28. The man least to be envied m Europe at the present time is M Ker. ensky, the Russian Premier. He has not just got to be the motive power of Russia, but he has to create his machine of Government. Wilhelm, Karl, Hindenburg, Mehmed V have624 words
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Article624 1917-08-30 130 Aug 29. The Legislative Council on Monday gave considerable attention to the I Q crease of Rent (War Restriction) Bin and agreed to certain principles which will be generally approved. They also adopted certain amendments which had been suggested m the public press, and this rather takes624 words
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Article822 1917-08-30 131 A writer m a Japanese journal raises the rather interesting point as to whether official propaganda really pays for the money and trouble expended upon it and cites as an instance of its uselessness the failure of the German efforts to realise any particular advan tages. Looking at the822 words
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1088 1917-08-30 131 Aug 80. The price of silver continues to rise and a late telegram gives it as 4od an ounce, This has caused an extraordinary amount of disturbance m silver using countries, m India, Hongkong, Shanghai, where the exchange has risen to an unprecedented height. Remembering1,088 words
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Article265 1917-08-30 131 It will interest the friends of Mr A C Corbetta, to hear that he is now comman ding a Company of the Dublin Fusiliers, with the rank of Captain. He has been mentioned m divisional despatches. A fire broke out m one of the mines on Malayan Collieries a few265 words
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Correspondence.
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233 1917-08-30 131 To the Editor, Sir, While at my friend'- hou-e m the Chines* Village off Rangoon Roa d ye^terday it h ippened that the collector ol the gro__d rent c.me round to collect rent due for last Chinee** uioo.i My fri_„(i was informed233 words
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Letter120 1917-08-30 131 To the Editor, Sib, In the correspondence on (he Traffic Peril, JRL mentions that the existing regulation as to the shading of car lamps, is inadequate. This is obviously the case, but the remedy suggested by him would not improve matters. Painting the reflector black would render tbe120 words
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Article299 1917-08-30 131 The Malay Mail commenting on the above matter and the interest it is arousing iv Singapore says Residents m the Federated Malay States will agree that the problem here is no less acute. The Deputy Public Prosecutor, addressing the Court at the last Seremban Assizes, stated that299 words
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Article91 1917-08-30 131 The "Empire" statep The large number of motor cases brought before the magistrates of Calcutta finds an echo m Mr Clarke's report of the Calcutta Police during 1916, when 1,403 parsons were prosecuted and 249 warned for petty breaches of rules. Mr Clarke complains that the small91 words
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Article58 1917-08-30 131 A regulation was itmed m a Gazette Extraordinary yesterday making it an offence unauthorised!} to wear any naval, military, police or other official uniform, or badge, decoration or medal for any person to falsely represent himself to be an official or for any person to supply such, unauthorised uniform or58 words
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Article1541 1917-08-30 132 PART 1. I have already told you on no account to give details of the composition of any of the armies, and I hope this will be the last time it will happen." This rebuke to an over enterprising journalist has such a modern ring that1,541 words
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Article145 1917-08-30 132 Rubber. Singapore, Aug 29. At this week's Auctions which com* menced to day some 1,105 tons were catalogued for sale. In view of firmer advices from London prices generally were disappointing, and show a further decline on the week. There was a lack of com petition for145 words
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Article33 1917-08-30 132 After continual warnings to the men who fail to attend the drills m the VT C one ot the conditions of exemption —Northampton Borough Tribunal can celled the exemptions of two such men.33 words
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Article1113 1917-08-30 132 111. Oonce you have crossed the bridge near the Saranrom gardens, and turn to the right, the scene is transformed The New Road has disappeared, and m its piace there lies before you a broad white stretch of road, reminiscent of the MaiL Here is another city I1,113 words
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Article232 1917-08-30 132 Government Criticised on Toddy Question. fFrom Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, Aug 29 The P A M meeting was held here to day there being a good attendance. Mr Kindersley, the chairman, m the course of his speech referring to toddy said this question had been referred back232 words
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Article127 1917-08-30 132 The Ho Hong Bank, Ltd, of 6 and 6 Raffles Chambers, was summoned by Mr C J Saunders to appear in the first court yesterday, for failing to send to the Registrar of Companies a statement in form C in schedule A of the Companies Ordin* ance 1915,127 words
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Article243 1917-08-30 132 It was announced m the Patents Court that a British firm has discovered a way of manufacturing M Flavine," the new war antiseptic, by a method which has nothing to do with the German patent covering the product, The Times of Malaya says that m three months the price m243 words
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Article1623 1917-08-30 133 IThe following is one of a series of articles on post war trade problems Bpeci ally written for the Free Press by one with exceptional opportunities ot going into the Bubject.J Malayan Re-export— The Coming Fight —The Fiscal System Wages and Cost of Living— Long Credits.1,623 words
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Article185 1917-08-30 133 Major R A McCulloch, ot the Coldstream Guards, who was an assistant on Bertam Estate, Province Wellesley, when the war broke out and a well known local footballer has returned to his planting post, having been invalided out of the army. He has lost the sight of an eye and185 words
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Article1404 1917-08-30 133 If a master has m hi* employ a low caste fellow of no merit, whom he discovers m his worthle.sness and dismisses from his service, it will perchance happen that ere he depart the rascal will wreak his anger upon hia master privily, so1,404 words
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Article260 1917-08-30 133 At Bournemouth, on 28th June, the marriage of Mr A S Hall, partner of Messrs Robert Young k Co. Ltd Penang, and Miss Laura Lilian Wemyss, daughter of the late Mr J Leith Wemyss, k I■ A, and Mrs J Leith Wemyss, of Bournemouth, was solemnized at260 words
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Article125 1917-08-30 133 The sanction of the Court ha 3 been obtained for the reduction of the Serendah Hydraulic Tin Mining Coy Ltd'a Capital from 1850,000 divided into 85,000 shares ot 910 each to 9170, 0C0 divided into 85,000 shares of 92 each. Seven of the smaller German vessels which had been refuging125 words
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Article801 1917-08-30 134 The Siamese Navy League's special cruiser fund now totals Tcs. 2,402,166. XI IO a record price, was paid at a London auction sale for the Victoria Cross awarded to Private William Jonos for heroism at Rorke'e Drift m 1879. Tho performances of Three Little Plays by801 words
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Article853 1917-08-30 134 MR W. E. HOOPER'S VIEWS. With a view to securing an opinion on the traffic problem as stated by our corres pondent "Motorist," a "Free Press" representative yesterday morning had a chat with Mr W E Hooper, Registrar of Vehicles, at his office m Middle rd, A853 words
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Article47 1917-08-30 134 About a hundred officerß and men of the M S V R, attended the camp held at Drumochter, Port Dickson, from Friday to Monday last There were also encamped m the vicinity upwards of 40 of the Malayan Light Infantry from Seremban nnder Lieut. C W Harrison.47 words
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Article1078 1917-08-30 134 [The dates mentioned are those of the telegrams from London.] Aug 14.— Pope addresses Note to belli- gerents and neutrals appealing for peace and suggesting terms; these are incompatible with Allied war aima. Suspected th^t move is insnired by GermanyChina declares war on Austria and Germany, m1,078 words
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Article224 1917-08-30 134 FIRST DAYS RESULTS. From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpor, Aug 28. The attendance was fair and the weather fine but threatening, The going was good. Planters Stakes. 1. Beaulight, 8.10, Parsons 2. Nor een 9.10. Flynn jB. May B 8.8 Southall. Won by two and four lengths.224 words
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Article74 1917-08-30 134 The annual m .»ting of the company was held yesterday m the Registerf-d offices m Singapore. The Chairman m commenting on the year's work taid bu-iness had bsen good and they were able to increase the dividend. A sum of 370,000 had been put to reserve and74 words
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Article67 1917-08-30 134 The following waa the reault of the Captain's Cup competition. H I Jones 157 scratch 157 net J Binnie 175 16 169 The August Medal resulted as follows. H I Jones 76 scratch 76 net J Binnie 87 8 79 The Ladies Spoon competition was woo by67 words
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Article287 1917-08-30 135 Singapore, Aug 22. Throughout the pa«t week any varia tions m rubber prices that have been made were almost imperceptible with if anything a firmer tendency. The volume of business has accordingly been conPtderabiy reduced, this is largely accounted fer by tbe fact that the latter part287 words
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Article353 1917-08-30 135 BARLOW 'S PRODUCE REPORT. Singapore, Aug 23. At this weeks auctions, which occupied two day?, the quantity catalogued amounted to some 960 tons, of which 858 tons were offered and 606 tona were sold. The tone of the market can only be described as fair and a considerable number of353 words
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Article145 1917-08-30 135 Singapore, Aug 28. At the weekly Rubber Auction held ye: y and today there was a fairly land at prices which average out aume as these paid last week. mosl marked feature ot the sale was a •ti dm c. „and for Fine Pale Crepe which send145 words
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Article32 1917-08-30 135 Mr C O Railton, formerly of Linggi Hantatione, Ltd, has joined the R F A. Sir John Campbell, late of the Tronoh Mineß, Ltd, has won the D S O. <M M.)32 words
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Article360 1917-08-30 135 "Kasian Orang Miskin writes a long letter on the prices of rice too long to publish m full. He says that the Food Committee have done a great service m fixing the price of milk, and urges that they ex tend their operations to other items of rations,360 words
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Article399 1917-08-30 135 India Must Earn What India Wants. Bombay, July 28. The Bishop of Bombay, m a long letter to the Indian Social Reformer on the Indian situation, says that m the present time of excitement the greatest lack m India is deliberate expression of repreeen tative Britieh opinion.399 words
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Article92 1917-08-30 135 Rangoon, July 26. A drowning accident took pl_.ce m tho Royal Lake this morning, the victim being D R Watson (23), covenanted assistant to Steel Brothers and Co, Ltd. Mr Watson, who was practising for Saturday's Regatta, went for a scull and the ehell capsized.92 words
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Article821 1917-08-30 135 Mr C A Osborne, who has for many years been acting as Consul for Sarawak at Jeddah, has just resigned. Mr R B Whitehouse, cadet, has been appointed a passed cadet. Mr N D Mudie is appointed a deputy registrar for the Supreme Court Malacca. Mr821 words
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Article595 1917-08-30 135 Championship and Distribution op Prizes. There was a large company of spectators on the SCC ground last evening to see the challenge round m the champion* ship, the final event m the Lawn Tennis Tournament which has been m progress for the past few weeks.595 words
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Article131 1917-08-30 135 The district court caae m which Mr E F A Swarm, manager ot Messrs Barlow and Co, waa charged with attempting to trade with a black-listed firm, viz, the Import Maatchappij Soenda of Semarang, on May 22, by trying to ship 50 barrels of131 words
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Article92 1917-08-30 135 Mr J B Risk, of Kubang Estate, is leaving for Home nexc month to join up. "The Blighties" are giving further per formancea for the troops m the Victoria Theatre on Thursday, Aug 30, and on Saturday Sept Ist at 9 p.m. prompt. The engagement is announced of Francis Alexander92 words
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Article1152 1917-08-30 136 INSPECTOR HILLS INTERVIEWED. Some facts and opinions of especial iuterest m connection with the traffic question were elicited by a Free Press reporter m the course of a conversation with Inspector Hills, of the Traffic Office. Thia department was formed m February, 1914. Its staff at present1,152 words
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Article629 1917-08-30 136 MR F. WILLIAMSON'S COMMENTS. With a view to reaching true perspective m considering the traffic quca tion, it is proposed to invite the principals of several of the leading motor garages m Singapore to give expression to their sentiments on a matter regarding which they may properly629 words
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Article1285 1917-08-30 136 Quicquid agunt homines nostri est arrago libelli Juvenal. The topic of the week for the Hun, and a very unpleasant topic too, is the dis tressing way m which he is being banged about all over the place. Fritz is finding that it is a very1,285 words
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Article211 1917-08-30 136 Rarely, says the Straits Echo, have we known the Penang Chinese to be so disturbed by any action or proposal of the local authorities as they have been by the new scale of fees for funeral processions, etc, to which we referred m our leading article ot Saturday.211 words
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Article148 1917-08-30 136 From the proceeds of an al fresco fete at Bangkok there is a second instalment of £1,500, which brings the amount raised by the fete, and contributed to the Red Cross Fund, to more than £6 000. Other subscriptions to the Fund include £300 from148 words
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Article114 1917-08-30 136 Amongst the recent contribution-* fc tbe Kitchener Memorial Fund are tb" following British reaidentB m tbe Met her land! East Indies, £466 3s; further amount subscribed by tho residents of Shanghai (makiug a total of £5,446 9s lu_), £4-6 9e lOd; aubscriptions received m Singapore, £381 18s. One of the114 words
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Article369 1917-08-30 137 Bills shortly to be introduced into the Legislative Council are published m the Gazette. An Estate Labourers amending bill extends the liability of employers for the maintenance and treatment m hospital ot coolies on estates from the 80 days now legal to an unlimited time. A Bill for369 words
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Article294 1917-08-30 137 Sc leme of Training. The following Schedule to the Hongkong Compulsory Service Bill Bets forth the training required of the Defence Corps 1. For training purposes the year will be divided into the two following periods Cold weather lsth October to 15th April. Hot weather: 16th April294 words
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Article99 1917-08-30 137 Traffic problems have substantially de veloped with the rapid, continual increase m the number of motorcars m recent years. At present, there are approximately 1,500 motorcars m Singapore, exclusive of motor lorries, traction engines, etc. Thia comparea with about 1,000 cars at the end of la6t99 words
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Article16 1917-08-30 137 The leave of Mr W C Michell has eenb extended tor one month from July 27th.16 words
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Article820 1917-08-30 137 Mr R J Aylward, of Port Dickson, is shortly leaving for Home to join up. Mr N L Lindon. asp, is to go home via Japan and America on eight months' leave. Capt Wood, of the M .'ay States Guides, resently arrived m Ceyh on two820 words
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Article356 1917-08-30 137 "PUNISH THE RECKLESS DRIVERS.'* Further Expert Viewr. A principal of a well-known motor garage on Saturday morning expressed his views on the traffic problem to a Free Press" reporter, and those views lose no weight because of hie disinclination that his name should appear m the matter,356 words
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Article660 1917-08-30 137 Hired Car Difficulties. Mr C W Abrams, manager and proprietor of Abrams' Motor Hiring and Transport Co, was also Been. He mentioned that some months ago he expressed himself somewhat strongly on the question under considera tion, but apparently to no good purpose. Without a doubt, he said,660 words
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Article427 1917-08-30 137 The report for the year ended June 30th for the meeting on Sept 12, says The net profit for the period after making due provision for depreciation amounts to $141,506.88 balance of t3.719.69 brorght forward making a total of $145,226.07 available as at 80th June, 1917, less427 words
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Article180 1917-08-30 137 General regret will be felt m Singapore at the departure of Mr and Mrs Fiahar, who leave for Australia on the 28th. Mr Fisher unfortunately had a break down m health at the beginning of the month, and goee aouth to recruit, with the bett180 words
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Article17 1917-08-30 137 Wooden boats of 1,500 tons capacity are to be constructed m the Philippines for inter -island transportation.17 words
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Article180 1917-08-30 138 rFrom Our Own Correspondent Penang, Aug 25th. At the adjourned meeting of Temerloh Coconutand Rubber Co, the hon'ble Mr A F Goodrich presiding, the directors' report and accounts were passed. $2,000 was voted to the directors as fees. At Kedah annual meeting, Mr Waugh presiding, a final dividend180 words
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Article642 1917-08-30 138 SATISFACTORY YEAR PROSPECTS. The annual general meeting of Nyalas Rubber Estates, Ltd, was held on Saturday at the registered offices, French Bank Buildings, Singapore. There were present Messrs Koh San Hin (chairman), Tan Kheam Hock, Tan 800 Liat, Lee Chim Tuan (directors) and P R Hill (for the642 words
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Article752 1917-08-30 138 Mr C A Fitch, late of Batu Estate, has obtained a commission m the Grenadier Guards. The British National V MC A. Secretary Mr A X Yapp, has been knighted for war work. "Bad language is used m Billingsgate, not so much by the porters as752 words
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Article654 1917-08-30 138 AUTOMOBILE CLUB'S WORK. Hon. Secretary and Motorist."' 11 1 would like to see Motorist and tell him a few things, for he apparently knows very little about the matter," said Mr W A Sime, hon secretary of the Singa pore Automobile Club, seen yesterday morning by a654 words
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Article1125 1917-08-30 138 Mr J A Hamilton's Views. Mr J A Hamilton, managing director of the Central Engine Works, Ltd, is a motorist of great experience, and especi ally qualified to speak on traffic questions. He has kindly supplied us with his views on the problem locally a most useful1,125 words
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Article3598 1917-08-30 139 Ordinary Meeting, Monday, Ang 27. PREBENT. H.E. the Governor (Sir Arthur Young a c.M.o H.E. the General Officer Commanding the troops (Major-Gen, Ridont, c.M.0.) The Hon the Col. Sec, Mr F. 8. James, cm g. The non. Att. General (O. A. Goodman i, Act. Treasurer (H. Harriott.) Col.3,598 words
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Article251 1917-08-30 140 CLAIM FOR DAMAGES. In the Supreme Court yesterday, Mr Justice Sproule, sitting as district judge, heard the cause Keh Koh Chang versus APL Allagappa Chitty, m which the plaintiff claimed $250 for damages for wrongful seizure. The plaintiff stated that on June 29 last, his liquor251 words
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Article128 1917-08-30 140 A large gathering of friends assembled at one of the wharves" yesterday morning, to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs H X C Fisher. Mr Fisher who has been m charge of the Eastern Extension Telegruph Co m the Straits since before the beginning of war, has unfortunately128 words
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Article122 1917-08-30 140 The following have been elected nonresident Fellows of the Royal Colonial Institute Messrs. William H Case (Stiawan;, William L Crick (Gemas), Philip H Hecker (Tampin), Charles L McLeod (Perak), Edward G Wilde (Seremban), William C Phippa and Arthur W Sturgesa (Singapore), Frederick S Pinfold (Peking). Mrs Parker, the late Lord122 words
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Article202 1917-08-30 140 Mr Alma Baker sends the following letter of thanks to the Residents of Malaya, of all nationalities and creeds On the completion Malaya's publicly subscribed Second Squadron of Aeroplanes, I wish as Honorary Organiser of the Malayan Air Squadrons' Fund," to offer you my most sincere congratulations on202 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter2724 1917-08-30 140 Dear Sir, I am glad to see that the above subject is receiving earnest attention by you and the public and it should con tinue to do so until many of the present difficulties have either been eradicated or considerably modified. Briefly I would summarise the causes2,724 words
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Article18 1917-08-30 140 Mr D M Holland, of Third Mile Estate, Seremban, has obtained a commission io the R F A.18 words
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Article1639 1917-08-30 141 r R-aWr'i Bervicel [By "H____n_« Gable] London, Aug 22.— Official The Pre sident of the Board of trade met the Society of Railway Engineers and Fireman and settled the dispute on the basis that Government is pledged to a sympathetic consideration of a shorter working day immediately after the1,639 words
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Article5807 1917-08-30 141 London Ang 21.— Router's correspon' dent at Headquarters aays the Canadiana around Lens launched another attack converging upon the western environments of the town at halfpast four tbis morning Dawn broke with a thick haze. When the infantry went over tho top they saw masses of shadowy grey5,807 words
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Article2437 1917-08-30 143 London, Aug 22.— Austrian communique dated Aug II South of Auzza the enemy slightly drove m our front. After an at tack on Urh our troops maintained their positions until completely surrounded and then cut their way out between Dersela and Wiffach. Attack tailed on the Carso. The2,437 words
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Article3268 1917-08-30 144 Paris, Aug 22.— Infuriated by their defeats at Verdun the Germans committed afresh inexcusable crime. German aero* planes last night Bet fire by means ot incendiary bombs to three French hospitals full of wounded and fired their machineguns at the medical officers and men rescuing the wounded from3,268 words