The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 5 September 1918
1918-09-05
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Title Section15 1918-09-05 145 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1918, No 1,623,15 words
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Article194 1918-09-05 145 LIAOCKI. PAGB Ths Rubbc»i Situation 145 United Malaya Cou.iryl 145 rorre=_ m the We.t 145 Ths Cz»ebo*B)ovaks 145 War Funds Ord.r.arcn 14g The Issuo m China 145 lbe German Retreat 148 Aic Raids on Germ, oy 146 The Western War Map 146 The Straits m 1917 147 A Municipal194 words
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Article118 1918-09-05 145 Sept 4 "to (175 tecs) r $156.00 v 20.00 > i'-*a>je Ho. J. 24.t Quilt*! C>i^t No. I 22. CO Npp«i 3i»ek otdin. B'poro 80 Oj tppei .v a B 60 00 le fcfci ..< nom |i 0 lo Ull Ik J noa Blnok) ,<-. no taoa <■ Bttl]118 words
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Domestic Occnrrences.
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Article22 1918-09-05 145 Scheekder.— On August 30, at Mildreda" 149. Last Coast Road, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. i Wa L. Schberdbr, a bon.22 words
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Obituary18 1918-09-05 145 At the Sailor's Home, on August 39th, Jceeih C..OK Hudson, rged 65. Superintendent of the Sailor's Horn:.18 words
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Article435 1918-09-05 145 A moil from Home is expected on Fri day. This weekly leaves ta race row. Ths :.:.»_u;.i meeting of the B ilgownie Rubh-.r Instates was held this week at which the cbiii man, tbe hon ble Mr R C M Kinui r. ■ry, said that the profit435 words
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Article29 1918-09-05 145 I C-Jaaswen as m Sept 4 1.-.*.]? t fi 5.4 1-8 Psac rsn d B r I Si 3 4 BOTSI Bapine ie.es Re_el r. 1 i» *9$29 words
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Article, Illustration474 1918-09-05 145 The Rubber Situation. Aug 30. I tea j is« j -ht ?jor> lift* •u'ettUB'., i/ s*o«-^^r *->d -nMbad V7 •«i_t Ama p*t '<,: Yntffc b»_ xIor.ou-5 pt«c*f»-; _Uv.it The question of the day with planters is what Government is going to do either j to restrict production and or to474 words
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Article490 1918-09-05 145 The United Malaya Counci', which still fails to obtain the adherence of Perak —largely we believe owing to personal disagreement with a portion of its personnel was to have held a meeting of its Executive Council m Kuala Lumpur yesterday. It may be hoped that it took490 words
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Article379 1918-09-05 145 Good progress continues to be made on the Western Front. Three of the army advances continue at a rate vastly better than m previous counter attacks* and we must recognise this movement of the Allies as the counter attack to Germany's las-'j series of379 words
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Page 145 Advertisements
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Advertisement88 1918-09-05 145 Bobseribers lo lbs "Singapore Free Press" weekly returning from Europe to the Straits by any of lbe mail lines, are invited to send to the Manager the name of their steamer and I date of arrival m Singapore. Copies will then I bs mailed to meet them at various ports88 words
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Advertisement25 1918-09-05 145 ALWAYS RELIABLE A SPIN ALL'S GREY MOTOR I TYRE PUNT STOCKISTS HIN WATT Co., Head Office, Motor Works Dep.., U2 Market Street. 80, Orchard Road25 words
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Article596 1918-09-05 146 Tbe announcement m the XVescr Zeitung concerning the Czechs, published yesterday, has possibly been allowed to be despatched via Amsterdam with tbe object of creating an impression that tho coming misfortunes of Germany are due to the inability of her Ally Austria to support her m the field596 words
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Article177 1918-09-05 146 Assuming that the War Funds Ordin anoe passes through all stages on Monday, not only will the vexed ques tion of Red Cross lo.teries be settled but it will be necessary for the promo ters of all war charities to seek the approval of the Governor For177 words
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Article600 1918-09-05 146 The while great, issues are being fought on the battlefields of the west, issues apparently as great are being fought out m China, but with the characteristic give aud take of the Chine-e nation, which is always readyto compromise rather than fight to the600 words
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Article312 1918-09-05 146 The news from the west front con tinues to be entirely satisfactory The German retreat, which was evidently a movement long planned, continues but i-» being carried out under cor Jitions imposed by the Allies, that isio say the enemy is being pressed so hard by the312 words
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Article444 1918-09-05 146 Oo caret* 1 1 consideration the column headed m yesterday's issue Rombing the Enemy will be seen to be almost as ioiportant news as the capture of Bailleul and more so than the oooupa tion of Kemmel Hill. For though these two event,, are444 words
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Article259 1918-09-05 146 The effect of tbe operations m the Western Front as to length of lin« i« well shown m a skeleton m ip I repartd bf Mr S Tomlinson, of which bi b* kindly sent us a cory. The direcl from Lens to R ires is about a259 words
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Article909 1918-09-05 147 The Straits In 1917. Sept 4 In the annual rei >•-. on th 3 Straits we i orally look for figures oo -> an estimate o( the C y 1 pro( from year to i oi t i on the table of ktive Coon il on Monday i :i froo.909 words
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314 1918-09-05 147 A Municipal Imposition. sept 4 and 5. Fre: i their gas, water and elec.rici'y customers the Municipal Commissioners of (Singapore collect something like $150 000 a month. They continue to impose roe nefarious condition that when '.he deposit paid down approaches the value of one month's consumption the cost of314 words
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Article1125 1918-09-05 147 The progress of tl a Allied armies on j tbe West Front, is greater than most men wood have thought possible two j months ego, when we were reeling back m the north, centre and f-ruth from tbe desperate i heavy b ows delivered by1,125 words
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Article353 1918-09-05 147 M's G Pinkleston returned Ccora Singapore to Klang per s b Perak on Monday. Mr A W B Hamilton m hy cow m Mesopotamia, having stayed only a few dcya m Inrfi?. en route. (Straits Echo). Mifes Helen M Tomlinson has lett for Cairo to join the Civilian Employment Bureau353 words
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Article745 1918-09-05 148 [The dates given ere those of tbe tele grams from London J Aug 27. British occupy Montaubon, i High Wood, Beugnaire, outskirts ot Longueval, etc, Aloug the Senses they have now passed line held after 1917 offensives up to time of German attacks. German losses are very745 words
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Article207 1918-09-05 148 At the annual general meeting held at the Club House on Aug 28 th_. following were elected of__c_ bf-^rers lot the ensuing year. President Mr Khoo Ho S*ee; VicePresident; Mr Yong Cheng Lye; Hon Secretary Mr Pog Kong Teck; Han Assistant Secretary Mr Scow Bo| Tian Hon207 words
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Article144 1918-09-05 148 Twenty persons, including ten Europ cans, were yesterday charged before Mr W L'-nfcham Carter, senior magistrate, with having m their posses. ion and under their control, Artemis, without permits from the licensing officer They were fined 50 cents each and tbe guns were confiscated m every case, his144 words
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Article132 1918-09-05 148 Singapore, 4th Sept. Rubber. The tone of the market since the auctions of the 28th ultimo has been steady. The weekly auctions this morn ing opened to a good attendance of active buyers and throughout the day the demand for most grades was very fair. Beforo the132 words
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Article204 1918-09-05 148 Mr. Hon-bu, who has been Secretary of Japanese P. holers' Association of Mil ay a for .ome years, bas had to relinquish his appointment owing to failing health and is returning to Japan next week, (M.M.) A Minila contemporary sa^s Manila is m need of another hotel. Accommodations for visitors204 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter302 1918-09-05 148 To the Editor, Sir, Judging from the static. ir> g-veniu your leaders of th nsoraleg one I* forced to tbe conclusion th tl however |r*at the of our Qovaromeat sn^ Cty Father., Justice and iloncr upp* at to be quite eubscrviant to their i .tillable greed m302 words
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Letter255 1918-09-05 148 To the Editor. Dear Mr Editor, Your leader writer to day works up a tine Indignation at tbe iniquities ofthe Municipal Com ml loners m collecting payment io idva:)?r from their gas water and electricity customer- The practice is "nefarious"; i. is r. t just or decent"; it255 words
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Article269 1918-09-05 148 Cricketers will be interested fo know that m Shanghai tbe eigh_ b»l! over is now m vogue and likely to be retained during the whole of the present e.ason. Parents and guardians of school children m Singapore may 09 reminded I hat the long midsummer vacation will exnire on the269 words
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Article299 1918-09-05 148 A joint conferenca of repreaentati*. of the Education Departments 0 f ml Straits Settlements snd the Federat Malay States opened m Kuala Lum on Friday mornig under the Chairm^ eh.p of the Hon'he Mr H W Firrusto* 0 Director of Educ. m. < n. ne There were pr. i299 words
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Article457 1918-09-05 148 m^m Instead of conventional mourning American women will wear a black band on the left arm, with a gilt stir on it for I each member of the family who lis-., fallen m the war. The Deputy Controller of Lnbour, Pen sng, telegraphing on Thursday, Eaid that 925 codies had457 words
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Article1101 1918-09-05 149 HON BLE MR KINDERSLEY ON THE SITUATION. TBB SUPFRESSBS TELEGRAM. The fourteenth ordinary general meeting of the Balgownie Rnbber Estates, Ltd, was held yesterday at the offices of the secreta/ies, Messrs Derrick and Co. There werp oresent the hon'ble Mr R C M Kindersiey (presiding), A W Bean1,101 words
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Article333 1918-09-05 149 Tie following is the sixth report of the Directors to the shareholders to be presented at tho annual meeting on Sept 10 at Barker and Cos offices. The profit on Mining Account for the year is $59,207.76 aud after charging depreciation the profit and LO6S Account shows333 words
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Article296 1918-09-05 149 Before tbs Coroner, Dr Murray Robert son, on Saturday, an inquest was held into the circumstances attending tbe death of a Boyanese named Nevadi bin Simpet alias Hsnafse bin Simpet who was drown ed whilst attempting to save the life of a Javanese child wbo was m296 words
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Article65 1918-09-05 149 A spacial commission appaicted io iuvrs.tgale tbe iaetreetioa of tha Italian battleeblp Beaedatto Brio h*s establi.hed that the crimp whr i ceomplit-bed by m^ans of a machine somewba* m the style of an a'atm clock, wLich bad been imported by lhe sccu«eJ man Cat pi from Swi'iei land, and wbich65 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter463 1918-09-05 149 To the Editor s r Apropos your extract from the Times" on Malarial Soldiers and A National Responsibility" which appeared m your issue of the Ist August, I nave it from very reliable authority that there need not be one single death from malaria it Ihe cases463 words
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Article235 1918-09-05 149 The Governor, Mr A C Pearson, writes m ths annual rsport. Tbe State m common with other British possessions found itself confronted by numerous problems and difficulties due to the war and tbe experience ot oeigh* bouring Colonies was freely profited by m mseting these.235 words
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Article68 1918-09-05 149 Before Mr Ham, third Magistrate, yesterday, a Hylam named Leng Ah Tea, the boy" who first raised the alarm m counpction with the recent shocking double tragedy at the Globe Hotel, North Bridge. rd woe charged with the theft of $.31.60 from the hotel. The accused68 words
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Article60 1918-09-05 149 Found floating m the sea m front of Teluk Ayer Statiou bt 2 p St. on 2, tb* budy rf no unknown raa?e Chinese, ac* no- nt '.-I), was remcved to thS Marine S atioD where it was viewed by lhe Coroner, but owing to the advanced stae*. of deeompesltiea,60 words
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Article364 1918-09-05 149 The weekly meeting of the Rent Assess ment Board was held m the Munioipal c__-C.es yesterday afternoon presided over by tha hon'ble Mr C J Sounders and attended by Meters H Carpmael (assessor), S Tomlinson, E Tessensohn, J A Elias, M Meyer, A M S Angullia and364 words
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Article125 1918-09-05 149 A statement laid on the table of ths Legislative Council yesterday shews that tbs War Tax for 1917 produced the following Singapore 2922 individuals paid an average rate ot 4 45 per cent on $19 100 COO, tbe tax producing $850 095 870 A-soctHtions (676 Chinese) pa»d 5125 words
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Article305 1918-09-05 149 As an example of the present shipping conditions, a local firm has just received telegraphic information from ons of the biggest manufacturers m tbe United States that an important shipment for them has been despatched from New York by sailing vessel, (B. T Though he has b^en torpedoed seven tiroes,305 words
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Article763 1918-09-05 150 Mr G POven acknowledges with much pleasure the receipt of $20 from Sandy per Mies F B Pearce, Kuala Lumpur, as a donation towards the Blue Cross Fund. A copy of .he American cable censorship regulations is on file at the American consulate and can be763 words
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Article229 1918-09-05 150 Government Views Outlined. From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, Aug 29. At the P A M meeting, speaking on rubber restriction, the Chairman said this was the greatest crisis which had ever confronted 'the rubber industry, yet the Government had waited a full month before ccnsultiog those229 words
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Article164 1918-09-05 150 DEATH OF Mr LOKE CHOW KIT. From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, Aug 29. The death has occurred of Towkay Loke Chow Kit. Tbe deceased gentleman was a native of Penang where he was educated at the Free School and subsequently started business m the employment of Messrs Katz Brothers164 words
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Article23 1918-09-05 150 From Our Own Correspondent Knala Lumpur, \ug 29. In the Perak water rights appeal judg ment has been reserved.23 words
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Article177 1918-09-05 150 The annual general meeting of the Penang St Andrew's Society was held at the Penang Cricket Club on Monday, presided over by Mr J L Lonie. Io his speech, the chairman said that notwithstanding the number of membars who had gone Home to join up, the177 words
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Article77 1918-09-05 150 As a net result of the two performances given m tbe Victoria Theatre on August Ist and 3rd the Blighties have been able to hand over to Mr Ii B Ward, the Hon Treasurer of the King Albert Civilian Hospital Fund, the sum of $1 357 52. Considering77 words
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Article65 1918-09-05 150 Tbe National Union Club met the United Scholars football team on Wednesday evening ou the St Jo.eph In»tilution ground m a friendly gam*, of soccer. The game wa_ very fast and interest ing and ended m a draw. The NUC team was:—F Albuquerque, M H Adam, A Hamid, H Ahmat,65 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter1223 1918-09-05 150 To the Editor Sir, TOe Anti Lottery moral and etrictlyl egal brigade or is it a .quod can best damn that ally of the Devil aod unlawfulness Incarnate, alottery. aquarter of which goes to tbe Red Cross Fund and the prizes of which are m War Loan Bonds,1,223 words
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Article165 1918-09-05 150 A correspondent, sends U9 a copy of a Circular published m tbe Jamaica Daily Gleaner of June 26th 1918 LNo Gambling for War Charity. Police Warning. London, May 29. Tbe Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis desires to call the special attention of al) who are i_.tere.ted m the165 words
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Article141 1918-09-05 150 The undermentioned Singapore proper ties were sold by auction at the saleroom of the Commercial Rubber Co, No 3 Raffles Place, on Wednesday afternoon Eight pieces of freehold land situate cff Teluk Kurau Rjad, area 14,41*8 sq ft, bought by V N Nacbiappa Chitty for 1600. Ten pieces141 words
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Article151 1918-09-05 150 Tho Excelsior states that tbe historic house at Chateau Th'erry, where La Fontaine was born, has been destroyed by bombs end German shells. Messrs Katz Bros, Penang. inform as that tbe boilers for Taiping lin Dredging Co will be shipped by steamer loosing Austrclia on Bspl '20. All Sarawak postage151 words
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Article113 1918-09-05 151 Tbe Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its usual auctions 0n Wednesday and Thursday when there was offered for sale 1,897,890 lb. (Tons 847.27.) Oce lo 1 Ribbed Smoked Sheet 7,231 lb lold for 47i centf pur lb. Tbe next Auction will be held on Wedue-day,113 words
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Article265 1918-09-05 151 Singopore, Aug 29. The quantity catalogued for sale at the Weekly Auctions wbich commenced yester day, .tows a further slight reduction, the to'.al nm. nr.tir.g to some 912 tone only. T^ere w..s a much better attendance of setivs Boyeri throughout the sales than has been the case265 words
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Article139 1918-09-05 151 Singapore, Aug 29. The weekly rubber auction held yesterday and to day opened rather quietly, but, owing to manufacturers coming m to buy, improved very considerably and closed at best. On tbe flr.t day Fins Pale Crepe and Ribbed Smoked Sheet both reached 46 cents per lb,139 words
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Article344 1918-09-05 151 Singapore, Aug 29. Tbe Share Market is exceptionally dull entirely owing to the uncertain future of our two main industries, tin and rubber. As regard* the tin position, the price for smelted tin has been steadily reduced by one dollar a day and the sales since the344 words
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Article329 1918-09-05 151 22nd 28th August, 1918. I Tbe share market has been weak during the above period and although the basic cause is probably the unprofitable condi tion of our rubber industry, tin and industrial shares were affected [more than rubber shares themselves. Rubber Auction results 21st329 words
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Article413 1918-09-05 151 SHAFTO STEVENS SENTENCED. Before Mr Justice Whitley, presiding over the Assizes, yesterday, the hearing was concluded ot the charges against Mr Shafto Sidney Stevens, formsr manager of Messrs Dupire Bros' Rubber Department. Tbe accused, cross examined by Mr Mundeil, said he would admit that, he made a mistake413 words
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Article89 1918-09-05 151 Arrangement*, have ju.t been completed for lhe building of four whip* of J1 000 tons each, by the K<uogna_x Dockyard, to the order of the US OevarsasenS Preli micaiy work has -.Irnadj Hiarled at Ki»x.g van, fcbys the Shanghai Mi-reury, where very big extension* are m contemplation iti &ue vicinitj89 words
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Article935 1918-09-05 151 THE ANNUAL MEETING. The snanal general meeting of the Singapore Cticket Club was held m the pavilion last evening. The President (Mr D V Perkins) was m the cba'r, and there were pre. ent Messrs S Dunn, H M Cantrell, O P Griffith Jonei, R A Parish935 words
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Article636 1918-09-05 151 [The dates given are those of the telegrams from London Aug 20. Germans now threatened with enflankment on Aisne line and also on Guanines Roye-Lassigny line. Will probably be forced to retire from Vesle and Aisne lines to Cbemin des Dames. French attack on 10 mile front636 words
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Article788 1918-09-05 152 The next Assizes m Singapore will open on Sep. 17, m Penang on Sept 16. Mr C G Mawson, Central Malaya Trad ing Co, Singapore, is granted a town auctioneer's licence. Mr C A Panicker, former); of Selangor Estates, has joined the staff of a rubber788 words
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Article174 1918-09-05 152 What Government Mi^ht Do From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, Aug 30. The Rubber Committee has now been appointed as a Commission, entitled the Rubber Industry Protection Commission. A third meeting was held yesterday. Sub committees were formed at the first and second meetings for the purpose174 words
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Correspondence.
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Letter346 1918-09-05 152 To the Editor Sir, I could not help reading the several letters on lotteries which appeared m your paper with feelings other than contempt tor the M Unco Guid and amusement at their clever sophistries. Upon my word, I never knew until now that we bad 6uch346 words
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Article208 1918-09-05 152 To the Editor. Sir, I have occasion nearly every morning to cross the bridge at Pulau Saigcn and frequently witness the unload ing of pigs destined for the abattoir m this district, and it has always struck me that these unfortunate beasts have rather a thin time.208 words
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Article1218 1918-09-05 152 HOUSING TO BE CONSIDERED. An ordinary meeting of tbe Municipal Commissioners was held m the Municipal Board room yesterday afternoon, presided over by Mr W Peel and attended by Messrs A W Bean, W Lowther Kemp, W A Sims, E Tessenshoo, Tan Kheam Hook J A Elias, Roland1,218 words
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Article137 1918-09-05 152 From Our Own Correspondent Penang, Aug 30. At the annual meeting of the Chin Seng Company, Mr B E Robs presiding, it was stated that the company had forged ahead. There was a loss of 117,000 for the year ending February 1915. At tbs end of the137 words
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Article109 1918-09-05 152 From Our Own Corrupondenl Kuala Lumpur, Aug SO. At the meeting of Malayan Collieries Mr J A Russell presided and said that there was no lack ot deruac for Rawang coal, but the output was stationary, owing to Jack of labour and pl^nt. He referred to the charge109 words
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Article146 1918-09-05 152 Tbe annual general meeting of the Keppel Golf Club was held m the dobhouse on Thursday evening. Mr H Aspinall presided, the others present including Messrs H T White, R F Binnie, W Bircbam, F Niblock, W King, H Jackson and D Suttie. The annual report and146 words
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Article28 1918-09-05 152 Mr Justice P J Sproule left Kaals Lumpur for Penong and upon arrival there will proceed to Lumut to besr a civil action of some importance to plants'*'28 words
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Article3200 1918-09-05 153 EXPORT DUTY AND CROP RESTRICTION mmm A general meeting of the Planters Aaso ciation of Malaya was held m the Mercantile Back Buildings Kuala Lumpur, at 1080 on Wednesday morning, there being present a large attendance of delegates of all the D P am Tbe Secretary3,200 words
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Article76 1918-09-05 153 As expected, the challenge round m the SRC Lawn Tennis Championship, played last evening before a large company of spectators, produced a very keen game, and the result was that the title changed hands. W A Aeria, holder, was beaten m the first set by76 words
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Article122 1918-09-05 153 After several efforts to ascertain tbe views of the FMS Chamber of Mines m regard to the United Malaya Council, a special general meeting of members, says tbe TOM, was convened for Saturday afternoon m the Chamber's offices m Brewster Road, Ipoh, "for the purpose of122 words
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Article143 1918-09-05 153 Tbe mystericuß fever outbreaks which have been so rife m India and Ceylon, and have become prononnced m Singapore and other places m Malaya, have at last made their appearance m Ipoh, says tbe TOM. I*, is said that during the past fcrtnight or so coolies143 words
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Article1911 1918-09-05 154 Quicquid aaunt homines nostri est farrago libelli Juvenal One likes to think that the brave souls who have gone West m this war did so m tbe best of spirits. We came across this extract from a book by Captain Adams, Nothing of Importance," written a1,911 words
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Article312 1918-09-05 154 KING EDWARD VII MEDICAL SCHOOL The result of the Autumn Examination, 1918. is es follows First Professional, Examination. The following have completec the i xamina^ion (not m order of merit) P V.rtha-r-i .h, P Thillainathan, Chan Jim Swee, Mt6s Hannah Tan. Miss O Mc I ity c, Geo Oorloff, ALg312 words
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Article380 1918-09-05 154 The following oircnlar has been issued by the Singapore Automobile Club. Registration and Control of Drivers. Msmbers are advised that the Police Office keep a close record of all motor car drivers. This record is available for the use of Owners on application at tbe Chief Police Station,380 words
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Article136 1918-09-05 154 EASTERN TUNGSTExTIuT Frarn Owe Own Corr«*md#ni f Xc !a Lumpur, Km |1 At the Bastsra Tungsten fl m meeting Mr Hsnggler prsntdej „rrt that only half th. antbosissd ci P iUlt2 been issued Th. s« M OT( the bank ol MIB.OOO. Tbe direnor! were contemplating tho136 words
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Article129 1918-09-05 154 From Our Own Corrsspondent Kuala Lumpur, Aug 81, At the resume! inquiry rpgarding the death of Mr J W 0 Ellis acting Deputy Controller of Labour. F M S), Sir E Brock man and Mr H G R Leonard (Deputy Can troller ot Labour) gave evidence.129 words
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Article503 1918-09-05 154 Sir Henry Blake, Governor of Hongkong 1898 1903, left £20 780. Messrs F M Campbell and P J a Williami have returned from Australia. (M M.) Messrs W D Froser and J G Ord bava returned from Australia. (M M.) Amongst the names of those gazetted on Aug 16 as503 words
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Article5078 1918-09-05 155 Tuesday, Se.t 3, 1018, j Ordinary sleeting, Monday, Sept 2. I'KKHknT. H.E. the Governor's Deputy (Mr F. 8. James, C.M.G.) Tbo Hon. Att. General (O. A. Goodman.) Colonial Enginter (F. J. Pigott.) C J Saunders H. W. Firmstone. (apt A. R. Chancellor. 0, W. Darbishire. F. M. Elliot.5,078 words
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Article106 1918-09-05 156 Lewis Roger Hearne. a seafaring man, who tad served with the South African Police Force and m tbe Navy, was yesterday charged before Mr Ham, third Mag»Btrftte. with the theft of a knife and mischief hv breaking plates, the property of tb« Smlora' Home. The accused pleaded106 words
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Article71 1918-09-05 156 The sanction sale of Bukit TiLgah Coconut Estate took place on Aug _4 at Bangkok. The attendance was very smull, and not more than two or three perOODf bid. The property was dnallv knocked down to Mr A R Malcolm for the sum of Tcs 81,000. The estate ia _i71 words
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Article349 1918-09-05 156 Under the auspices ol the proprietors of the Nanyo Shimbnn." the Japano-e community of Singapore held a very euocess ful sports meeting on the Raffi- losticu tion grounds oo Saturday afternoon m honour of the Emperor of Japan* birth day. The field which was co f.-ce and tastefully349 words
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Article214 1918-09-05 156 Training for the O.tob.r meeting opened officially on Saturday, when there was a fair attendance ot owners. Some of the horses on ths list are having short spell after their Penang and Kua) i Lum* pur racing and will probably not h* work ing for a week214 words
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Article228 1918-09-05 156 H E Sir W Manning k c o arrived here yesterday on his way to take, up his nev post as Governor of Ceylon. Tbs steam _r came alongside tbe P nnd O wharf and His Excellency, who is accompanied by the Hon Robert Trefusis, his private228 words
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Article33 1918-09-05 156 It h.-_-) b.en decided not to bold the üßual Carnival a, Manila next year. Ifl is considered lb** the Carnival would be ont ot placi under tho circumstances arising ont of ihe War.33 words
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224 1918-09-05 156 Wednesday, Sept 4, 1918. RUBBER RESTRICTION. Tbe Overseas Committee of the Rnu Association of America tend the an important telsgrnras PPead»d On the 19th of aeeert, w enr fo.lowing cable to Ihs Bebbsf Ls of America. Inc.- Ab5 °ciati 0Q 'News item only. Information I. band atrongly confirms growing bell224 words
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Article217 1918-09-05 156 The following properties were disposed of by auction by Me .ers Ching Kong Lee and Co at their Saleroom on .Monday after noon. There was a large attendance ol intending purchasers and tbo bidding was brisk. Leasehold Land and Houses, Nos 100 South Bridge-rd and 1,2, 3 and217 words
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Article257 1918-09-05 156 In the F M S Gazette ie publUhed the draft of tbs Final Supply Enactment, 1617, dealing with a sum of 99,668,148.71. Mr Malcolm Beranger bas purchased the coasting steamer Francis Gamier. She il to trade between Penang and Puket (BT.) Mr C C Cornwall, proprietor of Solits Estate, who257 words
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Article9219 1918-09-05 157 Lcndoo, Aug 28.— Field Marshal Haig 9H} s: We captured on Tuesday Foucau CO urt, south ol the Somme, which the enemy had held strongly with machine guns. North of the Somme we captured tbe bulk of Trones wood, taking prisoner a Lumber from the Prussian Guard divi9,219 words
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Article765 1918-09-05 159 Amsterdim, Aug 28 Thl ofßfiel wii'er of Vo^sische. Z i ong, «bo is ysu;...y en trussed With Ine usk of preparing the people for a civ nge of policy, el h^rately explains tba. the Garm to atlemptt to force a decision mean lhal Lbe muc rnanlei hammer b765 words
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Article82 1918-09-05 159 m Negotiations are now m progress between tbe Belgian authorities and various Japanese chemical firms m Osaka, Tokyo, and other districts, for employing Belgian workmen who are no« out of employment. Since the matter was h ought to tbe attention ot the Japanese Government, by the Belgian authorities f»*_rlf this82 words
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Article1482 1918-09-05 160 Tokio, Aug 24. The War Office states lhat the Czech army on the left bank of the Veraya river was obliged to fall back owing to attack by a superior enemy on Ang 20 on their right wing, namely, Kalraikoff's detachment near Autonoska. The Japanese near Saiyegina covered1,482 words
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Article98 1918-09-05 160 __c* Messrs W P W Ker and J Robert3on era appointed members of the Compensation Board under the Imperial Order m Counoil of Oct 26, 1896 vice Messrs E E Adamson a;: d C I Carver, resigued. With reference to the Regulations pub lisbed m the Gazette Ex raordinary of98 words
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Article165 1918-09-05 160 New York, Aug 28. A message from Nogales states tba. a frontier Incident has has developed into serions firing between the border guards. There have been numerous American densities and it is estimated that tbe Mexicans have lost 100 killed and 200 wounded. London, Aug 28 The Board of165 words
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Article584 1918-09-05 160 London, Aug 80.—The Press Bureau gives detail*, the week's air activity which show tbat over 2CO tons of bombs were dropped on the enemy's organisations m the bailie area txijne. We also raided Germany 17 times and constantly raided tbe Belgiau coa.tal area. Some places were visited584 words
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Article30 1918-09-05 160 More food-riots m Austria I What's the matter with tho.e people Always thinking cf their stomach when the fate of tbe German Emperor is at stake f —(Pittsburg Gazette Timee30 words
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Article829 1918-09-05 160 London, Ang 28.- The OsstlU m stirring stories cf deeds of beroi 0| indomitable ccnrage. Tv fho Cl Qd long list of Awt mentions bi XiXZ* 01 Keyes, commanding the bov.r nit connection with the second block in_!!____ l tion at O.tend on tbe nigh, of829 words