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Title Section18 1902-04-17 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. THIRD SERIES THURSDAY, APRIL 17th 1902 No. 76818 words
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Article38 1902-04-17 1 ORRE( UP TO April 16.) On London. Qk 4n/s I demand JJot* 3 m/s...;.::.;;:;:;'//^ fceumeot. 3 m/s ctedus 6 m/s VzSt CTT emand >77! demand ,3 J Cnt glandßate 3% COunt 3 months bills *A Lond^> 2^38 words
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Article56 1902-04-17 1 h (April 161 «s 4 E*? Stags! 5 3 r 5 f^nda i 69.50 v-^^oficc 3* k dc Safe r\f qu ,l!^ 5.25 :;;.^.»mlu kc a,r d °-> N 5.5s H-^ ii 4.20 u,,, ai.ak'.', '>nai Cs fj£j 9. l Q<J Old. £5 '_<'*•• ™One. aS^^SS M <J>s drn56 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article71 1902-04-17 1 On April 9th, at St. Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore, by the Colonial Chaplain, the Rev, w Om O. Dun:erley. Albert Powirill Acer. C f 4 M Alexander P. Ager. of Bedford EngMA XLF !V. D Lv(Y fi'th daughter of Mrs. jvi. do Basagoiti, Singapore. CiMMBERs-DAVinsoN.— At Manila, P.I. on tne71 words
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Article83 1902-04-17 1 (x in a^ ott Tan S lin at 2.30 p.m. today Apri 10th) OFn RGE R UT BRIORD Managing Director of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Co. .i^ t i^t cn M al HospifcaI Sin ffapore. on Sun«ay i.tth April, Jambs El list on of The Hongkong and Shanghai Bank.83 words
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Article279 1902-04-17 1 The last mail trom England arrived here by the M.M. Tonkin on Saturday 12th bringing letters of the 21st of March, lhe M M E. Simons took home letters on Sunday and this mail goes by the P. O. Malta on Friday the 18th. In Mr. Stringer's speech279 words
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Article, Illustration27 1902-04-17 1 Here shall the !>«.•■ the People* right mainUir t'naived hy influence and unbribed by gain; H?re patriot Truth her glorious precepts draw, •>- urn to Religion Loyalty, and Law.27 words
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Article621 1902-04-17 1 (April ioth.) The dreadful occurrence at the house of Mr. G. Rutherford, Managing Director of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Co., early this morning has created the most painful sensation among all sections of the community. Armed burglars broke into his house, after making full preparations to prevent621 words
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Article1688 1902-04-17 1 (April i ith.) We have heard it s lid more than once that it would be desirab)e for the Legislative Council to pass an Ordinance empowering householders to use fi eartns against robbers found m their houses at ni^ht. There is no need for this, ai1,688 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement185 1902-04-17 1 CON IKNTS. ioArticli 229 d r re -arms, 229 r. the Burglar Evil, 230 c Harhc me Approved, 2}o >lon, 230 ad Robl 230 Bank Light 230 P n r 23 l» tl Coronation. 230 X: l 231 F y art Driver, 232 t Tanglin, 233 a ,p._ns toreador 241185 words
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Advertisement67 1902-04-17 1 The Singapore and Straits DIRECTORY DIRECTORIES Of Singapore, Pje_*«_jra Province Wellesley, Malacca; the Federated Maj vy States: Perak, Selangor, Negri Sem.ulan and Pahang; Johore, Labuan, British North Borneo, Sarawak, Sumatra (East Coast), Western (Dutch) Borneo, Riouw and Dependencies. Saigon and SIAM; WITH AN APPENDIX (..'••utainiiig a largo amount of useful67 words
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Article385 1902-04-17 2 (April 12th.) We thank cot respondents for the many letters they have sent us regarding the recent Murder at Tanglin, but do not propose to publish them at present. There are some valuable suggestions made as to steps that can be taken to improve385 words
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Article309 1902-04-17 2 The Legislative Council was fully oclupied yesterday m discussing the question of the desirability or otherwise of adopting Mr. Matthews' scheme of Harbour Im provememt. The discussion was continued this morning and the vote was, as might have been anticipated, m favour of the scheme, on309 words
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Article192 1902-04-17 2 (April 14th.) The appointment of Mr. T. H. Kershaw to be Attorney General m Ceylon will give great satisfaction to his friends and ad. inirers, although the Straits will be poorer of a conscientious and hard-working oflicial. The office is vacant by the promotion of Mr.192 words
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Article215 1902-04-17 2 AMONG the many suggestions made at the present time lor the detection of suspiv i us characters abroad at night for unlawlul pu o>< s, the most feasible seems to be that lor a short ordinance, temporary m its operation, making it illegal for any Chinaman to be215 words
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Article267 1902-04-17 2 (April 15th.) The recent grounding of the Kumsang on Blenheim Shoal once mote calls attention to the necessity ot improving the One Fathom Bank Li^ht. The Shoal is just upon the edge of the area illuminated by th- light, which is a short dashing one, once267 words
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Article232 1902-04-17 2 The r: se<-m to be reasons*, for supposing that attempts are be. by the Boers to sue for peace, I to Australia of a later date than tbtd state that three weeks a^o Mr BURGHER applied t jr perm ssion STEYN, a penuission that wagranted. A former232 words
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178 1902-04-17 2 We take the following from a li London paper, mooting an might well be adopted m form m Singapore. An attempt will shonl) be vide a "Children's I) y Week, and it is to be fores project will have tbe assisUVK Queen and the178 words
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Article358 1902-04-17 3 .April 1 6th.) among the more educated Rus- h, <"i the normal state of affairs mner does the Slav put on thr ladder of education than he _>rut^!\ sensitive to social distincan( j rt Bents as an insult the ruling class. It may be the adag*358 words
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Article168 1902-04-17 3 THE S HANGHAI "BUNDER." papers leirn that, ex~ep. iters, Shaajhii is not the theii Fai Fastira mwil »n the Pall Ma'l He phu,-. an,! then- ar.- sum.inuUistl there It is not bto draw O.e'i i./orma»»ian, or Japanese polite. Shanghai has for years tt breeding (roondo! that on the credulous news.168 words
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Article1102 1902-04-17 3 H. M. S. Irresponsible. U is unfair to the last degree to ask a decent theatrical company to play m the Town Hall here, and expect the members to do themselves justice. The stage is absurdly small, and being pracucally on a level with the floor it1,102 words
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Article687 1902-04-17 3 Mr. G. G. Wilson is appointed a Magistrate for Singapore and acts m place of Mr Gilman. On Saturday the Selangor Mining Association considered the advisability of amalgamating the Perak and Selangor Mines Association. Under the district orders of the O. C. T. we note that687 words
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Article135 1902-04-17 3 The Town and Volunteer Band. To the Editor. Dear Sir, We have now got our Town and Volunteer Band, but do we get full advantage from it Every week paragraphs appear m your paper, the Band will play at Kampong Giam was it Some such place. Could not a135 words
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Article132 1902-04-17 3 The following lots of land were disposed of at Powell Co.'s saleroom yesterday. Leasehold building allotment at Killineyrd area 7,784 sq. ft. being lot 214 of the Oxley Estate held underlease for 99 years from 1873, subject to a yearly rent of $6. Bought by Lee San Teck132 words
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Article441 1902-04-17 3 This morning were fired the heavy charges of dynamite that have been laid m tunnels cut m the ro< k that lies at the mouth of the Singapore River. A full account of the prep nations was given m our yesterday's issue, and there is really not441 words
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Article94 1902-04-17 3 Manila, 2nd April.— The total number i f cases of cholera here is now 118 and the death-roll is 93. The last cases were discovered on river shipping m native lighters. The Chinese conceal the dead bodies m the fields and desert the victims m the houses,94 words
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Article897 1902-04-17 4 Armed Burglars Break into M Draycot." Murderously Stab Mr. Rutherford. Singapore was this morning horrified to learn that Mr. D. Rutherford, the Managing Director of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Co., who was only been out m Singapore since Feb. 14th, had been the victim of a most897 words
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Article350 1902-04-17 4 The sad occurrence at Tanglin m the early hours of yesterday morning, resulting m the death of Mr. George Rutherford, Managing Director of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Co., continues to hold the public mind. The Inquest. The coroner's inquiry into the eircum stances attending Mr. Rutherford's350 words
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Article975 1902-04-17 4 The account given m our issue of yesterday makes no mention i f t lie part laken by Mr. R. D'Cotta. accountant of the K. F. Tel. Co., who resides at the Tanglin Club Bungalow just be!ow Draycott. His story is important Mr. D'Cotta was the ti t975 words
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Article347 1902-04-17 4 Captain Vedrene of the M. M. steamer Dordo^u, now m port, was formerly m command of the Ttbre running between Saigon and Singapore. With regard to our paragraph about the extraordinary affair at Mr. D. D. Mack c's house we are informed that it was not the watchmen who were347 words
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Article134 1902-04-17 4 On the 9th instant a Klin. X driver was engaged by the O ofa^op,nNewßridge-rd, 0a cve v ft ye bales of iron hoops va J> Chinese shop m Middle-rd n man arriving m Middle-rd h order to two Chinaman and J direct him lo the shop, n.134 words
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Article77 1902-04-17 4 The Royal Dutch Mail Van D' the huropean Mad ex Pi for Batavia at noon yesterday an Prinzes* Irene Mt for China and lhe steamer Fortunatu from! brought for this port over i cattle. The Benvenue arrive! from M day evening with a cargo of Jai for discharge77 words
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Article86 1902-04-17 4 His Excellency Liv Kun-yih, Vjcero. king, offers strong opposition to the propoail the Whangpoo Conservancy Board, ar dined to appoint Chinese members to sent H the Board, raising >jveral technical points, The various Foreign Corsuls at Sharif municated at or.cc with their Legations m Mr whereupon86 words
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Article364 1902-04-17 4 The mortality returns for tin i ended April sth show i total of a ratio per mi He of 50 w 7. 10 d due to cholera, 12 of them ul tine station. Tic mosl faul i death was fever, one fourth ol number being due to this Ihe Trainer364 words
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288 1902-04-17 5 THE SETTLEMENT OF THE COCOS ISLANDS. hard to match for qualities of tor y told m Blackwood by Mr. J of the settlement of the Cocos rea l Viking Saga begins m the first years of the nineteenth cenvl alii g put m at one of the J sailors, and288 words
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Article166 1902-04-17 5 n of the i urn nc) question ilt. at the meeting cf the >f C mmerce in Manila. M f lily opposed to an insu'ar it was I ard for them to arrive a^ to wh't is wanted. Mr. M. F mi that a cal.lebe sent166 words
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Article193 1902-04-17 5 t writes thus amusingly "I'M 3 t the Liberal Party is inject of interest here at preare amused at poor Spender's to reconcile the irreconcilable ncv of the Westminster ny B iwles aa I dare say you i been making an ass of him--1 unable to keep the193 words
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Article529 1902-04-17 5 The exportation of arms and ammunition to Brunei is forbidden for six months. Nine orders of banishment are published m the Gazette against Chinese. M. Pierre Valet, Chancellor, is recognised as m charge of the French Consulate. Singapore, m place of the Comic D'ALbans. Mr. F.529 words
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Article103 1902-04-17 5 Fot k Arrests on Suspicion. We are given to understand that at one o'clock this morning the police, acting on information received, raided a house m Chin Hing-st. near the Ellenborough Market, and arrested a Macau on suspicion of being concerned m the murder of Mr. Rutherford.103 words
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Article126 1902-04-17 5 For a Receiver oi Stolen Property. This morning a case was concluded before the Bench Court m which a Chinaman living m Church-street was charged with dishonestly retaining a quantity of copper wire stolen from the Robinson Piano Company and several bundles of similar wire st )len last126 words
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Article1325 1902-04-17 5 Quicquid agunt homines nostrx est farrago libelli. Juvenal. Things are going from bad to worse with the Liberal" party. The great ship is aground, rapidly breaking up, and none too soon The late Mr. Gladstone is blamed by moH for the catastrophe, and there is little1,325 words
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Article50 1902-04-17 5 Mr. Dallas and his strong musical cornpan}'arrived by tie A rra toon A pear yesterday, and opn to-night with the great London success The Toreador." The Company numbers 28 and has met with great success m Hongkong. It is expected to stay here about a fo.ti ight.50 words
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Article87 1902-04-17 5 On the 9th instant a Chinese sampan man was rowing up the Singapore River with his sampan laden with $35 worth of fish, and when m the upper reaches of the river he was stopped by three other Chinese m a boat, who threatened to murder87 words
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Article133 1902-04-17 5 Mr. P. Luyken Stabbed. Last night at a quarter to nine Mr. P. Luvken of Messrs. Brinkmann Co. was coming out of his residence, v Goodwood," Scott' s-rd., when he discovered two Chinamen dressed m black hiding amongst the shrubbery at the side of the drive133 words
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Article974 1902-04-17 6 "Vigilant" m the Sportsman. 1 have never enjoyed the privilege of witnessing racing m the Australian Colonies, but programmes of meetings held m various parts of the Far East, including Ceylon, the Straits Settlements, China, and Japan, with which I have been obligingly furnished, recall974 words
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Article22 1902-04-17 6 "Longshore Romances" by a sailor, three stories by V. Watson Paul, reaches us from Messrs. Kelly Walsh. The yarns are fairly interesting.22 words
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Article2082 1902-04-17 6 Via Ceylon.) London, March 29th. The Johannesburg Town Council have vigorously taken m hand the needed reforms, such as water, housing, sanitation and rating, but are considerably hampered by military exigencies, which restrict the supply of materials, labour and animals. London, March 30th. A British patrol captured 20 horses2,082 words
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Article56 1902-04-17 6 A POR TUGESE GUNBOAT. lhe Portugese gun vessel I) m harbou here this m irning i the port .Iter anchoring m is from Colombo bound for M. under the command of Cauitau The Dm as hu It m Li is ~}2(j tons displacement, carrie? a \2\) with an armament "I56 words
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Article156 1902-04-17 6 Yesterday at St. And ew's Catht tr rriage took place i f Mr. Albert I A^.r, Nf anager of the Straii T i< and Miss Elfrida Lucy de Basagoiti. I* ceremony was pei I >rm d by ill 11 C. Dun kerb >, m lhe pr large156 words
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Article173 1902-04-17 6 {From a Correspondent.) On April 7th an English sel opened m Bandar Mali nani m houses m Jalan Abdullah with ladies, Miss Gibbs and Miss Ksrsl Singapore as teachers purely a private en lerpi started ported by a Committee of I Towkays headed by Towkaj Ts one of173 words
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Article32 1902-04-17 6 Suites of apartments have at the Hot-I Cetil for ihe of the Sulu > of Perak an I b»* Particulars of the Port of Ej« many recently recon*tructed lished m the Government 032 words
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520 1902-04-17 7 WEN CHING - "THE CHINESE CRISIS. FROM WITHIN" WEN CHING BY a hv the Rev. G. M, Reith, M.A. Edited DV T remarkable and instructive series ppeared m the Singapore 0 f last year have now been n book form by the well-known Mr. Grant Richards. feature of tl ese articles is si520 words
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Article, Illustration967 1902-04-17 7 PROGRAMME FOR THE SPRING RACE MEETING, 1902. MAY 20th, 22nd, and 24th FIRST DAY. Tuesday. 20th May. First Race. Ths Governor's Cur.— A Cup presented by H. E.Sir Frank Sweltenham, r.c.m.g., with $200 added money.— A Kace for Maiden Horses and horses that have run as Roadsters,967 words
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Article913 1902-04-17 7 PROGRAMME FOR ist, 3 rd 5 th JULY 1902 MEETING. FIRST DAY 1. Thk Maiden Plate— -Value $300. A Race for Maiden horses, and horses that have run as Roadsters, Subscription Griffins and in Race* confined to horses imported as subscription griffins Weight as per scale (10913 words
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Advertisement81 1902-04-17 7 *w Ship Owners Captains HOEG'S PATENT Corrosive and Anti-Pooling Compositions si for Steel Ikon Vessels Anti. Corrosive Composition perfect air and watertigh eating corrosion of Steel is first coal for ship bottoms intended io»* coating the man unequalled preserva- jti-Fculing Composition '*l.v 00 application. Keeps the bot- lin and is81 words
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Advertisement39 1902-04-17 7 A A. i_ WHISKY. As used by the Red Cross Society during I the Boer War. tCE dvK b a r r qOMP sL«s&m wm A TO BE HAD OF ALL DEALERS. GUTHRIE &C)m Sole Agents Oct 8 tt]l>39 words
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Advertisement602 1902-04-17 7 The Singapore Free Press. AND Mercantile Advertiser. Cabli Addriss,— Advertiser, Singapore. Tbliphoni Numbir.— No. 61. bliahed Raffles at 30-3.cc, PlaS. ngapore, HPHE leading English Newspaper m the Straits Settlements Johore, the Federated Native States of Perak, Selangor, Sungei Ujong, Pahang, the Negri Sembilan British North Borneo; Sarawak Netherlands Indies, Java602 words
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Article717 1902-04-17 8 The Portugese gun vessel Div left port this morning at 8 o'clock bound for Macao, The marriage between Miss Sybil Murray McCallum, second daughter of Sir Henry McCallum, and Capt. Timmis, Royal Lancaster Regt. takes place on April 2-3 rd. Capt. Walton Jennings, r.g.a., formerly adjutant717 words
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Article599 1902-04-17 8 v The time ofthe singing of the Birds has come and with it the time for ringing the race course bell at Lincoln is near at hand. On Monday the flat race season opens when that large crowd of men and women called the racing public who599 words
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Article89 1902-04-17 8 The final for the Club.t hampionship was played out on Saturday the two left m being Messrs Ferguson and Crockatt. There were four rounds and eventually Ferguson won by two up and one to play. Dr. Fowlie last year's Champion did not enter this year. Ihe Sweepstake89 words
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Article189 1902-04-17 8 The Russian steamer Yaroslavl which arrived on Sunday brought 480 deck passengers rhe grrat explosion at the mouth of the Singapore River on I hursday last has fortunately not d imaged ihe foundation of the transit in*trum< nt used tor checking the chronometers ol the Time Observatory hy which the189 words
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Article1589 1902-04-17 8 Adjourned Meeting. Saturday, April iaTH, 1902. Present His Excellency the Governor Sir Frank Swettenham, k.c.m.G.) The Hon'ole the Colonial Secretary (W. T Taylor.) the Colonial Treasurer (F. G. Pennev.) the Colonial Engineer (A. Murray, Cl.) the Acting Auditor-General (\V. Evans.) the Attorney-General (\V. R. CoHyer.( J. M. Ailinson.1,589 words
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Article2514 1902-04-17 9 fredgingi he understood from Mr. that if ever it should be found [here was need for finding shelter for .t earners inside the inner harQ ld easily be done by dredging, W as a costly operation and perthe speaker) would rather it ihould not be done until wa>. absolutely assured.2,514 words
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Article845 1902-04-17 9 (Via Ceylon.) London, April 4th.— Milner has asked for a credit of three millions for the construction cf railways m South Africa. London, April 3rd.— Vigorous measures are being taken for the defence of the Natal line, and blockhouses ai c being extended from Ladysmith northwards. It was the845 words
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Article33 1902-04-17 9 Three European masters Lave arrived from Home for Victoria Institute, Kuala Lumpur, and a fourth is expected shortly. This, frith the principal, will bring the total Eur >pean teaching staff up to seven.33 words
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Article5191 1902-04-17 10 Friday, April* iitm, 1902. Present His ExaclUncy the Governor Sir Frank Swettenham, k.c.m.g.) The Hon'ble the Colonial Secretary (W. T. Taylor.) the Attorney-General (W. R. Collyer.) the Colonial Treasurer (F. G. Penney.) the Colonial Engineer (A. Murray, cc.) the Acting Auditor-General (W. Evans.) J. M. Aninson. C. Stringer.5,191 words
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Article330 1902-04-17 11 Imirbssivk Finical Ceremony. Yesterday afternoon the late Mr. George Rutherford, Managing Director of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Co., who died as the result of injuries received from two armed burglars m his house at Tanglin on Thursday morning, was buried m the Cemetery. the flags of330 words
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Article244 1902-04-17 11 London. March 15. Rear-Admiral Lord Cfcarles Beresford, who recently relinquished his position as second-. n-co T.mand of thr Mediterranean Squadron, delivered an impor ant speed) yesterday before the London Chamber of Commerce. He advocated the appointment o" a Naval War Lord of the Ad niralty to organise244 words
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Article64 1902-04-17 11 Mr. J. Lornie is appointed a Magistrate Tbe Secretary of State lias approved of a large number of appointments of Straits officials, beginning witb Mr. E. L. Brockmann to be S. D. O. Province Wellesley. A case of highway iobbe:y occurred m leluk Blanga-rd., yesterday aitetnoon. A Chinaman was attacked64 words
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Article342 1902-04-17 11 Ordinary Meeting, April iith, 1902. An ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held yesterday afternoon with> Mr. Anthonisz m the chair. There were also present Mr. VV. A. Cuscaden, 1.G.P., and Messrs. Maclaren, Chope, Moses and Lee Choon Guan with the Municipal Secretary, Mr. Polglase, and the342 words
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459 1902-04-17 11 Attention has frequently been directed to the changes brought about by ice-making and refrigerating machinery m the supply of perishable food for the home market, and to the advantages arising herefrom m the provisioning of ships which car> either be equipped with459 words
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Article24 1902-04-17 11 The Portuguese gun boat Dcv will Leave on Monday for Batavia en route to Timor Dill y, whence the will eventually proceed to Macao.24 words
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Article1537 1902-04-17 12 A Chinaman found m possession of property he could not account for was sent to prison for six months yesterday. Lieut. J. D. Monro, K.P-., has beengranted leave of absence from the 1 8th inst. to f 7th May, on private affairs. The leave of Capt.1,537 words
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Article101 1902-04-17 12 The Governments Intentions. In answer to the question of the Hon C. Stringer as to what steps the Government proposed to take for the prevention of crime, the Colonial Secretary made reply to the effect that tke Government were alive to the importance of the question, and101 words
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Article30 1902-04-17 12 On the motion of tbe Colonial Secretary the Council appropriated the sum of $35,000 for the cost of sending the Volunteer Contingent home for the Coronation Ceremony.30 words
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Article612 1902-04-17 12 Since our last notes a week of very useful work has been put m at the Race Cours", although the two inner tracks arc becoming very hard and m much need of rain. Most of the Griffins have now settled down to their woik ard are coming on612 words
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Article132 1902-04-17 12 Messrs. Boyd Kaye and Co. send us specimens of Messrs. J. and J. Colman's commercial stamps, very pietty and artistic designs, which are being given away by the famous Mustard people. Mr. VV. G. Winterburn, formerly of Penang and now of Hongkong, has an interesting article m Cassiers Magazine for132 words
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Article591 1902-04-17 12 (Via Ceylon.) London, April 6th.— The Boers still n number 8,000, and are scattered from berg m the north to Sunderland m from Garics m the west io Pieteretief ii General I)e-Ia- Rey alone has a large m New Zealand hay decided to cr force of Maori Volunteers. The591 words
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Article67 1902-04-17 12 The Japanese torpedo boal was docked yesterday afternoon and wil have for Japan on Friday. The Catherine A pear arrived froi Calcutta yesterday and brought about ;o head of cattle for the Singapore market The Russian transport Yarosla at the Wharf yesterday and left tin evening for Vladivostock.67 words
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Article106 1902-04-17 12 The budget of Sir Michael Hicks-Beact shows that to meet the continued he (though decreasing) expenditure i" Africa, it i- necessary to contimeasures adopted 'ast yeir. The e-rim il cost of the war up to the end of fii H year just closed was 184 million, met about a hundred106 words
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Article346 1902-04-17 13 z=gjj .tfRiTDENEss Encouraged f lf Emma. Sir— Your Topicist is right m his reL about the disrespect the Chinese are "lfwed to show, on all hands, not only f the well to-do Chinese, many of them fellow British subjects (who ought to •arour garb), but also to Europeans. 0346 words
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Article49 1902-04-17 13 four men who were arrested on suspicion m connection with Mr. Ruthei ford's re brought up before the Magistrate* yesterday and (ormally charged. The hearing of the case was adjourned as p< lice are enquiring further into the liter. Chief Det. Inspector Perrett fora ly prosecuted.49 words
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Article65 1902-04-17 13 About one oclock this morning the marine police arrested eight men, Klings and Chinese, who were, m a twakow m ession of faoo worth of copra. Lhe 1 were detained for enquiries and weie up this morning m the police and charged. The owners of65 words
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Article273 1902-04-17 13 Hie last work of the Rev. W. H. Gomes, f lied on March 2nd, was the Hok-kien f rayer Hook, and the following is the letter reference to it m the S. P. C. K. monthly report for March.— harch Mission House, Singapore, January 14, i»p2.273 words
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Article1123 1902-04-17 13 "Thb Toreador." The Dallas Company opened at the Town Kail last mght with a full house, playing The Toreador," one cf the latest successes at home inthe shape of musical comedy. One had heard good accounts of The Toreador," which were fully justified by last night's version.1,123 words
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Article1436 1902-04-17 13 Lancashire \vd Eastern Commerce. A conference m regard to Shipping Rings and their eff ct on trade was held at Glasgow on the 14 h ult., at which the President of the Manchester Chamber of Commerce said 1 he trade of Lancashire had been suffering to a very1,436 words
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Article142 1902-04-17 13 The funeral of Mr. J. Ellerton of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, who died at the General Hospital from typhoid took place yesterday. Tho procession reached the cemetery about tive o'clock, and tha coffin was borne on the shoulders of six members of the military142 words
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Article111 1902-04-17 13 The Annual Directors' Report on the working of the above Company, which is contained with other matter relative to the Company m a wtl'-bound and nicely-illus-trated pamphlet, m Dutch, English, and German states that the year 1901 has been a successful one, although enormous difficulties,111 words
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Article218 1902-04-17 13 Dr. Durlnm, who was sent out to the Far East by the London School of Tropical Medicine to act on the beri-beri commission at Christmas l»land, has arrived at Kuala Lumpor to pursue his researches. Unfortunately, coincident with his arrival, the Malay Mail say s There is a serious epidemic218 words
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Article776 1902-04-17 14 The American tranport McClellan sailed for Manila yesterday afternoon. On Sunday at 8.15 a.m. there will be a service m the Johore church. Plague returns m India are still very high, there being 26,108 deaths during the week ended March 22nd. Mahomed Sarip failed to give776 words
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Correspondence.
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Article411 1902-04-17 14 f thb Editor. Sir, With reference to the letter of European ex China m your paper of yesterday's date I am afraid your correspondent might have been m China but has not been very much amongst the Chinese. When I was taught Chinese by a teacher who happened411 words
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Article215 1902-04-17 14 The above well-known Warrant Officer and his family leave by the Malta on Friday, after a soldier's record" here, for he arrived on Christmas Day 1895. He has been a very useful man m Singapore, his artistic abilities being m great request. The scenery m Tom Cobb,"215 words
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Article199 1902-04-17 14 The China Mail referring to the Hongkong oiunt^er Coronation Contingent says A great d^al of the secrecy which has been observed by those m authority m connection with the despatch of a contingent of Volunteers to represent the Colony at the coronation ceremonies, m London m June, seems199 words
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Article1480 1902-04-17 14 Ordinary Meeting. Tuesday, April isth, 1902. Present i His Excellency the Governor Sir Frank Swettenham, k.c.m.q.) H. E. the Officer Commanding the Troop* (Lieut. Col. D.J. Fullerton.) The Hon'ole the Colonial Secretary (W. T. Taylor.) the Colonial Treasurer (F. G. P nnev.) the Colonial Engineer (A. Murray, cc.)1,480 words
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Article66 1902-04-17 14 Sir Herbert Maxwell, at the BritM Anglers' dinner, told a Story il Ins tra ti of the instinctive propensity of Brit nature to have a little innocent gamble something. Three officers m toe Iran vaal were down with fever, and just fore the doctor went hi- rounds morning each patient66 words
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Article527 1902-04-17 15 oo Colonial Troops ior the Coronation. i. »m Colony to bb Represented. arrangements for the visit of the Colonial are to m almost complete, and they form a u*ble tribute to the felicitous s lection of the rt ",._T ial Officii which has once again fully interscapular sentiment.527 words
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Article84 1902-04-17 15 <• to see that the Government of the d to brush aside the fossilized opinions vvou'd continue for all time, ricksh ws as the n J> means of locomotion m Singapore. A bdl i mt»oduced m the Legislative Council for on of tramways. »nd we trust84 words
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Article121 1902-04-17 15 Iran report of the Sydney Committee on u,,^e recommends that the sovereign fljrin*. the half- sovereign, live Hing, half a fljrin; the sixpence, a "d the thn-epenny-piece, an eighth. '">. a dime M or a bit." is proposed, tenth of a florin, or ten cents,121 words
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Article259 1902-04-17 15 Sixth List. Brought forward $60,215 N therlands Trading Society 1,500 E. Nathan Esq. 1,000 Messrs. Behn Meyer and Go 750 Messrs. Jaeger and Co. 500 The Gambier and Pepper Society (ist instalment) 1,500 Seah Liang Seah Esq 1,000 Seah Song Seah Esq. 1,000 Kheng Soon Seng and259 words
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Article438 1902-04-17 15 The coal trade at Moji seems to have much declined, as ihe ie>ult of a decrease m it> shipments, and especially to the smaller number of foreign ve>sr.ls arnving there of late. The quantity and value exported into various countries during the second ten d-iys of438 words
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Article36 1902-04-17 15 The Duke of Connaught has been appointed to the Supreme Command of all the troops at the Coronation, British, Indian, and Colonial, with Major-General Sir Henry Trotter as Chief of the Staff.36 words
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Article40 1902-04-17 15 In the last fight with Delarey seventy Canadians kept 600 Boers at bay for two hours. After all but fifteen were either killed or wounded, the enemy ventured to rush their position and captured the remnant.40 words
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17 1902-04-17 15 There are persistent rumours that the peace negotiations are making some progress.17 words
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Article36 1902-04-17 15 It is believed that the chief opponents of the negotiations are ex-President Steyn and General De Wet who do not share the conciliatory disposition of the Transvaaleis. London, April 10th, 1902.36 words
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Article47 1902-04-17 15 Mr. Balfour, speaking at Leeds, said that strictly speaking no peace negotiations were proceeding. Whether the Boer leaders would make any offer he was unable to say still less whether such offer would be likely to be satisfactory. He himself was not very sanguine.47 words
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Article23 1902-04-17 15 There is a serious Socialist and Anarchist agitation m Belgium. Two classes of the reserves have been called out.23 words
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Article41 1902-04-17 15 Schalkburgber, Botha and lhe other transvaal representatives, with Steyn, Dewet, and Delarey, tliree members of the late Orange Free State Government, have There has been no communication from them except regarding their safe conduct. London April nth. 1002.41 words
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Article37 1902-04-17 15 The late Cecil Rhodes was interred on the summit of a kopje m the Matoppo Hills, m the presence of a thousand whites and j OOO natives. The ceremonial was simple and touching.37 words
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Article35 1902-04-17 15 Mr. Brodrick stated that the Government has not received the Boer terms of surrender. He was unable to state whether Lord Kitchener was authorised to offer any other terms than unconditional snrrender.35 words
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Article11 1902-04-17 15 There would be no armistice. London, April 12th, IQO2.11 words
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REINFORCEMENTS FOR SOUTH AFRICA.
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Article31 1902-04-17 15 Besides the Guards, a thousand strong, the following drafts begin leaving next week. —7000 Infantry 1000 Artillery, 7000 j Yeomanry, and 5000 men of the various Colonial Forces.31 words
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Article25 1902-04-17 15 It is understood that the Boer Conferences at Klerksdorp continue, but hitherto the Boers have submitted no proposals to the British.25 words
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Article23 1902-04-17 15 Schaikburgher, Botha, Meyer, Delarey, Steyn and Dewet have at rived at Pretoria m two special trains from K'erksdorp.23 words
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Article40 1902-04-17 15 An informal meeting of the Ministers was held late on Satur ay night at Mr. Chamberlain's house, it is rumoured m conscience of the receipt of an important j communication from Lord Kitchener. London, April 14th, iqoz.40 words
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Article19 1902-04-17 15 The conference which occurred at Mr. Chamberlain's house on Saturday lasted from 11 p.m. until midnight.19 words
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28 1902-04-17 15 Mr. Chamberlain was at the Colonial Office early yesterday and subsequently he had a two hour's audience of His Majesty the King.28 words
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Article9 1902-04-17 15 During the day also, despatches were forwarded.9 words
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Article71 1902-04-17 15 Sir Michael I licks Beach, Chancellor of the Exchequer, has introduced the budget. It proposes to suspend the Sinking Fund and to raise the income tax a penny m the pound. It increases the stamp duty on cheques and bills to twopence. The duties <vi tea, tobacco, and71 words
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Article36 1902-04-17 15 The new taxation is expected to produce £S 160,000. NEW LOANS £32,000.000. The Budget also proposes to borrow Thirty-two Millions and to obtain the remainder by exchequer drafts. London. April isth. 1002.36 words
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Article31 1902-04-17 15 The Canadian Immigration Commission has reported that the restrict ion imposed by Japan sufficiently provides against the datieers of the influx of large numbers of Japanese into Canada.31 words
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Article26 1902-04-17 15 The Commission advocates the ultimate exclusion of Chinese immigrants. In the meantime the poll-tax on such to be increased to 8500 (gold.)26 words
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Article87 1902-04-17 15 ACCIDENT ON H. M. S. MARS." The breech of one of the big guns on 11. M. S. Mars, stationed at Qaeenatown, blew out during practice. Two lieutenants and nine blue-jackets were killed and seven blue-jackets were [The Mars is a tirst-class battle-ship of 14.^00 tons and 17,000 I. H.P.87 words
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20 1902-04-17 15 ASSASSINATICN OF A RUSSIAN MINISTER. Ihe Banian Minister of the Lnterior, M. Bipiauguine, has been shot dead by a student.20 words
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Article33 1902-04-17 15 Nov. 9th still, lor us. His Majesty the King's birthday is to be celebrated at home on May 30th and at foreign stations on November 9th. London, April /6th, 1902.33 words
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Miscellaneous185 1902-04-17 15 ANJER SHIPPING REPORT. (Specially compiled for the Singapore Free Press.) Date ol passing Anjer Nationality and description of vessel Captain's name Where and when sai tod. Destination. Mar. 27. Dut str., Telamon Muir; Amsterdam* Batavia. Mar 28. Dut. str., Bogor Van d«.r Putte Batavia, Mar. 28 Tjilatjap. Mar. 29. Ger.185 words
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Article133 1902-04-17 16 Hongkong, April, ioth 11.42. a.m. Anti-foreign riots m Ningpo are increasing rapidly. Thousands of villagers are pouring into the town and a great demonstration is expected to-day. The local authorities are doing their best to cope with the situation and suppress the rising. The state of133 words
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Article77 1902-04-17 16 The German cruiser Geier and gunboat Luch.. were despatched from Shanghai yesterday and the British cruiser Arethusa follows to-day. The Arethusa is a second class cruiser of 4,300 tons displacement carrying ten guns, and is commanded by Capt. J. Startin. The Geier is a cruiser77 words
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Article56 1902-04-17 16 h (Special to the Singapere Free Press.) Hongkong, April 14th 1-32 p.m. A message received here yesterday fiom London dated 13th states that the Boer delegates have visited Pretoria and that their proposals have been considered at Cabinet meetings on Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Chamberlain is to have56 words
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Article238 1902-04-17 16 Quotation Paid. ttmm^ Bank of China and Japan, Ltd. /Ll Nominal. £4 Deierred. 25-5/ V Bell*; Asbestos Eastern Agency. Nominal. £l Bersawah Gold Mine Co. *3-»s° $5 Chindras Gold Mining Co. Ltd. £1 (0 Clear Water Dairy barm LAO. *ioo $100 7 Fraser and Neave238 words
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Miscellaneous539 1902-04-17 16 PASSENGERS BOOKED HOMEWARD. April 18.— Per Malta.— Mrs. Innes, Mr. and Mrs. Dunmaii. and two Misses Dunman. Capt. FoUett, Miss Kerr, Miss Fraser, Mr. and Mrs. Atkins. Miss Atkins, Miss Follett, Mr. Hellier. Mrs Fittock, Dr. Mugliston. Mr. and Mrs. C. Wilson and iamily, Mr. Hallward, Mr. de Montoreau and539 words
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Miscellaneous785 1902-04-17 16 CLEARANCES. April 9. Lai Sang, Brit., Payne, for Penang and Calcutta* Zaida, Brit., Grier, for Penang and Coromandel* Coast ports. April 10. Frigga, Nor., Bergh, for Bangkok. Van Diemen, Dut., Koppeschaar, for Batavia. Bangkok, Ger Ehlert, for Bangkok. Nuen Tung, Ger., Schmidt, for Bangkok. Prinzess Irene, Ger., Dannemann, ior Hongkong,785 words
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Miscellaneous1242 1902-04-17 16 V ES SE L 8 I N PORT. Men-of-War Flag and Tons Commanders Arrived From For When Fearless Brit cruiser 1580 J. J. Graham Feb 4 Colombo Hongkong \pl Akatsuki Jap tor. boat 363 Nakayama Apl 9 London Uncertain Other Vesselt Flags tk Tons Masters Arrived From Consignees For Wh(1,242 words
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