The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 5 January 1899
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section18 1899-01-05 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES. THURSDAY, JANUARY sth, 1899 No. 59718 words
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Article174 1899-01-05 1 i k ol ili«- GUnmvoH i in in Siam, 2 Philippines, 2 he Philippines, 2 N i iwak Hefam tion t^c, 4,5 and others v. Chinnayah Pilla 12 l.tujonj P.igar Land Co., Ld 12 r I lain igi s (Sri Hong Ann 14 I ssment .ise, 15 n'cerl ihe174 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article63 1899-01-05 1 10-day at 10 a.m., at No. 146 Sei angoon Road, the wife of L. JOl 1 c of a son Dec 31 On the ?oth inst., the wife of H. F. POSTOV, Eastern Ext. Telegraph Co., of a daughter. At Dublin, on the iSth November, the wife of A.63 words
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Article, Illustration827 1899-01-05 1 I Irre shall the Press the People's right maintain, I'nawed by influence and unbribed by gain; \|'f-:r patriot Truth her glorious precepts draw, VledgtH to Religion. Loyalty, and Law. *>c. 29th.) ILO ILO, the secVd port of the Philippines, has at. last tylen to the pressure827 words
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Article271 1899-01-05 1 (Pec. 3Qth-) To hear of disaster at such a period of the year as this, when the public mind rather dwells for the moment on the happier and brighter side of life, comes to us as a sensation of dismal incongruity. e have news to-day271 words
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Article241 1899-01-05 1 A case in the Magistrates Court at Johore which was commenced last week was concluded yesterday. A number of Chinese coolies employed on a tin mine near Kota Tinggi, in which Mr. VV. Dun MAN is interested, made a disturbance and threatened the Europeans who were241 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement37 1899-01-05 1 Th e SingaporrTand Straits Wall Almanack FOR 1899. rice, 50 cents each. T he Singapore and Straits ROUGH DIARY FOR 1899. p «ce, SL2O per copy. PDa~ PUBLISHERS: I FRA SER NEAVE L(M)TED 30, Robinson Road, Singapore.37 words
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Advertisement152 1899-01-05 1 IJONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAJO-UP CAHTAI $10,000., o :SERVR FUND 9,000,000 RESERVE LIABILITY OF PROPRIETORS lio.oooooc Court or Dikbctuks. Hon. J. J. BELL-IRVlNG.— Chairman. R. M. Gkay, Esq —Dhputv Chairman. C. Bkurmann, Esq. A. J. Raymond, Esq. David Gubbay, Esq. R. H. Hill, Esq. A. Haupt, Esq. F. Sachse,152 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous399 1899-01-05 1 THE WEEK. The mail of Dec. 9th arrived by the Bengal, on the 31st ult. That of the 1 6th is due by the Tonkin on the loth, but as that vessel has lost one of her propellors in the Canal she may be late. This mail homeward is taken399 words
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Article912 1899-01-05 2 Our Chronicle' for the year 189S is fuller than ever this year, and is issued on a separate sheet, which people fond of looking backward will no doubt be glad to keep by them. It is astonishing what a number of matters of local and general interest occur in912 words
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Article333 1899-01-05 2 Year jf> all our Readers. M- MJT Kynnersley, c m.g. A.%vONGST those to whom 1899 opens as a Happy New Year is Mr. C. W. S. KYNNERSLBY, Resident Councillor of Penang, who although alphabetically junior to Mr. J. K. BIRCH both having been333 words
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Article708 1899-01-05 2 French Aggression in Si am. When France imposed on Siam, as a I result of the anangement rendered inI evitablc by the Paknam aggression of 1893, not only the transfer of the le.t bank u( the Mekong up to and beyond Luang Phrabang, but the neutralising of a zone of708 words
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Article716 1899-01-05 2 (Jan. 4 th.) The situation grows distinctly more I gloomy in the Philippines, simply because the United States authorities will not conceive that the spirit of tr .dom can live in any other atmosphere than that which thickens on the 4th July with fireworks, processions, and716 words
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Article141 1899-01-05 2 Taking together tin- t,i< t of tlw patch of an American force to I!o-ilo with the evident intention of dislod^ the Filipino garrison, duly pofl 1 of the place the offici.il surrender o the Spaniard! and the fact thai the United States is about to141 words
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Article301 1899-01-05 3 re of the bitterness of a portion of .French press at home and abroad, due stakcn support of an Anti-British that di i not deserve the support, rate: (lid not have the entire sup,l the better-informed classes in I it i s agreeable to learn that, BALFOUR'S authority,301 words
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Article313 1899-01-05 3 vate tt! gram to Singapore anIsl iVttiaiion Devonshire mtii\ al )u\\undui in the Punjab have woi Jueen's Cup, the Prince of Wales 1 Own ist (14th) West Yorkshire Regiment it Singapore being fourth on the list. I h irned meeting of the Municipal mmifsioners will be313 words
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Article756 1899-01-05 3 (From our Travelling Correspondent.) We arrived here from Iligan on Friday, gth inst at 1 1.30 a.m., and found there were a couple of Spanish gunboats here, also the Plover and the German man-of-war Irene. It appears the American warships Chat lestown and Concord had been here,756 words
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Article140 1899-01-05 3 Hangchow Powder Magazine Blown Up. (Special to Chinese Mail:) Shanghai, December 1 7.—The powder magazine in the vicinity of Hangchow exploded at 8 p.m. on the 16th instant. Hundreds of houses were destroyed, and it is feared there has been considerable loss of life. Later. There has140 words
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Article259 1899-01-05 3 11 Gentlemen, to solace their wearied minds by honest pastimes, playe at chesse, the astronomer's game, and the philosopher's game, which whettes thyr wittes, recreates theyr minds, and hurts no body in the mean season." Problem No. 104 (Kotrc) is solved as follows 1 Kt-Q.3, PxKt; 2259 words
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Article, Illustration627 1899-01-05 3 (c) A remarkable coup de repos that surprises White and gives Black the victory. The threat is male in three through R-Ki, &c. (d) The best move. If 14 B-K2' then Rxß; ISKtxR, QxKt; 16 R-Kl, BxKt with winning game. Again if 14 Kt-K2, then Kl-K5 leaves627 words
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Article214 1899-01-05 3 Gambit is stated by Potter to be from the Italian woi d gambetto, a "tripping up of the heels." Being frisky. Throwing things away. But the modern acceptation of its meaning is the gift of something with a more or less strong string tied to it. The question214 words
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Article337 1899-01-05 3 A most successful meeting was held at Pasir Plangi to-day (Tuesday). Although tiie course was rather heavy, owing to the late rains, yet some tine and exciting finishes were seen, and some remarkably good times made, especially in the second race, when H. H the Sultan337 words
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Article256 1899-01-05 3 The Hongkong Telegraph says: It is satisfactory to have it from such a reliable authority as the Times orrespondent that the National Government are apparently keeping very good order in the provinces and it speaks well for the ability of the Philipino leaders that they have thus256 words
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Article836 1899-01-05 4 I Wednesday, Deck.mber 28, 1898. Present His Honour the Officer Administering the Government (Sir Alt-x Swettenhai*, k.c.m.g.) the Actg Col. Secretary <C. W. S. Kynnersleyj the Attorney-Geneml W. R Collyer.) the Auditor-General (E C. H.H.; the Col. Treasurer (V (i P nncv n the Colonial Engineer 'A. Murray.)836 words
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Article276 1899-01-05 4 The appeal of Mr. Archibald Allison against the decision of the Senior Magistrate in fining him §100 for defaming the Rajah of Sarawak came on before Mr. Justice Hyndman Jones this morning. Mr. J. D. Stuart appeared foi the appellant, and Mr. Fort for the respondant. The276 words
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Article150 1899-01-05 4 A very successful concert was held at the Sailors' Home last night, when the limited accommodation afforded by the upper hall was taxed to its utmost. 'I he feature of the programme was the iirst appearance of Mr. 11. S. Manning, of H.M S. Archer,150 words
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Article310 1899-01-05 4 Correspondence relating to this subject was laid on the table of the Council yesterday. In 1896 Mr. Swettenham called for Hongkong papers relating to the increase of the paid-up capita] of the Bank to j\ million dollars in 1883 and to 10 million in310 words
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Correspondence.
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Article352 1899-01-05 4 Poisoning." To the Editor. Sir, Poisoning food, etc., cases are becoming so common of late that surely it is high time something was done, for the primary cause, viz, the sale of such poisons. As Equity n says in your last night's issue, 11 these poisoning cases are becoming so352 words
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Article365 1899-01-05 4 The Opium Ordinance Amendment Bill, which was down for consideration at yesterday's Council meeting, but which was not proceeded with, has the appended statement of objects and reasons This Bill has been drafied to effect certain alterations in the Opium Ordinance which, it is believed, will remedy365 words
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Article131 1899-01-05 4 To ni^ht tlit- Philharmonic Orchestra will give another of its Popular Orchestral Concerts. An interest attaches to this occasion as n will be the last Philharmonic Concert at which a contingent of the fine West Yorkshire band will assist th^ir amateur colleagues of the Society's Orchestra. The131 words
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Article161 1899-01-05 4 As will be seen from our special I gram from Hongkong to-day the S Q avon, Capt. Pithie, was wrecked on 29th inst. some sixty miles south of H kong, where it is believed she will a total loss. According to the latevices received here161 words
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Article272 1899-01-05 4 Its Demonetisation in the Straits I M M inks r Correspondence laid on the table of th< Council yesterday shows that in May, i Sir Alexander Swettenham recommeu the issue of an amending Order in Con. excluding from the currency the Japanese yen. The arguments of the272 words
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Article310 1899-01-05 4 H. M. S. Edgar had an accident to her shafi the \oyagc from Singapore to Hongkong. We hear that H. M.S. Firebrand is to be commissioned. It is stated that on the representati n\ I Dewey, the U.S. Government has decided to transfer tie arsenal from310 words
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Article157 1899-01-05 4 Phe M M. steamer Ernest Simons. the homeward French man. leav< 3 I long kon^ on Saturday for Saiga IS port-, and the should arrive here morning of Friday, the 6th proximo her arrival at Marseilles her popular 1 mander, M. de Mauberge, will retire fr 1 the service of157 words
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Article497 1899-01-05 5 The 5. S. Glcnfalloch was docked at New Harbour this morning. H M.S. Graf ton left for Hongkong at aS t evening, with the dredger St. h in tow. 0 ignall Hilles send us a packet 1 pencils, with rubber tips, which are as advertisements of497 words
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Article202 1899-01-05 5 Leang Ah Pat, Soh Keng and Hoh Ah g, three Macaus, came before Mr. Wolferstan this morning charged with the 1 1-t of a millowner in Kallang Road on >ll( s h inst. Mr Cuscaden, Chief Police Officer, appeared to conduct the case on ill of202 words
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Article736 1899-01-05 5 Judgment was given this morning by Mr. Justice Hyndman-Jones in the appeal by Mr. Archibald Allison against the decision of the Acting Senior Magistrate in fining him $100 for defaming the Rajah of Sarawak. He said he had had an opportunity of perusing the pamphlrt put736 words
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Article118 1899-01-05 5 The outward bound P O mail steamer Bengal having left Penang at 10 a. m. this morning, will arrive to-morrow afternoon. Sir Charles Mitchell, the Governor, and Lady Mitchell, are passengers by her, and will meet with a hearty welcome from many in Singapore. His118 words
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Article69 1899-01-05 5 THE TROOPER AVOCA. The Avoca, which is afterwards to take away from Singapore the P. W. O. Regt, will arrive outwards on the 6th inst. S' c brings five officers and three of their wiv and small detachments of men for s> of the departments She takes away witi her69 words
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Article144 1899-01-05 5 IF. A. G. writes in the Kobe Chronicle I had a few words to say recently on the question of commissions which Japanese tradespeople have to pay the servants of foreigners. Since then I have had a little document handed to me which a foreigner received from his144 words
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Article307 1899-01-05 5 11. R. 11. the Count of Turin had tiffin on Wednesday with Col. Grant Dalton and the Officers West Yorks Regiment. It was the Count's iir>t experience of a British regimental mess, and he was much pleased With his visit, in which was included a307 words
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Article187 1899-01-05 5 A private letter from an officer of Royal Engineers says The climate is most peculiar, as we get at this season alternate weeks of glorious sunshine and snow storms, accompanied by northerly gales. Our quarters are mo^t comfortable, and bring fitted with double windows and doors and huge187 words
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Article88 1899-01-05 5 A match was played on Friday, 2nd I December, 1898, Merchants versus The I World, with the following result. Merchants. World. J. L. Burl o C. H. K. Robertson... 2 B. C. Stoker 1 F. T. Kocll o A. Ciairdner 1 fl. E. R. Hunter o F.88 words
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Article2711 1899-01-05 5 EDWARD VIZRTELLY - EDWARD VIZRTELLY PAll Rights Reserved. l BY (War Correspondent Author of" The Reminiscences of a Bashi-Bazouk" &c.j VI. THE BATTLE FIELD OF TEL EL KEBIK. When General Sir Henry Havelock-Allan came upon the scene, accompanied by a handsome weight-carrying charger of a burnt chestnut colour, and2,711 words
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Article275 1899-01-05 6 ifrom cur cwn Correspondent.) Malacca was well off for visitors during the Christmas Holidays, as the list included Messrs. Ridley, Vesey, Harvey, Bland, Somerville, Mr. and Mrs. J. Miller, Rev. H. Stubbs, Mr. and Mrs. de la Croix, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, Messrs. D. H. Wise, Velge and L.275 words
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Article852 1899-01-05 6 SINGAPORE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY. Popular Orchestral Concert. Another ot these Concerts, now for several years firmly established in public favour, was given at the 1 own Hall last night Dy the Orchestra of the Society. In spite of the rain of the afternoon and eaily evening it had cleared up sufficiently852 words
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Article562 1899-01-05 6 Found on the Nkpal Frontier. Presented to the King of Siam Calcutta, 17th December.— It will probably be remembered that in January last a well-preserved 11 stupa was opened at the village of Piprahwy on the Nepal frontier in the Basti district of the North-West Provinces.562 words
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Article749 1899-01-05 7 'Ph e Y en demonetisation order has come The date fixed by an order in at last- o Council is April 15th, 1899. The Malay who murdered seven people d md v\ho subsequently wounded a fvvak policeman who tried to arrest him, caught and is now749 words
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Article1434 1899-01-05 7 Quicquid agunt homines nostn est farrago libelli Juvenal. By reason of certain junketings, the I Topicist is prepared to welcome the first I day of 1899 in higher spirits than he welcomed the advent of Christmas, and in a right jolly mood he wishes all and1,434 words
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Article26 1899-01-05 7 His Excellency Sir C.B.H. Mitchell, who is expected by the P. O. Mail to-morrow afternoon, will land privately at the P. O Wharf.26 words
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Article125 1899-01-05 7 THE BANK OF CHINA JAPAN LD. The working of the local agency of the Bank of China and Japan, Ld., has apparently proved so successful in the hands of Messrs. Gilfillan Wood and Co., as to convince the directors that there was an opening for another bank in Singapore, and125 words
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Article255 1899-01-05 7 Poisoning. fo thi Editor. Sir, I am pleased to see this subject taken up in your paper, and I hope it may have the effect of some steps being taken to check a growing evil. "Qualified Chemist" shows how necessary it is that something should be done when he255 words
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Article678 1899-01-05 7 On Christmas Day at the evening service in the St. Andrew's Cathedral Vincent Novello's arrangement of Adeste Fideles, was sung as previously mentioned in these columns, and as the printed edition had the Latin words only it was necessary to lithograph the music for the choir with the678 words
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Article72 1899-01-05 7 Mr. E. Maxwell having duly served his articles with Messrs. Drew and Napier recently petitioned the Court to be examined as to his competency to be admitted as an advocate and solicitor. The Hon. W. R. Collyer and Mr. J. P. Joaquim were appointed examiners, and we understand the result72 words
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Article2696 1899-01-05 8 John Dill Ross - By John Dill Ross. VI. Tokyo. The ordinary tourist landing at Yokohama wends his way to Tokyo, and gets his first experience of railways in Japan on the short line connecting the seaport with the capital. This railway is but eighteen miles in length, and it2,696 words
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Article760 1899-01-05 8 IFrom our o-wn Ctrresponaem.% The chief items of home news receiver! by the Havas Telegrams are the everlasting Dreyfus and Picquart isnbroglios, and the discussions and decisions of the Frencl Government with regard to the Indo-Chi-nese railway schemes of M. Doumer, the Governor. It appears that the original760 words
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Article125 1899-01-05 8 A correspondent writes, re the New Y<-ar Sea Spurts, that the programs issued were useless, as the races did not cum- ofl in the order given. This particularly awkward f r the men in the sailing boats, wh 1 never knew when their race w.«s going to -tart 1 hu-125 words
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Article7313 1899-01-05 9 Chronicle OF THE YEAR 1898. LOCAL GENERAL. Hung < hang recalled to power by the in*. !■ai 'i the German 3.5. Is, imp. in man being shot. f the plague at Bom- West Yorkshire Regiment. N j r !> < Ker, Johore. Destructive .\> iss c iptured. Chi ■< Ii7,313 words
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Article93 1899-01-05 10 News reached here yesterday that the S.S. Perdana. Capt. Hen dry, had ashore on the- lighthouse spit at X Kvvantan on the 27th inst a messagi riving from the Captain in a Malay pi The vessel is stated to be very badly placed, and is likely93 words
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Article333 1899-01-05 10 In accordance with a lon* established custom the usual land and sea sports will be held on Monday, commencing with lh^ sea sports in the morning, for which an extensive programme of sailing and rowing races has been arranged. The ikuil event* have l>eeu provided for men-oi-war333 words
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Article554 1899-01-05 11 acknowledge the receipt, from the Librarian of the R-ffles Library, of the AUV of books added during 1898. second XI of the Penang C.C. played irn from H MS. Melpomene on the an d beat them by 114 for 8 wickets The death rates in Penang554 words
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Article2718 1899-01-05 11 SINOAPORB VS. PeRAK. A Victory for Singapore. Kirn Takks Six Wickets for 14 Runs. The hitherto invincible Ferak eleven has at last been defeated, and the beating it has received is probably as severe as any it has ever administered during its triumphant career of the last ten years.2,718 words
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221 1899-01-05 11 Amongst the passengers for Singapore who arrived on Saturday afternoon per P. and O. S.S. Bengal were the Governor Sir Charles Mitchell and Lady Mitchell. Sir Alexander Swettenham, accompanied by Capt. Duff, A. DC, was at the wharf to meet His Excellency. Amongst221 words
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Article363 1899-01-05 12 Saminaden avd Others, Appellants w. CuiW* nayah Pillay, Respondent. Mr. Justice Hyndman Jones gave judgment this morning in this asp, which was an appeal from the decision of Messrs. blcum and Woodward sitting as a court two Magistrates. The appellant Saminaden had been convicted of the offence of363 words
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Article32 1899-01-05 12 [he Links will be re-opened to-day. The Ladies Monthly Medal will be played on Tuesday ioth instant. The January Monthly Medal Handicap will be played on Saturday 7th instant32 words
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Article496 1899-01-05 12 Mr. Nanson this morning m ide an ap- ition before the Ci-.ii f Justice in ihe ter of the Tanjong Pagai Luid Co which is in voluntary liquidati >n. Mr. .s inson said all the debts ol the Company I iid, and the liq496 words
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Article984 1899-01-05 12 (Wednesday, Dec. 30, 1898.) I he adjourned meeting of the Municipal ommissioners was held this afternoon, Mr. Gentle presiding. There were also present Mr. Ih. Sohst, Mr. Evan-,, Mr. Xanson, Mr. Fort, Mr. M set, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Tan Cheng Tuan and Mr. Choa Giang Thye. Finance. The984 words
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Article396 1899-01-05 12 Standing Committees, for 1899 were appointed as follows Finance and General Purposes. Messrs. H. Fort, M. Meyer, \V. Nanson, Choa Giang Thye and Th. Sohst. By-Laws. Messrs. \V. Nanson, M. Meyer, W. Evens, Choa Giang Thye and Hugh Fort. Markets and Slaughter-houses. Messrs. W. Evans, Tan Cheng Tuan,396 words
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Article40 1899-01-05 12 Adohi lenyap lapan jueta, Hilat\<» dtsaput >embi!ati brangta, Suramlah dunia alam semata, Kahandak Allah Tuhan Samsuta. Suka dan duka berbageilah nyata, Masa s'tahun ampunia wt-rta Hilan^ I ipan sembilan melat a, S< lam Tahun Bharu sahabat kita. M. Ghazaly.40 words
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481 1899-01-05 12 CHINA, THE PHILIPPINES AND JAPAN. The Yokohama A.D.C, has just played T!ie Magistrate with splendid success. A movement is on foot in Japan to nationalise the railway system. IViuct* Cyril of Russia and suit have left Vole >hama for San Krancisco. lI. K. Count Wydenbruck, Austrian Minister to Japan, li481 words
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Article302 1899-01-05 12 Singapore v>. Perak. The "socker" match was played r,n Wednesday afternoon and aft'T one best and fastest games ever played in Ia ping, ended in a win for the Peralt one goal to nil. Punctually at 4.4 5 Singa, pore kicked off; the home forwards quit klv securing the302 words
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Article663 1899-01-05 12 (Via C London, December ist- >- linahasgi i Great Britain a concession at Xewcbwang. Lord urzon and Si ill started to day, 1». overland route, fur India. There was i ed gatheting at luring Cross station farwell to the Viceroy-dc ignate. London, December i6lh. The I ommerce wrote to663 words
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Article536 1899-01-05 13 The New Year sports yesterday were held under most favourable conditions. ir j ufl very unexpectedly was on his behaviour, and the weather, though j an d threatening during the earlier part morning, turned out b^auti ully blight fine, the breeze, although light and varial in536 words
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Article238 1899-01-05 13 \m<m the pass* ngers through by the •are Major General Black, lately GoverHongkong and Mrs Black. Mr. J. Macdona, M.P., for Southwark, who has ■i to lima in connection with railssions, is also aboard the Corolel. Fwo detectives who were on duty on sday at the mouth of the river238 words
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Article76 1899-01-05 13 THE CHRISTMAS CRICKET TOUR. A Congratulation from Selangor. Referring to the handsome cricket victories of the Singapore team over Penang and Perak the following telegram from Kuala Lumpor has reached Mr. G. P. Owen Secretary of the S. C. C jof/i Dece?nber. Weil played, Singapore! Hubback and Whit ley. We76 words
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Article687 1899-01-05 13 1 I Last year was very unfortunate in the way of weather for the Native Sports on the Esplanade, two attempts having been made, without success, owing to the adverse weather. Fortunately all the trouble ot the Committee and the expenses of the preliminary arrangements were not687 words
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Article96 1899-01-05 13 A Javanese on his way to Mecca whils* walking along Northbridge Koad yesterday was run into and knocked d<>wn by a Malay cyclist. In falling three parcels of money fell out of his pocket, and the Malay taking advantage of this nipped off with one of the parcels containing 2O96 words
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Article732 1899-01-05 13 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1 899. Lord Charles Beresford leaves China for home via the Pacific to-morrow per s.S. Coptic. A Chinaman who failed to comply with a Municipal notice to close his well was fined $25 and costs before the Magistrate this morning. Goh Ah Chiong and a Kling, who732 words
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Article449 1899-01-05 13 An Unhappy State of Things. Ambrican- Want of Tact. Distrusted by the Filipino*. An English gentleman who has been long resident in the Philippines, is conversant with Spanish and the Tagal g language, and is intimately acquainted with the character of the present situation in449 words
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Article67 1899-01-05 13 The returns from the Pahang Corporation's Mines for the month of November were as follows Sungei LembtngiTona of stone crushed, 1542; oxide of tin produced, 69^ tons; with 30 heads of stamps running for 20 days. Working expenses §15,500. "Jeram Batting: Tons of stone crushed, 673; oxide67 words
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Article320 1899-01-05 13 THE WRECK OF THE PERDANA." Arrival of the rew. Capt. Hendry, Mr. Constable, the chief engineer, and 35 of the crew of the s.s. Per dana arrived by the S.S. Lady Longden this morning from the wreck of the Perdana, which lies on the Kuala Pahang bar. The Per dana320 words
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Article1815 1899-01-05 14 THE LOSS OF THE SRI HONG ANN" Claim for Heavy Damages. The further hearing of the action J. Aitken v. Lim Ho Puah, a claim for $20,000 damages for the death of Mr. and Mrs. Anderson caused by the foundering of the S S. Sri Hong Ann, off Malacca, was1,815 words
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Article65 1899-01-05 14 Telegraphic advice has been received that the new M. M. steamer Tonkin, with the outward French mail of the 17th December on board, had broken one of her propellers in going through the Suez Canal, and that she may not arrive here on h?r due date, but as she is65 words
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Article606 1899-01-05 14 A IYPICAL IRISH bftUIRB AND (JUBBNSLAND Notability. Amongst recent arrivals in the Colony is M. de Burgh Persse, Chairman of the Raub Australian Gold Mining Co., who is on his way to visit the Raub concession and personally acquaint himself with the methods and conditions of606 words
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Article250 1899-01-05 14 A private letter coming from Sir Henry McCallum mentions that he sails for Newfoundland on the 27th January, "a great change after all the years which I have spent in the tropics and to which I hope to return after two or three years' cold has dissipated250 words
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Article515 1899-01-05 14 RANCB IrRECONCILE*BLE. It is rather a pity to notice it, but one of our Indo-China contemporaries, in referring to the Fashoda affair, remarks as follows with a really unnecessary bitterness. 11 Thus not only does the English Secretary of State for the Colonies affirm the preten. sions515 words
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Article169 1899-01-05 14 At a time like this when the marriage market is by no means so brisk as is desirable it is pleasant to turn to the Straits Settlements. Sir < Mitchell's words at the half-yearly meeting of the Colonial Nursing ssociation last week are worthy of recording169 words
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Article246 1899-01-05 14 A orrespondent writes to us {China Xx/, concerning a p*ra#raph in our last issue .'onsiderinK the Singapore Sub-( ommiitee on thef. I). O. was appointed in March last, and have made no suggestions, it makes il very difficult for the London people to246 words
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Article498 1899-01-05 15 •i -u r philharmonic Choir will resume its 1 practices on Monday next (9th inst attendance is requested. Ladies a gentlemen desirous of joining will Lje communicate with the Hon. SecreSry.c/fl Singapore Free Press Office. he Philharmonic Orchestra will resume dice on Thursday, the 12th inst., at v498 words
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Article272 1899-01-05 15 This morning (4th) in the Supreme Court the Chief Justice, with Mr. John Anderson and Mr. J.W.B. Maclaren as Assessors, heard a case of an appeal from a Land Assessment made by the Collector ol Land Revenue. The Municipal Commissioners desire to acquire land in Jalan272 words
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Article223 1899-01-05 15 Ss. Lombard was docked at New Harbour yesterday. Ihe s, Euryalus \va> undocked at New I > arbour yesterday morning, and proceeded Uj wharf to complete repairs from thence she steamed to the Roads last evening. His Excellency M. Doumer, the Governor General ol French Indo-China, was to leave Marseilles223 words
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Article74 1899-01-05 15 (Corrected up to January 4.) On London. Hank 4 in/* 1/1 1^ demand I/l l£ Private <. t (iitb 3 m/s 2 /°Tfi documents 3 m/s 2/0^ credits 6 m/s 2/0^ France, demand 2474 Germany, demand 200^ India, 1. T 147 Hongkong, demand pm Yokohama, demand 4i^ pm. JAVA,74 words
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Article109 1899-01-05 15 (January 4 r».... Gambier 5-55 do. Cube No. 1 8.50 Pepper, Hlack (ordinary Spore) 2437.^ do. White, (Fair L/W=s% 41NllUlMffS lios to l>ie Ib.) 72. do. (80s to the 1b) 0,2. Mace ißanda) 75Cloves (Amboina) 35Liberia^ C«4fet 22. Tapioca, sin. ill p«.atl i l^iir quahiy) 4.60 do. do flake109 words
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Article60 1899-01-05 15 ILO-ILO SURRENDERS TO THE FILIPINOS. The Port Evacuated by the Spaniards. to Singapore Free Press.) Manila, Dec. 29th, 11.25 am. The Filipino troops are now in full possession of 110-ilo. The Spaniards evacuated 110-ilo on the 24th, after coming to terms with the besiegers, and the Filipino troops60 words
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Article78 1899-01-05 15 (Special Telegram to the Free Press.) Calcutta, Dec. 28th, 6.55 p m. This event, in the third day's racing of the Calcutta Meeting, is a handicap for horses, for a cup valued at ioogs. and Rs 4,000 out of the Fund. Distance mile. The whole of the78 words
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Article137 1899-01-05 15 THE DREYFUS CASE. State Secrets To Be Safeguarded. Spies' Names Not To Be Divulged. It has been finally decided to communicate the secret dossier in the Dreyfus Case to the Court of Cassation, under conditions assuring that nothing affecting the security of the State will be published. The137 words
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Article91 1899-01-05 15 WRECK OF A GLEN STEAMER. FIFTY LIVES SUPPOSED LOST. ALL PASSENGERS SAVED. TWO BOATS MISSING to Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong. Dec. 30th, 12.25 P m The Glen liner Glcnavon, from Hongkong, bound for London, was wrecked on the 29th inst., sixty miles south of Hongkong. It is believed91 words
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Article95 1899-01-05 15 THK SURRENDER OF ILO ILO. AN AMERICAN EXPEDITION LEAVES MANILA. A Cruiser Accompanies. f Special for the Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, Dec. 29th, 4. 28 p.m. The Fifty-first lowas, with the Eighteenth Regulars, and two batteries of the Sixth Artillery have been despatched to Manila, under General Miller,95 words
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Article204 1899-01-05 15 M. Casimir Pericr a Witness. Th? Court of Cassation has examined M. Casimir Perier in connection with the Dreyfus Affair. ITALY. Amnesty to Milan Rioters. King Humbert of Italy has granted an amnesty to 2,700 persons condemned to imprisonment for rioting at Milan last summer. A Reuter204 words
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Article106 1899-01-05 15 Arrival in India. Lord Curzon has arrived at Bombay and has met with a cordial reception. He assumes the Viceroyalty on Jan 6th. KITCHENER AT KHARTOUM. He Awaits Led Cr;mer. The Sirdar, Baron Kitchener, has arrived at Khartoum, where he awaits the arrival of Lord Cromer. THE TR/VNSVAAL106 words
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Article92 1899-01-05 15 THE LOSS OF THE "GLENAVON" THE RATTLER" IN SEARCH. Nearly Fifty Survivos Found. Three Still Missing. ('Special to Singapore Free Pr3ss,) Hongkong, Dec. 3<>th, 5 10 p.m. H.M.S. Rattler and two s earn launches are searching for tlw survivors of the I wrecked steamer Glenavon, all of whom92 words
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Article51 1899-01-05 15 VANITASWINS AGAIN. (Special to Singapore Free Press.) Calcutta, 31st December. The Chowringhee Plate" has been won by Vanitas easily, carrying lost. 71b. [The Chowringhee Plate Rs, 4000 out of which second horse receives R-.. 600, and the third Rs. 300 is a handicap lor hordes three-quarters ot a51 words
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Article71 1899-01-05 15 SIR EDWARD CHICHESTER, (Special to Singapore Free Press.) Hongkong, Jan. 3rd 1899. Captain Sir E<lward Chichester, of ii.M.S. I?ri"ortalite y had been made a Companion of St. Michael and St George. GENERAL AGUINALDO AND THE UNITKD STATES. It is reported that General Aguinaldo is coalescing with the Americans.71 words
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Article87 1899-01-05 15 SPAIN AND THE UNITED STATES. The Spanish Philippine Prisoners. A note from the Spanish Government reminds the American government of its promise to obtain the release of the Spanish prisoners in the Philippines. SENOR SAGASTA. His Health Improves. It is announced that Senor Sagasta is recovering. THE DREYFUS CASK. Dreyfus87 words
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Article79 1899-01-05 15 STATE OF STRAINED RELATIONS. Alleged Encounter near Luang Phrabang. Dispute as to Neutral Zone, A state of tension between the French and Siamese is attracting the notice of the French Press News has been published to the effect that Siamese troops attacked a party under a French79 words
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Page 15 Advertisements
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Advertisement247 1899-01-05 15 MARINE HOTEL, MENADO, CELEBES. SI TU ATED in a healthy part of the Town, in the immediate vicinity of the commercial centre, the Docks, and the Government Offices. Knglish and French spoken. A runner attends rS W. van VELDHOVEN,— Proprietor. Dec 8 22 12 Raffles Hotel. OATRONIZED by Royalty, Nobility247 words
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Article123 1899-01-05 16 rA C.M.G. for Mr. Kynnersley. The gazetted list of New Year Honours includes the raising of Lord Cromer, the British representative in Egypt, to the rank of a Viscount Sir Philip Currie and Sir Henry Hawkins have been raised to the peerage. Col. Sir Herbert Chermside, X.C123 words
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Article412 1899-01-05 16 Quotation. Capital. Paid Up. Shares Paid ,j, v Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. $2£ Nominal, f 2,000,000 450,968 199,875 Deferred. £5 Buyers. 1,250 Bell's Abestos Eastern Agency. $5 Sellers. f 10,000 f B's8 58 f B's8 '5 8 4 l L£ L4i6 unissued Clear412 words
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79 1899-01-05 16 The "Stars and Stripes" Hoisted at Havana Ihe American flag has betfn hoisted at Havana. ihe ceremony was simple and nothing unto >\\ ard ha}>; »en« d. BRITAIN .ND FRANC If. The Concession Difficulty at Shanghai. A I og-in-the h anger Policy. It will not be Submitted to. I In*79 words
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36 1899-01-05 16 THE AMERICAN EXPEDITION TO ILO-ILO. FILIPINO TROOPS OPPOSE THE LANDING. HOSTILITIES IMMINENT. fSpecial lo Singmport Free Press.) Manila, January jrd, 1899. 2,500 Americans have arrived at 110-ilo. Foe Filipinos oppose their landing and hostilities seem imminent.36 words
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Article66 1899-01-05 16 LORD CH RLES BERESFORD. SUPPORTS THE -OPEN DOOR." Special to Singapore Fret Press,) Hongkong Jan. 4th, 1.40 p.m. Lord Charles Beresford addressed the S Chamber of Commerce yesterday. His ad- 1 dress was mainly a repetition of that given by him at Shanghai, with a re-assertion that England's66 words
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Article23 1899-01-05 16 The Navy League entertained Lord Charles at a banquet in the evening. H< leaves to-morrow Ur Shanghai23 words
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THE UNITED STATES AND THE PHILIPPINES
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Article22 1899-01-05 16 The American Government is hastening the despatch of reinforcements to the Philippines. Six regiments will lenvr* within a fortnight.22 words
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Article37 1899-01-05 16 Royal Address to the Cortes. At the opening of the Poituguese Cortes the King dwelt on the necessity of preserv- ing and developing the Colonies of Portugal in their entirety, as a sacred heritage37 words
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Article35 1899-01-05 16 Expedition Against the Khalifa. Router's Agent at Cairo stales that Colonel Kitchener has started to a-sume command of an expedition from Dulim against the Khalifa, who is raiding the Arabs of that district.35 words
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Article14 1899-01-05 16 The Duke of Northumberland is dead London, January jth y /S 9 p.14 words
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Article41 1899-01-05 16 (Specially compiled for the Singapore Free Press.) [Date of passing Anjer Nationality and descnpt.on of vessel Captain's name Where and when sailed. Destination. l "a^-K&B d Kobertson Rotterdam Dec. 22 ])ut. sir.. I.ombok Amsterdam, Nov 1 1 rSatavia.41 words
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Advertisement93 1899-01-05 16 Mssrs. G. R. LAMBERT Co Having added considerably to their already lar^e collection of Singapore Views and Types are now offering them with New Japanese other Albums ALSO Views of Bangkok, Native New Photogravures From Messrs. MARION 6c Co., with -pecial cheap rates for framing. Novelty Stereoscopic Local Views Set93 words
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Advertisement22 1899-01-05 16 o 1 A M PS H. H. Buy.. regal-Java, desires exchange with collector, in ihe Straits, Borneo, Hongkong, China, gfc. Dec 1222 words
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Miscellaneous562 1899-01-05 16 CLEARANCES. December 28. Chelydra, Brit, str., Davies, for Hongkong. Brakmar, Brit, str., Porter, for New York. Maroc, Fr. str., Bernard, for Hongkong. December 29. Chow Phya, Brit, str., Jellicoe, for Malacca and Klang. Kakrakatta, Brit, str., Talboys, for Fremantle, via ports. Kian Yang, Brit, str., Carrol, for Muar and Malacca.562 words
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Miscellaneous939 1899-01-05 16 VESSELS IN PORT Men-of-Wai Flags and Tons Commanders Arrived From For Wb XIUHKR Brit, cruiser 1770 Dare Dec. 15 Honiikoif? Roadi Coronation Siam u.b.,137 Richelieu Dec. 26 Bangkok „<,,. SaVb^Vt Xu S .c ruisrlsQO Zyvynsky Del 30 Hon.Uon, KSSI, Xv J Dut. CoT. Navy 90 Poroekhuyson Nov. 27 Indragire Indra^iri939 words
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