The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 26 February 1919
1919-02-26
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Title Section15 1919-02-26 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. TEN CENTS SINGAPORE, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 1919. NO. 9,60415 words
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Article229 1919-02-26 1 i The report on Bintan Rubber estates is given on page 7 1 Harm B ton s Circus opened to a full house las 4 evening— Page 6. i M Clemenceau's condition is reported bo continue favourable Page 7. A plot against President Wilson has been discovered229 words
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Article1168 1919-02-26 1 The English teem as silent as the Japanese, yet vainer than the inhabitant! of Siam. Upon my arrival I attributed that reserve to modesty, which I now find has its origin m pride. Condescend to address them first and yon are sure of their acquaintance stoop to flattery1,168 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement285 1919-02-26 1 RAFFLES HOTEL. SATURDAY, Ist MARCH Special Dinner mJf €jL mm \y \3 SUPPER ON THE LAWN. jO We are tha only English firm Sr J^Mi m the Colony doing an J^l|||\ W Exclusively Tailoring l|f|j gmf Business 1 1 jjjy J. Crowther Shaw Co. Jib \|^^K Baffles Place. jj^ J~~285 words
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Advertisement277 1919-02-26 1 A BUSINESS GAR RECOGNIZED m its true light by the Government, the business world, and the individual buyer, the automobile has cast aside the title Pleasure Car and is now properly classified as a vehicle of real service— a present day necessity! The owner not only lengthens his own business277 words
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Advertisement118 1919-02-26 1 LATEST ADVERT!SE»BKTS. Iz il (or disinfecting Paga 6. L ptoa's three tea qualities Paga 1. Soldier's Comforts Work party— Page 5. Matinee at Harmston'a Circus this afternoon-— Page 2. Last three days of Whiteaway Laid la we stocktaking sale Page 3 Crosae and Blackwell's assorted pickles at John Little's— Page118 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous108 1919-02-26 1 THE WEEK. Wednesday, 26th. High Water— 6 a.m., 8-33 p.m. Harmston's Circus, 4 and 9.15 p m. Thursday 27th. High Water— MB a.m., 9.13 p m. R.A .B. annual meeting, Must-urn, 5 p.m. Harmston's Circus, 9.5 p.m.* I Mr Braddeli's Lecture, V.M.C.A., 8.15 p.m. Fft ally 28tD. Sl^b Wst^r- 8108 words
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Article592 1919-02-26 2 At tbe Hsngkon;* Magisiracy. oa F»b 14, Mr P W Goidring appeacicg on bebuif 1 1 Acca Aliii£ida, .vus uni:r seatscoc of cice mootba' hatd lubour for ixturcirg from banishment, applied un^acceeefnUy tot the re opening of tbe caae. Han Mr X D C Wolfe, c592 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement685 1919-02-26 2 PINO-MENTHO THROIT MmSEPTIG-SniIUUTING. 75 cts. per bottle Sole /-gents MEDICAL HML Or>9 she Tost Cfflce, SINBAPORE. HAVE YOU TRIED j i Ft LL SIZES P > i I LA&OR STOCK 3 NOW AVAILABLE, j I F«£ SONG-O-PHONE (30:-.'U'K0: E Y/th a SONG-0 PtfONX you can throw a crowd into convulsions685 words
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Advertisement504 1919-02-26 2 PALLADIVM ORCHARD ROAD. THE POPULAR PICTURE PLAYHOUSE To-Night! at 9-30 To-Night!! New Features, New Comedies, New Topicals BABY MARIE OSBOHNE i "I I P% "ADAUGHTER£THEWEBT", i CHARLIE CHAPLIN IN tt rt rwi W Bhlt *Mk i*j& 3L fc3^ M. M^ &-2 M^i ALONESOME LUKE IN "ON THE JUMP' Metz Receives504 words
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Advertisement319 1919-02-26 2 Rom Sunday, Feb. 23rd to Friday, Feb., 28th. k Splendid Blending of Sensation and Heart- Interest. IN THE INTENSELY GRIPPING WILLIAM FOX FEATURE AT THE ALHAMBRA The Hall for Music and Fe?tures. Beach Road IN THE SHCOND SHOW AT 9- 15 P.M. tfSTILLIAM FOX presents WILLIAM FJUMOI The K'gbest Salaried319 words
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Article1497 1919-02-26 3 •Winding op the Watch' In a letter to a friend m Penang, says the Pioaog Gazette, Major 8 C Viokers, formerly of the Baitern Ex tension Telegraph Company, now Major. Signalling Seotion, Heavy Artillery, who hae see a a deal of fighting, describes tbe march to tbe1,497 words
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262 1919-02-26 3 The Commercial Motor Users' Association (incorporated), 83, Pall Mall, London, S W, hiva issued tbe following rules 1. Drive on left or near sida of tho road. 2. A vehicle launder "town control" when it can be stopped m about 80 feet, and under close control262 words
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Article154 1919-02-26 3 Queen of Denmark s Souvenir. Copenhagen, Deo 21. Tbe popularity of the British troops now m Copenhagen often leads to amusing incidents. A young khaki clad officer, when paadng one day through the Amalienborg Piadd, was overtaken neat the Palace by a lady who addressed him m154 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement207 1919-02-26 3 pi tiUOC O fm LIME JUICE rlPill Delicious, Cv^S^l? j^^f Prepared from the jmrejuice of the P« I'^n;v.1 '^n;v. finest West Indian Lime Fruit, grown \%'jOA> "vS e s'\ on our estates m Dominica, West p^^^h Insist on f>*Vi n 8 ROSE'S uARBIDE Fresh Shipment Km# 111 #3^ C^ w^J207 words
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Advertisement30 1919-02-26 3 n\T II I II I I f| ll r 11 11 X 111 11 1 1 II STOCKTAKING Further Reductions FINAL DAYS Whiteaway, Laidlaw Co., Ltd., (INCORPORATED TN ENGLAND). SINGAPORE.30 words
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Article1400 1919-02-26 4 Kapayang 144.9743 16.000 Kapoeweo. Dec 188,062 Karak, Dec 178,905 18,869 Karan, 102.614 Kedah, April 470,269 66.104 Kelemak, May 149,889 Kempas, June 856,957 40,790 Kepong, Deo jKimanis, Dec 408,789 42,500 I K'inghal), June Kinta K'as, Dec 441,(31 48,660 i Klian Kella*. Dccl 01,582 11,813 I Klanang, Deo 102,4181,400 words
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Article345 1919-02-26 4 Singapore, Feb. :4th. IBIS Beans, Long per catty do. French do |j Beef per lb. 25 Beefsteak do Bean Sprouts per catty Bamboo Sprout*- do Blachan Jo Brinjals do Cabbage, Batavia do L do. China do do. Salted do n Carrots, Imported China dc j do. Singapore345 words
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Article231 1919-02-26 4 A. Kinta, Jane 1,512 Ayer Weng 1,459 Bandon 6,824 470 Bangnon Yal 6,701 Brueeh, July Chenderiang, 4 472 620 Deebook 3,684 Oopeng Consul, 16,475 1 460 Beawood, 1,989 128 Idris 1 .240 360 Ipoh Tin, Dec 4,140 66 Kalumpong 719 Kanaboi, Kamuning 2,858 114 Kamunting, 4,086 620 K.231 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement246 1919-02-26 4 ii 1 BEER II! (f 1 LI b. l» !i m If I I &F ACfiMTS.* I I II B (:kcohpos*ted m emclano fl) 1 V S I^^. BKAiCNri *T ME? at M m P(nanq £b m m Glasses Preserve Youthful Looks. One of the popular tbjections to wearing glasses246 words
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Advertisement250 1919-02-26 4 ARETHUSA" 1 Training Ship. Patrons THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING AND QUEE* j Ohm rm-iK and Trt<unrtr :C. K. MAT^DF-N, Es Chairman of Ship Committee I HOWSON F. DEVITT, Eiq. Joimt Stcretarif EL FJhstow Wai.liv and Hbnbt O. ("opii*^* To BRITONS EVERYWHERE Of the FLight Old Arethusa Movu 1 M.S. '-Vindictive"250 words
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Advertisement616 1919-02-26 5 BEYOND ALL COMPUTATION." French Tribute to the British Nsvy A distinguished Fcan;j naval offljec (now retired) writat as folio wa in tha CGursa of a private letter to an Eoglitb friend I am deeply touched by jour admirable lines on the pare playel by France m this frightful war. Yes,616 words
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Advertisement780 1919-02-26 5 "SOLDIERS' COMFORTS" fORK PARTY. j Queen Mary's Message. i < After the Bfgnlng of the Armistice, the women of the Brltlnh Empire receive d a mes- sage front Quee a iv'ary, an extract oc which roas as follows I "I earnestly trust that though the thrill j and glamour of780 words
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Advertisement561 1919-02-26 5 WANTED .I < Wanted Chinese Krani with ktowledgeof Book-keeping. Apply stating experience, references and salary required to H, C. o/o Singapore Free Press. V6B 48 SHORTHAND TYPIST wanted In Singapore. Most be able to take down Shorthand rapidly and accurately. Apply Box 8 M.U c/o Singapore Free Press. 23 2561 words
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Advertisement574 1919-02-26 5 AUCTION SALE OF Teak, Meranti and Rattan Household Furniture, etc. To be held at Our Sale Room Raffles Chambers, Raffles Place On Friday, 28th Feb., at 10.30 a.m. Comprising— One lady's wax polished teak davenport with 4 drawers and imitation leather top, walnut stained teak double bedttead (complete) walnut-stained teak574 words
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Advertisement1106 1919-02-26 5 IMPORTANT NOTICE Messrs. CHING KENG LEE ft Cos have been instructed and will offer for sale at their Sale-Boom Raffles Chambers Paffle-< Plac» On Wednesday 26th Feb., 1919 at 11 a.m. Seventy-five Hogsheads French Vermouth, bam pies now on view at our Ba!e Koom. CHING KENG LEE ft Co's Auctioneers1,106 words
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999 1919-02-26 6 The Singapore Free Press. Wednesday, February 26, 1919, To discuss the future of Singapore m the world of arms may be premature beforo we know what the disposition of Europe will be under the Inague of Nations or it may be held to be useless, because the matter will be999 words
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Article300 1919-02-26 6 The UniverfcHy of London has been granted power to grant a degree of Bachelor and Master of Commerce. H. Reginald Day, of the R A A M/J, who arrived m Bangkok is a brother of Major Leo Day, of the Police. Boy Scouts were employed at the King stou and300 words
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Article71 1919-02-26 6 From Our Own Oorfwpondenl Koala Lumpur, Feb 25. In the Supreme Court yesterday, before Justice Eirneba* the civil action w&a heard m which the i Broome Rabbec Plantationd eought an injunction restraining Richard Hezlebon Whifcty from entering into any employment as m mager or assistant en any71 words
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Article68 1919-02-26 6 ATTEMPTED GANG ROBBERY IN PEN AN G from Our Own Corrtipondtni Penang Feb 25. Yesterday evening four Chinese, two armed with revolvers, entered the pre miees of the Hye Kee Chan Company m Beach Street near tha central police Btaiion Bed demanded the keys o£ toe safes or the two68 words
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Article200 1919-02-26 6 At the annual meeting of Singapore Para the Chairman Mr Hamilton m the course of his speech -said the profit of £23,936 compared unfavourably with the iU0,868 for the previous year bat they proposed a flail dividend of id making 12} psr CdDt. Excess profits duty would require200 words
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Article484 1919-02-26 6 Those of oar readers who generously gave up their field and racing glasses, telescopes etc, at a time when the British Army needed them badly, will be glad to read that Lord Milner has addressed the following letter to Lady Roberts 1 I am anxious iv my484 words
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Article34 1919-02-26 6 BUhop H C Stunts, d d, was the speaker at an evangelistic service held m the Anglo Chinese School chapel et 8 o'oloek laat evening. The meetings will probably be continued throughout this week.34 words
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Article572 1919-02-26 6 Maximum Prices pob Burma White Ric? A special G.-z^tte issued yesterday cou tain** the following Io exerc^e of iln piwars coofcired cpon him by fcguULion 6 of the Food Control RezuUtioas 1918, and cf R j other powers enabling htm m that behalf the Fdjd Con'ro'l* r hcj.eby572 words
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Article236 1919-02-26 6 Harmston'e Circus pays a welcome return visit to Singapore and there was a capital attendance at Beach rd last even ing at the opening performance, which augurs well for a very eucceetful season The Company includes many favourite* and other artistes who ars new to a Singapore audience.236 words
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Article43 1919-02-26 6 Id tbe Second Court yesterday before Mr David tbe case wbr oommenctd it which fouK Cantonese are charged with gang robbery at 689 North Bridge Road which they are alleged to bave broken into and stolen Jewellery from to tbe value of 5766.43 words
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Advertisement132 1919-02-26 6 Hfc DAT C da isi OU Jjd H 1 GIN. U GALDBEGK MAGGREGOR 60. WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. Crosse Blackwells AC C A DTC A duUn I CU PIGKLES Pint Bottle $1.15 AiVI John Little Co., Ltd. [Incorporated m Bnglaad] "CARIBONUM" CARBON PAPER, The carbon that gives the best service.132 words
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Advertisement28 1919-02-26 6 VICTOR A THEATRE. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. Coming I Coming I toe d: LAURA GUfRITE REVUE .COMPANY After a Record Tour of America, Africa and India. Watch for Further Particulars.28 words
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Article560 1919-02-26 7 i TROUBLE IN RUHR DISTRICT Revolvers at Essen (By SwbsaariM Ctbla] (Rmrtcr'a term] Paris. Fth 28. A wire from Berlin say* a goMMI strike has been proclaimed n-, j The Spvrtaaisfcs bombarded the ag 9*%%b:i9*MMKrtl n«ar Diisburj? b;• i: troop* ace m*iohing on t- Ftb 24. The560 words
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Article32 1919-02-26 7 Stockholm, Feb 24. Trotzky has issued a proclamation warning Finland that the Smet Government will not remain mac tive it the concentration of troops on the frontier contknes* I32 words
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Article36 1919-02-26 7 i London, Fab 23. The Presj Bureau announces that the Kins haa expressed bi9 wish pers nally to invest and decorate the Dominions aod Orereeai officers warded honours before they retarn to their domiciles.36 words
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Article23 1919-02-26 7 New York, Feb 24. —Fourteen Spaniards wees arrested on Sunday night, m conneo Uoq with a plot against President Wilson.23 words
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Article119 1919-02-26 7 The Colombo Government Gazette contains the draft of an ordinance further to ano*nd the Ceylon penal coda. According to (he attorney gennral this ordinance has b-icu ;u'.ieduced at the request of the Secretary of Stata I: has been brought to rhe notice ci Government that hand kerchieft* with prince 1119 words
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Article679 1919-02-26 7 FINALITY APPROACHING League of Nations a Reality (By tobmaria* Oabl«] [Bntor'i ferriM] 1 Paris, Feb 23 —The two weeks begin nlng to morrow will be the most fruitful fortnight of the Peace Conference. At their expiration the world will know on 1 what basis the Allies will679 words
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Article79 1919-02-26 7 Paris, Feb 23. Haying slept poorly tha doctoca forbid M Clemenoeau to receive visitors. His condition continues to be satisfactory, the pulse remains normal but ihe temperature has slighly risen. Paris, Feb 28 This morning's meiical bulletin sa;s that the improvement m M Clemenoeau'e condition continues. His temperature79 words
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Article58 1919-02-26 7 i Regarding as unfair the duplication of payment of war taxes on the income from investments m Allied countries, the Bxe 1 cutive Council of the Association of > I Chambers of Commerce of the United > Kingdom has passed a resolution urging the Government to make arrangements 'with the58 words
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Article77 1919-02-26 7 MUST GIVE IN OR SUFFER Railway and Transport Support IB* lilMuiH Gaklsfl HUmtoT's l«rvi<»] London, Feb 24. Mr Hodges, Secretary jot tbe Miners' Federation stated at Mansfield, that m order to avert national disaster, the Government mu«t secure tbe wages and hours report before Mar 4.77 words
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Article118 1919-02-26 7 London, Feb 23 A Copenhagen mes sage from Berlin Rays that the revised draft of tbe constitution of fhe Empire which should come before the National Assembly ou Feb 24 aims at uniformity with regaid to military matte ra oocimpni* cations, customs and taxes, and provides for States118 words
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Article58 1919-02-26 7 FRANCE WANTS GERMAN WARSHIPS Paris, Feb 23 Ls Journal strongly protests against tbe reported proposal to sink the surrendered German fleet, m view of the scarcity of metals and machinery, especially m France, and says that the French Miuister of Marine is ab solutely opposed to it. France wil) insist58 words
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Article59 1919-02-26 7 Paris, Feb 24.— Doctor Ratean has invented a new aeroplane engine based on the principle of the turbine. It is designed to produce 80,000 revolutions a minute, enabling far greater altitudes being attained, and flights from Paris to Algiers m five hours, to59 words
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Article44 1919-02-26 7 London, Feb 24.— The death ie an nounced of Sir Guy Calthrop, the ooal controller. New York, Feb 28.— The death has occurred of Doctor Mary Walker, tbe famous advocate of women's rights, who served m the Civil War as an assistant snrgeon.44 words
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Article50 1919-02-26 7 London, 24. At a meeting ot the mcdi cal profession m London a resolution was carried by 207 votes to 80 m favour ot organising the profession on a trade union basis, m view of the far reaching ohangss consequent on the coming ministry of health.50 words
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Article291 1919-02-26 7 It ia cot generally kuowa that the steamer River Clyde which played such a conspicuous park m history as the first vessel to essay the Gallipoli landing was, at the time, under charter to a wellknown firm of Liverpool shipowners. It has been decided, therefore, by A.291 words
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Article895 1919-02-26 7 The report by the direcCora to be presented at the meeting at Barker and Co'e on March 4 at 12 80 p m says that 027 Debentures of the old Company still remain to be surrendered for (ally piid shares m the new Company. 8,996 •Debentures out of895 words
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Advertisement139 1919-02-26 7 SEALPAX ROBINSON Co. BLIDEWEU FOR I American Under- GENTLEMEN'S The American I wear for OUTFITTING. Collars No troublJ Gentlerr en. I with your Tie. J "TWO STEEPLES" |J INTERLOCK Underwear Underwear fcr Xr Cf\ iot Gentlemen QL. %j\3^ Gentlemen "DELPARK" British "Haberdasher" Pyjama Suits INDIA GAUZE The New i. oat139 words
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Advertisement463 1919-02-26 8 NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. (INCORPORATED IN JAPAN) UNDER MIIL CONTRACr WITH THf IMPERIAL JAPANESE GOVEBNMENT. (Subject to alterations without notice) EUROPEAN LINE. (Via Suez Canal) Fortnightly servioe. For (Malacca?, Penang, Colombo, Suez, (Marseilles) London or Liverpool. 11 SAD 3 MARO for Liverpool Ist March MISHIMA MARU for London about 2nd March463 words
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Advertisement748 1919-02-26 8 K. P. M. Koninklyke Paketvaart MaatschappiJ (Incorporated m H oiland.) wi 4Wfl ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION 00. OF B ATAVI A Telegram Address PACKBTVAART Telephone 131 Pasaage Dept. 1202 ££glrt£«gmt 1002 Manager. QUA^ 7 Superintendent UNDER OONTRAOT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIA GOVERNMENTS. De Carpbntier Montok acd Pelembasg "JJ" J" Indbaqibi Prigi748 words
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Advertisement659 1919-02-26 8 A ND /ILpcah Li iNr (Oompanles Incorporated m England Mail and Passenger Services PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. Co. (Under Contract with Hit Majesty's Government Che Company's MAIL SERVICES EAST OF BOMBAY are at present eat. **T* a INTERMEDIATE SERVICE PROM LONDON TO MARSEILLES LONDON DUE SINGAPORE LEAVE SINGAPORE p8"Nellore"659 words
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Article847 1919-02-26 9 A Proud Record, The part which New Zealand, the moat distant portion of the Empire, has played m the present war ia one of which that tmall community may D 9 jaetly proud. New Zealand has sent to the flghliog fronts 89 650 troops847 words
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Article596 1919-02-26 9 World's Markets Bare of Textiles. Sic Charles Macaca, who was first President of the International Cotton Federation, has tackled the question of the immediate future of the ootton industry of the world a difficult matter to fore j caat m the coalitions set up bj a four!596 words
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Article320 1919-02-26 9 Brigadier General Aequith, who is now m charge of work connected with training and employment for soldiers, said he w ak concerned with the resettlement m civil life of something like half a m Ilion officers and a great number of men m the ranks of tbe professional320 words
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Page 9 Advertisements
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Advertisement345 1919-02-26 9 Buchanan's Black and White There is no better value on the Market Than this old and perfectly blended Whisky- A Fancy Price does not necessarily mean high quality. A thick, heavy Spirit is unsuited for use m the Tropics. James Buchanan Co., Ltd. have the largest Bonded Stores m the345 words
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Advertisement36 1919-02-26 9 W J. GARCIA 219, Orchard Road. Piano* bought, sold or exchange* iood prices allowed for old 1b strnments. mmM Cheapest and best stock of Btusit and small musical goods it Singapore. Piano. Organ A Musical Instrujnenu.36 words
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Advertisement203 1919-02-26 9 AGENT WANTED (S;are time tD act. fo» this Town ani D.6trl3t for ENGLISH SPORTING SYNDICATE Excep lDnai Orportoclty. COOD YEARLY SAITr7 A-D COMMISSION. Town or V.llMe is too eaall. Write to E. p Box 6i% c/j 7« T L EnW.on, Ltj 3 Fleet Trcct, E i, London, England "MONTSERRAT^^^iJi'^ LIME203 words
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Article395 1919-02-26 10 John Bull Starts a Hare. According to the last mail from Home it is interesting to note the following m John Ball:— On November 0, we suggested that 11 fla was really swine fever later we hinted that Ainerioa might send some of her bacon to the Germans395 words
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Advertisement762 1919-02-26 10 DON'T BE IN THE DARK About tbe most marvellous cure for Rheumatic pain that the world has ever known. Don't go en experimenting with worthless ointmtnts, blood purifiers and kindred nostrums when the small sum of Re. 1 will bring you substantial proof that Little's Oriental Balm will care Rheumatism.762 words
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Article131 1919-02-26 11 Feb 25. Tin No rntuket Gamble** 12 60 Gambier Cube No. 1 28.CC Pepper B-urk ordin. Spire 2?. T0 Pepper, (White fair) 5!: 1 00 Tapioca, Btnall pea*i 'fuir quuiit} 8 BO do do flake do 1.00 do medinm peart do 16*00 Pearl Sago, small 10 00 Copra Sunori-.131 words
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Article35 1919-02-26 11 Feb. 25, iblt. The following nre the eh&ree as to which changes axe notified id Meters Fraeec and Cc'e yesterday's share I f r Bayer* Setter* MINES Ulu Piah 146 1.66 j35 words
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Advertisement385 1919-02-26 11 i sVMftti ever $2,C00,000 Assurance m forc6 over $9,000,000 1H GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS). BEAD OFFICE: Wincliealer House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32, Old Jewry, E.C. I l':.r: i ::of»ry qm £30,CC0 ilepocltefl with the Bnprcme Ooar^ 0/ England, and oompllds with Shu BrltlsbXiife V«ataioa385 words
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Advertisement510 1919-02-26 11 HOMGKOfcG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN PORTS. R.M.S.P. "CAK'HGA.NBHIRS" 5126 tons G. X U due here aooua the J-th iusfiui and will have ptoaapt despatch for above ports. For Fre ght ani further paitlculars apply BCUSTE4D A Co Agects, The X >ul Mai' Sceam Packet C>. j Own is of the fihire510 words
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Advertisement419 1919-02-26 11 KO^TH BRITISH WM MERC4NTILE INSURANCE COMPANY (lucorporat.d iv Great BiluUn;. TOTAL FUNDS exceed TWENTY THRFE MILLIONS Sterling. ANNUAL REVENUE exceeds FIVE MILLIONS Sterling. FIRE Simple Contracts, L^CeßtCoacoastace. MABINE Marice and Transport Insurances of A.ll Kinds trannacteJ at corrent rates. MOTOR CAR Policies i^satd by this Germany cover Acciden'al Damage, Public419 words
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Advertisement532 1919-02-26 11 BANK OF TAIWAN, VMiTLD. (IICORPOP.ATED BY SFECI L IMPERIAL CHARTER IN Japan.) Capital Subscribed Y. 30,000,000. Capital Paid Up V 25,000 000, Reserved Funds Y. 6,030,000. President I'etnutaro Pahurai, Esq. Vice President K-j irj Nakagawa, Esq. DIRECTORS. Iyctcsbi Eada, Ehq. Kyoroku Y&ma:arJ, E&q, SMngo Miaami, Esq. HEAD*OFFICE :-TA?PEH, FORMOSA (Taiwan).532 words
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Advertisement289 1919-02-26 11 (laocfkyovftteC 13 T?- ?*.!«>-(;» 84Hf «i $15,000,000, l»sBVfi f993f gtettSsg SSi?e» ai,«^ ie »»t.auu,uw -'9«effv« U&yJu;? cf i 9ajaA&aam~. $15,000 000 33USJ 3? mHaCTCftfc. Hon. M*. F. H. Dolfoak, ()o«inn>4 G, T. M. Edkins, Es«. Dc^ust Cbs»ir ju.au, A.. H. vomptoa, Esq. I Hon. Mr. D. LaudaU Hon. Mr. 8.289 words
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Page 11 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous710 1919-02-26 11 VESSELS IN PORT. Steamers Nat. Tocna^je Master p From Cocsigr.eee For Barratta Bri 6 3 Mngjj Krkbiue 27 Singapore Beeitacg Dut 270 Forma Sambo* 7 A PC Dock Une Utrecht Dat 9Cfc7 Velthus P.; S:e BcO a 24 AP C Singapore Sisiman Bri 796 Bddge lijtnbay 24 Adtnirally Unc Peckaney710 words
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Article1055 1919-02-26 12 MALAYA AND EUROPE.— PART IV. The Rise of the Dutch Republic as told m the pages of Motley, makes one of the finest epics m history. For eighty years the bloody strife with Spain continued, atid every gf neral sent by Spain returned thwartrd and disheartened. After1,055 words
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Article298 1919-02-26 12 The following Singapore properties were eoJd by public Bastion by Messrs Chicg Keng Lee and Coy at their Saleroom yesterday afternoon. 99 Years* leasehold land and bouses Nog I'iO, 121, 122 and 123 Prinsep Street, 2,482 iq fi Me Chew Ah Kan, 15,700. 99 Year*' leasehold land bod298 words
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Article188 1919-02-26 12 The weekly meeting of the Rent Assessment Board was held yesterday afternoon m the Board Room of the Municipal Offices, the hon'ble Mr C J Saunders presiding. Other members preeeut were Messrs E A Blias, Gaw Kek Khiam, E Teeseneohn, Koh San Hin, 3 Tomlinson and H188 words
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Article136 1919-02-26 12 Completing tbe Circle. While we puzzle our heads regarding the true meaning of Bolshevik and Bolshevism, tbe street orator has solved the problem. "I am a circularise"' he said to his audieoce at a suburban street corner,'* which means, I believe, wo move m circles. 11l show you bow.136 words
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Article77 1919-02-26 12 There is to be an aeroplane Polar Expedition next summer, and either then or a little later tbe North Pole will be reached a second time. Bat we may be glad, for the credit of the human spirit, that it was first achieved by tbe longer and more arduous pilgrimage.77 words
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Article1087 1919-02-26 12 i Our American friends had a good send off for their first official baseball match here on Saturday last and it may be hoped that, tbey will be saojoietul m keeping it up, though after the first enthusiasm has worn off there may be some difficulty m getting1,087 words
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Article111 1919-02-26 12 The SC F A will meet the Manchesters tomorrow, on the SRC ground, and the following will represent the S C F A Goal— Tan Cheug Seah Backs Teo Kwang Nghee and Chua Cheng Yew Halves Yeo Joo Song, Fong Yong Sin and Cbeong Chee Lim Forwarda CheoDg111 words
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Article199 1919-02-26 12 The members of the Selangor Polo Club were At Home to their friends on Saturday last, and despite the somewhat doubtful weather, Lady Brockman and a number of other ladies braved the elements and graced tbe proceediegs with their presence. A pick up match was arranged, tbe199 words
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Article73 1919-02-26 12 The Governor of Sumatra Bast Coast has approved of a regulation issued by the Sultan of Deli ordering the natives to grow tapioca, maize, katjang etc. when the reaping of rice is over, and to plant rice m the months July and August. Tbe regulation threatens prosecution if73 words
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Article248 1919-02-26 12 1 m ■^^•■^■^^^^^^^p^^^^^^^™ At a meeting of the Qeneral Committee of the Selangor Ceylon Tamils Association it was resolved to collect funds to endow Scholarships at the proposed Government Technical School, Jaffna. A wath out occurred on the Kuala Lumpur Gemaß section of the FMS Railway, during Saturday night, resukiogin248 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement180 1919-02-26 12 THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS 2,000,000 Red Gross War I Loan Lottery J CLOSES I Friday, Feb. 28 mk I THE RED CROSS REQUIRES FUNDS To-day as urgently as at any 1 period of the War Every Ticket Purchased Means a gift of $3 to the Red Cross > A Loan of180 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous52 1919-02-26 12 S. V. C. DRILL PROGRAMME. Attendance at three recruits' parades a week is compulsory. [Drills Marked are compulsory.] Wednesday, Fbb 20. 5.15p Drill Hall SVC Recruits Friday, Fbb 28 5.1 5p Drill Hall SVC Recruits m it No 2 Platoon Eurasian Co, SVC G A Derrick, Lt Colonel, Commandant, 552 words
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